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<p><span class="yt-core-attributed-string yt-core-attributed-string--white-space-pre-wrap">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 take the health questions people are actively searching online and break them down with humor, real-world experience, and facts you can use. You’ll hear wild stories, practical medication education, myth-busting, and the occasional weird medical history detour. Even though healthcare is serious, learning about it doesn’t have to be boring. Our goal is make you feel more confident about your health, and help other healthcare providers spot what patients are really asking when they go online for answers. </span></p> <p><span class="yt-core-attributed-string yt-core-attributed-string--white-space-pre-wrap">Rated Rx is a proud member of the Pharmacy Podcast Network, joining a community of voices shaping the future of healthcare 🎙️ </span></p> <p><span class="yt-core-attributed-string yt-core-attributed-string--white-space-pre-wrap">This podcast is intended for entertainment and informational purposes only.</span></p> <p><span class="yt-core-attributed-string yt-core-attributed-string--white-space-pre-wrap"></span></p> <p><span class="yt-core-attributed-string yt-core-attributed-string--white-space-pre-wrap">👉 Follow Rated Rx everywhere</span></p> <div id="links-section" class="style-scope ytd-about-channel-renderer"><span class="yt-core-attributed-string 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Recent Episodes
April 21, 2026
How AI is Changing Your Pharmacy Visit (For Better or Worse)
AI in healthcare is no longer a futuristic concept. It’s already answering the phones at your local CVS. We’re pulling back the curtain on how AI is currently being used in pharmacy practice, from encrypted "VA GPT" systems for note-writing to controversial new phone bots that some patients claim are a "stain on society". We dive into the big news of the CVS and Google Cloud partnership to launch Health100, a platform designed to integrate your refills, copays, and even wearable health data into a single AI-driven hub. While the promise of centralized care sounds like a dream, the "real-world" experience can feel like a nightmare. We react to a brutal Reddit thread and even call a CVS live to demonstrate the frustration of wrestling with a robot that refuses to transfer you to a human. Whether you're a "tinfoil hat" wearer worried about data leaks or someone just trying to get a prescription after surgery, you need to hear the clinical and personal reality of the AI takeover. This show is intended for educational and informational purposes.
March 24, 2026
Iran War: Why The Hormuz Crisis Threatens Your Medications
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 the "invisible" connection between international conflict and the pill bottle in your medicine cabinet, showing how tensions in the Middle East ripple through everything from drug manufacturing to the plastic used in your IV bags. Most people think pharmacy is local, but the reality is a massive, fragile global network where ingredients are made in China, processed in India, and shipped through critical bottlenecks like the Strait of Hormuz. When oil prices spike due to conflict, the cost of medicine follows because nearly every stage of healthcare—from the petroleum-based syringes to the fuel for refrigerated shipping—relies on oil. We break down why geopolitical instability isn't just a news headline; it’s a direct threat to medication access and the primary reason for the surging drug shortages hitting U.S. pharmacies today. If you found this breakdown helpful, there is much more to the story. You can join us for the full, unfiltered conversation by checking out the extended episode on our podcast. GET YOUR FREE COURSE: We are giving away a free Medication Adherence PDF and video course walkthrough! Simply subscribe at our website to claim yours: https://RatedRxMedia.com This show is intended for educational and informational purposes. Follow us here:Website: https://RatedRxMedia.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RatedRxMedia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ratedrxmedia/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ratedrxmedia/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Rated-Rx/61574813907982/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7KATtG1c3HwwYpVMtRuNub Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rated-rx/id1804181016
March 17, 2026
This Study Says Soda BOOSTS Testosterone
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 fire and comparing it to massive human data that tells a completely different, and much darker, story for your hormones. A 2022 study found that mice drinking 100% Coke or Pepsi actually had larger testicles and higher testosterone levels. But before you go buy a 12-pack, you need to realize that men are not mice, and what works in a 15-day rodent trial often fails miserably in humans. In fact, when we look at data from thousands of men, the reality is that high sugary drink consumption is linked to more than double the risk of clinically low testosterone. We dive into why the sugar in your soda fuels obesity and insulin resistance—two of the biggest "testosterone killers" on the planet. This show is intended for educational and informational purpose Website: https://RatedRxMedia.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RatedRxMedia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ratedrxmedia/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ratedrxmedia/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Rated-Rx/61574813907982/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7KATtG1c3HwwYpVMtRuNub Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rated-rx/id1804181016
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- What is Rated Rx?
<p><span class="yt-core-attributed-string yt-core-attributed-string--white-space-pre-wrap">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 take the health questions people are actively searching online and break them down with humor, real-world experience, and facts you can use. You’ll hear wild stories, practical medication education, myth-busting, and the occasional weird medical history detour. Even though healthcare is serious, learning about it doesn’t have to be boring. Our goal is make you feel more confident about your health, and help other healthcare providers spot what patients are really asking when they go online for answers. </span></p> <p><span class="yt-core-attributed-string yt-core-attributed-string--white-space-pre-wrap">Rated Rx is a proud member of the Pharmacy Podcast Network, joining a community of voices shaping the future of healthcare 🎙️ </span></p> <p><span class="yt-core-attributed-string yt-core-attributed-string--white-space-pre-wrap">This podcast is intended for entertainment and informational purposes only.</span></p> <p><span class="yt-core-attributed-string yt-core-attributed-string--white-space-pre-wrap"></span></p> <p><span class="yt-core-attributed-string yt-core-attributed-string--white-space-pre-wrap">👉 Follow Rated Rx everywhere</span></p> <div id="links-section" class="style-scope ytd-about-channel-renderer"><span class="yt-core-attributed-string 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