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STAT+: Drug shortages reached a record high as 2023 drew to a close

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In 60% of the cases, it was unclear why a shortage existed or drug manufacturers simply failed to provide explanations, according to the University of Utah Drug Information Service, which tracks shortages and provided data published in a new bulletin by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists.

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Prescribing Success: Dr. Linda Gutierrez-Miller’s Journey to Impactful Clinical Pharmacy and Inspiring Resilience!

Pharmacy Is Right For Me

Versatility in Pharmacy Clinical pharmacists occupy a distinctive position, often granted patient care privileges that allow them to engage in comprehensive medication decision-making functions as integral members of the healthcare team. ¹ “How can I make the biggest difference in the lives of others? How can I help the most people?”

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An Interview with Jamila Jorden, Pharmacy Advisor

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Jamila Jorden, a pharmacist and academic advisor, recently gave an interview discussing the multifaceted role of pharmacists. Jamila’s experiences in the pharmacy profession provide valuable insight into the varied roles and responsibilities of pharmacists. Jamila emphasizes its importance in preparing them for their careers.

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Navigating Life’s Challenges: A Pharmacist’s Transformative Journey of Dedication and Compassion

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This experience sparked her curiosity about medicine, laying the foundation for her future endeavors, “During this time, my curiosity regarding medicine was peaked, I would have doctors, pharmacists, nurses, the whole gambit of staff in and out of my room because the SVT had other complications”.

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From Fear to Passion: Embracing the Unexpected Journey into Pediatric Pharmacy with Dr. Stephen Small!

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Dr. Small is a pediatric clinical pharmacist specialist but if you had asked him years earlier, he would not have thought that he would end up working with children, “Pediatrics was actually the only specialty I intentionally avoided in pharmacy school due to my fear that I would make a medication error and harm a child.”

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Latest valproate information as new rules come into force

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The government body has also stressed the ‘vital role’ of pharmacists in ensuring patients are aware of the risks of valproate. As of Wednesday 31 January, […] The post Latest valproate information as new rules come into force appeared first on The Pharmacist.

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Breaking the Mold: Unveiling the Dynamic Role of Community Pharmacists in Ambulatory Care

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There is a common misconception that all community pharmacies are alike, and that most of what community pharmacists do is count pills. Expanding Horizons: A Pharmacist’s Journey in Ambulatory Care Dr. Znbaqa started his journey into pharmacy at Midwestern University College of Pharmacy in Glendale, Arizona.