Don't Leave Off Key Details in Rx Sigs

April 2021

State board inspectors and payers will be auditing pharmacies to ensure Rx directions are clear, correct, and complete.

It's partly because not including Rx info on the label...such as the indication or duration...can lead to patient confusion and harm.

Use these tips to help patients understand how to take their meds...and prevent your pharmacy from getting dinged on audits.

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Table of Contents

COVID-19 Address New Questions About COVID-19 Vaccines
COVID-19 Identify Candidates for COVID-19 Monoclonal Antibodies
COVID-19 Put Inhaled and Oral COVID-19 Treatments in Perspective
Heart Failure Think of Verquvo as a "Niche" Med for Heart Failure
Liver Disease Help Manage Dose Adjustments in Liver Disease
Bowel Preps Know the Ins and Outs of Bowel Preps
Headache Monitor BP in Patients on Injectable CGRP Antagonists (Aimovig, Etc)
Diabetes Ensure Eligible Patients With Diabetes Are on a Statin
Immunosuppressives Be Alert for Rare Risks with Janus Kinase Inhibitors (Xeljanz, Etc)
Practice Understand the Updated Format for Drug Expiration Dates
Dispensing Don't Leave Off Key Details in Rx Sigs