The Digital Apothecary

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Well, 2019 is drawing to a close, and I thought it would be good to give a recap to what I've worked on with The Digital Apothecary this year. Overall, I would say it's been one of my most successful years, with over 40,000 visitors - which as a blog that puts out only a few articles a week - I am quite happy about it. Surprisingly, I have found LinkedIn to be one of my most abundant sources of engagements this year, and I think I will start pushing more content on that side.

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Drug Patent Watch

DECEMBER 12, 2019

DrugPatentWatch serves companies across the drug development-delivery sector. A common request among drug manufacturers, payers, and suppliers alike is anticipation of which branded drugs will face generic competition, and when…. The post Customer Success: Will a generic version of a drug launch? And when? appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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pharmaphorum

DECEMBER 3, 2019

Research from Ashfield Meetings & Events clearly demonstrates that face-to-face meetings and events form a major part of continuing medical education (CME). National and international congresses have been identified as the primary event to attend by HCPs. But what makes congresses such a valuable education channel for time-restricted physicians? This pharmaphorum webinar, in association with Ashfield Meetings & Events, will dive into a unique study of HCP educational and behavioural preferences

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Med Ed 101

DECEMBER 29, 2019

From the very beginning of Meded101 and Real Life Pharmacology, my goal has been to educate as many healthcare professionals as possible about medication safety. I’m continuing that theme with my latest project, and I want to give it away to you as cheap as Amazon will let me. My latest creation took about 6 […]. The post New Release! 200+ Page Drug Interaction Book for Virtually Nothing… 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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Drug Patent Watch

DECEMBER 16, 2019

DrugPatentWatch was used in a recent research study on branded drug sales following generic entry. In this paper, authors Jeffrey Fujimoto, Daniel M Tien, Sophie Snyder, Jeppe A Hertz, and…. The post The effect of patent expiration on sales of branded competitor drugs in a therapeutic class appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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Drug Patent Watch

DECEMBER 3, 2019

Changes in drug markets can create growth opportunities for API manufacturers and CDMOs alike. Whether change comes from generic entry, from new formulations of drugs, or from competition from novel…. The post Customer Success: API and CDMO Business Development appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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Med Ed 101

DECEMBER 22, 2019

I’ve worked within the walls of numerous types of settings that have access to life-saving and life-threatening medications. Whether it be at a clinic, long term care facility, assisted living facility, or hospital, it can be easy for staff to have a cavalier attitude about the access to medications. I read this VA article and […]. The post Fatal Insulin Injections and Security of Medications appeared first on Med Ed 101.

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Med Ed 101

DECEMBER 18, 2019

As I look ahead to help all of you prepare for the 2020 BCPS exam changes, I want to make sure that everyone is on the same page in how this might affect your studying. Questions about the exam? You MUST check out this post on FAQ’s and more. 2020 BCPS Exam Changes – Timing […]. The post 2020 BCPS Exam Changes – How to Prepare appeared first on Med Ed 101.

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Med Ed 101

DECEMBER 15, 2019

There are numerous types of drug interactions. I outline some of the most common ways that drugs can affect the concentrations and activity of other drugs. Opposing Effects Many drugs will work on various receptors throughout the body. To use as an educational point, there is no better example to point to than the beta […]. The post Seven Common Types of Drug Interactions appeared first on Med Ed 101.

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Med Ed 101

DECEMBER 11, 2019

Both salmeterol and formoterol are considered long-acting beta-agonists. These agents have been commonly used in the setting of asthma and COPD. Each of these agents is most commonly combined with an inhaled corticosteroid. Budesonide is coupled with formoterol in the brand name product Symbicort. Salmeterol is most commonly coupled with fluticasone in the brand name […].

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Med Ed 101

DECEMBER 8, 2019

With the recent changes in the Beers Criteria, glimepiride has now been added to the list of sulfonylureas to avoid. Glipizide is the preferred agent if a sulfonylurea is to be used. This begs the question, should we recommend changing glimepiride to glipizide? In my opinion, this is definitely a gray area and an argument […]. The post Changing Glimepiride to Glipizide…to Rock the Boat or Not?

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Med Ed 101

DECEMBER 4, 2019

A 72-year-old male has a past history of heart failure with reduced ejection fraction, chronic kidney disease, hypertension, diabetes, intermittent claudication, and osteoarthritis. His current medication regimen includes: Aspirin 81 mg daily Cilostazol 100 mg twice daily Furosemide 40 mg twice daily Amlodipine 10 mg daily Lisinopril 10 mg daily Carvedilol 6.25 mg twice daily […].

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Med Ed 101

DECEMBER 1, 2019

In keeping it real today, I wanted to share my top 5 medications that worsen dementia. This list is totally anecdotal based upon my experience and the frequency with which I see these medications used in clinical practice. Without further ado, here are my top 5 medications that worsen dementia! Medications That Worsen Dementia – […]. The post Top 5 Medications That Worsen Dementia appeared first on Med Ed 101.

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