Hawaiian Dance Crew Month
September 3, 2018 9:28 pm Leave your thoughtsIn appreciation of our partners’ long-term loyalty, we surprised 10 of our favorite healthcare facilities with a FREE resident... View Article
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Aboard The Timeless Yacht!
July 23, 2018 5:02 pm Leave your thoughts
Dare to Deinstitutionalize
July 9, 2018 11:45 pm Leave your thoughtsHave you embraced the culture change movement? Learn the latest practices proven to improve long-term care outcomes For decades, facilities... View Article
Minding Millennials: The future of LTC
July 2, 2018 4:25 pm Leave your thoughtsIn America, roughly 1 in 4 caregivers are aged 18 to 34 Here’s how millennials really feel about care overage Today’s... View Article
SpecialtyRX is Expanding to Better Serve You!
June 26, 2018 6:59 pm Leave your thoughtsDear SpecialtyRx Partner, We are so excited to tell you about our latest acquisition, the all-new
Veramyst Nasal Spr
June 26, 2018 5:58 pm Leave your thoughtsStrength: 27.5mcg Discontinued? No Alternatives: Fluticasone 50mcg Spr Other: Med available in limited supply
Vancomycin Inj
June 26, 2018 5:56 pm Leave your thoughtsStrength: All strengths Discontinued? No Alternatives: Zyvox, Cubicin, Tygacil (IV) Other: Med available in limited supply
Thiothixene Caps
June 26, 2018 5:55 pm Leave your thoughtsStrength: All strengths Discontinued? No
Thioridazine caps
June 26, 2018 5:55 pm Leave your thoughtsStrength: All strengths Discontinued? No Alternatives: Fluphenazine, perphenazine
Strovite One Vitamins
June 26, 2018 5:55 pm Leave your thoughtsDiscontinued? No Alternatives: Multivitamins w/ minerals
Sodium Chloride 0.9%
June 26, 2018 5:54 pm Leave your thoughtsStrength: All sizes Discontinued? No
Sodium Bicarbonate Inj
June 26, 2018 5:54 pm Leave your thoughtsStrength: 8.4% Discontinued? No Alternatives: Sodium Bicarbonate Inj 4.2%
Scopalamine patch
June 26, 2018 5:53 pm Leave your thoughtsDiscontinued? No Alternatives: Brand Transderm
Sarna sensitive lotion
June 26, 2018 5:53 pm Leave your thoughtsDiscontinued? No Alternatives: Cerave itch relieve lotion ; men-phor lotion; aveeno anti-itch cream
Refresh PM Oint
June 26, 2018 5:52 pm Leave your thoughtsDiscontinued? No
Refresh Lacrilube Oint
June 26, 2018 5:52 pm Leave your thoughtsDiscontinued? No
Phenytoin Inj
June 26, 2018 5:52 pm Leave your thoughtsDiscontinued? No Alternatives: Phenytoin caps, susp, chew tabs; Levetiractiam Inj
Potassium Chloride Inj
June 26, 2018 5:51 pm Leave your thoughtsDiscontinued? No Alternatives: Liquid, Tabs, Caps Other: Med available in limited supply
Oxycodone ER
June 26, 2018 5:51 pm Leave your thoughtsStrength: All strengths Discontinued? No Alternatives: Brand Oxycontin
Nephronex Liquid
June 26, 2018 5:50 pm Leave your thoughtsDiscontinued? No
Natural Forte Tears
June 26, 2018 5:50 pm Leave your thoughtsDiscontinued? Yes Alternatives: Artificial Tears
Naphazoline Sol Opth
June 26, 2018 5:49 pm Leave your thoughtsStrength: 0.1% Discontinued? No Alternatives: Visine Soln
Mucomyst
June 26, 2018 5:49 pm Leave your thoughtsStrength: 20% Discontinued? No Alternatives: 10% Other: Med available in limited supply
Morphine Sulfate Oral Syringe
June 26, 2018 5:48 pm Leave your thoughtsStrength: 20mg/mL, 1mL Discontinued? Yes Alternatives: Morphine Sulfate 10mg/0.5mL, 1mL Oral Syringe
Morphine sulfate for Inj
June 26, 2018 5:48 pm Leave your thoughtsStrength: All strengths Discontinued? No Alternatives: Morphine oral solution, morphine tablets (IR and ER)
Metoprolol tab
June 26, 2018 5:47 pm Leave your thoughtsStrength: 75mg Discontinued? No Alternatives: Metoprolol 25mg, 50mg, 100mg tabs
Lidocaine HCl Inj
June 26, 2018 5:47 pm Leave your thoughtsStrength: 1%, 10mL Discontinued? 10mL size only Alternatives: Other vial sizes available
Levocetirizine tab
June 26, 2018 5:46 pm Leave your thoughtsStrength: 5mg Discontinued? No Alternatives: Cetirizine 10mg tab
LacHydrin Lotion/Cream
June 26, 2018 5:45 pm Leave your thoughtsStrength: 5% Discontinued? No Alternatives: Ammonium Lactate 12%
Isosorbide Dinitrate ER
June 26, 2018 5:45 pm Leave your thoughtsStrength: 40mg Discontinued? No Alternatives: Isosorbide Dinitrate 5,10,20,30mg Isosorbide Mononitrate ER 30mg
Insyte Catheter
June 26, 2018 5:44 pm Leave your thoughtsStrength: 18G, 20G Discontinued? Yes Alternatives: 22G or 24G
Hypotears Soln
June 26, 2018 5:44 pm Leave your thoughtsDiscontinued? No Alternatives: Isopto Tears, Tears Natural Free
Hydromorphone for Inj
June 26, 2018 5:44 pm Leave your thoughtsStrength: All strengths Discontinued? No Alternatives: Hydromorphone Tabs or 1mg/ml oral solution
Hydroxyzine Inj
June 26, 2018 5:43 pm Leave your thoughtsStrength: 50mg/mL Discontinued? Yes Alternatives: Hydroxyzine Inj 25mg/mL
Hexavitamin
June 26, 2018 5:43 pm Leave your thoughtsDiscontinued? Yes Alternatives: Multivitamin Tab/Cap
Genteal Gel
June 26, 2018 5:42 pm Leave your thoughtsDiscontinued? Yes Alternatives: Genteal Drops/Tears; Systane
Elta Seal Cream
June 26, 2018 5:42 pm Leave your thoughtsStrength: 6% Discontinued? Yes
Duloxetine caps
June 26, 2018 5:41 pm Leave your thoughtsStrength: 40mg Discontinued? No Alternatives: Duloxetine 20mg, 30mg, 60mg
Dorzolamide/Timolol Drops
June 26, 2018 5:41 pm Leave your thoughtsDiscontinued? No Alternatives: Drugs available separately
Dilaudid Tabs (Brand)
June 26, 2018 5:40 pm Leave your thoughtsStrength: 2mg Discontinued? No Alternatives: Hydromorphone Tabs 2mg
Diazepam Inj
June 26, 2018 5:40 pm Leave your thoughtsStrength: All strengths Discontinued? No Alternatives: Diazepam Gel Midazolam Inj 5mg/mL
Dextrose Syringe 50%
June 26, 2018 5:39 pm Leave your thoughtsDiscontinued? No
Cephalexin Tabs
June 26, 2018 5:38 pm Leave your thoughtsStrength: 500mg Discontinued? No Alternatives: Cephalexin 500mg capsules
Cefadroxil tab
June 26, 2018 5:38 pm Leave your thoughtsStrength: 1gm Discontinued? No Alternatives: Cefadroxil 500mg; cefadroxil susp
Calcium Gluconate Tabs
June 26, 2018 5:37 pm Leave your thoughtsStrength: 500mg Discontinued? Yes
Calcium Carbonate
June 26, 2018 5:37 pm Leave your thoughtsStrength: 1250mg Discontinued? Yes Alternatives: Calcium Carbonate 500mg
Bactroban Nasal
June 26, 2018 5:36 pm Leave your thoughtsStrength: 2% Discontinued? Yes Alternatives: Mupirocin Oint
Bacitracin/Polymixin Opth Oint
June 26, 2018 5:35 pm Leave your thoughtsDiscontinued? No Alternatives: Neo/Poly B/Gramicidin Opth Oint
Artificial Tears Ointment
June 26, 2018 5:35 pm Leave your thoughtsDiscontinued? no Alternatives: Lubrifresh PM
Ampicillin
June 26, 2018 5:30 pm Leave your thoughtsStrength: 250mg Discontinued? Yes Alternatives: 500mg caps or IV vials ONLY
Seminar + Cruise JULY 24
June 21, 2018 11:17 pm Leave your thoughtsTo join us for a day at sea as we embark on a journey of knowledge, delicious food, and fun... View Article
‘Right to Try’ – Right or Wrong?
June 12, 2018 12:35 am Leave your thoughtsCapitol Hill continues to shake up details of consumer drug access Where does your facility stand on ‘Right to Try’?... View Article
Our newest team members are here to serve.
May 22, 2018 6:16 pm Leave your thoughtsSpecialtyRx is getting a quadruple dose of exceptional team members. Meet the following four superstars, here for the long term:... View Article
Veramyst Nasal Spr
May 22, 2018 5:59 pm Leave your thoughtsAlternatives: Fluticasone 50mcg Spr Strength: 27.5mcg Discontinued? No Other: Med available in limited supply
Strovite One Vitamins
May 22, 2018 5:58 pm Leave your thoughtsAlternatives: Multivitamins w/ minerals Discontinued? No
Sodium Chloride 0.9%
May 22, 2018 5:58 pm Leave your thoughtsStrength: All sizes Other: Pharmacy will not replenish backup boxes until relief of the shortage
Sodium Bicarbonate Inj
May 22, 2018 5:57 pm Leave your thoughtsAlternatives: Sodium Bicarbonate Inj 4.2% Strength: 8.4% Discontinued? No
Scopalamine patch
May 22, 2018 5:56 pm Leave your thoughtsAlternatives: Brand Transderm Discontinued? No
Sarna sensitive lotion
May 22, 2018 5:56 pm Leave your thoughtsAlternatives: Cerave itch relieve lotion ; men-phor lotion; aveeno anti-itch cream Discontinued? No
Refresh PM Oint
May 22, 2018 5:55 pm Leave your thoughtsDiscontinued? No
Refresh Lacrilube Oint
May 22, 2018 5:55 pm Leave your thoughtsDiscontinued? No
Phenytoin Inj
May 22, 2018 5:54 pm Leave your thoughtsAlternatives: Phenytoin caps, susp, chew tabs; Levetiractiam Inj Discontinued? No
Potassium Chloride Inj
May 22, 2018 5:54 pm Leave your thoughtsAlternatives: Liquid, Tabs, Caps Discontinued? No Other: Med available in limited supply
Oxycodone ER
May 22, 2018 5:53 pm Leave your thoughtsAlternatives: Brand Oxycontin Strength: All strengths Discontinued? No
Nephronex Liquid
May 22, 2018 5:52 pm Leave your thoughtsDiscontinued? No
Natural Forte Tears
May 22, 2018 5:52 pm Leave your thoughtsAlternatives: Artificial Tears Discontinued? Yes
Naphazoline Sol Opth
May 22, 2018 5:51 pm Leave your thoughtsAlternatives: Visine Soln Strength: 0.1% Discontinued? No
Mucomyst
May 22, 2018 5:50 pm Leave your thoughtsAlternatives: 10% Strength: 20% Discontinued? No Other: Med available in limited supply
Morphine Sulfate Oral Syringe
May 22, 2018 5:50 pm Leave your thoughtsAlternatives: Morphine Sulfate 10mg/0.5mL, 1mL Oral Syringe Strength: 20mg/mL, 1mL Discontinued? Yes
Morphine sulfate for Inj
May 22, 2018 5:49 pm Leave your thoughtsAlternatives: Morphine oral solution, morphine tablets (IR and ER) Strength: All strengths Discontinued? No
Lidocaine HCl Inj
May 22, 2018 5:48 pm Leave your thoughtsAlternatives: Other vial sizes available Strength: 1%, 10mL Discontinued? 10mL size only
Levocetirizine tab
May 22, 2018 5:48 pm Leave your thoughtsAlternatives: Cetirizine 10mg tab Strength: 5mg Discontinued? No
Isosorbide Dinitrate ER
May 22, 2018 5:47 pm Leave your thoughtsAlternatives: Isosorbide Dinitrate 5,10,20,30mg Isosorbide Mononitrate ER 30mg Strength: 40mg Discontinued? No
LacHydrin Lotion/Cream
May 22, 2018 5:45 pm Leave your thoughtsAlternatives: Ammonium Lactate 12% Strength: 5% Discontinued? No
Insyte Catheter
May 22, 2018 5:44 pm Leave your thoughtsAlternatives: 22G or 24G Strength: 18G, 20G Discontinued? Yes
Hypotears Soln
May 22, 2018 5:43 pm Leave your thoughtsAlternatives: Isopto Tears, Tears Natural Free Discontinued? No
Hydromorphone for Inj
May 22, 2018 5:43 pm Leave your thoughtsAlternatives: Hydromorphone Tabs or 1mg/ml oral solution Strength: All strengths Discontinued? No
Hydroxyzine Inj
May 22, 2018 5:42 pm Leave your thoughtsAlternatives: Hydroxyzine Inj 25mg/mL Strength: 50mg/mL Discontinued? Yes
Hexavitamin
May 22, 2018 5:41 pm Leave your thoughtsAlternatives: Multivitamin Tab/Cap Discontinued? Yes
Genteal Gel
May 22, 2018 5:40 pm Leave your thoughtsAlternatives: Genteal Drops/Tears; Systane Discontinued? Yes
Elta Seal Cream
May 22, 2018 5:39 pm Leave your thoughtsStrength: 6% Discontinued? Yes
Duloxetine caps
May 22, 2018 5:39 pm Leave your thoughtsAlternatives: Duloxetine 20mg, 30mg, 60mg Strength: 40mg Discontinued? No
Dorzolamide/Timolol Drops
May 22, 2018 5:38 pm Leave your thoughtsAlternatives: Drugs available separately Discontinued? No
Dilaudid Tabs (Brand)
May 22, 2018 5:37 pm Leave your thoughtsAlternatives: Hydromorphone Tabs 2mg Strength: 2mg Discontinued? No
Diazepam Inj
May 22, 2018 5:37 pm Leave your thoughtsAlternatives: Diazepam Gel Midazolam Inj 5mg/mL Strength: All strengths Discontinued? No
Dextrose Syringe 50%
May 22, 2018 5:36 pm Leave your thoughtsDiscontinued? No
Cephalexin Tabs
May 22, 2018 5:36 pm Leave your thoughtsAlternatives: Cephalexin 500mg capsules Strength: 500mg Discontinued? No
Cefadroxil tab
May 22, 2018 5:35 pm Leave your thoughtsAlternatives: Cefadroxil 500mg; cefadroxil susp Strength: 1gm Discontinued? No
Calcium Gluconate Tabs
May 22, 2018 5:35 pm Leave your thoughtsStrength: 500mg Discontinued? Yes
Calcium Carbonate
May 22, 2018 5:34 pm Leave your thoughtsAlternatives: Calcium Carbonate 500mg Strength: 1250mg Discontinued? Yes
Bydureon inj
May 22, 2018 5:33 pm Leave your thoughtsAlternatives: Bydureon Dual Chamber Pen; Bydureon Bcise Strength: 2mg Discontinued? Yes
Bactroban Nasal
May 22, 2018 5:32 pm Leave your thoughtsAlternatives: Mupirocin Oint Strength: 2% Discontinued? Yes
Bacitracin/Polymixin Opth Oint
May 22, 2018 5:25 pm Leave your thoughtsAlternatives: Neo/Poly B/Gramicidin Opth Oint Discontinued? No
Atrovent HFA inhaler
May 22, 2018 5:25 pm Leave your thoughtsAlternatives: Ipratropium neb solution, Spiriva Discontinued? No
Ampicillin
May 22, 2018 5:03 pm Leave your thoughtsAlternatives: 500mg caps or IV vials ONLY Strength: 250mg Discontinued? Yes
Trump’s Quest to Lower Rx Costs
May 20, 2018 11:51 pm Leave your thoughtsThe president’s prescription drug proposals aim to ease financial burden Here are 3 ways Trump’s plans could change the face... View Article
Have you heard? Higher pay for SNF
May 16, 2018 11:44 pm Leave your thoughtsCMS officials announce a 2.4% pay hike for skilled nursing Here are all the details on the latest Medicare updates... View Article
Statins: A cholesterol cure-all?
May 1, 2018 11:40 pm Leave your thoughtsFewer than 40% of adults get the cholesterol meds they need How does your facility approach statin administration? People with... View Article
On This Week’s Menu: Memory Care Meals
April 27, 2018 11:12 pm Leave your thoughtsDementia has a direct impact on patient weight and nutrition Check out top industry trends for enhancing the dining experience... View Article
Have you embraced the spirit of springtime renewal?
April 20, 2018 10:48 pm Leave your thoughtsMake a fresh start with these simple approaches to LTC improvement The spring season inspires positive regeneration and rebirth in... View Article