more high-risk women on drug therapy for prevention of breast cancer

September 2013

You'll see more high-risk women on drug therapy for prevention of breast cancer...due to a bigger push to identify women who may benefit.

Look out for common problems when dispensing breast cancer meds.

Tamoxifen (Nolvadex-D, etc) is used the most...it works well and the benefits can last at least 5 years after stopping the drug.

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Table of Contents

Practice more emphasis on how technicians can help manage pharmacy inventory
Vitamins & Minerals preventing mishaps with vitamin D
Inhalers two new inhalers, Tudorza Genuair (TU-door-za JEN-u-aire) and Breo Ellipta (BREE-oh ee-LIP-ta)
Fluoride Orders for fluoride products often cause dispensing challenges
Antipsychotics more prescriptions for Abilify (aripiprazole)
Hypertension Experts are warning about intestinal problems linked to the "ARB" blood pressure med, olmesartan (Olmetec)
Breast Cancer more high-risk women on drug therapy for prevention of breast cancer
Antifungals fewer ORAL ketoconazole (Nizoral, etc) Rxs for fungal infections
Natural Medicines whether fish oil increases the risk of prostate cancer
Anticoagulants a SHORT course of clopidogrel (Plavix, etc) along with aspirin after a minor stroke
Antibiotics changes in the antibiotics used to treat gonorrhea
ADHD more questions about ADHD stimulants (methylphenidate, etc)