Ellipta Is the Name of the Inhalation Device...NOT the Med

April 2017

Mix-ups will put focus on avoiding errors with "Ellipta" inhalers...Anoro Ellipta, Arnuity Ellipta, Breo Ellipta, and Incruse Ellipta.

In a recent case, the pharmacist misread an Incruse Ellipta (umeclidinium) Rx as "increase Ellipta."

The pharmacist wasn't familiar with Incruse Ellipta, so he called the prescriber to get the dose of Breo Ellipta (fluticasone/vilanterol).

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Table of Contents

Pharmacy Technicians Be Ready for New Opportunities as Your Role Continues to Expand
Topicals Understand How Topical Dosage Forms Differ
Constipation Think of Trulance as Similar to Linzess or Amitiza for Constipation
Inhalers Ellipta Is the Name of the Inhalation Device...NOT the Med
Gastroenterology Send Parents With Concerns About Miralax's Neuropsych Effects to the Pharmacist
Geriatrics Take Steps to Help Seniors Prevent Falls
Hepatitis C Listen for Patients on Hep C Meds Reporting Serious Liver Problems
Neurology & Pain Help Sort Through Meds for Restless Legs Syndrome
Women's Health Document Whether New Moms With Postpartum Depression Are Breastfeeding
Asthma Watch for Rxs That Reduce or Stop Asthma Meds in Adults
Neuromuscular Be Familiar With the Meds Used to Treat Hiccups