Angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs) are widely used in managing hypertension, heart failure, chronic kidney disease (CKD), and diabetic nephropathy. While these agents share a common mechanism—blocking the angiotensin II type 1 (AT₁) receptor—not all ARBs are...
Find the answers below to the anemia crossword puzzle! Anemia is one of the most common blood disorders worldwide, affecting people of all ages. Whether you’re a healthcare professional, student, or just curious about health topics, understanding anemia—and how...
When patients have anemia, supplements often get prescribed. To many of our polypharmacy patients, excessive prescribing can lead to an increase in pill burden that may not always be necessary. When looking at deprescribing supplements, anemia is an excellent disease...
I know quite a few pharmacists who work remotely and one of the major challenges is acquiring licensure from multiple states. I have licenses in 3 states and that is plenty for me to keep track of. Some pharmacists are having to obtain double-digit licenses to perform...
I’ve had a concern come up with regard to candidates taking a BPS board exam that I wanted pharmacists to be aware of. BPS (Board of Pharmacy Specialties) oversees many common pharmacist board certifications such as BCPS, BCACP, BCGP, etc. Find the full list at...
