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Rated Rx

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Welcome to Rated Rx Podcast, a show about healthcare, pharmacy, and patient safety told the way it actually feels in real life. Hosts and pharmacists Robbie Abasi, PharmD, Xavier Hill, PharmD, and Sam Llona, PharmD...

Episodes

Iran War: Why The Hormuz Crisis Threatens Your Medications

Episode #52

Global supply chain disruptions thousands of miles away can be the reason your local hospital runs out of anesthesia or why your life-saving prescriptions suddenly triple in price. We’re pulling back the curtain on...
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This Study Says Soda BOOSTS Testosterone

Episode #51

Soda boosting testosterone sounds like the perfect "have your cake and eat it too" health hack, but is there any actual science behind the viral headlines? We’re breaking down the mouse study that set the internet on...
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How Big Pharma Legally Robs You

Episode #50

Big Pharma isn’t just making medicine; they’re building legal fortresses to keep prices high while patients are forced to choose between life-saving drugs and their rent. We’re pulling back the curtain on the "legal...
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When Fish Oil Actually Works

Episode #49

Fish oil is in nearly every medicine cabinet in America, but for most people, that daily capsule isn't doing what the marketing promised. We’re breaking down why your standard supplement might be a waste of money and...
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The Number 1 Dosing Mistake That Can Kill Your Pet

Episode #48

Pet medication safety starts with one simple question: what does the veterinary prescription label actually mean? This episode breaks down the SID vs BID mix up, one of the easiest ways for a once daily dose to...
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The TRUTH About Trump Rx

Episode #47

TrumpRx, TrumpRx.gov, and prescription drug prices are all over the news and group chats right now and for good reason. In this episode, Robbie and Sam (both pharmacists) test the hype around TrumpRx.gov after its...
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The Retatrutide Problem

Episode #46

Retatrutide is one of the most promising weight loss drugs in development, and it is already being used by people outside of clinical trials. In this episode of the Rated Rx Podcast, pharmacists break down why...
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ADHD In Boys Vs Girls

Episode #45

ADHD does not look the same in boys and girls, and that difference causes many girls to be missed, misdiagnosed, or diagnosed years later 🧠⚠️. In this episode of the Rated Rx Podcast, pharmacists break down how ADHD...
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I Make Drugs Not Approved By The FDA

Episode #44

What happens when your doctor prescribes a medication that does not exist? Not backordered. Not insurance denied. It simply is not made anywhere. In this episode of Rated Rx Podcast, pharmacists break down compounding...
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Which Medications Are For LIFE?

Episode #43

Do you really need to take your medications forever, or are some meant to be stopped? In this episode of the Rated Rx Podcast, pharmacists break down one of the most commonly searched health questions online: how long...
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5 Places You Should NEVER Store Your Meds

Episode #42

You take your medications every day trusting they keep you healthy, but where you store your pills can quietly make them less effective or even dangerous 💊⚠️. In this episode of the Rated Rx Podcast, pharmacists kick...
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The Three Biggest Healthcare News of 2025

Episode #41

In this episode of the Rated Rx Podcast, pharmacists break down the biggest healthcare news of 2025 and what it actually means for patients and clinicians 👀💊. You hear real pharmacist perspectives on artificial...
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