May 2014. The Safe Injection Practices Issue. With medication shortages on the rise, itâs important. to reiterate best practice regarding drugs packaged. in single- and multi-use vials. The chart below. provides at-a-glance understanding of the. differences between these packaging options and.
How often should I have my cholesterol checked? If you are age 20 or older and have not been diagnosed with cardiovascular disease, the American Heart Association recommends having your cholesterol levels checked every four to six years as part of a cardiovascular risk assessment.
If you donât have heart disease or high cholesterol, you should have your triglycerides level checked at least every 5 years. Establish your baseline by having a lipid panel done in early adulthood, around 18 to 20 years old.Then, if that is normal, the American Heart Association recommends retesting every five years.f you are a diabetic or have pre-diabetes, or if you are overweight, have your triglycerides checked at least every year. If your triglycerides are above 150 mg/dl, it is best to check more often. Triglycerides, unless you are dealing with genetic issues, respond very nicely to changes in your diet and lifestyle.