In this short special interest piece, an infectious disease pharmacists who went viral with one of his social media posts is interviewed. Interview with: Michael Bosco, Pharm.D., BCIDP, AAHIVP Interview by: Timothy P. Gauthier, Pharm.D., BCPS, BCIDP Article posted 29 August 2022 A few years ago we posted an article about someone who is pharmacy … [Read more...]
Predatory Journals: Insight For Pharmacists
The topic of predatory journals is not something well known to pharmacists, yet they may be having a tremendous impact on the pharmacy profession. Here, a researcher in this field is interviewed and insights on this topic are provided. Interview By: Timothy P. Gauthier, Pharm.D., BCPS-AQ ID In recent years there have been stories of fake … [Read more...]
A Pharmacist In The Midst Of The Louisiana Flood Zone
During the time of a natural disaster the role of the pharmacist can change dramatically. Here, a pharmacist who found herself in the midst of the 2016 Louisiana flooding discusses her experiences working in the setting of a natural disaster. Interview By: Timothy P. Gauthier, Pharm.D., BCPS-AQ ID In August 2016 prolonged rainfall in the American … [Read more...]
5 Things To Know About Cancer Drugs
Cancer drugs are numerous and the field is ever-expanding. In pharmacy school and as a pharmacist exposure to this group of drugs can be limited and in turn it is common to be intimidated the topic. Here, an experienced oncology pharmacist identifies 5 things for you to know about cancer drugs. Authored By: Laura Bobolts, PharmD, BCOP Don’t let cancer … [Read more...]
5 Skills Pharmacy School Does Not Teach You
Pharmacy schools are meant to prepare you to take your certification exams and give you the skills to be a pharmacist in any setting. However, there are skills pharmacy school will not teach you and that pharmacy students should seek to develop & refine themselves. Here, a 2016 pharmacy school graduate discusses this topic. Authored By: Kaitlyn Loi, … [Read more...]