Improve Safety When Searching for Med Names

February 2022

Searching for med names during Rx order entry can be risky business...if it's not done safely.

Multiple or unexpected products can show up...increasing the chance that the wrong med will be selected.

For example, typing "ato" to find atorvastatin can lead to accidentally picking atomoxetine...or entering "clo" can lead to confusion between clonazepam, clonidine, or clozapine.

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

Pharmacy Technician's Letter includes:

12 issues every year, with brief articles about new meds and hot topics
120+ CE courses, including the popular CE-in-the-Letter
Helpful, in-depth Technician Tutorials
Access to the entire archive

Subscribe Today!

Already a subscriber? Log in

Volume pricing available. Get a quote

COVID-19 Be Ready to Dispense Paxlovid or Molnupiravir for COVID-19
Practice Don't Let Your Pharmacy Fall Victim to Scams
Cholesterol Watch for Leqvio, a New Med for High Cholesterol
Med Safety Improve Safety When Searching for Med Names
HIV & AIDS Prepare to Handle More PrEP Rxs for HIV Prevention
Pediatrics Promote Appropriate Use of Antibiotics for Ear Infections
Women's Health Think of Myfembree and Oriahnn as "Cousins" to Treat Uterine Fibroids
Women's Health Help Sort Through Products to Track Ovulation and Fertility
Practice Protect Yourself From Overuse Injuries

Improve Safety When Searching for Med Names

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

Table of Contents