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4 DRUG TOPICS MARCH 10, 2008 www.drugtopics.com DEPARTMENTS 8 14 26 62 70 85 85 88 92 LATEBREAKERS LETTERS JP AT LARGE: My heroes over the years Rx Puzzler Technology Update: NCI looks at wireless compliance monitoring DrugTopics.com Only on the Web! Commonly confused drug pairs NEW PRODUCTS ADVERTISERS INDEX CLASSIFIED VIEWPOINT: The wrong prescription for growing your income Medicaid prescription reimbursement information by state (quarter ending December 2007) HEALTH SYSTEM EDITION 1 Cover Story USP report shows drug mix-ups on the rise, jeopardizing patient safety 5 Clinical Twisters Addressing CVA prophylaxis 2 Professional Practice Hospitals gearing up to meet Joint Commission anticoagulation goals 10 Business/Management NDC rule squeezes hospital outpatient pharmacies 4 6 Clinical Practice Is there room in the market for a recombinant thrombin? Gene mutations predict colorectal cancer response to panitumumab 12 Technology Software helps hospital boost reimbursements for indigent care Retail pharmacists who do not receive the Health-System Edition can access the featured articles by going to www.drugtopics.com. http://www.drugtopics.com http://DrugTopics.com http://www.drugtopics.com Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Drug Topics - March 10, 2008Drug Topics - March 10, 2008ContentsLatebreakersGPhA Sets Sights on Increasing Access to Generic Medicines in 2008Letters HSE InsertNew Salvage HIV Drug is Smart Choice For SomeIDSA Updates Aspergillosis Treatment GuideCancer Vaccines: The Hope is RealTechnician Numbers Are on the Rise NationwideJP At Large: My Heroes Over the YearsTop 200 Brand Drugs by Retail Dollars in 2007Top 200 Generic Drugs by Retail Dollars in 2007Cover Story: Take This Job and Love It?FMI's New VP Talks About Challenges Facing Supermarket PharmacyDespite Election Year, States Have a Lot on Their Legislative PlateMandatory Generic Substitution Continues to Be QuestionedPrescription Monitoring Programs are Coming to a State Near YouPharmaceutical Market in 2007: Virtual Replay of 2006How to Make the Best Use of Healthcare and Billing CodesRx PuzzlerWhat OTCs Do R.Phs. Recommend for Allergies?New OTCs Just in Time for Allergy SeasonCalifornia Pharmacy Board Urged to Delay E-PedigreeTechnology Update: NCI Looks at Wireless Compliance MonitoringContinuing Education: Pharmacist Responsibilities Regarding Medication GuidesNew ProductsAdvertisers IndexClassified Viewpoint: The Wrong Prescription for Growing Your IncomeDrug Topics - March 10, 2008Drug Topics - March 10, 2008 - Drug Topics - March 10, 2008 (Page Cover1)Drug Topics - March 10, 2008 - Drug Topics - March 10, 2008 (Page Cover2)Drug Topics - March 10, 2008 - Drug Topics - March 10, 2008 (Page 1)Drug Topics - March 10, 2008 - Contents (Page 2)Drug Topics - March 10, 2008 - Contents (Page 3)Drug Topics - March 10, 2008 - Contents (Page 4)Drug Topics - March 10, 2008 - Contents (Page 5)Drug Topics - March 10, 2008 - Contents (Page 6)Drug Topics - March 10, 2008 - Contents (Page 7)Drug Topics - March 10, 2008 - Latebreakers (Page 8)Drug Topics - March 10, 2008 - Latebreakers (Page 9)Drug Topics - March 10, 2008 - Latebreakers (Page 10)Drug Topics - March 10, 2008 - Latebreakers (Page 11)Drug Topics - March 10, 2008 - GPhA Sets Sights on Increasing Access to Generic Medicines in 2008 (Page 12)Drug Topics - March 10, 2008 - GPhA Sets Sights on Increasing Access to Generic Medicines in 2008 (Page 13)Drug Topics - March 10, 2008 - Letters (Page 14)Drug Topics - March 10, 2008 - Letters (Page 15)Drug Topics - March 10, 2008 - Letters (Page 16)Drug Topics - March 10, 2008 - HSE Insert (Page HSE1)Drug Topics - March 10, 2008 - HSE Insert (Page HSE2)Drug Topics - March 10, 2008 - HSE Insert (Page HSE3)Drug Topics - March 10, 2008 - HSE Insert (Page HSE4)Drug Topics - March 10, 2008 - HSE Insert (Page 4A)Drug Topics - March 10, 2008 - HSE Insert (Page 4B)Drug Topics - March 10, 2008 - HSE Insert (Page 4C)Drug Topics - March 10, 2008 - HSE Insert (Page 4D)Drug Topics - March 10, 2008 - HSE Insert (Page 4E)Drug Topics - March 10, 2008 - HSE Insert (Page 4F)Drug Topics - March 10, 2008 - HSE Insert (Page HSE5)Drug Topics - March 10, 2008 - HSE Insert (Page HSE6)Drug Topics - March 10, 2008 - HSE Insert (Page HSE7)Drug Topics - March 10, 2008 - HSE Insert (Page HSE8)Drug Topics - March 10, 2008 - HSE Insert (Page HSE9)Drug Topics - March 10, 2008 - HSE Insert (Page HSE10)Drug Topics - March 10, 2008 - HSE Insert (Page HSE11)Drug Topics - March 10, 2008 - HSE Insert (Page HSE12)Drug Topics - March 10, 2008 - New Salvage HIV Drug is Smart Choice For Some (Page 17)Drug Topics - March 10, 2008 - New Salvage HIV Drug is Smart Choice For Some (Page 18)Drug Topics - March 10, 2008 - New Salvage HIV Drug is Smart Choice For Some (Page 19)Drug Topics - March 10, 2008 - IDSA Updates Aspergillosis Treatment Guide (Page 20)Drug Topics - March 10, 2008 - IDSA Updates Aspergillosis Treatment Guide (Page 20A)Drug Topics - March 10, 2008 - IDSA Updates Aspergillosis Treatment Guide (Page 20B)Drug Topics - March 10, 2008 - IDSA Updates Aspergillosis Treatment Guide (Page 21)Drug Topics - March 10, 2008 - Cancer Vaccines: The Hope is Real (Page 22)Drug Topics - March 10, 2008 - Cancer Vaccines: The Hope is Real (Page 23)Drug Topics - March 10, 2008 - Technician Numbers Are on the Rise Nationwide (Page 24)Drug Topics - March 10, 2008 - Technician Numbers Are on the Rise Nationwide (Page 24A)Drug Topics - March 10, 2008 - Technician Numbers Are on the Rise Nationwide (Page 24B)Drug Topics - March 10, 2008 - Technician Numbers Are on the Rise Nationwide (Page 25)Drug Topics - March 10, 2008 - JP At Large: My Heroes Over the Years (Page 26)Drug Topics - March 10, 2008 - JP At Large: My Heroes Over the Years (Page 27)Drug Topics - March 10, 2008 - Top 200 Brand Drugs by Retail Dollars in 2007 (Page 28)Drug Topics - March 10, 2008 - Top 200 Brand Drugs by Retail Dollars in 2007 (Page 29)Drug Topics - March 10, 2008 - Top 200 Brand Drugs by Retail Dollars in 2007 (Page 30)Drug Topics - March 10, 2008 - Top 200 Brand Drugs by Retail Dollars in 2007 (Page 31)Drug Topics - March 10, 2008 - Top 200 Brand Drugs by Retail Dollars in 2007 (Page 32)Drug Topics - March 10, 2008 - Top 200 Generic Drugs by Retail Dollars in 2007 (Page 33)Drug Topics - March 10, 2008 - Cover Story: Take This Job and Love It? (Page 34)Drug Topics - March 10, 2008 - Cover Story: Take This Job and Love It? (Page 35)Drug Topics - March 10, 2008 - Cover Story: Take This Job and Love It? (Page 36)Drug Topics - March 10, 2008 - Cover Story: Take This Job and Love It? (Page 36A)Drug Topics - March 10, 2008 - Cover Story: Take This Job and Love It? (Page 36B)Drug Topics - March 10, 2008 - Cover Story: Take This Job and Love It? (Page 37)Drug Topics - March 10, 2008 - Cover Story: Take This Job and Love It? (Page 38)Drug Topics - March 10, 2008 - Cover Story: Take This Job and Love It? (Page 39)Drug Topics - March 10, 2008 - Cover Story: Take This Job and Love It? (Page 40)Drug Topics - March 10, 2008 - Cover Story: Take This Job and Love It? (Page 41)Drug Topics - March 10, 2008 - Cover Story: Take This Job and Love It? (Page 42)Drug Topics - March 10, 2008 - FMI's New VP Talks About Challenges Facing Supermarket Pharmacy (Page 43)Drug Topics - March 10, 2008 - Despite Election Year, States Have a Lot on Their Legislative Plate (Page 44)Drug Topics - March 10, 2008 - Despite Election Year, States Have a Lot on Their Legislative Plate (Page 44A)Drug Topics - March 10, 2008 - Despite Election Year, States Have a Lot on Their Legislative Plate (Page 44B)Drug Topics - March 10, 2008 - Mandatory Generic Substitution Continues to Be Questioned (Page 45)Drug Topics - March 10, 2008 - Prescription Monitoring Programs are Coming to a State Near You (Page 46)Drug Topics - March 10, 2008 - Prescription Monitoring Programs are Coming to a State Near You (Page 47)Drug Topics - March 10, 2008 - Pharmaceutical Market in 2007: Virtual Replay of 2006 (Page 48)Drug Topics - March 10, 2008 - Pharmaceutical Market in 2007: Virtual Replay of 2006 (Page 49)Drug Topics - March 10, 2008 - Pharmaceutical Market in 2007: Virtual Replay of 2006 (Page 50)Drug Topics - March 10, 2008 - Pharmaceutical Market in 2007: Virtual Replay of 2006 (Page 51)Drug Topics - March 10, 2008 - Pharmaceutical Market in 2007: Virtual Replay of 2006 (Page 52)Drug Topics - March 10, 2008 - How to Make the Best Use of Healthcare and Billing Codes (Page 53)Drug Topics - March 10, 2008 - How to Make the Best Use of Healthcare and Billing Codes (Page 54)Drug Topics - March 10, 2008 - How to Make the Best Use of Healthcare and Billing Codes (Page 55)Drug Topics - March 10, 2008 - How to Make the Best Use of Healthcare and Billing Codes (Page 56)Drug Topics - March 10, 2008 - How to Make the Best Use of Healthcare and Billing Codes (Page 57)Drug Topics - March 10, 2008 - How to Make the Best Use of Healthcare and Billing Codes (Page 58)Drug Topics - March 10, 2008 - How to Make the Best Use of Healthcare and Billing Codes (Page 59)Drug Topics - March 10, 2008 - How to Make the Best Use of Healthcare and Billing Codes (Page 60)Drug Topics - March 10, 2008 - How to Make the Best Use of Healthcare and Billing Codes (Page 60A)Drug Topics - March 10, 2008 - How to Make the Best Use of Healthcare and Billing Codes (Page 60B)Drug Topics - March 10, 2008 - How to Make the Best Use of Healthcare and Billing Codes (Page 61)Drug Topics - March 10, 2008 - Rx Puzzler (Page 62)Drug Topics - March 10, 2008 - Rx Puzzler (Page 63)Drug Topics - March 10, 2008 - What OTCs Do R.Phs. Recommend for Allergies? (Page 64)Drug Topics - March 10, 2008 - What OTCs Do R.Phs. Recommend for Allergies? (Page 65)Drug Topics - March 10, 2008 - New OTCs Just in Time for Allergy Season (Page 66)Drug Topics - March 10, 2008 - New OTCs Just in Time for Allergy Season (Page 67)Drug Topics - March 10, 2008 - California Pharmacy Board Urged to Delay E-Pedigree (Page 68)Drug Topics - March 10, 2008 - California Pharmacy Board Urged to Delay E-Pedigree (Page 69)Drug Topics - March 10, 2008 - Technology Update: NCI Looks at Wireless Compliance Monitoring (Page 70)Drug Topics - March 10, 2008 - Technology Update: NCI Looks at Wireless Compliance Monitoring (Page 71)Drug Topics - March 10, 2008 - Continuing Education: Pharmacist Responsibilities Regarding Medication Guides (Page 72)Drug Topics - March 10, 2008 - Continuing Education: Pharmacist Responsibilities Regarding Medication Guides (Page 73)Drug Topics - March 10, 2008 - Continuing Education: Pharmacist Responsibilities Regarding Medication Guides (Page 74)Drug Topics - March 10, 2008 - Continuing Education: Pharmacist Responsibilities Regarding Medication Guides (Page 75)Drug Topics - March 10, 2008 - Continuing Education: Pharmacist Responsibilities Regarding Medication Guides (Page 76)Drug Topics - March 10, 2008 - Continuing Education: Pharmacist Responsibilities Regarding Medication Guides (Page 77)Drug Topics - March 10, 2008 - Continuing Education: Pharmacist Responsibilities Regarding Medication Guides (Page 78)Drug Topics - March 10, 2008 - Continuing Education: Pharmacist Responsibilities Regarding Medication Guides (Page 79)Drug Topics - March 10, 2008 - Continuing Education: Pharmacist Responsibilities Regarding Medication Guides (Page 80)Drug Topics - March 10, 2008 - Continuing Education: Pharmacist Responsibilities Regarding Medication Guides (Page 81)Drug Topics - March 10, 2008 - Continuing Education: Pharmacist Responsibilities Regarding Medication Guides (Page 82)Drug Topics - March 10, 2008 - Continuing Education: Pharmacist Responsibilities Regarding Medication Guides (Page 83)Drug Topics - March 10, 2008 - Continuing Education: Pharmacist Responsibilities Regarding Medication Guides (Page 84)Drug Topics - March 10, 2008 - Advertisers Index (Page 85)Drug Topics - March 10, 2008 - Advertisers Index (Page 86)Drug Topics - March 10, 2008 - Advertisers Index (Page 87)Drug Topics - March 10, 2008 - Classified (Page 88)Drug Topics - March 10, 2008 - Classified (Page 89)Drug Topics - March 10, 2008 - Classified (Page 90)Drug Topics - March 10, 2008 - Classified (Page 91)Drug Topics - March 10, 2008 - Viewpoint: The Wrong Prescription for Growing Your Income (Page 92)Drug Topics - March 10, 2008 - Viewpoint: The Wrong Prescription for Growing Your Income (Page Cover3)Drug Topics - March 10, 2008 - Viewpoint: The Wrong Prescription for Growing Your Income (Page Cover4)http://www.nxtbookMEDIA.com

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