Exhaustive Refill Requests
Exhaustive Refill Requests Many of us grew up hearing the story of “The Little Boy Who Cried Wolf.” In the story, a young boy was tasked with guarding the town’s sheep and to yell for help when necessary. The boy, however, had a habit of screaming ‘wolf’ at the slightest hint of a problem. Any slight rustling […]
Pharmacy Metrics
Pharmacy Metrics In our last bit of ‘blog time’ together, we discussed the January 31st New York Times article written by Ellen Gabler entitled, “How Chaos at Chain Pharmacies is Putting Patients at Risk.” And, there was simply too much to ‘unpack’ in this article with one posting. In the last blog, we discussed the […]
New York Times Essential Article for Pharmacists
New York Times Essential Article for Pharmacists Among the pharmacy community, it has become known as the New York Times article. From outside the profession, this may seem to be an odd, non-specific reference. In speaking with those in the community, however, pharmacists immediately recognize that I am referring to the January 31st New York Times article […]
5 Minutes With a Pharmacist Episode 2: Robert Kress
5 Minutes With a Pharmacist Episode 2: Robert Kress In freeCE’s second episode of 5 Minutes With a Pharmacist, pharmacist Kevin Hope interviews Dr. Robert Kress, a functional pharmacist with extensive knowledge of pharmaceutical practices and lifestyle wellness. Dr. Kress discusses how important it is for pharmacists to understand and find the balance between traditional […]
Dollar Tree Faces FDA Scrutiny
Dollar Tree Faces FDA Scrutiny On November 14, the FDA issued a warning letter to Greenbrier International, Inc, who operates as Dollar Tree. Greenbrier International, Inc. is being warned by the Food and Drug Administration for distributing over-the-counter products (marketed in-store as Assured Brand) which are in violation of the FDA’s Current Good Manufacturing Practices […]
Hotel Influenza
Hotel Influenza If you’re looking for a last-minute getaway, look no further. This hotel has everything you could need: plush beds, private bathrooms, television and internet, a scenic view of St. Louis Missouri, and intentional exposure to the influenza virus. St. Louis University converted part of its Salus Center into a research facility for studying […]
The Tomato: History of a Misunderstood Fruit
The Tomato: History of a Misunderstood Fruit The earliest records of people eating tomatoes came from the Aztec empire as early as 700 AD. The fruit, called “tomatl,” faded in and out of the history books until about 1590, when it was grown in Britain. The tomato made the journey to Europe with the Spanish […]
The Role and Job of a Nuclear Pharmacist: A Podcast Featuring Kevin Hope
The Role and Job of a Nuclear Pharmacist: A Podcast Featuring Kevin Hope Listen to the podcast here! This episode of CorConsult Rx’s podcast features Kevin Hope. Kevin worked as a board-certified nuclear pharmacist for many years. He provides some insight into the role and job of a nuclear pharmacist. Kevin is currently the Director […]
A Terrifying House Call
A Terrifying House Call Historically, before science could uncover the reason that a disease ravaged the human body, people would first turn to faith and superstition. Few occasions better illustrate the relationship between sickness and superstition on a grand scale than the Black Death. Caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis and carried by the gross […]
Illinois Pharmacists
Illinois Pharmacists Have you ever found yourself fantasizing at the pharmacy about what it would be like to have a break from work? To sit and finish a peanut butter and jelly sandwich in peace and quiet before heading back out to your responsibilities? This could be real life for Illinois pharmacists. But why now? […]