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BCACP Study Schedule – Free Download
A few months ago, we produced a study schedule for the BCPS exam and one for those seeking BCGP certification. Some of you who are looking for Ambulatory Care study help have spoken up...
P-Glycoprotein Inhibitors – Drugs With Clinical Impact
P-Glycoprotein inhibitors can and do affect the concentrations of other drugs. I will be honest in that when I think about drug interactions, it isn't the first thing that comes to mind. This gut...
Characteristics of a Master Clinical Pharmacist
I stumbled into an article the other day and I cannot seem to locate it again. What I do remember is 4 characteristics of high level clinicians. I believe that the group of individuals studied...
5 Meds That Are Never Used But Will Show Up on Exams
If you are currently a healthcare professional, you'll probably remember things from school that made you shake your head. Why did we learn about that, it never happens?!? I can relate with that and...
Three Orders That May Lead To Medication Errors
Whenever humans are involved in a process, there is bound to be errors. As a clinical pharmacist who helps patients and other healthcare professionals safely use medications, I see a lot of...
Preparing for the BCGP Exam – Why Are People Failing?
Preparing for the BCGP Exam was apparently very difficult for pharmacists in 2018. The Spring 2018 results revealed a pass rate of 43%. I anticipated that it would at least be a little higher in the...
Orthostasis Risk with SGLT-2 Inhibitors
Orthostasis risk with SGLT-2 Inhibitors is a potential minor concern, particularly in our geriatric population. While a drop in blood pressure can be a good thing for a significant chunk of...
Med Review: Weight Loss 30 pounds in 3 months
Weight loss is a challenging problem in geriatrics and can be multifactorial. There are numerous disease states that can cause weight loss and we often rely on our physician colleagues to be...
Some Midyear Magic: A quick recap of ASHP Midyear 2018 Conference, Anaheim, CA
I was unable to attend ASHP Midyear 2018 and was honestly a little sad about it. Last year I shared some of my experiences. I love learning things and connecting with old friends. While I was...
Studying For The NAPLEX? Here’s What The Data Says.
There's a ton of information and advice out there on the NAPLEX. A simple Google search will get you a variety of comments, mentions, blog posts, and other information on studying for the NAPLEX. ...
Study Materials For Pharmacists
