Watch for Mix-Ups With Meds That Come as Both Solids and Liquids

June 2019

You'll see older meds appear on your shelves in new liquid forms.

For instance, levothyroxine now comes as an oral solution (Tirosint-Sol)...and there'll be a colchicine solution (Gloperba) soon.

These new liquids may be an option for patients who have difficulty swallowing tabs or caps...or need dosages that don't come in pill form.

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Table of Contents

Cannabinoids Get the Facts About Cannabidiol (CBD)
Med Administration Help Patients Overcome Med Administration Hurdles
Insomnia Listen for Reports of Strange Sleep Behaviors With Some Insomnia Meds
Menopause Be Ready to Dispense Bijuva for Hot Flashes During Menopause
Gastroenterology Don't Think of Meds as a Significant Source of Gluten
Dosage Forms Watch for Mix-Ups With Meds That Come as Both Solids and Liquids
Osteoporosis Evenity Will Be a New Injectable for Postmenopausal Osteoporosis
Opioids Take Steps to Ensure Opioid Tapers Go Safely and Smoothly
Warts Sort Through Treatments for Warts
Practice Look for Opportunities to Develop Your Leadership Skills