The Ultimate Guide to PTCB Exam Prep
Effective PTCB exam prep requires selecting a comprehensive study program tailored to your learning style. It involves utilizing diverse resources, including textbooks, practice exams, and review guides, and actively engaging with content through practical or visual methods.
National Poison Prevention Week: The Pharmacy Professional’s Role in Poison Prevention
National Poison Prevention Week, which started over 60 years ago, serves as an opportunity to underscore the importance of poison prevention efforts nationwide. Observed during the third full week of March, it is aimed at raising awareness about the risks associated with poisoning, ranging from accidental ingestions of household products to intentional exposures to harmful substances.
Medication Safety Checklist for Pharmacists: Know Your Role
Explore the critical role of pharmacists in medication safety with our comprehensive guide. Learn about the importance of accuracy in dispensing, adherence to safety protocols, and the impact of medication errors on patient care and trust in healthcare systems. Our article provides valuable insights into the responsibilities of pharmacists and practical steps to ensure the safe use of medications, emphasizing the five rights, FIP policies, and the APhA’s safety checklist. Perfect for healthcare professionals seeking to enhance patient safety and care standards.
Strategies for Reducing Patient Medication Costs: A Guide for Pharmacy Teams
Discover cost-saving medication strategies for pharmacy teams to enhance patient care. A concise guide for reducing drug costs effectively.
Cultural Competency in Pharmacy Practice
Explore the importance of cultural competency in pharmacy practice for enhancing patient care and bridging health disparities.
OVERVIEW OF POISON IVY PREVENTION AND TREATMENT
As a Scoutmaster in Central Pennsylvania, I would look for poison ivy on our hikes. Now that I live in Northern West Virginia, poison ivy is EVERYWHERE. It quickly grows in our gardens, flowerbeds and along any hedgerows. A lot of patients get exposed to this nasty weed, and we frequently get consultations for poison ivy […]
Overview of Tick-Borne Diseases
Lyme disease is a topic that significantly captures the attention of our patients. To enhance awareness, our pharmacy provides informative flyers, and the one focused on Lyme disease is particularly popular among our clientele. A personal commitment of mine involves inquiring about the diagnosis whenever I come across a doxycycline prescription. If the patient mentions […]
Pharmacy Diabetes Training For Pharmacists & Technicians
Maintaining competency in the treatment of diabetes is crucial for all healthcare professionals. According to the American Diabetes Association (ADA), there were 37.3 million Americans, roughly 11.3% of the population, with diabetes in 2019. Unfortunately, 8.5 million of those individuals were undiagnosed. In addition, there were 96 million Americans over the age of 18 who […]
CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS FOR PHARMACY TECHNICIANS
Continuing Education (CE) is the best way to stay current in your practice as a pharmacy technician. The pharmaceutical industry is ever-changing, with new medications constantly coming out. Research has become a cornerstone for determining the effectiveness of current therapies and pursuing continuous improvement in practice. In this blog post, we’ll review the benefits of […]
DROPPED THE BALL ON YOUR CE DEADLINE? NO PROBLEM. JOIN US FOR A NEW YEAR’S EVE CE MARATHON.
Need CE fast? We’ve got you covered. If you’ve waited until the last minute to complete your CE requirements, get caught up with us on December 31. We’ll be offering the following courses: P <795> – Keys to Compliance with the 2022 Updates in Nonsterile Compounding Standards Steven Ziegler, PharmD, MBA | 8:00 AM ET […]