Happy New Year! Just in time for all those insurance changes to take effect (and the barrage of new prior authorizations to be submitted), tl;dr is here to help you get through this period with the best explanation of Medicare Part D. Ever. Written by a pharmacist for pharmacists. So if you’re trying to figure out how to explain to your patients why they owe $$$ for their script and why it changes throughout the year (and you’re going crazy), soak in this post.
Read MoreWe’re winding down to the end of another year, which means it’s a perfect time for reflection. We’ve already recently admitted where we (as a profession) have perhaps been misguided with vancomycin dosing… So perhaps it’s time for us to admit yet another potential practice oopsy. Come reflect with tl;dr on the use of sodium bicarbonate in cardiac arrests and whether this is a strategy we should continue.
Read MoreSo you thought you knew everything about vancomycin pharmacokinetics, calculations, and dosing, right? Tl;dr gave you the ultimate guide a couple of years ago, and that was the end of the story... Well, unfortunately (or fortunately for patients), there’s a new dosing scheme on the block that seeks to maximize efficacy and minimize toxicity. That’s right - it’s time for tl;dr to tackle vancomycin dosing by AUC/MIC. Let us get you up to speed on your pharmacy geometry!
Read MoreOh noooo, it’s time to tackle the most dreaded of electrolyte abnormalities (at least from a learning perspective): hyponatremia! While we can’t claim to address all aspects of this giant salty topic in one post, we will happily impart everything we can to you about one particular type: SIADH. Let tl;dr demystify a chapter in the hyponatremia story with this guide to all things SIADH.
Read MoreHave you ever stopped to consider just how many beta blocker medications are available? It’s one of the most prolific classes of medications when you really stop to think about it! Why are there SO many, and how are they different from each other? How exactly do they work again? Take a trip down pharmacology memory lane with tl;dr to learn the ins and outs of this cornerstone medication class.
Read MoreHave you ever observed a pharmacist master at work? You know the one we’re talking about. It’s the pharmacist who can keep their cool despite a to do list a million miles long, the one who happily juggles patient care with research, administrative duties, AND teaching, the one who is trusted by providers and patients alike. How did they get to that point, and can you possibly emulate their level of job satisfaction? Tl;dr is here to share some tips for reaching this goal!
Read MoreWe 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 MoreYour patient is low on electrolytes, so order for them to drink a Gatorade, of course! Tsk, tsk. If only it was that simple… For a topic that seems like basic chemistry, electrolyte replacement is surprisingly daunting. But have no fear, tl;dr is here to give you the rundown on four common electrolyte deficiencies, including recognition and treatment.
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 MoreBacteria are tricky, sneaky buggers. They keep upping the resistance ante, which means we pharmacists have to constantly be on our toes when it comes to choosing appropriate therapies. Come learn about one of the more common resistance mechanisms, the ESBLs, so that you’re prepared to do battle when it reaches your doorstep!
Read MoreIt’s been a while since we’ve visited a long favorite topic here on tl;dr: diabetes. So in light of the recent addition of a critical care expert to our team, we’re taking advantage of his brain and tasking him with explaining diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). Come learn how this chronic disease state can lead to an acute, life-threatening situation as well as how you, the pharmacist, can help to manage it.
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.
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