CUE CARD CONSULT #30

A new cream for you this week.

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1. Pictured Counselling Cue Card: a free sample of our counselling reference

2. Patient Consultation: exactly what a pharmacist may say to a patient picking up this medication, with formatting to show where the information is coming from on the cue card

Clearly, there are nuances that may not be captured in this format. The goal here is to provide you with an example of how a pharmacist may counsel a patient. Basic counselling tactics (e.g. showing the patient the labeled medication as you read it, having the patient repeat the information in their own words, double checking allergies, and so on) may not be depicted in the interest of keeping the content concise.

RPh: Hi! Is this medication new for you?

Patient: Yes.

RPh: Ok. What has (prescriber) told you?

Patient: They said it would help my eczema.

RPh: Ok. This medication is called NDUVRA or TAPINAROF, and you'll use it (as directed). It's in the family of what's called an AhR receptor agonist, but basically it will reduce inflammation, which will help your eczema. You only need to apply a thin layer. Side effects may include raised bumps called folliculitis or if you experience a new headache; please let us or your (prescriber) know if these occur or become bothersome. This medication may not be right for you if you have trouble with respiratory infections. Store it at room temperature.

RPh: Did you have any questions?

Patient: Is this safe if I am breastfeeding?

RPh: Though it's fairly new and there isn't much information available, as long as it doesn't make direct contact with your baby it should be fine given that it doesn't get into your system very much.

Patient: Ok thanks!

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