š Medication Explained by a Real Pharmacist š
Iām Dr. Ethan Melillo, a residency-trained pharmacist on a mission to help you actually understand your medications.
Every week, I break down how medications work, why theyāre prescribed, and what you should know to make informed decisions about your health. With so much misinformation (and overmedication) out there, my goal is simple: empower you to have better conversations with your doctor.
Iāve seen too many patients misdiagnosed or stuck on the wrong medications, so letās change that together.
And yes, Iāll also share real-life moments here and there, because pharmacists have lives outside of the white coat too š
* This channel is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice. Always talk to your doctor or pharmacist about your personal health needs.
š Subscribe if you want to learn what your medications actually do, from a pharmacist who cares.
Dr. Ethan Melillo, PharmD
Hey everyone!
Today marks me posting my first ālegitā YouTube video. It took me awhile to learn how to use a camera (letās just say I kept looking more pale than I usually am and had to watch several YouTube videos to fix it). Also, I had to find an editor to make it look pretty too.
Please give me your honest opinion if you like the look, because I have been wanting to do more deep dives into medication and skincare products but nervous because Iāve never done long form before. Also just to see if itās worth paying for an editor now for these long form videos because it was not cheap 𤣠But I truly value your opinion when it comes to my content and try to read every comment on my videos and shorts.
Linking the video if you havenāt seen it yet:
https://youtu.be/-GFLf7NrdDU?si=E57hA...
4 days ago | [YT] | 26
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Dr. Ethan Melillo, PharmD
Hope you all are doing well and if you are being impacted by the storms I hope you are staying warm and safe. I wanted to share a picture from last nightās Sun Wine and Food Fest at Mohegan Sun! We got to meet the Robert Irivine!! If you need a good Food Network show to binge, Restaurant: Impossible, is a classic! Unfortunately I was too in the moment to film a video but this is our second year going and itās definitely worth the ticket price if you are a huge fan of Food Network. (A lot of chefs from āChoppedā as well like Maneet Chauhan which was the only meal I remembered to take a photo of which was a Masala spiced Shrimp Cocktail with Vindaloo cocktail sauce).
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Dr. Ethan Melillo, PharmD
Hey Everyone!
Currently on our flight to Korea, so I may be a bit delayed in posting content. Trying to upload some shorts I have filmed for you all but the airplane wifi doesnāt like me š
Canāt wait to take you all along (especially to a retail pharmacy there). The brand has a pretty definitive itinerary but if thereās any stops we should hit or things you want to see let us know!
3 months ago | [YT] | 849
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Dr. Ethan Melillo, PharmD
Happy World Pharmacists Day!! I am so proud to be a pharmacist and have enjoyed being able to connect with so many of you, including pharmacists from all over the world! I love this profession and I hope my videos have shown you how a pharmacist can help you out with your own health!
Also, I have been so busy that I just realized we hit over 200K subscribers!! I am so thankful for each and every one of you. I never thought people would care what a pharmacist from the smallest state, Rhode Island, has to say. I became a pharmacist because I wanted to be able to help people, and social media has allowed me to help and educate people on a much broader scale. Honestly, creating educational content has become something I look forward to each and every day! Thank you for those who have been subscribed for years now and for those who have recently subscribed, "Welcome!". I really appreciate every view, like, comment (good or bad), because it has allowed me to create content that provides the most benefit to you all.
Now I've never gone LIVE on YouTube. But if I get the courage to do so, when would be the best time for me to go LIVE? (Also if there's specific days feel free to comment below too)
4 months ago | [YT] | 168
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Dr. Ethan Melillo, PharmD
Hey Everyone,
With my most recent video on the medication recalls I wanted to share the article that lists all the medications in case you arenāt able to see it in the video. Please be checking the FDA recall if things change because this is what is known at this time for certain medications. Hope none of you have any of these medication lot numbers.
www.aarp.org/health/drugs-supplements/generic-drugā¦
9 months ago | [YT] | 224
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Dr. Ethan Melillo, PharmD
Hey everyone!
With the news of Duloxetine being recalled for a potential cancer causing agent, I wanted to post exactly what the FDA posted. If you are taking the 20mg capsules be sure to talk to your doctor and pharmacist right away. Most likely theyāll switch the medication you are taking. No news on the other strengths but be sure to keep checking the news.
1 year ago | [YT] | 84
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Dr. Ethan Melillo, PharmD
Did you guys see this article (linked below)? A generic GLP-1 is going to be hitting the market soon. If you arenāt familiar with Victoza itās Ozempic and Trulicityās forgotten cousin that is a DAILY injectable for diabetes but is also sold under the brand name Saxenda for weight loss (only Victoza though for now seems to be going generic). What are your thoughts?
(Filmed a video and Iāll be posting it later with my thoughts)
ir.tevapharm.com/news-and-events/press-releases/prā¦
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Dr. Ethan Melillo, PharmD
Hey Everyone! Canāt believe my channel has grown so much over this past month! I am thankful for all of you following and hope I am teaching you something new from time to time. I want to make sure Iām creating content that you want to see so please let me know what types of videos you like the most.
1 year ago | [YT] | 37
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Dr. Ethan Melillo, PharmD
OFFICIALLY VERIFIED on TikTok!!! So excited to share this with you all. Thank you for all of your support and I hope you have been enjoying my content! š
2 years ago | [YT] | 16
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Dr. Ethan Melillo, PharmD
Hey Everyone!! Welcome to my channel. Thank you all so much for the support so far and I hope you all are enjoying my content.
This is my first post so not really sure what to post here. But I thought Iād introduce you all to my puppy, Max! Heās a mix of a frenchie and a Boston terrier. When Iām not making content or working all my attention will go to him (it needs to or else who knows what heāll find to destroy š).
I hope you enjoy these quick little glimpses into my life outside of the pharmacy world!
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