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Micronized Versus Non-Micronized Fenofibrate – What’s the Difference
Fenofibrate is a lipid-lowering medication indicated as monotherapy to treat primary hyperlipidemia, mixed dyslipidemia, and hypertriglyceridemia. While this medication has been around for many...
Quinolones and Tendon Rupture – Who’s At Risk?
To be 100% transparent, I have never personally seen a case of tendon rupture that was likely due to quinolones. I have heard of one from another colleague. It is a very rare adverse effect that has...
Pressure Ulcer Infections – Antibiotic Selection
As much as I would like to say I've never seen a patient have a pressure ulcer infection, I have. Pressure ulcer infections can be an issue in my geriatric population. There are numerous clinical...
Hypertension Case Study
In this hypertension case study, JD is a 64-year-old male who has a history of hypertension, GERD, gout, diabetes, constipation, and sexual dysfunction and presents with the following medication...
Beers Criteria – Free Crossword Puzzle
We hope you enjoy this crossword puzzle focused on the Beers Criteria. If you are struggling to answer any of the clues, you can find the answers at the end of this post! We have an entire book of...
Insulin Storage and Beyond Use Dates – Free Downloadable PDF
We've taken the time to create a new free PDF resource. In my practice, I always run into nursing staff and caregivers who are using expired insulin or who are not dating the insulins that are in...
2024 BCACP Exam Information
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...
Apixaban Diltiazem Interaction
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...
Semaglutide Overdose – What Does It Look Like and Why Is It Happening?
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...
Acamprosate Versus Naltrexone in Alcohol Use Disorder
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...
Study Materials For Pharmacists
