Drug Utilization Review 2000 Index

Clinical pharmacy

After the party’s over: the effects of alcohol, MAR:19

Caring for an aging America: pharmacists have a critical role, JUNE:41

Choosing formulary antimicrobials? Your expertise should be the key, FEB:9

Drug aids care of diabetic peripheral neuropathy, FEB:15

Get to know your patients, St. John’s Wort(s) and all, JULY:49

Fending off antimicrobial resistance is a battle of constant attack, research, DEC: 89

Lupus — a real trial is held this time, DEC:92

Mission possible: making the Internet safe for private patient information, OCT:73

Pharmacists assess their roles in the world of bioterrorism, SEPT:65

Pharmacists play role in fighting breast cancer, JUNE:43

Pharmacists start clinics to help reduce lipid levels, SEPT:67

Rezulin comes under fire as LA Times alleges more adverse reactions, MAR:17

Technology takes a role in reducing medication errors, AUG:57

With Lotronex, a guide is part of the package, OCT:74

When asked about RU486, keep these notes handy, NOV:84

Medication use evaluations

A pox on chickenpox: a guide to treating children, MAR:1

A review of tranexamic acid (Cyklokapron), MAY:1

Alosetron (Lotronex) for irritable bowel syndrome, AUG:1

Aspirin/extended-release dipyridamole (Aggrenox) for secondary prevention of stroke, DEC:1

Daclizumab (Zenapax) for renal transplant patients, JULY:1

Doxercalciferol (Hectorol) for patients undergoing renal dialysis, OCT:4

Gatifloxacin (Tequin): observations on its use, JUNE:1

HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors in treating dyslipidemias, JAN:1

Infliximab (Remicade) for rheumatoid arthritis symptoms, NOV:1

Meloxicam (Mobic) for relief of osteoarthritis symptoms, OCT:1

Nitric oxide (INOmax) for newborns, JULY:5

Pharmacists and VAERS: unearthing the adverse, MAR:4

Pneumococcal 7-valent conjugate vaccine for infants and toddlers, AUG:4

Rivastigmine (Exelon) for treatment of Alzheimer’s, SEPT:1

Ofloxacin (Ocuflox) for conjunctivitis and corneal ulcers, DEC:5

The evidence grows regarding use of ACEIs and aspirin, APR:1

Understanding antimicrobial desensitization protocols, FEB:1

Pharmacy practice

Employee retention: everyone has a stake (Part I), JULY:52

Employee retention: everyone has a stake (Part II), AUG:59

In new era, pharmacists become more than just dispensers of drugs, MAY:33

Life on the job: pharmacists concerned about workplace quality, JAN:1

New twist on pharmacy e-commerce marketplace, APR:27

1999 DUR salary survey, JAN:SUP

Survey finds patients worry about errors, JAN:7

More opportunities to practice than there are pharmacists, APR:25

The future is here as genetically engineered drugs enter the hospital, NOV:81

2000 Salary survey results, NOV:SUP

Pocket brain

Absolute neutrophil count, JULY:56

Creatinine clearance formulas, APR:32

Conversion equivalents, AUG:64

Drugs that can cause SLE, DEC:93

Equivalence codes, OCT:80

Pregnancy definitions, NOV:88

Pregnancy risk factors, MAY:39

Temperature conversions, JUNE:48

Tyramine-containing foods; MAR:20

Regulation and accreditation

California labor law adds pharmacists, JAN:6

CDC stresses guidelines for S. aureus testing, MAR:23

Core measures identified by Joint Commission, JUNE:44

FDA issues call for wise prescribing of antivirals, MAR:22

HHS’ year 2000 report: no stockpiling of drugs, MAR:22

ISMP, AHA lead national program on drug safety, FEB:12

Propulsid warning emphasized, MAR:21

Searle sends a warning about Misoprostol use, OCT:79

Surgeon General reveals new health strategy, MAR:21

Resources

Clinical trials information Web site is launched, APR:30

Free continuing education credits from ISMP, SEPT:70

Merck offers vaccine site, APR:29

New FDA web site, MAR:21

New format available for MSDS database, MAY:39

New health book available, MAY:38

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