Pharmacy Technician's Letter Hospital

Chart: <a href="/Content/Segments/PRL/2018/Oct/Avoiding-Errors-Due-to-Med-Name-Mix-Ups-12793">Tech Talk: Avoiding Errors Due to Med Name Mix-Ups
Chart: <a href="/Content/Segments/PRL/2018/Nov/Tech-Talk-Avoiding-Errors-With-High-Alert-Meds-12881">Tech Talk: Avoiding Errors With High-Alert Meds

January 2020 Issue

Look-alike packaging is leading to IV infusion confusion....

Taking med histories for trauma patients and others admitted in critical condition can be challenging....

You'll see use of biosimilars continue to expand....

Nurses may ask you about OTCs that are missing bar codes....

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Apadaz
benzhydrocodone/acetaminophen
New combination formulation for short-term management of acute pain

Wakix
pitolisant
A histamine-3 antagonist/inverse agonist for narcolepsy

Annovera
ethinyl estradiol/segesterone
An estrogen/progestin contraceptive vaginal system to prevent pregnancy