ISMP announces 16th Annual Cheers Awards winners

Several health organizations and individuals recently received the Institute for Safe Medication Practices' annual Cheers Awards for "extraordinary advances in medication error prevention." » More

QIV highly effective against moderate-to-severe flu

An inactivated quadrivalent influenza vaccine was shown to have a higher efficacy in the prevention of moderate-to-severe disease in children aged 3 to 8 years than against influenza of any severity, according to a phase 3 study reported in the New England Journal of Medicine. » More

Aggressive RA treatment produces better outcomes

Individuals diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis more recently experienced decreased disability and psychological problems than those treated 20 years ago. » More

New safety initiative for hospitals launched

Continuing Education

Multiple sclerosis: Second part of CPE series available

This month, Drug Topics offers the second of a two-part CPE series, "MTM considerations in multiple sclerosis." Earn up to 2 credits by completing this knowledge-based activity. To read and print the article with TEST QUESTIONS, click here. To proceed to the online exams and earn up to 2 CPE credits, click here to log in.

Announcement: Welcome to the new user registration process. This new process requires all pharmacists and pharmacy technicians to provide or update their NABP e-Profile ID in order to electronically keep track of CPE credits from ACPE-accredited providers. If you have not done so, you can obtain your NABP e-Profile ID now at www.MyCPEmonitor.net. This profile will enable you to have one login for all the NABP programs and services you will need throughout your career.

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