big changes in the roles of pharmacy technicians

April 2014

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Pharmacy Technicians big changes in the roles of pharmacy technicians
Diabetes more emphasis on improving care of diabetes patients while also improving performance on quality measures
Respiratory Allergy new once-daily combo inhaler for COPD, Anoro Ellipta (a-NOR-oh ee-LIP-ta, umeclidinium/vilanterol)
Women s Health whether acetaminophen is risky during pregnancy
Neurology Pain controversy about Zohydro ER (zoh-HYE-droh), the first single-ingredient, extended-release form of hydrocodone
Neurology Pain how to handle controlled substance Rxs for patients with a "pain contract" or treatment agreement
Pediatrics dexamethasone for asthma exacerbations
Men s Health how Stendra (STEN-druh, avanafil) compares to other drugs for erectile dysfunction
Heart Failure New digoxin strengths will raise questions about appropriate use
Stroke more focus on preventing strokes in YOUNGER WOMEN
Hypertension how to manage SEVERE hypertension
Ulcers Are H2-blockers making a big comeback for stress ulcer prophylaxis
Phosphate Velphoro (vel-FOUR-oh, sucroferric oxyhydroxide), a new phosphate binder for patients with chronic kidney disease
Restless Legs Syndrome more interest in using pregabalin (Lyrica) for restless legs syndrome