Plavix

The target price is set to 9 in research note published this morning, the analysts mention that sanofi-aventis and bristol-myers squibb have agreed to settle the plavix litigation with apotex. Clopidogrel plavix ; is a powerful type of drug called a thienopyridine.

From the Center for Health Research, Portland, Ore Drs Brown, Nichols, and Elmer and Policy Analysis Inc, Brookline, Mass Mr Delea and Drs Edelsberg and Oster ; . Policy Analysis Inc was a paid consultant to Sanofi-Synthelabo, New York, NY, and Bristol-Myers Squibb Co, Princeton, NJ, on the development of a health-economics program for the prescription antiplatelet agent, clopidogrel bisulfate Plavlx ; , while this study was conducted. Web site ismp ; for links with USP, ISMP, and FDA. Or call 1-800 23-ERROR to report directly to the USP-ISMP Medication Errors Reporting Program. ISMP address: 1800 Byberry Rd, Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006. Phone: 215 9477797. E-mail: ismpinfo ismp . Not a week goes by that we don't hear about confusion between two products with similar names. For example, we recently learned about a handwritten prescription for the bronchodilator FORADIL formoterol ; that initially was misinterpreted as TORADOL ketorolac ; . In another case, a patient told her doctor she was taking "Plaxil" but she was actually taking PLAVIX clopidogrel ; . Her physician later misinterpreted "Plaxil" as PAXIL paroxetine ; and prescribed this medication for the patient, which caused several days of severe disorientation. With so many different products on the market, it is no wonder that clinicians and patients consistently report confusion. While manufacturers have an obligation to review new trademarks for error potential before use, there are some things that practitioners can do to help prevent errors with products that have look- or sound-alike names. Look for the possibility of name confusion when adding a new product to the pharmacy inventory or hospital formulary. Have a few clinicians hand write the product name and directions as they would appear in a typical prescription or hospital order. Ask your colleagues to view the samples of the written product name and pronounce it to determine if it looks or sounds like any other product or medical term. It may be helpful to have colleagues first look at the scripted product name to determine how they would interpret it before the actual product name is provided to them for pronunciation. Once the product name is known, practitioners may be less likely to see more familiar product names in the written samples. If the potential for confusion with other products is identified, take steps to avoid errors as listed below. Take every opportunity to teach physicians and your patients that prescriptions should clearly specify the dosage form, drug strength, and complete directions. Patients should insist that their doctors include the product's indication on all prescriptions and on inpatient prn orders. With name pairs known to be problematic, we teach physicians to reduce the potential for confusion by writing prescriptions using both the brand and generic names. Listing both names on medication records and computer screens may also be helpful. Whenever possible, determine the purpose of the medication before dispensing or administering it. Many products with look- or sound-alike names are used for different purposes. Accept verbal or telephone orders only when truly necessary. Encourage staff to transcribe the prescription then read back all orders, spelling the product name and stating the indication where appropriate ; . Reading back the prescription, rather than repeating back the prescription is important. It best assures that you've both heard and transcribed the prescription correctly.

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