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…

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…

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

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…

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…

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…

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

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 …

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…

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 …

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.yo…

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…

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…

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…

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 Univer…

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 th…

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 …

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 stat…

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!…

In episode 2 of Florida RxPerts, we talk with Dr. Helen Sairany who is the author of Trading Grenades for Candy. https://a.co/d/dCzXFqjBy Carol Motycka

This month is American Pharmacists Month and a great way to start off our new podcast! Events have taken place around the state and the country to celebrate the incredible efforts of pharmacists and I hope that you all have been able to participate, whether you are a pharmacist or pharmacist supporter! In honor of this month and in order to kick of…