Drug Topics October 2020

Oliceridine (Olinvyk; Trevena, Inc) is an intravenous opioid agonist indicated in adults for management of acute severe pain in a hospital or controlled clinical setting.

In the absence of rock-solid data to the contrary, wearing a mask seems to be a small sacrifice to protect each other’s health.

Pharmacists are uniquely qualified to ensure patients receive sufficient pain relief.

Help patients with upper respiratory infections choose an OTC product that’s right for them.

Patients now have a variety of options to help them lose weight, and pharmacists can offer a variety of specialized services to support their patients’ needs.

What happens next in health care depends largely on COVID-19, especially in light of the breaking news that the President has been diagnosed with COVID-19. And then, of course, on the 2020 presidential election itself.

October is American Pharmacists Month. This year more than ever, take time to acknowledge the valuable contributions of your pharmacy staff.