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The BCGP pass rate has historically been excellent compared to BCPS, BCACP, critical care, etc. I had a request from a follower to comment on this given the recent drop in the BCGP pass rate. The BCGP credential has switched over to the BPS umbrella now. Prior to the switch, pass rates were around the […]
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BPS is the Board of Pharmacy Specialties and they are responsible for creating the certification exams, setting the passing score (historical pass rates) and managing the application process. There are a couple of planned BCPS application changes for 2019 and beyond. This actually affects all who are planning to take a pharmacist board certification exam, […]
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One of my favorite things to do is create content and give it away. I’m going to do that today or at least as cheaply as Amazon will allow me to! I’ve created and edited a new book where I’ve selected my favorite case studies, drug interactions, and clinical pearls to develop a massive (200+ […]
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Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors are most often used in mild to moderate Alzheimer’s dementia. They are often a hot button topic amongst the geriatric healthcare community. If you’ve worked with providers in geriatrics, you will know that some providers feel strongly that these medications can and do provide some symptomatic benefit while others feels that they do […]
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The two common dopamine agonists used in practice are pramipexole (Mirapex) and ropinerole (Requip). They are often used in the management of restless leg syndrome and also sometimes utilized in Parkinson’s disease. Here’s a few clinical pearls on these medications that you should definitely know! Dopamine agonist can cause hypotension. This is probably more likely […]
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