pharmaphorum

DECEMBER 4, 2017

Change Together – www.changetogether.com – will be presenting a live webinar with leading figures from the patient advocacy community, who will debate how we can drive positive change for patients through collaboration and education. This will be helpful for all advocates, as we hear and learn from our expert panel how their organizations are bringing about change.

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Med Ed 101

DECEMBER 31, 2017

In the video below, I lay out some information regarding preparation for the BCPS Pharmacotherapy Exam. It is a very challenging exam with approximately 1/3 failing the exam. I outline some ideas on how to prepare, what the exam looks like, and the importance of reviewing the content outline. BCPS study material from Meded101.com has […]. The post BCPS Pharmacotherapy Exam Study Strategies – How to Prepare appeared first on Med Ed 101.

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Med Ed 101

DECEMBER 27, 2017

Alex Barker, PharmD is on a mission to help pharmacists create inspiring work and lives. He is the creator “The Happy PharmD” He put together this guest post cover letters for your residency application. Pharmacy school doesn’t leave you with much energy for anything else. You invest thousands of dollars and thousands of hours just trying to survive. […].

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Med Ed 101

DECEMBER 24, 2017

There is always a huge challenge in navigating CHF and CKD in our patients. Use of diuretics and ACE inhibitors can be life altering in a very good way for patients who have fluid overload. The difficulty lies in keeping an adequate perfusion to the kidney. A 69 year old male presents to the emergency […]. The post Navigating CHF and CKD appeared first on Med Ed 101.

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Speaker: Simran Kaur, Founder & CEO at Tattva Health Inc.

The healthcare landscape is being revolutionized by AI and cutting-edge digital technologies, reshaping how patients receive care and interact with providers. In this webinar led by Simran Kaur, we will explore how AI-driven solutions are enhancing patient communication, improving care quality, and empowering preventive and predictive medicine. You'll also learn how AI is streamlining healthcare processes, helping providers offer more efficient, personalized care and enabling faster, data-driven

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Med Ed 101

DECEMBER 20, 2017

The allopurinol and cyclosporine interaction is one that isn’t as common as other interactions. One of the major reasons is that cyclosporine is a medication that is generally used for a very specialized purpose. Cyclosporine is a calcineurin inhibitor that is primarily used in organ transplantation. A 58 year old male is receiving chronic cyclosporine […].

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Med Ed 101

DECEMBER 17, 2017

Here’s a case scenario of a potential case of ACE inhibitor induced psoriasis. If you are looking for more info on the ACE Inhibitors, be sure to check out the podcast! Mrs AX, 70 years old, never smoked, BMI 27 kg/m2, presents with new onset of itchy scalp. Her regular medicines include omeprazole 20mg, rosuvastatin […]. The post ACE Inhibitor Induced Psoriasis appeared first on Med Ed 101.

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Med Ed 101

DECEMBER 10, 2017

There are a lot of examples that fit this criteria and I suspect a lot of heavy opinions on this topic. I’ve certainly made suggestions to switch to a likely “safer” medication, but have had instances where I disagree with this practice as well in our elderly patient population. Is age a reason to change […]. The post Is Age a Reason to Change a Medication appeared first on Med Ed 101.

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Med Ed 101

DECEMBER 6, 2017

I will be heading on my way back to Minnesota tomorrow, so this will be the last ASHP Midyear post. Hope you all enjoyed it, and maybe I will head back next year…we’ll see! Day 4 of ASHP Midyear took on a medication safety theme. I took part in a pain management in opioid use […]. The post ASHP Midyear 2017 Day 4 appeared first on Med Ed 101.

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Med Ed 101

DECEMBER 5, 2017

I’m a little late on my day 2 wrap up of the ASHP Midyear meeting. With ongoing discussions today with more pharmacists, residents and students, I can’t help but think what pharmacy is going to look like in 10 or 20 years. I think the key to identifying what’s going to happen is to think […]. The post ASHP Midyear Day 2 2017 appeared first on Med Ed 101.

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Med Ed 101

DECEMBER 5, 2017

Day 3 at ASHP 2017 has been a little more depressing due to the pharmacist job market. I’ve been speaking to quite a few residents and students, and I seem to leave those conversations with pessimism. The pharmacist job market feels bad. Many students, residents, and young pharmacists from across the country are feeling the […]. The post Pharmacist Job Market Outlook – ASHP Midyear 2017 Day 3 (Tuesday) appeared first on Med Ed 101.

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Speaker: Chris Antypas and Josh Halladay

Access to limited distribution drugs and payer contracts are key to pharmacy expansion. But how do you prepare your operations to take the next step? Meaningful data: Collect and share clinical data regarding outcomes, utilization, and more Reporting: Limited distribution models require efficient tracking and reporting systems Workflows: Align workflows with specific pharma and payer contractual requirements For in-depth, expert insights on pharmacy expansion, watch this webinar from Inovalon.

Med Ed 101

DECEMBER 3, 2017

For those of you looking for BCPS help in the next year or two, you better not wait any longer – This one time only initial offer will end Monday December 4th, 2017! On Day 1 of ASHP Midyear, I had a really enjoyable day of interacting with some fantastic pharmacists as well as learning […]. The post Day 1 – ASHP Midyear Meeting 2017 appeared first on Med Ed 101.

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