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The Future of Pharmacy – Spark plugs, Z – Packs, TPNs and Harry Potter books
I've had a lot of kind contributors make guest contributions and when I read this post, I wanted to share it with all of you. I've thought a lot about the future of pharmacy. and this is definitely...
Strategies for Managing the Nitroglycerin Sildenafil Drug Interaction
Every now and again, I will run into patients with both angina as well as erectile dysfunction. The nitroglycerin sildenafil drug interaction is one that should be taken seriously. ...
Medication Absorption in Gastric Bypass Surgery
I have been asked about medication absorption in gastric bypass surgery a fair number of times. It can be a very challenging topic to navigate. In patients who have had gastric bypass, there is...
My Medications Are Making Me Sick
A 63 year old female presents with complaints of taking too many medications and that her "my medications are making me sick". In addition, she reports that she feels nauseated every morning after...
100% Free Resource – Real Life Pharmacology Podcast
I'm so excited to finally launch the Real Life Pharmacology podcast and want to thank everyone for the support and encouragement for making this happen! The Real Life Pharmacology Podcast has been...
Use of Pharmcogenetic Testing – Innovative Pharmacy Practice
Pharmacist Sue Paul is part of a group putting together a conference on being creative in pharmacy practice. She has donated the following guest post, and I would encourage you to check out the...
Valproic Acid for Migraines
Valproic acid for migraines isn't generally the first line prophylactic agent as there are a few other agents that can be utilized. There are also other indications for valproic acid like bipolar...
2018 Consultant Pharmacy Nursing Home Survey Deficiencies
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQudo2NGjwc Part of a consultant pharmacist job is trying to prevent nursing home survey deficiencies. In the video above I break down some examples of deficiencies...
My Brain Just Feels Foggy – Drug Induced Fogginess
A 45 year old female has come to you reported that her brain just feels foggy. She has trouble at work focusing on tasks that she used to do without issue. She does feel a little bit fatigued, but...
Three Challenging Drug Questions and How I Handled Them
In my last blog post, I shared a story of how our highly respected pediatrician didn't know the answer to a question. As a healthcare professional, I always want to know the answer when someone...










