Pharmacy Archive — Page 1 of 3
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May 9, 2022
Gene variants and transplant drug dose
Genotyping multiple enzymes that metabolize the immunosuppressive drug tacrolimus — common used for lung transplant recipients — is important for correct dosing of the drug, Vanderbilt researchers found. -
March 14, 2022
Not taking her medications could have cost a patient her life. A new Transplant Pharmacy program found her in the nick of time.
Transplant Pharmacy uses a new computer program to find patients who need medication reminders -
January 13, 2022
Eighteen years ago Kanisha Sizemore got a new kidney and pancreas. With her job in the Transplant Pharmacy she gives patients hope and perspective.
“Being a transplant recipient is a blessing, but it is also life changing in several ways." -
October 27, 2021
MCE pharmacy now provides 24-hour, seven-day service
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July 9, 2021
“Why on earth would I not do this?”
Sarah Osman works in the Transplant Pharmacy. She heard that Nathan Horton, her boss from a previous job, needed a kidney. She immediately offered one of hers. -
May 26, 2021
Chris Terry gets satisfaction from solving patients’ barriers to care long before they become real problems
“Chris’s dedication not only kept the patient from having a potentially bad outcome, but also demonstrates the type of customer service our patients should expect from VUMC.” -
April 1, 2021
Analysis seeks to better manage infection in dialysis patients
Analysis seeks to better manage infection in dialysis patients