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Stimulants and Elderly Patients – Case Study
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...
Deprescribing Opportunities – Case Study
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...
Mounjaro Versus Zepbound – Is There A Difference?
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...
Wegovy Versus Ozempic – What’s The Difference?
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...
Venlafaxine Withdrawal – Case Study
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...
Reasons Why Patients Don’t Respond To Iron
Iron therapy can be life-changing for some anemia patients and help them improve their energy and ultimately, their quality of life. Sometimes anemia isn't responsive to iron. In this article, I...
2024 BCPS Study Materials Now Available!
We have just released updates for our 2024 BCPS study materials! Here's some of the feedback we've received in the past from the content in our BCPS All Access Pass! “Eric, I cannot thank you enough...
Calcium Channel Blocker Comparison – DHP Vs. Non-DHP Medications
Calcium channel blockers (CCBs) are split into two categories, dihydropyridines (DHP), such as amlodipine and nicardipine, and non-dihydropyridines (non-DHP), such as verapamil and diltiazem. While...
Top 5 Alcohol and Medication Interactions
How many times have you picked up, dispensed, or seen an auxiliary label on a medication encouraging you to avoid alcohol while taking it? It's definitely information that could come up on a board...
RSV Vaccine Comparison Table
The CDC has approved RSV vaccines for patients over the age of 60 and those who are pregnant. We provide an RSV vaccine comparison table below to help you recognize the differences between these...
Study Materials For Pharmacists
