Pharmacist's Letter Hospital

Chart: <a href="/Content/Segments/PRL/2015/Apr/Comparison-of-Parenteral-Iron-Replacement-8381">Comparison of Parenteral Iron Replacement
Chart: <a href="/Content/Segments/PRL/2017/Apr/Reducing-Perioperative-Blood-Transfusions-10976">Reducing Perioperative Blood Transfusions
Chart: Comparison of Oral Iron Supplements

January 2019 Issue

You'll see expanded use of IV iron in medical patients....

You may see LESS use of antipsychotics for delirium....

You'll see more emphasis on perioperative care of cirrhosis patients....

You'll hear more debate about appropriate use of VTE prophylaxis in MEDICAL patients....

Pill

Xofluza
baloxavir
New oral antiviral medication to treat influenza.

Nuzyra
omadacycline
An oral/injectable tetracycline class antibiotic for community-acquired pneumonia and skin infections.

Primatene Mist
epinephrine
OTC epinephrine inhaler for mild asthma symptoms.