by Eric Christianson | Dec 24, 2023 | BCACP Exam
The (Ambulatory Care Pharmacist) BCACP exam is changing in 2024. Pharmacists should expect a shorter exam. BPS announced that the exam will drop from 175 questions to 150 questions. When the BCACP credential was initially created, the exam was 200 questions. The 2024...
by Eric Christianson | Dec 20, 2023 | Drug Interaction Case Studies and Education For Pharmacists
I recently came across a clinical issue in my practice as a consultant pharmacist to assisted living and long-term care facilities. The item in question was how to manage the apixaban diltiazem interaction. Apixaban Diltiazem Interaction Defined Apixaban is...
by Eric Christianson | Dec 17, 2023 | Endocrine Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
Semaglutide products have been popping up in news headlines recently, and not because of their continued popularity as effective weight loss medications. Data from poison control centers across the country indicates a drastic increase over the past year in calls...
by Eric Christianson | Dec 13, 2023 | Psychiatry and Addiction Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
Alcohol use disorder can be managed with medications. American Psychiatric Association Guidelines recommend acamprosate or naltrexone as a first-line agent for moderate to severe management of alcohol use disorder. In this article, I will compare acamprosate versus...
by Eric Christianson | Dec 10, 2023 | Pediatrics Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls, Psychiatry and Addiction Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
This article will discuss two of the three commonly used non-stimulant medications for the management of ADHD and ADHD-related symptoms. We will primarily focus on comparing clonidine versus guanfacine in pediatric patients. As pharmacies deal with shortages of more...
