pharmaphorum

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

Brexit uncertainty isn’t going away any time soon – but it’s important to remember that the UK government has already set out two plans for the future shape of the country’s healthcare industry: the second Life Sciences Sector Deal and the long-term plan for the NHS. With these two plans in place there are plenty of opportunities for the industry and the government to work together to keep the UK at the top of the international life sciences sector – and perhaps reach even greater heights.

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Med Ed 101

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

On a previous post, I laid out some strategies to reduce medication use. As a consultant pharmacist who has worked extensively in long term care and assisted living, I am routinely asked if we can reduce someone’s medications. Reducing medications is something I consider in virtually every patient I work with. Here are more pearls […]. The post Strategies to Reduce Medications – Part 2 appeared first on Med Ed 101.

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Med Ed 101

FEBRUARY 24, 2019

In geriatrics, we put a premium on trying to simplify medication use. As a consultant pharmacist who has worked extensively in long term care and assisted living, I am routinely asked if we can reduce someone’s medications. Reducing medications is something I consider in virtually every patient I work with. Here aremy top strategies to […].

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Med Ed 101

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

I recently was a guest speaker at the University of Minnesota. My talk was titled “Entrepreneurship, Education, and Embracing the Digital Age in Healthcare” Download a free copy below. Ultimately, my background and education came up. I have not done a residency. And yes, I did get a clinical job right out of school. So […]. The post How To Get A Clinical Pharmacist Job Without Experience appeared first on Med Ed 101.

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Speaker: Chris Antypas and Josh Halladay

Access to limited distribution drugs and payer contracts are key to pharmacy expansion. But how do you prepare your operations to take the next step? Meaningful data: Collect and share clinical data regarding outcomes, utilization, and more Reporting: Limited distribution models require efficient tracking and reporting systems Workflows: Align workflows with specific pharma and payer contractual requirements For in-depth, expert insights on pharmacy expansion, watch this webinar from Inovalon.

Med Ed 101

FEBRUARY 17, 2019

I’ve been creating content to help pharmacists pass the BCPS exam for about 4 years now. The content we have created is not perfect, but there is no doubt that it has been helpful and we keep trying to improve year after year. Inevitably, I get asked a lot of questions about the BCPS testing […]. The post BCPS Exam Frequently Asked Questions: My Top 10 appeared first on Med Ed 101.

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Med Ed 101

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

Medications causing depression or at least contributing to symptoms ca happen. There are many (non-medication) reasons why a patient may be more depressed. I love medications and the interplay between them. In this situation, a patient is reporting that their symptoms of depression are getting worse. She reports fatigue as well as a loss of […].

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Med Ed 101

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

The tacrolimus and azole drug interaction is a concerning one that needs to be monitored. In this case, the drug interaction was actually used to the benefit of the patient. I’m greatly appreciative of this guest post/case from Amanuel Tseggai, PharmD, BCPS! This case involves a 58-year-old African American gentleman with a history of diabetes, […].

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Med Ed 101

FEBRUARY 3, 2019

The Celexa and Nexium interaction is a challenging one. As a clinical pharmacist, I don’t want to create a bunch of other work or switch agents when medication therapy is working and justified. I feel like we (physicians, NP’s, PA’s as well) often get put in this situation where there is an interaction that can […]. The post Celexa and Nexium Interaction – QTc Prolongation appeared first on Med Ed 101.

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