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Losartan Differences – A Deep Dive on ARBs
Angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs) are widely used in managing hypertension, heart failure, chronic kidney disease (CKD), and diabetic nephropathy. While these agents share a common...
Anemia Crossword Puzzle
Find the answers below to the anemia crossword puzzle! Anemia is one of the most common blood disorders worldwide, affecting people of all ages. Whether you're a healthcare professional, student, or...
Deprescribing Supplements in Anemia
When patients have anemia, supplements often get prescribed. To many of our polypharmacy patients, excessive prescribing can lead to an increase in pill burden that may not always be necessary. When...
Uniform MPJE From NABP – Coming In 2026
I know quite a few pharmacists who work remotely and one of the major challenges is acquiring licensure from multiple states. I have licenses in 3 states and that is plenty for me to keep track of....
Important BPS Exam Format Change For Board Certification!
I've had a concern come up with regard to candidates taking a BPS board exam that I wanted pharmacists to be aware of. BPS (Board of Pharmacy Specialties) oversees many common pharmacist board...
Nitrofurantoin, Pulmonary Toxicity and The Prescribing Cascade
Nitrofurantoin is often used in patients for UTI prophylaxis. One potential concern with nitrofurantoin use is pulmonary toxicity. This can often be overlooked in patients as a potential cause of...
Loss of Balance Case Study
JK is a 77-year-old male who reports a 1-week history of intermittent dizziness and episodes of loss of balance, particularly when walking around. He denies any recent falls, headaches, visual...
Digoxin and The Prescribing Cascade
Digoxin is a cardiac glycoside that has a narrow therapeutic window. Because of this, we typically monitor digoxin levels. If levels get too high, we can run into adverse effects. In some cases,...
Azole Antifungals Comparison – Indications and Coverage
Azole antifungals play a central role in the treatment and prevention of fungal infections, offering coverage against yeasts, molds, and dimorphic fungi depending on the agent. Each drug in this...
Acyclovir Versus Valacyclovir – What’s the Difference?
When treating herpes simplex virus (HSV) or varicella-zoster virus (VZV), two antiviral agents commonly used are acyclovir and valacyclovir. While both medications are effective, understanding their...
Study Materials For Pharmacists
