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Build competence in treating pain and reduce the risk of serious adverse outcomes with complimentary learning based on the FDA Blueprint and supported by an independent educational grant from the Opioid Analgesic REMS Program Companies. https://ow.ly/LMTy50QrQ8U

As pharmacists and healthcare professionals, one of the most difficult and stressful experiences we can encounter is making an error. Whether it's a misjudgment in dosage, a miscommunication, or a simple oversight, the consequences can be profound and far-reaching. 💡 Creating a healthy workplace culture isn't something that happens by chance. It requires careful thought about what is going well, what could go wrong, and what the consequences could be. ☘ Join us for this conversation where we will share how you can prevent, manage and respond to, the impact of errors on your mental health and well-being. You can click the link below to register and we hope to see you there! #PharmacyPractice #PatientSafety #HealthcareProfessionals #ContinuousImprovement #ErrorManagement #PatientCare #ProfessionalDevelopment

Everyone loves the new opioid options available with their abuse deterrents. But as pharmacists, we can't make any income from drug companies unlike other prescribers. It's important to remember that taking more opioids than prescribed is the most common form of abuse, which no abuse deterrent effects. So, before prescribing, ask yourself: does your patient really need that opioid? Or is there something more going on? Let's work together to ensure the safety and well-being of our patients.

🚨🚑 Ensuring the integrity of patient care is vital in First Responder agencies, and understanding the signs of drug diversion is crucial for safeguarding this commitment. From identifying missing medications, detecting altered drug records, and recognizing other red flags that may indicate drug diversion within your organization, our new blog, co-written with Hadi Al Buheisi (Account Executive), equips you with the knowledge and tools needed to combat drug diversion effectively. Discover more insights and actionable strategies here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/d_3CzR-x #FirstResponders #DrugDiversion #EmergencyMedicalServices

Be safe: register to receive urgent alerts about drug recalls and withdrawals! 📣 If you take clotting factor or immune globulin medications, consider registering with the Patient Notification System (from PPTA). When you register, you'll be able to receive instant alerts, via text or email, if there is a drug recall or withdrawal that affects you and your medication. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/eghQiBHr. Registration is free and confidential. #HPC #PPTA #drugrecalls

Public Consultation now open for reporting of Severe Cutaneous Adverse Reactions - it this is an area you work in, read this today! https://lnkd.in/gtVA_hEh

Adverse Drug Events (ADEs) contribute to 1 in 9 emergency department visits. Even more concerning, 1 in 3 of these are due to repeated prescriptions of the same drug. ActionADE is an application that allows providers to document and communicate standardized ADE information to prevent re-exposures to harmful medications. “When you go to a doctor, they can generally look up all your medications. What they don’t know is if you’ve had problems with certain drugs,” shares Glen Medcalf, who experienced several adverse reactions to his diabetes medication. “ActionADE could ensure that specialists, general practitioners or hospital staff have the information needed to act quickly on your past history.” Discover Glen's journey: https://ow.ly/xmkq50Ta3a4 #HealthResearch #EmergencyCare #AdverseDrugEvents

In May 2023, the FDA approved OPVEE, the first nalmefene nasal spray, a more potent and longer lasting emergency treatment to reverse opioid overdose. Given the rising number of opioid overdoses every year and deaths from synthetic opioids like fentanyl, a more potent and longer lasting treatment is now more critical than ever to treat mass casualty and community synthetic opioid overdose incidents. Learn more about our BARDA research at: https://ow.ly/maVR50QxpXv

Naloxone, also known as Narcan, is the lifesaving opioid overdose reversal medication. 👇 It is a short acting medication that can reverse a lethal dosage of opioids by temporarily blocking the effects of the drug. Narcan restores someone's ability to breath allowing time to access medical attention. Watch our free training video today and use the link in the description of the video to find out where you can access Narcan. https://lnkd.in/efsBM9ZQ #narcan #naloxone #narcantraining #overdoseprevention #preventoverdoses #opioidcrisis #narcankits #firstaidtraining #firstaidkit #savealife #reverseanoverdose #CPRtraining #communityhealth #publichealth