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Mary E Scott, RPh, CGP

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Expertise

I am a certified geriatric pharmacist with over 23 years experience as a long-term care consultant to nursing homes. I also do community-based consulting on an individual basis. My facility-based monthly newsletter on pharmacy topics is read by nurses in over 200 long-term care facilities in 5 states.

Experience in the area

I received a BS in Pharmacy in 1980 with post-graduate work in public health. I have had a Consultant Pharmacist license since 1984.

Organizations

American Society of Consultant Pharmacists
.I received certification in geriatric pharmacy in 1998.

What do you like about this subject?

I enjoy helping seniors feel more confident about taking their medications, and to avoid problems when they are on multiple medications.

What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?

I am currently starting to develop a community-based consulting service for individuals in assist-living facilities and those residing at home.

Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:

There are many ways to save money on your medications. If you are concerned about a loved one taking too many medications,check it out! It is possible to develop a relationship with your neighborhood pharmacist no matter how busy he/she seems in order to get your questions answered.

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Recent Reviews from Users

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rishna	05/22/12	10	10	10
Connie	05/04/12	10	10	10	Thank you so very much.
Rachel	04/24/12	10	10	10	Thank you for the quick answer. This .....
Juyeon	04/08/12	10	9	10	Thank you so much!
David	03/19/12	10	10	10	Prompt and clear, thank you very much .....

Recent Answers from Mary E Scott, RPh, CGP

2012-04-07 Career Information Interview:

Hi,Juyeon, I will try to answer all your questions by number. If you have additional questions, please feel free to email me again. 1)Right now, I am a part-time pharmacist in an HMO (managed-care-

2012-03-30 Need for CGPs?:

Hi,Mary! It's hard to say with the economy being the way it is. I certified to give me an edge over other pharmacists and am still optimistic. I used to work as a consultant pharmacist for longterm care

2012-03-25 antihistimes:

Hi,Howard, I think there are advantages/disadvantages to both meds. Warfarin is a lot less expensive but requires more monitoring. Pradaxa's cost is out of reach for a lot of people and insurances may

2012-03-19 antihistimes:

Hi, Howard, Most antihistimines are not recommended for use in the elderly. However, for short-term use (2-3 days)Benadryl or Atarax (hydroxyzine) are more effective for hives than the 2nd generation

2012-03-17 discretion expectations from pharmacy:

Hi,David! I don't think you are being too sensitive. You have a right to be able to pick up your meds without having to have your medical information broadcast to anyone within listening distance. All

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