Amina Abubakar, PharmD | PGX for Pharmacists

Amina Abubakar, PharmD, AAHIVP CEO of Avant Pharmacy & Wellness Center President of Avant Institute   Amina Abubakar graduated from the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy University of the Sciences in 2005. She is the owner and manager of Avant Pharmacy & Wellness Center formerly known as Rx Cl…

Pharmacist & Physician Opioid Collaborative | Part Three: Pharmacists leading Pain Management Improves Patient Satisfaction of Treatment | William Amarquaye, PharmD

From a published journal article from the American Journal of Health System Pharmacy, the data highlights the impact of a pharmacist directed pain management treatment plan within institutional opioid use. The report noted that with the pharmacist lead treatment there was improved patient satisfact…

POP CULTURE: Fear Street | Lets Pharmonize

Description: Horror movies haven't been known for their meticulous research into physiology and pharmacology. However, the effects of the events in Fear Street: Part 1 - 1994 may surprise you. In this episode we'll discuss, antiarrhythmics, opioids, and epipens, and what happens when you have the u…

POP CULTURE: Iron Man and the History of Pacemakers | Lets Pharmonize

Description: Justin Frederick joins us again with another look into the Marvel Cinematic Universe, this time with Iron Man and his fascinating Arc Reactor located in the center of his chest. Besides being a flashy target for the bad guys, the Arc Reactor serves a purpose in keeping Tony alive. In t…

SPOTLIGHT SHORT: Tuskegee and HeLa Cells | Lets Pharmonize

Today's episode is a 2-part round-table discussion between Cal, Shane, and Mickey about two of the most controversial pieces of medicine known to the modern world.  This is NOT your physician's podcast. Hosts Shane Garrettson and Cal Vandergrift dive into the pharmacy world with fun, interesting, …

From ACPHS to Paratek Pharaceuticals | Occupation Station

Growing up, Steve St. Onge saw his grandfather working in his pharmacy and thought he would follow in his footsteps. Like his grandfather, he set out to graduate from ACPHS.  But shortly later St. Onge started following a different path.  In this episode of Occupation Station, he talks about why he…

Brighter Horizons | PharmGrad Wishlist

We are a group of practicing pharmacists throughout the U.S. who have organized a mutual aid movement entitled #PharmGradWishlist (Twitter: @PharmGradWish) that aims to support emerging pharmacist trainees who identify as BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color). People who identify as Black…

The Pharmacogenomics Fellowship| PGX For Pharmacists

Dr. Jai Patel, PharmD, BCOP, CPP Chair of Department of Cancer Pharmacology & Pharmacogenomics Dr. Jai Patel is a pharmacist who help create a pharmacogenomics fellowship which was not available at his school. He finished the Oncology/Pharmacogenomics Postdoctoral Fellowship at the UNC Eshelman S…

Introducing RxRise | Direct Access to Short-dated & Surplus Stock

Transforming Pharmaceutical Obsolescence into Opportunity RxRise is a revolutionary marketplace platform that lists pharmaceutical manufacturers short-dated and surplus stock directly to pharmacies. Adam has gained a keen understanding of the pain points surrounding short-date and surplus produc…

From ACPHS to Cara Therapeutics Terrillion | Occupation Station

Graduating from either pharmacy or law school is an admirable achievement. Graduating from both is a rare accomplishment indeed! That’s just what 1985 ACPHS grad Scott Terrillion did, despite having more than a few people advising him against it. In this episode of Occupation Station, Scott talks a…