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Prescribing Red Flags and Suspicious Controlled Substance Orders: Current Cautionary Tales

The FDA Law Blog

Prescribing Red Flags The government alleged that from at least 2017 to April 2021 Defendants knowingly filled controlled substance prescriptions “that raised obvious ’red flags’ of potential abuse or diversion.” The CDC has advised clinicians to carefully assess increasing total opioid dosage to greater than 50 MMEs per day).

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Vraylar withdrawal: What to expect when stopping the drug

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Although Vraylar withdrawal is not a documented issue, there are reports of withdrawal-like symptoms from quitting other antipsychotics. Research published in 2021 found that while antipsychotic withdrawal is not widely recognized, some patients do experience symptoms after quitting second-generation antipsychotics.

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Tips For New Pharmacists – From An Antimicrobial Stewardship Pharmacist

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Therefore, prioritizing your assessment of patients with an imminent discharge time ( e.g. , reconciling medication discrepancies with their medications on admission and transfer; reviewing indications, efficacy, safety, dosage, and adherence of all medications prescribed) can significantly improve patient outcomes. . Clin Infect Dis.

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NICE recommends Celgene’s Ozanimod to treat ulcerative colitis

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The FDA had approved the drug for use as UC treatment in the US in May 2021. The recommended initial dosage is low, with a gradual build up in dosage, so as to reduce possible side effects such as upper respiratory infection, urinary tract infection, and hypertension.

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Pharmacists in Florida (and Elsewhere): Waive Prescribing Red Flags at Your Peril

The FDA Law Blog

DEA recently revoked the registration of Coconut Grove Pharmacy (“Coconut Grove”), like Gulf Med Pharmacy also in Florida, for its failure to resolve prescribing red flags and document such resolution. Coconut Grove Pharmacy; Decision and Order, 89 Fed. 50,372 , 50,377 (June 13, 2024). Gulf Med Pharmacy; Decision and Order, 86 Fed.

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CMC Requirements for New Drug Registration in Latin America

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Improvements have been observed by various regulatory agencies in Latin America for the acceptance and implementation of international standards—for instance, the ICH Common Technical Document (CTD) format. Additional required information beyond ICH guidelines, or non-value-added documents (e.g., 6, and 2.3.S.7 7 are required.

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The Beginner’s Guide to Mobile Healthcare Applications

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billion in 2021. Mobile apps can help healthcare workers remember their daily tasks, browse the documentation, and optimize communication within their teams. Such healthcare mobile apps for patients can calculate dosage or offer dosing suggestions based on multiple complex formulas and individual medical parameters. Calculators.