Hospital Pharmacy Technician's Letter

September 2021 Issue

You'll hear about strategies to avoid hand and arm overuse injuries...

You can reduce confusion about the new topical products AleveX and Aleve Arthritis Pain Gel...

You'll hear buzz about casirivimab/imdevimab (Regen-COV), the first med authorized to PREVENT COVID-19 after exposure...

Meds that are commercially available in blister cards (Medrol Dosepak, Z-Pak, etc) can lead to confusion and other issues...

PTLHSept2021

Nurtec ODT
rimegepant
A calcitonin gene-related peptide receptor antagonist for prevention and acute treatment of migraine

Wegovy
semaglutide
A new formulation used for weight loss

Aduhelm
aducanumab
An amyloid beta-directed antibody for Alzheimer’s disease