*Yawn* brought my coffee with me this morning and, since the last week of my personal life have been somewhat of a roller coaster, it's a bit shorter episode than usual. I may not have as much energy this time around but lucky for me, I have the ReTell Community and you guys NEVER disappoint. On the show this week, the idea of your DM actually having your back and being supportive (crazy, right??) and an awesome Tech Of The Week that literally goes out of their way for their patient. Finally, we're still getting "tricked" into 3rd doses... could there be legal ramifications? Enjoy, friends!   Want to connect with the show? Need to vent? Let me know what you want to talk about through Twitter and Facebook. Keep fighting friends! -M  Oh and check out how YOU as a pharmacist, intern OR tech can be a true agent for positive change in the lives of our patients with Ultimed's Pen Needle Ultiguard Safe Pack. 

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It's Been A Week, Y'all

What a fun one this week. So much to get to.... yet I feel like this was one of those episodes where staying on track was a challenge lol. I blame vacation brain but hey, either way, we had a great time. This week we jump into a ton: How early you like to get to work on average, the "dark cloud" of vacation, Moderna Booster news (it's commmming!) and the unfortunate event of giving a patient an expired covid vaccine. We end it with a bit of a patient/pharmacy mystery and the basic, yet oh so true statement, that patients often just say/do the STRANGEST things. Enjoy.  To keep this show going, I need you (yes, YOU) to let me know what you want to talk about, discuss, vent, etc - connect with me and the show through Twitter and Facebook. Thank you all so much again for your continued support! Keep fighting.  -M Finally, check out how you can make real, positive change in the lives of your patients with Pen Needle Ultiguard Safepack. 

A CPR Certification Vent, Moderna Boosters, Happy Technician Day!

Welp, it's another one of those early-morning-shorter-episode type of weeks. But you get it, right? We're all SO insanely busy... but I couldn't let that stop us from hanging out. I mean there's just too much to talk about, like: how early you wake up for work, American Pharmacists Month (which I totally knew about btw) and a possible 2022 covid vaccine. Patients often have interesting answers about what they're allergic to and other patients... well, let's be honest, they can be too talkative. The question is, what do you do about it? It's another fun one this week... enjoy, friends!  -M  Don't forget to follow the show on Twitter and like on Facebook to keep up with the latest and greatest of the show (and use these to DM me anything YOU want to talk about ,respond to, etc)  It's always a good time to make real, positive change happen in the lives of our patients. We do it everyday at work, right?. Well, be sure to check out Pen Needle Ultiguard Safe Pack to see how you can make a huge difference in the lives of your diabetic patients! 

It's Pharmacists Month!, Hamburger Helper Allergy, When Pts Keep Talking

I'm so glad I have this show and you guys to vent to, if I'm honest. However, this week, I try my best to keep it positive... but probably fail miserably as usual. Where were you when you received the "magical" email stating you were officially live with booster doses? We also jump into booster dose side effects, the dream of cloning your techs, a covid pill coming soon, and patients arguing with you about what street your pharmacy is on. We end it all with a gameshow: Name That Refill!  It's been a blast as usual with you all. Please continue to connect with me and the show and let me know what you want to talk about: Facebook and Twitter.  Keep fighting friends. -M  Check out how you can be an agent for true, positive change in the lives of your patients with Pen Needle Ultiguard Safe Pack! 

Pfizer Boosters Are Here, Contagious Diabetes?, Name That Refill

Does it feel like each week at work is tougher than the week before? I feel it, too. You're not alone. This week on the show: patients who don't say "thank you", vaccinating children from age 5 to 11, FDA to approve booster doses for larger % of the population, an awesome Tech Of The Week and a hilarious Patient Of The Week (as usual). Finally, sometimes we often feel like patient's don't deserve our help. Let's talk about it... and more.  You guys seriously rock my world, each and every week... with all of your submissions, feedback, etc. Please keep it up through Twitter and Facebook. Keep fighting, my friends.  - M Check out how you can make a true, positive impact in the lives of your patients with Ultimed's Pen Needle Ultiguard Safe Pack! 

More Vaccine Madness, ER Script With No Name, Helping Pts Who May Not "Deserve" It

Alright, so I *may* have been a little triggered this week. Maybe it's just the season/year we're in and all that we're being asked to do. Either way, I wasn't the most positive on this one and, you know what, that's okay. This week I rant about so many things including a new ridiculous OTC product, being the immunocompromised police (if a pt can get a 3rd dose or not) and two dr's with a god complex. We do get a little positive though: It's Fall! and I have a tech that can immunize! All in all, a really fun one you guys... enjoy. Connect with the show (me) through Facebook and Twitter and let me know what YOU want to talk about.  - M  Don't forget to check out how you can make real, positive change in the lives of your patients by choosing Pen Needle Ultiguard Safe Pack!

Caller ID, Immunocompromised Police, Pharmacy Vs Baskin Robbins

Hey friends. Are you STILL completely exhausted? Feeling like there's no end in sight and it's about to get WORSE?? *Sigh* You're not alone, trust me. It's a heavy time right now in our profession, no doubt about it. This week on the show we talk about how this insane season we find ourselves in can really show you if retail is what you truly want to do. Also, I talk WAY too much about fantasy football (I know), ask the question "how do you tend to use your PTO?", and reminisce of the days when we only had to worry about flu shots this time of year. Finally, if your CEO worked a week in your pharmacy, what would happen?  Thank you all so much for continuing to submit your patients of the week, responses, feedback, etc. Keep it up through Facebook and Twitter. No, seriously, I can't do this show without you.  -M Discover how you can make true, lasting, positive change in the lives of your patients with Pen Needle Ultiguard Safe Pack! 

Trial By Fire, Pharmacy-Hours Jealousy, CEO Working In The Pharmacy?

Friends! So glad you joined me for another week of pharmacy goodness. There's a TON to cover this week including: me whining about losing my intern, a wonderful Tech Of The Week, the full FDA approval of the Pfizer vaccine, and my simultaneous disapproval of it's new name Comirnaty. Also, vaccine mandates have been announced for CVS pharmacy employees... what're your thoughts? I get to revisit my biggest annoyance = a dr with a god complex. And, finally, the landscape of pharmacy has shifted to FULL ON SURVIVAL MODE. Are you feeling this? You're not alone.  Thank you all for continuing to support the show! Reach out through Facebook and Twitter to let me know what YOU want to talk about. The ReTell Community is the best, I love you all.  -M Don't forget to check out Ultimed's Pen Needle Ultiguard Safe Pack to see how you can make real positive change for your patients! 

FDA Approves Pfizer!, Vaccine Mandates, All Survival Mode Now

Friends. Comrades. The time draws near. Third doses are already upon us and it seems it will be available to everyone in the next 30 days. Feeling down? Already defeated? No energy left to give? You're not alone. This week, we get into 3rd doses, of course, but also the idea that it's okay to not be okay... and I throw in some self help tips that have helped me through the past year and a half. We also get into some shenanigans around vaccination cards and some hilarious Patients Of The Week. Finally, sometimes you help a patient with something easy, like obtaining a refill... and now you've become their pharmacy savior.  Continue to connect with the show through Facebook and Twitter to let me know your patient/dr/tech of the week, response, covid frustrations, etc. Thank you all so much for your support!  -M Ultimed is striving to make positive change in the lives of our patients, just like us. Check out how you can be an agent for positive change: Pen Needle Ultiguard Safe Pack

Feeling "Off", 3rd Dose Is Here, Vax Cards, Pharmacy Savior

My heart was so sad, having to miss last week. But boy did YOU guys make up for it. In this make-up, jam packed episode full of pharmacy madness... we get into the following, just to name a few: an embarrassing story about me studying for the NAPLEX, if YOU think we'll have more or less flu vaccines this year, how sooo many patients are deciding to call the police on us (seriously??), and getting tricked into giving a patient a 3rd covid dose. We round it all out with the idea of standing your ground with some patients when you know you're in the right and a fantastic, wonderfully positive reminder at the end of why we do what we do... to help our patients.  Such a great time this week, friends. Thank you again for making this show possible each and every week. Keep it up by connecting with me on Facebook and Twitter and let me know what YOU want to talk about. Keep fighting.  -M  Click here to learn how to be an agent of real positive change in the lives of your patients with Ultimed's Pen Needle Ultiguard Safe Pack! 

More Or Less Flu Shots This Year?, 3rd Dose Trickery, Stop Calling The Police!

Ohhh MAN, this episode has it all: a quick celebration that July is over, flu shots on the horizon (I know)... oh and I whine waaay too much about the heat and a possible 3rd dose IN THE MIDDLE OF FLU SHOT SEASON. Also, masks are back... so there's that. We have not one, but two Drs Of The Week. Spoiler, one is awful and the other is fantastic. Finally, some patients really give you the business and decide to apologize later for it. That's so great!... or is it? :)  Thank you all sooo much for your continued support of the show through rates, reviews, telling your coworkers about the show, submissions, etc. Please continue to connect with me through Twitter and Facebook so you, and everyone else, can know that you're not alone.  Love you all.  -M  Want to continue to make a positive change in the lives of your patients? Check out Ultimed's Pen Needle Ultiguard Safe Pack and be an agent for real, positive change! 

"Merdona" Vaccine, Flu Shots On The Horizon, A Patient Apology

Seriously?? How is this happening? Well this week I obviously spend most of the episode celebrating and thanking you all. We also get into pharmacy things like patients thinking we have a magic number to reach their prescriber and a patient who actually called the police on their pharmacy (what??) Lastly, we take a trip down memory lane and listen to a few clips of the FIRST episode of the show... mostly so I can make fun of myself.  I'm truly blown away by your love, support, submissions, etc. I never EVER thought this silly show would ever go for 3 years and 150 episodes, and here we are... and it's all thanks to YOU. The ReTell Community rocks my world, no kidding. Thank you all so much. But let's not stop now... keep it up by connecting with me through Facebook and Twitter about anything happening in YOUR pharmacy! Keep fighting, my friends.  -M  Fellas... Don't forget to check out Manscaped.com to get 20% off and free shipping (promo code: Retell)  Want to be an agent for positive change in lives of your patients. Of course you do! Pen Needle Ultiguard Safe Pack makes it easy, check them out! 

The Big 150!

This week on the show we talk horror movies (yay or nay?), the Delta-Plus Variant (ugh) and what I'm looking forward to when covid's over. Also, when transferring an rx, the pharmacy filling the rx typically initiates the transfer... but is this how it should be? Finally, we've all had reeeally interesting things happen while giving a covid vaccine, let's discuss a few :)  Thank you all once again for connecting with the show! Continue to let me know what you want to talk about through Twitter and Facebook. You're the ones who keep this show going.  Don't forget to check out our sponsor and learn how YOU can provide positive change for your diabetic patients: ultiguardsafepack.com/retell Shout out to our new sponsor, Manscaped. Listeners to the show get 20% off and free shipping! Manscaped.com Code: Retell 

Plexiglass Tapping, Rx Transfer Rule, Covid Vaccine Stories

My thanks again to TikTok mastermind @PharmerFrankie for stopping by, sharing his story, and co-hosting this episode!  Have something you want to get off your chest? Need to vent? Trust me, it helps. How about something positive? Feedback? Whatever the heck it is... if it's about your pharmacy life I want to hear about it. Hit me up on Twitter and Facebook (@Retellpharmacy). Thank you all for your continued support for the show!  -M  Go to Manscaped.com to get your hands on the new and improved Lawn Mower 4.0. Use promo code "ReTell" and you'll get 20% off and free shipping!  And, of course, we're supported by our good friends at Ultimed. Check out how you can make real positive change at ultiguardsafepack.com/retell - your diabetic patients will thank you! 

Frankie Joins The Show!

OMG this was literally the longest episode of the podcast (I think) that we've EVER had... not even kidding. And that blows me away bc you all send in so much amazing content. Pleeeease keep it up! Follow the show on Twitter and Like on Facebook to keep up with all the updates, polls, etc and also use this to DM me YOUR pharmacy madness. Trust me, I want to hear about it.  You're all the best.  -M  Learn how you can make real, positive change in the lives of your patients through Ultimed's Pen Needle Ultiguard Safe Pack!  Check out our NEW sponsor, the best tools for men's body and below the belt grooming. Head over to Manscaped and use the code "Retell" for 20% off your order and free shipping!   

Eating In The Pharmacy, 1 Call Is Better Than 3, Decoding Patient Requests

Each episode, we dive into all things frustrating, weird, confusing, and even great about the odd world of retail pharmacy. For those dishing out drugs to the general public and wondering "What Am I Doing Here?", it's time you know... you're not alone.