Stay Vigilant When Dispensing Fentanyl Rxs

March 2021

You'll see more focus on safe use of transdermal fentanyl patches and transmucosal fentanyl products (films, lozenges, etc).

These fentanyl products are only for patients already taking certain opioid doses...who are opioid-tolerant.

But there are reports of opioid-naive patients getting fentanyl patches. This can cause serious breathing problems, even death.

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Table of Contents

COVID-19 Be Familiar With the New Viral Vector Vaccine for COVID-19
Immunizations Reduce the Risk of Pain or Injury From IM Vaccinations
Mental Health Use Strategies to Keep Stress at Bay
Overactive Bladder Think of Gemtesa as Similar to Myrbetriq for Overactive Bladder
Opioids Stay Vigilant When Dispensing Fentanyl Rxs
HIV & AIDS Watch for Cabenuva, a New Monthly Injectable for HIV
Pediatrics Don't Kid Around With Pediatric Rxs
Asthma Expect Some Patients to Get One Inhaler to Prevent AND Relieve Asthma Attacks
Headache Ask if Emgality Is Being Used for Cluster Headaches or Migraine