Double Down on Preventing Errors With "Two-for-One" Meds

March 2022

Questions are coming up about how to handle meds that do "double duty" by treating more than one condition in the same patient.

You've seen these "two-for-one" meds before.

For instance, a patient may get bupropion for depression and to stop smoking...metoprolol for heart failure and migraine prevention...or raloxifene for breast cancer prevention and osteoporosis.

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Table of Contents

New Generics Get Ready for the First Restasis Generics
Insulin Improve Safety With U-500 Insulin
Immunizations Expect More Use of Prevnar 20 or Vaxneuvance Pneumococcal Vaccines
Med Safety Double Down on Preventing Errors With "Two-for-One" Meds
Insomnia Put Mix-Ups With Melatonin to Rest
Mental Health Stay Alert for Suicide Warning Signs in Patients and Colleagues
Oral Health Listen for Dental Problems With Buccal or Sublingual Buprenorphine
Neurology & Pain Know How Meds for Diabetic Neuropathy Stack Up
Eczema Watch for Adbry, Cibinqo, and Rinvoq for Eczema