BLOG
OCT Inhibition and How It Affects Metformin
Metformin is the go-to first-line medication in type 2 diabetes. While drug interactions aren't incredibly common with its use, we should be aware of OCT inhibition and the potential effects that...
Verapamil Phenytoin Interaction – Management Pearls
In the case scenario below, I discuss the implications of the verapamil phenytoin interaction. JS is a 38-year-old male who has been on phenytoin for seizure prophylaxis for several years. He...
Case Scenario: Polypharmacy List Review
KS is a 79-year-old female. She states that she takes too many pills and would like to try to reduce some. Here's her list. Aspirin 81 mg dailyClopidogrel 75 mg dailyPantoprazole 40 mg...
Mirabegron Tamoxifen Interaction – Case Scenario
In this case scenario below, I discuss the mirabegron tamoxifen interaction and how it can impact patient safety. KS is a 61-year-old female who presents with worsening urinary frequency. She has...
Carbamazepine Apixaban Interaction
When the NOACs (sometimes referred to as DOACs) first came out they were heavily promoted as having fewer drug interactions compared to warfarin. This is true, but please remember that "fewer drug...
CPJE Cheating Scandal Update and Free Gift For Those Impacted By This Calamity
In an update from a previous post, the CPJE cheating scandal rolls on. Over 1,000 pharmacy students had their scores invalidated. This means that they have to make plans to retake the CPJE exam. In...
Sodium Chloride Supplements – Don’t Overlook Them
As you are reviewing a medication list, it can be easy to overlook supplements. The next time you review a medication list and you see sodium chloride supplements on the list, I want you to think of...
2020 BCPS Study Material Is Ready to Roll!
Our 2020 BCPS Study Material has now been updated and is ready for release!! We've reviewed and followed the BCPS content outline closely! If you are considering taking the BCPS exam in the Spring...
Do I Need to Memorize Labs for the BCPS Exam?
We've been creating and updating content this fall and getting ready for 2020! Updates will be coming soon as they do every year at this time. BCMTMS (discount ends tomorrow) was just done and BCPS,...
2020 BCMTMS Study Material
It is that time of year when we work on updates for our study material and release our All Access Pass for 2020 participants! The BCMTMS certification is something that many pharmacists are pursuing...
Study Materials For Pharmacists
