the rampant misuse and abuse of opioids (oxycodone, etc) and other controlled drugs

January 2014

Pharmacy teamwork will be the key to reduce the rampant misuse and abuse of opioids (oxycodone, etc) and other controlled drugs.

Twenty years ago, prescribers were told to treat pain more aggressively. Now we're seeing the downsides of more opioid use.

Help your pharmacist find the balance between legitimate use and abuse. Follow these tips and your pharmacy's policies for guidance.

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Table of Contents

Opioids the rampant misuse and abuse of opioids (oxycodone, etc) and other controlled drugs
Allergic Reactions how to handle dye allergies
Insulin Sliding scale insulin is giving patients a ride on the blood glucose roller coaster
Contraceptives whether levonorgestrel emergency contraceptives (Plan B, Next Choice, etc) are effective in heavier women
Statins how to avoid problems with statins
Interactions how to handle drug interaction alerts for clarithromycin with calcium channel blockers (amlodipine, etc)
Diabetes Meds You'll continue to hear buzz about Avandia (rosiglitazone)
COPD help prevent hospital admissions for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Vaccines using Prevnar 13 in ADULTS
Pediatrics increasing use of SSRIs (fluoxetine, citalopram, sertraline, etc) in children and adolescents
Pregnancy using ondansetron (Zofran, etc) for morning sickness
Healthy Lifestyles New lifestyle guidelines will help patients with New Year's resolutions to improve their health and lower heart risk