Nevada News: Words of Caution

January 1, 2007 10:28 am Topics: Patient counseling

Reprinted from the January 2007 Nevada State Board of Pharmacy Newsletter.

1. We have reports of instances involving the sig “take ½ tab” being misread by patients as “take 1 to 2 tabs.” This once again demonstrates the importance of patient counseling.
2. Board staff has been alerted to a number of pharmacies being contacted by phone to order pints of iodine. The caller claims to own a tattoo shop, needing the iodine for tattooing, when in reality it is most likely being used to make methamphetamine.
3. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on October 23, 2006 announced the discovery of more counterfeit Lifescan, Inc, One Touch^® blood glucose strips. The original announcement was made October 3, 2006, citing the counterfeit test strips being distributed to pharmacies nationwide by various distributors. The potential for injury secondary to improper insulin treatment due to inaccurate test results is obvious and demonstrates the need for stronger pedigree laws. (Please see page 2 of this Newsletter for further information.)