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December 2004
Features
Book Review
Miracle Cure: How to Solve the American Health Care Crisis and Why Canada Isn’t the Answer
Dr. Vogenberg reviews a new book by Sally C. Pipes that presents ideas for reforming health care policies in the U.S. and Canada.
F. Randy Vogenberg, RPh, PhD
Contemporary Issues Affecting P&T Committees. Part 2: Beyond Managed Care
The authors discuss the changing structures and tasks of P&T committees and the influence of managed care.
Sanjeev Balu, BPharm, MBA, Paul O’Connor, RPh, MBA, and F. Randy Vogenberg, RPh, PhD
Continuing Education Credit
Preventive Therapies for Migraine Headache
Dr. Banks presents a detailed review of the agents that may play a role in the prevention and treatment of migraine.
James W. Banks, MD
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Editorial
An Open Letter to Santa Claus
Karl Matuszewski, MS, PharmD, presents his wish list to Santa Claus for the coming year.
Karl A. Matuszewski, MS, PharmD
Medication Errors
Insights into Human Nature Can Improve Our Safety Systems
Matthew Grissinger, RPh, FASCP, discusses how insight into human nature can help pharmacists attain increased job satisfaction and avoid
errors in the workplace.
Matthew Grissinger, RPh, FASCP
Prescription: Washington
Drug Safety Drama: FDA Opens Curtain on a New Era and New Guidance Documents
Stephen Barlas discusses the FDA’s new advisory guidance documents for drug companies to enhance safety and to avoid future recalls such as the recent one involving rofecoxib (Vioxx®).
Stephen Barlas
New Drugs/Drug News/New Medical Devices
P&T presents the latest information about FDA approvals, drug indications, industry updates, and new devices.
Drug Forecast
Trospium Chloride in the Treatment of Overactive Bladder
Amber Bell, PharmD Candidate, Marlon Honeywell, PharmD, Fran Close, PhD, Evans Branch III, PharmD, Nathaniel Eraikhuemen, PharmD, amd Angela Massey, PharmD, BCPS
