Paulene Ynzon

[Paulene Ynzon @paucityofpaus]

Q2(4/4): But the keyword is “recommend”. Patients have the right to choose generics, especially for financial purposes. Physicians should explain their reasons for recommending, and also give the patient the power to alternatives.😊

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[Paulene Ynzon @paucityofpaus]

Q2 (1/4): Some physicians do recommend branded drugs, not merely for personal business. In the stretch of their experience, they may find a certain brand more effective when treating a certain ailment.

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@medpharmaguy

[Paulene Ynzon @paucityofpaus]

Q2 (3/4): If prescribing a generic drug would risk the patient of a lesser chance of getting cured, the outcome may affect the physician’s credibility. This may affect the patient’s perception on the expertise of doctors.

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@medpharmaguy

[Paulene Ynzon @paucityofpaus]

Q1:(2/2) Our physicians may have been too busy with their patients that certain parts in the rules of format are being neglected.
Nevertheless,a gentle reminder from colleagues and/or pharmacists could still make a difference. 😊👍🏼

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@medpharmaguy

[Paulene Ynzon @paucityofpaus]

Q1: A proper greeting at the beginning of a consult is the first step to a patient’s trust. But a PROPERLY written prescription is the first step in giving that patient the power to heal himself through responsibility and compliance.

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[Paulene Ynzon @paucityofpaus]

💊 Quetiapine: H1 > alpha1 > M1 > D2 > 5-HT2A

💡 Besides drowsiness, it may also cause weight gain by interacting with fatty/sugary food. This makes food more “rewarding” to the brain.

(but what’s new, right? 😉🍔✨)

#Pharma1 #Antipsychotics @medpharmaguy 👨🏻‍⚕️