Optimize Use of Specialty Medications

July 2022

You’ll need to know how to manage specialty meds.

These meds are often high-cost...treat a complex or rare condition...and have special handling, administration, monitoring, etc.

Examples are fingolimod (Gilenya) for multiple sclerosis...most hep C meds...and cabotegravir/rilpivirine (Cabenuva) for HIV.

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Table of Contents

Compounding Be Ready to Use Sterile Compounding Technology
Med Safety Help Transition to ENFit for Oral Liquid Meds
COVID-19 Limit Confusion and Other Issues With Paxlovid
Stroke Expect ICH Treatment to Focus on Bleeding and Blood Pressure
Specialty Meds Optimize Use of Specialty Medications
Look-Alike/Sound-Alike Stay Alert for the Latest Med Name Mix-Ups
Education and Training Integrate Learners Into Your Pharmacy
New Drugs Watch for Tirzepatide, a New Injectable Diabetes Med
Antidepressants Some Patients Will Take Antidepressant Combos