Make the Most of What a Licensed Technician Can Do

August 2016

You'll see more emphasis on making the most of the licensed pharmacy technician's role.

This is part of the trend throughout Canada for pharmacists to have even more of a clinical role...to improve patient care and safety.

Consider delegating more tasks to your licensed techs...to improve your pharmacy's workflow and efficiency.

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Table of Contents

Practice Make the Most of What a Licensed Technician Can Do
Naloxone Use These Tips On How to Offer Patients Naloxone Rescue Therapy
Diabetes Consider Cardiovascular Disease When Recommending Metformin Add-Ons
Diabetes Recommend Monitoring Kidney Function in Patients Starting an SGLT2 Inhibitor
Antidepressants Recommend Monitoring Blood Pressure With the New Antidepressant Fetzima
Women's Health Be Familiar With Alternatives to Lyrica in Pregnant Women
Adverse Events Avoid Hydroxyzine in Patients at High Risk of QT Prolongation
Epilepsy Consider Brivaracetam (Brivlera) As An Alternative To Levetiracetam
MRSA Help Patients Understand What Really Works to Prevent Spreading MRSA
Parkinson's Disease Suggest Reducing Parkinson's Meds that Might be Contributing to Psychosis
Gastroenterology Recommend Antacids WithOUT Aspirin for Patients at Risk for GI Bleeding
Medication Errors Don't Mistake the Abbreviation "Q6pm" for "Every 6 Hours as Needed"
OTC Products Tell Patients Denatured Alcohol is NOT for Medical Use