Documentary

The Adventures of the Pharmacist

Datsit

Synopsis

The Parmacist  brings sharp humour to the examination of popular misconceptions and old wives’ tales in the field of health. Inspired by a successful blog, the series looks at a new issue every week in the company of pharmacist Olivier Bernard, alias le Pharmachien.

Is osteopathy scientifically sound? Should we be worried about Lyme Disease? Is heavy metal poisoning a significant danger? Are antibiotics used wisely? These are the kinds of questions that Oliver will try to answer in Season 3, using a repertoire of unorthodox tests, hard-nosed interviews and trusted scientific publications.

Like the highly entertaining blog, Les aventures du Pharmachien delves into a fascinating field, seeking to distinguish, once and for all, “between truth and nonsense when it comes to health.”

Technical Specifications

  • Host and Editor of Content 
    Olivier Bernard

    Director
    Sébastien Godron

    Director (fiction)
    Pierre-Luc Gosselin

    Music
    Nicholas Savard-L'Herbier

    Line Producer / Production Director
    Sarah Bussière

    Producer 
    Marie-Hélène Tremblay

    Executive Producers
    Bruno Dubé and Robert Montour

  • Genre

    Documentary

  • Format

    54X30 minutes

  • Production years

    2016-2020

  • Broadcaster

    ICI EXPLORA, Radio-Canada