As we work our way through the alphabet from A to Z in my drug pronunciation series, we’re on the letter “L.” Disclaimer: we don’t cover pharmacology in this series. Just drug names. In this episode, I’ll divide liraglutide, Victoza, and Saxenda into syllables, tell you which syllables to emphasize, and share my sources. Written pronunciations are helpful, so you’ll find all three below and in the show notes for episode 324 on thepharmacistsvoice.com. Once you’ve listened to this episode, practice saying liraglutide, Victoza, and Saxenda. Repetition is the key to mastery. Thank you for listening to episode 324 of The Pharmacist’s Voice ® Podcast. The FULL show notes (including all links) are on https://www.thepharmacistsvoice.com/podcast. Select episode 324. Liraglutide = LIR a GLOO tide LIR, like a LearjetUh, which is a short “A” sound or a schwa “A” sound. GLOO, like the sticky substance we use to stick two things togetherAnd tide, like the ocean tide Sources: Novo Nordisk Customer Service, MedlinePlus, and drugs.com Victoza = VIC-tow-za VIC, like VictorTow, like a tow truckAnd za, like pizza Emphasize VICSources: Novo Nordisk Customer Service, drugs.com, and the FDA’s website Saxenda = sax en duh Sax, like a saxophoneEn, like the letter “N” in the alphabetDuh, which is an interjection we use in the US to mean, “Isn’t it obvious?!” For example, if someone told you, “Water is wet,” you might say, “Duh! Water IS wet.” 🙄 I emphasize the middle syllable “en,” but no syllable is emphasized in the literature. Sources: Novo Nordisk Customer Service, drugs.com, and the FDA’s website If you know someone who would like to learn how to say liraglutide, Victoza, or Saxenda, please share this episode with them. Subscribe for all future episodes. This podcast is on all major podcast players and YouTube. Popular links are below. ⬇️ Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/42yqXOG Spotify https://spoti.fi/3qAk3uY Amazon/Audible https://adbl.co/43tM45P YouTube https://bit.ly/43Rnrjt Recommend a drug name for this series via email: kim@thepharmacistsvoice.com ⭐️ Sign up for The Pharmacist’s Voice ® monthly email newsletter! https://bit.ly/3AHJIaF Host Background: Kim Newlove has been an Ohio pharmacist since 2001 (BS Pharm, Chem Minor). Her experience includes hospital, retail, compounding, and behavioral health. She is also an author, voice actor (medical narrator and audiobook narrator), podcast host, and consultant (audio production and podcasting). Links from this episode Novo Nordisk Customer Service https://www.novonordisk.com Liraglutide on drugs.com (click and listen) https://www.drugs.com/liraglutide.html Saxenda on drugs.com (click and listen) https://www.drugs.com/saxenda.html Victoza on drugs.com (click and listen) https://www.drugs.com/victoza.html Saxenda prescribing information (medication guide section on FDA’s website) https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2023/206321s016lbl.pdf Victoza prescribing information (medication guide section on FDA’s website) https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2017/022341s027lbl.pdf USP Dictionary Online (Subscription-based resource) USP Dictionary’s pronunciation guide (Free resource, American Medical Association’s website) The Pharmacist’s Voice Podcast Episode 322, Pronunciation Series Episode 51 (ketamine) The Pharmacist’s Voice Podcast Episode 320, Pronunciation Series Episode 50 (Jantoven) The Pharmacist’s Voice Podcast Episode 318, Pronunciation Series Episode 49 (ipratropium) The Pharmacist’s Voice Podcast Episode 316, Pronunciation Series Episode 48 (hyoscyamine) The Pharmacist’s Voice Podcast Episode 313, Pronunciation Series Episode 47 (guaifenesin) The Pharmacist’s Voice Podcast Episode 311, Pronunciation Series Episode 46 (fluticasone) The Pharmacist’s Voice Podcast Episode 309, Pronunciation Series Episode 45 (empagliflozin) The Pharmacist’s Voice Podcast Episode 307, Pronunciation Series Episode 44 (dapagliflozin) The Pharmacist’s Voice Podcast Episode 304, Pronunciation Series Episode 43 (cetirizine) The Pharmacist’s Voice Podcast Episode 302, Pronunciation Series Episode 42 (buspirone) The Pharmacist’s Voice Podcast Episode 301, Pronunciation Series Episode 41 (azithromycin) The Pharmacist’s Voice Podcast Episode 298, Pronunciation Series Episode 40 (umeclidinium) The Pharmacist’s Voice Podcast Episode 296, Pronunciation Series Episode 39 (Januvia) The Pharmacist’s Voice Podcast Episode 294, Pronunciation Series Episode 38 (Yasmin) The Pharmacist’s Voice Podcast Episode 292, Pronunciation Series Episode 37 (Xanax, alprazolam) The Pharmacist’s Voice Podcast Episode 290, Pronunciation Series Episode 36 (quetiapine) The Pharmacist’s Voice Podcast Episode 287, pronunciation series ep 35 (bupropion) The Pharmacist’s Voice Podcast Episode 285, ...
