Check with Your Pharmacist Before Breaking a Box of Repatha

December 2015

You'll hear about the new "biologic" injectable cholesterol med Repatha (rih-PATH-ah, evolocumab).

It's getting a lot of press because it can lower bad LDL cholesterol levels by about 60%...regardless of statin use.

Plus, it works differently than other cholesterol-lowering meds...and is injected subcutaneously every two weeks.

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Table of Contents

Medication Errors Report Incidents and Near Misses to Prevent Repeat Mishaps
Cardiology Store Entresto in its Original Packaging
Practice Avoid Medical Jargon when Gathering Med Lists from Patients
Alcohol Double-Check to see if Liquid Meds Contain Alcohol
Metformin Watch for Patients Skipping Refills on Their Metformin Rxs
COPD an increase in Spiriva Respimat (tiotropium) Rxs now that it's approved for asthma
Supplements Have Patients Check With Your Pharmacist BEFORE Purchasing a Supplement
Elderly Patients Watch for Seniors Taking Risky Medications
Cholesterol Check with Your Pharmacist Before Breaking a Box of Repatha
Vitamins & Minerals Point Out Directions for Use on Vitamin D Supplements
Compounding Keep Gram and Milligram Weights Straight When Compounding Meds