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07/17/17 DC -- pantoprazole (Protonix) IV shortage

From: David Collette
To: Pharmacists
Sent: Monday, July 17, 2017 2:42:28 PM
Subject: PROTONIX IV shortage - again!

We have a CRITICAL IV PANTOPRAZOLE shortage and need everyone possible switched to an alternate product. Travis has built a report under the DRUG SHORTAGE MANAGEMENT tab in Sentri7 to aid you in identifying these patients.

  • If a PPI is indicated and the patient can take PO, please switch to PO pantoprazole with the next dose

  • If the patient is unable to swallow PO, we have PREVACID SoluTab ODT available

  • If a parenteral acid blocker is absolutely needed, we have famotidine IV in stock

  • If there is no clear need for acid suppression, considering recommending that all such products be discontinued.

Thanks for your prompt attention to this matter - with our current usage, we will be totally out of pantoprazole IV in a matter of days. DAVID
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David R. Collette, Pharm.D., FASHP
Operations Manager, Professional Services






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