362 – From Parched to Perfect: The Game-Changer for Dry Mouth Relief with Aquoral

Swallow Your Pride Podcast

Theresa Richard, MA, CCC-SLP, BCS-S

Education, Health & Fitness, Business, Careers, Medicine

4.8 • 899 Ratings

🗓️ 17 March 2025

⏱️ 38 minutes

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Summary

In this episode of the "Swallow Your Pride" podcast, host Theresa Richard interviews Bennett Blakeman, co-founder of K Pharmaceuticals, about Aquoral, a product designed to alleviate dry mouth (xerostomia). Bennett explains how Aquoral differs from typical water-based products by creating a protective layer in the mouth, offering longer-lasting relief. They discuss the importance of patient education, access, and the cost of Aquoral, emphasizing its benefits for individuals undergoing cancer treatments or dealing with Sjögren's syndrome. The episode underscores the need for innovative, patient-centered solutions in the field of swallowing disorders.

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0:00.0	On this episode of this Follow Your Pride podcast, we have Bennett Blakeman.
0:04.1	His background in healthcare management and entrepreneurship led him to the role of CEO of K Pharmaceuticals,
0:10.1	a pharmaceutical and med device startup.
0:11.9	He spearheaded the international manufacturing of the company's product, Acoral,
0:16.7	a patented lipid-based solution to treat dry mouth, cirrostomia,
0:20.7	and was instrumental in helping to raise $1.5 million in seed capital.
0:24.8	He developed a strategic plan by evaluating the patients who suffered significant dry mouth issues and aligning them with the physicians who treat them.
0:32.9	This resulted in defining key targets of dentistry, oncology, and rheumatology, and establishing partnership with key opinion leaders in each specialty.
0:41.7	Bennett introduced a groundbreaking direct-to-patient program in a collaboration with
0:45.5	dental service organizations and medical facilities.
0:48.7	By empowering hygienists, nurses, physicians, assistants, and speech-language pathologists,
0:53.6	this initiative is not only set to boost sales, but solidify the brand's reputation as a differentiated and trusted treatment that delivers better patient outcomes.
1:02.0	As the proud co-founder of the Queen Bee Foundation, a 501C3 organization dedicated to raising awareness for ALS, Bennett is committed to making a difference in the lives of those affected by this debilitating disease.
1:13.6	It is a cause that is close to his heart and in collaboration with Sister 501C3 Foundation Along Swim has raised over $2 million and counting.
1:22.6	And I just love this conversation with Bennett.
1:24.6	I love when we find entrepreneurs that are interested in products that help our patients
1:29.0	that we as speech pathologists can recommend and can vouch for.
1:32.9	And I love hearing how this whole story unfolded.
1:36.7	And I, you know, I'm loving to welcome Bennett into our SLP community.
1:56.4	Welcome to the Swalier Pride podcast. I'm your host, Teresa Richard. I'm a board certified specialist and swallowing and swallowing disorders and founder of the metaslp collective and
2:01.3	MediSLP education. This podcast is dedicated to delivering the latest evidence-based practice
2:06.7	to medical SLPs everywhere, while also recognizing that medical SLPs everywhere are doing
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