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Pharmacist Board Certification in 2018 – Historical Pass Rates and a Look Ahead
I get a lot of questions about pharmacist board certification. So I just wanted to share what I know for pharmacist board certification in 2018. The biggest change will be for those seeking...
Using Gabapentin and Pregabalin Together
I can't think of a good reason to use gabapentin and pregabalin together, but I have seen it a few times. Here's the med list and what I would look at. Dulaglutide 0.5 mls once weekly Gabapentin...
Case Review – High Dose Ambien
A 76 year old female presents with the following list of medications, including high dose Ambien (zolpidem). Ambien 10-20 mg at bedtime as needed Prednisone 20 mg daily Warfarin 5 mg daily Ventolin...
5 Ways to Assess Patient Adherence to Medications
Patient adherence to medications is one of the greatest challenges that any healthcare professional can face. Whether it comes to identifying benefit, potential side effects, or drug interactions,...
Board Certified Geriatric Pharmacist Exam Is Changing in 2018
I received notification a few months back now that my title "Certified Geriatric Pharmacist" (CGP) will now be changing to "Board Certified Geriatric Pharmacist" (BCGP). In addition to this...
Appropriate Timing of ADHD Medications
Timing of ADHD medications is a bit of an art. ADHD medications are used to help children pay attention and ultimately perform better in school and for other activities. Use of these medications...
Polysupplements – Medication List Review
A 64 year old male has a current medication regimen of: Garlic 200 mg daily Chromium 500 mg daily Omega 3 fish oil 1,000 mg daily Magnesium 500 mg daily Cinnamon 500 mg daily Red Yeast rice 1 table...
Fluconazole Clopidogrel Interaction – Case Scenario
Fluconazole is one of those drugs that has a ton of drug interactions. If you don't believe me, here's a classic blast from the past! Here's a different scenario where I breakdown the fluconazole...
Potassium Supplements Without a Diuretic
Often we intentionally contribute to the prescribing cascade. Potassium supplements with a diuretic is one of those scenarios, but I want to teach you about what to think about when you see...
Diabetes Medications and Pancreatitis – Case Scenario
Diabetes is a disease that millions are affected by. It can be very challenging trying to figure out which medication or medication combination is best for a patient. While extremely rare, the...
Study Materials For Pharmacists
