Category Archives: Pharmacy

About CPPE Learning Communities CPPE have developed learning communities to provide a flexible means for you to learn in a relaxed atmosphere, at a convenient time and place, with other pharmacy professionals. A CPPE learning community is a group of between 2 and 20 people who meet to study CPPE learning programmes from the formats below. # focal point programmes: aimed at community and primary care pharmacy teams # learning@lunch modules: aimed at hospital teams. # Supporting pharmacist prescribers programmes: for independent and supplementary prescribers. By: YouCPPETube … Continue reading →

WOONSOCKET, R.I., Feb. 26, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --Larry J. Merlo, President and CEO of CVS Caremark (CVS), was the guest speaker at a luncheon hosted by the Economic Club of Pittsburgh at the Omni William Penn Hotel in Pittsburgh today. During his remarks, Merlo discussed ways that CVS Caremark is reinventing pharmacy and helping people on their path to better health. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20090226/NE75914LOGO) "Traditionally people have thought about pharmacies as pill dispensaries, but we know that a pharmacy is much more than that," Merlo said. "Delivering pharmacy care is about extending the front lines of health care to deliver better outcomes at lower cost to the people we serve. As a pharmacy innovation company, CVS Caremark is driving new approaches to do that." According to Merlo, CVS Caremark's pharmacists are the company's greatest asset. They are highly-trusted resources for patients and uniquely positioned to help them ensure that they take their medications properly, at the dosage, frequency and duration their doctor prescribed. Medication non-adherence costs the country's health care system about $300 billion a year, so focusing on efforts to reduce non-adherence can make a major impact not only on improving health, but reducing costs. CVS Caremark is also focusing efforts … Continue reading →

LEESBURG, Va., Feb. 26, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --RxAlly, a first-of-its-kind alliance of more than 22,000 pharmacies nationwide, announced today a partnership with Shenandoah University's Bernard J. Dunn School of Pharmacy to collaborate on a Pfizer-awarded grant to the university. The grant will enable pharmacy faculty members to assist community pharmacists with the implementation of a pneumococcal-focused immunization program. The program - Improving Patient Immunization Rates through Optimizing Pharmacy's Role in Providing Immunization Services - will work toward an overall goal of promoting and increasing pneumococcal vaccinations among adults over age 65 and high-risk patients aged 2-64 with comorbid conditions. Kerr Drug, a North Carolina-based regional community pharmacy chain and RxAlly member, will participate in the initiative along with an experienced team of pharmacy educators, American Pharmacists Association (APhA) immunization trainers, an accredited medical education company, and an outcomes analytics company, RealCME. Four key objectives will drive the direction of the study: increase pneumococcal immunization rates among high risk populations, improve the ability of pharmacists and pharmacy staff to identify candidates for receiving the pneumococcal vaccine, assist pharmacists and pharmacy staff in encouraging awareness of the importance of pneumococcal vaccine administration through direct patient interaction and work with pharmacists and pharmacy staff … Continue reading →

Pharmacy owner condemns 20 robbers 9:09am Tuesday 26th February 2013 in News A PHARMACY owner has condemned robbers who terrified staff and got away with just 20. Three men, who wore scarves over their faces, burst into Deane Pharmacy in Wigan Road armed with metal bars shortly before closing time on Sunday evening. One jumped over the counter and threatened staff, while another went through the counters gate and a third kept watch at the door. One member of staff was in the back of the shop at the time and one, who was behind the counter, was told not to move.The robbers demanded money and staff gave them a cash tin. Staff were said to be left shocked but were not injured during the incident, which happened at about 9.40pm. Police are now appealing for any witnesses or anyone with information to contact them.n It is believed the gang fled the scene in a car. Anant Patel, who owns the pharmacy with his wife, Jayshree, said: At first it is very worrying and we are concerned about what happened, but then it begins to dawn on you how annoying and frustrating it is. They are callous and selfish individuals. … Continue reading →

St. Joseph Health System Kathleen Griffith, MSN, RN Consultant, Clinical Informatics St. Joseph Health System Canh Do Clinical Pharmacy Integration Manager St. Joseph Health System St. Joseph Health System, a 14-hospital system based in California and Texas, drew upon ZynxOrder evidence-based order sets to increase consistency of care among its facilities and to place proven clinical evidence at the point of care. The integration of evidence enabled the system to achieve care standardization while retaining adaptability at the facility level, and resulted in significantly reduced mortality, length of stay, and complications. By: zynxevents … Continue reading →

NCOA Offer Medication Mgt Tips http://www.4wardfast.com / http://www.anthonycirillo.com Please support our advertisers by viewing their ads. Thanks, AC Every year, one in three adults aged 65+ has one or more harmful reactions to a medication, according to the American Geriatrics Society. Here are 6 tips to keep in mind to manage medication wisely to stay healthy and safe. 1. Be informed about all the medications you're taking. All drugs are potentially harmful. Keep an up-to-date list of all of your medications. Share it with your doctor and pharmacist and have them review it for potential drug interactions. 2. Use one pharmacy and talk to your pharmacist often. Ask your pharmacist questions about your medications. If your pharmacist is busy, schedule a time to come back when it's less busy. 3. Understand and pay attention to possible side effects. Some medications can cause troublesome side effects, especially in older adults. Know what to expect, how long the side effects may last, what to do when they occur, and when to contact your doctor. 4. Store your medicines safely. Medications should be stored in a cool, dry, dark location. Humidity in the bathroom can alter a medication's effectiveness. Keep … Continue reading →

Frankfort police offer reward in pharmacy burglary Frankfort police are investigating a burglary at a pharmacy. By: wlkytv … Continue reading →

Mr Pharmacy 2012 Bryan's Talent Value Drug Mart's Mr Pharmacy 2012 - Class of 2014's Bryan Schamber - Talent Portion Sorry about the shaky cam! By: Quadraxis369 … Continue reading →

Mr Pharmacy 2012 - Mark's Talent Value Drug Mart's Mr Pharmacy 2012 By: Quadraxis369 … Continue reading →

Kids Dancing in The Park Maximilian and Artemis dancing in the park (zocalo) along with Dr. Sim's the Pharmacy mascot. By: Sarah De Diego … Continue reading →