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Disposing of Abandoned Controlled Substance Prescriptions Properly

Long-term care facilities often manage and distribute medications that fall under the classification of “Schedule II” controlled substances. Some of those medications include hydromorphone, oxycodone, methadone, meperidine, opium, codeine, morphine …

The Rise Of Oral Chemotherapy Repositories

It should come as no surprise to anyone working in a long-term care facility, or the long-term care industry as a whole, that prescription medications frequently go unused. A recent …

Why Emergency Preparedness Plans for Pharmaceuticals Are Critical

Spring, while celebrated as a season of growth and renewal, is also a potentially treacherous season for violent weather. From severe thunderstorms that knock out power to late-season snow and …

Prior Authorization Reform Is A Welcome Concept for Long-Term Care

Filling prescription medications for patients in long-term care environments, particularly for elderly or complex patient populations, can be challenging not only because of the complexity of diagnoses but because of …

Expiring Federal Policies That Could Impact Healthcare Access 

The healthcare industry as a whole has experienced a series of significant changes since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. Regulatory adjustments made in response to the pandemic altered healthcare …

Audit of Psychotropic Use in Nursing Homes Acts as Additional Patient Safety Support

Polypharmacy, the simultaneous use of multiple medications at once, is a reality of our era. Statistics indicate that more than 40% of older adults take at least five prescription medications, …

4 Ways Technology Is Supporting Long-Term Care Pharmacies

Technological advances in seemingly every industry have ushered in a level of convenience that many professionals and consumers never knew they needed. Beyond convenience, technology also creates valuable efficiencies, saving …

How Long-Term Care Pharmacists Promote Medication Safety

Long-term care pharmacists not only have a responsibility to properly dispense medication, but they also have a responsibility to overall patient safety. While working to meet the medication needs of …

Safety First: Protocols For Dispensing Medications Properly

Safety protocols loom large in the day-to-day work pharmacists conduct. From personal safety to medication storage to safely dispensing prescribed medication, pharmacists are acutely aware of the importance of workplace …

6 Things To Know About Flu Season

Flu season is coming.  As predictable as changing leaves in the fall and Halloween candy on store shelves in September, the flu is a perennial adversary that keeps doctors, pharmacies, …