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IowaPharmacyIPA

  1. Whooping cough cases reach epidemic levels in Washington State. Cases increasing in Iowa. bit.ly/KCSn7c
  2. Join us at the FREE workshop on care transitions sponsored by Telligen on May 31st - learn more & how to register: bit.ly/M2cCyL
  3. IPA would like to congratulate the PharmD Graduates of 2012, especially those from Drake University and the University of Iowa!
  4. IPA and @IABoardPharmacy announce Patient Safety Task Force bit.ly/IJzKzb
  5. DEA scheduled the 4th National Take-Back Day for April 28th. For more info on how pharmacies can get involved go to:1.usa.gov/emZVTu.
  6. Sinusitis is fifth leading indication for antibiotic prescriptions but only needed in 2-10% of cases. New guidelines: bit.ly/GJH64g
  7. Recent Report: Aspirin May Reduce Cancer Risk. Do you think #aspirin now has a place in cancer treatment? More info: bit.ly/GFYHPI.
  8. The FDA recently announced its approval of the first ever quadrivalent influenza vaccine. For more information, go to 1.usa.gov/xurQDW.
  9. The FDA is considering an "OTC-Plus" status for some drug classes. For more info:bit.ly/xh58TK. What do you think should be included?
  10. Should IPA support the establishment of multi state pharmacist licensure?
  11. IPA members are here at the APhA House of Delegates representing Iowa.
  12. Did you know March 4-10 is Patient Safety Awareness Week? For more information on what you can do go to bit.ly/zDbtEN. #PSAW2012.
  13. How many of your older adult patients are suffering from preventable ADEs? Check out the 2012 Beers Criteria: bit.ly/yCG9eZ
  14. Insomnia Medications Linked to Increased Risk of Death & Cancer in Recent Study How concerning are the results? bit.ly/w1DB7L
  15. Are you having problems with e-prescribing? Is your pharmacy adequately trained? bit.ly/xvFJDs
  16. Is your practice up-to-date on immunization information? Immunization Action Coalition (IAC) Publications available. immunize.org/nt
  17. Great discussion at ASHP affiliate mtg. #PPMI #hospitalselfassessment
  18. AADE Call for Best Practices in Diabetes Care: Do you have a winning suggestion? bit.ly/xmJAGz