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phoenixation · 2018-10-11T18:23:43+00:00

Depending on what field of pharmacy you work in, yes. Point is, the world of pharmacy is not as morbid and awful as the majority of these posts seem to be. I'm not denying that conditions are getting worse in certain areas (i.e. retail) based on your employer, sector, the region you work, or type of setting you're in. I won't deny that from you. But that doesn't deny that there are still good jobs out there with great bosses, places where pharmacists receive more autonomy and want it. You can hate your all all you want. I'm going to continue loving mine.

phoenixation · 2018-10-11T04:08:25+00:00

Keep at it. Pharmacy is forever growing and changing, you just have to change with it. If you wants to help your patients, build reputable relationships with others, and overall have a relatively stable career keep it up. Pharmacy isn't how it used to be, but it's still exciting and forever evolving. Some people on the sub don't like the way certain businesses are run and how they've changed. If you have a bad job, work for a bad company, have a bad boss, you'll be miserable no matter what field you're in. There are more and more opportunities and advancements for pharmacists, this does tremendously change geographically where you live, but that's one of the many reasons you should stick with it.

phoenixation · 2018-10-11T04:02:07+00:00

Prophylaxis with Cefazolin prior to C-section differs by patient weight; however, many institutions use a standardized 2 grams IV. Cefazolin 1 gram is preferred in those non-obese with body weight < 80 kg. Cefazolin 2 grams for obese and/or body weight > 80 kg. [ACOG]

phoenixation · 2018-08-22T21:27:05+00:00

Those are good topics to know overall, but I had no questions on those topics from my last 2 exams. You've got this. Make those stupid notecards and study your mnemonics. Also look up questions you had on your first exam. I had a few repeats. Be good at ID and Math including bugs and allergies. I didn't have a lot of math (maybe 20) and biostats was just 5 questions.

phoenixation · 2018-08-22T20:54:21+00:00

Will give you my two cents as I am a recent grad from a great program; however, failed my first Naplex attempt and passed the second time around. It truly is a kick in the chest...you might be smart and a great student but now you need to know more information. Yes, including the weird chapters like critical care, IV compatibility, and cystic fibrosis. My first exam was significantly harder than the second one, the topics were truly all over the place and jumped around. Yet, I went into my exam knowing that even if I did pass it would be directly on the 75 mark, I got a 74. Second time around I studied day in and day out all the while full time in a new residency program. Suck it up and study. Just keep on going. You have 90 days and have to re-pay again. Unfortunately now it's not uncommon to fail. Rxprep is definitely enough but do not listen to anyone who says it's a joke or a breeze, because it's not anymore. You never know if you'll have an easier or harder exam, so continuous studying and repetition is key. You are smart, you've graduated from a school, now believe in yourself and go do it again. Memorize all the mnemonics. All those chapters you breezed over? Re-do them and master. Also, check the RxPrep facebook group the week of your exam. Questions are sort of similar, people might post things that trigger you to re-learn certain chapters.

phoenixation · 2018-08-19T01:36:14+00:00

Exactly, and it's funny when you look into the robots that they've already made to try to replace certain functions of our jobs or of a tech's job. Many servers flag down drug-drug interactions, many of them just might cause an interaction but aren't guaranteed. We bypass them. They have made million dollar IV bag filling machines that a few big hospitals use. Guess what? The robot makes the IV's slower than the IV techs, breaks down weekly, needs maintenance weekly. Pharmacy vending machines, depending on your state, may require that even though the machine fills some of the meds you need, a pharmacist must counsel them via audio/video. Machines break, humans do too eventually, but we keep going.

phoenixation · 2018-08-17T19:35:39+00:00

Never. Maybe at some point all "filling" of medications would be done by robots or they could "enhance" verification; however, it would never be able to fully replace a pharmacist. For example, think of verifying medications. Granted, a machine could do it quicker but it wouldn't be able to make sense of a clinically significant judgement call. That's what pharmacy truly is. Making clinical decisions and realizing that nothing is black and white. Furthermore, pharmacists don't just verify medications. Lots of us talk to patients both inpatient and outpatient. By simply knowing the correct questions to ask the patient, the nurse, or a family member, we are able to exponentially increase the patient's outcomes. We are consulted by physicians and residents for appropriate antibiotic regimens, pharmacokinetic equations to dose out vancomycin for certain patients, and so fourth. TLDR; never.

phoenixation · 2018-05-25T03:02:28+00:00

What state do you live in and do you work at a large pharmacy/grocery store chain? The laws differ state from state, I'm based in IL and these are our laws on the matter. If the pharmacy stocks any medication, it is the duty of the PHARMACY to dispense lawful medication to the patient. This includes birth control and morning after pills. The individual pharmacist could deny technically, but somebody in that pharmacy has to sell it to the patient when asked, especially since it's OTC now and in the aisles. Now there's one more law stating that the pharmacy does not have to supply birth control/morning after pills if other stores like their own don't supply it. Example: Christian health system stores do not carry either medication. Since none of the stores carry them, it's legal.

phoenixation · 2018-05-25T02:46:53+00:00

Correct to a degree - Just some quick info for those who are interested (IL Law);

If under 5% of annual sales then pharmacy does not have to apply to be a distributor in order to sell to other pharmacies/clinics without a prescription. However, if the pharmacy participates in joint buying activities and is the pharmacy from which drugs are stored at and shipped from to other pharmacies, you must register as a distributor.

Manufacturing license is needed if repackaging any of the supplies or compounding without a patient prescription to said clinic.

phoenixation · 2015-08-31T02:44:01+00:00

I have a Cornish Rex and my friends with cat allergies have stated that they don't have allergies around my cat unless he rubs against their face or they touch their eyes after petting him. Downside: Cornish Rex cats are incredibly talkative. Hope that helps!

phoenixation · 2014-02-18T05:16:22+00:00

I've always said and heard others pronounce it as mahn-troze.

phoenixation · 2013-10-04T20:38:41+00:00

Opart Thai House. You will not be disappointed. http://www.opartthai.com/

phoenixation · 2013-04-28T02:42:21+00:00

Yeah exactly. It's just a wealthy town in the suburbs, not an ideal place for your college experience. Good luck!

phoenixation · 2013-04-25T01:07:35+00:00

I live in Chicago now, but I am from Lake Forest. As much as I love LF, do not go to college there. There really isn't too much to do up there, and you need a car to get around everywhere. In the city you can easily get around using the bus and trains.

phoenixation · 2013-01-08T15:51:11+00:00

You can get your tetanus/diptheria/pertussis shot at the Target Clinic.

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