Pharmacist's Voice

This is the 73rd episode in my drug pronunciation series. In this episode, I divide hydrochlorothiazide into syllables, tell you which syllables to emphasize, list my sources, and introduce some bonus topics: one pronunciation variation and two abbreviations.

Why did I pick hydrochlorothiazide for this episode?

• It is frequently prescribed.
• It's a long, intimidating drug name.
• It is found in combination with other blood pressure medications.
• It's a drug name in my pronunciation course, which ends in December 2026.

There are still more than 50 drug names in the course that have not been part of the pronunciation series. It is my goal to include all 50+ in the drug pronunciation series eventually.

❌ We don't cover pharmacology in this series. Just pronunciations.

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Hydrochlorothiazide = HYE-droe-KLOR-oh-THYE-a-zide (7 syllables)

1. HYE, like high blood pressure
2. droe, like a drone
3. KLOR, like chloride
4. oh, like the letter "O" in the alphabet
5. THYE, like the body part, thigh
6. a, which is a short "A" sound, like the "a" in adoption (uh)
7. zide, which rhymes with tide, as in the ocean tide

• Emphasize HYE, KLOR, and THYE. THYE gets the most emphasis.
• Written pronunciation source: MedlinePlus.gov
• Spoken pronunciation example: Tony PharmD HCTZ pronunciation (YouTube)

Pronunciation Variation

As an Ohio Pharmacist, I tend to say HYE-droe-KLOR-uh-THYE-a-zide instead of HYE-droe-KLOR-oh-THYE-a-zide. They sound VERY similar. The difference is "uh" vs "oh." Either spoken pronunciation will pass as correct. They're both "in the ballpark."

Two abbreviations

• HCTZ
• HCT

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Host Background: Kim Newlove has been an Ohio pharmacist since 2001 (BS Pharm, Chem Minor). Her experience includes hospital, retail, compounding, and behavioral health. She is also an author, voice actor (medical narrator and audiobook narrator), podcast host, and consultant (podcasting and audiobooks).

Other episodes in this series

The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast Episode 370, Pronunciation Series Episode 72 oseltamivir (Tamiflu)

The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast Episode 364, Pronunciation Series Episode 71 (Dupixent)

The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast Episode 362, Pronunciation Series Episode 70 (Corlanor)

The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast Episode 360, Pronunciation Series Episode 69 (Kisunla)

The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast Episode 358, Pronunciation Series Episode 68 (Journavx)

The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast Episode 356, Pronunciation Series Episode 67 (Zanaflex)

The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast Episode 352, Pronunciation Series Episode 66 (Yescarta)

The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast Episode 350, Pronunciation Series Episode 65 (Xarelto)

The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast Episode 349, Pronunciation Series Episode 64 (acetaminophen)

The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast Episode 348, Pronunciation Series Episode 63 (Welchol/colesevelam)

The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast Episode 346, Pronunciation Series Episode 62 (valacyclovir)

The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast Episode 343, Pronunciation Series Episode 61 (ubrogepant)

The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast Episode 341, Pronunciation Series Episode 60 (topiramate)

The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast Episode 339, Pronunciation Series Episode 59 (Suboxone)

The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast Episode 337, Pronunciation Series Episode 58 (rosuvastatin)

The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast Episode 335, Pronunciation Series Episode 57 (QVAR)

The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast Episode 333, Pronunciation Series Episode 56 (pantoprazole)

The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast Episode 330, Pronunciation Series Episode 55 (oxcarbazepine)

The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast Episode 328, Pronunciation Series Episode 54 (nalmefene)

The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast Episode 326, Pronunciation Series Episode 53 (Myrbetriq)

The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast Episode 324, Pronunciation Series Episode 52 (liraglutide)

The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast Episode 322, Pronunciation Series Episode 51 (ketamine)

The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast Episode 320, Pronunciation Series Episode 50 (Jantoven)

The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast Episode 318, Pronunciation Series Episode 49 (ipratropium)

The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast Episode 316, Pronunciation Series Episode 48 (hyoscyamine)

The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast Episode 313, Pronunciation Series Episode 47 (guaifenesin)

The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast Episode 311, Pronunciation Series Episode 46 (fluticasone)

The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast Episode 309, Pronunciation Series Episode 45 (empagliflozin)

The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast Episode 307, Pronunciation Series Episode 44 (dapagliflozin)

The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast Episode 304, Pronunciation Series Episode 43 (cetirizine)

The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast Episode 302, Pronunciation Series Episode 42 (buspirone)

The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast Episode 301, Pronunciation Series Episode 41 (azithromycin)

The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast Episode 298, Pronunciation Series Episode 40 (umeclidinium)

The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast Episode 296, Pronunciation Series Episode 39 (Januvia)

The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast Episode 294, Pronunciation Series Episode 38 (Yasmin)

The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast Episode 292, Pronunciation Series Episode 37 (Xanax, alprazolam)

The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast Episode 290, Pronunciation Series Episode 36 (quetiapine)

The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast Episode 287, pronunciation series ep 35 (bupropion)

The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast Episode 285, pronunciation series ep 34 (fentanyl)

The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast Ep 281, Pronunciation Series Ep 33 levothyroxine (Synthroid)

The Pharmacist's Voice ® Podcast Ep 278, Pronunciation Series Ep 32 ondansetron (Zofran)

The Pharmacist's Voice ® Podcast Episode 276, pronunciation series episode 31 (tocilizumab-aazg)

The Pharmacist's Voice ® Podcast Episode 274, pronunciation series episode 30 (citalopram and escitalopram)

The Pharmacist's Voice ® Podcast Episode 272, pronunciation series episode 29 (losartan)

The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast Episode 269, pronunciation series episode 28 (tirzepatide)

The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast Episode 267, pronunciation series episode 27 (atorvastatin)

The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast Episode 265, pronunciation series episode 26 (omeprazole)

The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast Episode 263, pronunciation series episode 25 (PDE-5 inhibitors)

The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast Episode 259, pronunciation series episode 24 (ketorolac)

The Pharmacist's Voice ® Podcast episode 254, pronunciation series episode 23 (Paxlovid)

The Pharmacist's Voice ® Podcast episode 250, pronunciation series episode 22 (metformin/Glucophage)

The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast ® episode 245, pronunciation series episode 21 (naltrexone/Vivitrol)

The Pharmacist's Voice ® Podcast episode 240, pronunciation series episode 20 (levalbuterol)

The Pharmacist's Voice ® Podcast episode 236, pronunciation series episode 19 (phentermine)

The Pharmacist's Voice ® Podcast episode 228, pronunciation series episode 18 (ezetimibe)

The Pharmacist's Voice ® Podcast episode 219, pronunciation series episode 17 (semaglutide)

The Pharmacist's Voice ® Podcast episode 215, pronunciation series episode 16 (mifepristone and misoprostol)

The Pharmacist's Voice ® Podcast episode 211, pronunciation series episode 15 (Humira®)

The Pharmacist's Voice ® Podcast episode 202, pronunciation series episode 14 (SMZ-TMP)

The Pharmacist's Voice ® Podcast episode 198, pronunciation series episode 13 (carisoprodol)

The Pharmacist's Voice ® Podcast episode 194, pronunciation series episode 12 (tianeptine)

The Pharmacist's Voice ® Podcast episode 188, pronunciation series episode 11 (insulin icodec)

The Pharmacist's Voice ® Podcast episode 184, pronunciation series episode 10 (phenytoin and isotretinoin)

The Pharmacist's Voice ® Podcast episode 180, pronunciation series episode 9 Apretude® (cabotegravir)

The Pharmacist's Voice ® Podcast episode 177, pronunciation series episode 8 (metoprolol)

The Pharmacist's Voice ® Podcast episode 164, pronunciation series episode 7 (levetiracetam)

The Pharmacist's Voice ® Podcast episode 159, pronunciation series episode 6 (talimogene laherparepvec or T-VEC)

The Pharmacist's Voice ® Podcast episode 155, pronunciation series episode 5 Trulicity® (dulaglutide)

The Pharmacist's Voice ® Podcast episode 148, pronunciation series episode 4 Besponsa® (inotuzumab ozogamicin)

The Pharmacist's Voice ® Podcast episode 142, pronunciation series episode 3 Zolmitriptan and Zokinvy

The Pharmacist's Voice ® Podcast episode 138, pronunciation series episode 2 Molnupiravir and Taltz

The Pharmacist's Voice ® Podcast episode 134, pronunciation series episode 1 Eszopiclone and Qulipta

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List of drugs yet to be covered

1. Abciximab
2. Acetazolamide
3. Adapalene
4. Amoxicillin
5. Aripiprazole
6. Carbamazepine
7. Celecoxib
8. Clonazepam
9. Colchicine
10. Cyanocobalamin
11. Dextroamphetamine
12. Diazepam
13. Diltiazem
14. Divalproex
15. Docusate sodium
16. Duloxetine
17. Estradiol
18. Fluoxetine
19. Gabapentin
20. Gemfibrozil
21. Hydralazine
22. Hydrochlorothiazide
23. Hydroxychloroquine sulfate
24. Hydroxyzine HCl (Atarax)
25. Hydroxyzine pamoate (Vistaril)
26. Ibuprofen
27. Ketotifen
28. Levocetirizine
29. Linagliptin
30. Metoclopramide
31. Methylprednisolone
32. Morphine
33. Mupirocin
34. Nortriptyline
35. Oxybutynin
36. Oxycodone
37. Paroxetine
38. Phenazopyridine
39. Phytonadione
40. Polyethylene glycol 3350
41. Pramipexole
42. Pregabalin
43. Rabeprazole
44. Risperidone
45. Ropinirole
46. Salmeterol/fluticasone in combination
47. Saxagliptin
48. Sertraline
49. Sevelamer
50. Sucralfate
51. Tramadol
52. Trazodone

Should you narrate your own audiobook? In this episode, I talk with my friend and colleague Laura English, an audiobook narrator and producer who works closely with independent authors through Laura English Voice Over and Evergreen Studios.

We discuss why authors should consider an audiobook, how to practice and prepare, home recording versus studio recording, coaching and directing, proofing and pickups, technical specifications, distribution, and marketing. We also discuss three production paths: doing everything yourself, narrating your book while hiring help with post-production, or hiring a professional narrator.

Laura and I met during audiobook narration training in 2019. She was there when The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast was still an idea, which makes this conversation a full-circle moment for me. Laura is not a pharmacist, but her experience is highly relevant to pharmacist authors and other subject-matter experts who are deciding whether to narrate their own nonfiction books.

As of August 2026, Laura offers audiobook consults at no cost. Book a discovery call with her, and get your questions answered. There are too many nuances to mention in a podcast episode, so don't be shy — Contact Laura!

Laura English - Evergreen Studios: Simsbury, Connecticut

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Why Make an Audiobook?

Laura encourages authors to think of audio as one more way for readers to experience a book. Some people prefer audiobooks, while "hybrid readers" move between print, ebook, and audio depending on where they are and what they are doing. Audiobooks also improve access for people who have low vision, dyslexia, limited literacy, difficulty holding a book, or other barriers to reading print.

Three Ways to Produce an Audiobook

Laura and I discuss three possible paths:

1. Do everything yourself. Learn the performance and technical sides of audiobook production, record the book, proof the audio, make corrections, edit, master, and upload the files.
2. Narrate your own book and hire help. Perform the material yourself, then work with a proof-listener and audio engineer to create retail-ready files.
3. Hire a professional narrator. Choose a narrator who understands your subject and can manage or support the production process.

The right choice depends on your time, budget, access to professional help, production goals, and interest in learning the technical side of narration.

Practice Before You Commit

Laura recommends starting by reading a chapter aloud in a closet or another small, quiet room. Notice where you stumble, lose focus, rush, or misread a sentence. Then record three to five minutes on your phone and ask someone for honest feedback about your clarity, pacing, energy, and listener engagement.

The goal is to find your natural voice. Do not imitate another narrator or slip into an announcer voice. Talk to the listener instead of sounding as though you are reading at them. Nonfiction can be educational and entertaining without sounding patronizing.

Vocal stamina also varies. Laura recommends planning a short first session—perhaps 30 to 45 minutes of recording—before booking long blocks of studio time. Frequent breaks help protect both your voice and your body. Once production begins, try to record within a consistent period so your voice, recording environment, and delivery do not change noticeably between chapters.

Proofing, Pickups, and Technical Specifications

Every narrator makes mistakes. A proofer follows the manuscript while listening to the recording and identifies skipped text, incorrect words, unclear delivery, unwanted noises, and pronunciation problems. Those corrections are organized into a pickup packet so the narrator can rerecord them.

Authors of medical or technical books should give the proof-listener and engineer a pronunciation guide. You know your subject, and a list of unfamiliar names and terms helps the production team distinguish a correct specialized pronunciation from an error.

After the pickups are recorded, an engineer inserts the corrections, edits the files, and masters them to the chosen distributor's specifications. Laura strongly recommends hiring an engineer if you do not intend to make audio production a regular part of your work. Recording an entire book before learning that the files do not meet specifications can mean doing the work again.

Plan Before Recording

Before starting, confirm that you control the audio rights to the book. Review the manuscript and decide which front and back matter will be included. Write the opening and closing credits in advance, read chapter headings as they appear in the print book, and allow pauses that help listeners understand the structure.

Audiobooks also need square cover art. Contact the original cover designer early rather than waiting until the narration is complete.

If audiobook production is connected to your business, ask your tax professional whether any related costs may qualify as business expenses.

Distribution and Marketing

Laura encourages authors to research distributors instead of assuming there is only one choice. Options mentioned in the episode include ACX, Audiobooks Unleashed, and Author's Republic. Consider whether you want exclusive or wide distribution and whether library availability is important to you.

When marketing, promote the book in all available formats. Add audiobook links to your website and newsletter, use QR codes at conferences and events, appear on relevant podcasts, share short audio samples, speak at libraries, and ask readers or colleagues for honest reviews. Authors may launch all formats together or stagger the audiobook release to create a second wave of attention.

Laura's final message is simple: Get your books into audio. If you have written a book you care about, you can learn to narrate it, hire help for parts of the process, or work with a professional narrator. You have options.

Recording and Production Resources

• Audacity — free audio recording and editing software
• GarageBand for Mac - recording and editing software
• Sweetwater microphone buying guide
• Whole Story Studio in Florida with Julie Walthers, audio engineer https://www.linkedin.com/in/jgwalthers/

Distribution and Marketing Resources

• ACX resources for authors
• ACX (Audiobook Creation Exchange)
• Audio Sorceress
• Audiobook Empire
• Audiobooks Unleashed
• Author's Republic
• Curios
• InAudio
• Kobo
• Lantern Audio
• Leonardo Audiobooks
• Lucent Audio
• Prose
• Soundwise
• Spotify

Related Episodes

• The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast Episode 347: Audiobook Narration Tips https://www.thepharmacistsvoice.com/podcast/episode-347-10-audiobook-narration-tips-for-pharmacist-authors/
• The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast Episode 293: EBOOK AND AUDIOBOOK PUBLISHING https://www.thepharmacistsvoice.com/podcast/episode-293-ebook-and-audiobook-publishing-2024-pharmacist-authors-series-part-3-of-3-with-dr-janan-sarwar-and-dr-theary-chhim-from-publishing-in-doses-and-julie-gold-walthers-from-whole-st/
• The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast Episode 255: Podcasting and author-read audiobooks discussion with Audivita Founder and CEO David Wolf https://www.thepharmacistsvoice.com/podcast/episode-255-podcasting-and-author-read-audiobooks-discussion-with-audivita-founder-and-ceo-david-wolf/
• The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast Episode 222: Interview with Julie Walthers, Audio Engineer and Audiobook Producer – Pharmacist Authors Series (Summer 2023) https://www.thepharmacistsvoice.com/podcast/episode-222-interview-with-julie-walthers-audio-engineer-and-audiobook-producer/
• The Perrysburg Podcast Episode 151: Audiobook Narration Tips and Resources for Local Authors https://www.perrysburgpodcast.com/151 (This is my other podcast.)

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In this episode of The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast, I talk with Ohio pharmacist Dan Krinsky about writing, co-authoring, and editing. This is Episode 22 in the Pharmacist Authors Series. Unlike most episodes in the series, our conversation does not focus on one specific book. Dan has written and edited many types of professional content, including continuing education and journal articles, newsletters, patient education materials, business proposals, and pharmacy reference resources.

Dan first appeared on the podcast in Episode 133, when we discussed his pharmacy career and pharmacogenomics. This time, writing gets the spotlight. Dan shares practical advice for pharmacists, pharmacy students, pharmacy technicians, and pharmacy professors who want to begin writing or expand their writing experience.

Dan's contact information, website, and social media links

Dan Krinsky BS, MS, RPh, FAPhA on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-krinsky-bs-ms-rph-fapha-a8537a/

Dan's email [email protected]

EduCare4U, LLC website https://www.educare-4u.com

PGx101, LLC on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/pgx101

The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast Episode 133 featuring Dan Krinsky

About Dan Krinsky B.S., M.S., R.Ph., FAPhA (July 2026)

Dan is business owner, educator, entrepreneur and pharmacist who is passionate about advancing patient care and the pharmacy profession. He owns 2 businesses: EduCare4U, LLC, (focused on education and patient care) and PGx101, LLC (focused on pharmacogenomics education and practice implementation). Mr. Krinsky is currently a Professor at the LECOM School of Pharmacy, serving as a lecturer, committee member, and student advisor. He is a Fellow of the American Pharmacists Association and an active member of the Medication Management Special Interest Group. Other ventures include working with providers to optimize patients' drug therapy; professional writing; creation of certificate training programs, and new business development. Mr. Krinsky is Editor-in-Chief and Section Editor for the American Pharmacists Association publication 'Handbook of Nonprescription Drugs: An Interactive Approach to Self-Care.' Mr. Krinsky's areas of expertise include community pharmacy practice, drug information, patient counseling and education, OTCs, natural products, pharmacogenomics, and developing and implementing medication therapy and disease state management programs. His primary professional goal is to 'pay it forward', finding ways to make the profession better for the next generation of pharmacists.

Questions and abbreviated answers from our conversation

How did writing become part of your professional life? Dan's first major writing project was his master's thesis in pharmacokinetics. Writing did not come naturally at first, but he discovered that he enjoyed gathering information and turning it into something useful for an audience.

How can someone decide whether writing is right for them? Start with a topic you care about. Identify the audience, look for gaps in available information, and find a mentor or support network. You do not need to work alone.

Should new writers start small or go directly to writing a book? Dan recommends beginning with an article, newsletter, or another smaller project when possible. Smaller projects provide quicker feedback and help writers build skills and confidence. Someone who wants to start with a book should narrow the topic, identify the audience, create an outline, set deadlines, and seek feedback early.

What has Dan written? His work includes newsletters, business proposals, patient advisory leaflets, consumer health information, journal and continuing education articles, and two co-authored point-of-care resources: the Natural Therapeutics Pocket Guide and the Drug-Induced Nutrient Depletion Handbook. He has also contributed to multiple editions of APhA's Handbook of Nonprescription Drugs as an author and editor.

How are writing, co-authoring, and editing different? An author creates the content. Co-authors share responsibility and need clear roles, flexibility, and communication. An editor improves accuracy, organization, clarity, and usefulness while protecting the author's voice.

When should an author involve an editor? As early as possible. An editor can help shape the audience, scope, outline, organization, and flow before the author invests months in the wrong direction. Early feedback is usually easier to handle than dozens of changes at the end.

How can someone find a useful topic? Pay attention to recurring patient questions, conversations, media claims, and gaps in health information. The final product does not need to be a book. It could be an article, handout, script, social media post, or educational program.

What keeps people from starting? Dan identifies three common barriers: waiting to become "the expert," fear of criticism, and lack of structure. Know what you know, recognize what you do not know, and build a network that can help fill the gaps.

How can pharmacists develop a writing habit? Schedule writing time, set specific goals, work backward from deadlines, and use an accountability partner. A detailed outline makes a large project feel more manageable.

Where can beginners find legitimate writing opportunities? Consider professional associations, colleges of pharmacy, health systems, community pharmacies, continuing education companies, consumer health websites, and digital health companies. Build a portfolio with writing samples, areas of expertise, testimonials, and other communication experience.

How long should someone give writing before deciding it is not for them? There is no single timeline. A newsletter article may take a month; a book may take 12 to 18 months. Set realistic deadlines for each project, start small, and give yourself time to learn.

What is Dan's final advice for aspiring authors? Find a mentor, be patient, expect revisions, learn from feedback, and enjoy the process. Writing may not be the right path for everyone, but it can be a meaningful way to educate patients, serve the profession, and create new opportunities.

Pharmacist Authors Series Episode List

2025 Pharmacist Authors Series

• Part 1 of 3 (June) Episode 336 with Jerry Levin, PhD, LMT - Affirm Yourself: 15 Principles to Retrain the Voice in Your Head.
• Part 2 of 3 (July) Episode 340 with Ashley Walker, PharmD - Expanding Your Brilliance: Creating Effortless Abundance while Navigating Business and Motherhood https://amzn.to/418hdwx
• Part 3 of 3 (October) Episode 353 with Sandra O. Onye, PharmD - Winning Is in My DNA: 15 Minutes of Self-Reflection https://amzn.to/48KTtn3

2024 Pharmacist Authors Series

• Part 1 of 3 (June) Episode 282 with Steve Leuck, PharmD - A Pharmacist's Story An Authentic Tale of True Love, Family, Addiction, and the Practice of Pharmacy
• Part 2 of 3 (July) Episode 288 Helen Sairany, PharmD - The We You Don't See: Understanding the Long Shadows of Trauma
• Part 3 of 3 (August) Episode 293 Kim Newlove with Publishing in Doses Co-Founders Janan Sarwar, PharmD and Theary Chhim, PharmD plus audio engineer, Julie Walthers. =

2023 Pharmacist Authors Series

• (Part 1 of 15) June 5, Introduction to the Pharmacist Authors Series (Episode 220)
• (Part 2 of 15) June 9, The Pharmacist's Voice ® Podcast Episode 221: Interview with Salam Kabbani, PharmD about her book: COVID Long-Hauler: My Life Since COVID
• (Part 3 of 15) June 12, The Pharmacist's Voice ® Podcast Episode 222: Interview with audio engineer Julie Walthers from Whole Story Studio: https://www.wholestorystudio.com/
• (Part 4 of 15) June 16, The Pharmacist's Voice ® Podcast Episode 223 Interview with Erin L. Albert, PharmD on her book The Life Science Lawyer
• Part 5 of 15) June 19, The Pharmacist's Voice ® Podcast Episode 224 Interview with Sue Ojageer, PharmD on her children's book The Pharma Heroes: The Power of Precision Medicine
• (Part 6 of 15) June 23, The Pharmacist's Voice ® Podcast Episode 225: Interview with Tony Guerra, PharmD about his Pharmacist Residency and Career Series (8 books)
• (Part 7 of 15) June 26, The Pharmacist's Voice ® Podcast Episode 226: Interview with Christina Fontana, PharmD about her book Moving Beyond the Counter: Elevating into Heart-Centered Health Care through Entrepreneurship
• (Part 8 of 15) June 30, The Pharmacist's Voice ® Podcast Episode 227: Interview with Jade L. Ranger, PharmD, about her book Mustard Seed Mentality: Unscripted Pearls of Wisdom from a Wife, Mother, and Entrepreneur
• (Part 9 of 15) July 7, The Pharmacist's Voice ® Podcast Episode 229: Interview with RDML Pam Schweitzer, PharmD and her daughter Amy Graves about their children's book Alice and Jack Hike the Grand Canyon
• (Part 10 of 15) July 10, The Pharmacist's Voice ® Podcast Episode 230: Interview with Cory Jenks, PharmD about his book Permission to Care: Building a Healthcare Culture That Thrives in Chaos
• (Part 11 of 15) July 14, The Pharmacist's Voice ® Podcast Episode 231: Interview with Donna Bartlett, PharmD about her book MedStrong: Shed Your Meds for a Better, Healthier You - Aging Well Through Deprescribing
• (Part 12 of 15) July 17, The Pharmacist's Voice ® Podcast Episode 232: Interview with Frieda Wiley, PharmD about her book Telecommuting Psychosis: From Surviving to Thriving While Working in Your Pajama Pants. Plus, we touch on her 3 children's books in development.
• (Part 13 of 15) July 21, The Pharmacist's Voice ® Podcast Episode 233: Interview with Tim Ulbrich, PharmD about his book Seven Figure Pharmacist: How to Maximize Your Income, Eliminate Debt, and Create Wealth
• (Part 14 of 15) July 24, The Pharmacist's Voice ® Podcast Episode 234: Interview with LaQuoia Johnson, PharmD about her book How Rxacism Manifests Inside the Small World of Pharmacy
• (Part 15 of 15) July 28, The Pharmacist's Voice ® Podcast Episode 235: Pharmacist Authors Series wrap-up (solo show)

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This is my Summer 2026 Update. I'm your host, Ohio pharmacist Kim Newlove. In this episode, I update you on my family, my business, my podcasts (both of them), and what I've been listening to, reading, watching, and playing.

In case you're new to the show, here's a little bit about me. I graduated from The University of Toledo College of Pharmacy with my BS Pharm in 2001. I have experience in hospital, retail, compounding, and behavioral health.

I'm not in clinical practice anymore. Some of my current job titles include

1. Voice Actor: medical narration and audiobooks
2. Podcast Host X 2 shows
3. Author - I wrote one book, and I'm working on a second one
4. Coach, Consultant, and Instructor - I primarily teach podcasting, audio engineering, audiobook narration, and drug pronunciations
5. Full-time caregiver for my adult son with autism.

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Family Update

• Went on a family vacation to Alaska
• Finished pouring our backyard concrete patio
• Started a bathroom remodeling project

Nathan Update

• Turned 51
• Still a plant manager at First Solar
• Tried curling with me in February during the Olympics
• Went to a Euchre Tournament with me in February

Kraig Update

• Turned 23
• Spends most of his days at home and in our community doing things he enjoys
• This summer, we're participating in The Great Perrysburg Treasure Hunt. https://www.perrysburgtreasurehunt.com/.

Derrick Update

• Turned 21.
• Home from college for the summer, and working a full-time summer internship
• Starts his 4th and final year of college in August. He will graduate May 2027.

Kim Update

• Met up with Toledo-area pharmacist friends for lunch
• Went to the Annual Meeting of the Ohio Pharmacists Association in Columbus in April
• Went to the Northwest Ohio Teen Book Festival in April
• Helping organize our 30th High School Class Reunion
• Working on a recipe book for Derrick
• Need to get my BMW motorbike serviced this summer
• Helping Mom with Storyworth and Dad with Remento
• Working on a genealogy project in August

Business Update - The Pharmacist's Voice ®, LLC

• Writing my second book
• Still plan to update my medical narration demo this year
• Read lines for an Internet Radio Station out of Cleveland, Ohio
• When it comes to coaching and consulting, I am still working with clients on podcast planning, author-read audiobooks, and drug pronunciations.
• I am keeping my pharmacist license current
• I signed up to teach Podcasting 101 Class at The 577 Foundation in September.
• By December 31, 2026, I will shut down my online courses (podcasting and pronunciations)
• I attended a Vision Board Workshop with Dr. Michelle Fritsch from Medipreneurs
• Pitched clients
• Conducting Meet and Greet Zoom calls with colleagues and students

Update on The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast

• Publishing monthly and loving it
• July 2026 will be an episode of The Pharmacist Authors Series

Update on The Perrysburg Podcast

• I was planning to end the podcast after 3 years, but I will keep it going once/month instead.
• I'm collaborating with an organization here in Perrysburg every other month, moving forward. I feel good about it, and I'm excited about it. Our first collaboration episode will publish in August 2026.

Other podcasting news

I was featured as a guest on The PinLeader Podcast with Dr. Shanda Gore. We talked about using a podcast as a business card. Click to listen https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-nw7xb-1aecf94

What have I been listening to?

• Music: An eclectic mix
• Podcasts: The School of Podcasting Podcast is still my go-to podcast on Mondays.
• Audiobooks:
• Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill
• The PinLeader Path by Dr. Shanda Gore - host of the PinLeader Podcast
• Book Lovers by Emily Henry
• Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir
• The Purpose Code by Jordan Grumet MD

What have I been reading?

• Practical Guide To Peptides For Pharmacists by Dr. Lisa Faast
• Spy School Series by Stuart Gibbs
• Moon Base Alpha Series by Stuart Gibbs
• Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert
• Then and Now by Perrysburg, OH residents Mark Weber and Gary Franks
• Hindsight by Toledo, OH resident Ben Morales
• What Color is Your Parachute for Teens by Carol Christen

What have I been watching?

• A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood movie (The Mr. Rogers story)
• Survivor Season 50 (Reality TV Series)
• Little House on the Prairie TV Series
• Shark Tank
• Return to Oz movie
• The Sheep Detectives movie
• Remarkably Bright Creatures movie on Netflix

What have I been playing?

• Blackjack, craps, and roulette at the Casino on the Cruise Ship
• Ticket to Ride Switzerland and USA on iPad

Previous Updates on this podcast

Episode 359 Fall 2025 Update

Episode 344 Summer 2025 Update

Episode 331 Spring 2025 Update

Episode 319 Winter 2025 Update

Episode 305 Fall 2024 Update

Episode 291 Summer 2024 Update

Episode 279 Spring 2024 Update

Episode 264 Winter 2024 Update

Episode 252 Fall 2023 Update

Episode 238 Summer 2023 Update

Episode 217 Spring 2023 Update

Episode 200 Winter 2023 Update

Episode 186 Fall 2022 Update

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This is the 72nd episode in my drug pronunciation series. In this episode, I divide oseltamivir and Tamiflu into syllables, tell you which syllables to emphasize, and share my sources. The written pronunciations are below and in the show notes on https://www.thepharmacistsvoice.com. I also provide an update on my online drug pronunciation course in this episode.

Note: We don't cover pharmacology in this series. We just do pronunciations.

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oseltamivir = OH-sel-TAM-i-vir

• OH, like the letter "O" in the alphabet
• sel, as in pharmacies sell medicine
• TAM, like my sister-in-law's name: Tammie
• i (ih), which is a short "I" sound or a schwa "I" sound - like the "I' in the word, "president" (ih)
• vir, which is the stem for antiviral medications
• Written pronunciation source: USP Dictionary Online
• Spoken Pronunciation Example: drugs.com

Tamiflu = TAM-ih-flew

• TAM, like my sister-in-law's name: Tammie
• ih, which is a short "I" sound or a schwa "i" sound - like the "I' in the word, "president" (ih)
• And flew, like I flew from Detroit to Amsterdam in 2024. (Or flu, like influenza)
• Written pronunciation source: Patient Information section of the prescribing information for Tamiflu https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2012/021087s062lbl.pdf
• Spoken Pronunciation Examples: drugs.com and Tamiflu commercial on YouTube

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Host Background: Kim Newlove has been an Ohio pharmacist since 2001 (BS Pharm, Chem Minor). Her experience includes hospital, retail, compounding, and behavioral health. She is also an author, voice actor (medical narrator and audiobook narrator), podcast host, and consultant (audio production and podcasting).

Other episodes in this series

The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast Episode 364, Pronunciation Series Episode 71 (Dupixent)

The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast Episode 362, Pronunciation Series Episode 70 (Corlanor)

The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast Episode 360, Pronunciation Series Episode 69 (Kisunla)

The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast Episode 358, Pronunciation Series Episode 68 (Journavx)

The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast Episode 356, Pronunciation Series Episode 67 (Zanaflex)

The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast Episode 352, Pronunciation Series Episode 66 (Yescarta)

The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast Episode 350, Pronunciation Series Episode 65 (Xarelto)

The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast Episode 349, Pronunciation Series Episode 64 (acetaminophen)

The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast Episode 348, Pronunciation Series Episode 63 (Welchol/colesevelam)

The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast Episode 346, Pronunciation Series Episode 62 (valacyclovir)

The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast Episode 343, Pronunciation Series Episode 61 (ubrogepant)

The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast Episode 341, Pronunciation Series Episode 60 (topiramate)

The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast Episode 339, Pronunciation Series Episode 59 (Suboxone)

The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast Episode 337, Pronunciation Series Episode 58 (rosuvastatin)

The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast Episode 335, Pronunciation Series Episode 57 (QVAR)

The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast Episode 333, Pronunciation Series Episode 56 (pantoprazole)

The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast Episode 330, Pronunciation Series Episode 55 (oxcarbazepine)

The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast Episode 328, Pronunciation Series Episode 54 (nalmefene)

The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast Episode 326, Pronunciation Series Episode 53 (Myrbetriq)

The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast Episode 324, Pronunciation Series Episode 52 (liraglutide)

The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast Episode 322, Pronunciation Series Episode 51 (ketamine)

The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast Episode 320, Pronunciation Series Episode 50 (Jantoven)

The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast Episode 318, Pronunciation Series Episode 49 (ipratropium)

The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast Episode 316, Pronunciation Series Episode 48 (hyoscyamine)

The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast Episode 313, Pronunciation Series Episode 47 (guaifenesin)

The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast Episode 311, Pronunciation Series Episode 46 (fluticasone)

The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast Episode 309, Pronunciation Series Episode 45 (empagliflozin)

The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast Episode 307, Pronunciation Series Episode 44 (dapagliflozin)

The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast Episode 304, Pronunciation Series Episode 43 (cetirizine)

The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast Episode 302, Pronunciation Series Episode 42 (buspirone)

The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast Episode 301, Pronunciation Series Episode 41 (azithromycin)

The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast Episode 298, Pronunciation Series Episode 40 (umeclidinium)

The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast Episode 296, Pronunciation Series Episode 39 (Januvia)

The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast Episode 294, Pronunciation Series Episode 38 (Yasmin)

The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast Episode 292, Pronunciation Series Episode 37 (Xanax, alprazolam)

The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast Episode 290, Pronunciation Series Episode 36 (quetiapine)

The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast Episode 287, pronunciation series ep 35 (bupropion)

The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast Episode 285, pronunciation series ep 34 (fentanyl)

The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast Ep 281, Pronunciation Series Ep 33 levothyroxine (Synthroid)

The Pharmacist's Voice ® Podcast Ep 278, Pronunciation Series Ep 32 ondansetron (Zofran)

The Pharmacist's Voice ® Podcast Episode 276, pronunciation series episode 31 (tocilizumab-aazg)

The Pharmacist's Voice ® Podcast Episode 274, pronunciation series episode 30 (citalopram and escitalopram)

The Pharmacist's Voice ® Podcast Episode 272, pronunciation series episode 29 (losartan)

The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast Episode 269, pronunciation series episode 28 (tirzepatide)

The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast Episode 267, pronunciation series episode 27 (atorvastatin)

The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast Episode 265, pronunciation series episode 26 (omeprazole)

The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast Episode 263, pronunciation series episode 25 (PDE-5 inhibitors)

The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast Episode 259, pronunciation series episode 24 (ketorolac)

The Pharmacist's Voice ® Podcast episode 254, pronunciation series episode 23 (Paxlovid)

The Pharmacist's Voice ® Podcast episode 250, pronunciation series episode 22 (metformin/Glucophage)

The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast ® episode 245, pronunciation series episode 21 (naltrexone/Vivitrol)

The Pharmacist's Voice ® Podcast episode 240, pronunciation series episode 20 (levalbuterol)

The Pharmacist's Voice ® Podcast episode 236, pronunciation series episode 19 (phentermine)

The Pharmacist's Voice ® Podcast episode 228, pronunciation series episode 18 (ezetimibe)

The Pharmacist's Voice ® Podcast episode 219, pronunciation series episode 17 (semaglutide)

The Pharmacist's Voice ® Podcast episode 215, pronunciation series episode 16 (mifepristone and misoprostol)

The Pharmacist's Voice ® Podcast episode 211, pronunciation series episode 15 (Humira®)

The Pharmacist's Voice ® Podcast episode 202, pronunciation series episode 14 (SMZ-TMP)

The Pharmacist's Voice ® Podcast episode 198, pronunciation series episode 13 (carisoprodol)

The Pharmacist's Voice ® Podcast episode 194, pronunciation series episode 12 (tianeptine)

The Pharmacist's Voice ® Podcast episode 188, pronunciation series episode 11 (insulin icodec)

The Pharmacist's Voice ® Podcast episode 184, pronunciation series episode 10 (phenytoin and isotretinoin)

The Pharmacist's Voice ® Podcast episode 180, pronunciation series episode 9 Apretude® (cabotegravir)

The Pharmacist's Voice ® Podcast episode 177, pronunciation series episode 8 (metoprolol)

The Pharmacist's Voice ® Podcast episode 164, pronunciation series episode 7 (levetiracetam)

The Pharmacist's Voice ® Podcast episode 159, pronunciation series episode 6 (talimogene laherparepvec or T-VEC)

The Pharmacist's Voice ® Podcast episode 155, pronunciation series episode 5 Trulicity® (dulaglutide)

The Pharmacist's Voice ® Podcast episode 148, pronunciation series episode 4 Besponsa® (inotuzumab ozogamicin)

The Pharmacist's Voice ® Podcast episode 142, pronunciation series episode 3 Zolmitriptan and Zokinvy

The Pharmacist's Voice ® Podcast episode 138, pronunciation series episode 2 Molnupiravir and Taltz

The Pharmacist's Voice ® Podcast episode 134, pronunciation series episode 1 Eszopiclone and Qulipta

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This is my annual Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month episode. This year, I'm joined by returning guest Dr. Brittany Hoffmann-Eubanks. She was on the show in December 2021 to talk about Medical Writing (Episode 127 https://bit.ly/4cIVeBt).

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Disclaimer: Brittany is joining us today as a pharmacist, a mom, and an advocate for her autistic child. The perspectives and experiences she shares are her own and do not represent her employer or any organization she's affiliated with.

In this episode, we're discussing neuroaffirming care, "dispensing" practical tips to help you better serve patients on the autism spectrum, and providing context to help you understand the broader ecosystem that patients on the spectrum and their caregivers navigate every day. Once you hear about neuroaffirming care, it just might change the way you approach all neurodiverse patients and possibly improve your relationships with them, too.

At the very end of this episode, I give an update about my son Kraig, who is now 23 and has autism.

Take-aways from this episode

• If you've met one person with autism, you've met one person with autism. Every person with autism is different.
• Curiosity is a clinical skill. When you're curious, you get the information you need to have positive patient interactions.
• Presume competence, but verify understanding. Use tools like the teach-back method, especially when a caregiver is involved.
• Meet patients where they are. Tailor your patient counseling to meet your patient's needs. That might mean slowing down your rate of speech during patient counseling, adjusting your communication style, including a parent or caregiver in the conversation, or being mindful of sensory needs like noise, light, taste, texture, or smell.
• Social stories are a useful tool. Use pictures paired with statements to help patients on the spectrum learn about a shot or a medication before they experience it.
• Language matters. People with autism are "people first." Don't objectify or dehumanize them with language - intentionally or accidentally.
• Pharmacists are consistent touch points in our fragmented US healthcare system. We may see neurodiverse patients more often than their primary care or other providers see them. You are a constant in someone's life. Think ability first. Think about what you are able to do as that constant in your patient's life. The next time you interact with a patient who is neurodiverse, try doing just one thing differently. Wait a little longer for your patient to respond, ask one more question, use their name, etc. Those small moments may even save you time later. They build trust, prevent confusion, reduce callbacks, and help patients get it right the first time.

These calls to action will make your care more effective, not add additional burdens.

If this episode resonated with you, I'd love to hear from you. Send me a message through social media or the contact form on my website, thepharmacistsvoice.com. Tell me what you learned or how you've applied it in your practice.

If you know a fellow pharmacy professional who needs to hear this episode, please share it with them. Thank you for listening!

Links from this episode

• Brittany Hoffman-Eubanks on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittany-hoffmann-eubanks/
• Brittany on Episode 127 of The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast https://bit.ly/4cIVeBt
• Autism Society of America https://autismsociety.org/
• American Pharmacists Association (APhA) https://www.pharmacist.com/
• Ohio Pharmacists Association (OPA) https://www.ohiopharmacists.org
• The Perrysburg Podcast Episode (Kaizen Educational Group: Helping Children with Learning Differences in Perrysburg) https://www.perrysburgpodcast.com/141

Previous episodes about autism awareness and acceptance

• The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast Episode 332 - Social Stories for Patients: Getting a Shot (May 2025) https://bit.ly/4dDc6JM
• The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast Episode 327 - 2025 Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month Episode - Transition to Adult Services https://bit.ly/3GCzqLc
• The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast Episode 273 - 10 lessons I learned from raising a child with autism (2024) https://bit.ly/4aOky6o
• The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast Episode 213 - 2023 How is autism connected to The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast? https://bit.ly/3Ai0EAv
• The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast Episode 147 - 2022 Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month Solo Episode (pictures on the website) https://bit.ly/3LHcA2E
• The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast Episode 146 - 2022: Interview with Dr. Christina Madison, PharmD, FCCP, AAHIVP about Autism Awareness and Acceptance https://bit.ly/3L8Znzt

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Thank you for listening to episode 369 of The Pharmacist's Voice ® Podcast. If you know someone who would like this episode, please share it with them!

This is my annual poison prevention episode. The topic this year is The risks and benefits of using medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) from a Poison Prevention Educator's Point of View. My guests are Angel Bivens, RPh and Dr. Wendy Stephan. This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare professional for medical guidance specific to your situation.

Angel Bivens, RPh is the Managing Director at the Maryland Poison Center in Baltimore, Maryland.

Wendy Stephan, PhD is the Educator and Epidemiologist at the Poison Control Center in Miami, Florida. She is also on the Board of Directors of America's Poison Centers, which is the organization that supports all 53 Poison Centers in the United States.

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Links and info from this episode

• Poison Help Line Number 1-800-222-1222
• America's Poison Centers https://poisoncenters.org/
• National Poison Prevention Week is March 15-21, 2026. Use the partner toolkit on https://piper.filecamp.com/s/i/OOt8k1JlBFCc08KH
• Florida Poison Control www.floridapoisoncontrol.org
• LinkedIn for Wendy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendy-s-315b70178/
• Email Wendy [email protected]
• X (Twitter): @floridapoison https://x.com/FloridaPoison
• Instagram @floridapoisoncontrol https://www.instagram.com/floridapoisoncontrol/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FloridasPCC/
• Angel Bivens, RPh on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelbivens/
• Maryland Poison Center: https://www.mdpoison.com/
• To find your local poison center: https://poisoncenters.org/
• Poison Prevention Press: https://www.mdpoison.com/families/pppress.html (One-page, plain language e-newsletter published every other month on varying topics; all current and previous issues available
• Poison Prevention Press sign up: http://bit.ly/MPCSignUp)
• eAntidote Blog: blog.mdpoison.com
• Facebook: MarylandPoisonCenter https://www.facebook.com/MarylandPoisonCenter
• X (Twitter): @MDPoisonCtr https://x.com/MDPoisonCtr
• X (Twitter): @MPCToxtidbits https://x.com/MPCToxtidbits
• Instagram: @MDPoisonCenter https://www.instagram.com/mdpoisoncenter/
• YouTube: Maryland Poison Center https://www.youtube.com/@marylandpoisoncenter/videos
• Resources with clinical information for pharmacists: ToxTidbits: http://bit.ly/ToxTidbits (One-page clinical e-newsletter published monthly on various toxicologic topics; all current and previous issues available ToxTidbits sign up: http://bit.ly/TTBSignUp)

Other Poison Prevention Episodes

• The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast Episode 27 featuring Dr. Wendy Stephan (July 2020)
• The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast Episode 87 featuring Angel Bivens (March 2021)
• The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast Episode 141 featuring Angel Bivens (March 2022)
• The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast Episodes 203, 204, 205, 206, and 207 (March 2023)
• The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast Episode 268 featuring Wendy and Angel (March 2024)
• The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast Episode 321 featuring Wendy and Angel (March 2025)

Take-away messages from Episode 368 in March 2026:

1. Overdose deaths declined between 2023 and 2024.
2. More than 23 million people are in recovery or have recovered from SUD.
3. Stigma associated with recovery needs to decline as the number of people in recovery increases.
4. Recovery is possible, and it's probable.
5. Poison Prevention Educators talk to students and communities about substance abuse prevention.
6. Opioid use disorder has many possible entry points, including using pain killers from surgery or dental work, experimentation, and accidental use.
7. Pharmacists have the opportunity to counsel on proper use and storage of MOUD.
8. Counsel to take oral doses in private, so vulnerable individuals cannot see. Vulnerable individuals, like children or DD adults want to imitate the behavior of others.
9. Avoid medication errors. Remove distractions while taking or giving medications, and read the label every time. Keep a personal MAR, if needed, to remember if a dose has been taken.
10. If a medication error happens, get help (Poison Help or 9-1-1), forgive yourself, and continue your road to recovery.
11. Narcan is import for anyone in recovery from opioid addiction to have. But, a person experiencing an OD will be unable to give themselves Narcan. Make sure your patients educate the people around them about what Narcan is, when to use it, and how to administer it.
12. As a general rule, counsel on calling 9-1-1 after giving a dose of Narcan. It can wear off.
13. Pharmacists should counsel on risks of keeping MOUD in the home: accidental use by a curious, opioid-naive child, confusion with other meds, accidental second dose, etc.
14. Call Poison Help right away with exposure concerns, but skip right to 9-1-1 if the person is not breathing, unconscious, or having a seizure.
15. Poison Center Staff are experts in poison information. They help healthcare professionals and the general public with questions. If you call, you're in good hands.
16. Adults of all ages may be in recovery. It's not just a health condition for young people.
17. Get Poison Help Line magnets for your pharmacy, and share them with your patients. If you need some magnets, call 1-800-222-1222.
18. March is Poison Prevention Month in the United States. National Poison Prevention Week in the US is March 15-21, 2026, and the theme is, "When the unexpected happens, Poison Help is here for you." There is a partner toolkit with images and talking points on https://piper.filecamp.com/s/i/OOt8k1JlBFCc08KH
19. A complete health history is important. Ask about recovery. Include "in recovery from opioid addiction" as a health condition at the pharmacy and with medical providers.
20. Advise patients to inscribe, "Do not give opioids" on medic alert jewelry. Similar advice, advise patient to include "do not give opioids" in the "health app" on their smartphone in case of emergency.
21. Pharmacists (this is a tough one). If you see something, say something. Protect your patient's recovery. If something on your prescription monitoring program suggests that your patient is in recovery, but they are trying to fill prescriptions for opioids, protect their recovery. Maybe a well-meaning dentist, doctor, or surgeon wrote a prescription and didn't know the whole story. Or, maybe your patient wants to relapse. If you see something, say something, even if it feels awkward. Prevent relapses and maybe overdoses with patients who have a lower tolerance for opioids.
22. Be skeptical of natural products and supplements that have been promised to help with opioid withdrawal.
23. Terminology matters. Know your audience, and reflect their preferred language back to them. Avoid terms that are stigmatizing, like "junkie." When in doubt, ask the person you're speaking with how they prefer to call themselves.

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This is the 14th episode in my Pharmacist Podcasters Series. My guests and I talk about podcasting to inspire you to start your own podcast, be a podcast guest, or use your voice in general. If you're interested in podcasting, pod-guesting or public speaking, you need to listen to this episode. My guest today is Emlah Tubuo, PharmD, host of the Intentional Living with Emlah Podcast.

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Listen to Intentional Living with Emlah Podcast

• Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/intentional-living-with-emlah/id1838533266
• Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/5JZn28P3tNKKmyAYiyYQCi?si=87350eb3f6e94c07
• YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@dr.emlahtubuo

Episodes of Intentional Living with Emlah Podcast mentioned (Apple Podcasts Links)

• Deep dive on the four pillars https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/intentional-living-with-emlah/id1838533266?i=1000728197791
• The vitamin D solo episode https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/intentional-living-with-emlah/id1838533266?i=1000748002321
• Interview with Ronnie (Pharmacist) about Powell Pharmacy services and team culture https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/intentional-living-with-emlah/id1838533266?i=1000730786703
• Christmas/holiday episode with music teacher friend Katie Silcott (December 24, 2025 with singing and joy) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/intentional-living-with-emlah/id1838533266?i=1000742579242

Background information for Emlah Tubuo, PharmD (February 2026)

Dr. Emlah Tubuo is the host of the Intentional Living with Emlah Podcast, keynote speaker, Key Opinion Leader for Fullscript, and integrative pharmacist. She owns Powell Pharmacy, an Integrative Pharmacy in Powell, Ohio as well as Emlah Naturals, a third-party-tested dietary supplement line. Her focus on whole-person health emphasizes her pharmacy practice philosophy of "There is more to health than prescriptions". Her work is based on the pillars of Intentional Living: Nutrition, Movement, Inner Alignment, and Positive Social Connections.

Lessons learned about Emlah or podcasting in this episode:

• We first met at the Ohio Pharmacists Association Annual Meeting in 2022.
• Her path from college graduate to independent pharmacy owner took her from Cameroon to Powell, OH (Columbus, Ohio area)
• Emlah started her podcast in 2025. She hesitated because she didn't think she was ready.
• Friends and family encouraged Emlah to start her podcast. Tim Ulbrich, PharmD was mentioned.
• Say "yes" to opportunities even when you don't feel fully prepared.
• Emlah's philosophy of Intentional Living & Integrative Pharmacy is carried out throughout her episodes.
• She used a table analogy to talk a out the Four Pillars of Intentional Living (surface = intentional living; 4 legs = pillars)
• Modern medicine + lifestyle + supplements can coexist; we don't have to live in extremes.
• Use nutrition to support medications
• Movement can be simple and accessible, like walking 30 minutes daily.
• Inner Alignment includes meditation, prayer, journaling, walking in nature, laughter, dancing, and more.
• Positive Social Connections prevent loneliness and promote longevity and fulfillment. Be intentional with whom you spend your time.
• Vitamin D is important. Know your Vitamin D level, and aim for an optimal level.
• Powell Pharmacy "does healthcare differently." For example, Comprehensive Health Reviews.
• Powell Pharmacy staff do > 100 squats/day!
• Emlah's podcast reaches an international audience. She enjoys learning about her audience.
• She publishes solo and interview shows. Episodes are around 30 min or less.
• Emlah's approach to overcoming tech intimidation with podcasting included delegating tasks.
• Every podcast episode includes an "intentional initiative."
• Emlah offers Professional Development Resources for Pharmacists. To learn more, visit https://www.dremlahtubuo.com/
• Advice for aspiring podcasters: be a guest first, listen to good podcasts, learn from podcast hosts, don't wait for everything to be perfect
• Scheduling guests can be a challenge
• Apply Emlah's "Do, Delegate, Delete" strategy with intention.
• Batching episodes prevents burnout and inconsistency.
• It's okay if the podcast also serves you (you get something out of podcasting)
• Share what's in your head as a pharmacist podcaster.
• Build a tribe—personally and professionally.

Subscribe to Emlah's newsletter https://intentional-living-newsletter.kit.com/profile/posts

Check out these two issues of Emlah's previous newsletters:

1. Discover Journeys: A New Way to Understand and Empower Health https://intentional-living-newsletter.kit.com/posts/discover-journeys-a-new-way-to-understand-and-empower-your-health
2. So Much Growth to Share https://intentional-living-newsletter.kit.com/posts/so-much-growth-to-share-catch-up-on-our-latest-updates

Links from this episode

• Dr. Emlah Tubuo's Business Website https://www.dremlahtubuo.com/
• Dr. Emlah Tubuo on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/emlahtubuo/
• Dr. Emlah on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dr.emlahtubuo/
• Powell Pharmacy on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/powellpharmacyoh
• Dr. Emlah on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@dr.emlahtubuo
• Education on Emlah's website: Pharmacist Fullscript Account Setup
• Education on Emlah's website: Lunch and learn supplement knowledge
• Education on Emlah's website: Discuss Dietary Supplements with confidence
• Learn about Journeys Lab Testing for Pharmacists
• Connect with Emlah (via her website)
• Listen to my 1st interview with Dr. Emlah Tubuo (April 2022) https://bit.ly/4kRxcrz
• Read Kim's book - Pharmacist Podcaster: A Podcast Planning Guide for Pharmacy Professionals

Pharmacist Podcasters Series

• Part 1 with Ola Latala, PharmD (The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast Episode 248)
• Part 2 with Deeb Eid, PharmD (The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast Episode 253)
• Part 3 with Justin Cole, PharmD (The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast Episode 257)
• Part 4 with Christina Fontana, PharmD The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast Episode 262
• Part 5 with Tony Dao, PharmD The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast Episode 266
• Part 6 with Dr. H (Hussam Hamoush, PharmD) The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast Episode 275
• Part 7 with Julie Doan, PharmD The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast Episode 297
• Part 8 with Tim Ulbrich, PharmD The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast Episode 306
• Part 9 with Zain Syed, PharmD The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast Episode 310
• Part 10 with Rachel Gainsbrugh, PharmD The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast Episode 323
• Part 11 with Danielle Plummer, PharmD The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast Episode 329
• Part 12 with Cory Jenks, PharmD The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast Episode 334
• Part 13 with Brooke Griffin, PharmD The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast Episode 357
• Part 14 with Emlah Tubuo, PharmD (today!)

If you need help starting your podcast, I can help. I coach students one-on-one, sell a self-paced online course, and sell a book about podcast planning. Get my book in print, eBook, or audiobook on amazon.com. You can also listen to the episodes about podcasting in my back catalog on thepharmacistsvoice.com/podcast.

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I'm celebrating 6 years in podcasting today! 🎉 This episode has 5 parts: gratitude, history, lessons learned, stats, and what's next. As a bonus, I share 7 songs + 1 movie that inspired me when I planned my outline for this episode.

This is my last weekly episode in 2026. Monthly episodes start in February. I'm adjusting the show to fit my life. Listen to the second half of the episode for details.

"Life is What Happens to you when you're making other plans." - John Lennon

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2026 Production Schedule

• 6-year podcast anniversary episode (January 23, 2026)
• February - Pharmacist Podcasters Series
• March - Annual Poison Prevention Episode
• April - Annual Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month Episode with a special co-host.
• May - Drug Pronunciation Series
• June - Pharmacist Authors Series
• July - Summer Update
• August - Author-Read Audiobooks with special guest Laura English
• September - Drug Names. Either an interview with a branding company or another pronunciation series episode. TBA
• October is American Pharmacists Month. The topic is mobile health clinics. My colleague and fellow Ohio Pharmacist Vance Brown, RPh will be featured in the episode.
• November will either be a Men's Health Episode or an interview with a Veteran Pharmacist
• December - pharmacist-led smoking cessation programs featuring Zak Fettman, PharmD from Davies Pharmacy in Canton, Ohio

Songs and movie mentioned in this episode

• Let It Go - Demi Levato version
• Stronger by Kelly Clarkson
• Fight Song by Rachel Platten
• Patience by Guns and Roses
• The Sound of Silence by Disturbed version
• My Way by Frank Sinatra
• Turn the Page by Bob Seger
• Mr. Holland's Opus (1995 film)

Other podcast anniversary episodes (YouTube links)

Year 5 (2025) https://bit.ly/3NuVdrT

Year 4 (2024) https://bit.ly/49yNiT1

Year 3 (2023) https://bit.ly/4sQrSrR

Year 2 (2022) https://bit.ly/4kbBSs9

Year 1 (2021) https://bit.ly/4sQrE3Z

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This is a follow up to episode 354 of The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast, which I published during the World Series in October 2025. The title of that episode was Moneyball for Pharmacists: Winning with Agile Teams, Not Bigger Budgets. In that episode, I said I'd like to follow up with 10 pharmacists for about 5 minutes each to ask what they consider a base hit in the pharmacy profession.

Well…I was close! Today, you'll hear from 8 pharmacists and one non-pharmacist. The line-up is below. THANK YOU to everyone who participated in this episode! I asked all the participants the same question: "We all know that the base hits of yesteryear were: selling prescriptions and front end merchandise, giving flu shots, doing MTM, etc. From your point of view, what's a base hit for the pharmacy profession in 2026?"

1. Dr. Cory Jenks https://www.linkedin.com/in/cory-jenks-3ba17314/
2. Dr. Blair Thielemier https://www.linkedin.com/in/btpharmacyconsulting/
3. RDML Dr. Pam Schweitzer https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamela-schweitzer-50638b16/
4. Greg McKettrick, RPh https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-mckettrick-a21404163/
5. Jim Danahy https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimdanahy/
6. Dr. Kimber Boothe https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberboothe/
7. Dr. Lisa Faast https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-lisa-faast-pharmd-the-pharmacy-badass-b03a60318/
8. Dr. Erin Albert https://www.linkedin.com/in/erinalbert/
9. And Dr. Zain Syed https://www.linkedin.com/in/zainmsyed/

Other links from this episode

• 2026 Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company - Team Cuban Card & Cost Plus Drugs Affiliate Pharmacy Network - Request for More Information Form https://forms.gle/zXCDp1Zd9xq5war39
• Cost Plus Drugs Marketplace: https://business.costplusdrugs.com/
• Practical Guide to Peptides for Pharmacists by Dr. Lisa Faast, PharmD
• Equip Dashboard: https://www.pharmacyquality.com

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