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Category: News
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas! What an incredible year 2019 has been and it couldn’t have happened without the support of our family, friends, team members and clients.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Thanksgiving is about friends, family and giving thanks. From our OctariusRx family to yours, thank you!
Are you working with a highly qualified consultant pharmacist?
Anyone can call themselves a consultant pharmacist, but not everyone is expert in their field or the services they provide. Your consultant pharmacist may be your company’s greatest asset…or a potential liability. Below are seven questions to help you decide which one you have.
November is National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month
Every 65 seconds someone develops the disease. Do you know the ten early signs and symptoms of Alzheimer’s?
Happy Veterans Day!
On this special day, let us pause and salute all who have served and honor the tremendous sacrifices they have made.
Are automated dispensing cabinets (ADCs) risky?
Use of automated dispensing cabinets (ADCs) is common in many facilities. They can increase convenience and medication availability for the patient, but are they safe? As consultant pharmacists, our goal is to work with each facility to ensure they follow a process that increases efficiency and patient safety. How do you handle risky situations such as overrides or the removal of medications without an order? Do you have high-alert medications?
USP Chapter 800 Update
The United States Pharmacopeia (USP) has announced the delay of chapters <795>, <797>, and <825>. How does this impact chapter <800>? Will it impact your facility? Our consultant pharmacists can help guide you to ensure compliance.
Happy National Pharmacy Week!
As we celebrate National Pharmacy Week, I would like to take the time to thank our Consultant Pharmacists as well as supporting team members.
The Updated DEA-222 Form is coming soon!
Are you currently using DEA-222 forms? The DEA just released a new regulation updating the forms and it goes into effect October 30, 2019. How will this impact your current practice? What changes do you need to make to maintain compliance? Work with your consultant pharmacist to ensure a smooth transition.