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Secrets of Opioid Tapering
I've had the opportunity to work with chronic pain patients and opioid tapering. It has been very challenging and I have definitely picked up a few pearls and strategies to try to help coach...
Pharmacy Leaders – Who’s Leading the Discussion Online and Thinking Outside the Box
As I've gotten into the online space, I've had quite a few influences and people I've admired from afar (literally really afar). Many I have never met in person, but from following them and having...
Hot Flashes and Breast Cancer
This post on Hot Flashes and Breast Cancer was donated by Jiamin Liau, a clinical pharmacist from across the world in Australia. Thanks for your contribution! In patients with cancer, hot flashes...
Advantages and Disadvantages of Extended Release Products
Extended release products are a common method to deliver medications. There are certainly advantages to having medications delivered via this method, but there are also certain instances where this...
Patient Perceptions of an Ambulatory Care Pharmacist
A challenging aspect of working with patients in a primary care clinic is patient perceptions. If you ask 100 patients what a pharmacist does, they would all likely give you some variation of a...
Strategies for Assessing Rare Drug Side Effects
I always get questions about rare drug side effects. It isn't always easy to know how to respond these. I outline some critical questions to ask along with the case scenario below. A 61 year old...
Crazy Medication Administration Errors – Adventures in Patient Education
Teaching patients how to use their medications is at the heart of what we do as pharmacists. I wanted to share some of the crazy medication administration errors that I have seen or heard of. I...
2018 NAPLEX Exam Primer – Taking the Exam
The 2018 NAPLEX Exam is coming for some of you and I'm sure if you are anything like me, you have a mix of excitement, nervousness, and fear! I've been working diligently to update my 2018 NAPLEX...
Drug Diversion in Long Term Care – Case Examples
As a consultant pharmacist, I have encountered numerous scenarios of drug diversion in long term care and assisted living settings. I have a deep appreciation for the safe and appropriate use of...
Patient Case; Dizziness, Weakness, and Dry Mouth
SK is an 80 year old male with a history of BPH, hypertension, CAD, diabetes, and atrial fibrillation. His current medications include: Warfarin – goal INR 2-3 Aspirin 81 mg daily Lisinopril 10 mg...
Study Materials For Pharmacists
