Help Auvi-Q Patients Find a Replacement Epinephrine Auto-Injector

December 2015

The recent Auvi-Q recall is making waves in pharmacies.

All Auvi-Q (epinephrine) auto-injectors are being pulled since they may not deliver the right dose.

And Auvi-Q production will remain halted until more is learned.

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Table of Contents

Medication Errors Report Errors and Near Misses to Prevent Repeat Mishaps
Recalls Help Auvi-Q Patients Find a Replacement Epinephrine Auto-Injector
Practice Avoid Medical Jargon when Gathering Med Lists from Patients
Aspirin Think of Durlaza as an Expensive Way to Get Low-Dose Aspirin
Alcohol Double-Check to see if Liquid Meds Contain Alcohol
Metformin Watch for Patients Skipping Refills on Their Metformin Rxs
COPD an increase in Spiriva Respimat (tiotropium) Rxs now that it's approved for asthma
Supplements Have Patients Check With Your Pharmacist BEFORE Purchasing a Supplement
Elderly Patients Watch for Seniors Taking Risky Medications
Compounding Keep Gram and Milligram Weights Straight When Compounding Meds
Cardiology Help Ensure Your Pradaxa Patients Don't Need the New Reversal Agent, Praxbind