Pharmacist's Voice

In this episode, I divide metformin and Glucophage into syllables, explain which syllables have the emphasis, and cite the sources of my information.   The written pronunciations are in the show notes on thepharmacistsvoice.com so that you see them and use them right away.   The purpose of my pronunciation episodes is to provide the intended pronunciations of drug names from reliable sources so yo...

The answers to the Drug Disposal Quiz from episode 242 of The Pharmacists Voice Podcast are the focus of today's episode.  My audience is typically pharmacists, pharmacy students, pharmacy technicians, pharmacy professors, pharmacy owners, and medical narrators.   The drug disposal quiz questions are for pharmacy professionals who field questions about drug disposal from well-meaning patients, fri...

Welcome to the first episode in my  Pharmacist Podcasters Series!   I will publish an interview with a pharmacist podcaster once/month from now on. Each interview is an opportunity for me to introduce you to another podcast hosted by a pharmacist to inspire you to start a podcast too.   Throughout the series, we'll explore why each pharmacist podcaster started their podcast; who their audience is;...

I want to inspire you to use your voice to help the pharmacy profession.   Two things inspired this episode:   (1) A line from the 2008 Batman movie, The Dark Knight and (2) walkouts at large chain retail pharmacies this month (October 2023) in the US.   Problems with the profession are all over the news, but what do large chain retail pharmacists, pharmacy techs, and pharmacy students want?   Let...

Happy American Pharmacists Month!   Dr. Jade L. Ranger returns to the show today to talk about independent community pharmacy ownership, working with her pharmacist husband (Dr. Henry Ranger), services they provide, leaving a legacy, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, selling Battle Baskets, her book: Mustard Seed Mentality: Unscripted Pearls of Wisdom from a Wife, Mother, and Entrepreneur , and more....

Welcome to my drug name pronunciation series!   In this episode, I divide naltrexone and Vivitrol into syllables, explain which syllables have the emphasis, and reveal the sources of my information.   The written pronunciations are in the show notes on https://www.thepharmacistsvoice.com/podcast .   The purpose of my pronunciation episodes is to provide the intended pronunciations of drug names (f...

This episode is for pharmacy professionals who are interested in podcasting.   Mindset advice and a list of 11 topics in the podcast planning process are included.    If you're new to the show, welcome!   My name is Kim Newlove.   I'm a pharmacist, voice actor, and podcast host.   My specialties are medical narration and podcasting.   4 years ago, I started my first podcast.   I know how it feels...

My guest today is Dr. Frank North .   He's the current President of the National Pharmaceutical Association , a pharmacy school professor, a lifelong learner and PhD Candidate, and an entrepreneur.   We've known one another as pharmacist entrepreneurs through the Medipreneurs organization for years, and I am pleased to share our interview with you today!   If you know someone who needs to learn ab...

Today's episode is a Drug Disposal Quiz in honor of the up-coming DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day (USA), which will be Saturday, October 28, 2023, from 10 AM - 2 PM.    Thank you for listening to episode 242 of The Pharmacist's Voice ® Podcast! To read the FULL show notes, visit https://www.thepharmacistsvoice.com/podcast .   Select episode 242. Subscribe to or follow The Pharmacist's...

Janan Sarwar, PharmD and I met Professional Speaking Coach Michael Davis at The Medipreneurs Summit in Cincinnati, OH in August 2022.   During the session Michael led, we learned storytelling skills.   Michael has a passion for helping people get their messages and stories out into the world.   The focus of our discussion today is public speaking, storytelling, and relating to others in spoken or...

How do you say levalbuterol?   In this episode I divide the drug names levalbuterol and Xopenex into syllables, explain which syllable(s) have the emphasis, and reveal the sources of my information. The purpose of my pronunciation episodes is to provide the intended pronunciations of drug names (from reliable sources) so that you feel more confident saying them and less frustrated learning them.  ...

My guest today is  CDR Stephen Chang .   He's a pharmacist and an Officer in the United States Public Health Service Commissioned Corps .   He's an advocate for public health, and during our interview, we discuss how he got from pharmacy school to working for the FDA , settings he's worked in, roles he's served, deployments he has been on, what he thought he would be doing upon graduation when he...

I hope you're having a great summer!   My summer update will give you an opportunity to get to know me better as a person as I update you on my personal life, my podcast, my business, and what I've been listening to, reading, watching, and playing.   Thank you for listening to episode 238 of The Pharmacist's Voice ® Podcast! To read the FULL show notes, visit https://www.thepharmacistsvoice.com/po...

Dr. Brigette Serfaty and I discuss mindset, meditation, mindfulness, her YouTube Podcast (Minding your Minutes) , and her business Aligned Engagement Strategies .   Thank you for listening to episode 237 of The Pharmacist's Voice ® Podcast! Read the FULL show notes on https://www.thepharmacistsvoice.com/podcast .   Look for episode 237. Subscribe to or follow  The Pharmacist's Voice ® Podcast to g...

How do you say phentermine?   In this episode, I break phentermine down into syllables and explain which syllable has the emphasis.   The source of my information in the USP Dictionary Online .   I am not compensated for mentioning the USP Dictionary, and I have their permission to share written pronunciations in my podcast show notes and YouTube videos.   Thank you USP Legal Dept! The purpose of...

TPV Episode 235:   Pharmacist Authors Series Wrap-Up (Summer 2023) 15 episodes went by fast!   The Pharmacist Authors Series was my 2023 summer project.   Some take-aways: I liked the series so much that I want to do it again. Hearing pharmacist authors share samples of their books was awesome! The pharmacist authors liked the series too. You may have found/read a book from this series. You may ha...

My guest is  LaQuoia Johnson, PharmD .   Join us as we discuss her book How Rxacism Manifests: Inside the Small World of Pharmacy .   We recorded this episode on Mother's Day 2023.   Dr. LaQuoia and I are both Pharmacist Moms.   This is the final interview in my Pharmacist Authors Series.   Join me Friday, July 28 for part 15 of 15 in this series.   It's a short wrap-up episode.   Use the code VOI...

Next up on my Pharmacist Authors Series is Tim Ulbrich, PharmD .   Today, we're discussing Seven Figure Pharmacist:   How to Maximize Your Income, Eliminate Debt, and Create Wealth by Tim Church, PharmD and Tim Ulbrich, PharmD.     This episode includes a bonus at the end.   Tim Ulbrich narrated a sample of Seven Figure Pharmacist .   Enjoy! Please share this episode with others, especially pharma...

My guest today is  Frieda Wiley, PharmD .   Join us as we discuss her book Telecommuting Psychosis:   From Surviving to Thriving While Working in Your Pajama Pants . This is part 12 of 15 in my Pharmacist Authors Summer Series. Bio (Summer 2023) Frieda Wiley, PharmD is a pharmacist-turned-medical writer and journalist who has written for publications like O, The Oprah Magazine, WebMD , and US News...

My guest today is Donna Bartlett, PharmD .   We're discussing her book MedStrong: Shed Your Meds for a Better, Healthier You - Aging Well Through Deprescribing .   This is part 11 of 15 in my Pharmacist Authors Summer Series.   If you're a pharmacist or pharmacy student who is interested in deprescribing or a professor at a school of pharmacy, you need to listen to this interview! Thank you for li...

Cory Jenks, PharmD is on the show today to talk about his book, Permission to Care:   Building a Healthcare Culture That Thrives in Chaos .   This is episode 10 of 15 in my Pharmacist Authors Summer Series.   Links to the first 9 interviews in the series are in the show notes, which you can find on thepharmacistsvoice.com/podcast .   Click  on episode 230.   Bio Cory Jenks earned his Doctor of Pha...

Joining me today is Pam Schweitzer, PharmD and her daughter, Amy Graves.   We discuss their book: Alice and Jack Hike the Grand Canyon .   This is episode 9 of 15 in my Pharmacist Authors Summer Series. Pam and Amy are a mother-daughter author team who come from a long line of Grand Canyon hikers.  You may want to hike the Grand Canyon with your kids or grandkids after listening to our interview!...

Welcome to the 18th episode in my drug name pronunciation series!   We're talking about ezetimibe today.   In the first 4 minutes, I break ezetimibe down into syllables, explain which syllable has the emphasis, and reveal the source of the information. The last 4 minutes is a bonus.   My husband (Nathan) guest appears to say some drug names from this series.   Why? To share a fun memory!   When I...

My guest today is Dr. Jade L. Ranger, author of  Mustard Seed Mentality: Unscripted Pearls of Wisdom from a Wife, Mother, and Entrepreneur .   This is episode 8 of 15 in my Pharmacist Authors Series (Summer 2023).   During our conversation, we discuss: 📚 What the book is about 📚 Why Dr. Jade L. Ranger wrote it 📚 Who should read it 📚 Why they should read it 📚 What she wants readers to do with...

Welcome to episode 7 of 15 in my Pharmacist Authors Series!   My guest today is Christina Fontana, PharmD .   Join us as we discuss Moving Beyond the Counter:   Elevating into Heart-Centered Health Care through Entrepreneurship .   During our interview, she also reads a sample from the book.    Dr. Christina Fontana is a pharmacist, intuitive business coach, 5-time author, and hypnotist.   She hel...