As a pharmacist, I care about the profession. A college of pharmacy is closing and this is a good time to reassess the status of the profession of pharmacy. I do not know much about the University of Charleston School of Pharmacy but reports indicate that it is...
Hypertension is one of the most common disease states that can lead to an increase in cardiovascular risk and other complications. Because of the risks of elevated blood pressure, we are often forced to use pharmacotherapy to reduce those risks. When a medication is...
I get a little nervous when I see high-dose potassium. Here’s a case scenario where a patient is on a higher dose. WL is a 77 year old male in an assisted living facility. He has a history of CHF, anxiety, pain, GERD, BPH, and constipation. His current...
Fosfomycin is an antibiotic (discovered in 1969) that has been making a resurgence in popularity in the last few years due to its activity against both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. Currently, it is a treatment option for women with uncomplicated urinary...
For decades, the clozapine REMS program was one of the most well-known safety initiatives done by the FDA. The program was designed to reduce the risk of severe neutropenia. This REMS program has also been a popular target for board exam questions. But is the...
