In part one of this two-part episode of The Pharmacists Are In, Dr. John Papastergiou and Ajit Johal welcome two special guests: Canadian actor and community builder Shamier Anderson, and health tech innovator Matthew Mazzuca. Together, they discuss their journeys from Hollywood and from engineering to healthcare entrepreneurship. The conversation explores resilience in the face of rejection, the importance of thinking big, and how innovation in both the arts and health technology is reshaping the future of wellness.

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From Hollywood to Health Tech: Lessons in Resilience and Innovation

In this episode of The Pharmacists Are In, Dr. John Papastergiou and Ajit Johal explore the evolving role of pharmacists in addressing Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) through vaccination and education. Drawing on Ajit’s presentation at the FIP Congress and John’s community-based practice insights, they discuss global and Canadian trends, new vaccination options, and how pharmacists can lead in awareness, testing, and immunization. Tune in to hear practical strategies for incorporating RSV vaccination into busy pharmacy workflows and improving patient outcomes across age groups.

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We are grateful to Pfizer Canada (www.pfizer.ca) for their financial support of this educational program to help enhance the knowledge and education of pharmacists.

RSV Vaccination and the Expanding Role of Pharmacists

John, joined by guest host, fellow pharmacist and Certified Diabetes Educator, Bryan Gray, discuss how pharmacists can develop an active role in diabetes management in the face of a growing diabetes epidemic in Canada. They explain how to maximize the use of latest diabetes technologies in your practice, implement point of care testing and strategies to connect with your patient community to improve their health outcomes.  
	
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Diabetes Screening, Monitoring and Management

John, joined by guest host, consultant pharmacist in cardiovascular disease and the chair of iPACT, Sotiris Antoniou, discuss the evolution of pharmacy practice scope in the UK and how it compares to the pharmacy landscape in Canada. Listen in as they touch on pharmacists’ role in optimizing anticoagulation management, ensuring adherence, correct dosing and changes in anticoagulation therapy recommendations. Sotiris also offers his insight and expertise in atrial fibrillation screening. Tune in to a conversation on the cutting edge of cardiovascular pharmacy practice.

This podcast is brought to you by iPACT, the International Pharmacists for Anticoagulation Taskforce. Visit  www.ipact.org for more information.

Anticoagulation, Adherence and Dosing and iPACT'S Role in AFib Screening

In this episode of The Pharmacists Are In, John talks with guest Debbie Rigby, who was recently nominated as one of the 12 agenda-setters in the Australian pharmacy sector. Debbie is an experienced hospital pharmacist with over 20 years experience in hospital pharmacies and later as a drug information specialist in the hospital environment. Listen in as they discuss the place of Australian pharmacy as one of the world leaders in expanded scope, and how Australian pharmacists are taking on new and exciting responsibilities from immunizations to medication reviews.

This podcast is brought to you by iPACT, the International Pharmacists for Anticoagulation Taskforce. Visit www.ipact.org for more information.

Pharmacy Practices in Australia

In this episode of The Pharmacists Are In, John talks with Filipa Costa, an experienced community pharmacist and researcher who now acts as advisor for the Pharmaceutical Society in Portugal, about the development of pharmacists’ advanced scope of practice in Portugal and strategies to involve community pharmacists in new roles within their practice. Listen in as they discuss Canadian and Portuguese pharmacist efforts in research and the “Know Your Pulse” campaign for atrial fibrillation detection.

This podcast is brought to you by iPACT, the International Pharmacists for Anticoagulation Taskforce. Visit www.ipact.org for more information.

Research in Community and Portuguese Pharmacy Practice

In this episode of The Pharmacists Are In, John talks with Hazem Elewa, an experience pharmacist currently running an anticoagulation clinic in the hospital setting in Qatar. John and Hazem talk about the state of both community and clinical pharmacy practice, and the campaign for a greater scope of practice in Qatar. Listen in as they also discuss how pharmacogenetic clinics are implemented in Qatar and the future of pharmacist-run pharmacogenetic testing. 

This podcast is brought to you by iPACT, the International Pharmacists for Anticoagulation Taskforce. Visit www.ipact.org for more information.

Pharmacogenetic Testing Practices in Qatar

In this episode of The Pharmacists Are In, John talks with Dale Griffiths, past president of the Pharmaceutical Society of New Zealand. With over 40 years of experience, Dale is currently involved in the pharmacy schools at the universities of Otago and Auckland. Listen in as John and Dale talk about pharmacy scope expansion in New Zealand, the political debate surrounding drug reform and the shifting global medical landscape.  

This podcast is brought to you by iPACT, the International Pharmacists for Anticoagulation Taskforce. Visit www.ipact.orgfor more information.

New Zealand pharmacy practice and the success of INR testing

In this first of two episodes focused on vaccinations, John is joined by Sherilyn Houle, an expert on pharmacist-provided care in travel health, immunizations and anticoagulation to discuss the important role of pharmacists in educating patients about vaccinations and improving adherence rates of multi-dose vaccines. They also explain specific opportunities to expand professional pharmacy services and revenue through providing travel consults and vaccinations.

This episode is brought to you by OPEN, the Ontario Pharmacy Evidence Network with support from the GSK Independent Medical Education Grant, which helps education experts and healthcare professionals to collaborate and innovate with the ultimate aim of identifying and closing healthcare gaps.

Vaccinations by Pharmacists – Responsibility and Opportunity

The Pharmacists Are In is the Canadian pharmacist's guide to expanding and innovating scope of care within the pharmacy profession. Hosts John Papastergiou and Ajit Johal guide you in revolutionizing your pharmacy practice through discussions on point of care testing and monitoring, counselling strategies and implementing the latest in care best practices.


HOSTS:

John Papastergiou is a frontline community pharmacist owner, assistant professor at the University of Toronto and University of Waterloo school of pharmacies and an internationally recognized author, speaker, researcher and a point of care testing evangelist. John is passionate about developing and positioning community pharmacies to become a hub for monitoring patients for chronic diseases. In 2014, John was named Canadian Pharmacist of the Year and received the Ontario Pharmacist’s Association Mentorship Award. 

Ajit Johal is a practicing community pharmacist, clinical educator, and assistant professor at the UBC Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences in Vancouver, British Columbia. He has achieved advanced certification in Diabetes Care, Psychiatric Pharmacy, and Travel Medicine. He has successfully created a clinical pharmacy model by establishing and growing “niche” pharmacy practices. He provides educational programs and lectures locally, nationally, and globally on the expanded role of pharmacists in primary care. 


Podcasts on this channel are produced by Lampyon Health Communications. For more information, please email info@lampyon.ca .

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