Insights Newsletter May 2023: Emerging Trends for Clinical Leadership

This month’s Insights Newsletter covers the latest practice-changing pharmacy updates, emerging trends, and natural medicines trending topics and resources. Learn about our easy-to-use prewritten pharmacy policy and procedures templates, check out the latest virtual compounding training schedule, and more!

Prepare for OTC Narcan Nasal Spray

Opioid overdoses and deaths continue to be a major public health concern. Narcan (naloxone) 4 mg nasal spray will make the prescription-to-OTC switch to help increase access to this life-saving treatment. We provide talking points healthcare professionals can use to help patients, caregivers, and families get on board with naloxone. We include tips on how to offer patients naloxone as well as key patient education pearls, such as how to identify a possible overdose, administer naloxone, and get follow-up care. Read Newsletter

Magnesium Supplements Are All the Rage

Magnesium supplements are becoming the talk of the town on social media outlets for conditions like insomnia. Patients may call on providers for advice on using magnesium products. We cover the uses that are being touted on social media like inducing relaxation and calming the nervous system. Read Newsletter

Do Your Pharmacists Meet National Standards for Antimicrobial Stewardship?

Combating infectious diseases requires effective antibiotic management in hospitals and healthcare systems nationwide. Trained pharmacists are key players in multidisciplinary teams, leading to increased demand for their expertise in antimicrobial stewardship. RxAdvanced: Antimicrobial Stewardship offers an affordable CE program with 11.5 hours of ACPE-accredited training.  Learn More

Other Covered Topics

Check out our latest Medication Talk pharmacy podcast, and don’t forget to check out the upcoming CriticalPoint virtual compounding training schedule.