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Today's post will discuss the main functional areas in the pharmaceutical industry and how pharmacists can grow their careers in the field.

I am back for another drug lesson! I enjoy doing these articles because it is helpful for the general public to understand the medications they are on. Additionally, I hope to explain medications to others who are not medically literate.

I’ve noticed that many of those around me are coming down with awful coughs, stuffy noses, and pounding sinus headaches. Cold symptoms are still relevant despite the COVID-19 pandemic, especially during the holidays.

Mostly known for its brand name Benadryl, the FDA first approved this drug6. Even after 75 years, diphenhydramine is still widely used by healthcare professionals and is available over the counter for patients to use.

Believe it or not, many students in graduate school do not know the study method that helps them remember what they’re learning. They often go through the motions, not retaining the information, and then expect to do decent on their exam.

Welcome to the third drug lesson in this series! I am trying to cover some of the most common medications used in clinical practice, and this drug is no exception.

There haven’t been any drugs with an FDA indication for migraine prevention within the thousands of medications floating around in the market. Recently, four injectable medications hit the market with good clinical evidence for preventing migraines.

For the last three years, I’ve made the mistake of bulldozing my way through pharmacy school. This included neglecting my mental health in favor of perfect grades and academic success.