by Eric Christianson | Jun 11, 2025 | Drug Interaction Case Studies and Education For Pharmacists
Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim) is a commonly prescribed antibiotic for urinary tract and other infections. However, it’s also associated with several clinically significant drug interactions that can lead to serious patient harm if overlooked. Here are my top...
by Eric Christianson | Jun 8, 2025 | Cardiovascular Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
Angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs) are widely used in managing hypertension, heart failure, chronic kidney disease (CKD), and diabetic nephropathy. While these agents share a common mechanism—blocking the angiotensin II type 1 (AT₁) receptor—not all ARBs are...
by Eric Christianson | Jun 4, 2025 | Hematology and Immunology Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
Find the answers below to the anemia crossword puzzle! Anemia is one of the most common blood disorders worldwide, affecting people of all ages. Whether you’re a healthcare professional, student, or just curious about health topics, understanding anemia—and how...
by Eric Christianson | Jun 1, 2025 | Hematology and Immunology Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls, Uncategorized
When patients have anemia, supplements often get prescribed. To many of our polypharmacy patients, excessive prescribing can lead to an increase in pill burden that may not always be necessary. When looking at deprescribing supplements, anemia is an excellent disease...
by Eric Christianson | May 28, 2025 | MPJE
I know quite a few pharmacists who work remotely and one of the major challenges is acquiring licensure from multiple states. I have licenses in 3 states and that is plenty for me to keep track of. Some pharmacists are having to obtain double-digit licenses to perform...
