RxNotes
MARCH 26, 2019
Pharmacy students are the future of the profession. And for some pharmacy students, that future is now. That’s why I have dedicated a blog series, Student Sit-down, to showcase pharmacy student-led projects that are improving the pharmacy profession, the healthcare system, and more!
pharmaphorum
MARCH 21, 2019
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) has been a major growth driver for the pharmaceutical industry over the last 15 years, led by AbbVie’s blockbuster anti-TNF inhibitor treatment Humira (adalimumab). The emergence of low-cost biosimilar versions of Humira and the new janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors, are shaking up a once-stable market. Although there are only two drugs in this class available in the region – Eli Lilly’s Olumiant (baricitinib) and Pfizer’s Xeljanz (tofacitinib) – this is not likely to be th
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Med Ed 101
MARCH 31, 2019
I get asked lots of questions about the BCPS exam as well as the NAPLEX. One question that has come up more than once, is how do I study for the BCPS versus NAPLEX exam? BCPS Versus NAPLEX: Format The major format difference is the question type. As someone who has taken both exams, the […]. The post How to Study for the BCPS Versus NAPLEX Exam appeared first on Med Ed 101.
Pharma Packaging Solutions
MARCH 19, 2019
We are in the Lotte Palace at 455 Madison Avenue in Suite 5009 (same suite as last year). We are ready to discuss challenging packaging issues, upcoming serialization and aggregation deadlines, and more. Tank you for your continued interest and support of us. We look forward to 2019 challenges and working on them with you. The post Happy To Be at #DCATWeek19!
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.
RxNotes
MARCH 17, 2019
March is Pharmacist Awareness Month (PAM), a time to celebrate the contributions that pharmacists make to the Canadian healthcare system. PAM also provides a key opportunity for us to educate the public on the valuable services we deliver. “I didn’t know pharmacists could do that!
Med Ed 101
MARCH 27, 2019
Working in long term care, I’ve seen a lot of cases where transitions of care have been messed up. I remember one specific case where 8 medications were incorrectly changed at a hospital stay. This can be devastating to a patient’s health. Here’s a few tips to help ensure that we don’t drop the ball […]. The post How to Avoid Failure – Transitions of Care appeared first on Med Ed 101.
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Med Ed 101
MARCH 20, 2019
Prerenal acute kidney injury is absolutely something that happens in real life practice. One of the reasons that this is something that is seen on a somewhat regular basis is that the drugs that can cause prerenal acute kidney injury are very common. Diuretics, Diuretics, Diuretics Any medication that can promote the loss of fluid […]. The post Prerenal Acute Kidney Injury – Must Know Drugs appeared first on Med Ed 101.
Med Ed 101
MARCH 17, 2019
Most often, breathing difficulties are due to a chronic disease process like asthma or COPD. These are obvious possible diagnoses for any patient presenting with respiratory concerns. If you are a healthcare professional, you must recognize that there are a significant number of medications that may cause breathing difficulties. Here’s a list of a few […].
Med Ed 101
MARCH 13, 2019
In this scenario, I outline a situation involving the trazodone diltiazem interaction. A 74 year old patient was recently diagnosed with atrial fibrillation. Rate control was the preferred method of management by cardiology, but unfortunately, beta-blockers were not tolerable in this patient. Diltiazem was initiated to help improve tachycardia and manage the atrial fibrillation.
Med Ed 101
MARCH 3, 2019
Statins are one of the most commonly prescribed medications to help reduce cholesterol and reduce the risk of cardiovascular events like heart attack and stroke. I’ve been asked the question a few different times about why we should choose a hydrophilic versus a lipophilic statin. In general, lipophilic drugs tend to penetrate into the body […].
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