MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'disgusting'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:31:28 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4676823&cid=t_156932_97_f&fid=35606&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.theangriestpharmacist.com%2F2011%2F04%2F03%2Fhow-to-comment%2F I'm tired of randos coming to my website and submitting bullshit comments to various posts. I've got better things to do than delete 3-5 comments  per day calling me an asshole, a meany head, or questioning my professionalism/ethics (and then banning the user)...as if you reading a vague story about a drug seeker / drug shopper compromises THEIR privacy. As if ANYONE reading these stories can find out what state I'm even in -- much less a patient's name. That's just not possible. Considering that I'm not a complete idiot, I change facts, details, and other things to keep the backbone of the story without making it so obvious as to the subject and subject matter. The person fingered in the story wouldn't even know they are the subject matter in 9 of 10 posts. I get talked to like I'm a pie... The Angriest Pharmacist blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4676823 Mon, 04 Apr 2011 05:26:05 +0100 4676823 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4636439&cid=t_156932_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fhow-to-gross-out-a-medical-student%2F2011.03.25 We have (mostly) non-EM studs rotate through our ED on their sometimes mandatory, sometimes killing a month elective ED tour. There is little reason for EM destined students to rotate in our place, as we don’t have a residency and we’re not part of the club of EM residency directors ( i.e. letter of rec writers). So, usually not EM hard chargers. Nothing wrong with that, but they’re not my cuppa tea. Today’s lesson: shoulder reduction for the non-EM Stud, and for me in What We Do Isn’t Usual. As is our norm, after a thorough Hx, PE, Xrays and Time Out, was in on a 2 doc reduction; One does the sedation, one the reduction. I don’t typically have students follow me: I don’t dislike the students, but I don’t have them. Personal preference. Today, a shoulder reduction. My colle... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4636439 Fri, 25 Mar 2011 20:00:45 +0100 4636439 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4575065&cid=t_156932_97_f&fid=35606&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.theangriestpharmacist.com%2F2011%2F03%2F11%2Fscaring-a-doctor-shopper-straight-before-its-too-late%2F Young lady brought in a prescription today for #14 Vicodin. I'm not sure why doctor shoppers haven't figured this out yet, but one of those ignorant comments you make is, "I DON'T WANT THIS RUN ON MY INSURANCE!" That comment immediately raises my suspicion level. Now, this young lady didn't say that -- it was a variant that can be equally suspicious, "How much does this cost? Cash Price. I no longer have insurance." The fact someone says this isn't always suspicious, but the fact she said it twice (and awkwardly at that) did set off my bullshit detector. She told me that she wasn't on file -- luckily she was -- and lookie there....A MEDICAID CARD! I, of course, didn't tell her that I had this information. I ran it, and low and behold, it rejects. I call up Medicaid to inquire about doses, ... The Angriest Pharmacist blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4575065 Sat, 12 Mar 2011 04:19:23 +0100 4575065 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4298655&cid=t_156932_97_f&fid=35606&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.theangriestpharmacist.com%2F2010%2F11%2F03%2Fyou-do-not-have-that-right%2F I'm filled with passion about many subjects. Not to the least of which is our wonderful country, the glorious United State of America. We are all blessed with rights, freedoms, and privileges that those from other countries can't even fathom. We are blessed to a degree that other countries are jealous of what we have -- jealous to a degree that they desire to hurt and kill us. I believe that our disregard for that which we have is one of the most disgusting things on the planet. While some walk miles for mildly clean water and may make a dollar a day, several times a day we go into the next room and piss into clean water and spend hundreds of dollars per MONTH on bottled water-- which is really no better than that which comes out of that silly faucet. We take for granted minutiae that othe... The Angriest Pharmacist blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4298655 Wed, 03 Nov 2010 16:45:10 +0100 4298655 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3935792&cid=t_156932_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2F10-best-posts-on-thegloss-last-week-3%2F Tori Spelling as Donna Martin in "Beverly Hills: 90210" Last week, we experienced 90210 day (September 2, 2010 or 9/02/10), and our sister site, TheGloss, definitely took note. Take a look at their old-school 90210 photo galleries, plus essential updates on some modern-day reality shows. It’s okay, we won’t tell anyone about your love/hate relationship with Snookie. 1. Gallery: Fashion Lessons I Learned From 90210 2. “Real Housewives of New Jersey”: The Reunion 3. 90210: Tori Spelling’s Nose Through the Years 4. Your Daily Dose of Mormon Porn 5. The Ladies In Your Box: Oh God, Angelina, Why? 6. The Misanthropologist: Does Getting a Blowjob From a Guy Make You Gay? 7. Things That Matter More Than How Many People You’ve Slept With 8. If You Want ... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3935792 Sun, 05 Sep 2010 17:00:54 +0100 3935792 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3676642&cid=t_156932_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fbridal-diapers-do-not-say-i-do%2F For his sake, we're hoping she doesn't need a diaper. Photo: Thinkstock We’ve heard of brides enlisting a bridesmaid or two (or four) to help her use the bathroom when she’s all decked out on her big day. But bridal diapers? Marie Claire reported that some bridal shops actually sell bridal diapers so the bride doesn’t have to be bothered to even try to pee while wearing her wedding gown. This ranks pretty high on our list of truly disgusting things. First of all, you’re going to smell like piss (we hope not #2!) during your first dance as husband and wife. Brides are supposed to smell like butterflies and daffodils, or at least some kind of fresh scent. And when exactly would be a good time to wet your pants – during your wedding vows or the chicken dance?... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3676642 Fri, 18 Jun 2010 15:55:44 +0100 3676642 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3374152&cid=t_156932_97_f&fid=35606&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.theangriestpharmacist.com%2F2010%2F03%2F17%2Fworking-a-thankless-job%2F Random thought: Pharmacists often say that it’s those special patients, the ones that praise us and bring us treats/goodies to show their appreciation, that make it all worthwhile. Those that send us notes and Christmas Cards. Those that share pictures of their family and stories of both pain and prosperity. They drown out the shouts of the patients that see you as a servant and talk at you like a slave. Those special patients help you make it through a tough day because you know you’ve made an impact on their life, and you might’ve even saved their life. I guess I see the glass as half empty. I think that the yells of the asshole make it harder to appreciate the thanks of a patient that recognizes your caring, compassion, and service. The adage says, “It’s be... The Angriest Pharmacist blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3374152 Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:45:16 +0100 3374152 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3366215&cid=t_156932_97_f&fid=35606&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.theangriestpharmacist.com%2F2010%2F03%2F15%2Fundercover-boss%2F I watched Undercover Boss this evening, and I’ve decided I really like this show. They are, of course, taking hours and hours of footage and combining it together to show us something that will affect us emotionally. As a man working in an industry that finds hundreds of pharmacies gobbled up each year by bigger, I wonder if they will ever find Charlie Walgreen or “Something” Walton in the pits of their pharmacies. I’m pretty sure eyes would open and mouths would drop when, on television, Grandma and Grandpa saw Pharmacist Bob and ‘Technician’ Charlie Walgreen fill their prescriptions and doing one of the following: - Using a pill that has been dropped on floor or counter (or touching the pills with their hands — which is the same difference). Hone... The Angriest Pharmacist blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3366215 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 08:00:18 +0100 3366215 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3287754&cid=t_156932_97_f&fid=35606&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.theangriestpharmacist.com%2F2010%2F02%2F18%2Fis-there-any-truth-to-this-rumor%2F The following piece of literary magic was forwarded to me from my conspiracy theorist friend. I get emails from him every week — I usually take the first sentence, google it with the word “snopes.com,” and send him back the link to the DEBUNKING of his trite. He never searches snopes first. He never sends my debunking back out to his email listserv…. I still enjoy out little chats — I’m always curious to see what will come out of his mouth next…:-) Anyway — if you have any knowledge of these issues please post a comment. Debunk it. Post a supporting link if possible. I just cannot accept all of this as fact…. “I live and  work in a state overrun with illegals. They make more money  having kids than we earn working full-time. Tod... The Angriest Pharmacist blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3287754 Fri, 19 Feb 2010 01:59:52 +0100 3287754 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3204887&cid=t_156932_97_f&fid=35606&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.theangriestpharmacist.com%2F2010%2F01%2F24%2Fsaturdays-suck%2F I’m lucky that I don’t have to work weekends on a consistent basis, but I do get the pleasure of working every 4th Saturday. What sucks about Saturdays? Nearly everything. - I have to work 11 hours as the lone pharmacist. - I get no lunch break. I sneak back to our little office and swallow a sandwich whole. I usually get interrupted 2-3 times to check in-store prescriptions or answer an old person’s call — they usually just have refill numbers of course! - The technicians scheduled are all my part-time HS/College kids — meaning they know the most basic of tasks in the pharmacy and on the computer system. So, I type almost all prescriptions AS WELL AS check them. At least they count, right? - We run two shifts of techs. They switch out at the lunch hour. - We ... The Angriest Pharmacist blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3204887 Mon, 25 Jan 2010 04:57:49 +0100 3204887 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3105017&cid=t_156932_97_f&fid=35606&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftheangriestpharmacist.com%2F2009%2F12%2F13%2Fall-things-being-equal%2F Prereading for this post:   Walgreens has POWER (80 COMMENTS!) I was going through some server logs and discovered something. This tid bit of information was shocking to me. The above post/link was and is being heavily monitored by Walgreens themselves. As you know, the bottom of each post I type has two links these days. One allows you to email a post to a friend using my server’s resources. The other link opens a printable copy of the post along with links and annotations. The email function is heavily used across the entire site — very heavily used…and it is also logged for security purposes. Today is the first day I’ve looked at said log since implementing the function and verifying it worked eons ago. It’s been used by a plethora of people. From student... The Angriest Pharmacist blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3105017 Sun, 13 Dec 2009 21:00:47 +0100 3105017 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3105022&cid=t_156932_97_f&fid=35606&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftheangriestpharmacist.com%2F2009%2F11%2F07%2F1221%2F Two weeks ago I promised something big and failed to produce it. Sorry about that. So, where the hell have I been the last two months? I’ve been just focusing on living my life. Everything’s fine with me. The stresses of my job are monumental, and it is getting the best of me. I cannot take it much longer. Retail pharmacy has defeated me. I’m throwing the towel in. I’m tapping out…. I’m not quitting my job just yet, but I am looking for something else. This is evident based on the post I made two months ago concerning clinical positions and residencies. I’d really like a clinical job coupled with a taste of academia. As has become evident, that is highly unlikely. I may find myself in a residency. For now, I have requested a transfer out of my curr... The Angriest Pharmacist blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3105022 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 09:51:05 +0100 3105022 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3105028&cid=t_156932_97_f&fid=35606&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftheangriestpharmacist.com%2F2009%2F08%2F17%2Fexpounding-on-courtesy%2F Some may remember a post I wrote some time ago titled, “Common Courtesy.” Well, apparently, not everyone in the world has read that post yet. I know challenge all of you to read it again and ensure that every person you know reads it as well. I’m currently working on a collaborative practice agreement between myself and a group of local physicians that prescribe about 30% of my business that would allow me to change and edit prescriptions per protocol to fit insurance/payment needs. Meaning — if one of them writes Lipitor and it’s for a cash-pay patient, I can immediately change it to an equivalent dose of Simvastatin. Each of these changes had to be hand written, researched and decided by me. Then, I had to talk it over with 1 of the doctor’s to make su... The Angriest Pharmacist blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3105028 Tue, 18 Aug 2009 00:44:33 +0100 3105028 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3105031&cid=t_156932_97_f&fid=35606&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftheangriestpharmacist.com%2F2009%2F07%2F16%2Fforgive-me-for-not-being-quiet%2F Michael Jackson got a moment of silence in Congress for dying. He sold records, made music, and made people happy. He was an accused child molester. While never convicted, he did settle CIVIL cases out of court (which is all but admitting guilt when it comes to child molestation, am I right?). My cousin Brian was 19 years old. He was killed three days ago in Iraq by what the military has dubbed an “IED.” [Improvised Exploding Device] This is called newspeak, and it’s the government’s way to change the way a word makes us feel (and our response) — it’s propaganda and manipulation of the public to alter our thoughts, perceptions, and maybe even our ideals without us even knowing. They want to make it seem not as bad — not as harsh. Now, read it again... The Angriest Pharmacist blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3105031 Fri, 17 Jul 2009 00:23:51 +0100 3105031 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2447572&cid=t_156932_97_f&fid=35606&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.theangriestpharmacist.com%2F2009%2F05%2F31%2Fmedical-assistant-stupid-pharmacist-not%2F Quick post today. Answered the phone today and it was a “nurse for Dr. Sayed.” “Oh really?” [Knowing she wasn't a nurse] “What’s your name?” [Linda] “And are you an RN or LPN?” “Welll, I guess I’m just an M.A. - I’m in nursing school though” “Guess? … Okay then - on your way. What do we need today?” [I didn't go for the kill and say, 'So you're NOT a nurse then are you?' -- She knew she was beaten] “Jeff Gordon, birthday is 8/4/1971, needs his Cozaar 20mg refilled. Directions are 1 po daily. And give him 2 additional refills.” [Most of you already see the problem. I wrote it exactly like this. My brain was shut off momentarily as I enjoyed my flawless victory from moments earlier.] ... The Angriest Pharmacist blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2447572 Sun, 31 May 2009 22:10:05 +0100 2447572 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2441451&cid=t_156932_97_f&fid=35606&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.theangriestpharmacist.com%2F2009%2F05%2F30%2Ftheres-a-kick-me-sign-on-pharmacys-back%2F I guess we’re the flavor of the month as the douchbags and assholes are coming out of the woodwork to take a cheap shot at our lovely profession. A loyal reader, known only as Bond, sent me the link to an article titled, “The Great Drug Switcheroo.” This piece of shit article published by “Prevention Magazine” (which has been around since the 50’s). The tagline is, “Your pharmacist may be changing your medication without your knowledge–and what you don’t know could hurt you. Here’s how to stay safe.” Once again, the man behind the counter in the white coat is trying to KILL you — not trying to help you achieve optimal results from your drug therapy. It begins with a story of a lady diagnosed with epilepsy who had troub... The Angriest Pharmacist blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2441451 Sat, 30 May 2009 05:46:57 +0100 2441451 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2441452&cid=t_156932_97_f&fid=35606&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.theangriestpharmacist.com%2F2009%2F05%2F22%2Fwho-let-the-quacks-loose%2F I’ve done nothing but battle with crazy ass QUACKS this last two weeks. From the battle with SmartMoney.com to my letters to the editor, I’ve been a busy little bee! Pharmagirl10 brought this crap to my attention: One Doctor’s Quest to Cut Unneeded Treatments (Behold These Six Common Medical Procedures That Do No Patient Any Good) What happened to responsible journalism? What happened to not scaring the shit out of uneducated, not-all-of-them-are-f.ing-doctor Americans? You simply CANNOT tell patients this kind of stuff and expect them to not go jumping off a cliff. There is no such thing as a grain of salt. If it’s on ABC news, it’s fact. The average American is naive and actually believes in responsible journalism. They believe that articles like this have b... The Angriest Pharmacist blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2441452 Fri, 22 May 2009 23:35:54 +0100 2441452 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2441453&cid=t_156932_97_f&fid=35606&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.theangriestpharmacist.com%2F2009%2F05%2F20%2Fwalgreens-has-power%2F I knew this was coming, but I wasn’t sure of much else. Walgreens has begun outsourcing prescription filling to off-site pharmacies for orders to be picked up the next day. The program is called POWER (per an email I received from a WAG slave named Alex). He says: …they are on the verge of implementing a new centralized script filling program called POWER. The corporate propaganda makes this program sound like this is going to be the greatest innovation to the practice of pharmacy since snap-cap-vials. But the rumors that are filtering from the front line staff in Florida make it sound like the whole thing is a giant clusterf., and pharmacists and patients are bailing from Walgreens in droves…I’ve tried to call pharmacists directly, but you can’t get through t... The Angriest Pharmacist blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2441453 Wed, 20 May 2009 23:30:15 +0100 2441453 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2405245&cid=t_156932_97_f&fid=35606&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.theangriestpharmacist.com%2F2009%2F05%2F14%2F7-to-10-of-the-10-things-your-pharmacist-wont-tell-you%2F The first part of this post containing number 1 to 6 can be found at: http://www.theangriestpharmacist.com/2009/05/12/1-to-6-of-10-things-your-pharmacist-wont-tell-you/ Let’s get back to ripping this bitch up… [The Article was originally published in "Smartmoney Magazine" on April 28th, 2009. No primary author was identified -- that was smart...otherwise I would be CALLING him/her.] Update: Their main source for information is a man named Larry Sasich of Pennsylvania. I visited the PA Board of Pharmacy and he is NOT a registered pharmacist in the state of PA. Way to verify your sources there Smartmoney.com — BTW, I’m sure he’s a nice man and very smart. You can’t be an idiot and make it to his position at what seems to be a very innovative, accredited  ... The Angriest Pharmacist blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2405245 Thu, 14 May 2009 09:23:50 +0100 2405245 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2309570&cid=t_156932_97_f&fid=35606&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.theangriestpharmacist.com%2F2009%2F04%2F05%2Fbilking-multiple-sclerosis-and-compromised-ethics%2F Update: Funny note before serious story — theangriestpharmacist.org is now mine. I have no idea why it affected me, but it did. After I hung up the phone, I was angrier than usual — pissed off even. It wasn’t a new thing, a patient knowing more than their pharmacist. Hell, that’s the norm, right? But, for whatever reason, this was different. This was personal. I got the script, put it in, and submitted it to the insurance. It rejected. Today is 4/4/09. It was filled on 3/25/09 for a 30-day supply. Insurance would pay for it on 4/20/09. The drug? Diazepam 10mg po BID #60. What happened to her OTHER FORTY tablets? So, I called her to let her know that I wasn’t going fill it. As a little back story, there is another pharmacist that had managed my store for 25-30 ... The Angriest Pharmacist blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2309570 Sun, 05 Apr 2009 08:27:01 +0100 2309570 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2309573&cid=t_156932_97_f&fid=35606&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.theangriestpharmacist.com%2F2009%2F03%2F27%2Fthe-worst-person-in-the-world%2F Conclusion: The ticket was thrown out. Chief David Kunkle has made an official apology on behalf of the department. Powell was put on administrative leave with pay. Unfortunately, compassion is merely required of human beings and not necessarily police officers. Therefore, the Internal Investigation which was launched (which is stupid considering the complete video is on Youtube) is somewhat trivial. By the letter of the law, he did nothing wrong. I’m sure he’ll be dismissed from that department one way or another, but he’ll get a job somewhere. People like Powell crave power, and a position in law enforcement is the only way to feed that hunger. So, after some time, he’ll be harrassing the various minorities in a whole new area code. It’s his way of exerting ... The Angriest Pharmacist blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2309573 Fri, 27 Mar 2009 05:57:36 +0100 2309573 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2309574&cid=t_156932_97_f&fid=35606&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.theangriestpharmacist.com%2F2009%2F03%2F26%2Fwhite-trash-serenadin%2F Now, I’ve made fun of plenty of shitty ass music and stupid lyrics before. See: My Lip Gloss Be Poppin’ and Fergie and her incessant spelling I heard this song today, and I was in awe. I’ve searched for the past five minutes, and I was unable to find the full lyrics. The name of this inbred, slack-jawed, deep south cackling was “DON’T MAKE ME TAKE MY EARRINGS OFF” by the sperm burping whore herself, Gretchen Wilson. I guess I shouldn’t expect much from the Queen of the Doublewides hailing from Pocahontas, Illinois (population 727). I’m sure fingers outnumber teeth in the vast majority of those 727. I’d like to check the county register there — I’d bet 50% of weddings are amongst cousins in that county.  That’s all tha... The Angriest Pharmacist blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2309574 Fri, 27 Mar 2009 04:50:55 +0100 2309574 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2260537&cid=t_156932_136_f&fid=35302&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWhitePebble%2F%7E3%2FdDIbxq2BWew%2F This is why I don’t go out for breakfast, as a rule. Blueberry Waffle Breakfast Sandwich Breakfast sandwich with two eggs, two sausages, ham, string cheese and bacon between two blueberry waffles glazed with maple syrup. Courtesy of This Is Why You’re Fat. Copyright © 2009 white pebble. This Feed is for personal non-commercial use only. If you are not reading this material in your news aggregator, the site you are looking at is guilty of copyright infringement. Please contact legal@www.white-pebble.net so we can take legal action immediately.Plugin by Taragana Technorati Tags: breakfast, disgusting, fat, food (Source: white pebble) white pebble blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2260537 Sun, 08 Mar 2009 21:56:39 +0100 2260537 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2241256&cid=t_156932_97_f&fid=35606&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.theangriestpharmacist.com%2F2009%2F03%2F05%2Fslow-poke%2F Today, I was nearly killed. Why? Because an old fogie ass motherf.er decided to putt-putt along into TheAngriestPharmacy parking lot. Normally, the turn I was attempting would be easily made. Yet, when Granny Grunt decides to take her sweet ass time and idle into an already cramped lot, she almost delayed her prescription wait time by a few hours. I’ve drawn up a diagram for you below. I drive a green car (as far as you know). Old ladies have blue hair and therefore have been given a blue car in this doodle. The red car honked at me, flipped me off (rightfully so - thinking it was my fault for pulling out in front of them), and nearly hit me (probably on purpose - I would have). I was not happy. I screamed in my car at her. I yelled at her as I was walking through the parking lot (bu... The Angriest Pharmacist blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2241256 Fri, 06 Mar 2009 04:12:49 +0100 2241256 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2227519&cid=t_156932_97_f&fid=35606&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.theangriestpharmacist.com%2F2009%2F03%2F01%2Fcontinuing-on%2F Your email:Subscribe   Unsubscribe Much as the title says, I am continuing on with a string of posts concerning topics that bother me. The one I am talking about today has bothered me for quite some time, but for whatever reason, I have never addressed it before. Well, that is going to end today. —————————- “Thank you for calling The Angriest Pharmacy. Can I help you?” “Yes, I need to get a prescription refilled. My name is Billie Jean, and my birthday is 8-6-75.” “Okay, I see you in there. What medicines do you need?” “All of them.” “Excuse me? Did you say all of them?” “Yes, just fill anything that can be filled.” ————&#821... The Angriest Pharmacist blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2227519 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 17:26:30 +0100 2227519 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2178583&cid=t_156932_177_f&fid=38134&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbabybound.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F02%2F11%2Fpullin-a-britney-on-muni%2F …so yesterday I was minding my own business on my way to work when I saw this: Seeing as I hate all things feet.  And all things gross.  And all things MUNI, this was a trifecta of f.ing disgusting.  This woman was actually sitting on a subway train with no shoes or socks on.  Not even flip flops - something I myself choose never to wear in this germ tube. I’m still having trouble with this.  I’m pretty sure an entire industrial sized container of hand sanitizer isn’t going to be enough to get me back to normal again.  Even if I bathed in it.  I can already feel the hepatitis growing in my legs and hands and I didn’t even sit near her. From now on, I will probably be easy to point out on the train as I will be the one wearing this: It really is the sa... B a b y B o u n d blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2178583 Wed, 11 Feb 2009 22:20:07 +0100 2178583 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2156740&cid=t_156932_97_f&fid=35606&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.theangriestpharmacist.com%2F2009%2F02%2F03%2Fdrug-topics-viewpoint%2F Much like DrugMonkey, I too submitted a viewpoint (I wonder why we both decided to at the same time :-). I sent mine in on January 4th, 2009. I, like him, heard dick back from them. This pisses me off more than a f.ing rejection. These dickless f.s don’t have the balls to reject me. They don’t have the balls to publish me. They don’t have the balls to tell me they don’t have the balls to do either of them. It’s f.ing disgraceful. And rather than use DrugMonkey and I to help save that tanking shitstorm they call a magazine, they are going to watch it die. They are going to watch it die at the hands of none other than myself and DrugMonkey. A free service provided to the end-user at their fingertips. It’s just a matter of time before the advertisers leap f... The Angriest Pharmacist blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2156740 Wed, 04 Feb 2009 04:07:45 +0100 2156740 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2141494&cid=t_156932_97_f&fid=35606&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.theangriestpharmacist.com%2F2009%2F01%2F28%2Fheidispencer-i-hate-them-more-than-drug-seekers%2F Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag are the worst people in the world. They are famous for no reason other than mommy and/or daddy’s money. They act like children, treat others like dirt, and deserve a fate worse than death. On October 22nd, Spencer made news for toting a shotgun, drinking Budweiser, and wearing a “Palin for VP - God Guns Glory” t-shirt. Montag sat next to him on a park bench wearing a shirt that said, “Read my Lipstick, Vote McCain-Palin.” You can see a detailed version HERE. Then we had an election. Their pony list by a score of 365 to 173 (And almost 10 million votes). To clean off the stench of failure, they got drunk and eloped in Mexico. Unfortunately, their wedding was just pretend and not legal here in the states. They went to a courthouse ... The Angriest Pharmacist blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2141494 Wed, 28 Jan 2009 21:00:58 +0100 2141494 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2092711&cid=t_156932_97_f&fid=35606&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.theangriestpharmacist.com%2F2009%2F01%2F09%2Fffa-fuck-free-antibiotics%2F This shit pisses me off to no end — free f.ing antibiotics. http://www.schnucks.com/pharmacyprogram.asp#faq As if we could devalue our pharmacists any more. I’m barely allowed to vaccinate (I have to do it per protocol and be within 50 miles of my collaborative) — yet an LPN fresh out of a 2-year technical school can stick a needle in someone without reservation. I’m not allowed to make any sort of professional judgement on a prescription. If a doctor writes a prescription for Amoxicillin 501mg, I have to call and verify it with that 2-year technical school graduate LPN. In some states (i.e. Rod Blagojevich’s Bribin’ Bungalo), pharmacists aren’t even allowed the professional courtesy of prescription denial. Meaning, if a doctor writes for a lethal ... The Angriest Pharmacist blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2092711 Sat, 10 Jan 2009 02:09:23 +0100 2092711 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2067824&cid=t_156932_97_f&fid=35606&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.theangriestpharmacist.com%2F2008%2F12%2F27%2Fairborne-acting-like-its-not-a-scam%2F Check out this video (forwarded to me by Brian, a pharmacy student): http://videogum.com/archives/commercials/a-special-awkward-message-from_041941.html The text on the site pretty much sums it up. Aside from being hard/awkward to watch, this bitch is trying to act like this glorified vitamin prevents/treats/cures the common cold — which is all complete bullshit. It’s also the reason they had to cough up several million dollars in class action lawsuit money. This is merely another ploy to give credibility to a worthless sham of a company. I, obviously, don’t own a box, and I had trouble finding a printed list on the internet of ingredients AND amounts. If you have one, or at work when your read this, feel free to post a list for us. Here’s what I did find: Vitamin A... The Angriest Pharmacist blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2067824 Sat, 27 Dec 2008 22:27:02 +0100 2067824 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2053021&cid=t_156932_97_f&fid=35606&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.theangriestpharmacist.com%2F2008%2F12%2F19%2Fmore-irrationality-from-the-christian-king-of-the-usa%2F I don’t need to explain this much. But, I’m going to speak at length. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/cecile-richards/bushs-parting-shot-underm_b_152336.html When this was first put on my plate, I didn’t get it. I didn’t give a shit. I’m definitely not a christian, and I’d never refuse service to someone because of any belief I may or may not have. That’s ludicrous. Don’t get me wrong, I have refused service plenty of times — and any time I do it usually ends up on this blog. Seeing as how I’m NOT in Illinois, I have the right to refuse. I throw assholes by the wayside all the time — but never someone because of a belief. Never because of faith. Because faith is where this all comes from, right? The people that want this resol... The Angriest Pharmacist blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2053021 Fri, 19 Dec 2008 23:27:42 +0100 2053021 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2033417&cid=t_156932_97_f&fid=35606&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.theangriestpharmacist.com%2F2008%2F12%2F12%2Fwhy-apha-sucks%2F APhA - American Pharmacists Association - “Improving medication use. Advancing Patient Care.” - Dictators of coveted domain “Pharmacist.com” We all know they suck…but do you know why? Is it because they are pushing all this clinical pharmacy/residency bullshit down the throat of our schools and therefore our students? Well, yeah. Is it because they promise to lobby for pharmacy but refuse to accept that retail pharmacy is the backbone of our pharmaceutical (and entire healthcare) system? Well, yeah. Is it because they have yet to use the power of the pharmacists they represent to achieve the goals they haven’t yet set for themselves (because they failed to see the necessity)? Well, yeah! Is it because they have taken the money of pharmacists across the n... The Angriest Pharmacist blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2033417 Fri, 12 Dec 2008 23:51:05 +0100 2033417 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2027479&cid=t_156932_97_f&fid=35606&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.theangriestpharmacist.com%2F2008%2F12%2F10%2Freporting-illegal-activity%2F I can’t believe the trash that is finding its way to my website and the crap they are searching for to get here. As you can see to the left, someone has searched a few very sketchy things — and likely found a post where I’m bitching about someone pulling this shit. “i wrote a fake prescription but let you take the meds” and “wrote fake prescription but got the meds can i still get caught” came from LAKELAND, FLORIDA and originated from someone on Mindspring Cable (which is owned by Earthlink). They might have been at IP Address 208.118.34.241 and using Firefox 3 — I’m not sure (Just kidding, I’m positive). I’m also pretty sure that his host-name might or might not resolve to user-387c8nh.cable.mindspring.com — He visi... The Angriest Pharmacist blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2027479 Wed, 10 Dec 2008 07:15:47 +0100 2027479 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1999219&cid=t_156932_97_f&fid=35606&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.theangriestpharmacist.com%2F2008%2F11%2F30%2Fweird-situation%2F I got the following comment from Kaiye as a reponse to the post saying patients need to call their doctor for refills themselves. I thought it was a weird situation and deserved addressing at a greater length. is this wrong? You tell me. I was in my pharmacy Wednesday, waiting for a prescription re-fill. The two ladies who work the counter and the lady pharmacist were talking about a customer who had just phoned. “who is Mrs. L—–?” “dunno” “well, her daughter just called and she says her mom needs a re-fill on Vicodin” “hahahaha! Fat chance!” This is a small town. Everyone knows Mrs. L. and her daugher. Should they be talking like that? Isn’t there some kind of pharmacist rule about client privacy? Embarrassing situation, I won’t be back there, that’s for certain.... The Angriest Pharmacist blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1999219 Sun, 30 Nov 2008 20:35:18 +0100 1999219 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1981117&cid=t_156932_97_f&fid=35606&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.theangriestpharmacist.com%2F2008%2F11%2F22%2Fthe-longer-i-typed-on-this-the-more-i-raged%2F Imitrex (Sumatriptan) 100mg Tablets #9  —- $250.84 -Exclusivity Patent runs out Feb 6, 2009 Treximet (Sumatriptan/NAPROXEN) 85/500mg Tablets #9 —- $222.72 -Approved April 15, 2008 - Exclusive for 3 more years on combo. Well, Imitrex is going off patent, and Dr. Reddy’s is itching to get into that generic migraine therapy market that is currently absolutely DOMINATED by ridiculously expensive name brand medications. As you can see above, these fucking things are $27 PER TABLET. As you might have expected, now that Imitrex is going to have an AB-rated generic equivalent, it is complete junk and no longer efficacious for migraine headaches (with or without aura). So, what comes to mind when you see what GlaxoSmithKline is doing here? To me, I think of the assraping of Ameri... The Angriest Pharmacist blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1981117 Sat, 22 Nov 2008 20:30:38 +0100 1981117 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1236264&cid=t_156932_97_f&fid=35606&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.theangriestpharmacist.com%2F2008%2F02%2F16%2Focd-makes-no-fucking-sense%2F I went into the facilities tonight to make a liquid deposit. As I entered, I saw a guy washing his hands. He was completely giving them hell. He had a huge amount of lather built up, and I could hear him scrubbing the shit out of them.  I assumed he was headed into surgery As I was finishing up, he had rinsed them off and began drying them — he used about 15 paper towels drying them off. I came over and washed my hands, and he had stepped back and finished wasting all our paper towels. I guess his hands were sufficiently clean. Note: I checked his hands out. They were BRIGHT RED. It looked like he had gloves on, and the contrast between his pale skin and red gloves just looked awkward. He’d obviously been scrubbing his hands for a long as time. Maybe he got poop in them. I ste... The Angriest Pharmacist blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1236264 Sat, 16 Feb 2008 06:13:54 +0100 1236264 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1068759&cid=t_156932_97_f&fid=35606&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.theangriestpharmacist.com%2F2007%2F12%2F03%2Fthoughtful-comment-100th-post-more-farting%2F I received the following comment from Mary A. who identified herself as a pharmacy student. I am going to break the comment up and address things one by one. I’m imagining that this blog forum has been useful as an alter-ego, but I can’t imagine that the work as a pharmacist is so mind-blowing that venting on such silly topics is useful in ‘taking one away’ like the discussion of laser pranks, intestinal gas, drunkenness, etc. Hey, I mean, coming to work hung-over is grounds for being fired in some jobs, notwithstanding the dereliction of ‘duty’. Doing pharmacist work requires mental wherewithal to carry out on to the best of one’s ability. This is what differentiates you from me. You are a student, not a pharmacist. You’ve not actually wor... The Angriest Pharmacist blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1068759 Tue, 04 Dec 2007 06:16:33 +0100 1068759 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1034675&cid=t_156932_97_f&fid=35606&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.theangriestpharmacist.com%2F2007%2F11%2F18%2Fthe-lost-art-of-throwing-a-fart%2F Girls: Stop reading now. You will be so offended by this post you will want to hunt me down and kill me with your bare hands. As erotic as I find that, I don’t want to be dead yet. Guys: Take notes. This is a way to piss off any tech, befriend a good tech, and get rid of the bitch tech that wears too much makeup and takes herself to seriously. Pharmacists are up in the air (literally) — usually depends on marital status, age, and level of bitch-osity. Step 1: Work up a nasty turd whistle Step 2: Cup hand Step 3: Place hand over ass Step 4: Release the beef Step 5: Immediately ‘throw’ the fart towards the victim’s face Step 6: Laugh uncontrollably as victim chokes on your death breath For those that have mastered the art of the fart throw, there are some advanc... The Angriest Pharmacist blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1034675 Sun, 18 Nov 2007 08:28:50 +0100 1034675