Rx Note

Introduction Years ago, I came across a simple paracetamol syrup dosing calculator in the app store. As a pharmacist, I was clinically curious to see how comprehensively the app addressed maximum dose capping. To my surprise, it did not; the dose simply increased indefinitely alongside the inputted weight. While the intention behind providing the public with a convenient calculator was good, this flaw carried a serious risk of harming pediatric patients through overdosing. This experience inspired me to create a quick pediatric drug dosing verifier, RxPed , to safely streamline our daily workflow when verifying prescription doses. The Complexities of Pediatric Dosing Creating a reliable pediatric dosing calculator requires addressing several complex variables. Different clinical references often recommend slightly different dosages, sometimes specifically tailored to certain indications. Furthermore, pediatric dosing is inherently complicated; it demands consideration of fixed dosing b...

Introduction Using Firebase Studio for vibe coding initially restricted me to the Next.js framework, rather than allowing me to get familiar with pure vanilla HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. It was only later, upon gaining exposure to Google Antigravity , that I became more comfortable with Vite + React and Cloudflare deployments. Even so, I have always been curious about how other vibe coders set up their apps - whether they also default to Next.js or use other platforms. Inspiration from a Serverless Approach My friend shared a web project with me where users can input data and export it as Word, PDF and JSON files. Backing up, transferring and restoring JSON files allows data to be shared without relying on high-end, costly databases like Firestore or real-time sync. What impressed me most was that she managed to contain all the structure, styling and logic - HTML, CSS and JavaScript - within a single HTML file. The only tradeoff was that she had to wait four hours after burning thr...

Introduction "Time and tide wait for no man". We hear this constantly, whether from the CEO of Nvidia or from artificial intelligence companies pushing the narrative that AI is the new norm - one we must either embrace or be left behind by. Everywhere we turn, people are offering advice on how to optimize AI in our daily work. However, while I feel a sense of excitement about these advancements, I also harbour some serious reservations. The Illusion of the Infographic The most immediate impact I see in daily life is the lightning-fast generation of AI videos and infographics. Yet, far from being excited by these excellent graphics, I find myself a bit old-fashioned; I am not a person who loves visuals for the sake of it. In fact, it often takes more time to digest an infographic because we have to decipher the sequence and figure out the core message. More critically, infographics risk omitting crucial details that we might easily dismiss. We need to look beyond mere fascina...

Introduction I have never denied that a major purpose of this blog was not only to educate the next generation, but also to jot down notes for a future, more forgetful version of myself - all while trying to generate a bit of passive income . However, the reality is that the income is negligible compared to the sheer effort required. A single day of locum wages can easily match two years of AdSense revenue, yet each blog post takes hours of planning, drafting, and finalization. Because of this, I have established my own set of rules: I now prefer to update or refresh existing posts rather than constantly creating new ones. A few days ago, a colleague asked me, "If it doesn't generate money, what keeps you writing new articles?" Well, not all efforts in life yield immediate financial results. One way or another, you just keep trying and hoping for the best. In fact, we tend to get addicted to the things we can control, like how quickly we can finish and publish a blog po...

Introduction Wistify.app is a mobile application developed by My Pharmacist House and its team. It aims to help users to convert existing spreadsheets into a mobile applications without coding. The free basic package includes a limit of 2 wists, a maximum of 1800 data rows and 1 GB of monthly user downloads. Additionally, 1 GB of storage is provided for the file manager feature, with 10 GB of monthly bandwidth. How to Start Creating NOTE: Enabling the Custom Sort option in Apps Design allows data to be displayed according to the data grid sequence. Otherwise, the data output will follow the alphabetical order of the headers. Pros Overall, the Wistify. app offers several noteworthy features. Freemium plan (free plan with basic features). Ease of use. Offline installation capability. Automatic database update notifications. Password protection for privacy concern. Notice board integration. File manager upload for images and PDFs. Cons Wistify only supports CSV (comma-delimited...

Introduction For years, pharmacy practice has emphasized patient-centered care, aligning itself with the Pharmacists' Patient Care Process (PPCP) . This approach incorporates psychological models such as the Stages of Change (Transtheoretical Model), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and the 5As (Ask, Advise, Assess, Assist, Arrange) . These models recognize that human behavior cannot be coerced; rather, a lasting and effective change must stem from a fundamental shift in the patient’s own perspective. Consequently, effective medication management depends as much on communication and behavioral engagement as it does on "pure" pharmacological knowledge. To bridge the gap between theory and practice, pharmacists adopt recognized techniques such as open-ended questioning (e.g., "What did your doctor tell you this medication is for?") and clinical mnemonics like WWHAM . Building on these foundations, Fahmi et al. developed the CONNECT-6 framework - a structured, evi...

Introduction For years, I told myself that one day I would write an ebook to help junior pharmacists navigate the daunting start of their careers. In reality, for a variety of reasons, I rarely sat down to actually plan it out. However, as I began this journey, I found myself forging a clearer path while frequently repeating my own core ideas - a subtle form of "self-plagiarism" or echoing my past work. Content The objective of this booklet is not to provide an exhaustive guide on disease management, nor is it a summary comparison of pharmacological drug classes. If it were, you would find yourself expecting a new edition every few years just to keep up with updated management protocols. Instead, The Pharmacist Insider is a synthesis of the wisdom and insights I have accumulated on how to truly function as a professional clinical pharmacist. Unlike my blog posts, which were written by different versions of myself at various points in time, this represents a final roadmap. It...