Pharmacy 'n Coffee: Recent Episodes
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Our team is comprised of Fairuz Siraj, Monique Theriault, and Tazkia Hassan. We are three Canadian pharmacists working in community pharmacies across the province of BC. Our team is passionate about the practice of pharmacy and we chose to channel this energy into regular discussions on our show. This podcast is aimed to educate, inspire and communicate all things pharmacy. Grab a cup of your favourite java (Fairuz loves dark roast), and enjoy the show!
In this episode we explain and explore effective treatments for seasonal allergies and what you should avoid!
In our third and final episode in this series, we discuss the current available COVID-19 vaccines, the current recommendations, their side effects, and our experiences with the roll out from behind the counter (Recorded May 16 2021)
Grab your white capes and join us in celebrating Pharmacy Appreciation Month (PAM). In this episode we reflect on the history of pharmacy, how the practice has evolved, and the impact pharmacists are making.
As COVID-19 persists to be our reality for a year now, the subject of mental health is on everyone’s mind. In this episode, we kick off our series on mental health as we explore the causes, diagnosis and treatments for Major Depressive Disorder (depression). Trigger warning for discussion of depression and suicide.
Mental health resources:
- BC mental health and substance use services : http://www.bcmhsus.ca
- Dealing with depression : https://dwdonline.ca
- Crisis center BC : https://crisiscentre.bc.ca
- Bounce Back : https://bouncebackbc.ca
What is public health outside of the context of COVID? No, seriously. What is it?
In today’s episode we explain the concept of public health, how it’s integrated into our everyday lives, and the role your community pharmacist plays.
In this episode we answer the age-old question of which is best: Brand or Generic drug? We dive deep into Health Canada standards, the science of bioequivalence, and bust some common myths!
In part 2 of 3 of this series, Drs. Fairuz, Monique and Tazkia give an update on what the pandemic life in Canada has been like, differentiate between COVID, the flu and the common cold, delve into some flu shot drama, and much more!
Check out the new mouth gargle test for children:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZvqjkbD-moA
In this episode we dive straight into a new study that assesses a possible link between autism and consumption of cannabis during pregnancy.
Dr. Tazkia Hassan joins us as we recount our first day as practicing community pharmacists in different cities throughout British Columbia. We hope our stories give upcoming graduates insight into what they can expect, as well as provide a few laughs.
In this episode we discuss our experiences at the beginning of COVID-19 pandemic. This is the first of 3 parts. Grab your favourite cup and enjoy!
Hello everyone and welcome to Pharmacy and Coffee. Our team is comprised of Fairuz Siraj, Monique Theriault and Koko Todorov. We are three Canadian pharmacists working in retail all across the province of BC. Our team is passionate about the practice of pharmacy and we chose to channel this energy into regular discussions on our show. This podcast is aimed to educate, inspire and communicate all things pharmacy. Grab a cup of your favorite java (Fairuz loves dark roast), and enjoy the show!