April, 2019

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What's the Next Billion Dollar Pharmacy Startup going to be?

The Digital Apothecary

We Need to Think Beyond the Fill. Let me preface this by saying this post is more geared towards those outside of the pharmacy space, and wondering how to get into a potentially lucrative business area. After all, the $1 Billion PillPack acquisition by Amazon and their recent outreach to Prime members has caused quite the hubbub in the health sector.

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TNP Student Series – Ep 005 John David Scheper

The Nontraditional Pharmacist

Some people run from politics while others take the challenges head on. John Scheper looks to management as a springboard into his future campaign trail. Name : John David Scheper. Position: P4 Student at Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy. Interview Summary. Matt [00:00:05] Matt Paterini here with The Nontraditional Pharmacist, part of The Pharmacy Podcast Network.

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BC might become only province without pharmacist prescribing for minor ailments

RxNotes

With the Ontario government moving towards implementing pharmacist-led minor ailment services that would allow pharmacists to prescribe for a number of common conditions, BC will soon be the only province without such services. Is pharmacist prescribing for minor ailments needed? Healthcare costs in BC are mounting, with nearly half our provincial budget spent towards it.

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BCMTMS Exam – What You Need to Know

Med Ed 101

A few months ago, I stumbled into a new pharmacist certification called the Board Certified Medication Therapy Management Specialist (BCMTMS). This certification is in its infancy, and if you wanted to get in on the ground level, this is certainly an opportunity to do that. Their first credentialing exam was administered in 2018 and they […]. The post BCMTMS Exam – What You Need to Know appeared first on Med Ed 101.

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From Diagnosis to Delivery: How AI is Revolutionizing the Patient Experience

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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Doxycycline Pharmacology and Clinical Pearls

Med Ed 101

On an episode of the Real Life Pharmacology Podcast, I broke down doxycycline pharmacology and some important aspects that you need to remember as a healthcare professional. Here are a few practice pearls that you need to be aware of. Pregnancy and Pediatrics The age of the patient and the gender of the patient is […]. The post Doxycycline Pharmacology and Clinical Pearls appeared first on Med Ed 101.

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Bactrim Phenytoin Interaction – Case Study

Med Ed 101

In the case scenario below, I outline a case where the Bactrim phenytoin interaction leads to phenytoin toxicity. An 81-year-old female has a history of GERD, OA, and seizures. She hasn’t been feeling the best and reports fatigue and painful urination. She has experienced this before and believes she has a urinary tract infection. A […].

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SSRI and NSAID Interaction; Is It Relevant?

Med Ed 101

The SSRI and NSAID interaction kind of drives me crazy. It is one of those interactions where you don’t really know how seriously to take it. SSRI has the potential to impact platelet function. NSAIDs have the potential to impact platelet function. The SSRI and NSAID interaction is represented by an increased risk of bleeding […]. The post SSRI and NSAID Interaction; Is It Relevant?

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Comparing Namenda XR and Memantine – Cash is King

Med Ed 101

I feel like I’m still seeing quite a bit of Namenda XR being used. Namenda XR comes in with a price tag of about $500 dollars per month. The generic version of Namenda (memantine) is an immediate release formulation that is probably going to cost less than $50/month. Source When comparing Namenda XR and memantine, […]. The post Comparing Namenda XR and Memantine – Cash is King appeared first on Med Ed 101.

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Spiking Blood Sugars and Adverse Effects

Med Ed 101

About 10 days ago, a 76-year-old male called you to tell you that his spiking blood sugars are higher than they have been in a long time. His blood sugars were in the 300-400 range. He used to never get much above 200. He reports that he has had no diet changes and is adamant […]. The post Spiking Blood Sugars and Adverse Effects appeared first on Med Ed 101.