avoiding dispensing mishaps with new drugs and dosage forms marketed in 2011

February 2012

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Table of Contents

Respiratory Allergy more asthma and more Rxs for asthma inhalers
Shortages shortages of clarithromycin and tetracycline antibiotics
Hypertension a new combo drug, Edarbyclor (eh-DAR-bih-clor), for treating high blood pressure
Hypertension new warnings about combining Tekturna (aliskiren) with certain blood pressure meds (enalapril, losartan, etc)
Pediatrics which products to use for constipation in kids
Medication Errors how to use markings on medications to prevent errors
Drug Testing whether it's possible to test positive for illegal drugs without taking one
Statins very elderly patients getting statins (atorvastatin, simvastatin, etc) to treat high cholesterol
Vaccines More people will get hepatitis B and human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines
Pregnancy Nursing which pain meds are okay to take during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Obesity Weight Loss OTC HCG weight loss products off the market
Med Administration The "30-minute rule" for med administration in hospitals will loosen up because of safety concerns
New Drugs avoiding dispensing mishaps with new drugs and dosage forms marketed in 2011