Pharmacy Technician's Letter

Article: new combo product, Liptruzet (LIP-true-zet, ezetimibe/atorvastatin), for treating high cholesterol July 2013

Article: more emphasis on promoting adherence with Pradaxa (dabigatran), Xarelto (rivaroxaban), and Eliquis (apixaban) blood thinners July 2013

Article: how to handle clopidogrel (Plavix, etc) and "PPI" stomach acid reducer (omeprazole, etc) drug interactions June 2013

Article: the safety and benefits of L-carnitine June 2013

Commentary: Are There Benefits To Supplementing With L-Carnitine? June 2013

Other: How Pharmacy Technicians Can Help Patients Kick the Smoking Habit June 2013

Commentary: Proton Pump Inhibitor and Plavix Interaction: An Update June 2013

Patient Education: Why It’s Important to Take Your Blood Thinning Meds June 2013

Patient Education: Tips for Getting to a Healthy Weight June 2013

Article: Osphena (os-FEE-nah, ospemifene) for women with pain during sexual intercourse due to menopause June 2013

Article: New labels for OTC nicotine replacement therapy will no longer tell patients they have to stop smoking first June 2013

Article: Which strategies for improving patient safety really work May 2013

Other: Managing Antithrombotics Before Minor Procedures May 2013

Commentary: Managing Antithrombotics Before Minor Procedures May 2013

Commentary: Peripheral Artery Disease April 2013

Cardiology