During Patient Safety Awareness Week 2026, OctariusRx highlights pharmacist-led strategies—audits, training, and interdisciplinary collaboration—that help ambulatory surgery centers reduce medication risk and improve patient outcomes.
Tag: ASC
Malignant Hyperthermia (MH) Awareness & Training Month — March
March is Malignant Hyperthermia Awareness & Training Month—a vital reminder for ASCs to review protocols, train staff, and ensure readiness to manage MH emergencies effectively.
The 2026 Controlled Substances Assessment Quiz
The 2026 Controlled Substances Assessment Quiz from OctariusRx — updated for current DEA guidance. Use this annual competency tool to assess staff, reduce diversion risk, and document compliance for ASCs and healthcare facilities.
What’s New in the 2025 MHAUS OR Poster for ASCs — What Ambulatory Surgery Centers Need to Know
An overview of the 2025 MHAUS OR poster updates and what they mean for ASC malignant hyperthermia preparedness, compliance, and patient safety.
Drug Shortages Update: January 2026
This week we are once again providing an update on the most recent drug shortages noting 75 products as being unavailable. Some of these shortages are short term, or limited availability, while others are completely unavailable with unknown release dates.
Drug Shortages Update: October 2025
This week we are once again providing an update on the most recent drug shortages noting 77 products as being unavailable. Some of these shortages are short term, or limited availability, while others are completely unavailable with unknown release dates.
Drug Shortages Update: July 2025
This week we are once again providing an update on the most recent drug shortages.
Drug Shortages Update: April 2025
This week we are once again providing an update on the most recent drug shortages.
Drug Shortages Update: January 2025
This week we are once again providing an update on the most recent drug shortages.
Drug Shortages Update: October 2024
This week we are once again providing an update on the most recent drug shortages.




