by Eric Christianson | Oct 19, 2025 | Gastrointestinal Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
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....
by Eric Christianson | Sep 17, 2025 | Hematology and Immunology Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
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...
by Eric Christianson | Jun 1, 2025 | Hematology and Immunology Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls, Uncategorized
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 looking at deprescribing supplements, anemia is an excellent disease...
by Eric Christianson | Feb 16, 2025 | Renal, Urology, and Electrolytes Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
It can be overwhelming walking into the pharmacy and looking down the vitamin aisle – especially when you finally find a specific supplement, only to discover there are numerous forms lining the shelves. This gets even more challenging when you don’t know which salt...
by Eric Christianson | May 22, 2024 | Cardiovascular Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
I have many patients who take garlic supplements. One of the interactions I remember learning in pharmacy school is that garlic has the potential to increase the risk of bleeding when taken in combination with blood-thinning medications such as warfarin, DOACs,...
