UTI prophylaxis is a relatively common occurance in geriatrics and long term care. Antibiotic use on a chronic basis comes with some challenges and mistakes can absolutely happen. More meds, more problems. Making sure chronic antibiotics are safe and effective is an...
Supplements are among the most common over-the-counter products patients use, often with good intentions but mixed results. Pharmacists are in a unique position to help patients and providers make sense of these products and prevent unnecessary harm or wasted money....
When working with patients who have a seizure disorder, it’s critical for pharmacists to remember which medications can lower the seizure threshold. Even in patients without epilepsy, some drugs can increase seizure risk, especially at high doses, in overdose...
Oral iron replacement is one of the most common ways to manage iron deficiency anemia. While it seems straightforward—take a pill, replace the iron—patients often struggle to reach therapeutic goals. One of the biggest reasons is poor absorption. Here are four common...
What is Vitamin D? Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that our body makes when the skin is exposed to sunlight. It is also found in certain foods like fish, dairy, and eggs. Vitamin D helps the body maintain strong bones, reduces fracture risk, supports muscle...
Every so often, you see a medication order that just makes you tilt your head and think, “Huh?” One order that I recently encountered that made me scratch my head was (ferrous sulfate) iron 2 tablets once daily. On the surface, it’s straightforward – take two tablets...
