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University of Iowa College of Pharmacy
At The Rx Counter we provide student insight into the pharmacy profession. This podcast, produced by student pharmacists at the University of Iowa College of Pharmacy, is a place for discussion and opinion sharing about topics regarding the pharmacy profession and how it fits into the healthcare system.
If you agree or have a differing opinion, let us know at: therxcounter@gmail.com
Student pharmacists describe what MTM is and how pharmacists can make a difference in their patients mediation therapy.
The Changing Supply And Demand Of Pharmacists by University of Iowa College of Pharmacy
Today at the Counter student pharmacists discuss point of care testing and the important role pharmacies can play.
Student pharmacists gather at the counter today to discuss the role of pharmacists in health informatics.
Join us at the counter today as student pharmacists discuss various pharmacy career paths.
Learn about lab tests done in a Basic Metabolic Panel, everything from what do the values mean, when do we use them, and how can they affect clinical practice.
An update to a day in the life of a student pharmacist during a global pandemic. Almost a year after our first day in the life episode, students reflect on how things have changed and what we all have to look forward to.
Paul McClimon, PharmD candidate 2021, breaks down the Supreme Court's Ruling on the case of Rutledge vs PCMA and what it means for community pharmacy going forward.
Michael Parisi presents on the pharmacist's role in global health, public health, and microbial stewardship.
Fourth year students Andrew Jatis and Matthew Yeates present a journal club over the Vertis CV trial. A patient case, with variations, follows where the two discuss the different second line medication options recommended by the ADA guidelines.
Amazon has officially entered into the healthcare field with its new Amazon Pharmacy. What does this mean for the community pharmacy setting? Iowa Pharmacy students discuss this at The Rx Counter.
Student Pharmacists talk about pharmacists ability to prescribe birth control in some states and the pros and cons of legalizing this in more states.
Student Pharmacists discuss the importance of the flu vaccine, how pharmacists can increase accessibility to the flu vaccine, and how COVID-19 could affect this flu season.
We walk through the Day in the Life as a Pharmacy Student and discuss ways in which COVID has changed our schedules and learning.
Student Pharmacist Michael Parisi presents about the Fulbright Grant opportunities for student pharmacists and his own experience with the program in Romania.
Third-year pharmacy student AndyJatis goes through the process of appraising an article. It's a good review of important points when going through an article. Also, touch on the point of how important it is to read literature for the pharmacy profession.
Never forget that the professors that are teaching you every day in class or in practice are normal people too. We have asked these professors at the University of Iowa College of Pharmacy some personal questions to get to know them better. We hope you are able to create deeper connections with some professors after listening.
Never forget that the professors that are teaching you every day in class or in practice are normal people too. We have asked these professors at the University of Iowa College of Pharmacy some personal questions to get to know them better. We hope you are able to create deeper connections with some professors after listening.
Never forget that the professors that are teaching you every day in class or in practice are normal people too. We have asked these professors at the University of Iowa College of Pharmacy some personal questions to get to know them better. We hope you are able to create deeper connections with some professors after listening.
Third-year student pharmacist, Lupe Chavez, led a conversation on the pharmacist's role in Telehealth and clinical inertia she brought a supplementary article about Pharmacists in Telehealth, one of the authors of the paper Dr. Logan T. Murry, PharmD, PhD student joined the podcast as a special guest.
Kari Starbeck a P1 student facilitates a conversation about burnout, different strategies that workers can take to help with burnout, and how as pharmacists it can affect our patients.
Rachel Whitesitt a P3 student facilitates and answers questions about inpatient pharmacy from talking about the many areas of pharmacy in the hospital to collaboration on rounds.
Steven Landa presents the article Shortage of Palliative Care in USA could amplify suffering for coronavirus patients by Liz Szabo. The podcasts discuss the importance of the Pharmacist during the pandemic and our role in helping patients.
Tanner Frey presents an article called Online pharmacy Ro is testing a program that sends you generic prescriptions for $5 per month without insurance by Christina Farr.
P3 Students Matthew Yeates, Aaron McDonough, and Meredith Lumberg had the idea of starting the RX Counter Podcast to spread information and leadership opportunities to students and pharmacists who couldn't attend the live discussion.
Kari Starbeck, a first-year pharmacy student presents the article "A Fake Pharmacist, 745,000 Prescriptions and a $7.5 Million Settlement" by Mihir Zaveri to the counter.
Emily Steimel, a first year student pharmacist, presents the article "Teen e-cig use is epidemic, while many adults vape to quit smoking" by Cara Young at the counter. We discuss the vaping epidemic and what we can do as student pharmacists and pharmacists to help people realize the issues surrounding e-cigarette use.
The Grand Poobah from Phi Delta Chi himself, Ralph Saroyan, joins us at the counter today. He answers many questions through his stories and experiences that he obtained over his time being a national leader and current mentor to others. Anyone can take his lessons to heart no matter what organizations you may belong to.
Areeb Nagamiyan, a third year student pharmacist at Drake University, meets us at the counter today to talk policy. We help make policy and the rules pharmacists have to follow less ambiguous.
Advocacy. What is it? Why is it important?
A group of third year student pharmacists came together to discuss their experience with advocating for the pharmacy profession. You'll hear tips that these students used to go from wall-flowers to stellar advocates.
Aaron McDonough brought The New York Times article "The Unsung Role of the Pharmacist in Patient Health" by Aaron E. Carroll to the counter. Students discuss the wide variety of value pharmacists can bring to the patient and the healthcare system.
NY Times article: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/01/28/upshot/pharmacists-drugs-health-unsung-role.html
Dr. Dennis Erb, director of the University of Iowa Pharmaceuticals, provides insight into the world of pharmacy industry and manufacturing of pharmaceuticals. With his experience at Merck and Co. he shares his experience with internships and fellowships as well as the value that Big Pharma provides to the public.
The article "Why Some Patient's Aren't Getting Palliative Care" by Michael Ollove is brought to the counter by Logan Mougin. The issues around palliative care including: cost, quality, and demand are discussed. Thank you Dr. Kashelle Lockman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kashelle/ @PalliPharmer and Dr. James Ray https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-ray-33a05a10/ for providing professional insight on this issue.
Meredith Lumberg presents on the article "Why Your Medicare Part D Plan Might Not Be The Best For You Next Year" by Michael Chamberlain.
We discuss the money you can save by switching Medicare Part D plans as opposed to staying in them year to year and the service that pharmacy personnel can provide in assisting that process.
Paul McClimon presents the article "First Kidney Failure, Then A $540,842 Bill For Dialysis" by Jenny Gold. We discuss the hardship of medical insurance and receiving coverage, or not, from the institutions you go to.
Loc Nguyen presents the article "Marijuana is illegal under federal law even in states that legalize it" by German Lopez. We discuss the pharmacist's role in knowing about medical marijuana, prescribing, and dispensing. We briefly discuss the current schedules of medications and if it should be reviewed.
Andy Jatis presents the article "Pharmacogenomics Precision Prescribing" by Dyson Wake PharmD, Nadim Ilbawi MD, Henry Dunnenberger PharmD, and Peter Hulick MD.
Pharmacogenomics can lead to new job avenues for pharmacists as it relates to medication dosage. It is a time and cost effective way to provide medication recommendations based on individuals.
Jeff Reist PharmD explains how to stay updated with the pharmacy profession in a cost effective way.
TLDR Top 3 Resources: Association Membership, Clinical literature journals, Journal specific podcasts. Law Resources: State Board and Association