In this week's post we discuss the approval of Baqsimi nasal powder. This is the first glucagon therapy approved for the emergency treatment of severe hypoglycemia that can be administered without an injection.
Category: Ambulatory Healthcare Facilities
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We Are Hiring!
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Managing High-Alert/Hazardous and Look-Alike-Sound-Alike Medications in Ambulatory Care Settings
In this week's post we discuss managing High Alert and Look-Alike-Sound-Alike medications. These medications require special attention because they can cause significant patient harm when used in error.
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Storage Guidelines and Shortened Expiration Dates
This week we talk about medication storage, shortened expiration dating and the big impact it can have on your survey results. Are you prepared?
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Compounded Drugs
Does your facility use compounded drugs? Do you get them from an FDA registered 503B outsourcing facility? According to a recent report from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General, about 11% of hospitals get compounded drugs from sources that are not registered with the FDA.
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Medication Safety Quiz
In our most recent newsletter issue and during our customer visits, we have shared our updated "Med Safety Quiz". The quiz is designed to actually "teach rather than trick". If you’d like to try these questions and then check your answers, please reach out to us for more details.
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The OctariusRx Story
Octarius: A pint in the apothecaries’ system.
OctariusRx: The standard by which all other consultant pharmacists are measured.
My life goal has always been to help people. I didn’t always know how, but I always knew the goal: to help others.