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August 2004
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Meeting Highlights
The 40th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology
The author outlines recent advances in the treatment of cancers of the brain, breast, colon, prostate gland, lung, and blood.
Lawrence M. Prescott, PhD
Increased Costs of Diabetes Therapy Not Related to Glycemic Control at Three Veterans Affairs Medical Outpatient Clinics
In the authors’ study of more than 4,000 veterans with diabetes, prescribing patterns, monthly total costs, and control of blood glucose levels differed according to hospital site. The authors show the relationships between the type of primary care provider, the intensity of treatment, monthly medication costs, monthly total costs, and glycemic control.
Shawn L. Fultz, MD, MPH, C. Bernie Good, MD, MPH, Mary E. Kelley, MS, and Michael J. Fine, MD, MSc
Pharmaceutical-Approval Update
The author reviews a combination tablet for lowering cholesterol (Vytorin™™), a new use for botulinum toxin (Botox®) for severe underarm sweating, and levofloxacin (Levaquin®) for patients with multidrug-resistant strains of Streptococcus pneumoniae in community-acquired pneumonia.
Marvin M. Goldenberg, PhD, RPh, MS
Oral Linezolid as Alternative Therapy in Patients with Cellulitis Who Have Been Referred to an Infusion Center
Linezolid (Zyvox®), an oral antimicrobial agent, appears to be safe and effective for treating moderately severe cases of cellulitis.
Gary E. Stein, PharmD, Sharon Schooley, Vivek Kak, MD, and Daniel H. Havlichek, MD
Continuing Medical Education
Topical Treatment of Xeroderma Pigmentosum
Dr. Lin and Dr. English discuss some new approaches to the therapy for a rare skin condition.
Peggy Lin, MD, and Joseph C. English III, MD
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Editorial
Second-Generation Antipsychotic Agents: A Classic P&T Committee Dilemma
David Nash, MD, MBA, explains how the adverse effects of second-generation (atypical) antipsychotic agents represent a conundrum for P&T committee members.
David Nash, MD, MBA
Medication Errors
Suggestions for Resolving Conflicts in Drug Therapy
Matthew Grissinger, RPh, FASCP, offers some solutions for resolving conflicts in drug therapy.
Matthew Grissinger, RPh, FASCP
Prescription: Washington
Luck of the Draw: Few Medicare Recipients to Get Maximum Help with Drug Costs
Stephen Barlas discusses a “drug lottery program,” part of the Medicare Modernization Act of 2003, which is intended to help some beneficiaries with their prescription drug costs.
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
Tiotropium Bromide for the Maintenance of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
The authors review tiotropium bromide (Spiriva®) for the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease.
Michelle Levinzon, PharmD, and Larisa Chagan, BS, PharmD, BCPS
