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FDA Requires Updates to ADHD Medication Labeling

Pharma Leaders

Manufacturers of amphetamine and methylphenidate products, a class of stimulant medications used to treat ADHD and other disorders, must update their labeling and prescribing information to “clearly inform” patients, caregivers and healthcare professionals risks associated with these medications.

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Rapid pseudomonas aeruginosa detection method developed

European Pharmaceutical Review

The study used medications labelled as “sterile, oral and topical preparations, components of formulations for micro-pellicle media, re-agents, and chemical compounds for achieving selectivity, factors promoting multiplication, and inhibition factors.” aeruginosa bacteria in pure culture, mixed culture, or other research materials.

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The only party not getting heartburn over GSK demerger is the lawyers | Nils Pratley

The Guardian - Pharmaceutical Industry

The lawyers aren’t scooping the lot, it should be said, since Haleon also had to get its IT systems on to a separate platform, find itself an office and change a lot of medical labels. But they will have collected the lion’s share of the £100m-ish that relates to admission to London’s stock market. Continue reading.

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Metaverse or Virtual Reality? What is the Difference?

Pulses

Table 2: Applications of Virtual Technology in Pharmacy Education AR VR MR XR Metaverse Virtual Laboratories √ √ 3D Anatomy and Physiology Visualization √ √ √ √ √ Drug Information and Interaction Visualizations √ √ √ Medication Administration Training √ √ √ Pharmacy Workflow and Practice Simulations √ Disease Simulation √ Medication Labeling and Packaging (..)

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Behind the Pharmacy Counters

RX Note

The Behind Scene Here comes the golden question of all time: "why does it take so long for pharmacists to prepare a medication supply (including for 2-3 drugs prescription)?" After a prescription is received by a pharmacist staff, A pharmacy staff will transcribe the medication labels manually or by electronic system (e.g.

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Pharmacist Guide to Managing Fever

FADIC

Because antipyretics can also be found in many allergy, cold, cough, and flu products, patients should be advised to always read all medication labels prior to administration to avoid therapeutic duplications or possible medication overdose. Pharmacists should also screen for potential drug interactions and contraindications.

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Medication Error Case Examples

RX Note

Look-Alike Medications Before dispensing any medication, it is a routine for me to do a quick final check on the medications. I did not identify any errors on medication label and the quantity prepared. I sprinted after the patient and double-checked the medications inside the box. Sertraline 100 mg OD.