Watch for STD Rxs That "Double Up" on Dispense Quantities

August 2015

You'll see more focus on treating PARTNERS of patients diagnosed with sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).

Only about half of all sexual partners of STD patients go in for an exam or STD treatment.

To help, prescribers may give an extra "partner" Rx to treat chlamydia or gonorrhea...withOUT examining the partner.

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Table of Contents

Patient Education Recognize When You're Receiving a 711 Call
COPD Stay Alert for Patients Switching to Stiolto From Other COPD Inhalers
Insulin Watch for Rxs Written Just as "Humalog KwikPen"
Sexually Transmitted Diseases Watch for STD Rxs That "Double Up" on Dispense Quantities
Pregnancy Expect to See Pregnancy Letter Ratings Removed from Drug Labels
Phosphate Don't be Surprised if Auryxia Doses Change Weekly
Opioids Expect to See Long-Term Buprenorphine Therapy for Opioid Dependence
Anticoagulants Consider a Calendar for Patients Using a Short-Term Blood Thinner
Prediabetes Help Spot Patients at Risk for Prediabetes
Photosensitivity Familiarize Yourself with Common Meds That Cause Sun Sensitivity
Practice Don't Automatically Substitute Between "Double-Duty" Products
Rheumatoid Arthritis Steer Patients Asking About Glucosamine or Chondroitin to the Pharmacist
Cholesterol Expect New Cholesterol Injectables to be Saved as Add-On Meds