I received an email the other day from a fellow colleague stating that their employer was requiring them to become board certified in geriatrics (BCGP). I have heard of other situations where this is happening as well. It begs the question: Should pharmacist board...
Patients use numerous supplements that contain vitamins. I outline my top 5 vitamin drug interactions in this post and how they may impact patient care. Vitamin K and Warfarin The first vitamin drug interaction you could probably guess. Vitamin K intake affects...
It’s no secret that I’ve spent a ton of time in long-term care and assisted living facilities helping the healthcare team take care of some challenging residents. I outline my top 5 pet peeves in geriatric psych management. Believe me, it was hard to...
Pharmacists’ scope of practice has been expanding and that growth has been done on the state level. The federal level has been stagnant for quite some time. CMS did make news in June and recently announced a new, voluntary primary care model called “Making...
A 58-year-old female has a history of depression and reports to you that she forgot her paroxetine when she went on vacation. She has missed one dose and is asking you how many more she can miss before getting the medication again. Her current dosing is 40 mg daily....
