communication

Vivitrol

Dear list, Our medical director is interested in reviewing the use of Vivitrol to prevent relapse for substance abuse patients.  I don’t have experience with this medication & it would also be a new thing for our hospital.  ...

Nuvigil to Provigil Dose Conversion

Dear List, my practice site is wising to therapeutically interchange provigil for nuvigil orders any suggestions?   Paul   Paul L. Price, PharmD, BCPP Associate Professor, Pharmacy Practice and Psychiatry ...

Communication Discrepancies Between Physicians and Hospitalized Patients [Original Investigation]

Background  Hospital surveys indicate lack of patient awareness of diagnoses and treatments, yet physicians report they effectively communicate with patients. Gaps in understanding and communication could result in decreased quality of care. We sought to assess patient knowledge and perspectives of inpatient care and determine differences from physician assessments.

More and more keep coming to mind

Wow!  Well since you replied just to me I will assume your irritation is specific to my posting below.    This is not off topic.  It is in reply to a discussion related to teaching aids for addiction disease.  I ...

More and more keep coming to mind

Good fellows (maybe one of the best movies of all time) and Scarface.  Both movies depict people who claim early on to never use…and that changes quickly in both.   gml  

Iloperidone

Hello list,   Would you be willing to share whether or not you have chosen to add iloperidone to your institution's formulary, and if so why or why not?  Thank you! Terry Rutter-Waring,RPh Palmetto Health Baptist Columbia ...

Non oral anti-depressant

Hello all-   We have a pt who doesn't absorb well via GI tract.  We are currently brainstorming on anti-depressant treatment for him.  -- Topical selegiline isn't an option secondary to chronic infection with Zyvox use.  -- ...

Molindone

Listmates:   Is anyone aware of whether any company has picked up molindone and is continuing to manufacture and distribute it?   Any information appreciated.   Thanks   lynn   ...

Gatric Bypass and Lithium

Has anyone had any experience with using Lithium in Gastric Bypass?   Do you see less fluctuation with liquid than the capsules? Any input would be greatly appreciated! Thanks! Ericka L. Breden, PharmD, BCPP, CGP, FASCP Clinical Pharmacy ...

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