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title: TRC Healthcare | Insights Newsletter June 2024
description: Read about proven strategies for smoking cessation, supplements to avoid before surgery, our tradeshow lineup, compounding virtual trainings, and more!
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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.   

**Read More**:  

- [Pharmacist’s Letter](https://pharmacist.therapeuticresearch.com/Content/Articles/PL/2024/Jun/Know-the-Latest-About-Beta-Blockers-After-a-Heart-Attack) 
- [Hospital Pharmacist’s Letter](https://hospital-pharmacist.therapeuticresearch.com/Content/Articles/PLH/2024/Jun/Know-the-Latest-About-Beta-Blockers-Post-MI) 
- [Pharmacist’s Letter Canada](https://ca-pharmacist.therapeuticresearch.com/Content/Articles/PLC/2024/Jun/Know-the-Latest-About-Beta-Blockers-After-a-Heart-Attack) 
- [Pharmacy Technician’s Letter](https://pharmacytech.therapeuticresearch.com/Content/Articles/PTL/2024/Jun/Expect-Less-Use-of-Beta-Blockers-in-Some-Heart-Attack-Patients) 
- [Hospital Pharmacy Technician’s Letter](https://hospital-pharmacytech.therapeuticresearch.com/Content/Articles/PTLH/2024/Jun/Expect-Less-Use-of-Beta-Blockers-in-Some-Heart-Attack-Patients) 
- [Pharmacy Technician’s Letter Canada](https://ca-pharmacytech.therapeuticresearch.com/Content/Articles/PTLC/2024/Jun/Expect-Less-Use-of-Beta-Blockers-in-Some-Heart-Attack-Patients) 
- [Prescriber Insights: APRN](https://aprnprescriber.therapeuticresearch.com/Content/Articles/PRL/2024/Jun/Reconsider-Beta-Blockers-for-Some-Patients-Post-MI) 
- [Prescriber Insights: MD](https://mdprescriber.therapeuticresearch.com/Content/Articles/PRL/2024/Jun/Reconsider-Beta-Blockers-for-Some-Patients-Post-MI)  
- [Prescriber Insights: PA](https://paprescriber.therapeuticresearch.com/Content/Articles/PRL/2024/Jun/Reconsider-Beta-Blockers-for-Some-Patients-Post-MI) 

 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. 

**Read More**:  

- [Pharmacist’s Letter](https://pharmacist.therapeuticresearch.com/Content/Articles/PL/2024/Jun/Rely-On-Proven-Strategies-for-Smoking-Cessation) 
- [Hospital Pharmacist’s Letter](https://hospital-pharmacist.therapeuticresearch.com/Content/Articles/PLH/2024/Jun/Guide-a-Practical-Approach-for-Smoking-Cessation) 
- [Pharmacy Technician’s Letter](https://pharmacytech.therapeuticresearch.com/Content/Articles/PTL/2024/Jun/Listen-for-Patients-Using-E-Cigarettes-to-Stop-Smoking) 
- [Hospital Pharmacy Technician’s Letter](https://hospital-pharmacytech.therapeuticresearch.com/Content/Articles/PTLH/2024/Jun/Listen-for-Patients-Using-E-Cigarettes-to-Stop-Smoking) 
- [Prescriber Insights: APRN](https://aprnprescriber.therapeuticresearch.com/Content/Articles/PRL/2024/Jun/Rely-On-Proven-Strategies-for-Smoking-Cessation) 
- [Prescriber Insights: MD](https://mdprescriber.therapeuticresearch.com/Content/Articles/PRL/2024/Jun/Rely-On-Proven-Strategies-for-Smoking-Cessation)  
- [Prescriber Insights: PA](https://paprescriber.therapeuticresearch.com/Content/Articles/PRL/2024/Jun/Rely-On-Proven-Strategies-for-Smoking-Cessation) 

 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. 

**Read More**: <https://hospital-pharmacist.therapeuticresearch.com/Content/Articles/PLH/2024/May/Prevent-Med-Errors-at-Transitions-of-Care>

- [Hospital Pharmacist’s Letter](https://hospital-pharmacist.therapeuticresearch.com/Content/Articles/PLH/2024/May/Prevent-Med-Errors-at-Transitions-of-Care) 

### 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](https://naturalmedicines.therapeuticresearch.com/news/news-items/2024/june/avoid-these-supplements-before-surgery.aspx) 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](https://naturalmedicines.therapeuticresearch.com/news/news-items/2024/june/avoid-these-supplements-before-surgery.aspx) 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](https://share.hsforms.com/1w2HISVuJQ5uCqQoOvu-qrQ4x1d) 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 

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## New Blog! Compounding Chronicles

#### **When’s the Last Time You Visited Your SOPs?** 

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## 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](https://trchealthcare.com/criticalpoint-blog-visiting-your-sops/) 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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## Clinical Resources

### Medication Talk, Pharmacy Podcast

Check out this month’s podcast, [*Opioids: Strategies for Safe Use*](https://trchealthcare.buzzsprout.com/1968313/14937143-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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### Popular Charts

[![female pharmacy employee looking at a tablet while holding meds](https://info.trchealthcare.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Images/Misc_Images/iStock-1135377743.jpeg?width=1254&height=771&name=iStock-1135377743.jpeg) ](https://pharmacist.therapeuticresearch.com/Home/PL)

- Hospital Pharmacist’s Letter: [Management of Non-Chemo Drug Extravasation](https://hospital-pharmacist.therapeuticresearch.com/Content/Segments/PRL/2015/Oct/Management-of-Non-Chemo-Drug-Extravasation-9044) 
- Hospital Pharmacy Technician’s Letter: [Resistant Gram-Negative Bacterial Infections](https://hospital-pharmacytech.therapeuticresearch.com/Content/Segments/PRL/2017/Apr/Resistant-Gram-Negative-Bacterial-Infections-10955) 
- Pharmacist’s Letter: [Topicals for Pain Relief](https://pharmacist.therapeuticresearch.com/Content/Segments/PRL/2016/Jan/Topicals-for-Pain-Relief-9274) 
- Pharmacist’s Letter Canada: [Topicals for Pain Relief](https://ca-pharmacist.therapeuticresearch.com/Content/Segments/PRL/2016/Jan/Topicals-for-Pain-Relief-9274) 
- Pharmacy Technician’s Letter: [Antibiotics in Pregnancy and Lactation](https://pharmacytech.therapeuticresearch.com/Content/Segments/PRL/2009/Jun/Antibiotics-in-Pregnancy-and-Lactation-1547) 
- Pharmacy Technician’s Letter Canada: [Treating Fibromyalgia](https://ca-pharmacytech.therapeuticresearch.com/Content/Segments/PRL/2017/Jun/Treating-Fibromyalgia-11179) 
- Prescriber Insights: APRN: [Drug Interactions: Cytochrome P450 (CYP), P-glycoprotein, and More](https://aprnprescriber.therapeuticresearch.com/Content/Segments/PRL/2016/May/Drug-Interactions-Cytochrome-P450-CYP-P-glycoprotein-and-More-9674) 
- Prescriber Insights: MD: [Comparison of Pneumococcal Vaccines](https://mdprescriber.therapeuticresearch.com/Content/Segments/PRL/2021/Dec/Comparison-of-Pneumococcal-Vaccines-S2112001) 
- Prescriber Insights: PA: [Managing Anaphylaxis](https://paprescriber.therapeuticresearch.com/Content/Segments/PRL/2020/Jun/Managing-Anaphylaxis-S2006002) 

[![female pharmacy employee looking at a tablet while holding meds](https://info.trchealthcare.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Images/Misc_Images/iStock-1135377743.jpeg?width=1254&height=771&name=iStock-1135377743.jpeg) ](https://pharmacist.therapeuticresearch.com/Home/PL)

- Hospital Pharmacist’s Letter: [Management of Non-Chemo Drug Extravasation](https://hospital-pharmacist.therapeuticresearch.com/Content/Segments/PRL/2015/Oct/Management-of-Non-Chemo-Drug-Extravasation-9044) 
- Hospital Pharmacy Technician’s Letter: [Resistant Gram-Negative Bacterial Infections](https://hospital-pharmacytech.therapeuticresearch.com/Content/Segments/PRL/2017/Apr/Resistant-Gram-Negative-Bacterial-Infections-10955) 
- Pharmacist’s Letter: [Topicals for Pain Relief](https://pharmacist.therapeuticresearch.com/Content/Segments/PRL/2016/Jan/Topicals-for-Pain-Relief-9274) 
- Pharmacist’s Letter Canada: [Topicals for Pain Relief](https://ca-pharmacist.therapeuticresearch.com/Content/Segments/PRL/2016/Jan/Topicals-for-Pain-Relief-9274) 
- Pharmacy Technician’s Letter: [Antibiotics in Pregnancy and Lactation](https://pharmacytech.therapeuticresearch.com/Content/Segments/PRL/2009/Jun/Antibiotics-in-Pregnancy-and-Lactation-1547) 
- Pharmacy Technician’s Letter Canada: [Treating Fibromyalgia](https://ca-pharmacytech.therapeuticresearch.com/Content/Segments/PRL/2017/Jun/Treating-Fibromyalgia-11179) 
- Prescriber Insights: APRN: [Drug Interactions: Cytochrome P450 (CYP), P-glycoprotein, and More](https://aprnprescriber.therapeuticresearch.com/Content/Segments/PRL/2016/May/Drug-Interactions-Cytochrome-P450-CYP-P-glycoprotein-and-More-9674) 
- Prescriber Insights: MD: [Comparison of Pneumococcal Vaccines](https://mdprescriber.therapeuticresearch.com/Content/Segments/PRL/2021/Dec/Comparison-of-Pneumococcal-Vaccines-S2112001) 
- Prescriber Insights: PA: [Managing Anaphylaxis](https://paprescriber.therapeuticresearch.com/Content/Segments/PRL/2020/Jun/Managing-Anaphylaxis-S2006002) 

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