Expect PEG 3350 to Be Ordered Over Docusate for Constipation

September 2016

You'll see docusate for constipation used LESS often.

The liquid stool softener was recalled due to bacterial contamination...which was linked to infections in several states.

We're telling pharmacists NOT to recommend the capsules to pick up the slack...even though they weren't recalled.

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Table of Contents

Med Safety Report Weak Spots in Controlled Substance Security to Your Admin
Kidney Disease Consider Special Needs of Dialysis Patients When Dispensing Meds
Medication Errors Alert Your Admin if You See Misleading Manufacturer Labels
Pneumonia Alert Your Pharmacist to Antibiotic Orders For Pneumonia Without a Stop Date
Practice Don't Automatically Order in a Non-Formulary Med That's Usually Interchanged
Anticonvulsants Carefully Document Antiepileptic Med Dosage Forms on Med Histories
Storage & Disposal Place "Use By" Labels on Meds With Short Expiration Outside the Fridge
Cancer Make Antibiotics Available STAT for "Febrile Neutropenia" Patients
HIV & AIDS Check With Your Pharmacist Before Interchanging Tenofovir-Containing HIV Meds
Angina Pay Extra Attention to Isosorbide Suffixes and Strengths
Constipation Expect PEG 3350 to Be Ordered Over Docusate for Constipation
Hepatitis C Nail Down Whether You Need to Order In Epclusa for Hep C Patients