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Clonidine Versus Guanfacine: ADHD Management
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...
Inhaler Storage and Beyond Use Dates Table: Free Downloadable PDF
Patients who live with asthma or COPD often require the use of inhaler(s) to help manage symptoms of their disease. As healthcare professionals we must ensure that the medications these patients are...
GLP-1 Agonist Storage Chart – Free PDF
Many institutions that pass medications need to be aware of when medications expire. The GLP-1 agonist class has been quickly expanding so we wanted to put together a storage chart to ensure that...
Statins and Myalgia Free PDF For Healthcare Professionals
In a discussion of statins and myalgia, it is always important to start with definitions. Muscle-related conditions associated with statins: Myalgia: Muscle pain. Defined as muscle symptoms without...
Stimulants and Elderly Patients – Case Study
In this case, I outline a unique situation involving stimulants and elderly patients. I outline some of the potential complications and contributions to the prescribing cascade. A 76-year-old female...
Deprescribing Opportunities – Case Study
I have had plenty of opportunities in my career to review medications with patients and offer solutions to help reduce their pill burden. Keeping track of taking all these medications can be a...
Mounjaro Versus Zepbound – Is There A Difference?
Weight loss has been an essential area in which many pharmaceutical companies have made interventions by providing effective medications that can assist patients dealing with obesity. In this...
Wegovy Versus Ozempic – What’s The Difference?
This article is going to compare Wegovy versus Ozempic, two different brand-name medications that share the same active ingredient: semaglutide. Both medications are subcutaneous injections, and...
Venlafaxine Withdrawal – Case Study
In this case scenario, I review the possibility of venlafaxine withdrawal and some key factors that lead me to this assessment. A 59-year-old patient presents to your pharmacy seeking a refill for...
Reasons Why Patients Don’t Respond To Iron
Iron therapy can be life-changing for some anemia patients and help them improve their energy and ultimately, their quality of life. Sometimes anemia isn't responsive to iron. In this article, I...
Study Materials For Pharmacists
