The J & J Pharmacy Podcast
Welcome back to the J & J Pharmacy Podcast, where community pharmacists Jared and Jordan break down what’s actually happening in healthcare; without the boring lectures. We cover hot topics, real news, and the occasional absurd moment from behind the pharmacy counter, with honest takes and a few laughs along the way. If you’re looking for a laid-back podcast that mixes pharmacy, healthcare, and humor, you’re in the right place.
Episodes
After a one-week break, the boys are back with Part 2 of our conversation on mental health. In this episode, we focus on the realities of managing mental health as a practicing pharmacist.
We reflect on the challenges we faced as new grads entering the workforce, the pressures that come with life behind the counter, and the lessons we learned along the way. From imposter syndrome an...
Board exams. Long study nights. Clinical rotations. Constant pressure. Pharmacy school pushes students to their limits and mental health often takes the hit.
In Part 1 of this miniseries, Jared and Jordan share raw insights into their own journeys through pharmacy school. They discuss managing stress during board prep, lessons learned the hard way, and practical tools to protect your well-being.
This isn’t just for students; it’s f...
In Part 2 of our APA series, we go beyond the application itself and examine what happens behind the scenes at the Alberta College of Pharmacy (ACP). How is the Additional Prescribing Authorization (APA) application actually reviewed? What standards are assessors applying and how consistent is the process?
In this episode of the J and J Pharmacy Podcast, we break down ACP’s review framework, discuss where we see gaps and i...
You asked for it so we’re finally talking APA. In this episode of the J and J Pharmacy Podcast, we break down the Additional Prescribing Authorization (APA) application process step by step. We cover what’s required, what makes the process challenging, and which parts of the application we strongly disagree with. This is Part 1 of a two-part series. Next episode, the guys take a hard look at how ACP reviews the APA applications and...
In this episode of the J and J Pharmacy Podcast, Jared breaks down his experience in a hospital residency program; what it’s really like, what he learned, and the honest reasons he chose to leave. The guys also dive into fourth-year rotations, how to make the most of them, and share practical tips to help pharmacy students prepare for the board exams. A must-listen for anyone considering hospital pharmacy or navigating their final ...
Ozempic is dominating headlines, and pharmacy counters. This week on the J & J Pharmacy Podcast, we unpack the reality behind generic Ozempic, share a revealing erectile dysfunction case, and discuss how pharmacists can manage expectations when patient wants collide with clinical judgment.
After a three-year hiatus, The J & J Pharmacy Podcast is officially back, and better than ever. Season 2 kicks off with a fresh look, a renewed vision, and an exciting addition to the team as Jordan joins the podcast as the newest “J.”
In this premiere episode, the hosts reflect on the journey that brought the podcast back to life and give a heartfelt thank you to John for the time, effort, and dedication he poured into the ori...
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To help round out our Pharmasave Miniseries, we had the fantastic opportunity to interview Mehul Patel, the owner of the Clive location.
It’s almost a recurring theme at this point, but Mehul also had an interesting career journey, actually working as a scientist before deciding to switch to pharmacy as he was eager to seek connection with patients. From ...
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Joining us on the next installment of the Pharmasave Miniseries is another tandem, Merv and Lauri-Ell, owners of the Pharmasave location in Jasper.
For 28 years and counting, Merv has been a community pharmacist and business owner, and not one year has his love for it waned. Starting off strong following graduation from pharmacy school, Merv actually ...
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Continuing with our Pharmasave Miniseries, we next interview Heather Brown, another exceptional pharmacist and owner of the Hanna Pharmasave location.
Graduating with her Bachelor of Pharmacy in 1988, Heather had actually worked right out of the gates at the same pharmacy for 33 years! Then, she finally decided to open her own store, and as she...
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In the next installment of the Pharmasave Miniseries, Jared and I had the absolute pleasure of interviewing Jim Kitagawa, the owner of the Brooks Pharmasave Location.
With 40 years of practice under his belt, having graduated with a Bachelor of Pharmacy in 1983, Jim is no stranger to professional and career achievements, having received his PCCA compounding ...
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Keeping it rolling with our Pharmasave Miniseries, we next interview Jessica Hadfield, who is the proud owner of Pharmasave locations, with an emphasis on plural!
As an APA certified pharmacist with additional training in specialty compounding, Jessica actually owns four pharmacies in Northern Alberta, all with potential job opportunities, so pay special ...
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Helping us kick-off our first Pharmasave owner’s interviews are Georgina and Eric Gaudet, who are the lovely owners of the Bashaw location.
Georgina’s journey to where she is now is certainly an interesting one, as she completed a Bachelor’s of Arts at the University of Alberta. From there, she was a former Communications Advisor for AHS Pharmacy Serv...
Hello everyone, welcome to our Pharmasave sponsored Miniseries! When Pharmasave first approached us to hopefully put together some episodes highlighting some of their amazing independently owned rural pharmacies who were interested in hiring new pharmacists, we would have never imagined the fun and innovative practices we would encounter, not to mention the amazing owners behind them. So please, tune in to find out more about these...
When we first created this podcast, we would have never imagined making it to our 100th episode! From recording audio with our phones to eventually interviewing amazing guests in the pharmacy world, we have certainly grown in the past three years. However, none of this would have been possible without the support of our friends and family, the faculty, various pharmacy organizations, and of course you guys, our loyal audience. As s...
Lucky number 100! To help celebrate our special milestone of a hundred episodes, we had the amazing privilege of interviewing Dr. May Choi, a Rheumatologist and prominent researcher working in Calgary, Alberta.
Dr. Choi received her MD at the University of Alberta before completing an Internal Medicine residency at the U of C. From there, she completed her Rheumatology Fellowship at the University of Calgary. Still not satisfied,...
In this episode Jared reviews a case study from his time at the Calgary remand center. In it he discusses what ADHD is and some novel ways to approach the treatment of ADHD. Sit back and enjoy this penultimate episode before our 100th which will be released 3 years to the date of our first episode!
Taking a step away from our regular programming, we wanted to try something different and invite some of our classmates onto the podcast to talk about something exciting that is happening in the pharmacy world: Pharmacist-Led Health Clinics! Of course, what was discussed during this episode is strictly our own opinions, but hopefully this (sometimes heated) conversation between peers and future pharmacists will spark some more deba...
It’s safe to say that everyone has likely heard that grapefruit can interfere with how your medications work. But do you really know what that means? For healthcare professionals, how would you explain this “interaction” to your patients? And for patients, should you be avoiding grapefruit at all costs? Find the answer to these questions and more in this episode.
What really is the difference between tablets vs. gel capsules? Is it just a big ploy by Big Pharma to make you pay for medications? Well, Jared and I aim to answer this age old question to see if there is in fact a difference between these two common medication formulations. Pay close attention as the answer may surprise you!
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