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https://lnkd.in/ea9xd25x Further evidence that work needs to be done to help patients especially when medication shortages. Communication is key so patients can locate their medication at other pharmacies if needed. ScriptChecker can be part of the solution......

"How many medications did you take today? Nearly 4 in 10 adults over the age of 65 living in the United States are prescribed five or more medications. Polypharmacy, the use of five or more medications, is prevalent among older adults, especially women managing chronic conditions. Although these medications are often important and necessary, they can come with risks like harmful side-effects, drug interactions and adherence challenges. Imagine someone with knee pain is prescribed a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug as a pain reliever, but that causes a subsequent side-effect of high blood pressure that is misinterpreted as a new medical condition; this leads to the prescribing of potentially inappropriate medication to treat the hypertension. When physicians mistake the side-effect of a medication for symptoms of a new medical condition, and prescribe a subsequent drug to treat it, it is known as initiating a “prescribing cascade”... Listen to the podcast with Dr. Paula Rochon: #pharma #medications #olderadults #prescribingcascade

🧬 Enhance Resident Safety and Care with PGx Testing in Your Facility! Falls among nursing home residents, especially those on psychotropic and antipsychotic medications, are a serious concern. PGx testing can significantly enhance medication management by assessing efficacy, toxicity, and compatibility for each individual resident. By integrating PGx testing, your facility can help prevent falls and ensure safer, more personalized care. Learn more about PGx Testing with Kashi Labs below, or visit National Library of Medicine article to learn more: https://lnkd.in/dpKM2knQ #HealthcareInnovation #PatientSafety #Pharmacogenomics #SkilledNursing #AssistedLiving

How effective are out-of-pocket cost caps on insulin? We summarize a study published in Annals of Internal Medicine that examined how state caps affected insulin use and out-of-pocket costs for commercially insured people with diabetes https://lnkd.in/eZhbGgZg #EvidenceMatters #insulin #diabetes

Between December 2022 and 2023, in the first year after the federal government loosened buprenorphine prescribing rules, the number of medical professionals able to prescribe buprenorphine increased 27%, from 42,158 in 2022 to 53,635 in December 2023. However, the number of people who filled buprenorphine prescriptions changed little after the rules were loosened in January 2023.

Did you know that 60% of people diagnosed with diabetes will also experience peripheral neuropathy? It primarily impacts people 65 and older. But the condition and some of its early (and often unnoticed) symptoms may be present for years or even decades before that. Fortunately, knowledge is power. Make neuropathy education a priority for diabetic patients at your facility. Not sure where to start? Schedule an appointment to learn about the NeuropaCalm Care Program and how it's changing the way pharmacies and clinics offer care and added value: https://lnkd.in/g8MCVj_U #NeuropaCalm #peripheralneuropathy #neuropathy #diabetes #pharmacy #pharmacies #pharmacist #pharmacists #clinic #diabeticperipheralneuropathy #medicalprofessional #medicalprofessionals #diabetescare #diabetesmanagement

New American College of Physicians (ACP) guidelines (2024) of anti-Type 2 diabetes therapies. In line with other recent bizarre guidelines, can we ensure the absence of undisclosed pharma bias? It seems too good to be true to generate a clean slate for SGLT-2 and GLP-1 and denigrate evidence-based,well-tested DPP-4. Annals of Int Med: https://lnkd.in/eU25HuGS

Clinical Counseling on Methylprednisolone! Methylprednisolone, a commonly used corticosteroid, requires patient awareness for safe and effective use. Here are some important points to consider: • Advise patients receiving immunosuppressive doses to avoid live vaccines during therapy. • Educate patients about possible side effects such as skin thinning, delayed wound healing, fluid retention, growth suppression, peptic ulcer disease, muscle weakness, cataracts, mood changes, heart failure, or seizures. • Instruct patients to report any signs of infection immediately. • Prolonged use may cause adrenocortical insufficiency. Symptoms like fatigue, muscle weakness, appetite loss, weight loss, or low blood pressure should not be ignored. • Diabetic patients need to monitor blood sugar levels as hyperglycemia can occur. • Oral formulations should be taken with food or milk to prevent stomach upset. • Sudden discontinuation of methylprednisolone is harmful. Patients must follow tapering instructions strictly. Providing clear and precise counseling is crucial to ensure the safety and well-being of patients on methylprednisolone therapy. #counselling #pharmacy #patientcare #pharmd #healthcare

Live Webinar Next Week - Safe Medication Use in Older Adults: 2023 AGS Beers Criteria Overview. The goal of this webinar is to list key pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic changes of common medications while identifying strategies for deprescribing potentially inappropriate medications to limit drug toxicity that occur in older adults. Register Now - https://bit.ly/3C2amLv