Pharmacist's Letter Canada

September 2021 Issue

Expect Questions About Nextstellis for Contraception

Nextstellis (estetrol/drospirenone) will be the first oral contraceptive pill to contain a new estrogen in decades...

Resources

Chart: Comparison of Oral Contraceptives and Non-Oral Alternatives
FAQ: Choosing a Hormonal Contraceptive

Give Advice on Treating Fever in Children

Parents will ask you how to treat fever in kids...

Help Patients Manage Diabetes Meds During a Fast

How should diabetes meds be managed while fasting?...

Be Ready for Questions About Statin Use in Pregnancy

You'll hear controversy about whether statins are okay to use in pregnant patients...

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Editor's Picks

Parent checking child's temperature with oral thermometer and hand on forehead

Managing Fever in Children

Early-Release: Ivermectin for COVID-19

COVID-19 Resource Hub

CE & Training

Naloxone's Role in Opioid Overdose

Telehealth and Telephone Communication

Promoting Tobacco Cessation

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MED UPDATES

Nextstellis
drospirenone/estetrol
A new combination progestin (drospirenone) and estrogen (estetrol) oral contraceptive.

Duobrii
halobetasol/tazarotene
A combination very high-potency corticosteroid (halobetasol) and retinoid (tazarotene) lotion for plaque psoriasis.

Corzyna
ranolazine
An antianginal add-on therapy for patients with stable angina who are inadequately controlled or intolerant to first-line therapies.

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