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 | Jul 31, 2015 | Uncategorized
“Thanks again for talking to me about the prednisone the other day. It definitely helped ease some anxiety to speak with a professional. It’s your super power. ” Michelle K.