Expect to Put Some Antibiotic Rxs on Hold for Acute Diverticulitis

December 2019

You may see fewer antibiotic Rxs for acute diverticulitis.

These patients have inflamed or infected pouches in the colon wall...causing symptoms, such as lower abdominal pain, nausea, or fever.

Antibiotics have been the mainstay of treatment for years.

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Table of Contents

Med Safety Prevent Mix-Ups With Starter Pack Rxs
New Generics Be Ready to Dispense New NovoLog Generics
E-Cigarettes Help Patients Break the E-Cigarette Habit
Contraceptives Think of New Rx Annovera as Similar to NuvaRing
Antimicrobial Stewardship Do Your Part to Curb Antibiotic Overuse and Misuse
Immunizations Check if Patients Getting Vaccines Are on Immunosuppressants
Seizures Avoid Errors With Nayzilam, a New Nasal Spray for Seizures
Practice Work as a Team to Provide Point-of-Care Testing
Pregnancy Help Keep Women With Gestational Hypertension Safe
Education and Training Up Your Game for Training New Technicians
Cannabinoids Steer Patients Using Cannabidiol (CBD) for Arthritis to the Pharmacist
Gastroenterology Expect to Put Some Antibiotic Rxs on Hold for Acute Diverticulitis