New FDA Approval: Trogarzo

Drug

Ibalizumab-uiyk

Indication

In combination with other antiretrovirals, Trogarzo is indicated for the treatment of HIV-1 in heavily treatment-experienced adults with multi-drug resistant HIV-1 who are failing their current therapy.

Clinical, FDA Approval, Pharmacy School, Practice, ResidencyBrandon DysonMay 22, 2018fda approval, trogarzo approval, hiv therapy cheat sheet, ibalizumab approval, ibalizumab-uiyk, how does trogarzo work, trogarzo cost, trogarzo package insert, ibalizumab cost, ibalizumab package insert

Yes, You CAN Still Get a Residency if You Didn't Match This Year

“We regret to inform you that you did not match for a position” were the words on the other side of the NMS email.

That cut deep. Real deep.

Residency, Professional, Pharmacy School, PracticeBrandon DysonMay 8, 2018residency, residency applications, what to do if you don't match for residency, can you get a residency if you don't match, didn't match for residency, how to get a residency if you didn't match

How to do a Medication Reconciliation

If I was to describe med rec to my non-healthcare system mom, I’d tell her that it’s a term used to encompass all the decisions made about a person’s medications when they change level or location of care

Clinical, Pharmacy School, Practice, Residency, ProfessionalBrandon DysonApril 16, 2018medication reconciliation, med rec, how to do a med rec, how to do a medication reconciliation, med rec tips and tricks, medication reconciliation tips and tricks, best practices for med rec, how to do an accurate med rec

The tl;dr Pharmacy Journal Club: Rivaroxaban with or without Aspirin in Stable Cardiovascular Disease (COMPASS)

This is our first ever journal club, so let us know what you think about it! Shoot me a line at brandon@tldrpharmacy.com. If there's enough interest, we may do more of these journal clubs in the future.

How to Study for the NAPLEX (and Pass on Your First Try)

Everything you need to know about how to study for (and pass) the biggest exam standing between you and the title "Pharmacist."

Clinical, Pharmacy School, Practice, ProfessionalBrandon DysonMarch 2, 2018NAPLEX, how to study for the NAPLEX, north american pharmacist licensure exam, NAPLEX study tips, how to pass the NAPLEX, NAPLEX advice, how easy is the naplex?, how clinical is the naplex?, how do i pass the naplex?, naplex prep, naplex tips, naplex advice

There's a Fungus Among Us: A Beginner's Guide to Antifungals

If you’re like me, pharmacy school taught you two things about antifungals: (1) Azoles cause crazy CYP3A4 drug interactions, and (2) Amphotericin kills the kidneys.

This likely got you through class, but it's no help when you start your acute care APPE rotation.

New FDA Approval: Vabomere

Drug

Meropenem-Vaborbactam

Indication

FDA approved indications:

Clinical, FDA Approval, Pharmacy School, Practice, ResidencyBrandon DysonJanuary 5, 2018vabomere, new drug, fda approval, vabomere clinical pearls, meropenem, vaborbactam, meropenem/vaborbactam, meropenem-vaborbactam, vabomere approval, vabomere use

The Pharmacist's Guide to Sickle Cell Disease

For most pharmacists, encounters with sickle cell disease are few and far between. However, if you work in a city (particularly if it's an international hub such as DC or New York), you will encounter sickle cell somewhat regularly.

How to Match for a Residency

53.7%

Do you know what that number represents? It represents the number of students who applied for the Match in 2016 and actually ended up matching with a PGY1 program.

New FDA Approval: Mvasi

Drug

Bevacizumab-awwb [Mvasi]

Indication

The treatment of specific cancers:

FDA Approval, Clinical, Pharmacy School, PracticeSamuel OhNovember 2, 2017mvasi, bevacizumab, bevacizumab-awwb, mvasi clinical pearls, avastin, avastin cost, mvasi cost, VEGF inhibitor

Stop Treating Your Patients Like Things

On the other hand, there's a part of every single one of us that treats our patients (the same people we've dedicated our lives to serving) like things.

Pharmacy School, Practice, Professional, ResidencyBrandon DysonOctober 19, 2017HIPAA, patient care, patient advocacy, healthcare ethics, healthcare rights, patient rights, stop treating your patients like things

Hyperkalemia: An Overview for Pharmacists

It's arguably one of the more important electrolyte disorders, since a potassium level that’s out of whack can quickly lead to fatal heart arrhythmias.

Clinical, Pharmacy School, Practice, ResidencyBrandon DysonOctober 5, 2017hyperkalemia, potassium sparing, potassium, insulin, kayexalate, SPS, patiromer, albuterol, beta agonist