Pharmacist's Voice

This is the 70th episode in my drug pronunciation series. In this episode, I divide Corlanor and ivabradine into syllables, tell you which syllables to emphasize, and share my sources. The written pronunciations are below and in the show notes on  https://www.thepharmacistsvoice.com .   Note: we don't cover pharmacology in this series. Just pronunciations.   ⭐️Sign up for The Pharmacist's Voice ®...

What happens to medications after they leave the pharmacy?   In this episode of The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast , Ohio pharmacist Kim Newlove discusses why and how pharmacists should incorporate drug disposal education at prescription pick-up —before medications become a safety risk in the home.   Kim shares two practical approaches: Passive education , such as signage at the pharmacy counter Direc...

This is the 69th episode in my drug pronunciation series. In this episode, I divide Kisunla and donanemab-azbt into syllables, tell you which syllables to emphasize, and share my sources. The written pronunciations are below and in the show notes on https://www.thepharmacistsvoice.com . Special thanks to Megan Hull, PharmD for inspiring me to pick Kisunla for this series. She mentioned it during t...

This is the Fall 2025 Edition of my audio newsletter. In this episode, I update you on my business, both of my podcasts, my family, and what I've been listening to, reading, watching, and playing between August 22-December 3, 2025. This is my last Fall update because I'm switching from a weekly format to a monthly format in February 2026.   The FULL show notes are on https://www.thepharmacistsvoic...

This is the 68th episode in my drug pronunciation series. In this episode, I divide Journavx and suzetrigine into syllables, tell you which syllables to emphasize, and share my sources. The written pronunciations are below and in the show notes on  https://www.thepharmacistsvoice.com . Special thanks to Kelly Glynn at Vertex Pharmaceuticals for nominating Journavx for this episode.   Note: we don'...

This is the 13th episode in my Pharmacist Podcasters Series . My guests and I talk about podcasting to inspire you to start your own podcast, be a podcast guest, or use your voice in general. If you're interested in podcasting, pod-guesting or public speaking, you need to listen to this episode (and the Series!). My guest today is Dr. Brooke Griffin, host of the 5 Minute Pep Talk Podcast . If you...

This is the 67th episode in my drug pronunciation series. In this episode, I divide Zanaflex and tizanidine into syllables, tell you which syllables to emphasize, and share my sources. The written pronunciations are below and in the show notes on  https://www.thepharmacistsvoice.com .   Note: we don't cover pharmacology in this series. Just pronunciations.     Zanaflex = ZA-na-flex   ZA, like the...

During our conversation, Anthony Morreale, PharmD shares lessons from his remarkable 40-year career in pharmacy, including decades of leadership with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Dr. Morreale reflects on how curiosity, flexibility, and teamwork helped him identify and fill healthcare gaps, launch clinical pharmacy programs, and mentor future leaders. He discusses the growing importance...

In honor of the World Series this week, this episode compares the business of pharmacy to the baseball-themed book and movie Moneyball. The full title of the book is Moneyball: The Art of Winning an Unfair Game, by Michael Lewis . The story is about how the Oakland A's baseball team used data and statistics to build a winning team — even on a tight budget.   The FULL show notes are on thepharmacis...

The 2025 Pharmacist Authors Series concludes today with my interview with Dr. Sandra O. Onye. She wrote  Winning Is in My DNA: 15 Minutes of Self-Reflection (a guided journal) . If you have not journaled before, there are examples in the book to get you started in the right direction. If you know someone who is interested in journaling, please share this episode with them.   The Pharmacist Authors...

This is the 66th episode in my drug pronunciation series. In this episode, I divide Yescarta and axicabtagene ciloleucel into syllables, tell you which syllables to emphasize, and share my sources. The written pronunciations are below and in the show notes on  https://www.thepharmacistsvoice.com .   Note: we don't cover pharmacology in this series. Just pronunciations. The FULL show notes are avai...

The term "exquisite empathy" describes a protective practice used by mental health therapists. It's the practice of being deeply compassionate and emotionally attuned to others while maintaining clear, healthy boundaries to protect against burnout.   During this episode, I discuss empathy, compassion fatigue, burnout, exquisite empathy, and affirmations. Below are 10 affirmations you can use as a...

This is the 65th episode in my drug pronunciation series. In this episode, I divide Xarelto and rivaroxaban into syllables, tell you which syllables to emphasize, and share my sources. The written pronunciations are below and in the show notes on https://www.thepharmacistsvoice.com .   Note: we don't cover pharmacology in this series. Just pronunciations. The FULL show notes are available at https...

This is the 64th episode in my drug pronunciation series. In this episode, I divide acetaminophen and Tylenol into syllables, tell you which syllables to emphasize, and share my sources. The written pronunciations are below and in the show notes on https://www.thepharmacistsvoice.com .   It's easy to say a drug name correctly when you have the phonetic pronunciation written into your notes/script/...

In this episode, I divide colesevelam and Welchol into syllables, tell you which syllables to emphasize, and share my sources. The written pronunciations are below and in the show notes on https://www.thepharmacistsvoice.com .   Note: we don't cover pharmacology in this series. Just pronunciations. The FULL show notes are available at https://www.thepharmacistsvoice.com/podcast .     colesevelam =...

You wrote a book. Congrats! Now, you want to narrate it. Listen to my 10 audiobook narration tips before you buy anything or spend time working on your book.   This episode just might save you time, money, and frustration if you're thinking, "I'll just buy a microphone, get some recording software, and narrate the book myself." Can you sound good and get the job done fast and cheap? Find out today...

In this episode, I divide Valtrex and valacyclovir into syllables, tell you which syllables to emphasize, and share my sources. The written pronunciations are below and in the show notes on https://www.thepharmacistsvoice.com .   Note: we don't cover pharmacology in this series. Just pronunciations. The FULL show notes are available at https://www.thepharmacistsvoice.com/podcast .     Valtrex = VA...

As we head into Labor Day weekend, I'm flexing one of my superpowers: organizing information.   In this episode of The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast , I share the story behind my book binder — a simple but powerful system that helps me keep track of dozens of book recommendations and the 20–30 books I read each year. You'll hear how I went from barely finding time to read as a busy mom to becoming an...

In this episode, I update you on my family, my business, my podcasts (2), and what I've been listening to, reading, watching, and playing this Summer.   Thank you for listening to episode 344 of The Pharmacist's Voice ® Podcast!   To read the FULL show notes, visit https://www.thepharmacistsvoice.com . Click the podcast tab, and select episode 344.   Host background (August 2025) My name is Kim Ne...

In this episode, I divide Ubrelvy and ubrogepant into syllables, tell you which syllables to emphasize, and share my sources. The written pronunciations are below and in the show notes on  https://www.thepharmacistsvoice.com .   Note: we don't cover pharmacology in this series. Just pronunciations. The FULL show notes are available at https://www.thepharmacistsvoice.com/podcast .     Ubrelvy = you...

Starting January 23, 2026, this show will become a monthly show instead of a weekly show. I have other opportunities, and I'm ready to pursue them.   In this episode, I talk about what I'll do with the extra bandwidth, including writing, consulting, and taking better care of myself and my family. I also talk about my 2026 production schedule. If you can help me out with any of the upcoming episode...

In this episode, I divide Topamax and topiramate into syllables, tell you which syllables to emphasize, and share my sources. As a bonus, I share a common mispronunciation for topiramate. The written pronunciations are below and in the show notes on  https://www.thepharmacistsvoice.com .   Note: we don't cover pharmacology in this series. Just pronunciations. The FULL show notes are available at h...

Dr. Ashley Walker talks about the chapter she wrote for the book, Expanding Your Brilliance: Creating Effortless Abundance while Navigating Business and Motherhood . It's a collection of chapters written by Pharmacist Moms and published by Dr. Christina Fontana, who is also a Pharmacist Mom.     If you're thinking of writing a book, Ashley might inspire you to start your writing journey with a sin...

In this episode, I divide Suboxone, buprenorphine, and naloxone into syllables, tell you which syllables to emphasize, and share my sources. As a bonus, I share my Suboxone mispronunciation from ~2002. The written pronunciations are below and in the show notes on https://www.thepharmacistsvoice.com/podcast .   Note: we don't cover pharmacology in this series. Just pronunciations. The FULL show not...

This is a follow up to episode 325 , which was about pod-guesting best practices for first-timers for remote podcast interviews. Today's episode is about pod-guesting best practices for in-person podcast interviews.   The FULL show notes are on https://www.thepharmacistsvoice.com/podcast .   If the interview is in-person, you'll probably sit across the table from someone. There are several ways to...