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Diclofenac vs. Meloxicam For Treating Pain

BuzzRx

Besides the concern for gastrointestinal side effects, NSAIDs also have precautions for cardiovascular events such as heart attacks. Dosage forms for meloxicam include oral tablet, oral disintegrating tablet, capsule, and oral suspension, and intravenous solution. Diclofenac costs approximately $12 for 30 of the 75 mg tablets.

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Cutting the carbon costs of cytotoxic drug production

Hospital Pharmacy Europe

Rising temperatures and extreme weather events are driving higher rates of food- and water-borne illnesses, amongst other conditions. A multidisciplinary team, including hospital pharmacists and a technician, gathered data on medication usage, single-use items, intravenous solutions, energy consumption, staff transport and waste.