Practical Approach to Dyslipidemia Management: Latest Guidelines for Pharmacists
As a pharmacist, you know that dyslipidemia is a major risk factor for cardiovascular dis…
Stay Ahead with the Latest BP Treatment Strategies
Discussions on effective hypertension management are set to intensify with the release of…
Advanced Secrets on Pioglitazone
Overview Pioglitazone, a member of the thiazolidinedione (TZD) class, acts as a potent …
Be Ready to Answer Common Questions About Biotin
As a community pharmacist, you will hear biotin touted for a beauty “glow-up” to support …
Making Diabetes Medications Easier for Older Adults
You’re in a key spot to deprescribe diabetes medications in older adults. Intensive treat…
What You Need to Know About GLP-1 Agonist Side Effects?
Overview Patients are asking about recent reports of side effects linked to GLP-1 rec…
Keep “Watch and Wait” Approach for Acute Sinusitis
Updated guidelines suggest “watchful waiting” for even more adult patients with acute bac…
Stay Current with Restless Legs Syndrome Treatment
Dopamine agonists (ropinirole, etc) are no longer first-line for restless legs syndrome (…
Consider Antibiotics as a Potential Cause of CNS Effects
It's often a surprise when antibiotics cause adverse CNS effects (confusion, delirium…
Deprescribe Multiple Anticholinergics in Older Populations
As a clinical pharmacist, expect increased focus on limiting anticholinergic medications …
Choosing IV Antihypertensives: Labetalol, Nicardipine, and More
You’ll get questions about selecting an IV antihypertensive. First, confirm the indicat…
Know Who Should Get Penicillin for Sickle Cell Disease
Overview Penicillin prophylaxis for pediatric sickle cell disease (SCD) needs your atte…
How to Choose the Right Pressor for Septic Shock?
Overview When patients with septic shock fail to respond to norepinephrine, determini…
Titrating Infusions: Key Updates from The Joint Commission
As a critical care pharmacist, you will play a key role in ensuring that orders for titra…
Best Practices for Administering Beta-Lactams
Questions are coming up about using prolonged infusions of beta-lactam doses due to new i…
Optimize Medications for Patients Receiving ECMO
Overview As a critical care pharmacist, you will get questions about optimal medicatio…
Hepatorenal Syndrome Management
Overview Hepatorenal syndrome (HRS) is kidney dysfunction associated with decompe…
Consider Antipsychotics for Severe Delirium
As a critical care pharmacist, you'll see more focus on preventing and treating delir…
Provide Essential Nutrition Tips for Patients on GLP-1 Agonists
Questions are coming up about proper nutrition for patients on a GLP-1 agonist (semagluti…