This week on the Rated Rx Podcast, pharmacists Robbie Abasi, Sam Lona, and Xavier Hill start off light with a “drug-candy blind draft,” matching everyday medications to favorite sweets to explain why some therapies pair better with certain patient personalities. From there, Xavier rewinds to 1240 AD and Emperor Frederick II’s decree that split doctors from apothecaries—an early decision that still shapes pharmacy practice.
The tone shifts to burnout and safety on the bench. Robbie leans on a high-energy commute playlist, while Sam finds focus in five quiet minutes of coffee. Together they break down how small, consistent rituals can keep errors low and morale high.
A viral Reddit post about a patient insisting on same-day delivery of a Snickers bar opens a wider look at professional boundaries: the practical limits of meds-to-beds programs, questionable veterinary-clinic kickbacks, and a July 4th dispute over who really controls holiday hours. Throughout, the hosts offer clear strategies for communicating with older patients, avoiding PBM traps, and setting expectations that protect both staff and patients.
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