Pharmacist's Letter

Chart: Abuse-Deterrent Opioids May 2014

Article: controversy about Zohydro ER (zoh-HYE-droh), the first single-ingredient, extended-release form of hydrocodone April 2014

Article: how to handle controlled substance Rxs for patients with a "pain contract" or treatment agreement April 2014

Commentary: Opioid Treatment Agreements April 2014

PL Voices: Treatment Agreements for Chronic Pain Patients April 2014

Other: Controlled Substances: Keeping Patients Safe and Preventing Diversion April 2014

Article: Poisonings in kids due to PRESCRIPTION drugs is on the rise March 2014

Article: using urine drug testing for monitoring controlled substances in chronic pain patients March 2014

Commentary: Pediatric Medication Poisoning March 2014

PL Voices: Urine Drug Testing in Chronic Pain Patients March 2014

Other: Controlled Substances: Keeping Patients Safe and Preventing Diversion March 2014

Article: Pharmacists will play an even bigger role in preventing the misuse and abuse of controlled substances January 2014

Other: Controlled Substances: Keeping Patients Safe and Preventing Diversion January 2014

Article: BIG changes with hydrocodone (Vicodin, etc) December 2013

Archive: A Note from Your Pharmacist: Phaseout of High-Dose Rx Acetaminophen Combination Products December 2013