Look for Xepi, a New Topical Antibiotic for Impetigo

November 2018

Xepi (ZEH-pee, ozenoxacin) will be a new Rx "quinolone" antibiotic cream for impetigo...the most common skin infection in kids ages 2 to 5.

But don't expect Xepi to be a fast mover.

There's no proof Xepi works better to heal lesions and prevent spread than other impetigo meds, such as mupirocin (Bactroban, etc).

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Table of Contents

Med Safety Stop Common Rx Label Problems in Their Tracks
Transdermal Patches ZTlido Will Be the Latest Rx Lidocaine Patch
Opioids Be Prepared for New Changes to Help Ensure Safe Opioid Use
Infectious Diseases Look for Xepi, a New Topical Antibiotic for Impetigo
E-Cigarettes Identify Adolescents Who Vape or Use E-Cigarettes
Communication Personalize Care for Millennial Patients
Diabetes Meds Keep Patients Getting "Flozins" for Diabetes Safe
Dermatology Compare Qbrexza to Other Treatments for Profuse Sweating
Aspirin Expect Fewer Patients to Take Low-Dose Aspirin
Pregnancy Anticipate Med Changes in Pregnant Women With Thyroid Disease
Practice Combat Counterfeit Meds