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March is Malignant Hyperthermia Awareness and Training Month
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March is Malignant Hyperthermia Awareness and Training Month

March is malignant hyperthermia awareness and training month and at OctariusRx, we recognize and support the cause. Malignant hyperthermia (MH) is a rare, inherited disorder that can affect patients who are receiving anesthesia for surgery or other procedures. Being prepared is paramount for patient safety. Is your facility ready? Do you have a plan in place? Do you conduct routine mock drills or provide staff education?

What Herbal and Vitamin Supplements Increase the Risk of Bleeding?
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What Herbal and Vitamin Supplements Increase the Risk of Bleeding?

What Herbal, and vitamin supplements increase the risk of bleeding? Believe it or not, the list is longer than you’d expect and the risk is real. Herbal supplements can impact surgery in various ways, from additive sedation to increased bleeding risk. It’s important that the entire team be aware ahead of time, but patients don’t usually disclose herbal supplements because they may not consider them to be medications. So how are you screening your patients and mitigating this risk?

Happy New Year!
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Happy New Year!

Happy New Year!  As we leave 2020 in the rear-view mirror, we look ahead to all the new possibilities the New Year brings.  As is the case every year, we have ongoing projects and exciting plans for some new additions in the coming months.  Every year begins full of hope and promise, and we would like to wish you great success in achieving your dreams and goals this year. 

Merry Christmas!
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Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas!  2020 has been a difficult and challenging year for everyone, but we all have so much to be thankful for.  At OctariusRx we are thankful for all the clients who have been with us for years, as well as the new partners who joined us in 2020.  We are also thankful for our entire team, who works tirelessly to provide exceptional services…we could not do it without them.  Thank you to everyone who has helped make this a successful year.  We appreciate the support and trust we have from our clients, team members, family, and friends.   

The Year in Review: 2020
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The Year in Review: 2020

As we approach 2021, I take a few moments to look back at some of the biggest stories impacting us this year.  Each year is unique and has its own challenges.  When it comes to challenges, we all realize 2020 is unprecedented and will stand out in our memories…often for the wrong reasons.  As a consultant pharmacist, I get asked for advice daily.  In this post, I discuss some of the topics that generated the most questions and drew the most attention from our clients.  This is a small sample of topics we helped our partners with this year.

COVID 19 is impacting the drug supply chain and leading to dangerous shortages
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COVID 19 is impacting the drug supply chain and leading to dangerous shortages

COVID 19 is impacting the drug supply chain and leading to dangerous shortages.  By now, if you haven’t been impacted by drug shortages, you have at least heard about them.  As the pandemic continues, the drugs impacted have changed and the shortages have become more critical.  Do you use midazolam, fentanyl, propofol or antibiotics?  You will need to have a plan in place to avoid negatively impacting patient care.