Nasal Corticosteroids and Antihistamines Overview
Neti pots were the rage a few years back. We could not keep them on the shelves! I can’t imagine using something that gives me the sensation of waterboarding. Like every other pharmacy, we dispense boatloads of fluticasone from the prescription department. I make sure my patients know exactly how to use this product. I […]
4P: Overview of Dextromethorphan
Course Opening Up June 16, 2023. Click Here to view the course. Learning Objective: Recognize the potential dangers and interactions of the common over the counter drug dextromethorphan. I have seen three cases of serotonin syndrome. Pharmacists need to be cognizant of the potential interaction between “good old Dextromethorphan” and antidepressants that can lead to […]
A Broad Look at Childhood Immunizations: Haemophilus Influenzae Type-B & Tetanus
Pete Kreckel, microCE, 0.25 hours My sister Mary Kreckel Fritz is a registered nurse who graduated from Philipsburg State Hospital School of Nursing in 1980 has vast experience in the area of pediatrics. In regard to this topic, she had this to offer: “ We had several kids with epiglottitis, they were either intubated or […]
What’s Happening Around freeCE: New Live Webinars Launching In April
freeCE has a full schedule of live CE planned for the month of April, including the three new courses featured below. Choose your favorites and join us to grow your expertise and work toward your continuing education requirements! Also, check out our latest article which promotes the benefits of stress management for pharmacy professionals in […]
The impact of stress on the lives of pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and nurses
April is National Stress Awareness Month and we’re taking it as an opportunity to discuss the negative impact of stress and how pharmacy professionals can cope with it. Table of Contents Stress can significantly impact the lives of pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and nurses. These professionals work in high-pressure environments that require them to be constantly […]
Veteran’s Day Interview: What It’s Like to Work in a Military Pharmacy
In honor of Veteran’s Day in 2020, we interviewed Jonathan Lehan, a former military pharmacist and community pharmacist based in Illinois, for our 5 Minutes with a Pharmacist series. Hear about Jonathan’s varied professional experience, from practicing pharmacy on an Air Force base to overseeing his family business, a community pharmacy that dates back to […]