by Sue | Dec 23, 2016 | Uncategorized
Oh, we check. Just as the prescriber did while entering the order into their EMR. It is known as drug interaction alert fatigue. Unfortunately, many pharmacist phone calls to prescribers are waived off. Busy pharmacy calls busy MD. Meanwhile the patient is spewing... by Sue | Nov 29, 2016 | Doctors, entrepreneurs, Health, Medication
A male in his 70’s is scheduled with the physician with whom I am working. The patient’s chief complaint is hallucinations. He is on 13 routine medications RPh: Would you like me to go in and talk to him before you go in. MD: Okay, sure. Why? RPh: He is... by Sue | Nov 19, 2016 | Medication, Pharmacogenetics, pharmacy
It has been a fun week…well, they all are. Interacting with the patient’s and their provider has lead to some exciting results. I mean jump up and down with tears in our eyes results. Genetic testing. Thank you #Assurex Health for helping me implement your... by Sue | Jun 25, 2016 | entrepreneurs, Medication costs, pharmacy
Make your pharmacist your friend and healthcare teammate! I was able to save a friend $761 on 3 months of medication for their loved one this week. by Sue | Jun 4, 2016 | entrepreneurs, Health, Medication
What an amazing week I have had as a pharmacist! Have I mentioned that I love what I get to do every day! One AHA I had this week is it is not always about the medications or throwing another pill at someone to help with their mood. This week I was able to dispense... by Sue | May 8, 2016 | Medication, pharmacy
I had a patient’s wife contact me this week. She was concerned about her forty-something year old husband’s medicine and the side effects. I tend to focus on making an impact on clients taking five or more medications. This gentleman was only taking one... by Sue | May 8, 2016 | Doctors, Health, Medication, pharmacy
This is not an unusual statement to hear from my team who obtains vitals of patients prior to their appointment for medication management. Usually the numbers are scary-out-of-control. I have walked with patients to the pharmacy to fill an antihypertensive and watch... by Sue | Mar 25, 2016 | Medication, pharmacy, U.S. Healthcare, Uncategorized
At a time when even the most benign medications are showing long term complications, ADHD meds deserve a closer look. I work in an underprivileged area. I’ve observed a cycle: higher rates of teen births, followed by anti anxiety meds for the parents, and ADHD... by Sue | Mar 19, 2016 | Medication, pharmacy, U.S. Healthcare
When is it enough? When is it time to look at quality of life vs prevention? I was working in a nursing home this week…the dementia unit. Some patients are happy, some are absolutely miserable. One patient who spends most of the time in bed was restarted on... by Sue | Mar 19, 2016 | entrepreneurs, Health, Pharmacogenetics, pharmacy
How is your health care system set up to engage in these up and coming trends? The practice of health-system pharmacy is set to change over the next five years. Source: Change Is the Only Constant – Pharmacy Practice News