Many institutions are working with patients to try to taper off of opioids. Setting up an opioid taper schedule is not something that should be taken lightly. This is a process that I’ve helped with quite a bit so I definitely have an understanding that...
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...
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...
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...
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...
