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RxPatient NEWSLETTER             Winter 2006

The introductory issue is: now online
 

Pharmacy programs

 

                                                                                      Diabetes Program                                                          Cardiovascular disease and other serious complications can be prevented or delayed through proper education and patient management. WeCare Diabetes Education and Empowerment Program is meeting the needs of their patients and with new Medicare regulations providing a new revenue source.

 
 

 

Pharmacy Specializing in Transplant Services                                                          Because of the complexity of the medication regimen of transplant patients, Transmed Pharmacy is currently providing pharmacy care services for the major transplant services in three major hospitals in St. Louis, MO.

 

Pharmacy Based Weight Management Program                                                              Nearly 64% of adults in this country weigh more than optimal and 30% are obese.  Marcrom's Pharmacy in Manchester, TN offers a weight management program, along with their health screening and disease management programs.

 

 

 

 

Upcoming Events

National Pharmacy Meetings:                                                                          American Society of Health System Pharmacists                                                                                   2006 Midyear Clinical Meeting, Orlando, Florida                                                                             December 5 - 9                                                                                                                                                   For More Information: www.ashp.org/meetings/midyear/

American Pharmaceutical Association                                                                                                   Annual Meeting and Exposition                                                                                                                  April 1 - 5, 2005 in Orlando,Florida                                                                                                                     For More Information: APhA 2005

 
 
Columns

PDA Software: See reviews of the latest pharmacy programs

Health Literacy: A Prescription to End Confusion

 

Request for submissions  

RxPatient.com is for you, the practicing pharmacist to showcase successful patient oriented pharmacy programs.  This site offers a look at innovative programs with a discussion of the program, its successful and its failures.  One key area of discussion is financial aspects, many of these programs offer opportunities to bill for non-products (i.e., cognitive services).   Many of these programs offer the opportunity to ask questions and give feedback to the authors.

Patient oriented pharmacy services is being practiced today in many pharmacies across this country.  Be a part of the future, help redefine our profession and then proudly tell your story. 

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