The FDA has been busy this year reviewing new medications. As a practicing pharmacist, it is hard to remember everything so I wanted to outline the top 5 drug approvals in 2024 that may impact ambulatory care and geriatrics. Without further ado, here’s my top 5...
Proton Pump Inhibitors are one of the most commonly used medication classes for GERD and other gastrointestinal disorders. While they don’t have a ton of significant drug interactions, there are some important ones that you should know. I outline my top 5 PPI...
As a consultant pharmacist, I always try to stay on top of trends to help nursing homes stay on top of guidelines and best practices. With the help of a student, we reviewed 50 LTC facility surveys and share the findings of the most common 2024 nursing home survey...
Fluctuations in blood sugars can be very distressing for patients. This is especially true in patients who have adequate control of their diabetes. Adverse effects can lead to an escalation of diabetes medication. I’ll share my top 5 drugs that cause...
Neffy is the brand name for intranasal epinephrine that can be used for type I allergic reactions such as anaphylaxis. In this article, we will highlight some of the differences and similarities between Neffy and Epipen. Neffy was approved for patients who weigh over...
