by Sue | Mar 19, 2016 | diabetes, entrepreneurs, pharmacy, U.S. Healthcare
“The average patient does not appreciate the fact that a 10% weight loss reduces the metabolic risk and cardiovascular complications surrounding diabetes. Pharmacists can make that point,” said Alan Garber, MD, PhD, FACE, chair of the AACE/ACE Algorithm Taskforce. We... by Sue | Feb 14, 2016 | Uncategorized
This has been such a fun and exciting time for me as a pharmacist! Along with reviewing medications for individual clients, I have been able to enter a new frontier (for me) of being a pharmacist in a physicians’ office. The synergy is magical! I do not dispense... by Sue | Dec 19, 2015 | Medication, Medication costs, pharmacy, U.S. Healthcare
I see this often and take proactive steps to help patients organize their medications. My go-to weapon is http://www.mymedschedule.com . I had a patient consultation this week in which the patient was placed on an antibiotic, Levaquin. She was also instructed to start... by Sue | Dec 16, 2015 | Medication, Medication costs, pharmacy, U.S. Healthcare
Chronic conditions, such as arthritis, can be debilitating for tens of millions of Americans. Some medications can actually halt the progress of diseases like rheumatoid arthritis (RA). But if left Source: Medication Therapy Management: Helping to Improve Health,... by Sue | Dec 3, 2015 | Uncategorized
I love what I get to do every day! Yesterday it involved a visit to a senior citizen facility. The place is truly wonderful. The culture is amazing: from the residents, to the staff, to the providers. I would send my family members there. While reviewing medications,... by Sue | Nov 26, 2015 | Uncategorized
I love to read! It is a hobby that significantly decreased while my kids were younger, but I have been able to spend more time reading this year and am grateful! Here are 12 books that I have really enjoyed and why. The Bible. This is God’s instruction manual... 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 29, 2015 | entrepreneurs, Medication, pharmacy, Uncategorized
I was asked by a good friend why they would need a pharmacist for medication information versus all the apps available. I love technology and I love how using it engages people like never before. There are so many ways to DIY (do-it-yourself) just by googling how.... 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. ... by Sue | Aug 8, 2015 | entrepreneurs, Health, Medication, pharmacy
I was asked by a good friend why they would need me for medication information versus all the apps available. I love technology and I love how using it engages people like never before. There are so many ways to DIY (do-it-yourself) just by googling how. Have you seen...