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October 30, 2012

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State Boards lax in compounding pharmacy oversight

The state Boards of Pharmacy have been lax in regulating the practices of compounding pharmacies, like the New England Compounding Center, Framingham, Mass., implicated in the fungal meningitis outbreak. » More

FDA observed filthy 'clean rooms' at NECC facility

FDA investigators examined the New England Compounding Center, Framingham, Mass., implicated in the national meningitis outbreak, and issued a 483 form, detailing the filthy conditions of its main clean rooms, gown rooms, prep rooms, and adjacent rooms, as well as observations of vials of methylprednisolone acetate 80 mg/mL from one of the lots known to be contaminated with fungus. » More

Continuing Education

New CPE Series: October activity available now

Welcome to the second activity of our new CPE series: Medication Therapy Management (MTM) in Patients with Diabetes, which has been designed for pharmacists who take care of patients with diabetes. You can earn up to 14 CPE credits from September 2012-March 2013 with 7 monthly knowledge-based activities. The October activity will cover medical nutrition therapy, physical activity, and health maintenance considerations for patients with diabetes.

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 login.

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.

Today's Headlines

NCPA opposes proposed credit card settlement

The National Community Pharmacists Association, other retail associations, and retailers, including Walmart and Target, are more than disappointed by the proposed settlement of a lawsuit that they brought against Visa, MasterCard, and several of the largest U.S. banks for allegedly conspiring to fix their credit card swipe fees. » More

NCPA Editorial: Proposed credit card fee settlement

There is a famous proverb in foreign policy that states, "the enemy of my enemy is my friend." This also rings true in a recent proposed settlement between retailers and credit card companies. » More

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