G S Sachin

The “Test and Treat” model represents a significant evolution in the scope of pharmacy practice, empowering pharmacists to play a more direct role in managing acute, minor health conditions. As outlined in the Professional Practice Skills Lab and Pharmacy Law curricula, pharmacists operating under specific state protocols or collaborative practice agreements can now perform point-of-care … Read more

Pharmacokinetics, often described as what the body does to a drug, is a fundamental science for every pharmacist. It provides the essential framework for individualizing drug therapy to maximize efficacy while minimizing toxicity. The Principles of Drug Therapy Individualization and advanced skills lab curricula focus heavily on core pharmacokinetic concepts such as clearance, volume of … Read more

Inpatient rounding is a cornerstone of modern clinical pharmacy practice, where pharmacists function as integral members of the interprofessional healthcare team. This dynamic, collaborative process involves reviewing patient cases, optimizing medication regimens, and making evidence-based recommendations directly to physicians and nurses at the point of care. As emphasized in the Professional Practice Skills Lab and … Read more

Epilepsy is a complex neurological disorder characterized by a predisposition to generate seizures, requiring careful, long-term, and highly individualized patient care. For pharmacists, managing epilepsy pharmacotherapy is a significant responsibility that involves deep knowledge of antiepileptic drugs (AEDs), including their mechanisms, side effect profiles, and drug interaction potentials. As outlined in the advanced patient care … Read more

Effective communication is a cornerstone of pharmacy practice, and a key component of this is the ability to deliver clear, engaging, and informative educational presentations. As a PharmD student and future pharmacist, you will be expected to educate diverse audiences, including patients, nurses, physicians, and other healthcare professionals. The skills lab and experiential readiness curricula … Read more

Ambulatory care pharmacy is a dynamic and patient-centered field where pharmacists work directly with patients in outpatient settings, such as clinics and medical offices, to manage their chronic conditions. A cornerstone of this practice is “ambulatory care management,” which involves applying a systematic approach to patient care, utilizing collaborative practice agreements, and focusing on key … Read more

Managing patients in an ambulatory care setting often involves navigating the complexities of multiple chronic conditions, polypharmacy, and unique patient-specific factors. Unlike single-disease state scenarios, complex cases require pharmacists to integrate their knowledge across various therapeutic areas to identify drug therapy problems, prioritize interventions, and optimize outcomes. The advanced skills lab curriculum, particularly the module … Read more