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June 2024

Updates You Don't Want Your Team to Miss

Know the Latest About Beta-Blockers After a Heart Attack

Recent evidence is reigniting debate about the role of beta-blockers after a heart attack in patients without heart failure. Our Letter articles review the history of beta-blocker use post-MI, including the pros and cons of the latest evidence. We provide recommendations on which beta-blocker to use post-MI and duration of beta-blocker use. Our article also discusses when and how to stop a beta-blocker to limit risks. Our chart, Comparison of Oral Beta-Blockers, provides dosing guidance and our resource, Optimizing Care of Patients with Coronary Artery Disease, is a comprehensive guide to appropriate therapy.   

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Community Topic: Rely on Proven Strategies for Smoking Cessation

Data suggest that e-cigarettes can help patients quit smoking, but headlines don’t tell the whole story.  Our Letter articles review what we do know about e-cigarettes as a smoking cessation aid. We discuss proven strategies for smoking cessation and motivation techniques. Our article also reviews combination options and how to individualize meds for patients, plus important considerations and counseling tips for patients who want to try e-cigarettes for smoking cessation. Our resource, Smoking Cessation Drug Therapy and E-Cigarettes and Vaping, provides specific drug product pros and cons as well as answers to your big questions about e-cigarettes. 

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Hospital Pharmacy: Manage and Prevent Cancer-Associated VTE

Patients with cancer often have an increased risk of thrombosis AND bleeding, making it tricky to treat and prevent venous thromboembolism (VTE) in this population. Our article provides guidance on tailoring the anticoagulant choice based on patient-specific factors. We also discuss pros and cons of different options and ideal treatment duration as well as management options for inpatient and outpatient prophylaxis, including when to use mechanical methods. We provide strategies to help avoid errors, such as watching for anticoagulant drug interactions. Our resource, Cancer-Associated Thrombosis FAQs, provides med dosing, monitoring recommendations, and more details on managing special populations. 

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NatMed Update

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Avoid these Supplements Before Surgery 

Four out of 5 Americans use dietary supplements, but many do not report their use to providers. This is especially important perioperatively. Our NatMed article discusses supplements that have sedative effects, increase the risk of bleeding, and/or affect blood sugar control. These effects can become dangerous, particularly when multiple ingredients with similar effects are used together. We highlight some of the most popular ingredients with these effects and encourage providers to ask about them directly before any scheduled surgery. 

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Avoid these Supplements Before Surgery 

Four out of 5 Americans use dietary supplements, but many do not report their use to providers. This is especially important perioperatively. Our NatMed article discusses supplements that have sedative effects, increase the risk of bleeding, and/or affect blood sugar control. These effects can become dangerous, particularly when multiple ingredients with similar effects are used together. We highlight some of the most popular ingredients with these effects and encourage providers to ask about them directly before any scheduled surgery. 

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 June:

  • AANP National Conference: June 25-30 
  • PTCB PTEC 2024: July 11-13 
  • 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 

See the Full List of Events for 2024

New Blog! Compounding Chronicles

When’s the Last Time You Visited Your SOPs? 

Adam West, Environmental Monitoring and Training Specialist at CriticalPoint, recently posted a blog addressing how standard operating procedures (SOPs) in sterile compounding need regular attention to stay current and effective. He notes how they can become outdated and misaligned with compounding practices, leading to non-compliance and inconsistent operations. CriticalPoint advises and recommends pharmacy leadership to routinely review and update SOPs, ensuring they reflect the latest USP 797 revisions and operational changes. 

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Designated person observing compounding activity

New Blog! Compounding Chronicles

When’s the Last Time You Visited Your SOPs? 

Adam West, Environmental Monitoring and Training Specialist at CriticalPoint, recently posted a blog addressing how standard operating procedures (SOPs) in sterile compounding need regular attention to stay current and effective. He notes how they can become outdated and misaligned with compounding practices, leading to non-compliance and inconsistent operations. CriticalPoint advises and recommends pharmacy leadership to routinely review and update SOPs, ensuring they reflect the latest USP 797 revisions and operational changes. 

Explore CriticalPoint

Product Spotlight

Simplify CE/CME & Drug Updates with a One-Platform Solution with Prescriber Insights + NetCE All Access 

Keeping up with the latest drug changes while fulfilling required CE/CME to maintain licensure can be challenging, especially when clinicians are managing their CE/CME across multiple providers amidst their patient care responsibilities and day-to-day tasks. You can support your clinical teams with Prescriber Insights and NetCE All Access, which offer the latest drug therapy updates and recommendations, along with everything needed to conveniently and reliably meet state licensing and certification requirements.

What Your Teams Will Love About Prescriber Insights and NetCE All Access:

  • 1,700+ CE Hours for Nursing Professionals
  • 1,000 + CE/CME Hours for Physicians and PAs
  • Complete Coverage of HIPPA, OSHA, & MATE Training
  • Live CE & State Mandates on One Platform
  • Monthly Articles & Drug Comparison Charts with the Latest Drug Therapy Changes
  • CE/CME & Training Organizer & Learning Management Portal

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Back by Popular Demand! Unlimited Access to Virtual Compounding Training 

All access to CriticalPoint's virtual compounding training programs is back. At an affordable flat rate, you can provide unlimited access to high-quality compounding learning and continuing education for your pharmacy team. Ensure compliance and patient safety with our ACPE-accredited courses that include solutions to real-world challenges, ensuring comprehensive learning and development.

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Clinical Resources

Medication Talk, Pharmacy Podcast

Check out this month’s podcast, Opioids: Strategies for Safe Use, and listen in as our expert panel discusses strategies for reducing risks with opioid use, including safe opioid dosing and identifying risky medication combos.   

Pharmacist’s Letter and Prescriber Insights subscribers can get CE credit for listening to our podcasts. 

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