Review of Target-Specific Anticoagulation Reversal Agents.

Bleeding related to direct oral anticoagulants accounts for nearly half of emergency department visits annually and until recently there were no reversal antidotes available. As there continues to be a shift in prescribing practices away from warfarin, it is essential to have these reversal agents readily available for the treatment of life-threatening bleeds associated with these anticoagulants. In addition, for agents that continue to lack a targeted reversal agent (eg, low-molecular-weight heparin, antiplatelets, and new antithrombotics), it is imperative that research continues to evaluate improved reversal strategies.

Student observations of medication error reporting practices in community pharmacy settings.

Background: Medication safety practices and methods for reporting errors in community pharmacies are relatively unknown.

Objective: (s): The primary objective of this study was to describe student-reported data on medication safety and error reporting practices in community pharmacies, and secondarily describe student learning from this assignment.

Methods: Second professional year pharmacy students enrolled at Purdue University College of Pharmacy in the United States observed and recorded medication safety and error reporting practices as part of an experiential assignment.