by Dr. Mark Fulton, PharmD
RxTales: Your Prescription for Pharmacy History, Science, and Commentary My goal is to bring you the most engaging, entertaining, and informative pharmacy-themed content. Join me as I pull back the curtain on the fascinating world of drugs - exploring their history, science, and cultural impact - with a unique flair that you won't find anywhere else!
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January 23, 2026
<p>Think you know about the Opium Wars? Think again. Opium's miraculous and formidable properties have shaped our history in more ways than you know. Learn about the fascinating connections between 19th century British narco-terrorism, China's devastating opioid crisis, the US Navy, and the downfall of the Japanese feudal system. 00:00 Intro01:27 Early History + Science04:41 Colonialism + Spices08:01 Drug Money13:07 China Fights Back f. Lin Zexu 14:34 The Opium Wars17:44 How This Relates to Japan20:39 Chinese Aftermath</p>
November 2, 2025
<p>Happy (belated) Halloween! What could be scarier than a bunch of discontinued drugs?Join me for a walk through the RxGraveyard - where we'll take a look at the history, science and pop culture surrounding three long-dead pharmaceuticals. (at least, mostly dead....)If you're reading this, why not share this with your favorite pharmacist or pharmacy tech? I'm sure they could use a good scare, or at least something to chuckle at to keep the demons at bay. Timestamps:00:00 Intro01:20 Methaqualone (Quaalude)07:27 Glutethimide (Doriden)12:29 Propoxyphene (Darvon/Darvocet)15:34 OutroDon't forget to check out my website, and follow on the other socials for more great pharmacy contentwww.rxtales.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rx.tales/Spotify & Apple Podcasts: RxTalesLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rxtales/ email: rxtalespodcast@gmail.com</p>
September 23, 2025
<p>It’s back-to-school season… which means head lice are back too! 🐜✏️From ancient mummies with nits, to Biblical plagues, to the trenches of WWI, lice have been crawling through human history for thousands of years. But what’s fact, what’s myth, and—most importantly—how do you actually get rid of them?In this episode of RxTales, pharmacist Dr. Mark Fulton takes you on a surprising (and itchy) journey through:✅ The ancient origins of lice and their place in history✅ Weird historical lice remedies (kerosene?! mercury?!) and why they failed✅ The real science of lice: how they spread, why they itch, and what makes them so persistent✅ Modern head lice treatments ranked — OTC vs. prescription, what really works✅ Lice myths busted (sorry TikTok, mayo won’t save you)✅ Why pharmacists are your best ally in beating head liceWhether you’re a parent battling a back-to-school lice outbreak, or just love strange and fascinating medical history, this episode will have you scratching your head—in the best way.Timestamps:00:00 Intro01:44 Meet the Louse03:55 The Cringy History of Lice06:44 Maximum Lice: The Story of Thomas Becket's Corpse10:00 Head Lice, Body Lice, and..The Other Kind 14:47 Drug and Non-Drug Treatments for Lice21:06 Lice Myths and Bad Ideas from the Internet23:51 Final Thoughts from Your Pharmacist👉 Don’t forget to subscribe to RxTales for more pharmacy history, drug science, myth-busting, and entertaining health content from a pharmacist’s perspective.📚 References & ResourcesCDC – Head Lice Overview: https://www.cdc.gov/parasites/lice/head/AAP Clinical Report on Head Lice (2022): https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/150/5/e2022059284/188356Mayo Clinic – Head Lice: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/head-lice🔖 Hashtags#HeadLice #BackToSchool #Pharmacy #HealthMyths #DrugFacts #RxTales #PharmacistTips #SciencePodcast</p>
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RxTales: Your Prescription for Pharmacy History, Science, and Commentary
My goal is to bring you the most engaging, entertaining, and informative pharmacy-themed content. Join me as I pull back the curtain on the fascinating world of drugs - exploring their history, science, and cultural impact - with a unique flair that you won't find anywhere else!
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