Even though costs for medications will continue to rise in 2013 by as much as four percent, the increase is projected to be less than in previous years.

"Projecting Future Drug Expenditures in U.S. Non-Federal Hospitals and Clinics" is to be published in the American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy, projects drug expenditures for this year and examines factors likely to influence drug expenditures.

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital led the analysis.

James M. Hoffman, Pharm.D., the report's principal author,  said "In the aggregate, drug expenditure growth is moderating, especially in the hospital setting."  

However, some specific drugs used in clincs are still increasing.  

"Cancer therapies in particular stand out as costly drugs," said Hoffman.

ASHP has published this report since 1992, with Hoffman leading the team producing it since 2004.

The 3rd Annual Kick It 5K, benefitting the Herb Kosten Pancreatic Cancer Research Foundation, will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 24, at Shelby Farms.

The Kosten Foundation is a collaborative effort between the Herb Kosten Family and the University of Tennessee, Memphis. According to the American Cancer Society, the five year survival rate for all stages of pancreatic cancer is just six percent.

The goals of the Kosten Foundation are to provide a forum for the those afflicted with pancreatic cancer, to assist with the training of future pancreatic surgeons, and more.

Sunday is the last day you have the chance to swing by the Southern Women's Show.

As you walk into the main entrance you are greeted with a fresh grand entrance filled with palm trees, heather, flamingos and a golden arched gazebo.

Vendors line the hallways and give their best presentation. You will have the opportunity to shop, talk, eat and best of all have fun. There are door prizes, fashion shows, demos and cooking shows.