Drug Topics - March 10, 2008 - (Page 2) 2 DRUG TOPICS MARCH 10, 2008 www.drugtopics.com Vol.152 No. 4 12 Latebreakers in Depth GPhA sets sights on increasing access to generic medicines in 2008 17 20 22 24 25 28 33 43 Rx Care New salvage HIV drug is smart choice for some IDSA updates aspergillosis treatment guide Cancer vaccines: The hope is real Community Practice Technician numbers are on the rise nationwide Pharmacy edges toward medication returns Top 200 brand drugs by retail dollars in 2007 Top 200 generic drugs by retail dollars in 2007 Chains and Business FMI’s new VP talks about challenges facing supermarket pharmacy 44 45 Illustration: Brian Ajhar/Gerald & Cullen Rapp agency Government and Law Despite election year, states have a lot on their legislative plate Mandatory generic substitution continues to be questioned Prescription monitoring programs are coming to a state near you 46 Cover Story 34 TAKE THIS JOB AND LOVE IT? Pharmacists’ average annual base salary has now cracked six figures, but their stress and work volume have gone up too 48 53 64 66 Special Report Pharmaceutical market in 2007: Virtual replay of 2006 How to make best use of healthcare and billing codes Self-Care What OTCs do R.Phs. recommend for allergies? New OTCs just in time for allergy season CONTINUING EDUCATION 72 Pharmacist responsibilities regarding Medication Guides ACPE-APPROVED PROVIDER CE It is important for pharmacists to be aware of their responsibilities under the Medication Guide program 68 Technology Calif. pharmacy board urged to delay e-pedigree http://www.drugtopics.com
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