by Brian J. Catton, Pharm.D. | Sep 25, 2013 | DISEASES & CONDITIONS
While logging onto my Facebook account last Thursday, I came across a CNN article linked from my colleague in Kentucky. The intriguing, alarming title says it all: “U.S. measles cases in 2013 may be most in 17 years.” Even though the number of annual cases has...
by admin | May 25, 2013 | NEWS, UPDATES
Free Law CE on Affordable Care Act The National Pharmacy Technician Association (NPTA) offers a two-hour ACPE-accredited law CE on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) at no charge regardless of NPTA membership. To access the course, first, register as a site user at...
by Christian Muenyi, Pharm.D., M.S. | May 5, 2013 | CLINICAL CHARTS, MEDICATIONS, RESOURCES, STUDY GUIDES
ADULT URINARY TRACT INFECTION DOSING CHART Dosing for urinary tract infections is a necessary skill for clinical pharmacists. We’ve compiled a chart that makes it simpler to dose adults. View Chart As an Image View Chart As a...
by Christian Muenyi, Pharm.D., M.S. | Apr 27, 2013 | CLINICAL CHARTS, MEDICATIONS, RESOURCES, STUDY GUIDES
Dosing and Dose Equivalence of Metformin Initial dose Titration Maximum dose Metformin (Glucophage) IR Tab 500 mg BID 500 mg Qweek 2550mg/day in 2 or 3 doses Metformin (Glucophage) XR Tab 850 mg QDay 850 mg Qweek 2550mg/day in 2 or 3 doses Metformin (Riomet) IR...
by admin | Apr 12, 2013 | NEWS, UPDATES
It’s April again! Which means it’s time for the upcoming National Drug Take Back Day. Learn more about medication safety and find locations where you can dispose of your unused medications at the FDA’s Drug Take Back Site. The FDA recently approved...
by admin | Apr 12, 2013 | NEWS, OUR TAKE
The Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) announced recent changes that will affect the certification requirements of pharmacy technicians. Why The Hospital Wants Pharmacists to Be your Coach…An NPR article that examines the impact of pharmacists in...
by admin | Apr 12, 2013 | ASK A PHARMACIST, NEWS
If you’re a pharmacist or pharmacy student, and you enjoy writing, then Pharm Psych is the place for you! We are currently seeking pharmacists and pharmacy students to contribute to our “Ask A Pharmacist” column. For more information about this...
