Understanding the Buzz about Xylitol
A new study linking low-calorie sweetener xylitol to heart attack and stroke is getting a lot of attention and generating concerns about safety. Our NatMed article explains that this new research only suggests a potential link. Even so, it’s putting a spotlight on sugar substitutes in general. For now, we advise caution and recommend only using xylitol in small amounts and avoiding processed foods loaded with sugar alternatives.
Understanding the Buzz about Xylitol
A new study linking low-calorie sweetener xylitol to heart attack and stroke is getting a lot of attention and generating concerns about safety. Our NatMed article explains that this new research only suggests a potential link. Even so, it’s putting a spotlight on sugar substitutes in general. For now, we advise caution and recommend only using xylitol in small amounts and avoiding processed foods loaded with sugar alternatives.
Upcoming Events
Tradeshows
We have a packed tradeshow schedule this year and would love to meet with you in person! Send us a meeting request if you’ll be attending any of these shows!
Check out where we’ll be in the coming months:
- Illinois Council of Health-System Pharmacists – ICHP Annual Meeting: September 12-14
- American Academy of Family Physicians – FMX24: September 24-28
- Health Connect Partners – HCP Hospital Pharmacy Fall: September 30-October 2
- ANCC Magnet/Pathway Conference: October 30-November 1
New Blog! Compounding Chronicles
Hazardous Drug Awareness from a Certifier’s Perspective
Have you ever wondered who faces a greater risk of hazardous drug (HD) exposure—pharmacy personnel or certifiers? The answer depends on various factors, but one thing is clear, both groups can face significant risks. In the latest blog post, Adam West explores the hidden dangers that certifiers may encounter, and often without the proper training or awareness of HD exposure. It raises critical questions about our responsibilities in ensuring the safety of everyone working in and around HD environments.
New Blog! Compounding Chronicles
Hazardous Drug Awareness from a Certifier’s Perspective
Have you ever wondered who faces a greater risk of hazardous drug (HD) exposure—pharmacy personnel or certifiers? The answer depends on various factors, but one thing is clear, both groups can face significant risks. In the latest blog post, Adam West explores the hidden dangers that certifiers may encounter, and often without the proper training or awareness of HD exposure. It raises critical questions about our responsibilities in ensuring the safety of everyone working in and around HD environments.
Pharmacy Law & Regulatory Update
Key Pharmacy Trends from the 2024 Legislative Session
We know that keeping up with policy changes can be challenging, so we’ve created a concise summary of the 2024 legislative session, providing you with a quick and easy way to learn about important pharmacy-related legislative activities you may have missed. Download the summary here.
Here Are the Key Highlights:
HIV PrEP/Post-Exposure Prescribing and Dispensing
States such as California, Delaware, Florida, Louisiana, New Jersey, and Tennessee have introduced or updated legislation to allow pharmacists to prescribe and dispense HIV medications.
Test and Treat for Flu, COVID-19, and Others
Legislation in Tennessee, Oregon, Maryland, and Michigan has expanded the role of pharmacists to include testing and treating for conditions like the flu, COVID-19, and other illnesses.
EpiPen Prescribing and Dispensing
Alaska, Tennessee, and New Hampshire have introduced legislative updates allowing pharmacists to prescribe and dispense EpiPens. The new regulations may include expanded training for pharmacists or protocols to streamline the prescribing process.
Opioid, Substance Use Disorder, and Controlled Substances Legislative Updates
The opioid crisis continues to be a major focus of legislative efforts. Notable updates include:
- Arizona: Allows pharmacists to dispense naloxone under a standing order.
- Oregon: Allows pharmacists to prescribe and dispense early refills of medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD).
- New York: Pharmacists are now authorized to administer injections of MOUD.
- Missouri: Allows pharmacists to dispense emergency supplies of chronic pain medications.
To learn more about how Bula can help keep your organization compliant, contact us today.
Support Your Pharmacy's Compliance Efforts with Controlled Substances & Diversion Training
In the wake of recent opioid settlements, it's more vital than ever to ensure that your pharmacy team is practicing safely and remaining compliant with controlled substances and diversion guidelines.
Our Controlled Substances & Diversion Training program is the gold standard in pharmacy training developed specifically for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. It is the perfect complement to existing in-house trainings and ensures your staff are getting trained with the most updated information that addresses the day-to-day issues that arise and how to solve for them.
What You'll Love Most About This Program:
- Turnkey Solution: We take care of the set up, so you can quickly and efficiently implement the training.
- ACPE-Accredited CE: With just 5 courses, your staff can easily earn 3 hours of accredited CE credit.
- Relevant Content: The curriculum spans key areas such as dispensing, prescriptions, and diversion prevention, designed to fit seamlessly into your team’s daily workflow.
- Powerful Administrative Tools: Setup, tracking, course assignments, and reporting are facilitated through our Learning Management Portal for administrators and CE/CME & Training Organizer for your staff at no additional cost.
Watch a Free Webinar: Emergency Preparedness & Pharmacy Compliance
In this webinar, compounding experts, Latousha Jackson, BS, PharmD, BCSCP and Adam West, NSF/ANSI 49, RCP-SCF discuss emergency preparedness and pharmacy compliance. Adam uses past instances to address the direct impact pharmacies face during emergency situations. He explains the importance of having an effective training program in place to ensure your pharmacy team is prepared and offers expert tips on strategies for how to maintain smooth operations and compliance. Latousha leads the Q&A session, drawing on her expertise to address critical questions.
Medication Talk
Pharmacy and Prescriber Podcasts
Check out this month’s podcast, Specialty Meds: Navigating Barriers, and listen in as our expert panel discusses the challenges and solutions for ensuring access to specialty medications, including how social determinants of health play a role and strategies to overcome barriers caused by these factors.
Pharmacist’s Letter and Prescriber Insights subscribers can get CE credit for listening to our podcasts.
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- Hospital Pharmacist’s Letter: Pharmacotherapy of Status Epilepticus
- Hospital Pharmacy Technician’s Letter: Drugs with Different Salt Forms
- Pharmacist’s Letter: Preventing RSV
- Pharmacy Technician’s Letter: Comparison of Topical Steroids (United States)
- Pharmacist’s Letter Canada: Comparison of Topical Corticosteroids (Canada)
- Pharmacy Technician’s Letter Canada: Drugs for Selected Medication Overdoses and Poisonings
- Prescriber Insights: APRN: Comparison of Potassium Salts
- Prescriber Insights: MD: Treatment of Gonorrhea
- Prescriber Insights: PA: Optimizing Care of Patients with Peripheral Artery Disease
- Hospital Pharmacist’s Letter: Pharmacotherapy of Status Epilepticus
- Hospital Pharmacy Technician’s Letter: Drugs with Different Salt Forms
- Pharmacist’s Letter: Preventing RSV
- Pharmacy Technician’s Letter: Comparison of Topical Steroids (United States)
- Pharmacist’s Letter Canada: Comparison of Topical Corticosteroids (Canada)
- Pharmacy Technician’s Letter Canada: Drugs for Selected Medication Overdoses and Poisonings
- Prescriber Insights: APRN: Comparison of Potassium Salts
- Prescriber Insights: MD: Treatment of Gonorrhea
- Prescriber Insights: PA: Optimizing Care of Patients with Peripheral Artery Disease
About TRC Healthcare
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