by Eric Christianson | Oct 30, 2019 | Drug Interaction Case Studies and Education For Pharmacists
In this case scenario below, I discuss the mirabegron tamoxifen interaction and how it can impact patient safety. KS is a 61-year-old female who presents with worsening urinary frequency. She has been diagnosed with overactive bladder and place on oxybutynin. She was...
by Eric Christianson | Oct 23, 2019 | Drug Interaction Case Studies and Education For Pharmacists
When the NOACs (sometimes referred to as DOACs) first came out they were heavily promoted as having fewer drug interactions compared to warfarin. This is true, but please remember that “fewer drug interactions” doesn’t mean “no drug...
by Eric Christianson | Oct 20, 2019 | Career Advice for Pharmacy Students, Residents and New Pharmacists, Clinical Pharmacy News and New Drug Updates
In an update from a previous post, the CPJE cheating scandal rolls on. Over 1,000 pharmacy students had their scores invalidated. This means that they have to make plans to retake the CPJE exam. In their most recent update on the CPJE cheating scandal, the California...
by Eric Christianson | Oct 16, 2019 | Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls For Pharmacists, Renal, Urology, and Electrolytes Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
As you are reviewing a medication list, it can be easy to overlook supplements. The next time you review a medication list and you see sodium chloride supplements on the list, I want you to think of this post. If you have a patient who needs more sodium, they likely...
by Eric Christianson | Oct 13, 2019 | BCPS Exam
Our 2020 BCPS Study Material has now been updated and is ready for release!! We’ve reviewed and followed the BCPS content outline closely! If you are considering taking the BCPS exam in the Spring OR Fall of 2020 next year, we’ve done quite a bit of...