by Eric Christianson | Jan 3, 2018 | Pharmacist Legislative Advocacy
I literally got the email this morning that a majority of senators support the 2018 Pharmacist Provider Status legislation! This happens to be an incredibly timely post from an expert on provider status. Dr. Jaclyn Boyle was kind enough to share some insight on 2018...
by Eric Christianson | Dec 31, 2017 | BCPS Exam, Pharmacist Board Certification Information And Help
In the video below, I lay out some information regarding preparation for the BCPS Pharmacotherapy Exam. It is a very challenging exam with approximately 1/3 failing the exam. I outline some ideas on how to prepare, what the exam looks like, and the importance of...
by Eric Christianson | Dec 27, 2017 | Career Advice for Pharmacy Students, Residents and New Pharmacists
Alex Barker, PharmD is on a mission to help pharmacists create inspiring work and lives. He is the creator “The Happy PharmD” He put together this guest post cover letters for your residency application. Pharmacy school doesn’t leave you with much energy...
by Eric Christianson | Dec 24, 2017 | Cardiovascular Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls, Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls For Pharmacists, Renal, Urology, and Electrolytes Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
There is always a huge challenge in navigating CHF and CKD in our patients. Use of diuretics and ACE inhibitors can be life altering in a very good way for patients who have fluid overload. The difficulty lies in keeping an adequate perfusion to the kidney. A 69 year...
by Eric Christianson | Dec 20, 2017 | Drug Interaction Case Studies and Education For Pharmacists
The allopurinol and cyclosporine interaction is one that isn’t as common as other interactions. One of the major reasons is that cyclosporine is a medication that is generally used for a very specialized purpose. Cyclosporine is a calcineurin inhibitor that is...
