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Urinary Incontinence – Case Study
KE is a 79 year old female who is complaining of an increase in urinary incontinence. Specifically, frequent urination has been a problem with small amounts of leakage. She is wondering what...
Which Supplement Should I Take? Questions to Consider When Patients Want to Take Supplements
I have had a fair number of consults from providers who are referring patients who would like to take supplements or are currently taking supplements. In my humble opinion, no healthcare...
Drug of Choice for Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) – Case Study
JE is a 71-year-old female with a history of Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR), osteoporosis, GERD, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia. Her current medications include: Alendronate 70 mg weeklyPrednisone...
Gabapentin and Renal Function – Case Scenario
In this case scenario, I discuss gabapentin and renal function. A 77-year-old female has a history of neuropathy, CHF, GERD, OA, and anxiety. She reports that she feels more sedated of late and that...
Lasmiditan Versus Triptans
Lasmiditan (Reyvow) is an agent that can be utilized for acute migraine treatment. It works slightly differently than triptans. While triptans target serotonin receptor subtypes 1B and 1D,...
Expanding Pharmacy Role in Pharmacogenomics
While many have continued to have a frustrated attitude with the role of pharmacists in our healthcare system, I remain optimistic. I have always felt that pharmacist provider status will happen....
2022 Diabetes Guidelines – Pharmacotherapy Essentials
The American Diabetes Association released their 2022 Diabetes Guidelines update. While I wouldn't call the changes earth-shattering, there are some items in relation to pharmacotherapy that I feel...
BCACP 2022 Exam Information
Per request, following our review of BCGP and BCPS information we wanted to provide a similar rundown of the BCACP 2022 Exam content outline, frequently asked questions, and study materials. Also of...
BCGP 2022 Exam + Some BIG NEWS On Board Certification
Before I get to the BCGP 2022 Exam info, we've got some big news to share from the Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS). If you are looking to take any exam this spring (BCGP, BCPS, BCACP, BCPP,...
“I’d Like To Stop All My Medications” – Case Study
A 76-year-old female is tired of taking so many medications. She reports to you that "I'd like to stop all my medications". While she understands that she likely cannot stop all of them, she'd like...
Study Materials For Pharmacists
