883. When the Pharmacy Was Your Doctor
As part of our Takeover Series, welcome Ted Weyn Jr., host of Heroes of Healthcare, as he interviews his father and retired pharmacist Ted Weyn, Sr., about the vital role local pharmacies once played in public health.
Here's a sneak peek:
Common medicines like headache relief or cough syrup were made by hand daily.
Pharmacists once acted as nurse practitioners, providing basic medical care to underserved areas.
In NYC, Weyn Sr.'s pharmacy near the United Nations was the cornerstone of neighborhood well-being.
Hilarious anecdotes from Weyn Sr. from his many years as a pharmacist, business…
The skinny
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