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Prescribing Red Flags and Suspicious Controlled Substance Orders: Current Cautionary Tales

FDA Law Blog: Biosimilars

Unusual Amounts and Dosages Dispensing high doses of opioids in quantities far exceeding the daily morphine milligram equivalent (“MME”) dose recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”). The CDC has advised clinicians to carefully assess increasing total opioid dosage to greater than 50 MMEs per day).

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8 Ways to Reduce Medication Errors at Your Pharmacy

Digital Pharmacist

Each year, in the United States alone, 7,000 to 9,000 people die as a result of a medication error By prioritizing patient safety and adopting proactive measures, pharmacies can significantly reduce medication errors – saving lives in the process.

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Using My Medical Advocate Skills To Detect And Eliminate Errors With My Girlfriend’s Prescription

The Happy PharmD

This was even before I became a pharmacy manager. I decided to calculate the dosage quickly. A 5ml dosage contains 1.8g He would report me to the nursing supervisor since she was the most senior manager in the building at that hour. I have been in hospital pharmacy management for over thirty years.

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The Critical Role of Pharmacists on Medication Adherence & Heart Health

Digital Pharmacist

Medication adherence plays a pivotal role in managing heart-related issues and preventing complications. In this blog post, we will explore the significance of medication adherence in heart health and discuss the crucial role pharmacists play in supporting patients on their journey to cardiovascular wellness.

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The Critical Role of Pharmacists on Medication Adherence & Heart Health

Digital Pharmacist

Medication adherence plays a pivotal role in managing heart-related issues and preventing complications. In this blog post, we will explore the significance of medication adherence in heart health and discuss the crucial role pharmacists play in supporting patients on their journey to cardiovascular wellness.

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FDA’s Proposal to Remove Oral Phenylephrine from the OTC Monograph Isn’t a Surprise but What is Left “Over-the-Counter”?

FDA Law Blog: Biosimilars

Whether those products will be reformulated to include pseudoephedrine and then held behind-the-counter is unknown but seems unlikely as well as unwelcome from the standpoint of pharmacy management. While that may not be a reason to keep PE available, it does bear consideration in decision-making.