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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...
Top 5 Alcohol and Medication Interactions
How many times have you picked up, dispensed, or seen an auxiliary label on a medication encouraging you to avoid alcohol while taking it? It's definitely information that could come up on a board...
RSV Vaccine Comparison Table
The CDC has approved RSV vaccines for patients over the age of 60 and those who are pregnant. We provide an RSV vaccine comparison table below to help you recognize the differences between these...
Drugs That Cause Vitamin B12 Deficiency – Top 5
Vitamin B12 is a critical nutrient that helps with the function of major body systems. It is involved in the production of red blood cells, is important in energy production, and helps maintain a...
Can Smoking Cause Drug Interactions?
Smoking use is still fairly prevalent, despite the best efforts of health organizations such as the CDC, with an estimated number of 28 million Americans partaking in cigarette use. Other than the...
Metoprolol Succinate Versus Tartrate
At face value, metoprolol tartrate (brand name Lopressor) and metoprolol succinate (brand name Toprolol XL) may seem similar. They are both selective beta-1 adrenoceptor blockers, with tartrate...
Midazolam Versus Lorazepam Comparison
In this article, we are going to share some of the most clinically important similarities and differences when comparing midazolam versus lorazepam. Both medications are part of the benzodiazepine...
EPT and Sexually Transmitted Disease Management
I received a question the other day about EPT (expedited partner therapy) and STD management. State laws vary so be sure to check with your board of pharmacy. In this blog post, we will describe EPT...
2024 BCPS Exam – What’s Changing?
It's hard to believe that I have been following pharmacist board certifications and helping pharmacists pass the BCPS exam for over 10 years since I first passed it in 2013! Each year in updating...
Cardizem CD Versus LA – What’s The Difference?
Let's tackle a question I recently received. What's the difference between Cardizem CD Versus LA? We will look closely at these two Cardizem formulations, as it seems many of us have questioned...
Study Materials For Pharmacists
