Pharmacist Answers Pharmacology Questions

Clinical pharmacist Dr. Christina Madison joins WIRED to answer the internet's burning questions about pharmacology and pharmaceuticals. Does a medication “go bad” after its expiration date? How do extended release pills work? What are the pros and cons of GLP-1 weight loss medications like Ozempic (semaglutide?) Is melatonin dependency bad? Why have we never found a cure for the common cold? Dr. Madison answers these questions and many more on this edition of Pharmacology Support. Director: Justin Wolfson Director of Photography: Kevin Dynia Editor: Richard Trammell Expert: Christina Madison Line Producer: Joseph Buscemi Associate Producer: Paul Gulyas Production Manager: Peter Brunette Casting Producer: Nicholas Sawyer Camera Operator: Christopher Eustache Sound Mixer: Sean Paulsen Production Assistant: Ryan Coppola Post Production Supervisor: Christian Olguin Post Production Coordinator: Rachel Kim Supervising Editor: Doug Larsen Additional Editor: Jason Malizia Assistant Editor: Justin Symonds