Seunga (Jasmine) Han, PharmD Student Do you remember the last time you were given a prescription for an antibiotic medication from your doctor? You were probably told how important it was to take the medication until you “finish the course”. Like many of us, you may have struggled with this. In fact, one of the…
Brooke Thai, PharmD Student Welcome back to the topic of medication coverage and insurance plans. In part 1, we discussed some background information about the difference between insurance companies and plan adjudicators, direct billing and manual submissions, and different sources of coverage. Today in part 2, we’ll be going through some more definitions and finally,…
Brooke Thai, PharmD Candidate As someone who works in a pharmacy, I know that insurance problems occur on a daily basis. Dealing with these issues can sometimes be one of the most frustrating aspects of the job. Imagine going through at least 5-6 years of studies with the expectation you’ll be immersed in managing medications…
Seunga (Jasmine) Han, PharmD Candidate The Million Dollar Question “Which one is better? Tylenol® or Advil®?” This is a question that many healthcare professionals receive from their patients for various reasons such as a headache, pain, and fever. Is one safer than the other? Does one last longer, or work faster? Does it depend on…
Ahmad Chehade, PharmD. Candidate Expiration dates “Can I take this medication even though it’s expired?” This is one of the most frequently asked questions by patients to their healthcare providers. It can be quite frustrating to find out that something’s expired just when you need it the most, or to see medication go to waste…
Ethos Ho, BSc Pharm Candidate The Generic Question You’ve probably heard your healthcare provider tell you that brand name medications are more or less the same as generics. You may have seen the names APO-, PMS-, or TEVA on the labels you get from the pharmacy – these are the abbreviations of different generic drug…
Ethos Ho, BSc Pharm Candidate A Painful Dilemma Are you experiencing pain that just won’t go away despite taking medications like Tylenol® or Advil®? Perhaps a headache, migraine, swollen joint, or an aching muscle is keeping you up at night, or preventing you from participating in your daily activities. You may be thinking about using…
Ethos Ho, BSc Pharm Candidate Have you ever taken a medication and felt like it just didn’t sit right with you? Or have you ever been given an antibiotic and later noticed an irritating, itchy rash on your skin? If either of these has ever happened to you, it may be a sign you’re allergic…