Reduce Errors With Breast Cancer Prevention Meds

November 2019

There'll be more focus on the role of meds to prevent breast cancer...since it impacts about 1 in 8 women.

Tamoxifen (Nolvadex, etc) is for pre- or postmenopausal women. Tamoxifen 20 mg daily costs about $20/month...and its benefit may last up to 8 years after stopping.

But it can cause problems, such as blood clots and cataracts.

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Alcohol Stay Alert for Patients Talking About Drinking Alcohol While on Meds
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Hypoglycemia Be Ready to Dispense New Glucagon Products for Very Low Blood Sugar
Dermatology Steer Patients Looking for Scar Treatments to the Pharmacist
Breast Cancer Reduce Errors With Breast Cancer Prevention Meds
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Medicare Pay Close Attention to Medicare Rxs for DME

Reduce Errors With Breast Cancer Prevention Meds

Practical advice for a better career, with unlimited access to CE

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