We recently introduced the idea of working in the pharmaceutical industry without completing a fellowship. But do you know exactly what kinds of career opportunities there are in this field? If your brain goes immediately - and only - to pharmaceutical sales reps (which is true, to be sure), just know that the possibilities include so much more! Let’s take a deeper dive into what some of these options are.
Read MoreHave you heard the buzz around the new law affecting prescription drug pricing? Are you clear on what these changes mean for you and your patients? Regardless of your practice setting, the pharmacy provisions of the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act are likely going to reach you, so let tl;dr give you the rundown on what you need to know.
Read MoreAre you looking for ways to start clinical rotations off on the right foot? Feeling a little lost after syllabus day as far as what to expect? Let tl;dr give you a leg up on one more piece of rotation: the daunting one-on-one topic discussion. Come learn what preceptors wish you knew before hitting your first session.
Read MorePicture this: the patient adamantly states they have refills remaining. The pharmacy system reports no refills remaining. The provider doesn’t want to renew the script because they see the last Rx should still be active. Sound like a familiar cluster, or perhaps a sticky situation you would rather avoid? Yeah, us too! So let tl;dr share some system tips for smoothing out your retail pharmacy practice experiences.
Read MoreSometimes it seems like there are only 2 career options as a pharmacist - hospital or retail. Once you’re in one of those positions, it’s difficult to picture yourself ever doing anything else. But guess what - you ARE capable of taking a leap and making a change! And if you’re considering a new job with a drug company, here’s another little secret, it IS possible to get into the pharmaceutical industry WITHOUT a fellowship. Here’s how.
Read MoreHere’s an excerpt from the book “Permission to Care: Building a Healthcare Culture that Thrives in Chaos” by Cory Jenks, PharmD. This book is highly recommended reading if you want to be a better “citizen” of the healthcare team and if you want to see your own team thrive.
Read MoreMany of us teach our students according to how we ourselves were taught. But, are you unknowingly passing the toxic environment you faced as a student down to your own students? Let’s reflect and consider…
Read MoreHave you ever scrolled pharmacy job postings and wondered what those “managed care pharmacist” positions are cropping up all over? Do you find it hard to get a grasp on what these folks do and how they fit in the patient care team? Today, tl;dr is going to demystify this realm of pharmacy and offer resources to explore it further!
Read MoreWhen the pharmacy is on fire (figuratively, not literally, although you should probably have plans for both), what do you do? Are you going to freeze in panic, or do you have what it takes to breathe and forge on? It’s not easy, but adaptability is a learned skill - and crucial for pharmacists. Come learn how to better prepare yourself to navigate pharmacy’s curveballs.
Read MoreWe talk a lot on tl;dr about what medications to add for patients. But is there a point at which all the prescriptions tip the scales and become too much? Is there such a thing?
Read MoreIt’s finally almost time… This day holds more anticipation than William and Kate’s wedding! (Seriously.) It’s almost Match Day. So what happens if your plans collapse and you don’t Match?
Read MoreWe spend 4+ years as pharmacists getting our bearings for managing human pharmacotherapy. So what happens when your patient is no longer human? Are there medications on your shelves right now that you might be able to use for your humans’ furry family members?
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