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To paraphrase Paracelsus, all drugs are poisons, the benefit depends on the dosage. Medications not properly taken can become dangerous to health which is why the right information about your medicati... more
FAQs about The Global Health Pharmacist Podcast:How many episodes does The Global Health Pharmacist Podcast have?The podcast currently has 132 episodes available.
May 17, 2024Mental Health and DisabilityPeople with disabilities form a significant part of the society but they are often ignored or overlooked and when they are noticed, they tend to be discriminated against and stigmatized, this could however impact their mental health negatively. This episode talks about how to treat this group of people better in the society and putting an end to stigmatization against them....more15minPlay
May 14, 2024Drug Use In PaediatricsChildhood is a sensitive period in an individual's life in which a lot of neurologic and physical developments occur. Drug use in children should be done with care in order to avoid unwanted effects and get the maximum benefits from their medications. This episode enlightens on the science behind medication use in children and those drugs contraindicated in these categories of people....more19minPlay
May 10, 2024Drug Expiry Dates: What You Should KnowOne of the first information any buyer of any product does and should look out for on the label is the expiry date especially for medications. Although, there is limited knowledge on the significance of this date and a lot of misconceptions as well. This episode enlightens on what expiry dates are and how they should be interpreted....more13minPlay
May 06, 2024Drug Use In PregnancyPregnancy is a delicate condition in which medications should not be used indiscriminately because of potential risk to the developing to fetal and maternal health. This episode aims to enlighten listeners about appropriate drug use in pregnancy to ensure that pregnancy is carried successfully to term....more28minPlay
May 03, 2024To The Caregivers.....Sickness, especially chronic illnesses, can take a toll not only on the patient but also the caregivers or carers. Caregivers are often overlooked when it comes to healthcare because all the focus is usually on the patient. But a caregiver might easily become a patient if care is not taken. This episode focuses on the caregivers and maintaining their health even while caring for their sick loved one(s)....more13minPlay
April 29, 2024Proper Medicines StorageProper storage of medicines is very important to ensure the maintenance of quality and efficacy of medications. Many people do not pay attention to this and have experienced therapeutic failure while blaming it on other factors. Apart from this, improper medicines storage also has other consequences. This episode explains the proper storage conditions for various medicines dosage forms....more24minPlay
April 26, 2024Malaria Research and All That ft Pelumi AfolabiThe theme for this year's World Malaria Day is: 'Accelerating the fight against malaria for a more equitable world'. On this TGIF episode, I interview/gist with my friend and malaria research partner, Oluwapelumi Afolabi on lessons learnt from our times in the lab, malaria vaccination and how they apply to creating awareness for Malaria prevention and control in commemoration of World Malaria Day....more18minPlay
April 22, 2024Timing of Medications (Chronotherapeutics)There's time for everything, and medications are not an exception. The timing of medications actually matter in order for them to be effective. This science called Chronotherapeutics is explained in this episode with examples of medications and their perfect timing....more16minPlay
April 19, 2024Poisons and AntidotesPoisoning may be accidental or deliberate but preventing the outcome of exposure to poison is very important which is why the knowledge of poisons and their antidotes is very important for everyone especially people with little children. This episode talks in detail about this....more24minPlay
April 15, 2024Eating Your Medications?๐Some people cannot swallow medications to save their lives literally. This episodes is about the proper way to take medications especially the oral dosage forms(tablets and capsules) and alternatives to swallowing for those that are averse to it as well as tips to help in swallowing for those that are open to it....more24minPlay
FAQs about The Global Health Pharmacist Podcast:How many episodes does The Global Health Pharmacist Podcast have?The podcast currently has 132 episodes available.