Keep Meds With REMS Requirements Straight

May 2018

Requirements for medications with Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies (REMS) confuse many clinicians.

We know FDA requires these programs for certain meds or med classes with serious safety concerns...to ensure benefits outweigh risks.

But with over 70 REMS programs, it can be tough to keep straight.

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Table of Contents

Shortages Use Multiple Strategies to Manage Pain During Injectable Opioid Shortages
IV Medications Consider Lactated Ringer's Over Saline for Fluid Resuscitation
Cystic Fibrosis Try to Continue the New Cystic Fibrosis Meds During a Hospital Stay
Antithrombotics Consider a Blended Approach to VTE Prophylaxis After Hip or Knee Replacement
Steroids Know When to Consider Corticosteroids for ICU Patients
Glaucoma Feel Comfortable Using Your Formulary Glaucoma Meds
Ophthalmology Give Patients Helpful Hints to Use Eye Drops Correctly
Practice Keep Meds With REMS Requirements Straight
Inhalers Be Prepared to Educate on New Inhaler Devices
New Drugs Watch for the New Desmopressin Nasal Spray (Noctiva) for Nocturia
Pregnancy Treat GI Symptoms During Pregnancy Carefully