Inositol for PCOS: Understanding the Evidence
Supplements for fertility is a growing segment in the dietary supplement market. PCOS is a leading cause for infertility. Inositol is often recommended for PCOS. Our NatMed article discusses the available evidence on using inositol for PCOS. We explain that inositol might offer some benefits for patients with PCOS. But we encourage providers to manage expectations about its effects on fertility – there’s no strong evidence that it improves the chance of getting pregnant.
Inositol for PCOS: Understanding the Evidence
Supplements for fertility is a growing segment in the dietary supplement market. PCOS is a leading cause for infertility. Inositol is often recommended for PCOS. Our NatMed article discusses the available evidence on using inositol for PCOS. We explain that inositol might offer some benefits for patients with PCOS. But we encourage providers to manage expectations about its effects on fertility – there’s no strong evidence that it improves the chance of getting pregnant.
Upcoming 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:
- Florida Society of Health-System Pharmacists – FSHP 58th Annual Meeting: July 26-28
- National Association of Chain Drug Stores – NACDS TSE 2024: August 17-19
- Illinois Council of Health-System Pharmacists – ICHP Annual Meeting: September 12-14
- American Academy of Family Physicians – FMX24: September 24-28
New Blog! Compounding Chronicles
Balancing Ink and Compliance—Managing Tattoos in Sterile Compounding Environments
Tasha Jackson, B.S., PharmD, BCSCP, and editor at CriticalPoint, recently posted a blog emphasizing the importance of enforcing staff hygiene, proper garbing, and addressing recent tattoos in hospital pharmacies to maintain a sterile environment. She explains that USP Chapter 797 mandates personnel with recent tattoos to report them to the designated person (DP), who then determines their role in compounding activities during the healing process. It’s noted that effective standard operating procedures (SOPs) are crucial for managing staff restrictions and alternate duties to minimize contamination risk. Additionally, thorough documentation and staff education on hygiene and contamination risks are essential for compliance and maintaining a safe compounding environment.
New Blog! Compounding Chronicles
Balancing Ink and Compliance—Managing Tattoos in Sterile Compounding Environments
Tasha Jackson, B.S., PharmD, BCSCP, and editor at CriticalPoint, recently posted a blog emphasizing the importance of enforcing staff hygiene, proper garbing, and addressing recent tattoos in hospital pharmacies to maintain a sterile environment. She explains that USP Chapter 797 mandates personnel with recent tattoos to report them to the designated person (DP), who then determines their role in compounding activities during the healing process. It’s noted that effective standard operating procedures (SOPs) are crucial for managing staff restrictions and alternate duties to minimize contamination risk. Additionally, thorough documentation and staff education on hygiene and contamination risks are essential for compliance and maintaining a safe compounding environment.
Pharmacy Law & Regulatory Update
Following the conclusion of the 2024 legislative session, Bula’s policy analysts are preparing a comprehensive summary highlighting significant legislative changes across each jurisdiction. Here are updates from three states that have recently passed legislation that expanded the scope of practice for pharmacists, technicians, and interns:
Michigan
- SB 219 allows pharmacists, after completing an approved training program, to administer FDA-waived tests that use nasal or throat swabs, finger pricks, or detect COVID-19, influenza, or respiratory infections. Pharmacists can also dispense COVID-19 or influenza treatments without a prescription to individuals they have tested and administer immunizations to those aged three years or older.
Oregon
- SB 1506 allows pharmacists to test for SARS-COV-2, prescribe, dispense, and administer treatment, including drug therapy. It also permits pharmacists to delegate tasks, including testing, to supervised technicians or interns.
- HB 4002 allows pharmacists to prescribe and dispense early refills of medication for the treatment of opioid use disorders.
Tennessee
- SB 0869 expanded the practice of pharmacy to include prescribing of waived antivirals for COVID and influenza, post-exposure prophylaxis and testing orders for HIV, epinephrine auto-injectors, progesterone-only hormonal contraceptives, dietary fluoride supplements for those over seven years old, and tuberculin purified protein derivate products.
- SB 2048 increased the amount of ephedrine/pseudoephedrine a pharmacy can sell to an individual.
For more information on the latest changes from the 2024 legislative session and to learn how Bula can support your organization’s needs, contact us today.
Advanced Pharmacist Training & Tools on Natural Medicines & Drug Interactions
As we recognize Herbal/Prescription Interaction Awareness Month, now is the perfect time to ensure your pharmacists are able to properly care for and counsel patients on natural medicines and supplements. RxAdvanced: Guide to Natural Medicines is an advanced, 11-hour ACPE-accredited CE training program that equips pharmacists with a foundational understanding of natural medicines, enabling them to make safe and effective recommendations, prevent drug interactions and adverse events, and educate patients and other healthcare team members. Additionally, NatMed Pro is a must-have tool for your pharmacy team, as it’s the largest and most trusted, evidence-based natural medicines database designed to improve clinical understanding of integrative medicine, natural therapies, and dietary and herbal supplements.
Watch a Demo Webinar: Get a Look into TRC Healthcare’s Exclusive Admin and User Platforms
In this webinar, our Solutions Executive, Keith Marston, provides an in-depth overview and walkthrough of our exclusive CE/CME & Training Organizer and Learning Management Portal. He covers what you’ll get with our CE/CME & Training Organizer and Learning Management Portal, including comprehensive CE and training management, nationwide tracking and reporting, streamlined communication and documentation, and a user-friendly, integrated platform.
Medication Talk
Pharmacy and Prescriber Podcasts
Check out this month’s podcast, Pharmacotherapy for Anxiety and Depression, and listen in as our expert panel discusses pharmacotherapy for managing generalized anxiety disorder and major depression, with a focus on tailoring first- or second-line options to individual patient needs.
Pharmacist’s Letter and Prescriber Insights subscribers can get CE credit for listening to our podcasts.
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- Hospital Pharmacist’s Letter: Drugs for Selected Medication Overdoses and Poisonings
- Hospital Pharmacy Technician’s Letter: Giving Meds By Alternate Routes
- Pharmacist’s Letter: Management of Non-Chemo Drug Extravasation
- Pharmacist’s Letter Canada: Comparison of ADHD Medications (Canada)
- Pharmacy Technician’s Letter: Comparison of Potassium Salt
- Pharmacy Technician’s Letter Canada: Drug Interactions: Cytochrome P450 (CYP), P-glycoprotein, and More
- Prescriber Insights: APRN: Topicals for Pain Relief
- Prescriber Insights: MD: Resistant Gram-Negative Bacterial Infections
- Prescriber Insights: PA: Comparison of Pneumococcal Vaccines
- Hospital Pharmacist’s Letter: Drugs for Selected Medication Overdoses and Poisonings
- Hospital Pharmacy Technician’s Letter: Giving Meds By Alternate Routes
- Pharmacist’s Letter: Management of Non-Chemo Drug Extravasation
- Pharmacist’s Letter Canada: Comparison of ADHD Medications (Canada)
- Pharmacy Technician’s Letter: Comparison of Potassium Salt
- Pharmacy Technician’s Letter Canada: Drug Interactions: Cytochrome P450 (CYP), P-glycoprotein, and More
- Prescriber Insights: APRN: Topicals for Pain Relief
- Prescriber Insights: MD: Resistant Gram-Negative Bacterial Infections
- Prescriber Insights: PA: Comparison of Pneumococcal Vaccines
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