Auxiliary Labels

This week on the Rated Rx Podcast, Robbie Abasi, Sam Llona, and Xavier Hill talk about the pushback patients give on medical devices. From compression stockings to CPAP machines, canes, and blood sugar checks, the crew shares the resistance they’ve seen and how education and design can make a difference. The Pharmacy Fantasy segment throws them into chaos with a “miracle pill” that lowers cholesterol, balances blood sugar, melts pounds, and hands out cash. With only 12 bottles to give, the team debates fairness, gatekeeping, and what this scenario says about pharmacists in real life. In the Blind Draft, they rank the most confusing and outrageous auxiliary labels, including “take until you stop hearing colors.” Robbie adds a rant about synesthesia and patients who see sounds in color. The episode wraps with a video reaction to a frustrated patient who felt abandoned by her psychiatrist, sparking a raw talk about patient autonomy, shared decision-making, and how far providers should go to involve patients in their own care. This podcast is intended for entertainment and informational purposes only. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.