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Fall 2024 BCPS Exam – Major Changes
The fall 2024 BCPS exam will be changing compared to the spring version. The biggest shift in the BCPS exam is the content outline. In the YouTube video below, I outline the important changes and...
Vaccines and Adalimumab (Humira) – Can They Be Given Together?
I was recently asked about the use of vaccines and adalimumab (Humira). More specifically, can we give vaccines if the patient is taking a biologic agent like adalimumab? It isn't a simple yes or no...
What Pharmacists Should Know About Botox
For approximately 40 years, botulinum toxin has been used to treat various neuromuscular disorders, but it is not without risk. After all, the risk is in the name (botulinum toxin) and is often...
What Do The 2023 NAPLEX Pass Rates Mean For 2024?
The North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination (NAPLEX) is the clinical exam that allows a pharmacy graduate to become a licensed pharmacist. The NAPLEX is designed to evaluate your knowledge...
2024 KDIGO Guidelines: The MOST Important Medication Recommendations
The Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO) organization has released an updated April 2024 clinical practice guideline for the evaluation and management of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)....
Pharmacotherapy For Bone Pain In Cancer Patients
For cancer patients, bone pain can be one of the most distressing symptoms to manage. Whether it's due to metastasis, chemotherapy-induced effects, or other factors, finding effective pain relief is...
Med List Review – Cardiovascular No-No’s
An 89-year-old female has a history of hypertension, atrial fibrillation, stroke, GERD, osteoporosis, and osteoarthritis. Her current medication list includes the following: Amlodipine (podcast) 5...
Memantine Versus Donepezil – Understanding the Nuances
In the realm of Alzheimer’s disease treatment, two medications often stand out: memantine (Namenda) and donepezil (Aricept). These drugs are frequently prescribed to manage symptoms and improve the...
Top 5 Amiodarone Drug Interactions
Amiodarone is an antiarrhythmic that can cause quite a few problems if not monitored appropriately. One of those concerns is drug interactions. In this blog post, I will share my top 5 amiodarone...
Amlodipine and Statin Interactions
When it comes to improving cardiovascular health, managing hypertension and cholesterol levels are paramount. Amlodipine, a widely prescribed calcium channel blocker, helps control blood pressure,...
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