First there were regular insulins, then intermediate-acting NPH insulins, then long-acting, and most recently ultra long-acting, which is actually still a daily product. So what’s this about a possible once-weekly insulin? Wouldn’t that blow the other so-called long-acting products out of the water? Perhaps it’s time to judge with journal club.
Read MoreWe spend 4+ years as pharmacists getting our bearings for managing human pharmacotherapy. So what happens when your patient is no longer human? Are there medications on your shelves right now that you might be able to use for your humans’ furry family members?
Read MoreUTIs are one of the most common infections you’ll encounter in both the inpatient and the outpatient world. There have been several new drugs approved in the last few years, and there has been a push towards shorter treatment durations. Get yourself caught up to speed with the latest and greatest in UTI treatment.
Read MoreConferences and job interviews have shifted to the virtual realm this year. The skills that gave you success with in-person interviews don’t necessarily apply to the online world. Read this to learn how the game has changed, and what you can do to prepare.
Read MoreOdds are that you may not have had a lecture on multiple sclerosis during pharmacy school, but this disease state is more common than previously realized. So you may very well encounter these medications at some point in your career. Plus, it is a HOT area for drug development with FOUR FDA approvals in 2020 alone!
Read MoreFebrile Neutropenia is one of the few oncologic emergencies. This post is a crash course in this difficult disease state that will leave you better prepared to treat your patients (even if you’re not an oncology specialist).
Read MoreU-500 insulin is Public Enemy #1 on the ISMP list. This post dispels the mystery behind concentrated insulin and helps you avoid errors when it comes across your computer screen (or on your NAPLEX)
Read MoreIn this pharmacology post, tl;dr is going to break down where the salt is in that convoluted distal convoluted tubule so that you know exactly how HCTZ works. You’ll also know what to watch for with this seemingly benign, very cheap, ubiquitous medication, as well as its cousins!
Read MoreBecause one can never have too many antibiotics at hand when facing armies of wily bacteria, tl;dr is here to give you the low down on the newest sneaky weapon at hand. Even though this latest cephalosporin makes it increasingly difficult to think in terms of the classic generations, come check out cefiderocol and why it’s extra special in the ID world.
Read MoreWhat’s the difference between Absolute Risk and Relative Risk? Quite a lot, actually…
Read MoreWelcome to tl;dr’s first Pharmacology 101 post! In this overview of statins, we review drug information highlights that will help you to remember what makes these medications unique as well as how to counsel patients taking them. So if you (or your patients) like bacon, you probably want to stop by to learn about statins!
Read MoreIs the CPJE coming up in your future? This article will walk you through exactly how to prepare for it to ensure you pass on the first try.
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