Think of Rybelsus as the Tablet Version of Injectable Ozempic

November 2019

Rybelsus (reh-BEL-sus, semaglutide) will be the first ORAL "GLP-1 agonist" for type 2 diabetes.

Think of Rybelsus as the tablet version of injectable Ozempic.

But Rybelsus is taken DAILY...Ozempic is injected WEEKLY.

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Table of Contents

Med Histories Avoid Common Pitfalls With Med Lists
Med Safety Listen for Questions About the Safety of Ranitidine and Other Meds
Diabetes Think of Rybelsus as the Tablet Version of Injectable Ozempic
Medication Errors Double-Check Microgram and Milligram Calculations
Alcohol Stay Alert for Patients Talking About Drinking Alcohol While on Meds
HIV & AIDS Don't Be Surprised to See Descovy Used to Prevent HIV
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
Pain Management Watch for Med Changes to Treat Acute Pain for Patients on Buprenorphine/Naloxone
Medicare Pay Close Attention to Medicare Rxs for DME