ReTell Pharmacy show

ReTell Pharmacy

Summary: Each episode, we dive into all things frustrating, weird, confusing, and even great about the odd world of retail pharmacy. For those dishing out drugs to the general public and wondering "What Am I Doing Here?", it's time you know... you're not alone.

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Podcasts:

 New Sound Effects!, #CoronaCheck: So Over It, Shift Of The Week, Rx Notes From Prescribers | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 43:18

It finally happened, new sound effects are here! Aaaand I definitely have way too much fun with them. This week I catch you up on my life i.e. my battle with pollen, and of course do our weekly #CoronaCheck. Patients of the week this week are insane, in a good way. Included is a positive patient of the week and our first ever "shift of the week". Finally we discuss the helpful and not-so-helpful notes that prescribers leave in their e-scribes. It's a fun one guys, enjoy!

 Caleb Joins The Show!, Life Before Coronavirus, The Best Pharmacy Schedule, Naysayers | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 53:15

I'm so freaking stoked about this week bc my good buddy, ex-intern/new-doctor CALEB joins the show as a guest & co-host. He gives us his story, talks on setting yourself apart, and preparing for the naplex/MPJE, then we dive right in to the episode. This week we have our #CoronaCheck, your patients of the week (and one of Caleb's) as well as discussing the best pharmacy schedules. Finally, we talk about the naysayers in our profession & Caleb gives some great advice to pre-pharm and P1-P3 students. Enjoy!

 #FaceMaskCheck, Born On A Tuesday, Transferring Rx's Is Emotional | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 40:09

I told you this one would be great, right? Haha such a fun show, thanks to you guys! We have all the stuff you need in your life: #FaceMaskCheck (first time), #CoronaCheck, patients of the week (including two positive ones, woop!) Finally, a quick topic discussing the emotional highs and lows that can come when transferring rxs out of the pharmacy for some of your well-known patients. Enjoy!

 #CoronaCheck: Deep Thoughts And A Soapbox, Those Four Little Words | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 44:55

It's another jam packed show this week! As usual, we do a #CoronaCheck to see how you guys are doing out there... only this week, I share a little of my own views on the future and get on a soapbox. Why? BECAUSE EVERYONE IS CLAIMING THEY HAVE A CURE, that's why. Just stop it. Whew* What else? Oh yes, you're patients of the week, of course! You guys brought some great ones this week so you don't want to miss that. Finally, we discuss 4 little beautiful words to describe the best pharmacy shift. Enjoy!

 The Big 90!, Pharmacy Karma, Appreciative Patients, Can You Hear Me Now? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 52:25

This week is ridiculous... It's the 90TH FREAKING EPISODE so of course we celebrate that. And I celebrate by having a beer (no regrets). We do our weekly #CoronaCheck as well as dive in to YOUR patients of the week. I also make a live call on the show to my buddy Richard Waithe to see what he's up to and we discuss the challenges with hearing patients (and them hearing you) while wearing masks... and of course hear your comments on this struggle. This one was a blast, enjoy.

 A Major Vent Session, #CoronaCheck, Floor Pills | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 40:04

Whew. What a week, amirite? I really couldn't help myself and hit the ground running this episode with a long vent session. We also do our weekly #CoronaCheck to see how you all are doing out there, some stats, etc. Next up, my favorite segment, includes a few of my own patients/drs of the week and YOURS as well, of course. Finally, floor pills. What do you do with them? What do other people do with them? Let's get honest for a minute and discuss. Enjoy!

 Face Mask Struggles, Can't Touch This, Patient (And Pharmacy) Hoarding | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 39:14

Holy Corona, what a jam-packed, awesome episode this week... and it's all because of your topics and patients of the week. That's right we get into your crazy patients along with some info on the latest drugs that are the newest "cure" for this pandemic (*eyeroll*) Also, among all the things that are weird right now, face masks can present some challenges... and I am no exception. Finally, we jump into the dilemma of hoarding, by patients and even pharmacies. Enjoy!

 COVID19: Patients Who Care Vs Those Who Don't, Drs Hoarding Rxs, A Patient Paying It Forward | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 35:54

Let's face it... even though this virus is about to reach ONE MILLION CASES worldwide and killing tens of thousands, some patients/customers still don't care about it (ie not social distancing, open-mouth coughing, etc) But most really do care so let's talk about the differences. We get a little quarantine music in today along with yours and my patients of the week. Included are 2 Drs of the week (awesome) and we round it out with a positive patient who is paying if forward. Great stuff you guys, enjoy!

 Please Just Stay At Home, Patient Interruptions Over The Phone, Unique Corona-Questions | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 43:23

Well, I tried. I tried to not have the ENTIRE episode about covid-19 but that's pretty much it except for Patient A (which is awesome). And, you know what? That's ok. Bc it's affecting everything so let's talk about it... including filling C2's early, hydroxychloroquine (ugh), a PSA from a pts point of view, and more. We jump into a quick Patient A and follow it up with the most weird/strange/funny questions you sent in that have come from patients concerning the coronavirus. Enjoy!

 Co-Host Richard Waithe!, A Glimpse Into The Future Of Pharmacy, Corona Talk | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:06:05

This week on the show, I am not alone (see what I did there?) That's right, Richard Waithe of Rx Radio stops by to help me co-host! And it's perfect timing as we are in some crazy times right now and there's a lot to discuss, right?? First Richard tells his story, talks about VUCA Health (which is awesome, btw) and what the future of retail pharmacy could look like in 10 years. We also jump into some great patients of the week and end with our thoughts on the current landscape of COVID-19. Enjoy!

 Corona Frenzy, Your Patients and Drs Of The Week | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 41:19

Holy Corona, it's crazy out there. Today on the show we get into the latest data on this pandemic as well as some personal thoughts. Next up, YOUR patients of the week including some positive ones, Drs of the week (usually my favorite), those wanting to stock pile meds for the apocalypse, and others who get mad even though we're trying to help them (story of our lives, amirite?) Through it all, just remember... you're not alone. Enjoy!

 Chinese Water Torture, Patients Mad At The World, A Reason To Celebrate | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 36:59

You know when you're at work and you sometimes never really get a long line. Instead, however, you have just one patient walk up immediately after the other. Over and over and over. Drip, drip, drip. It's enough to drive you crazy, like water torture! lol let's talk about it. Also on the show, a corona update, a positive patient of the week, pina coladas, and celebrating a milestone in the podcast. It's a packed show, enjoy!

 All Out Of Face Masks!, Patients Sharing Medications, The Coronavirus Vs The Flu | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 29:53

"You guys got them face masks in stock?" How many times have you been asked this question in the last few days/weeks? On the show today, we jump into the headache that is the current face mask shortage, your patients of the week, and how patients sometimes clue you into the fact that they'll be sharing their medication (uh, no) Finally, let's look at the current facts of the coronavirus vs something that should be taken much more seriously... the flu. Happy leap year!

 Reliving Valentine's Day, Drs Of The Week, Refill Requests: The Ultimate Facepalm | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 36:24

Hey guess what? I forgot another holiday. That's right, I spend the first few minutes of this stupid-fun episode trying to make up for it so... you know... enjoy it. Also this week, we have some of YOUR great drs of the week. And can we just talk about refill requests for a bit? I mean, c'mon... we all deal with submitting refill requests and there are a TON of weird (and annoying) things that come with it. So let's talk about it.

 The Big 80!, Pharmacist Bribes, Rx For An OTC Item, Adding OTC Meds To Pt Profiles | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 41:25

You know I can't hit a milestone like the 80th episode without celebrating at least a *little* bit. So there's that. Also, this week we get into your patients/drs of the week including patients who try and bribe a pharmacist and another who wants a vaccine given in the air (not kidding). We end this jam packed episode with 2 topics dealing with OTC items: the headache that comes when patients have an rx for an OTC item and asking for/adding OTC meds to a patient profile. Enjoy!

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