EP 127. What no one tells you about medicine, cosmetics, and pharmacy - Fran Cuéllar
Can pharmacists really help us much more than we think? Are generics and brand-name drugs the same? Does the pharmaceutical industry want us healthy or sick? And can you tell if a cream or serum is good just by reading the label?
In this episode, we talk with Fran Cuéllar, a pharmacist and biotechnologist, about the real role of community pharmacies on the front lines of health, how medications are regulated, what checks they undergo before and after going to market, and why there are so many myths surrounding the pharmaceutical industry. We also delve into one of the most fascinating topics in current medicine: biological therapies and CAR-T, highly targeted treatments that are revolutionizing some cancers and complex diseases.
In the final part, we bring everything down to earth with something that is a major concern: cosmetics and skincare. We discuss ingredients, marketing, serums, retinol, basic routines, sun protection, and hydration. A very comprehensive episode to better understand what a pharmacist can do for you, how to think more critically about medications, and how to care for your skin without falling for empty trends.
