Never Generic Podcast

Never Generic Podcast is run by the students of the University of Houston College of Pharmacy. This podcast covers professional pharmacy topics, drug therapy discussions, and life tips for pharmacy students.

Episode 29: Reproductive & Gynecological Health 11/20/2024

Episode 29: Reproductive & Gynecological Health In this episode of Never Generic Podcast, we'll be exploring key topics in the field of Reproductive and Gynecological Health. We'll start by discussing both pharmacological and non-pharmacological management options for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), and then shift our focus to address disparities in HPV vaccination rates. We will also be having an interview with Dr. Sandy Diec, UHCOP clinical assistant professor focused on reproductive health education and pharmacy policy. To finish off our episode, we will be discussing the new over-the-counter contraceptive known as Opill. /episode/index/show/nevergeneric/id/34055426

Episode 28: AI in Pharmacy 05/15/2023

Episode 28: AI in Pharmacy In this episode of Never Generic Podcast, we explore what artificial intelligence is, its current relevance in pharmacy, and the pros and cons of AI in pharmacy. /episode/index/show/nevergeneric/id/26834898

Episode 27: ADHD 05/11/2023

Episode 27: ADHD In this episode of Never Generic Podcast, we cover the current situation on ADHD medications, diagnosis disparities, and its association with substance use disorder. We also interview 𝗗𝗿. 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗹𝘇, a 340B evangelist, on 340B! To end the episode, we will talk about a newly FDA-approved drug for Alzheimer's. /episode/index/show/nevergeneric/id/26806200

Episode 26: Cultural Competency 05/08/2023

Episode 26: Cultural Competency In this episode of Never Generic Podcast, we've collaborated with a cultural organization at our college, APSA, to bring you our guest speaker's insights on cultural competency. We are excited to interview 𝗗𝗿. 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗻. /episode/index/show/nevergeneric/id/26674845

Episode 25: Special Episode: Pharmacy Resident x Medical Resident 02/16/2023

Episode 25: Special Episode: Pharmacy Resident x Medical Resident Welcome to the last, special episode that is a part of our Interdisciplinary series. In this episode of Never Generic Podcast, we have a very special interview with Dr. An Ngo and Dr. Edward Tsai on the importance of the interactions between pharmacy residents and medical residents. To finish off our episode, we will be covering a newly FDA-approved antiretroviral drug. /episode/index/show/nevergeneric/id/25956381

Episode 24: Interdisciplinary Series: Physicians 12/05/2022

Episode 24: Interdisciplinary Series: Physicians Welcome to another episode of our Interdisciplinary series. In this episode of Never Generic Podcast, we focus on the interaction between pharmacists and physicians. We will also be having an interview with our very own 𝗗𝗿. 𝗚𝗲𝗲, a 𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗨𝗛𝗖𝗢𝗣 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘆 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 and 𝗮𝗺𝗯𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗰𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝘁 𝗩𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗼'𝘀 𝗗𝗲𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗯𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗰. /episode/index/show/nevergeneric/id/25213146

Episode 23: Interdisciplinary Series: Nurses 11/14/2022

Episode 23: Interdisciplinary Series: Nurses Welcome to our Interdisciplinary series where we will dive further into the working relationship of pharmacists with other healthcare professionals. In this episode of Never Generic Podcast, we focus on the interaction between pharmacists and nurses. We will also be having an interview with 𝗗𝗿. 𝗗𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗲 𝗩𝗼, a 𝗰𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗰𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁 at 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗻 𝗖𝘆𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀. /episode/index/show/nevergeneric/id/24986907

Episode 22: Leadership Series Part 2 10/11/2022

Episode 22: Leadership Series Part 2 Welcome to part 2 of our two part leadership series. In this episode of Never Generic Podcast, we will hear more about leadership from 3 different guest speakers: 𝗗𝗿. 𝗥𝗼𝘂𝘅, 𝗗𝗿. 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝘅 𝗩𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘆, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗿. 𝗗𝗶𝘃𝘆𝗮 𝗩𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘆. /episode/index/show/nevergeneric/id/24648459

Episode 21: Leadership Series Part 1 09/06/2022

Episode 21: Leadership Series Part 1 In this episode of Never Generic Podcast, we will be introducing part 1 of our leadership series where we go into what great leadership looks like. To help us gain further insight into this topic, we will be having an interview with a returning guest speaker from our last episode, 𝗗𝗿. 𝗝𝗲𝗿𝗿𝘆 𝗙𝘂. Be on the lookout for part 2 of the series which will be released later! /episode/index/show/nevergeneric/id/24271680

Episode 20: The Keto Diet 05/31/2022

Episode 20: The Keto Diet In this episode of Never Generic Podcast, we will be diving into the topic of Keto diet and examining its appropriateness in certain populations. We will also be having an interview with 𝗗𝗿. 𝗝𝗲𝗿𝗿𝘆 𝗙𝘂, a pharmacist and leadership coach who is the 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗢𝘄𝗻𝗲𝗿 of 𝗔𝗱𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀. To finish off this episode, we will be covering the mechanism of action and patient counseling points for 𝗮 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗯𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, 𝗚𝗟𝗣-𝟭 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗴𝗼𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁. /episode/index/show/nevergeneric/id/23262479

Episode 19: Reversal Agents/Overdosing 05/11/2022

Episode 19: Reversal Agents/Overdosing In this episode of Never Generic Podcast, we will be delving into the topic of Reversal agents and the appropriate time to use them. We will also be having an interview with 𝗗𝗿. 𝗝𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗻 𝗚𝗲𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿, a UHCOP alum and a 𝗨𝗦 𝗢𝗻𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗙𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁 at Bristol Myers Squibb. To finish off this episode, we will be covering the mechanism of action and patient counseling points for 𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗶𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗼𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀. /episode/index/show/nevergeneric/id/23073563

Episode 18: Telehealth Pharmacy 11/26/2021

Episode 18: Telehealth Pharmacy In this episode of Never Generic Podcast, we will be delving into the topic of 𝗧𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗽𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗰𝘆 and how its advances could shape the future of healthcare. We will also be having an interview with 𝗗𝗿. 𝗖𝗼𝗯𝘆 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿, an 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗰𝗶𝘀𝘁 at Memorial Hermann Southeast, to hear about his responsibilities during the Pandemic. To finish off this episode, we will be covering the mechanism of action and patient counseling points for 𝗶𝗻𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗼𝗶𝗱𝘀. /episode/index/show/nevergeneric/id/21293648

Episode 17: What is the Future of Oral Contraceptives? 08/30/2021

Episode 17: What is the Future of Oral Contraceptives? In this episode of Never Generic Podcast, we will be delving into the topic of 𝗢𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 and how its stance is being changed in American healthcare. We will also be having an interview with 𝗗𝗿. 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝘅 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝗿, founder of 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗣𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗗, to hear how he helps pharmacists create indispensable careers. To finish off this episode, we will be reviewing two classes of 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀. /episode/index/show/nevergeneric/id/20301770

Episode 16: Provider Status 05/13/2021

Episode 16: Provider Status In this episode of 𝗡𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗰 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁, we will be discussing the importance of 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝘂𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗰𝗶𝘀𝘁. We will also be interviewing 𝗗𝗿. 𝗞𝘆𝗹𝗲 𝗦𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗵, a 𝗣𝗚𝗬𝟭 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 at the Brooke Army Medical Center at Fort Sam Houston in Texas, about his career path as a pharmacist serving in the 𝗨𝗦 𝗔𝗶𝗿 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲. To finish off this episode, we will be reviewing a class of drugs known as 𝗦𝗦𝗥𝗜𝘀, or 𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝘂𝗽𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗵𝗶𝗯𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀. /episode/index/show/nevergeneric/id/18975659

Episode 15: 3D Printable Medications 04/03/2021

Episode 15: 3D Printable Medications In this episode of 𝐍𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐜 𝐏𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭, we will be discussing 𝟯𝗗 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 and how these new innovations are thought to revolutionize pharmacy and healthcare. We will also be interviewing 𝐃𝐫. 𝐃𝐞𝐡𝐮𝐭𝐢 𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐲𝐚, a 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐭 that works in the 𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐣𝐮𝐫𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐤𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 at TIRR Memorial Hermann to hear more about the 𝐍𝐞𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐡𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 setting. To finish off this episode, we will be reviewing 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐛𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐦𝐬, a class of 𝐀𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬. /episode/index/show/nevergeneric/id/18590405

Episode 14: The Risk of Chaos at Chain Pharmacies 03/02/2021

Episode 14: The Risk of Chaos at Chain Pharmacies In this episode of Never Generic Podcast, we will be discussing how chaos at chain pharmacies could put patients at risk. We will also be interviewing Dr. Bryan Prescott, PharmD, MBA, the Director of Business Coaching at PCCA, to hear his insight about his career and the opportunities that a dual PharmD/MBA degree can open up. To finish off this episode, we will be reviewing two classes of anticonvulsant medications. /episode/index/show/nevergeneric/id/18155402

Episode 13: Post Pharm.D. Grad Options 02/01/2021

Episode 13: Post Pharm.D. Grad Options In this episode of Never Generic Podcast, we will be delving into the topic of Post Pharm.D. Graduation Options and the opportunities pharmacy students have after they graduate. We will also be having an interview with UHCOP alumni Dr. Noel-Alan Galang, an integrated pharmacist at Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital in Houston, Texas, to hear his insight about the interesting field of Integrated Pharmacy. To finish off this episode, we will be reviewing two classes of anticoagulant drugs. /episode/index/show/nevergeneric/id/17774963

Episode 12: Managing Patients with Physical Disabilities 12/01/2020

Episode 12: Managing Patients with Physical Disabilities In this episode of Never Generic Podcast, we will be delving into the topic of Managing Patients with Physical Disabilities and how to communicate effectively with them. During our supplemental studies segment, we will be having an interview with Dr. Dao Le, Director of the Diagnostic Imaging Radiopharmacy Operations at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to hear her insight about the interesting field of Nuclear Pharmacy. To finish off this episode, we will be reviewing two classes of antiarrhythmic drugs. /episode/index/show/nevergeneric/id/17022095

Episode 11: Antibiotic Resistance 11/01/2020

Episode 11: Antibiotic Resistance In this episode of Never Generic Podcast, we will be delving into the topic of Antibiotic Resistance, the many challenges it poses, and where we are in trying to tackle this global health issue. During our supplemental studies segment, we will be having an interview with Dr. Jay L. Schauben, the Division Director of Poison Center and Surveillance services, and get his insight in the field of Poison Control Pharmacy. To finish off this episode, we will be reviewing three classes of Antiarrhythmic drugs. /episode/index/show/nevergeneric/id/16631981

Episode 10: Vaccine Hesitancy 10/02/2020

Episode 10: Vaccine Hesitancy In this episode of Never Generic Podcast, we will be talking about “Vaccine Hesitancy” and how pharmacists can connect with vaccine hesitant patients to improve health care for all. During our supplemental studies segment, we will be having an interview with current UHCOP faculty member, Dr. Fisher, and his past work experience as a Correctional Managed Care Pharmacist. To finish off this episode, we will be reviewing even more diuretic drug card information. /episode/index/show/nevergeneric/id/16241243

Episode 9: Pharmacy and COVID-19 Pandemic 08/24/2020

Episode 9: Pharmacy and COVID-19 Pandemic In this episode of Never Generic Podcast, we will be talking about “Pharmacy and COVID-19 Pandemic”. To help gain more insight on this topic, we will be interviewing Dr. Jessica Babic, a clinical pharmacy infectious disease specialist to hear her take as a health care worker on the front line of the COVID-19 fight. Later on, in our supplemental studies segment, we will be having an interview with pharmacist attorney, Dr. Payal Amin, about her career path and everything you need to know about being a pharmacist attorney. We will end this episode with some diuretic drug card information. /episode/index/show/nevergeneric/id/15726566

Episode 8: Is Pharmacy Saturation Real? 05/10/2020

Episode 8: Is Pharmacy Saturation Real? In this episode of Never Generic Podcast, we will be talking about whether or not “Pharmacist Market Saturation” is a thing. We will also be covering a few of the top 200 drugs, followed by the supplemental study portion that gives life advice and study tips to pharmacy students, specifically, some valuable IPPE/APPE tips on this episode. /episode/index/show/nevergeneric/id/14347532

Episode 7: Mental Health 04/09/2020

Episode 7: Mental Health In this episode of Never Generic Podcast, we will be talking about Mental Health. We will also be covering a few of the top 200 drugs, followed by the supplemental study portion that gives life advice and study tips to pharmacy students. /episode/index/show/nevergeneric/id/13921316

Episode 6: Crazy Pharmacy Lawsuits 03/05/2020

Episode 6: Crazy Pharmacy Lawsuits In this episode of Never Generic Podcast, we will be talking about various lawsuits that involve either individual pharmacists due to malpractice, a pharmaceutical company, or retail pharmacies and talk about what was the mistake, what ended up happening to that pharmacist at fault, and what we can learn as student pharmacists. To help gain more insight on how working as an informatics pharmacist looks like, we will be interviewing Dr. Emmanuel Njigha, a pharmacy informatics specialist who is working as a pharmacy IT specialist at Houston Methodist Hospital. We will also be covering a few of the top 200 drugs, followed by the supplemental study portion that gives life advice and study tips to pharmacy students. /episode/index/show/nevergeneric/id/13424948

Episode 5: The Opioid Crisis: Who is to blame? 01/28/2020

Episode 5: The Opioid Crisis: Who is to blame? In this episode of Never Generic Podcast, we will be talking about Opioid Crisis. We will also be covering a few of the top 200 drugs, followed by the supplemental study portion that gives life advice and study tips to pharmacy students. To help gain more insight on how working as an industry pharmacist looks like, we will be interviewing Dr. Jennifer Le who is working as a Medical Science Affairs Specialist at Mary Kay Inc. We will also be interviewing Jennifer Nguyen, a P3 student at UHCOP, about her experience during her internships with Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson. /episode/index/show/nevergeneric/id/12920150

Episode 4: Cultural Sensitivity 11/18/2019

Episode 4: Cultural Sensitivity In this episode of Never Generic Podcast, we will be talking about Cultural Sensitivity. To help gain more insight on this topic, we will be interviewing Dr. Ruston Taylor, the senior director of pharmacy clinical services and outreach for Legacy Community Health. We will also be covering a few of the top 200 drugs, followed by the supplemental study portion that gives life advice and study tips to pharmacy students. /episode/index/show/nevergeneric/id/12071189

Episode 3: Digitalization of Healthcare 10/15/2019

Episode 3: Digitalization of Healthcare In the third episode of Never Generic Podcast, we will be talking about Digitalization of Healthcare. To help gain more insight on how this applies to the clinical setting, we will be interviewing Dr. Mault, the President and Chief Medical Officer at CQuentia, a leading Genomics and Personalized Medicine solution provider. We will also be covering a few of the top 200 drugs, followed by the supplemental study portion that gives life advice and study tips to pharmacy students. /episode/index/show/nevergeneric/id/11554847

Episode 2: Cannabidiol products 09/12/2019

Episode 2: Cannabidiol products In this episode of Never Generic Podcast, we will be talking about Cannabidiol products. To help gain more insight on this topic, we will be interviewing Dr. Austin De La Cruz, who is specialized in psychiatric pharmacy and is a clinical assistant professor at the University of Houston College of Pharmacy. We will also be covering a few of the top 200 drugs, followed by the supplemental study portion that gives life advice and study tips to pharmacy students. /episode/index/show/nevergeneric/id/11161079

Episode 1: Technology and New Innovations in Drug Delivery and Testing 08/14/2019

Episode 1: Technology and New Innovations in Drug Delivery and Testing In this episode of Never Generic Podcast, we will be talking about technology and new innovations in drug delivery and testing. We will also be covering a few of the top 200 drugs, followed by the supplemental study portion that gives life advice and study tips to pharmacy students. /episode/index/show/nevergeneric/id/10883983

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