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Anyone who suffers from eczema understands how unbearable constant oozing rash and all-around itch can negatively affect their lives and will appreciate Dupilumab. This week, 2 clinical trials (SOLO1, SOLO2) for phase 3, monoclonal antibody dupilumab showed promising evidence of reducing rash in moderate-severe eczema patients by nearly 40%. So what to know about dupilumab? …
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After years of hard-work, hundreds of exams, thousands of drugs, you are finally here with one final hurdle to overcome! As someone who just sat in on the North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination, I can relate to your concerns, feel your pain and empathize with your distress. Many of you have written to me, requesting …
Earlier this month, the FDA approved—effective immediately—adapalene (Differin®) 0.1% gel to be sold as an over-the-counter (OTC) topical treatment for acne for patient ages 12 and up. What is Differin gel? Adapalene (Differin®) is a third-generation retinoid-class topical agent indicated as the first line treatment for acne—acne vulgaris—of all severity with additional off label …
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An Introduction to Erectile Dysfunction  Erectile dysfunction (more commonly abbreviated as ED) was considered a crime and can be a legitimate cause for divorce in 16th and 17th century France. Deterioration in sexual competency is not a crime in today’s society per se, but perceived stigma still lingers around the taboo subject. Erectile dysfunction affects …
Recap After two years of regulatory discussions, California’s officials finally announced last Friday allowing the state’s pharmacists to directly dispense birth control to patients without physicians’ order.  Note that the law applies to hormonal contraceptives, which include oral medications, transdermal patches, subcutaneous injections, and vaginal rings, but not intrauterine devices and implantations. The bill known …
iAPPEblog's Guide to Birth Control and Infertlity PDF download Feature photo credit: http://www.nydailynews.com/life-style/health/male-birth-control-pill-ready-testing-year-article-1.1138014 References Shapiro, Karen, Sherry A. Brown, and John An. RxPrep Course Book. San Diego, CA: RxPrep, 2016. Print. lexicomp online
Dyslipidemia drugs chart PDF download link Feature photo credit: http://islam.ru/en/content/story/high-cholesterol-diet-may-help-brain-fatal-genetic-disease References Shapiro, Karen, Sherry A. Brown, and John An. RxPrep Course Book. San Diego, CA: RxPrep, 2016. Print. lexicomp online
My oncology rotation "survival quick sheet". Please feel free to share. PDF download link  iAPPEblog's Guide to Common Cancer Treatment Feature photo credit:https://www.mdanderson.org/publications/cancerwise/2015/08/how-seven-cancer-patients-celebrated-the-end-of-cancer-treatment.html References Shapiro, Karen, Sherry A. Brown, and John An. RxPrep Course Book. San Diego, CA: RxPrep, 2016. Print. lexicomp online
iAPPE Guide to Human Immunodeficiency Virus Antiretroviral Therapy p1 p2PDF download feature photo credit: Ivan Konstantinov, Yury Stefanov, Aleksander Kovalevsky, Yegor Voronin/Visual Science Company Shapiro, Karen, Sherry A. Brown, and John An. RxPrep Course Book. San Diego, CA: RxPrep, 2016. Print. lexicomp online
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