Pharmacist's Voice

Today's episode is about remote podcast interview best practices for first-time guests. Pharmacists, students, techs, professors, etc get invited to be on podcast interviews all the time. Want advice from an experienced podcast host (and guest) about being a first-time podcast guest? You need to listen to this episode! I have published almost 200 remote podcast interviews and been a guest on at le...

As we work our way through the alphabet from A to Z in my drug pronunciation series, we're on the letter "L." Disclaimer: we don't cover pharmacology in this series. Just drug names.   In this episode, I'll divide liraglutide, Victoza, and Saxenda into syllables, tell you which syllables to emphasize, and share my sources. Written pronunciations are helpful, so you'll find all three below and in t...

Rachel Gainsbrugh, PharmD is the host of The Luxury Rental Doctor Show (Podcast) . She is passionate about helping professionals create a life they don't need a vacation from through AirBNB investing. Click the link to listen today! https://www.shorttermgems.com/podcast     This is the 10th episode in the Pharmacist Podcasters Series. My guests and I talk about podcasting to inspire you to host a...

We continue working our way through the alphabet in my drug pronunciation series. We're on the letter "K," and today's drug is  ketamine .     In this episode, I divide ketamine into syllables, tell you which syllable to emphasize, and share my sources. Written pronunciations are helpful, so look below for the written pronunciation. Once you've listened to this episode, practice saying ketamine. R...

This is my annual Poison Prevention episode. The topic this year is Poison Prevention in Older Adults. My guests are poison prevention educators Angel Bivens, RPh (Maryland Poison Center) and Dr. Wendy Stephan (Florida Poison Information Center - Miami, Florida).     National Poison Prevention Week (in the United States) is March 16-22, 2025. The theme is, "When the unexpected happens, Poison Help...

As we work our way through the alphabet from A to Z in my drug pronunciation series, we're on the letter "J." I wanted to pick a popular generic drug name that starts with "J" for today's episode. It turns out that the letter "J" should be avoided in naming generic drugs, according to the United States Adopted Names Council. Therefore, there are very few generic drug names that start with the lett...

My seasonal updates give you an opportunity to get to know me better. Today, I'll update you on my family, my business, my podcasts (both of them), and what I've been listening to, reading, watching, and playing over the winter (end of Nov 2024 to end of Feb 2025).   Thank you for listening to episode 319 of The Pharmacist's Voice ® Podcast!   To read the FULL show notes, visit https://www.thephar...

As we work our way through the alphabet from A to Z in my drug pronunciation series, we're on the letter "I." If you struggle with drug names, you're not alone. When I was in college, I said ipratropium wrong, so ipratropium is the drug name today.   Recommend a drug name for the series via email: kim@thepharmacistsvoice.com   In this episode, I divide ipratropium into syllables, tell you which sy...

What if your business card could talk? Instead of handing someone a piece of paper, you could get your voice in their ears, tell them a story, and give them a reason to connect with you. That's exactly what a podcast can do!    In this episode, I share my speaker pitch and learning objectives for the 2025 APhA (American Pharmacists Association) and OPA (Ohio Pharmacists Association) Annual Meeting...

As we work our way through the alphabet from A to Z, we're on the letter "H." We're talking about hyoscyamine today. This is the 48th episode in my drug pronunciation series.    In this episode, I divide hyoscyamine into syllables, tell you which syllables to emphasize, and share my sources. Find the written pronunciation below👇🏻 and in the show notes. After you listen today, practice saying hyo...

I celebrate my podcast anniversary every January because I have published at least one episode/week since January 25, 2020.   This mission of this podcast is to explore pharmacy topics and careers so you feel connected to the profession of pharmacy and inspired to contribute to it. Whether you are student, a tech, a pharmacist, a professor, a pharmacy owner, or a fan of the pharmacy profession, we...

Let's say you want to start a podcast. But you don't know what you would talk about or what the podcast would be called. Today's episode might help you. In this episode, I list 8 podcast names/ideas you could use.   Need help starting your podcast? I help pharmacists start podcasts. Check out my podcasting resources on kimnewlove.com/podcasting .   Thank you for listening to episode 314 of The Pha...

Is it GWUH-fen-e-sin or gwye FEN e sin? Find out today!     This is the 47th episode in my drug pronunciation series. In this episode, I divide guaifenesin into syllables, tell you which syllable to emphasize, and share my sources. Find the written pronunciation below👇🏻 and in the show notes for episode 313 on https://www.thepharmacistsvoice.com/podcast .     Guaifenesin = gwye FEN e sin Emphasi...

Have you ever thought about being a guest on The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast? If so, great news! I created a simple guest application process.   Fill out the Google Form (11 questions). 👉 https://bit.ly/41iGogX   Wait for an interview offer or a rejection message. If offered an interview, respond to my email, and we'll plan your episode together.   This process will help both of us. It ensures I'm...

Welcome to the 46th episode of my drug pronunciation series! As we continue through the alphabet from A-Z, we're on the letter "F" for fluticasone, Flovent, and Flonase. Also check out  episode 285, which features fentanyl .   In this episode, I divide fluticasone, Flovent, and Flonase into syllables, tell you which syllables to emphasize, and share my sources.     The written pronunciations are h...

Zain Syed, PharmD is the host of Digital Thoughts Podcast . He is a Product Manager at Cencora, leading the development of clinical analytics products for healthcare providers. Drawing from nearly a decade of experience as an Oncology Pharmacist in outpatient clinics and infusion centers, Zain brings deep clinical expertise to digital healthcare solutions. Through his newsletter and podcast Digita...

Welcome to the 45th episode of my drug pronunciation series! As we continue through the alphabet from A-Z, we're on the letter "E" for empagliflozin. Also check out  episode 228 for ezetimibe and episode 134 for eszopiclone .   In this episode, I break down empagliflozin and Jardiance into syllables, tell you which syllables to emphasize, and share my sources.     The written pronunciations are he...

Today's episode is an interview with Nesha Pai, Dr. Asha Pai Bohannon's sister. Nesha is an entrepreneur and CPA from Charlotte, North Carolina.     During our interview, we walk down memory lane and talk about Asha first. Then, Nesha discusses the Dr. Asha Pai Scholarship for Excellence in Pharmacy. Nesha established the scholarship in conjunction with the University of North Carolina at Chapel H...

Welcome to the 44th episode of my drug pronunciation series. As we go through the alphabet from A-Z, we're on the letter "D" for dapagliflozin.     In this episode, I break down dapagliflozin (generic name) and Farxiga (brand name) into syllables, tell you which syllables to emphasize, and share my sources.   The written pronunciations are helpful.   Find them below👇🏻 and in the show notes for e...

Tim Ulbrich, PharmD is the host of Your Financial Pharmacist Podcast. See his full bio below, and visit  https://www.yourfinancialpharmacist.com for more information.     This is the 8th episode in my Pharmacist Podcasters Series. My guests and I talk about podcasting so that you are inspired to host a podcast, be a podcast guest, or use your voice in general.     Thank you for listening to episod...

My seasonal updates give you an opportunity to get to know me better. Welcome to my Fall 2024 update! Today, I'll update you on my family, my business, my podcasts (both of them), and what I've been listening to, reading, watching, and playing.     Thank you for listening to episode 305 of The Pharmacist's Voice ® Podcast!   To read the FULL show notes, visit https://www.thepharmacistsvoice.com/po...

Welcome to the 43rd episode in my drug pronunciation series. In this episode, I break down cetirizine and Zyrtec into syllables, tell you which syllables to emphasize, and share my sources.   The written pronunciations are helpful.   Find them below👇🏻 and in the show notes for episode 304 on thepharmacistsvoice.com . Practice leads to mastery. Practice saying these 2 drug names.     Host Backgro...

November is National Men's Health Awareness Month in the United States. Registered Pharmacist Greg McKettrick is on the show today to talk about important men's health topics. Our conversation covers the Post Prostatectomy Penile Rehabilitation Protocol Greg developed, post-op urinary incontinence, erectile dysfunction, regaining sexual intimacy, mental health, medical devices, and more.     Patie...

Welcome to the 42nd episode in my drug pronunciation series. In this episode, I break down buspirone and Buspar, into syllables, tell you which syllables to emphasize, and share my sources.   The written pronunciations are helpful.   Find them below👇🏻 and in the show notes for episode 302 on thepharmacistsvoice.com .   buspirone = bue SPYE rone (alt. byoo-SPYE-rone) Emphasize Emphasize SPYE Sour...

Welcome to the 41st episode in my drug pronunciation series. In this episode, I break down azithromycin and Zithromax into syllables, tell you which syllables to emphasize, and share my sources.   The written pronunciations are helpful.   Find them below👇🏻 and in the show notes for episode 301 on thepharmacistsvoice.com .   azithromycin = ay ZITH roe MYE sin   Emphasize ZITH and MYE (emphasize M...