Help Avoid Common Errors With Transdermal Patches

July 2017

Questions often come up about using transdermal patches properly.

Cutting a patch is okay in some situations...but not others.

For example, cutting a patch that has the drug in a "reservoir"...such as brand Androderm or NicoDerm CQ...may lead to dose dumping.

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Table of Contents

Practice Be Aware That Delivery Totes Can Carry Bacteria and Fungi
Compounding All Waters Aren't Created Equally
Hazardous Meds Determine if a Spilled Med Is Hazardous
Inhalers AirDuo Is NOT a Generic for Advair
Pediatrics Ensure Pediatric Patients Get the Right Doses of Meds
Pregnancy Prevent Mishaps With Meds for Postpartum Bleeding
Transdermal Patches Help Avoid Common Errors With Transdermal Patches
Parkinson's Disease Think of Xadago as Similar to Selegiline or Rasagiline for Parkinson's Disease
Osteoporosis Stay Alert for Mix-Ups With Meds for Treating Osteoporosis
Musculoskeletal Be Familiar With Options for Treating Nighttime Leg Cramps