Pharmacist's Letter

July 2019 Issue

Individualize Type 2 Diabetes Regimens for Older Adults

More than 1 in 4 patients over 65 have type 2 diabetes....

Resources

Chart: Drugs for Type 2 Diabetes
Toolbox: Improving Diabetes Outcomes

Don't Be Surprised to See Some Combo Inhalers Used PRN for Mild Asthma

You'll start to see formoterol/inhaled corticosteroid combos (Symbicort, Dulera) used AS NEEDED for some adults with MILD asthma....

Evaluate CV Risks When Considering Statins for Patients Under Age 40

When should statins be used in adults under age 40? Statins clearly improve outcomes regardless of age in patients with a prior heart attack or stroke for SECONDARY prevention.....

Be Vigilant When Screening for Drug Interactions With Hep C Meds

More patients taking hepatitis C antivirals (Epclusa, Mavyret, etc) will have you contending with many potential drug interactions....

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Cannabis oil and hemp

Be Prepared for Patients to Ask About CBD

Optimizing Care of Patients With PAD

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CE & Training

Skincare in Summertime

MTM: Targeted Interventions

Prevention and Treatment of Stroke

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July 2019 Issue

Individualize Type 2 Diabetes Regimens for Older Adults

Resources

Don't Be Surprised to See Some Combo Inhalers Used PRN for Mild Asthma

Evaluate CV Risks When Considering Statins for Patients Under Age 40

Be Vigilant When Screening for Drug Interactions With Hep C Meds

Editor's Picks

Be Prepared for Patients to Ask About CBD

Optimizing Care of Patients With PAD

Opioid Resource Hub

CE & Training

Skincare in Summertime

MTM: Targeted Interventions

Prevention and Treatment of Stroke

Med Updates

Popular Charts

Popular Patient Education Handouts

July 2019 Issue

Individualize Type 2 Diabetes Regimens for Older Adults

Resources

Don't Be Surprised to See Some Combo Inhalers Used PRN for Mild Asthma

Evaluate CV Risks When Considering Statins for Patients Under Age 40

Be Vigilant When Screening for Drug Interactions With Hep C Meds

Editor's Picks

Be Prepared for Patients to Ask About CBD Optimizing Care of Patients With PAD Opioid Resource Hub

CE & Training

Skincare in Summertime MTM: Targeted Interventions Prevention and Treatment of Stroke

Med Updates

Popular Charts

Popular Patient Education Handouts

Be Prepared for Patients to Ask About CBD

Optimizing Care of Patients With PAD

Opioid Resource Hub

Skincare in Summertime

MTM: Targeted Interventions

Prevention and Treatment of Stroke