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December 2006
Features
Formulary Substitution of Proton Pump Inhibitors Based on Acquisition Price: Changes in Usage and Costs of Acid-Suppressant Therapies
The authors discuss changes that occurred after three PPIs were removed from a hospital formulary and one less expensive, preferred PPI was added.
Robert MacLaren, PharmD, Tyree H. Kiser, PharmD, Rose Jung, PharmD, and Douglas N. Fish, PharmD
Meeting Highlights
53rd Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
The authors review approaches for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, mood disorders, bipolar disorder, mania, acute agitation, tic disorder or Tourette syndrome, binge-eating disorders, and the risk of suicidal behavior.
Lawrence M. Prescott, PhD, and Sharon L. Prescott
Meeting Highlights
Chemotherapy Foundation Symposium XXIV: Innovative Cancer Therapy for Tomorrow
Standard and novel agents for various hematological malignancies include therapies for Hodgkin’s lymphoma, chronic lymphocytic leukemia, acute and chronic myelogenous leukemia, myelodysplastic syndromes, and multiple myeloma.
Marvin M. Goldenberg, PhD, RPh, MS
Alternative Medicine
Ginseng Extract: Immune System Builder
COLD-fX, which differs from generic ginseng, affects both innate and acquired immune responses. The results of pivotal clinical trials are discussed.
Walter Alexander
Continuing Education Credit
Manifestation of Adult Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and Available Treatment Options
For many years, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder was thought to affect only children and adolescents. The authors describe ADHD in adults and review the efficacy of the drugs prescribed for this population.
Joshua J. Gagne, PharmD, Madhusree Singh, MD, and Amy R. Talati, PharmD
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Are We There Yet?
Karl Matuszewski, MS, PharmD, discusses the need for hospitals to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of new technology.
Karl Matuszewski, MS, PharmD
Prescription: Washington
Congress Has Full Plate of Drug Legislation: Some Dishes More Palatable Than Others
Stephen Barlas discusses some upcoming bills for the new Congress on drug importation, Medicare Part D drug prices, and the FDA’s role in approving generic biotechnology drug approvals and curbing the marketing of new drugs.
Stephen Barlas
Medication Errors
Ephedrine and Epinephrine: An Easy Opportunity for Confusion
Matthew Grissinger, RPh, FASCP, reports on the confusion between epinephrine and ephedrine and offers strategies to reduce errors.
Matthew Grissinger, RPh, FASCP
New Drugs/Drug News/New Medical Devices
P&T presents the latest studies and information about FDA approvals, drug indications, industry updates, and new devices.
Drug Forecast
The Clinical Use of Tipranavir in HIV Infection
The authors review the clinical use of tipranavir (Aptivus) for HIV infection.
Angela Thornton, PharmD, Helen Y. Choy, PharmD, BCPS, Evans Branch III, PharmD, and Marlon Honeywell, PharmD
