Be Ready to Dispense Xofluza to Treat the Flu

December 2018

Xofluza (zoh-FLOO-zuh, baloxavir) will be the first new oral antiviral for treating influenza in nearly 20 years.

Think of Xofluza as similar to oseltamivir (Tamiflu).

They're both antivirals that reduce flu symptoms by about a day in otherwise healthy patients...if started within 48 hours of symptom onset.

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Table of Contents

Operations & Management Streamline Processes to Return Expired or Unusable Meds
Med Safety Extinguish Issues With Meds That Can Catch Fire
Influenza Be Ready to Dispense Xofluza to Treat the Flu
Vaccines Expect More Patients to Get Gardasil 9 to Prevent HPV
Antithrombotics Avoid Errors With the New Strength of Xarelto
Raynaud's Know How Treatments for Raynaud's Phenomenon Stack Up
Migraine Think of Ajovy and Emgality as Similar to Aimovig for Migraine Prophylaxis
Biosimilars Clear Up Confusion About Biosimilars
Supplements Steer Patients Asking About Activated Charcoal to the Pharmacist
Hyponatremia Look Out for Meds That May Lead to Low Sodium Levels
Pediatrics Ensure Kids Get the Right Med for Croup