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Roflumilast Clinical Pearls
COPD is a challenging disease that ultimately leads to a progressive reduction in lung function. Our mainstays of therapy are the bronchodilators like long-acting anticholinergic and long-acting...
Polypharmacy and Pain Management – Podcast Special!
As a geriatric pharmacist, I understand how difficult it can be to manage polypharmacy and pain management. I had the honor of being invited onto the Pain Pod. This podcast is put together by Mark...
CDC Sees The Light! Pharmacist Reimbursement Is Necessary
Pharmacist reimbursement has been a frustrating battle for us pharmacists. We don't get enough respect when it comes to legislation (i.e. provider status) and reimbursement of clinical services....
Top 5 Targets To Reduce Medications In Long Term Care
I've been doing quite a bit of long term care consulting lately and I've been trying to pay attention to which medications and medication classes I have been targeting in an effort to reduce...
Tamsulosin Use In Females and Kidney Stones
Alpha-blockers (i.e., tamsulosin) are commonly seen in male patients, as they are used to treat symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH; the only FDA-approved indication currently). Because of...
Comparison Table Of Progestin-Only Products
Combined hormonal contraceptives (CHCs) containing both estrogen and progestin are common go-to agents for contraception. However, on occasion, CHCs are an inappropriate choice given the multiple...
Comparison of Cation Exchangers in Hyperkalemia
Potassium plays a vital role in maintaining cellular function. In this article, we will provide background information on potassium homeostasis and provider a comparison of cation exchangers in...
What To Do If You Don’t Match For A Pharmacy Residency
I've precepted many pharmacy students who are preparing to enter the match for a pharmacy residency position. Next to preparing for various pharmacy board exams, trying to get a pharmacy residency...
MAOIs in Parkinson’s – Breakdown For Pharmacists
Pharmacists are no strangers to neurodegenerative disease. However, Parkinson’s cases present great difficulty to patients and clinicians, as our medical world lacks a solid understanding of the...
Free Download – 2022 Diabetes Guidelines Cheat Sheet
I recently blogged about my thoughts on the new diabetes guidelines. After that post, my friend Derek Borkowski who is the founder of Pyrls.com messaged me to offer followers of the Meded101 blog a...
Study Materials For Pharmacists
