Thinking about the BCPS (Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist) credential? The short answer: it can be worth the effort if you want to work in a clinical hospital role or move up a clinical ladder. It won’t automatically raise your pay everywhere. The value depends on your setting, your market, and how you leverage it. Below … Read more
Rural communities often wait hours—or days—for a pharmacist to review and release prescriptions. Telepharmacy promises faster access by letting licensed pharmacists verify prescriptions remotely, sometimes from home. It sounds simple, but the details matter. Safety, regulation, and technology all shape whether this model helps or harms. Here’s a clear look at how remote verification works, … Read more
Non-sterile compounding is a hands-on craft with real clinical impact. Done right, it turns APIs and excipients into safe, effective medicines tailored to patients. USP 795 sets the minimum standards so every compounded cream, gel, or suspension is consistent and reliable. This guide explains the “how” and the “why,” with practical steps you can apply … Read more
When someone dials Poison Control, a pharmacist often answers. The stakes are immediate and real. A child swallowed a pill. A teen took too much acetaminophen. A worker inhaled chlorine gas. The pharmacist must make a safe plan in minutes, with incomplete information, and coordinate the right care. This is the daily work of a … Read more
Industry fellowships are the most direct bridge from a PharmD to a full-time role at a global pharmaceutical company. They give you structured training, real projects, and a network inside Big Pharma. If you want a career in Medical Affairs, the Rutgers and MCPHS programs are the two largest and most visible paths. This guide … Read more
Many people picture pharmacists behind a counter. But a large number work at health plans and pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). Their job is to make sure the right medicines are covered, used safely, and bought at a fair price. This article explains what these pharmacists do, focusing on formulary management and prior authorizations. You will … Read more
Healthcare runs on data and workflows. Medications touch almost every patient, which means pharmacy sits at the center of safety, cost, and outcomes. That’s why “Pharm-IT” is rising fast. These are pharmacists and PharmD grads who build, integrate, and govern the tech that moves meds safely and efficiently. If you can combine clinical judgment with … Read more
Nuclear pharmacy sits at the crossroads of pharmacy, physics, and patient care. It is a niche that pays six figures, demands precision, and keeps hospitals running before sunrise. If you have a PharmD, enjoy sterile compounding and calculations, and do not mind early mornings, radiopharmacy can be a rewarding, stable career. Here’s what radiopharmacists actually … Read more
Some prescription drugs carry risks so serious that normal labeling and counseling are not enough. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) uses Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies (REMS) to make sure those medicines are prescribed, dispensed, and used safely. If you prescribe or dispense high-risk drugs like isotretinoin (formerly sold as Accutane), clozapine, thalidomide, … Read more
Your employer’s malpractice policy is built to protect the pharmacy first. That’s not cynicism—it’s how insurance works. The company pays the premium, so the insurer’s duty is to defend the business and limit the business’s losses. As a pharmacist or pharmacy technician, your name may be on the complaint, the Board letter, or the subpoena. … Read more
