Many hydrocodone/acetaminophen products will disappear

July 2012

Many hydrocodone/acetaminophen products will disappear...for good.

This is due to the phaseout of all Rx combo analgesics that contain more than 325 mg of acetaminophen per tablet or capsule.

It will also affect Esgic-Plus, Percocet, and many others.

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Table of Contents

Neurology & Pain Many hydrocodone/acetaminophen products will disappear
Osteoporosis more opportunities to prevent mix-ups with osteoporosis meds
Parkinson's Disease Neupro (NU-pro, rotigotine) patches will be back on your shelves
Pediatrics more emphasis on the prevention and treatment of type 2 diabetes in CHILDREN
Automated Dispensing avoiding mishaps when using automated dispensing devices (Parata, ScriptPro, etc)
Antibiotics Techs will continue to be challenged by "cephalosporin" antibiotic Rxs
Vitamins & Minerals whether they should STOP taking calcium and vitamin D supplements
Rheumatoid Arthritis Many patients with rheumatoid arthritis will end up taking multiple meds
Elderly Patients "H2-blocker" stomach acid reducers (Zantac, Pepcid, etc) might be inappropriate for elderly patients
Probiotics whether probiotics work for antibiotic-associated diarrhea
Migraine whether Botox and various supplements work to prevent migraines
Photosensitivity some drugs make patients more sensitive to the sun