AboutDr. Tara Kompare, Pharm.D. Expertise I can answer a broad range of questions related to community pharmacy practice. My particular
interests include childrens` health and safe medication use for seniors. As the mother of two small children, I am quite knowledgable on many parenting issues from how to handle
a baby with colic to how to get kids to take their medicine. With regards to medication use in seniors, I can answer questions about adverse effects, drugs to generally avoid
in that population, and disease management issues.
Experience I entered the world of pharmacy as a technician for approximately six years. I then went on to receive my Doctor of Pharmacy degree and now work for the Federal Government as an outpatient pharmacist.
Publications Drug Topics Feb.2006 edition ("Why a Kiddie Corner Makes Sense"),
I also recently submitted an article to Pharmacy Times entitled "How to Help Parents Cope With Colic" which is scheduled for publication in the near future.
Education/Credentials B.S. Biology (Old Dominion University 1997)
Pharm.D.(Virginia Commonwealth University 2002)
Expert: Dr. Tara Kompare, Pharm.D. Date: 12/15/2007 Subject: Can community Pharmacists really help tackle antibiotic resistance?
Question Hi,
I am a second year Pharmacy student in the UK. I must write an essay on the above question which will go towards my microbiology module. Obviously it is for Pharmacy practice in the UK, however I am interested in others opinoins and experiences as well.
I look forward to hearing a response.
Thanks
Answer Hi Rajiv,
What an excellent question! My opinion is, yes, community pharmacists can play an instrumental role in combating antibacterial resistance.
At the community level, we can educate our patients on the fact that often times the most common causes of illness, especially in the pediatric population, is due to viruses which are not treatable with antibiotics. More recently, there has been a big scare about MRSA which has prompted lots of media coverage alerting patients to the fact that they should take their prescriptions as prescribed and for the entire course of therapy, etc.
I hope this helps you. Best of luck with your studies!
Happy Holidays!!
Best,
Dr. Tara Kompare, Pharm.D.
www.themedicinemom.com
