Wakix Will Be a New Rx Med for Narcolepsy

January 2020

Wakix (WAY-kiks, pitolisant) will be a new, once-daily tablet to treat excessive daytime sleepiness due to narcolepsy.

An advantage of Wakix is that it's NOT a controlled substance.

Other meds that promote wakefulness...armodafinil (Nuvigil), modafinil (Provigil), and Sunosi (solriamfetol)...are C-IV meds.

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Table of Contents

Practice Stamp Out Mishaps When Mailing or Delivering Rxs
Medication Errors Use Double Checks With Meds That Have Extended-Release Suffixes
Opioids Think of Apadaz as Similar to Norco or Lortab for Acute Pain
Practice Combat Confusing Drug Expiration Dates
Supplements Help Patients Avoid Problems With Cold and Flu Supplements
Hypertension Listen for Patients Asking When They Should Take Their BP Meds
Cultural Awareness Optimize Communication With Transgender and Gender-Diverse Patients
Pneumonia Expect to See More Amoxicillin Rxs for Pneumonia
Sleep Disorders Wakix Will Be a New Rx Med for Narcolepsy
HIV & AIDS Watch for Patients Getting Meds to Prevent HIV After Exposure
E-Prescriptions Handle E-Rxs for Controlled Substances Properly