Med Ed 101

JANUARY 31, 2018

The sildenafil nitrate interaction is a very well known drug interaction. Use of these medications together is not recommended due to a substantial risk of significant low blood pressure. So what do we do in a patient with erectile dysfunction who may be taking nitrates for angina? It is a tough question and in patients […]. The post Sildenafil Nitrate Interaction – What I Think About First appeared first on Med Ed 101.

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Med Ed 101

JANUARY 24, 2018

Here I present a scenario of a likely multifactorial situation of drug induced hyponatremia. A 69 year old male has a past medication history of epilepsy, depression, diabetes, and hypertension. He has had a little bit of swelling around his ankles lately as well as his blood pressure being a little elevated. Blood pressure at […]. The post Drug Induced Hyponatremia appeared first on Med Ed 101.

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Med Ed 101

JANUARY 21, 2018

I got asked a question the other day about a drug interaction program flagging a drug interaction between apixaban and sertraline. There are definitely a few factors that make the apixaban sertraline interaction a challenging one to manage. Here’s a few thoughts on what I think about. With apixaban being a somewhat newer agent, experience […].

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Med Ed 101

JANUARY 17, 2018

I definitely get some questions from students and pharmacists preparing for certification exams. I wanted to put together this Diabetes Medication Comparison Table that highlights really important stuff that you need to remember. Drug/Class Primary Mechanism of Action Advantages Disadvantages Metformin (Biguanides) Reduces liver glucose production Weight loss Inexpensive First line Low risk of hypoglycemia […].

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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

JANUARY 14, 2018

I shared a variation of this blog post about pharmacist entrepreneurs on Thepharmacygirl.com – you can also check it out here: As I was helping my dad on his family farm about 5 years ago, I had an idea. Why not start a Facebook page or blog designed to help nursing home staff and pharmacy […]. The post Pharmacist Entrepreneurs – Why Are Pharmacists Terrible Entrepreneurs?

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Med Ed 101

JANUARY 10, 2018

I was recently at a conference called the Pharmaceutical Care Lyceum in the middle of nowhere in central Minnesota. It was a great conference and with a very laid back environment. How often could you wear sweatpants to a conference and no one cared? The temperature was FREEZING, but the debate was heated. The Pharmaceutical […]. The post Do Pharmacists Eat Their Own?

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Med Ed 101

JANUARY 3, 2018

I literally got the email this morning that a majority of senators support the 2018 Pharmacist Provider Status legislation! This happens to be an incredibly timely post from an expert on provider status. Dr. Jaclyn Boyle was kind enough to share some insight on 2018 Pharmacist Provider Status progress in the article below. I met […]. The post 2018 Pharmacist Provider Status – Speculation and Action appeared first on Med Ed 101.

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