May 2022

US providers report substantial disruptions in vital supplies of saline injections, prefilled syringes.

Health systems should review HHS’ action plan and determine how to leverage cost savings to help eradicate HCV.

They play an indispensable role in the vaccination and management of complex regimens.

Watch for alopecia, arthralgia, diarrhea, fatigue, nausea, pyrexia, rash, and vomiting, among others.

Be aware of products containing gluten, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, and olmesartan.

Simplifying processes reduces errors in compounding, IV pump programming, and physician order entry.

Health care policy decisions based on sound data and research are essential for addressing the challenges.

Organizations should focus on improving employee well-being and reducing workplace stressors.

But pharmacists can implement medication use systems and collaborate with other health care professionals.

Not only is burnout impacting pharmacists, but it also has unacceptable impacts on patients.