Don’t Expect Hype About New Daridorexant for Insomnia

December 2023

You’ll hear about Rx daridorexant (Quviviq) for insomnia.

Think of it as similar to lemborexant (Dayvigo)...they’re both “orexin antagonists.”

They work by blocking compounds in the brain that promote wakefulness...instead of inducing drowsiness like other meds for insomnia (zopiclone, etc).

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Table of Contents

Inventory Management Take Stock of Best Practices for Returning Expired or Unneeded Meds
Osteoporosis Be Prepared to Dispense Meds for Osteoporosis and Fracture Prevention
Hypertension Prevent Common Issues With First-Line Blood Pressure Meds
Sleep Disorders Don’t Expect Hype About New Daridorexant for Insomnia
Acne Stay Current on the Latest Acne Treatments
Appropriate Med Use Help Patients Stop Unneeded Meds Safely
Cardiology Verquvo Will Be a New Med for Worsening Heart Failure
NatMed Spotlight Be on the Lookout for Interactions With St. John’s Wort