2025 Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month Episode: Transition to Adult Services
Pharmacist's Voice
This is my Annual Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month Episode. I have a 22-year-old son with autism. In honor of his graduation in May 2025, the topic of this episode is the Transition to Adult Services. We knew this day would happen. Find out how we prepared. To read the full show notes, visit . A number of people outside of the pharmacy profession listen to my annual autism episode. This is my opportunity to pass on my personal experience to them and for you to learn more about my life. Thank you to everyone who has been part of Kraig’s life and helped us raise...
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How do you say Myrbetriq? (Pronunciation Series Episode 53)
Pharmacist's Voice
Thanks Donna for selecting today’s drug name! She left a voicemail asking for pronunciation help via the contact page on my website . In this episode, I divide Myrbetriq and mirabegron into syllables, tell you which syllables to emphasize, and share my sources. Written pronunciations are helpful! They are below and in the show notes on (select episode 326). Myrbetriq = meer-BEH-trick Meer, like a mirror BEH, like Belize (a country in Central America) Trick, like “Trick or Treat” Emphasize the middle syllable - BEH Sources: (1) , (2) , and (3)...
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10 Pod-Guesting Best Practices for First-Time Remote Podcast Interview Guests
Pharmacist's Voice
Today’s episode is about remote podcast interview best practices for first-time guests. Pharmacists, students, techs, professors, etc get invited to be on podcast interviews all the time. Want advice from an experienced podcast host (and guest) about being a first-time podcast guest? You need to listen to this episode! I have published almost 200 remote podcast interviews and been a guest on at least 10 remote podcast interviews since 2019. The FULL show notes (including all links) are on . Select episode 325. If you know someone who needs these best...
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How do you say liraglutide? (Pronunciation Series Episode 52)
Pharmacist's Voice
As we work our way through the alphabet from A to Z in my drug pronunciation series, we’re on the letter “L.” Disclaimer: we don’t cover pharmacology in this series. Just drug names. In this episode, I’ll divide liraglutide, Victoza, and Saxenda into syllables, tell you which syllables to emphasize, and share my sources. Written pronunciations are helpful, so you’ll find all three below and in the show notes for episode 324 on . Once you’ve listened to this episode, practice saying liraglutide, Victoza, and Saxenda. Repetition is the key to mastery. Thank you for...
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Pharmacist Podcasters Series Episode 10 with Rachel Gainsbrugh, PharmD
Pharmacist's Voice
Rachel Gainsbrugh, PharmD is the host of The Luxury Rental Doctor Show (Podcast). She is passionate about helping professionals create a life they don’t need a vacation from through AirBNB investing. Click the link to listen today! This is the 10th episode in the Pharmacist Podcasters Series. My guests and I talk about podcasting to inspire you to host a podcast, be a podcast guest, or use your voice in general. If you’re interested in podcasting, pod-guesting, or public speaking, you’ll like this episode. During our conversation, Dr. Rachel talks about how she started her...
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How do you say ketamine? (Pronunciation Series Episode 51)
Pharmacist's Voice
We continue working our way through the alphabet in my drug pronunciation series. We’re on the letter “K,” and today’s drug is ketamine. In this episode, I divide ketamine into syllables, tell you which syllable to emphasize, and share my sources. Written pronunciations are helpful, so look below for the written pronunciation. Once you’ve listened to this episode, practice saying ketamine. Repetition is the key to mastery. Ketamine = KEH-tuh-meen Keh, like keg Tuh, like tug And meen, as in, “Bullies are mean!” Emphasize KEH. ...
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Poison Prevention in Older Adults
Pharmacist's Voice
This is my annual Poison Prevention episode. The topic this year is Poison Prevention in Older Adults. My guests are poison prevention educators Angel Bivens, RPh (Maryland Poison Center) and Dr. Wendy Stephan (Florida Poison Information Center - Miami, Florida). National Poison Prevention Week (in the United States) is March 16-22, 2025. The theme is, “When the unexpected happens, Poison Help is here for you.” America’s Poison Centers and The Poison Help Line serve everyone in the US, especially vulnerable populations, like older adults. The Poison Help Line...
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How do you say Jantoven? (Pronunciation Series Episode 50)
Pharmacist's Voice
As we work our way through the alphabet from A to Z in my drug pronunciation series, we’re on the letter “J.” I wanted to pick a popular generic drug name that starts with “J” for today’s episode. It turns out that the letter “J” should be avoided in naming generic drugs, according to the United States Adopted Names Council. Therefore, there are very few generic drug names that start with the letter “J.” Instead, I chose a brand-name drug that starts with “J.” Thank you for listening to episode 320 of The Pharmacist’s Voice ® Podcast. The FULL show notes...
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Winter 2025 Update
Pharmacist's Voice
My seasonal updates give you an opportunity to get to know me better. Today, I’ll update you on my family, my business, my podcasts (both of them), and what I’ve been listening to, reading, watching, and playing over the winter (end of Nov 2024 to end of Feb 2025). Thank you for listening to episode 319 of The Pharmacist’s Voice ® Podcast! To read the FULL show notes, visit . Select episode 319. Subscribe to or follow to get each new episode delivered to your podcast player and YouTube every time a new one comes out! ...
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How do you say ipratropium? (Pronunciation Series Episode 49)
Pharmacist's Voice
As we work our way through the alphabet from A to Z in my drug pronunciation series, we’re on the letter “I.” If you struggle with drug names, you’re not alone. When I was in college, I said ipratropium wrong, so ipratropium is the drug name today. Recommend a drug name for the series via email: In this episode, I divide ipratropium into syllables, tell you which syllables to emphasize, and share my sources. The written pronunciation is below. Practice saying ipratropium until you master it. Ipratropium = IP ra TROE pee um Emphasize IP and TROE. TROE gets the...
info_outlineThis is my annual Poison Prevention episode. The topic this year is Poison Prevention in Older Adults. My guests are poison prevention educators Angel Bivens, RPh (Maryland Poison Center) and Dr. Wendy Stephan (Florida Poison Information Center - Miami, Florida).
National Poison Prevention Week (in the United States) is March 16-22, 2025. The theme is, “When the unexpected happens, Poison Help is here for you.” America’s Poison Centers and The Poison Help Line serve everyone in the US, especially vulnerable populations, like older adults.
The Poison Help Line number is 1-800-222-1222. Program it in your phone today, and share it with your patients, colleagues, friends, and family.
America’s Poison Centers and The Poison Help Line are valuable resources that are supported (in part) by federal funds. Thank you, Poison Centers and Poison Help Line Workers, for the important work you do!
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During our conversation today, Angel and Wendy…
- Define “older adults”
- Provide stats on United States poisonings [in older adults]
- Give examples of poisonings [among older adults]
- Discuss risk factors for poisonings [in older adults]
- Offer strategies to prevent poisonings [in older adults], including promoting the Poison Help Line as a resource
- Explain what pharmacists can do to help prevent poisonings in older adults
- Tell you when to call The Poison Help Line
- (and more!)
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Mentioned in this episode
The Poison Help Line 1-800-222-1222
Bio - Wendy Stephan, PhD (March 2025)
Dr. Wendy Stephan is the educator and epidemiologist for the Florida Poison Information Center in Miami. For the last 18 years, Wendy has promoted the use of poison control and worked to prevent poisonings of all kinds, including from medication, household chemicals, and environmental hazards. Wendy completed her PhD in Epidemiology and her Master of Public Health degree at the University of Miami and currently serves on the Board of Directors of America’s Poison Centers.
Website www.floridapoisoncontrol.org
LinkedIn for Wendy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendy-s-315b70178/
The Pharmacist’s Voice Podcast Episode 27 featuring Dr. Wendy Stephan (July 2020)
The Pharmacist’s Voice Podcast Episodes 203, 204, 205, 206, and 207 (March 2023)
The Pharmacist’s Voice Podcast Episode 268 featuring Dr. Wendy Stephan (March 2024)
Email: [email protected]
X (Twitter): @floridapoison https://x.com/FloridaPoison
Instagram @floridapoisoncontrol https://www.instagram.com/floridapoisoncontrol/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FloridasPCC/
Poison Help Line (Poison Control) 1-800-222-1222
[email protected] = Florida’s Poison Information Center educators or call 1-800-222-1222.
Bio - Angel Bivens, RPh (March 2025)
Angel Bivens is a pharmacist by training with experience in retail, hospital, home infusion, and mail order pharmacy, but her true passion is working at the Maryland Poison Center (MPC). She has been with the MPC for over 25 years, spending the first 8 years as a specialist in poison information managing poisoning and overdose cases from the public and healthcare professionals. She then spent the next 17 years in the role of public education coordinator, ensuring the more than 4 million Marylanders in the MPC service area know about their services and learn ways to keep their families safe from poison dangers in an around their home. Angel rose to assistant director, overseeing operations and public education in 2018. In this role she combines her love for educating the public with responsibilities that ensure there is always someone there to help with a poisoning or overdose 24/7/365. In May 2024, Angel was promoted to Managing Director for The Center.
Angel completed her BS in Pharmacy at Duquesne University (Pittsburgh PA) and her MBA at University of Baltimore (Baltimore MD). She also holds the designation of Certified Specialist in Poison Information (CSPI) after successfully completing the American Association of Poison Control Centers certification examination in 1990, 1998, 2005, 2012, and 2019.
Angel Bivens, RPh on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelbivens/
The Pharmacist’s Voice Podcast Episode 87 featuring Angel Bivens (March 2021)
The Pharmacist’s Voice Podcast Episode 141 featuring Angel Bivens (March 2022)
The Pharmacist’s Voice Podcast Episodes 203, 204, 205, 206, and 207 (March 2023)
The Pharmacist’s Voice Podcast Episode 268 featuring Angel Bivens, RPh (March 2024)
Maryland Poison Center website: https://www.mdpoison.com/
To find your local poison center: https://poisoncenters.org/
Poison Prevention Press: https://www.mdpoison.com/families/pppress.html (One-page, plain language e-newsletter published every other month on varying topics; all current and previous issues available
Poison Prevention Press sign up: http://bit.ly/MPCSignUp)
eAntidote Blog: blog.mdpoison.com
Facebook: MarylandPoisonCenter https://www.facebook.com/MarylandPoisonCenter
X (Twitter): @MDPoisonCtr https://x.com/MDPoisonCtr
X (Twitter): @MPCToxtidbits https://x.com/MPCToxtidbits
Instagram: @MDPoisonCenter https://www.instagram.com/mdpoisoncenter/
YouTube: Maryland Poison Center https://www.youtube.com/@marylandpoisoncenter/videos
Resources with clinical information for pharmacists:
ToxTidbits: http://bit.ly/ToxTidbits (One-page clinical e-newsletter published monthly on various toxicologic topics; all current and previous issues available ToxTidbits sign up: http://bit.ly/TTBSignUp)
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