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Securing my dream residency with the help of RxPharmacist
When I began pharmacy school, I didn’t have a clear idea of where I wanted to end up, but I quickly learned that I wanted to practice at the top
Intern Testimonial- Lifelong lessons, friendships, and wisdom!
My time as a medical writer with RxPharmacist was easily one of the most valuable experiences I’ve had throughout pharmacy school. This internship was instrumental in guiding me through the
End of our Pharmacy School Journey… What is next?
We come to the end of our pharmacy school journey, and we wonder what’s next? Individuals that have a pharmacy degree have a variety of career options, so being adaptable
Overview of Drug Development Process: From the Idea to the Finished Product
Drug development is an extensive process that takes time to be completed. Depending on which therapeutic area the drug is being developed for, more specifically, which disease it is targeting,
How to handle the transition from being a student to being a full-time employee
When you start school, most of us only think about how far the end is to attain that degree, but as cliche as this might sound, the future is closer
The Importance of Medication Use Evaluation
The continued drug development expands the drugs available on the market for patients. How do we determine if patients are on the best drugs available? How do we determine if
Overview of the Direct Oral Anticoagulants
Direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) are used to prevent thrombosis and are used for several different indications. This class of medication has stood out for several reasons, but the main reason
Pharmacy Entrepreneurs: A new career pathway in our uncertain economic climate
A pharmacy degree is a monumental stepping stone to opening your doors to a variety of jobs. There are three big job areas that pharmacists usually utilize their degree in,
Overview of Irinotecan and Topotecan: The Topoisomerase I Inhibitors
For DNA replication and cellular division to occur, topoisomerase I is required. It is an enzyme that creates and helps repair strands of DNA. In cancer cells, it has been
Pseudomonas aeruginosa: An Overview of Transmission, Resistance, and Treatment
Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a type of bacteria that causes a variety of different infections. In 2012, there were roughly 46,000 individuals hospitalized due to multidrug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Similarly in 2017, there
Why is Antibiotic Stewardship Important?
Antibiotics are commonly prescribed. In 2021, there were 211.1 million oral antibiotic prescriptions given by healthcare professionals in the outpatient setting. In other terms, that is an estimated 636 oral
Common Beta Blockers: A Refresher
There are roughly 30 million adults on a beta blocker in the United States. Beta-blockers have been around for a very long time. This class of medications has both been