Sharp Grossmont Medical Staff E-Bulletin
Keeping Our Physicians Updated Volume #234 April 18, 2012


Removal of Protonix and Prevacid from PowerPlans for Ulcer Prophylaxis

Calendar Updates

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  • Removal of Protonix and Prevacid from PowerPlans for Ulcer Prophylaxis
  • Due to recent FDA warnings about the use of Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) and increased risk for clostridium difficile infection, Evidence Based Medicine is removing Protonix and Prevacid from PowerPlans related to Ulcer Prophylaxis (including removal of the PowerPlan, Ulcer Prophylaxis Medications Common). Pepcid will remain in PowerPlans as the standard of care for ulcer prophylaxis.

  • Calendar Updates
  • May 11 - Rose Garden Memorial for Dr. Marxen
    June 13 - Concert under the Stars
    June 15 - Dancing with the Doctors
    September 19 - General Medical Staff Meeting
    December 4 - SGH Medical Staff Holiday Party

    Watch for specific details on each event or call Lesley Bradley at 619-740-4145 or email her at lesley.bradley@sharp.com.

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