by Eric Christianson | Nov 26, 2023 | Polypharmacy Cases And The Prescribing Cascade
In this case, I outline a unique situation involving stimulants and elderly patients. I outline some of the potential complications and contributions to the prescribing cascade. A 76-year-old female resides in an assisted living. She has a history of ADHD, anxiety,...
by Eric Christianson | Nov 22, 2023 | Polypharmacy Cases And The Prescribing Cascade
I have had plenty of opportunities in my career to review medications with patients and offer solutions to help reduce their pill burden. Keeping track of taking all these medications can be a full-time job for some of our patients. It is critical that we try to...
by Eric Christianson | Nov 19, 2023 | Clinical Pharmacy News and New Drug Updates, Endocrine Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
Weight loss has been an essential area in which many pharmaceutical companies have made interventions by providing effective medications that can assist patients dealing with obesity. In this article, we will compare the newly approved weight loss medication Zepbound...
by Eric Christianson | Nov 15, 2023 | Gastrointestinal Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
This article is going to compare Wegovy versus Ozempic, two different brand-name medications that share the same active ingredient: semaglutide. Both medications are subcutaneous injections, and both are administered once per week using pen injector devices. The...
by Eric Christianson | Nov 12, 2023 | Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine Case Studies
In this case scenario, I review the possibility of venlafaxine withdrawal and some key factors that lead me to this assessment. A 59-year-old patient presents to your pharmacy seeking a refill for her Klonopin prescription and to purchase a pill organizer for herself....
