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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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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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8 Ways to Reduce Medication Errors at Your Pharmacy

Digital Pharmacist

This is also an opportunity to catch mistakes with their prescription dosage by getting a more in-depth understanding of patients medical history and their specific needs. Providing counseling can help ensure that patients understand how to take their medication, possible side effects and what they are taking the medication for.

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The Critical Role of Pharmacists on Medication Adherence & Heart Health

Digital Pharmacist

Identifying these challenges helps in customizing a medication plan that is realistic and manageable for the patient. Coordinating Dosage Timing: Aligning medication schedules with the patient’s daily routine can significantly improve adherence.

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The Critical Role of Pharmacists on Medication Adherence & Heart Health

Digital Pharmacist

Identifying these challenges helps in customizing a medication plan that is realistic and manageable for the patient. Coordinating Dosage Timing: Aligning medication schedules with the patient’s daily routine can significantly improve adherence.

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The #8 Most Common Types of Nutrient Depleting Prescription Drugs

Digital Pharmacist

Collaborate with healthcare providers to determine optimal supplementation strategies while considering factors such as dosage, form, and duration. Encourage Supplementation : Recommend appropriate nutrient supplementation based on individual patient needs and medication regimens.

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Leveraging Technology to Optimize Medication Therapy Management (MTM) Services

Digital Pharmacist

This complexity could involve taking medications with specific timing or dosage requirements, dealing with potential drug interactions, or experiencing side effects. Complexity of Medication Regimen: Eligibility may also depend on the complexity of a person’s medication regimen.