May registered nurses (RNs) “compound” Tamiflu suspension if needed?
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has provided a document detailing Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) of antivirals to treat H1N1 flu. That document is found here: http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/eua/ More specifically, the document contains detailed information about Tamiflu, which is found here: http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/eua/pdf/tamiflu-patients.pdf. The first question on the second page states: What if my child or I cannot swallow capsules? For pediatric patients who cannot swallow capsules, TAMIFLU® Oral Suspension is preferred. If the oral suspension is not available, TAMIFLU® capsules may be opened and mixed with sweetened liquids such as regular or sugar-free chocolate syrup. Accordingly, there is no apparent need to “compound” Tamiflu suspension from the capsules. Dispensing professionals should simply instruct parents or other patients to open the capsule and mix the contents as described. Dispensing professionals can also provide this service for parents or other patients who
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