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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...
2024 BCPS Study Materials Now Available!
We have just released updates for our 2024 BCPS study materials! Here's some of the feedback we've received in the past from the content in our BCPS All Access Pass! “Eric, I cannot thank you enough...
Calcium Channel Blocker Comparison – DHP Vs. Non-DHP Medications
Calcium channel blockers (CCBs) are split into two categories, dihydropyridines (DHP), such as amlodipine and nicardipine, and non-dihydropyridines (non-DHP), such as verapamil and diltiazem. While...
Study Materials For Pharmacists
