OTC Transdermal Analgesic Patches in Pain Management
While these products are generally safe when used according to labeling, pharmacists must be familiar with available evidence in order to help patients safely self-medicate.
Ketoprofen 10%, Guaifenesin 10%, Amitriptyline HCl 3%, and Capsaicin 0.075% in Lipopen Ultra Cream Base
This formula may be used to treat mild-to-moderate pain.
Aripiprazole 1 mg/mL Oral Suspension
This may be suitable for patients who cannot take the solid oral dosage forms or tolerate the ingredients in the commercially available oral solution.
CMS Initiatives Regarding Pain-Management Issues
In 2018, CMS adopted a three-pronged approach to the public-health emergency posed by opioid use.
Perils of Mixing Opioids, Benzodiazepines
Opioid-related research developments of interest to pharmacists.
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