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 | 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...