ensure patient profiles are updated with accurate information

March 2013

Pharmacy technicians will get increased responsibility to ensure patient profiles are updated with accurate information....

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Table of Contents

Patient Profiles ensure patient profiles are updated with accurate information
Epinephrine Rxs for the new talking Auvi-Q (ah-vee-cue) epinephrine auto-injector for severe allergic reactions
Contraceptives which oral contraceptive (OC) is the best
Anticoagulants Heparin labels will get a face-lift to improve safety
Corticosteroids Uceris (u-SAIR-us, budesonide) for treating mild to moderate cases of ulcerative colitis
ADHD managing side effects due to stimulants (Adderall, Ritalin, Focalin, etc) for kids and teens with ADHD
Blood Pressure whether it's okay to combine certain blood pressure meds...Diovan with Altace, Avapro with Tekturna, etc
Natural Medicines red palm oil, Dr. Oz's latest miracle food
Ghost Tablets Patients may not believe their drug is working if they see "ghost" tablets in their stool
Diabetes how to manage diabetes during an acute illness
Cough Cold Triaminic and Theraflu recall is bringing up questions about the differences among OTC cough and cold medications