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What’s new? Pharmacist's Letter: November 2015; Vol: 31, No. 11:

Keeping up to date with the latest happening in pharmacy practice is important for all PSS members, and with that in mind, the PSS Hospital Chapter proudly presents “What’s New in PL”. This monthly brief update is designed to highlight topics that are published on a reputable resource “The Pharmacist Letter”, which may be of interest to pharmacists. The update is relevant to all pharmacists with sub topics in the areas of clinical and community practice.

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Topic of the month: Insulin Analogs versus Human Insulin

World Diabetes Day is on the 14th of November 2015 and in this month; we are featuring an article focusing on Insulin therapy. Learn more about the various types of insulin available and what their differences are. Help your patient manage their blood glucose by choosing the most appropriate insulin for their lifestyle.

Chart available: Human insulin compared to analogs with regards to A1C reduction, hypoglycemia risk, ease of use, cost, and accessibility, AND How to Switch Insulin Products

Clinical Updates:

1.     Empagliflozin and Cardiovascular Disease: Do read this PL update to find out more about the cardiovascular and mortality outcomes of the SGLT2 inhibitor, Empagliflozin.  

Chart available: Drugs for Type 2 Diabetes

2.     Aspirin for Primary Prevention: What is aspirin’s risk/benefit ratio in primary prevention of cardiovascular disease and should it be used for colorectal cancer prevention? Keep yourself updated with this PL update on the use of aspirin.

3.     Pneumococcal Vaccination in Adults: Who Gets What and When?

Do you know how long healthy seniors should wait between doses of different pneumococcal vaccines? Not sure? Check out the latest PL article on CDC’s recommendations on the administration of Prevnar 13 and Pneumovax 23

4.     Ouch I am in pain! Neuropathic pain, what are the treatment options?

Learn more about how to manage neuropathic pain in this PL article. Do check out the chart which summarizes all the treatment options.

Chart available: Pharmacologic options for treatment of neuropathic pain

 

Commonly asked questions in the community pharmacy:

1.     Does antibiotic help for my chronic sinusitis?

Antibiotics are commonly prescribed in the treatment for sinusitis, but are it helpful? What are the other options?  Learn more about managing Chronic Sinusitis in Adults.

Chart available: Options for the management of chronic sinusitis, co-morbidities in adults

2.     Does kinesiology tape actually work?

It is common to see kinesiology tapes on athletes and they are supposed to help relieve pain. Do they really work and improve performance? Find out more! 

3.     Heard of Prevagen?

Prevagen (Apoaequorin) is marketed in the US as a supplement to boost memory. What is it and does it really work? Yours answers in this PL article.