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The Rx Chronicles
by Radin Alikhani
For years, we’ve heard the stories of famous artists, politicians, and scientists; even criminals—but what about the overlooked inventors whose discoveries saved lives and eased suffering? "The Rx Chronicles" takes you on a journey through the lives of the inventors behind marketed medicines, exploring who they were, what fueled their passion, and how their work has shaped the modern pharmaceutical market—all shared in a simple, relatable, and captivating language. Join me in honoring the unsung heroes of pharmacy and exploring the remarkable stories behind the medicines that shape our world.
Episodes
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Product of the Century: Story of Fluoxetine
In all the research into Prozac's history, one thing stood out that has never appeared with any other invention: gratitude so intense, so personal, that multiple people—strangers to each other—independently said they wanted to kiss its inventor. The light bulb changed civilization, yet no one…
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Episode 04: Pfizer's Crown Jewel - Bruce Roth
In a crowded field of cholesterol drugs, one scientist’s bold discovery quietly rewrote the rules of medicine and business. ------------------------------------------ References: Li, Jie Jack, 'Discovery of Lipitor', Triumph of the Heart: The Story of Statins (New York, 2009; online edn, Oxford...
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Episode 03: Insulin's Birth - Banting & Best
From a bitter Nobel Prize dispute to the fragile partnerships that nearly unraveled it all, this is the untold human drama behind insulin. A story marked by clashing egos, secret experiments, and credit denied, the path to this life-saving breakthrough was anything but straightforward....
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Episode 02: The Water Pill Revolution - Karl Beyer Jr
Before the applause, there was resistance. Before the prize, uncertainty. Four names. One forgotten moment. A quiet revolution in medicine that changed the course of cardiovascular care—forever. This episode begins with a voice from 1975 and unfolds into something much bigger......
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Episode 01: The Mood Metal - John Cade
Lithium was once just a remedy for gout and bladder stones—until a psychiatrist’s bizarre experiment changed everything. After World War II, John Cade injected urine from mentally ill patients into guinea pigs, hoping to uncover the biological roots of mental illness......
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Episode 0: The Backstory
For years, we’ve heard the stories of famous artists, politicians, and scientists; even criminals—but what about the overlooked inventors whose discoveries saved lives and eased suffering? In this introductory episode, I outline the vision, mission, and objectives that will guide the direction of...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
For years, we’ve heard the stories of famous artists, politicians, and scientists; even criminals—but what about the overlooked inventors whose discoveries saved lives and eased suffering? "The Rx Chronicles" takes you on a journey through the lives of the inventors behind marketed medicines, exploring who they were, what fueled their passion, and how their work has shaped the modern pharmaceutical market—all shared in a simple, relatable, and captivating language.
Join me in honoring the unsung heroes of pharmacy and exploring the remarkable stories behind the medicines that shape our world.
HOSTED BY
Radin Alikhani
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The Rx Chronicles currently has 6 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
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For years, we’ve heard the stories of famous artists, politicians, and scientists; even criminals—but what about the overlooked inventors whose discoveries saved lives and eased suffering? "The Rx Chronicles" takes you on a journey through the lives of the inventors behind marketed medicines,...
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The Rx Chronicles is created and hosted by Radin Alikhani.
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