by Sue | Jul 30, 2018 | Medication, Pharmacogenetics, pharmacy, U.S. Healthcare
I recently ran into a patient that we had performed #pharmacogenomic testing on in 2016. He was in a bad place when we tested him: drinking a lot – up to a case per day, suicidal ideations, lack of interest in activities he used to enjoy. We were able to switch... by Sue | Jun 30, 2018 | Health, Medication, Medication costs, pharmacy, U.S. Healthcare, Uncategorized
What is the difference between #Medication compliance and adherence? I had a home visit with a patient this week. She has a history of stroke and was ready to give up all medications so I helped her sort through them, updated what she should be taking and what she is... 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 by Sue | Oct 25, 2015 | Health, Insurance, Medication costs, Pharmacogenetics, Uncategorized
We have a family member in the hospital. We will be having genetic testing done. $600-$1200 for the test may or may not be covered. The cost is less than our insurance burden from the hospitalization. The first medication cost $860-$981 per month. It didn’t work... by Sue | Sep 12, 2015 | entrepreneurs, Medication, pharmacy, U.S. Healthcare, Uncategorized
What is the prescribing cascade? It occurs when another medication is prescribed to combat the side effects of an initial medication. We all want a quick fix in a pill. Constipation? Take a laxative. Headache? Ibuprofen or acetaminophen. Drug overdose? Narcan. ...