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You're good, just wear this while you're working at the independent.
Bottle of Lies: The Inside Story of the Generic Drug Boom https://www.amazon.com/dp/006233879X/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_8786TEESH7VF0D1R0GKX
I HIGHLY suggest everyone read this book. I as well always thought patients were crazy w generic preferences. The truth is the FDA failed to provide oversight to Indian drug manufacturers and let them manufacturer and distribute drugs without ANY legitimate testing at all. It's probably one of th3 craziest, true stories I've ever read.
This is where it's at. You should order the staples that go along with it and try not to snap them in half because the longer group of staples load easier. You'll see what I'm talking about when you give it a try.
> Pilot G2 pens
If you're feeling like BD pen needles the Pilot G2 pens in the Ultra Fine (0.38) size is great. I haven't had to scrunch an address onto a prescription in ages.
For a super concentrated review of code situations I'd suggest Pharmacy Joe's book It is a real 101 for emergencies. The other thing I'd suggest is getting the AHA CPR app and practice with it a bit. It makes keeping track of codes SO much easier if you end up recording.
Otherwise just try to free up nurse hands. Mix drips, grab meds, hand syringes/flushes. Whatever you do speak it when you do it. If doc says I need X if no one speaks up say "I'm grabbing X!" If you prepare an epi syringe hand it to the nurse and say "epinephrine ready" It makes recorder's job much easier and identifies who is doing what rather than a doc having to watch what every person in the room is doing.
Sharpies retractable ultrafine markers (amazon)
Skechers Performance Women's Go Step Challenge Walking Shoes they feel like sneakers but look like flats
I'm down with the dumbass bit, but lazy? Tf? I don't think wanting to sit means one is lazy. Prolonged standing is bad for the body, anyway (just like prolonged sitting). Having a mix of both is healthy.
Yes, I did use WebMD as a source. I figured that it's good enough for some common sense physiology.
I'm a recent grad, I wanted to learn how to code while I was in school. I ended up taking Harvard's CS50 for free online during my P2 year. I never completed the course but I do know how to write basic code now. Here is my experience:
I told a hospital that I was rotating at that I liked informatics, so they had me evaluating vanco dosing programs to see which would work best for them. The program they were using was from 1991 and ran through a command prompt and I spent a lot of time trying to fix the settings. Unrelated but the closest I came to actually coding was messing with the outputs on Meditech to let doctors be able to see creatinine clearance in the bar at the top. I liked it, I think if I worked there I could have expanded my role in that area. The hospital had an IT committee with a few pharmacists on it.
I think most positions don't want pharmacists taking the time to code because it's cheaper to pay someone else to do it. I've applied for a few jobs like this, so there is apparently somewhat of a market but I don't know how to position myself into something like this.
If you start your own business and can figure out how to make something really valuable, I think sky's the limit.
Definitely yes!! I had a few older and younger pharmacists recommend them. Even the younger pharmacists were starting to get varicose veins and it also helps with fatigue and soreness.
Sometimes I will wear a knee brace and another pharmacist recommended a posture corrector as well. https://www.amazon.com/Posture-Corrective-Brace-Beige-46/dp/B000KPHEXQ
I purchased my compression socks on Amazon from sockwell. They are more comfortable similar to regular socks. The sheer socks you can purchase are not as comfortable, but do provide more compression. Try both types and see what you prefer.
I carry several metros, but the workhorse ink I use is Noodle's Heart of Darkness, Haven't had too much issue with it. I also use Diamine shimmering ink for when I want some whimsy
> what prescriber are you going to convince to write that for you when you obviously don't need it?
Edit: Just remembered last time I went to the walk-in clinic the doctor saying "I think it's a virus, but here's a script for a z-pack." When you're business model depends on making patients happy so they come back next time...
Is EGb-761 the same as the 24% Ginkgo flavone glycosides / 6% terpene lactones extract seen in a lot of Ginkgo supplements?
A quick search on Amazon didn't show much for Ginkgo brands advertising "EGb-761", but they did use those %age extracts.
Example: Ginkgold. It mentions that it's been used in >400 studies, which would be surprising if it wasn't EGb-761.
Supplement marketing is hilarious. Ginkgold "activates all areas of the brain!" - so, this stuff will cause generalized seizures? I'm not sure what advantage "activating all area of the brain" would have. Wouldn't it be like using every letter of the alphabet in every single sentence? Got to give them credit for citing their claim (1995 study) though. That's pretty rare with supplements.
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Question for any pharmacists or anyone knowledgeable regarding supplements in the US. Are there any guidelines toward finding high quality brands, like USP / other certification and whatnot, or is it pretty much always a crapshoot?
I found a website called labdoor that analyzes purity & label accuracy for different supplement brands, it's made me think quality is more of a crapshoot but I want to hear what you guys say.
Buy them this. Their knuckles will thank you.
At my old pharmacy, we only had one ANCIENT one in the entire pharmacy, which I quickly nicknamed the "knuckle buster." That one on amazon is really nice.
Besides all the pharmacotherapy books that others have mentioned, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People is pretty handy. The program I'm at focuses a lot on their administrative residents, but this book definitely helps in any field, for that matter.
http://www.indeed.com/q-Nuclear-Pharmacist-jobs.html
There are less than 66 jobs (minus some false positives) for nuclear pharmacists posted on pretty much the largest job board on the web. These jobs are some of the hardest to acquire. Your resume lacks any intern job experience. If you want to even attempt at getting a nuclear job, you should get an internship somewhere, anywhere. Retail, hospital... The worst dump that will hire you. Just take the job. Worst case scenario is that you have a crap time there but put some dollars in your pocket and have a chance at a job post-graduation.
Not really. I’ve tried it and was disappointed.
I do have good news though! I remember when we installed our machine they gave us flavor rx lollipops and I found them on amazon! So if you just like the favor that’s your best bet.
Yeah, that's one of the very few articles out there that actually examines high-dose stimulant use. It's a very poorly studied patient population, especially if your interest is high-dose use in ADHD rather than narcolepsy.
1400mg/day is pretty impressive, but it's nothing compared to this case report, which is probably one of the craziest case reports I've ever read. To be fair the endpoint dosage was much lower than 1400mg/day, but the dosage peaks in that case blow away anything I've ever heard of before.
IMO the 225mg of Desoxyn in there is pretty damn impressive too - that's a lot of (pure) methamphetamine!
If you are looking to just be certified, all you really need to concentrate on are the practice problems at the end of each chapter. I don't know how you feel about torrents, but here is a link http://www.4shared.com/office/7fxGHtkX/Delmars_Pharmacy_Technician_Ce.html to Delmar's PTCB book. 2 hours a day for 3 weeks is really all you need. Law and conversion makes up most of the test. Pharmacology is not weighted as much so I wouldn't stress too much on remembering every detail. I haven't had any employers care about the grade received; they just want to make sure you passed/ up to date with state registration.
Probably going to depend on what area of pharmacy you are in.
For instance, in the ED mine has a pressor chart, OD treatment charts, empiric antibiotic charts, the APAP OD Nomogram, etc.
I love mine though, use it all the time! Got a 4x6 softcover plastic photobook as mine from Amazon. I saw people use small notebooks and tape things into the pages also.
I mean this thing in our compounding cabinet is on amazon.
I just know its there though; I can't actually tell you if that would even slightly work for this purpose at all.. That you're gonna have to ask an actual pharmacist... Though I think the ones that can answer probably work at somewhere that would compound it for you.
I'd definitely suggest checking out the ACA Marketplace and try to get enrolled while it still exists before the republicans take it away lol!!! I know there's an open enrollment season which is the only time you can buy/change insurance unless of a qualifying circumstance such as loss of previous coverage, aging out of parents plan, etc there's a few and the gov healthcare site will have all the specifics on that. If you're employed full time and eligible for your company's employer sponsored plan you can talk to your HR rep about their plan options and if you're eligible to enroll.
You could also check and see if you qualify for Medicaid in your state
I agree, I thought organic was pretty fun. Like gumbeeman said, don't approach it with dread. Just make sure to stay on top of your work and read the lecture material before class and you'll already be in a good place.
Other people mentioned them already, but when I ran into rough patches I went to freelanceteach and Khan University. Khan University may be particularly good for giving yourself a leg up before class begins but honestly I wouldn't worry about it. Organic can be difficult but not so much that I'd recommend studying before the class begins. However I would advocate reviewing Organic 1 before you take Organic 2. Organic was the first course I took that felt cumulative and your professor will likely mention Organic 1 concepts/ reactions without any review.
If you liked your first year I bet you'll enjoy organic as well. It's probably not as big and scary as you're expecting. If you're a good enough student to actually think about preparing for a class before it begins, organic won't bring you down :)
Atropine is named after atropos one of the three greek gods of fate and she's was the one who \ cut the threads of life to people, back in the day atropine was probably seen as nasty fatal poision i'm guessing that's how it got the name.
When I took the PCAT, several years ago now, I found the biology somewhat confusing. I had many upper-level/grad level biology classes. I am sure you have noticed that sometimes in science (early on) we are taught things that are 'not completely true'. When we get to the upper level classes we see where the flaws were, but we did not have enough knowledge at that time to get the 'truer' story.
I would get a question and over analyze it. I would be able to cross off two immediately, but then I would not love either of the answers left.
I would suggest going over the more basic science stuff, particularly in cell, genetics, and the scientific method. Take the practice quizzes/test and find if there is an area you tend to not be as strong in. Then go to Khan Academy and refresh those sections.
Best of luck.
Your google skills are lacking, so seriously.. What Terazosin said?
Not 100% sure that's even it, not a pharamacist.
I just have Google-Fu
I'm well aware, thank you. For what it's worth, I've made a prezi presentation outlining the ways pharmacists can impact transitions of care. It's a lengthy presentation so I would skip to the end where I outline the systemic approaches out there, specifically ProjectBoost, Project RED, and the "Care Transitions Program".
Buy a couple from the store to hold you over while bulk order is shipped from amazon.
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They do help with varicose veins. I also wear them and have tried a few. ProCompression is great, but expensive. I found slightly more professional ones on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GJG8XL5/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_BW1ZDBV9XV2A2817K0T9?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
I graduated in May 2015, so also fairly recently. Lexicomp and Uptodate are definitely my most used resources; you can find almost everything you need in those two places, and I open them immediately every night when I'm preparing for my shift.
I also LOVE the Sanford Guide to Antimicrobial Therapy; its pretty cheap, easy to use, and super handy as a quick resource. You can get a copy on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/Sanford-Guide-Antimicrobial-Therapy/dp/1930808917/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1473957928&sr=8-1&keywords=antimicrobial+therapy
Always found it a bit odd how you could buy 100-1000 pills of APAP/Ibuprofen/Whatever over Amazon for like $10. You can buy 100 max paracetamol at a pharmacy and like they say in the article they're not just in a jar.
edit: who the fuck wants 200 loperamide (apart from addicts apparently)????? https://www.amazon.com/Kirkland-Signature-Anti-Diarrheal-Loperamide-Hydrochloride/dp/B01FUNKBVY/ref=pd_sim_121_2?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B01FUNKBVY&pd_rd_r=KFN59302168028M67C32&pd_rd_w=GfuL3&pd_rd_wg=4Kb5r&psc=1&refRID=KFN59...
Yea I make sure to stretch them out every few minutes. I'm thinking about buying some supports but it's gonna be tough because we're constantly switching computers and I float between stores. Gonna be weird dragging them around with me everywhere.
-- Just bought these on amazon. Hopefully they'll help a bit.
Sure that's not going to be super heartfelt, but pair it with a sincere card or something. I'm sure that would be something they could enjoy.
I feel bad that you're actually taking courses for this.
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I've worked in the pharmacy for a year and a half or so FT, and then used this app to fill in my knowledge gaps.. Passed fine.
They will either gouge you on fees or try to sell you life insurance policies that are more expensive than through your work.
I don't have too much to add, but the FAQ at /r/personalfinance is a great resource. I recommend you to read The Little Book of Common Sense Investing by John Bogle if you're looking for a light education on the topic. Bogleheads wiki is a good resource. If you have specific questions about your own savings or finances, post in /r/personalfinance or the Bogleheads forum.
Oh, I agree. If your employer matches your 401k, always put the maximum in. That's money that basically doubles itself on day one. However, most retirement plans for people at a young age go for a relatively high amount of higher-risk investments, but they also need diversification with some low-risk bonds, etc. If you can find an investment that will consistently bring in more than what you're paying in interest, definitely go for it. Most people will struggle to find a no-risk investment that will bring in anywhere close to 7.5%, and some loans are even worse. I'd say rush to pay as much as you can during your 6 month grace period because that money is basically pure principal. Now, don't rush to pay off a mortgage at 3 or 4 percent interest because you can definitely do better than that.
Obviously everyone's circumstances are different and they need to look at things in the context of their own life. Maybe for some people saving for a down payment for a nice house is more important for them than saving for retirement because they have kids and want a big backyard or something. Maybe they want to save their money and go on trips while they're still young.
I'm not worried about you because you seem to know what you're doing and what you want. When I was in high school I used to read those books like crazy. I'd listen to Dave Ramsey podcasts. I read Rich Dad, Poor Dad, The Millionaire Next Door, and other books while my peers were reading Twilight. I got into a great school for finance but I decided I didn't want to live in the northeast US because it was too far away. I have great connections in Wells Fargo. However, I decided I could help people more in pharmacy than I could in finance, but I still LOVE talking about it. I'll have to take a look at that book.
To echo a fellow poster: have a firmer grasp on personal finances, and a strong commitment to becoming quickly financially independent right from the start. My spouse and I had an opportunity to be more aggressive with paying off our loans the first couple of years, and we didn't capitalize. Now that we have kids and want more time with them by retiring even earlier than we're currently planning to, we wish we would have.
While pharmacists may not be his primary target audience, I'd highly recommend checking out the White Coat Investor's website as a good starting place, and reading his book. Lots of parallels with our profession. Learn as much as you can about saving, loans, investing, real estate, retirement, etc. Commit to doing what it takes to become FI as quickly as you want to....particularly if you're planning to do retail.
So I needed my beauty rest y’all. But here ya go! 😁 From Amazon:
Of you’re open to learning/diy I highly suggest this book
I got one of these: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00M9361NG/ because it helps prevent my badge from flipping around. It works ok, badge still gets stuck backwards occasionally, but less than with the cheap reels. I put a sticker over the large logo. It's lasted me nearly 2 years.
I also have my keys on a carabiner style reel attached to my pocket so I can just whip them out of my pocket when I'm going for the CII safe.
I buy packs of https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01FT6XUYC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_image_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
like 2-3 times a year. The plastic that clips tears through and the plastic wire inside eventually snaps from friction cutting it thinner and thinner.
If you could make a complete metal one of that, I'd buy it.
I know Walgreens doesn't allow Medicare/Medicaid folks to use their in-house discount plan for legal reasons. This article talks briefly about why, but doesn't cite the actual laws so I'm not sure that it's helpful.
This page does cite some specific laws that Walgreens was accused of breaking; I'm at work so I can't read the whole thing, but this might shed more light.
Do you know if Medicare/Medicaid folks are allowed to use free trial offers from manufacturers? My understanding is that free trial offers were okay since they are not being billed to the plan.
Finally: I think, but am not sure, that if the in-house discount plan is free to join, then Medicare and Medicaid plans must be billed the same amount as a normal customer would be charged. I rotated at a supermarket pharmacy that had a free antibiotic program, and they were not allowed to bill Medicare/Medicaid for these products since the "usual and customary" rate charged to their normal customers is $0. Same for their $4/$10 generic program. I think Walgreens got out of this by charging a $20 annual fee to join their discount program, therefore those discounted prices are no longer "usual and customary".
I'd highly recommend that you search for experiences on both sides of the spectrum (from basic science research to healthcare research).
It's also very possible to find a summer internship as an undergraduate at a pharmaceutical company, health plan, or PBM. If you are able to land such a position, this would certainly jumpstart your career. Check LinkedIn and manufacturer job boards for opportunities.
Here is one from LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/jobs2/view/83840816?trk=vsrp_jobs_res_name&trkInfo=VSRPsearchId%3A2363487581448560390146%2CVSRPtargetId%3A83840816%2CVSRPcmpt%3Aprimary
Here are some results from a pharmaceutical company's job search engine - https://merck.taleo.net/careersection/merck_university_recruiting_career_section/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en
If I could go back and do undergrad over again I'd 1) look for a pharmaceutical company or health plan summer internship and 2) pursue a minor or double major in biostatistics.
If you're interested in anything related to clinical trials or research methodology, biostatistics are your bread and butter.
Here's a great app for learning medical Spanish which is free. It has all the medical terms as well as a Dialogue section that covers a full H&P.
iOS: https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id1574202729?pt=123220161&ct=email&mt=8
Here's a great app for learning medical Spanish. It has all the medical terms, including generic drug names and other pharmaceutical terms. And it's free:
iOS: https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id1574202729?pt=123220161&ct=email&mt=8
We use these. Granted, this in a central fill production so we're probably opening more bottles than the usual pharmacy.
Plastic end for tough seals. Metal end for foil seals and pulling out cotton.
In addition to blackout curtains, I suggest getting a sunrise clock. I personally use this one: https://www.amazon.com/Philips-Simulation-Headspace-Subscription-HF3520/dp/B0093162RM/
It's nice since it gradually gets brighter. However, you could jury-rig a cheap one by hooking up a lamp to a outlet timer, but this will be instantly bright.
Hmm... Are they a coffee drinker?
Not pharmacy but chemistry. If he likes to drink / entertain:
Electric Pill Crusher Grinder - Fine Powder Electronic Pulverizer for Small and Large Medication and Vitamin Tablets - Comes with Stainless Steel Blades to Crush Multiple Pills by Pill Mill https://www.amazon.com/dp/B093QFLW1T/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_i_Y3W4ED4F4PW154GAB368
No idea if it's any good but there's lots of similar ones
I have used this site in the past to help estimate outdates for my patients with synchronized medications. What I like most about it is the little calendar that I can just click the date I want.
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Closest I could find
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In a top ranked pharmacy school right now, this is everyone’s favorite textbook! The DiPiro textbook rocks. There’s a few sister books to it, there’s a pharmacotherapy from patient perspective and a handbook too. It’s provided online for us but I bought a hard copy because I want this book for my career.
https://www.amazon.com/Pharmacotherapy-Pathophysiologic-Approach-Joseph-DiPiro-ebook/dp/B07Y3X297G
Pass the Virginia Pharmacy Law Exam: A study guide for the FSDLE https://www.amazon.com/dp/151186558X/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_i_CXCERN42Q50RPZE3EFWD
This book helped me pass when I moved from Texas to VA in 2013. Good luck!!
Amazon also has the tapered Apothecary spatulas with a hook, for anyone who wants to get themselves one because they totally need one of these right NOW.
No shame, I've bought myself two and wrote my name on them. Now everyone in the pharmacy fights over who gets to use them when I'm not scheduled.
Best $16 I've ever spent.
This book is an amazing reference, we had one copy students and residents could all borrow and they all loved it. Very practical guide complete with several examples of each: https://www.amazon.com/Pharmacy-Professionals-Resumes-Interviewing-Reinders/dp/1582121486
Best $40 investment ever. https://www.amazon.com/Pharmacy-Technicians-Pocket-Drug-Reference/dp/158212339X/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=pharmacy+technicians+pocket+drug+reference&qid=1645503279&sr=8-3
Worked better when we wore lab coats/business casual at my pharmacy. Now I keep it in my scrub top pocket.
I'm a nurse and really love this one: work bag. hIt has lots of pockets and good amount of space.
Hope that helps!
I took Texas in 2021 and I used this: The Ultimate Texas MPJE Review Guide 2021
The Ultimate Texas MPJE Review Guide 2021
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I got an 82 with moderate amount of studying. Best I’ve done on any law exam including my home state
I made this little simulation time-concentration curve of oral procainamide. You can adjust the dose between 500mg, 1000mg and 1500mg. You can also adjust the dosing interval and dose number. Tell me what u think!!
During my first few months working retail I used Anki to make flash-cards with all the relevant info - in the long run it was much better idea than putting Post-In notes everywhere.
I'm not in the pharm industry but a tech person that likes to read this kind of stuff. If interested, take the first step and pick up a book on the Python programming language (probably the easiest), connect up with others learning either on meetup.com locally or digitally, or think about joining a programming bootcamp.
In terms of hiring in your industry, I don't know much about how things work but I am involved in hiring in tech, to a great degree over the years. My recommendation on reaching out is to wait a week, send a follow up email that is a couple of sentences and not pushy. I never would recommend a resume service as they don't have your best interest at heart. There are services for nice resumes that you can create yourself that I am fond of at resume.io, I have seen many and they turn out awesome. My 2 cents and I wish you the best of luck with your career and learning goals.
This is our medicinal chemistry textbook https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/1609133455/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
There's always DiPiro's Pharmacotherapy and Goldfrank's Toxicology
maybe everyone should listen to this testimony before the SC Senate subcommittee on medical affairs... seems like there is a growing number of studies on the medication in question outside of the political arena https://rumble.com/embed/vjypfn/?pub=4
I actually only just noticed that when I do a search, it doesn't show me anything in that "estimated cash price" column for Walmart. Does it for you? Otherwise what you're seeing are prices with the Goodrx coupons, so ix-nay on what I originally wrote because they don't seem to have Walmart prices on here.
Long and short of it is it probably was not an error, prices just can vary that much between pharmacies. Walmart does tend to have better prices than than say, CVS or Walgreens, but Costco's prices are very competitive as well.
About 1000 open positions in Cali, just those posted on indeed. I'm sure you can beat out an immigrant for at least one of them.
http://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=pharmacist&l=texas&rs=1
Another 1500 in Texas, just in case you can't.
I look at job listings mainly to see what kind of skills/requirements they list (like what software they want you to be proficient in) so I can direct my learning specifically to those things and keep up to date like you said. At this point though my main focus is on trying to build up my skills and put together a good portfolio that I can shop around. From what I've seen/read it's mainly the big studios that have certain experience requirements (e.g. they'll want you to have worked on a certain number of projects that have actually been produced/shipped), but a lot of smaller independent studios/developers will hire based on your portfolio, so my plan is to work on building that, finding work with smaller studios to gain experience, and work my way up to bigger studios. And if it comes down to it I can always cite my experience as a retail PIC in addition to the art skills I'm developing to argue for why I'd be good for a certain position (e.g. able to work under tight deadlines in a team-based setting while maintaining a high standard of quality and managing employees).
On top of all that though there's always the option to do commission work or sell prints for additional income, although it is hard to get your work noticed. If you're looking to get into art in a professional capacity I would highly recommend getting on Artstation.com which is where a lot of industry professionals post their work and which also allows you to create your own portfolio. Companies of all sizes post jobs on there as well, from big ones like the makers of Uncharted and The Witcher to smaller indie studios, and it also kind of lets you see the level you'll need to get to in order to be competitive which is good to know. A lot of the professional artists on there have sites with tutorials and stuff on them as well which is super helpful in learning and getting better quickly.
Anyway I'm rambling
Glad I can help! By the way, you don't need an expensive or high end computer to do the computing. Even if all you have is a browser, there's this programming environment called repl (https://repl.it/) that lets you program in the browser.
Those sound like very interesting potential projects! I don't know of any forums or groups but why don't we create one? If you use Telegram (https://telegram.org/) I've just created a group here: (https://t.me/joinchat/C04_rx02c1pK4YakESR-ig). If you have other suggestions like google groups or what not, let me know and we can see if other people are interested.
If you need help “thinking outside the box”, I highly suggest the book Designing Your Life. It was written by two Stanford professors in their Design program. It really helped me consider what I was interested in, what I was good at and what jobs were out there. You can also listen to it on Audible or get the workbook.
Designing Your Life: How to Build a Well-Lived, Joyful Life https://www.amazon.com/dp/1101875321/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_C8KT80PNRM2XYS3AGZGQ
TX Law Review ($89 worth the price): https://www.amazon.com/Ultimate-Texas-MPJE-Review-Guide/dp/0578816989 DEA Pharmacist Manual: https://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/pubs/manuals/(DEA-DC-046)(EO-DEA154)_Pharmacist_Manual.pdf
Be sure to ask yourself questions/make flash cards from the review book. Personally, I think this is all you should need for 1st time pass.
Texas and Federal Pharmacy and Drug Law, 12th Edition (2020) https://www.amazon.com/dp/0578582074/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_F3Z9HGCTV8V8KS4D369E I would say this book. Cacciatore does law review classes for new grads and I took his class and it helped.
Not sure I can really help you out, but sounds like you are looking for an A/R system? You should have a separate A/R that links to your books. The data from the switch should feed into that A/R and create invoice, and then you can take the data from the EDI and match it to the invoices. Any invoice that's not zero'd out is an error. Maybe something like this? http://www.capterra.com/pharmacy-software/spotlight/106388/Rx30%20Pharmacy%20System/Transaction%20Data%20Systems
I am in independent pharmacy owner. Here is a radio interview I did this morning on the upcoming Amazon purchase.
It's incredibly easy, no real techie knowledge required. A VPN is software that essentially allows you to spoof your location. I use Windscribe, it's a free VPN, however there are many other free VPNs as well. You just choose a server in Norway, go to UpToDate, and wa-la, everything is free.
WSJ articles can be a PITA to access, so I've posted a PDF copy of the whole article here. Just an FYI, you can read the fulltext online, this website explains how.
There are 11 biologic drugs that will face biosimilar competition in the next several years, according to data compiled by Evercore ISI. These drugs pulled in more than $50 billion combined in 2014. The arrival of biosimilars coincides with a period of surging drug prices. Express Scripts said earlier this month that U.S. drug spending per member increased by 13.1% in 2014, the largest single increase since 2003. Spending in the "specialty" category was up 31%, driven primarily by price increases. It is early days for biosimilars in the United States, and many regulatory issues have yet to be resolved. But how the drugs are eventually priced will have a big impact on the pharma industry. Wall Street currently expects biosimilars to sell at discounts to their original reference drugs of between 20% and 30%. On March 11, the chief medical officer of CVS Health suggested biosimilar discounts could be much larger than expected, on the order of 40% to 50%. Should this scenario come to pass, investor enthusiasm for drug developers in general could decline along with those price tags.
SSS Tonic Liquid 20 OZ (fyi: 12% alcohol)
I will neither confirm nor deny using this at work on super-stressed days.
"The numbers help determine what size vial a pharmacist would use to contain the pills he/she counted. After you put the pills in the trough on the side of the tray, close the lid. Tilt it on end. Look at the number which corresponds to the top of the contents, then multiply by 2. That will tell you the approximate size of vial to use, in drams. Dram is an old apothecary unit of measure that is still used to designate the size of a prescription vial."
Source: Q&A from the seller of Counting Tray with Spatula
I have no affiliation with this company and not sure if it’s ok per your hospital p&p but one place I worked at used something like this and it was amazing.
Allflex USA Allflex 50cc Repeater Syrigne Vaccine Gun https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000HHLL7W/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_3DD3Q58Q836MQF6Y537R?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
In THEORY she is right, but as proved countless, countless times, the generic pharma market has failed and committed outright fraud and bribery without remorse
Great investigative journalism book on this topic: https://www.amazon.com/Bottle-Lies-Inside-Story-Generic/dp/0062338781
I found this book fairly helpful, when I first started. maybe just a touch outdated at this point but most of it is still solid info.
A Pharmacist's Guide to Inpatient Medical Emergencies: How to respond to code blue, rapid response calls, and other medical emergencies https://www.amazon.com/dp/1535333383/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_VHP3SSXRG635DFBM7BD1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
You can try using combo locked vials. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079YKJK4R/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_1ZKDYK1SM6T0MMG3YHAV
It's plastic and flimsy so it won't stop a serious attempt, but if you just want a deterrent, it's only $9.99
I wear these. They're not the best quality but they are comfortable even with long shifts. You get plenty of pairs and since they're inexpensive, I just run them through the washer and dryer and throw them away when the elastic wears out. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0711B1RLQ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I wear Sockwells. They’re on the pricey side but last a long time and hold up their compression strength. I have a few pairs that I’ve had for 4+ years and are just now wearing thin. My feet swell super bad and the compression socks are a life saver. Helps a ton with foot pain, too.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MSI8OGU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_9V0FQT508NT0BH7RS8W4?psc=1
Pharmacy we use at work fills a blister pack like these https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XKH16MH
And the every other day meds have half the blisters empty, on our dispensing log we do 'skip' or 'not today' or whatever and either pop them empty or hit it with a sharpy
Pharmacy we use is a small independent, that is really good at making thinga stupidly simple as there's quite a few different hands handling meds.
Like when we get a kid on an antibiotic that the RX says two right now, then then, they'll write all that out on the blister pack
Thanks.... Thinking maybe this instead
Just turned 2021... Don't know if that makes too much difference
Sharpie S gel is AMAZING https://www.amazon.com/dp/B082PMRSBK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_VU.6FbRJB1M2R And I personally use the purple Energel when circling my control double counts https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N6ZP7F5/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_1W.6FbZQT2SZD
Pentel energel - they have so many colors of ink which I love and they are quick dry ink which is great for lefties 🤓 the aluminum pens feel really fancy and I just replace the ink with my preferred colors pen
Pilot Easy Touch Fine Point. Pen nerd here and have tried tons of pens, but this one is the best hands down for quick drying on RX/IV/thermal labels.
https://www.amazon.com/Pilot-EasyTouch-Retractable-Point-32211/dp/B000EFPDAS/?pldnSite=1