Pharmacist's Voice

Click here for the YouTube video version of this episode.   In this episode, I talk about my 2024 vision board.   I created it using canva.com.   It has 20 images organized into 5 rows.   I talk about the images and my goals for 2024.   This is my first vision board ever, and I credit Dr. Michelle Fritsch from Medipreneurs for helping me develop it.   I attended her Vision Board Workshop in Januar...

If you start a podcast, you may need a podcast editor.   My guest today is Steve Stewart, a professional podcast editor.   We're talking about the benefits of hiring a podcast editor and how Steve can help you find an editor for your podcast.   The show notes for this episode are on https://www.thepharmacistsvoice.com .     Click here for the YouTube video version of this episode .     Bio (March...

This is the 28th episode in my drug name pronunciation series.   Today, we're talking about tirzepatide (Mounjaro® and Zepbound®).   I divide each drug name into syllables, explain which syllables to emphasize, and share my sources.   Seeing the written pronunciations is helpful, so the written pronunciations are below and in the show notes on thepharmacistsvoice.com .   tirzepatide = tir ZEP a ti...

  Click here to watch the YouTube version. Dr. Wendy Stephan from the Florida Poison Control Center in Miami, FL and Angel Bivens, RPh   from the Maryland Poison Center return to The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast to talk about poison prevention cases and resources for young adults ages 18-24.   This topic is in honor of National Poison Prevention Week (USA), March 17-23, 2024.   Topics covered What a...

This is the 27th episode in my drug name pronunciation series.   Today, we're talking about atorvastatin (Lipitor ®).   If you're new to my drug name pronunciation series, welcome! In this episode, I divide atorvastatin and Lipitor into syllables, explain which syllables to emphasize, and share my sources.   Seeing the written pronunciations is helpful, so the written pronunciations are below and...

TPV Episode 266:   Interview with Tony Dao, PharmD - Pharmacist Podcasters Series Episode 5   Tony Dao, PharmD hosts 2 podcasts: Pharmacy, IT, & Me Podcast and The OCPhA Podcast. You can find both on https://tonydaopharmd.com/ .     This the 5th episode in my Pharmacist Podcasters Series . Each pharmacist talks about their podcast and gives insights about podcasting.   If you're interested in podc...

This is the 26th episode in my drug name pronunciation series.   Today, we're talking about omeprazole (Prilosec ®).   If you're new to my drug name pronunciation series, welcome! In this episode, I divide omeprazole and Prilosec into syllables, explain which syllables to emphasize, and tell you where I found the information.   Seeing the written pronunciations is helpful, so the written pronuncia...

This is my winter 2024 update.   My seasonal updates give you an opportunity to get to know me.   I talk about my business (The Pharmacist's Voice), my podcast, personal life, and what I've been listening to, reading, watching, and playing.     Thank you for listening to episode 264 of The Pharmacist's Voice ® Podcast!   To read the FULL show notes, visit https://www.thepharmacistsvoice.com/podcas...

This is the 25th episode in drug name pronunciation series.   First, we talk about three brand-generic drug pairs: Viagra and sildenafil; Cialis and tadalafil; & Levitra and vardenafil. Then, Dr. Erin L. Albert talks about drug pricing with  teamcubancard.com and costplusdrugs.com .   Erin is a pharmacist and Healthcare Innovator who works for the Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drugs Company as Vice Preside...

My guest is Dr. Christina Fontana, host of  She Rises into Desire Podcast and The Healers in Healthcare Show , which I consider to be a YouTube Podcast.   You can find both on pharmacistcoach.com . This the 4th episode in my Pharmacist Podcasters Series .   During my conversation with Christina, you will learn: 📌 Why Christina started She Rises into Desire Podcast and the Healers in Healthcare Sh...

Today, I'm celebrating 4 years in podcasting!   In this episode, I express gratitude, share stats, and talk about my 2024 production schedule (year 5).   Which stats? Downloads numbers on podcast players, my website, and YouTube The top 5 countries with downloads in the last 90 days The breakdown of how many shows have been solo shows vs interview shows Number of episodes per season My 2024/year 5...

Happy New Year! 🎊 This is my first podcast interview of 2024.   CDR Kendra Jenkins is a pharmacist and Commissioned Officer in the U.S. Public Health Service . During our interview, we discuss her career as a public health pharmacist, settings she has worked in, roles she has served, deployments she's been on, being a "boy mom" (she and her husband have two sons), advice for students and pharmaci...

This is the 24th episode in my drug name pronunciation series.   Today, we're talking about ketorolac (Toradol®).   I have heard ketorolac pronounced three different ways.   How do you say it?   If you're new to my drug name pronunciation series, welcome! In this episode, I divide ketorolac and Toradol into syllables, explain which syllables you need to emphasize, and reveal the sources of my info...

It's good to reflect on stats at the end of the year.   In this episode, I count down the four most downloaded episodes of 2023 (both podcast player stats and YouTube views/downloads).   Why pick the top 4?   My favorite number is four, and I have been podcasting for 4 years.   Thank you for listening to episode 258 of The Pharmacist's Voice ® Podcast! To read the FULL show notes, visit https://ww...

My guest is  Dr. Justin Cole , host of DISRxUPT Podcast .     During our interview, you will learn 📌 Why Justin started DISRxUPT Podcast 📌 Who the audience is 📌 What's in it for the audience 📌 What he (as a host) gets out of podcasting 📌 What Justin wants his audience to do with the information from DISRxUPT Podcast 📌   Where you can find DISRxUPT Podcast 📌   His advice for new podcasters  ...

This is an encore presentation of a speech I gave to a class of P3 students in the "Exploring Novel Careers in Pharmacy" elective at The University of Toledo College of Pharmacy during Fall Semester 2023.     This episode is also available via video on my YouTube channel.   YouTube.com/@thepharmacistsvoice or type @thepharmacistsvoice in a YouTube app. The instructor's name is Dr. Michelle Schroed...

This is a great episode for pharmacist podcasters and pharmacist authors who want to narrate their own audiobooks.   Producing audio files is difficult for novice podcasters and first-time audiobook narrators.   Audivita Studios is a full-service podcast production company that also helps authors who want to narrate their own audiobooks from home.   Audivita Studios Founder and CEO David Wolf is m...

I divide Paxlovid, nirmatrelvir, and ritonavir into syllables, explain which syllables have the emphasis, and reveal the sources of my information.   The written pronunciations are below and on https://www.thepharmacistsvoice.com .   The purpose of my pronunciation episodes is to provide the intended pronunciations of drug names from reliable sources so you feel more confident saying them and less...

My guest today is  Dr. Deeb Eid , host of the new RxPOSED YouTube Podcast . RxPOSED Description The RxPOSED Podcast and social platform aims to bring video interviews, blog articles, and timely info to the healthcare space. Expect controversial topics, spectacular guests, and hot takes on various challenges within healthcare. Those looking to level up their knowledge, gaining different perspective...

I hope you're having a great fall!   This is an update on my personal life, my business, my podcast, and what I've been listening to, reading, watching, and playing (aka the fun stuff!). Thank you for listening to episode 252 of The Pharmacist's Voice ® Podcast! To read the FULL show notes, visit  https://www.thepharmacistsvoice.com/podcast .   Select episode 252. Subscribe to or follow The Pharma...

RDML Pam Schweitzer, PharmD returns to the podcast today to talk about Veterans Day and the PBS Documentary Invisible Corps .   Dr. Schweitzer was also featured in episodes 185 and 229 of The Pharmacist's Voice ® Podcast .   November 11 is Veterans Day. Veterans Day is a US holiday celebrated annually to honor America's veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and s...

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...