Find Alternatives to Meds Discontinued by the Manufacturer

May 2018

The withdrawal of Accolate and Axiron will put focus on how to avoid mishaps when meds are discontinued by the manufacturer.

These brands will be discontinued due to sluggish sales...NOT because of safety or efficacy issues.

Feel comfortable dispensing any remaining Accolate (zafirlukast) or Axiron (testosterone) you have in stock.

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Table of Contents

Communication Help Patients Feel at Ease When Discussing Sensitive Topics
Depression Viibryd Is the Latest Rx Med for Depression
Practice Find Alternatives to Meds Discontinued by the Manufacturer
ADHD Foquest and Act-Methylphenidate ER Will Compete With Other ADHD Meds
Vaccines Develop Strategies to Flag Patients Eligible for Hep B Vaccine
Ophthalmology Prevent Common Eye Drop Errors
Pregnancy Help With Safe Use of GI Meds in Pregnant Patients
HIV & AIDS Encourage Adherence With Meds Used to Prevent HIV
Appropriate Med Use Help Patients Get Off Unneeded Meds
Infectious Diseases Watch for Rxs for Acute Infections in Patients on Chronic Antibiotics