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Reducing Medications – Strategies I Routinely Use (Part 1)
In geriatrics, we put a premium on trying to simplify medication use. As a consultant pharmacist who has worked extensively in long term care and assisted living, I am routinely asked if we can...
How To Get A Clinical Pharmacist Job Without Experience
I recently was a guest speaker at the University of Minnesota. My talk was titled "Entrepreneurship, Education, and Embracing the Digital Age in Healthcare". Download a free copy below. Ultimately,...
BCPS Exam Frequently Asked Questions: My Top 10
I've been creating content to help pharmacists pass the BCPS exam for about 4 years now. The content we have created is not perfect, but there is no doubt that it has been helpful and we keep trying...
Medications Causing Depression – Case Scenario
Medications causing depression or at least contributing to symptoms ca happen. There are many (non-medication) reasons why a patient may be more depressed. I love medications and the interplay...
New Release! BCGP Bullets on Amazon
I've had individuals ask about a BCGP study guide book similar to the POPULAR BCPS Bullets and BCACP bullets. I've taken the clinical content and pearls from those popular books and also added in...
Tacrolimus and Azole Drug Interaction – Intentionally Done?
The tacrolimus and azole drug interaction is a concerning one that needs to be monitored. In this case, the drug interaction was actually used to the benefit of the patient. I'm greatly appreciative...
Celexa and Nexium Interaction – QTc Prolongation
The Celexa and Nexium interaction is a challenging one. As a clinical pharmacist, I don't want to create a bunch of other work or switch agents when medication therapy is working and justified. I...
BCPS Regulatory Section – What do I Need to Study?
The BCPS exam is challenging. To date, it is the hardest exam I have ever taken. Understanding statistics is vital to passing which everyone knows. Also vital to passing is the BCPS Regulatory...
The Blindspot of a Geriatric Pharmacist
Generalizations aren't always the greatest, but I do feel that I've learned a lot from my experiences. As a geriatric/ambulatory care pharmacist, I feel that we (maybe more-so me) as pharmacists do...
My Biggest Takeaway from the 2018 Cholesterol Guidelines
In late 2018, ACC and AHA came out with an update to their cholesterol guidelines. The last update was from 2013 so PCSK-9 inhibitors hadn't even been approved at that time. Very High Risk Patients...
Study Materials For Pharmacists
