Expect Rosuvastatin Prices to Drop in Late 2016

July 2016

You'll see an uptick in rosuvastatin now that Crestor is generic.

Rosuvastatin and atorvastatin (Lipitor, etc) are the only two high-intensity statins preferred for certain heart patients.

Now both are available as generics.

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Table of Contents

Be Aware Flomax is a Prostate Med in the U.S., But a Pain Med in Italy
Med Safety Provide a Calibrated Measuring Device with Liquid Meds
Opioids Expect Some Patients to Sprinkle Abuse-Deterrent Xtampza ER on Their Food
Calcium Channel Blockers Check Before Substituting Cardizem CD with Taztia XT
Drugs of Abuse Report Suspected Loperamide Misuse to FDA's MedWatch Program
Statins Expect Rosuvastatin Prices to Drop in Late 2016
New Generics Keep in Mind There's Only One Manufacturer For the New Metoprolol Strengths
Insomnia Watch for Patients Picking Up Melatonin With Rx Sleep Meds
Insulin Clarify the Concentration on Rxs Written for "Insulin Glargine"
Smoking Give "Vapers" Resources to Quit E-Cigarettes
Communication Explain the "Why" to Encourage Patients to Talk Openly
Hepatitis C Keep an Eye Out for Missed Refills with Hep C Meds
Anticoagulants Be Careful with Enoxaparin's SEVEN Strengths
Antibiotics Dispense Quinolones With MedGuides for Added Side Effect Warning