Assess Alternatives When Sterile Water Runs Dry

March 2018

Pharmacists will be creative to overcome shortages of sterile water bags and vials.

Consider these strategies when navigating alternatives during this latest round of IV fluid shortages.

Assess other diluent options. Reserve sterile water for meds without diluent alternatives, such as olanzapine or some chemo meds.

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Table of Contents

Shortages Assess Alternatives When Sterile Water Runs Dry
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Nausea & Vomiting Consider the Benefits of New Meds to Prevent Chemo-Induced Nausea and Vomiting
New Drugs Don't Expect the New Anticoagulant Betrixaban to be Added to Your Formulary
Hyperglycemia Don't Jump to Insulin in All Patients With Steroid-Induced Hyperglycemia
Obesity & Weight Loss Help With Med Adjustments After Weight Loss Surgery
New Drugs Make Sure Patients on Sublocade Have an Active Order in the EHR
Bowel Preps Help Reduce Cancelled Colonoscopies by Minimizing Inadequate Bowel Preps
Pregnancy Weigh Pros and Cons of Antibiotic Options for UTI in Pregnancy
Poison Prevention Help Protect Patients From Accidental Poisonings
New Drugs Don't Expect the New Anticoagulant Betrixaban to be Added to Your Formulary
New Drugs Make Sure Patients on Sublocade Have an Active Order in the EHR