The History of Pharmacy

Posted on May 13, 2025 by Alexandra Santamaria, PharmD (Rx Health and Wellness). Categories: Uncategorized.

The History of Pharmacy: From Ancient Healers to Modern Healthcare The science of pharmacy is nearly as old as medicine itself.Since ancient times, healers, herbalists, and apothecaries have played a critical role in preparing the remedies that sustained health, treated illness, and preserved life. While today pharmacy is a highly specialized and scientific profession, its […]

Mentorship in Pharmacy

Posted on May 6, 2025 by Alexandra Santamaria, PharmD (Rx Health and Wellness). Categories: Uncategorized.

Mentorship in Pharmacy: Why It Matters More Than Ever What Is Mentorship? According to Merriam-Webster, mentorship is “the influence, guidance, or direction given by a mentor — someone who is more experienced and trusted.” In healthcare, mentorship has long existed informally, but in pharmacy, the concept of structured mentorship is relatively new — especially outside […]

The Modern Pharmacist

Posted on April 29, 2025 by Alexandra Santamaria, PharmD (Rx Health and Wellness). Categories: Uncategorized.

The Modern Pharmacist: Breaking Barriers and Redefining Healthcare The modern pharmacist is no longer confined by pharmacy walls or white coats. Today, pharmacists are leaders — working in clinics, boardrooms, digital health startups, media platforms, and community spaces.They are educators, advocates, innovators, and entrepreneurs, actively shaping how healthcare is delivered, especially in preventing, reversing, and […]

Missing from the Healthcare Team

Posted on April 25, 2025 by Alexandra Santamaria, PharmD (Rx Health and Wellness). Categories: Uncategorized.

Missing from the Healthcare Team: Why Every Clinic Needs a Clinical Pharmacist Why Are Clinical Pharmacists Still Missing from Many Healthcare Teams? When you think of a healthcare team, you likely picture a doctor, nurse, maybe a dietitian — but often, a critical player is missing: the clinical pharmacist. Despite their extensive training, pharmacists are […]

My Journey from Pharmacy to Entrepreneurship

Posted on March 25, 2025 by Alexandra Santamaria, PharmD (Rx Health and Wellness). Categories: Uncategorized.

Back in 2017, I stumbled into the world of blogging with no clear direction, just a desire to share my journey as a clinical pharmacist. Little did I know, life had more in store for me. Fast forward to 2020, the pandemic hit, and I faced a personal health crisis—being diagnosed with diabetes, just after […]