Today I want to talk about Pharmacy and Entrepreneurial ship. If you look at the history of pharmacy and how the profession began, being an entrepreneur was really a large part of the profession as pharmacists opened their own drugstores and needed to maintain a business. This has been very tough for many small independent pharmacies today as PBMs …

Today’s podcast delves into a topic we just can’t avoid and that is AI or Artificial Intelligence. Today I want to discuss AI as it relates to pharmacy education and the future of pharmacy with a special guest who has really become an expert on this topic, Dr. Kaitlin Alexander. Dr. Alexander has been at the forefront of AI in pharmacy education an…

I am excited to be back for this new season of RxPerts and interested to hear from all you listeners. If you have a topic or guest you would like to hear about or from, drop me a line and I will try to incorporate them in our lineup. I wanted to start the year off with a guest who has done so much since recently graduating from the University of Fl…

In this episode, we discuss the approach to deprescribing for several drugs such as benzodiazepine receptor agonists, cholinesterase inhibitors, memantine, antipsychotics, and antihyperglycemics. Key Concepts Medication appropriateness including indication and risk vs. benefit should be evaluated for all stages of life; however, more importantly in…

In this episode, we review the pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, adverse effects, monitoring, medicinal chemistry, and more of loop diuretics. Key Concepts Loop diuretics (furosemide, torsemide, bumetanide, ethacrynic acid) are the most potent type of diuretic and are used to relieve edema. Loop diuretics cause an increased loss of sodium, chloride, …

Today we have with us a very exciting guest and someone many of you know, Michael Hogue! Michael is CEO of the American Pharmacists Association, which represents 800,000 pharmacists, student pharmacists, technicians, and pharmaceutical scientists in the US. He also served as President for APhA immediately before his current position as CEO. Needles…

In this episode, we discuss principles for medication use in the geriatric patient population and summarize the updated 2023 American Geriatrics Society Beers Criteria for Potentially Inappropriate Medication Use in Older Adults. Key Concepts The Beer’s Criteria was originally developed by Dr. Mark Beers in 1991 to identify medications in which the…

I am very excited today to bring you our guest, Samantha Alexander, CEO and Co-Founder of bitewell which is, and I quote “an intelligence company on a mission to improve the world’s health through food”. In the pharmacy world, we understand medications and their impact on a patient’s health, so I thought it would be fascinating to bring Samantha on…

In this episode, we discuss artificial intelligence large language models (LLMs) and how these will impact the future of the practice of pharmacy. Key Concepts Generative AI with large language models (LLMs) have already changed how healthcare is delivered to patients. In the future, these changes will be more substantial and require pharmacists an…

Today we are fortunate to have with us, Dr. Robin Moorman‐Li, an expert in pain management, to speak to us today about the recent history of how we have treated pain and perspectives on the pain management into the future. Dr. Moorman‐Li brings over 20 years experience in the treatment of pain so without further ado, please welcome Dr. Moorman‐Li! …

Today is the final episode of season 2 of our podcast and we are very fortunate to have with us Dr. Bernadette Belgado, Director of Pharmacy at UF Health in Jacksonville.By Carol Motycka

In this episode, we review the pharmacology, indications, adverse effects, monitoring, and unique drug characteristics of HMG CoA reductase inhibitors (“statins”). Key Concepts Statins reduce LDL cholesterol by 20-60% (depending on the dose and statin potency). They have modest favorable effects on HDL and triglycerides. Clinically, statins reduce …

Today we have with us Dr. Joe Spillane. Dr. Spillane is a Clinical Toxicologist who works as an Emergency Medicine Pharmacy Practitioner at UF Health in Jacksonville. He has an extensive background working in the emergency department and has a finger on the pulse regarding trends with various substances and will be providing us with that informatio…

Today we have with us Dr. Sven Normann. Sven is the former Director of the Poison Center in Tampa, Florida as well as previously directing the Working Professional Pharm.D. program for the University of Florida for 21 years before the program and he retired. Currently, he is a Clinical Pharmacist at the Orlando Regional Medical Center and Lead Phar…

In this recurring episode, we discuss the important updates from the 2024 American Diabetes Association Guidelines! Key Concepts Tirzepatide is now recommended as one of the weight loss pharmacotherapy options along with semaglutide in patients with diabetes. The language for its use in comparison to insulin therapy has been updated similar to GLP-…

Today we have with us Dr. Joy Wright. Joy is currently the Region 1 Director on Florida Pharmacy Association Board of Directors, as well as the chair of the Public Affairs Council for FPA. She is also very involved with other pharmacy associations including being the current President of her local Pharmacy Association, ACAP. She works full-time as …

Today we have with us Jerry Moe, who retired last year as the National Director of the Children’s Programs at Hazelden Betty Ford. Jerry is an advisory board member of the National Association for Children of Addiction (NACoA), and he is an author, speaker and consultant on issues for children and families hurt by addiction. Among his books are Thr…

Today we have with us Dr. Anita Jacobson. Dr. Jacobson is a clinical professor at the University of Rhode Island and the Program Director of the Community First Responder Program. Her clinical practice site is Eleanor Slater Hospital and her work experience as a pharmacist includes community and long-term acute care, as well as clinical practice in…

Today we are truly lucky to have with us today, Dr. Peter Swaan! Peter is the Dean for the University of Florida College of Pharmacy with extensive experience in academia and research. Dr. Swaan has worked at the University of Michigan, the University of California San Francisco, the Ohio State University, and the University of Michigan. His resear…

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…

In this episode, we speak with Janeen Winnike, the Associate Dean for Student Affairs at Rosalind Franklin and a co-course director for the Pharmacy Law course at the university. We review some of the key points regarding federal and Illinois pharmacy law – a must-listen especially for graduates preparing for their MPJE exam after graduation! Key C…

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 channe…

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 specifi…

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…

In this episode, we review evidence-based guidelines for the emergency reversal of warfarin, dabigatran, and the oral Xa inhibitors (apixaban, edoxaban, and rivaroxaban). Key Concepts Reversal of anticoagulation is indicated in patients with major hemorrhage or when emergency surgery is necessary. Reversal of warfarin (Coumadin®) involves a fast-ac…

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 w…

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

In this two part episode, we review some of the most important clinical pearls in the pharmacotherapy and practice aspects of hormonal contraceptives with a brief focus on the very first FDA approved OTC hormonal contraceptive product (Opill). Key Concepts (Part 2) Missed dose instructions are particularly important with progestin only pills (POPs)…

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 …

We welcome back Dr. Kevin Duane!By Carol Motycka

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!By Carol Motycka

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…

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 …

In this two part episode, we review some of the most important clinical pearls in the pharmacotherapy and practice aspects of hormonal contraceptives with a brief focus on the very first FDA approved OTC hormonal contraceptive product (Opill). Key Concepts (Part 1) The effectiveness of contraceptives varies based on “ideal use” (e.g. in a clinical …

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 …

Welcome back everyone to our final podcast of our first season!By Carol Motycka

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 hav…

In this episode, we interview Scott Glosner, PharmD, MPH, BCPS about his extensive experience working at Pfizer in medical outcomes and as a field medical director. Dr. Glosner will share his career journey from a clinical pharmacist transitioning into the pharmaceutical industry in the late 1990s and what current pharmacists and students should kn…

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