Drug Channels

MAY 14, 2020

I received good feedback on Tuesday's video about retail pharmacy. So below, you'll find another brief video excerpt from my May 1 Industry Update and COVID-19 Impact video webinar. In this clip, I highlight the growth and consolidation dynamics facing the specialty pharmacy industry. I also discuss the competitive challenges facing smaller pharmacies.

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Pharmacy Joe

MAY 13, 2020

In this episode, I’ll discuss whether the dose of enoxaparin for VTE prophylaxis can be reduced in low weight patients. Episode 504: Can the dose of enoxaparin for VTE prophylaxis be reduced in low weight patients? Subscribe on iTunes , Android , or Stitcher Shout out to “Pharmacy Jeff” for inspiring this episode! When using enoxaparin for VTE prophylaxis in low-weight adults, doses can approach the 1 mg/kg normally associated with VTE treatment.

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Med Ed 101

MAY 13, 2020

I do get quite a few questions from time to time and try to answer as many emails as I can. Here were a few really good questions that I thought I would share with all of you. Can we use ciprofloxacin for pneumonia? Why isn’t ciprofloxacin a treatment in community-acquired pneumonia? Also, why is […]. The post Ciprofloxacin for Pneumonia?

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Drug Channels

MAY 12, 2020

Thanks to everyone who joined me for DCI's Industry Update and COVID-19 Impact video webinars. I enjoyed putting these events together and hope you benefited from watching them. If you missed these two live events, click here to find out how you can watch the replays. Below is a brief video excerpt from my May 1 video webinar. In this clip, I summarize the perilous competitive dynamics facing retail pharmacies.

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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

Communication

Pharmacy Joe

MAY 10, 2020

In this episode, I’ll discuss an article about IVP antibiotic safety. Episode 503: Safety of IV push antibiotics Subscribe on iTunes , Android , or Stitcher Article Safety of intravenous push administration of beta-lactams within a healthcare system Lead author: Kassandra Marsh, PharmD, BCIDP Published in American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy April 2020 Background In the aftermath of hurricane disruptions to IV solution supply chains, 2017 saw a severe minibag shortage.

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Med Ed 101

MAY 10, 2020

Loop diuretics are the mainstay in removing fluid off the body in patients with heart failure. They are very common in clinical practice. What should you think about when monitoring loop diuretics? Monitoring Loop Diuretics – Benefit? One of the challenges with polypharmacy in our geriatric patient population is to continually assess the benefit of […].

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