Watch for Mix-Ups Between Gardasil 9 and Gardasil

April 2015

You'll get more questions about human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines...Gardasil and the new Gardasil 9.

Gardasil can now be given in TWO doses instead of three...to healthy girls and boys ages 9 to 13.

Using two-dose schedules helps reduce vaccine and administration costs...and will be more convenient for patients.

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Table of Contents

Insurance Don't Automatically Switch Rejected Claims to Cash
Look to See WHY a Patient is on Onglyza or Otezla
Eye Health Listen for Patients Complaining About Dry Mouth With Simbrinza EYE Drops
Side Effects Listen for Patients Complaining of Weight Gain With Meds
Vaccines Watch for Mix-Ups Between Gardasil 9 and Gardasil
Smoking Cessation Include All "Titration" Instructions on Champix Rx Labels
Pregnancy Stay Alert for Insulin Dosing Changes During Pregnancy
Thyroid Disorders Follow Provincial Law and Pharmacy Policy When Substituting Levothyroxine
Elderly Patients Keep an Eye Out for OTC Meds That Can Cause Mental Confusion
Antibiotics Look for "DS" or "SS" Abbreviations With Trimethoprim/Sulfamethoxazole Rxs
Communication Repeat Back the Info You Hear on Prescriber Phone Calls