October - Smith Drug
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October - Smith Drug
The newsletter of Smith Drug Company A Division of j M Smith Corporation Spartanburg, SC Paragould, AR Valdosta, GA october 2013 Breast Cancer Awareness Month First in Service. First in Commitment. 1 Domestic Violence Awareness Month National Coalition Against Domestic Violence One Broadway, Suite B210 Denver, CO 80203 (303) 839-1852 (303) 839-8459 TTY (303) 831-9251 Fax [email protected] http://www.ncadv.org/takeaction/ DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth.php Materials available October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a time for the community to come together and build awareness and a movement towards safe and healthy relationships for all individuals and families. Domestic violence touches every person in our community and society as a whole; and violates a person’s dignity, safety, and basic human rights. Health Literacy Month is a time for organizations and individuals to promote the importance of understandable health information. Over the years health care organizations, community coaltions, government agencies, businesses, advocacy groups, educational programs, and so many others have hosted a wide range of events. These include communication workshops for professionals, health education programs for patients and the public, and educational offerings for students at all levels. Health Literacy Month Health Literacy Consulting 31 Highland Street, Suite 201 Natick, MA 01760 (508) 653-1199 (508) 650-9492 Fax [email protected] http://www.healthliteracymonth.org Materials available Contact: Helen Osborne National Breast Cancer Awareness Month National Breast Cancer Awareness Month Board of Sponsors C1C-315 1800 Concord Pike Wilmington, DE 19850-5437 [email protected] http://www.nbcam.org Materials available Contact: None designate The National Breast Cancer Awareness Month (NBCAM) is a collaboration of national public service organizations, professional medical associations, and government agencies working together to promote breast cancer awareness, share information on the disease, and provide greater access to services. National Down Syndrome Awareness Month National Down Syndrome Society 666 Broadway New York, NY 10012 (800) 221-4602(212) 979-2873 Fax [email protected]://www.ndss.org Materials available Contact: Educational Services October is National Down Syndrome Awareness Month! There are many ways to celebrate and get involved. We encourage you to take action and raise awareness for people with Down syndrome this month! 2 The newsletter of Smith Drug Company A Division of J M Smith Corporation Spartanburg, SC - Paragould, AR - Valdosta, GA • HealthWise™ Circular Program • DollarWise™ Program • Good Sense® Controlled Label Program • Greeting Cards Program • Continuing Education • Gift and Trade Show • Rx QuikShip™ • GeneRx QuikShip™ • Third Party Station • Pharmacy First • DrugSmith™ Monthly Newsletter • Smith Weekly e-Blast • Diabeticare™ Program • (Medicare Vendor Contracts) • Perfect for Profit Catalog • Hamacher Retail Zone Pricing • Home Health Care Catalog • HealthWise Signage Program • Smith Gift Box Gift Category • Vials and Vitamin Program • Direct Mail Advertising • Well Staffed Customer Service • Excellent Service Levels • Store Fixture Program • Merchandising Services 9098 Fairforest Road Spartanburg, SC 29301 (800) 572-1216 TABLE OF CONTENTS October National Observances............................Page 2 Breast Cancer Awareness Month....................Pages 4-5 • Famous Breast Cancer Survivors iMedicare - Pharmacy First..............................Page 6-7 Novo NorDisk.....................................................Page 8-9 Pharmacy News..............................................Page 10-12 Now Available and Coming Soon.................Page 14-15 Reasons to Carry and Sell the Accu-chek.........Page 16 1104 Jones Road Paragould, AR 72450 (866) 346-9147 3 1500 Commerce Drive Valdosta, GA 31601 (800) 572-1216 BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH Why should I have a mammogram? Regular mammograms are the best way to find breast cancer early, sometimes up to three years before it can be felt. When their breast cancer is found early, many women go on to live long and healthy lives. Where can I go to get screened? Most likely, you can get screened for breast cancer at a clinic, hospital, or doctor's office. If you want to be screened for breast cancer, call your doctor's office. They can help you schedule an appointment. Most health insurance companies pay for the cost of breast cancer screening tests. Are you worried about the cost? CDC's National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (NBCCEDP) offers free or low-cost mammograms. Find out if you qualify. What are the symptoms of breast cancer? When breast cancer starts out, it is too small to feel and does not cause signs and symptoms. As it grows, breast cancer can cause changes in how the breast looks or feels. Symptoms may include— New lump in the breast or underarm (armpit). Thickening or swelling of part of the breast. Irritation or dimpling of breast skin. Redness or flaky skin in the nipple area or the breast. Pulling in of the nipple or pain in the nipple area. Nipple discharge other than breast milk, including blood. Any change in the size or the shape of the breast. Pain in any area of the breast. What is a mammogram? A mammogram is an X-ray of the breast. Doctors use a mammogram to look for early signs of breast cancer. Having mammograms regularly can lower your risk of dying from breast cancer. If you are 50 to 74 years old, be sure to have a screening mammogram every two years. If you are 40 to 49 years old, talk to your doctor about when and how often you should have a screening mammogram. How can I lower my risk of breast cancer? Control your weight and exercise. Know your family history of breast cancer. If you have a parent, sibling, son or daughter with breast cancer, ask your doctor about your risk of getting breast cancer and how you can lower your risk. Find out the risks and benefits of hormone replacement therapy. Limit the amount of alcohol you drink. Can men get breast cancer? Men can also get breast cancer, but it is not very common. For every 100 cases of breast cancer, less than 1 is in men. How many people get breast cancer each year? In 2009 (the most recent year numbers are available)— 211,731 women and 2,001 men in the United States were diagnosed with breast cancer. 40,676 women and 400 men in the United States died from breast cancer. *Incidence counts cover approximately 90% of the U.S. population; death counts cover approximately 100% of the U.S. population. Use caution when comparing incidence and death counts. Source: cdc.com FAMOUS BREAST CANCER SURVIVORS source: www.chicagotribune.com CHERYL CROW DIAHANN CARROLL 4 JACLYN SMITH JULIANNA RANSIC BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH National Breast Cancer Awareness Month is a chance to raise awareness about the importance of screening and the early detection of breast cancer. About 1 in 8 women born today in the United States will get breast cancer at some point during her life. After skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common kind of cancer in women. The good news? Many women can survive breast cancer if it’s found and treated early. A mammogram – the screening test for breast cancer – can help find breast cancer early. Make a difference! Spread the word about mammograms and encourage communities, organizations, families, and individuals to get involved. How can National Breast Cancer Awareness Month make a difference? We can use this opportunity to spread the word about important steps women can take to stay healthy. Here are just a few ideas: Ask doctors and nurses to speak to women about the importance of getting screened for breast cancer. Encourage women age 40 and older to talk with their doctors about when to start getting mammograms. Talk with women ages 50 to 74 in your community about getting mammograms every 2 years. Source: healthfinder.com KYLIE MINOGUE OLIVIA NEWTON-JOHN 5 SHARON OSBORNE ROBIN ROBERTSON September 2013 Medicare Part D Open Enrollment is quickly approaching and Pharmacy First is pleased to announce that we have recently partnered with iMedicare on behalf of our member pharmacies. As an independent pharmacist, your elderly patients rely on you to answer their questions about which Part D plan they should choose. With iMedicare, you can compare Medicare plans in 2 minutes on a tablet! You can import patient’s drugs from your computer system so you do not have to enter them by hand and view therapeutically equivalent alternative drugs that are covered on the patient’s formulary. Moreover, you can finally compare Part D reimbursements across plans for each drug. In addition to providing valuable customer service to your patients, you can also inform seniors of the Part D plans that allow them to continue utilizing your pharmacy for all of their prescription needs. You can supply the patient with their monthly costs, doughnut hole, health benefits, and enrollment options. The system your pharmacy uses is linked with iMedicare which populates each patient’s information and their active drug list. Independent pharmacies that are currently using iMedicare have seen considerable benefits from offering the service. With iMedicare, your business can continue to grow. To learn more call iMedicare at 704-769-0540 or to enroll complete the attached Pharmacy First iMedicare Enrollment Form and ACH Debit form. 6 AUTHORIZATION FOR ELECTRONIC DEBITS FROM CHECKING ACCOUNT Annual Debit Authorization I (we) hereby authorize PHARMACY FIRST/ THIRD PARTY STATION (Company) to initiate debit entries to my (our) Checking or Savings account indicated below at the depository financial institution named below, hereafter called DEPOSITORY, and to debit the same such account. I (we) acknowledge that the origination of ACH transactions to my (our) account must comply with the provisions of U.S. law. This authorization will remain in full force and effect until written notification from me (or either of us) of its termination in such time and in such manner as to afford COMPANY and DEPOSITORY a reasonable opportunity to act on it. Annual Debit Amount: $ 800.00 (annual renewal rate subject to change based on current market price at time of renewal) Pharmacy Name ________________________________________________ Phone Number ________________________________________________ NCPDP # ________________________________________________ Bank Name ________________________________________________ City & State ________________________________________________ Transit Routing # ________________________________________________ Account # ________________________________________________ Account Title ________________________________________________ Account Type Checking Authorized Signature: ______________________________ Date:_____________ Authorized Name (print) ________________________________________________ Authorized Title ________________________________________________ Savings Please attach a voided check or a photocopy of a cancelled check here: revised 09/18/2013 7 Dispense NovoFine® 32G Tip, some of the thinnest needles for your patients’ insulin injections. NovoFine® 32G Tip needles: • Have SuperFlow Technology™, designed to enhance flow rate • Are as thin as 2 human hairs • Fit all insulin pens available in the United Statesa • Are part of the Novo Nordisk insulin delivery system. More than 90 years of experience in diabetes • Covered on most insurance plans a Needles are sold separately and may require a prescription in some states. Needles and pens must not be shared. NovoFine® and NovoTwist® are registered trademarks and SuperFlow Technology™ is a trademark of Novo Nordisk A/S. © 2013 Novo Nordisk All rights reserved. 0413-00014944-1 June 2013 8 Are your patients using prefilled insulin pens? Take advantage of special pricing ® ® on NovoFine and NovoTwist disposable pen needles NovoFine® • NovoFine® needles fit all insulin pens available in the United Statesa a Needles are sold separately and may require a prescription in some states. Ordering information NovoFine® 30G NovoFine® 32G Tip 30 gauge x 1/3” (8mm) 32 gauge x 1/4” (6mm) NDC Number 0169-1852-50 0169-1851-89 Box Quantity 100 needles/box 100 needles/box 23-8436 22-8635 Gauge Smith Drug Item Number NovoTwist® • The first and only single-twist needle Ordering information NovoTwist® 30G NovoTwist® 32G Tip 30 gauge x 8mm 32 gauge x 5mm NDC Number 0169-1853-50 0169-1853-89 Box Quantity 100 needles/box 100 needles/box 52-6582 52-6590 Gauge Smith Drug Item Number 9 Researchers Discover: Flu Gains Foothold in the Body If you've ever wondered how the flu virus succeeds at infecting so many people, a new study of mice may offer some insight. The flu actually targets cells of the immune system that are best able to disarm the virus, according to the study. These first responders, known as memory B cells, produce antibodies that can bind to the virus and neutralize it. These cells also reside in the lung where they can protect against re-exposure to the virus. Researchers found, however, that the flu virus attacks these memory B cells first to disrupt antibody production, allowing it to replicate more efficiently and prevent the immune system from mounting a second defense. "We can now add this to the growing list of ways that the flu virus has to establish infection," study co-author Joseph Ashour, a postdoctoral researcher at the Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research, said in an institute news release. "This is how the virus gains a foothold," study co-author Stephanie Dougan, also a postdoctoral researcher in the lab of Whitehead member Hidde Ploegh, explained in the news release. "The virus targets memory cells in the lung, which allows infection to be established -- even if the immune system has seen this flu before." Memory B cells, which have virus-specific receptors, are difficult to isolate. To address this issue, the researchers attached a fluorescent label to the flu virus, which allowed them to identify flu-specific B cells. They then used a cloning technique to create a line of mice with virus-specific B cells and cell receptors. The study authors suggested that the infectious process of the flu is probably used by other viruses as well. "We can now make highly effective immunological models for a variety of pathogens," Dougan concluded. "This is actually a perfect model for studying memory immune cells." Scientists note, however, that research with animals often fails to produce similar results in humans. "This is research that could help with rational vaccine design, leading to more effective vaccines for seasonal flu," Ashour said. "It might even suggest novel strategies for conferring immunity." The study was recently published in the journal Nature. Source: DSN.com 10 FDA REQUIRES CHANGES TO FENTANYL PAIN PATCH WARNINGS To reduce the risk of accidental exposure, FDA has announced new requirements that change the appearance of fentanyl pain patch warnings to make them more visible. The change will also require new language in the warning that emphasizes the risk of death from accidental exposure, particularly in children. The announcement coincided with a Consumer Update that stressed the potential danger of improperly discarded fentanyl patches to children and pets. FDA reminded consumers of the agency’s previous advice for securely storing unused patches and disposing of used fentanyl patches by folding the sticky sides together and then flushing them down the toilet. The agency also advises patients to cover in-use patches with an adhesive film to keep them from coming loose, and to regularly check patches to ensure they are securely in place. FDA offers additional information for health care providers on the “Fentanyl Transdermal System (marketed as Duragesic) Information” page. Consumer information about safe drug disposal methods is also available on the AWARXE® Web site. SANOFI: NASACORT FIRST NASAL CORTICOSTEROID AVAILABLE WITHOUT A PRESCRIPTION Allergy sufferers will have a new treatment option available to them by the spring allergy season. Sanofi on Friday announced that the Food and Drug Administration approved Nasacort Allergy 24HR nasal spray (triamcinolone intranasal) as an over-the-counter treatment for seasonal and year-round nasal allergies in adults and children 2 years of age and older. Nasacort is the first and only nasal corticosteroid to be available without a prescription and will be marketed by Sanofi's consumer healthcare division, Chattem. This makes Chattem the new allergy powerhouse. The company already fields Allegra, and for the 52 weeks ended July 14, Allegra products generated more than $335 million in revenue across total U.S. multi-outlets, according to IRI. "[Chattem's] Allegra is already neck-and-neck with Claritin," noted Laura Mahecha, industry manager at Kline Healthcare. But the nasal format is not expected to become as big as the competing allergy tablets, including Allegra, she said, because tablets are perceived to be a preferred delivery form among consumers. That would cap Nasacort's potential at around $200 million. "[But] each person's allergies are different," she said. "There may be a whole group of people [whose allergies respond] better to the nasal steroids." Together with Allegra, Chattem's OTC allergy portfolio would approach $450 million in annual sales if sales of Nasacort reached even $100 million in sales. Nasacort is the only single active ingredient OTC medicine that relieves the full range of nasal allergy symptoms, including nasal congestion, for 24 hours with a single daily dose, Sanofi asserted. Chattem anticipates that Nasacort will be available in spring 2014. source:DSN.com 11 Afrezza NDA Resubmitted to FDA MannKind Corporation today announced the resubmission on October 13, 2013 of a new drug application (NDA) to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) seeking approval for the marketing and sale of Afrezza (insulin human [rDNA origin]) Inhalation Powder with an indication to improve glycemic control in adults with type 1 or type 2 diabetes. The resubmission is based on the entire data set from the extensive Afrezza clinical development program and particularly the positive results from two recent Phase 3 trials, one in patients with type 1 diabetes (study 171) and one in patients with type 2 diabetes (study 175). About Afrezza Afrezza is a novel, ultra rapid-acting mealtime insulin therapy developed by MannKind Corporation to improve glycemic control in adult patients with type 1 or type 2 diabetes. It is a drug-device combination product, consisting of Afrezza Inhalation Powder delivered using a small, discreet and easyto-use inhaler. Administered at the start of a meal, Afrezza Inhalation Powder dissolves immediately upon inhalation to the deep lung and delivers insulin quickly to the bloodstream. Peak insulin levels are achieved within 12 to 15 minutes of administration, compared to 4590 minutes for injected rapid acting insulin analogs and 90-150 minutes for injected regular human insulin. Source: DSN.com Doctor’s Eye Contact Strengthens Bond With Patient, Study Finds When it comes to bedside manner, the eyes have it. That’s the message of a new study that suggests patients like doctors who make eye contact and think they’re more empathetic. “The goal is to one day engineer systems and technologies that encourage the right amount of physician eye contact and other nonverbal social communication,” study co-author Enid Montague, an assistant professor in medicine, general internal medicine and geriatrics at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, said in a university news release. “As we collect more data we can build models that tell us exactly how much eye contact is needed to help patients trust and connect with a doctor, and design tools and technology that help doctors stay connected to patients,” added Montague, who is also an assistant professor in the McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. The researchers came to their conclusions after studying video of 110 first-time visits between primary care physicians and patients who had cold symptoms. The visits were brief, at an average of 3 minutes and 38 seconds each, and featured the use of paper charts at a time when many physicians are moving to computer systems. “Previous studies have found that nonverbal communication is important based on patient feedback, but this is one of the few that have looked at these things more broadly quantitatively,” Montague said. “We rigorously looked at what was happening at every point in time, so we validated a lot of the qualitative studies.” Patients filled out questionnaires after the visits. They thought doctors were more empathetic when the visits were longer and when the physicians touched them a few times, such as through a handshake or pat on the back. But patients seemed to be turned off by more than three touches, perhaps because they came across as fake. “Simple things such as eye contact can have a big impact on our health care system as a whole,” Montague said. “If patients feel like their doctors aren’t being empathetic, then we are more likely to see patients who aren’t returning to care, who aren’t adhering to medical advice, who aren’t seeking care, who aren’t staying with the same providers. If they switch providers, that’s very costly for the health care system.” The study recently appeared in the Journal of Participatory Medicine. Source: DSN.com 12 SOMETIMES LIFE CAN BE A PAIN IN THE NECK: WHAT TO DO ABOUT IT If you sometimes have neck pain, a diagnostic evaluation will rule out dangerous problems. Neck function is very complicated, with many moving parts, so doctors can't usually tell what's causing it. Even if an MRI or an X-ray shows arthritis in a joint, there's no way to know if that's the cause or if it's something else, such as how you hold your head when you're at the computer. Doctors say in the first few weeks of common neck pain, a handsoff approach is best. But these self-care steps may speed recovery, say Mayo Clinic doctors. * Stay active. If you feel the need, take 10 or 15 minute breaks during the day to rest your neck. * Improve your posture. Keeping your head in a neutral position is the key. Practice sitting and standing tall. Avoid positions that lean to one side or tilt downward for periods of time. * Relax. Tense muscles benefit from stress-reduction techniques, such as deep breathing, meditation and progressive muscle relaxation. A warm shower also makes muscles relax. * Use nonprescription pain medications (Tylenol and others). After a strain, use an ice pack wrapped in a towel for up to 20 minutes at a time. * Neck rotation: Slowly rotate your head from side to side. * Neck tilting: tilt your head to one side then the other, moving your ear closer to your shoulder each time. Neck bending: bend your neck forward as if trying to touch your chin to your chest. Then carefully bend it backward. If pain persists for four to six weeks, other treatment options may include physical therapy, prescription medications, injections and needling, chiropractic manipulation, or short-term neck immobilization. 13 NOW AVAILABLE! 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