Compatibility of Flavoring Agents in Compounding Extemporaneous Omeprazole Oral Liquid.

In a previous study, the results of which were provided in an article published in the International Journal of Pharmaceutical Compounding, it was determined that FLAVORx's Grape flavor in extemporaneously compounded omeprazole oral liquid was found suitable. A follow-up study was conducted in which the authors explored four additional flavors (Professional Compounding Centers of America's Cherry Concentrate and their Orange Concentrate, and FLAVORx's Bubble Gum flavor and their Watermelon flavor) to allow pharmacists and patients greater flexibility and options to flavor omeprazole oral liquid. Oral liquids were compounded using 20-mg omeprazole delayed-release capsules, 8.

To Flavor or Not to Flavor Extemporaneous Omeprazole Liquid.

Omeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor used to treat the symptoms of gastro esophageal reflux disease, ulcers, excess stomach acid, infection with Helicobacter pylori, and to control the gastric side effects of various drugs. The approved dosage forms in the U.S.

Evaluation of the Use of a Virtual Patient on Student Competence and Confidence in Performing Simulated Clinic Visits.

To assess the effect of incorporating virtual patient activities in a pharmacy skills lab on student competence and confidence when conducting real-time comprehensive clinic visits with mock patients. Students were randomly assigned to a control or intervention group. The control group completed the clinic visit prior to completing virtual patient activities.