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Prescribing shift for Pfizer’s Paxlovid expands access but draws questions

Pharmaceutical Technology

On 6 July, in an effort to accelerate access, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) allowed pharmacists to also begin prescribing the drug to eligible individuals with Covid-19. Previously, only licensed and authorised physicians, advanced practice registered nurses, and physician assistants could prescribe the drug. .

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National Association of Specialty Pharmacy (NASP) 2022 Annual Meeting & Expo

Drug Channels

National Association of Specialty Pharmacy (NASP) 2022 Annual Meeting & Expo. The National Association of Specialty Pharmacy (NASP) will host the NASP 2022 Annual Meeting & Expo September 19-22. Drug Channels, or any of its employees. d/b/a Drug Channels Institute. www.naspnet.org/annualmeeting.

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UK university strikes e-prescribing partnership with Better

pharmaphorum

A UK university has struck a partnership with medical technology firm Better that aims to give nursing and pharmacy students a better insight into e-prescribing. Nursing students will use the system in modules on how to administer medicines and in the university’s ‘high fidelity simulation’ of a hospital environment.

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Survey Finds Most GLP-1 Users Discontinue Drug Before Reaching Goal Weight

XTalks

The survey concluded that in order to sustain weight loss and overall well-being, interventions beyond just taking a GLP-1 drug are necessary. GLP-1 drugs are a class of medications increasingly prescribed for weight loss and diabetes management. It also underscored the need for supportive behavior change interventions.

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How to Reduce Your Chance of Medication Errors

Triage Cancer

million preventable adverse drug interactions every year in US hospitals and long-term care facilities. Medication errors in healthcare facilities include dispensing the wrong drug or the wrong dosage, drug overdoses, and overlooked drug interactions and allergies. Be sure you get the right medication at the pharmacy.

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12 facts you must know – FLU SEASON 2020/2021

Druggist

It is expected to be the busiest season, and community pharmacies will play a vital role in providing flu vaccination service. Information provided is focused on the delivery of flu vaccination by community pharmacies. This post is a summary of essential information about flu season 2020 and flu vaccination 2020/2021.

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Can you get Promethazine Cough Syrup?

Druggist

Promethazine is an antihistamine commonly available in the UK pharmacies. Promethazine: effect on the body Promethazine belongs to a group of drugs called antihistamines. All products listed above are licensed as pharmacy only medicines – ‘P’ products. Adults and children over 16 years of age can use nigh Nurse liquid.

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