178 - Law & Order: Pharmacy Edition. A Concis...

In this episode, we review the clinical presentation, diagnosis, and treatment of uncomplicated urinary tract infections. Key Concepts Uncomplicated urinary tract infections (UTI) are defined as an infection localized to the bladder without any systemic signs or symptoms of infec ...  Show more

In this episode, we review the pharmacology, indications, adverse effects, and unique drug characteristics of 5-HT3 receptor antagonists such as ondansetron (Zofran) and palonosetron (Aloxi). Key Concepts There are four 5-HT3 (serotonin subtype 3) receptor antagonists on the mark ...  Show more

Rules for the regulation of medical devices, such as hip prostheses and implantable defibrillators, are complex and differ from those for drugs. Aaron Kesselheim, MD, JD, MPH, and Jonathan Darrow, SJD, LLM, JD, MBA, both faculty members in the Division of Pharmacoepidemiology ...

According to American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education, there are over 100 pharmacy schools and less than 30% offer an APPE rotation focused on pharmacogenomics (PGx). We need more pharmacists that are practicing PGx in the field to become preceptors to pharmacy students. My t ...  Show more

Amina Abubakar, PharmD, AAHIVP CEO of Avant Pharmacy & Wellness Center President of Avant Institute Amina Abubakar graduated from the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy University of the Sciences in 2005. She is the owner and manager of Avant Pharmacy & Wellness Center formerly kno ...  Show more

The COVID-19 Vaccination Campaign: What Pharmacists Are Learning More than 150 million people in the United States have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19. It has been largest vaccination campaign in US history – and pharmacists have been essential to the effort. What have ph ...  Show more