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Today we have back with us Dr. Kevin Duane, independent pharmacy owner, FPA President Elect, and a true pharmacy champion.   Welcome Dr. Duane!     Florida Pharmacy Association: https://floridapharmacy.org/   You can also watch the podcast on our Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RxPerts-qh3zg/videos

Everyone knows pharmacy technicians really provide the backbone for pharmacists to care for patients so I thought it would be great to hear her perspective to learn about some of the challenges and triumphs that technicians have dealt with over the recent years.   Thank you for joining us, Anessia! You can also watch the podcast on our Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RxPerts-qh3zg/videos

Today we have with us a special guest, Anna Dos Santos, Program Supervisor of Operation PAR.  PAR (Parental Awareness and Responsibility) is a non-profit organization that serves a large population here in Florida (mostly the southwest coast). They consist of a detox program, residential programs, outpatient mental health, and other services specifically made for men, women, and adolescents. We gr...

Today we have with Doug Hoey, CEO of NCPA (the National Community Pharmacy Association) as well as the president of this great organization, Hugh Chancy.  Both men have spent years advocating for Community Pharmacy and we are so excited to have them speaking with us today as we continue to see community pharmacy evolve and look forward to continuing transformation into the future.

Today we have with us Dr. Bruce Berger, Emeritus Professor at Auburn university and President of Berger Consulting.  Dr. Berger has spent years teaching motivational interviewing and methods to improve patient adherence and has written hundreds of publications on the topics.  He holds a masters and Doctorate degree in social and behavioral pharmacy which has shaped his professional lifelong expert...

Join us today as Dr. Carol Motycka talks with UF pharmacy students Kristen Salem & Kendrick Panoch!

Dr. Joshua Lenchus is the 146th President of the Florida Medical Association. Dr. Lenchus is Chief Medical Officer for Broward Health, a health system with more than 30 locations throughout Broward County. Dr. Lenchus joined Broward Health in 2018 as Chief Medical Officer for the health system's flagship hospital, Broward Health Medical Center. He became interim Chief Medical Officer for Broward H...

We welcome back Dr. Kevin Duane!

With us here today to discuss all of this is Dr. Kevin Duane, independent pharmacy owner, and someone who has been helping in these efforts for many years.  Welcome Dr. Duane!

Today is a very special edition of our podcast as we want to do something different and entertaining so let's see how this goes!   I have put together a "game show" of sorts with some fun and interesting medical facts.   This is going to be a students vs. pharmacists competition with enormous prizes….well there will be some sort of prize anyways.   Let's hope this goes well. First, I want to intro...

Welcome back everyone to our final podcast of 2024 for RxPerts!   I am Carol Motycka, your host.   As I reflect on this third season of episodes, I am extremely thankful to have the listeners and support of all of you as it means so much to me.    Thank you for joining me again today as I record in the very midst of my favorite time of the year.   Today we have with us two guests from Drug Free Du...

Dr. Jones drives NCIPC's strategic direction by overseeing the refinement of the scientific research agenda and the coordination on the NCIPC strategic priorities of drug overdose, suicide prevention, and adverse childhood experiences. Prior to joining the CDC, Dr. Jones served as the director of the National Mental Health and Substance Use Policy Laboratory at SAMHSA as well as serving within the...

Welcome back everyone to our final podcast of our first season!

Today we have with us a very special guest and dear friend, Dr. Jeanette Connelly.   Jeanette is a Regional Coordinator for the University of Florida in the Tampa region, and truly an expert on preceptorship and the art of training students in the experiential setting.   I know pharmacists have a lot of questions about precepting students and times have certainly changed in regards to how we go ab...

Today we talk with Susan Pitman and Hannah Schaper from Drug Free Duval. In the midst of the shocking reality of the greatest ongoing public health crisis ever – drug overdose deaths - Drug Free Duval has a passion for something radical: freedom FROM substance abuse and freedom FOR opportunity is absolutely attainable. For all. To learn more visit https://www.drugfreeduval.org/    

Today we have with us Mr. Bill Mincy, current president of the Florida Pharmacy Association and Director of the Board for PPSC.   I am very excited to hear Bill's thoughts as he has seen many changes in pharmacy over the years and will provide some great perspective.   Welcome, Bill!   You can also watch the podcast on our Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RxPerts-qh3zg/videos

Today we have with us a special guest, Dr. Nathan Seligson. Dr. Seligson is a Clinical Assistant Professor who, specializing in clinical pharmacogenomics at the University of Florida as well as a research scientist at Nemours Children's Specialty Care in Jacksonville. Pharmacogenomics is a topic of frequent conversation among providers and patients and I am looking forward to hearing more about th...

Hello listeners and welcome back to the RxPerts Podcast!   I am Carol Motycka, your host, bringing you interesting guests who will share their perspectives and expertise regarding topics surrounding the profession of pharmacy.   Today we have with us a special guest, Rachel Waters.    During our discussion today, we will be talking about PRN, which stands for Professional Recovery Network.   There...

Today we are fortunate to have with us a newly elected Representative to Florida House District 5, Shane Abbott.  Shane is a pharmacist who graduated from the University of Florida (Go Gators!) College of Pharmacy in 1998 and became the co-owner of the Prescription Place in DeFuniak Springs.  He has served as vice-chair of the Northwest Florida State College Board of Trustees and on the board of t...

Today we have with us Claudia Devant from Adams St. Advocates. Claudia is a Lobbyist and Advocate for the Florida Pharmacy Association and has seen lot of interesting changes over the past years, many she has had a large part in helping create. So thank you for joining us today, Claudia, and welcome to our show!

Hello listeners and welcome back to the RxPerts Podcast!   I am Carol Motycka, your host, bringing you interesting guests who will share their perspectives and expertise regarding topics surrounding the profession of pharmacy.   Today we have with us two special guests, Dr. Eric Egelund and Dr. Anthony Casapao, both Associate Professors with the University of Florida College of Pharmacy and both s...

Today we have with us Dr. Janet Schmittgen, an Assistant Professor with the University of Florida College of Pharmacy who has a passion for Pharmacy History. She currently serves as Director for the Pharmacy Museum at UF COP and teaches an elective course in the History of Pharmacy. Since this is American Pharmacists Month AND the Centennial for the University of Florida College of Pharmacy, I tho...

Today we have with us a very exciting guest and someone many of you know, Theresa Tolle!  Theresa is past FPA president and current president of the American Pharmacists Association.  It is so great to see leaders in Florida continue in service to lead our national organization and we are thankful that you are taking the time to be with us today and welcome you to our show! Link to APhA Annual Mee...

Today we are fortunate to have with us a newly elected Representative to Florida House District 8 in Tallahassee, Gallop Franklin.  Gallop is a pharmacist who graduated from Florida A&M University and later became faculty at the University as well.  He has served on the Board of Governors, which makes policies within the University system in the state, and also served as chair for the curriculum c...

Welcome back everyone to our third podcast!  Today we have with us a man who really needs no introduction in the world of pharmacy, Mr. Michael Jackson, our newly retired CEO and Executive Vice President of the Florida Pharmacy Association.  I know everyone is excited to hear a few words from Michael today so Welcome Michael!