Pharmacy Technician's Letter Hospital

October 2018 Issue

Using the correct syringe is key for optimizing accuracy and safety when dispensing or prepping meds....

Med name abbreviations will continue to cause serious errors....

You'll see more focus on flu vaccines for 2018-2019....

Labeling on vials of the reversal agent sugammadex (Bridion) will get a facelift to improve safety....

Technician

Orilissa
elagolix
A gonadotropin-releasing hormone receptor antagonist for pain associated with endometriosis

Aristada Initio
aripiprazole
Single-dose pre-filled syringe for use when initiating treatment with Aristada

Zemdri
plazomicin
An aminoglycoside antibiotic for complicated UTI including pyelonephritis