by Eric Christianson | Jan 19, 2020 | Clinical Pharmacy News and New Drug Updates
FDA Approval The FDA has recently approved two generic versions of apixaban and from the amount of apixaban I’m seeing used in clinical practice, this is a great thing for overall healthcare and drug costs. Here’s the FDA’s statement. Because of this...
by Eric Christianson | Jan 15, 2020 | Pharmacist Legislative Advocacy
2020 Pharmacist Provider Status is being considered by the Trump administration. This is a good thing for the profession and more importantly, a good thing for patients. There were a couple of quotes from CMS Administrator Seema Verma with regards to provider status...
by Eric Christianson | Jan 12, 2020 | Gastrointestinal Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls, Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls For Pharmacists
In this case study, we discuss a situation where a drug causes a higher pH in the stomach. The elevated pH from an antacid can impact the absorption of other drugs. A 44-year-old female presents to the clinic with Strep throat. Her current medications include...
by Eric Christianson | Jan 8, 2020 | Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls For Pharmacists, Neurology, Pain, and Musculoskeletal Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
Diclofenac gel can be a beneficial tool in the management of localized osteoarthritis pain. There are many situations where acetaminophen is not effective and oral NSAIDs are intolerable or inappropriate. This is a type of situation where diclofenac gel may be...
by Eric Christianson | Jan 1, 2020 | BCACP Exam, Pharmacist Board Certification Information And Help
Much like the BCPS exam, the BCACP (Board Certified Ambulatory Care Pharmacist) exam is undergoing changes for the fall of 2020. (If you are looking for a breakdown of the BCPS 2020 Changes, find them here.) BCACP exam changes likely include a significantly greater...
