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The 2026 McKesson ideaShare Rewind | Part Two

This is the Pharmacy Podcast Network's coverage of the 2026 McKesson ideaShare! Missed the big event? We've got you covered.
McKesson's ideaShare is one of the largest community pharmacy brainstorm events. Empowering current and future independent pharmacists with deeper connections, new ways to innovate, and strength in numbers for the voice of community pharmacy.
Join host Todd Eury, CEO of the Pharmacy Podcast Network, as he walks the exhibit hall in Denver Colorado interviewing vendors, attendees, independent pharmacy owners, and industry friends.
 
Thank you to AAPA, for sponsoring this coverage!
 
In this episode we hear from:
Kelli Sneed & Shams Shibley - AAPARx
John Covello with IPC and Anne Cassity with NCPA
Mike Bollinger - LiveOak Bank
Shahida Choudhry & Jake Johnson - Palms Pharmacy
Blair Thielemier - PQS by Innovaccer
Nick Fournarakis - Fagron

The Role of Specialty Pharmacy in Hidradenitis Suppurativa Care at University of Vermont (UVM) Health| NASP Specialty Pharmacy Podcast

In this episode, Sheila Arquette, President & CEO of NASP, speaks with Santana VanDyke, MD, Assistant Professor of Dermatology and Director of the Hidradenitis Suppurativa Clinic at University of Vermont Health, and Ryan Lackey, PharmD, CPPS, Ambulatory Pharmacist Clinician and Co-Director of the clinic. They discuss Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS), including disease presentation, treatment options, emerging therapies, and research currently underway. The conversation highlights UVM Health’s collaborative care model that brings together dermatology and specialty pharmacy to improve the patient experience and clinical outcomes.
 

The Pharmacist's Playbook for Modernizing Patient Care | NimbleRx Podcast Series

What does it actually take to modernize a independent pharmacy chain with 25+ locations without overwhelming your team? Kathy Collier, Regional VP of Operations at ExpressRx, and Scott Von Deylen, VP of Sales at Nimble, join host Todd Erie to answer that question.Kathy shares how ExpressRx partnered with Nimble to deliver a digital patient experience patients genuinely enjoy using, while keeping operations lean and compliant. If you're a pharmacy operator trying to compete on convenience without adding complexity, this episode shows exactly what the right technology partnership can unlock.

250 Years of Freedom - 4th of July Special | TWIRx

Today e celebrate 250 Years of Freedom during this 4th of July special with Scotty Sykes with Sykes & Company Pharmacy Accounting Experts. Next, a special interview with Virginia Halsey SVP of Strategy and Product Management and Brad Engels Product Manager at First Databank (FDB). 
Today's TWIRx is sponsored by Sykes & Company 
250 Years of Freedom - 4th of July Special | TWIRx 

The 2026 McKesson ideaShare Rewind | Part One

This is the Pharmacy Podcast Network's coverage of the 2026 McKesson ideaShare! Missed the big event? We've got you covered.
 
McKesson's ideaShare is one of the largest community pharmacy brainstorm events. Empowering current and future independent pharmacists with deeper connections, new ways to innovate, and strength in numbers for the voice of community pharmacy.
 
Join host Todd Eury, CEO of the Pharmacy Podcast Network, as he walks the exhibit hall in Denver Colorado interviewing vendors, attendees, independent pharmacy owners, and industry friends.
 
Thank you to the Independent Pharmacy Cooperative (IPC), for sponsoring this coverage!
 
In this episode we hear from:
 
Mark Kinney - IPC
Eddy Sookswat - McKesson
Kevin Boesen - Outcomes
Nick Secret - IPC
Dave Randolph - Dave's Pharmacy
Jimmy Pappadeas & David Plotkin - Scripted
Samantha Pomeroy - IPC
Sallie Rafie - Birth Control Pharmacist

Function Junction: Functional Medicine in Pain Management with Dr. Lauren Castle | Pain Pod

Functional medicine has been on the tip of the tongue and observed online and on social media for years now, more than in the past, but just what is it and how can it help our patients in pain?Dr. Lauren Castle joins us as a dual expert in the realm of functional medicine and psychedelic pharmacy to clear the fog and address any myths out there for all things functional medicine.Come one, come all, to the Pain Pod!!!P.S. Want to contribute or hear about a pain pearl of your own? Message Pain Guy on www.painguy.us or LinkedIn to directly reach Mark and have your voice heard!Guest InfoLauren Castle, PharmD, MS, AFMCFunctional Medicine Pharmacists Alliance, Founder (https://www.fmpha.org/)Psychedelic Pharmacists Association, Founder (https://psychedelicpharmacist.org/)

The Full-Spectrum Experience of Everyday Eating with Dr. Deanna Minich | The Holistic Pharmacy Podcast

It was an absolute honor to meet today’s guest, and I was honestly a bit starstruck! She is rooted equally in both the science of food and intuitive eating. We dove into the phytochemistry of nutrients, and most importantly, discussed the fundamental principles for healthy eating.Dr. Deanna Minich, PhD, CNS, IFMCP is a pioneering nutrition scientist and thought leader with over 25 years of experience bridging science, spirituality, and art to redefine holistic health. Internationally recognized for her work on color-coded nutrition (“eating the rainbow”), detoxification, and hormone health, Dr. Minich brings a multidimensional lens to wellness that is both grounded in research and infused with a soulful approach.For over a decade, she worked closely with the “Father of Functional Medicine,” Dr. Jeffrey Bland on R&D and functional medicine education with the Institute for Functional Medicine and assisting with the start-up of the Personalized Lifestyle Medicine Institute (PLMI) and now on the Board for PLMI.In 2025, she was awarded the Linus & Ava Helen Pauling Award by the Institute for Functional Medicine, one of the highest honors in the field, for her groundbreaking contributions to science-backed integrative health.As the Chief Science Officer at Symphony Natural Health, Dr. Minich leads the Science-Medical Team’s innovation in endocrine, metabolic, and circadian health, developing evidence-based approaches that empower people to reclaim vitality through rhythm, root-cause healing, and renewal.A passionate educator and communicator, she develops transformative curricula and continuing education for health professionals, while also creating accessible, inspiring resources for the general public. Her work meets people where they are, whether they’re practitioners seeking clinical precision or individuals seeking a deeper connection to their body’s wisdom.Connect with Dr. Deanna via:Email: info@foodandspirit.comWebsite: Dr. Deanna MinichFB: Deanna Minich, PhDIG: @deannaminichYT: @foodandspiritLinked In: Deanna Minich, PhD, MS, FACN, CNS, IFMCPVisit https://marinabuksov.com for more holistic content.Music from https://www.purple-planet.com.Disclaimer: Statements herein have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Products listed are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any diseases.

PBM Truth, Cash-Based Pharmacy, and Psychedelics in Medicine | TWIRx

THIS WEEK IN PHARMACYPBM Truth, Cash-Based Pharmacy, and Psychedelics in Medicine
Presented by SuiteRx Pharmacy Software TechnologiesLearn more at SuiteRx.com
Episode Overview
On this episode of This Week in Pharmacy, Todd Eury brings together two timely conversations focused on pharmacy transformation, advocacy, clinical education, and the future role of pharmacists in healthcare.
First, Todd welcomes Brad Hart, owner of Forest Park Pharmacy, a cash-based independent pharmacy model challenging the traditional reimbursement structure many pharmacies operate under. Brad has become a powerful advocate for pharmacy transparency, using TikTok and social media to expose current PBM practices, share data, and speak directly to patients, pharmacy owners, and policymakers about the realities facing independent pharmacies.
Brad’s message is clear: patients deserve transparency, pharmacy owners deserve fair treatment, and the profession needs more voices willing to educate the public with facts and truth.
In the second half of the episode, Todd is joined by Dr. Colby Burns and Dr. Andy Krut from the Psychedelic Pharmacists Association. This discussion helps set the groundwork for understanding psychedelics in medicine, the evolving role of pharmacists in psychedelic education, and the clinical potential of psychotropic therapies historically limited by regulation, stigma, and lack of provider education.
As interest in psychedelic-assisted care grows, pharmacists must be part of the conversation. Dr. Burns and Dr. Krut explain why pharmacist education, medication safety, and clinical understanding are essential as healthcare explores emerging approaches to mental health, trauma, pain, and complex patient care.
Featured Guests
Brad HartOwner, Forest Park Pharmacy
Dr. Colby BurnsPsychedelic Pharmacists Association
Dr. Andy KrutPsychedelic Pharmacists Association
Sponsored By
This episode of This Week in Pharmacy is brought to you by SuiteRx Pharmacy Software Technologies.
SuiteRx provides pharmacy software solutions designed to support independent pharmacies, improve workflow, enhance patient care, and help pharmacy teams operate more efficiently in today’s demanding healthcare environment.
Learn more at SuiteRx.com.

Where Women in Pharmacy Shine | Cardinal Health™ Counter Talk™ Podcast

Women are driving innovation, improving patient care and leading independent pharmacies through a changing healthcare landscape. In this episode, hosts Jason Callori, Michelle Britt (SVP, Retail Independent, Inside Sales & First Vet Services), and Chelsie Waite (Director of Sales, Retail Independent Sales - West Region) sit down with two remarkable women leaders: Monica Nikseresht, PharmD, and Melissa Hood-Benges, PharmD.
 
Monica and Melissa share their personal journeys, leadership lessons and insight into key challenges and opportunities. Listen to a conversation highlighting leadership, resilience, advocacy, and innovation, while celebrating women as leaders and change-makers in pharmacy.

Estrogen and Alcohol | Sex PharmD

What happens when Estrogen and alcohol mix? In this episode we explore how alcohol affects estrogen levels and what every woman should know about drinking during different stages of life.
 
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10397281/
https://www.mariongluckclinic.com/blog/hormones-and-alcohol-could-reducing-alcohol-help-with-hormone-balancing.html
https://news.weill.cornell.edu/news/2024/12/preclinical-study-finds-surges-in-estrogen-promote-binge-drinking-in-females
 

Is Your Marketing Compliant | Marketing Vitals

During the episode, Nicolle and Darshan discuss how marketing for pharmacies has become more challenging especially with GLP-1s, Compounding and AI. They highlight common mistakes pharmacy owners make when marketing their services and how to avoid them.

Understanding Mineral Deficiency & Metal Toxicity with Jeff Lioon | The Holistic Pharmacy Podcast

Today’s guest shares my mission to empower others to take control of their health and address the root cause. We talk about challenges to testing and addressing the foundations of health, which begins with Minerals & Metals.Jeff Lioon is the Creative Director at The Oligoscan. He’s tested over 7,000 people with the device over the last 9 years. After correlating Oligoscan Reports with what people say about their symptoms and health conditions, the test is almost always spot on.I got the opportunity to use scan myself at this year’s Integrative Health Symposium in NYC, and I was really impressed with the report. It gave me a deeper understanding of my baseline and how to optimize my health further, and further decrease exposure to heavy metals.I highly recommend checking out the scan for yourself, and for your clients.Connect with Jeff via:Email: jeff@theoligoscan.comWebsite: The OligoscanIG: @jefflioon, @theoligoscanLinked In: Jeff Lioon

Modern Pharmacy Media and the Rise of Functional Medicine | TWIRx

On this episode of This Week in Pharmacy, we bring together three powerful voices shaping the future of pharmacy, independent practice, functional medicine, and healthcare transformation.
 
First, we welcome Kris Rhea, MBA, Contributing Editor with Dispense Times, a digital publication dedicated to supporting independent community pharmacy owners across the United States. Kris brings a business-focused perspective on pharmacy operations, growth strategy, workflow efficiency, data-driven decision-making, and market positioning. His work with Dispense Times helps independent pharmacists navigate today’s rapidly changing healthcare landscape, including PBM pressures, evolving patient expectations, regulatory challenges, and the need for sustainable business models that keep local pharmacies strong.
 
We also speak with James Maskell, founder of Evolution of Medicine, an organization built to inspire, equip, and unite functional and integrative medicine practitioners. Evolution of Medicine provides education, practice-building resources, and community for clinicians who are working to build thriving practices rooted in whole-person care. James brings a national perspective on the movement toward functional medicine, community-based care, prevention, and new models that empower practitioners to better serve patients beyond the limitations of conventional healthcare.
 
Our third guest is Marina Buksov, PharmD, a pharmacist, herbalist, educator, podcast host, and holistic health consultant. After earning her PharmD from St. John’s University and graduating Summa Cum Laude in 2013, Marina entered pharmacy eager to serve patients, but quickly recognized that traditional allopathic pharmacy did not fully align with her deeper calling to help people thrive through prevention, root-cause care, plant medicine, and sustainable wellness strategies. Her experience behind the pharmacy counter and as a patient herself inspired her to pursue health coaching, nutrition, functional medicine, and clinical herbalism. Today, Marina helps pharmacists and healthcare professionals explore natural-minded career paths and build meaningful work that bridges pharmacology, herbal therapeutics, and holistic care.
 
Together, this episode explores where pharmacy is headed: independent pharmacy survival, business model innovation, functional medicine, patient-centered care, pharmacist reinvention, and the growing demand for healthcare professionals who can connect science, prevention, and real-world practice.
 
Listen to This Week in Pharmacy on the Pharmacy Podcast Network.Pharmacy’s future is being built by those willing to challenge the current model, support independent practice, and expand the role of pharmacists as trusted healthcare providers.

Breaking Down the 2026 Consolidated Appropriations Act and Its Impact on Specialty Pharmacy | NASP Specialty Pharmacy Podcast

In this episode, Sheila Arquette, President & CEO of NASP, speaks with Jonathan L. Swichar, Duane Morris Pharmacy Litigation Group Chair, and Bradley A. Wasser, Duane Morris Pharmacy Litigation Group Partner. They discuss the 2026 Consolidated Appropriations Act and its landmark PBM reform provisions that impact pharmacy network access and transparency. These expert litigators go into detail about what specialty pharmacies should expect as federal agencies enforce the new law and what opportunities and challenges lie ahead for specialty pharmacies.

Portfolio Ideation & Development: Strategic Growth in Pharma | Executive Dose

In this episode of The Executive Dose Podcast, host Stephen Beckman leads a timely discussion on how pharmaceutical manufacturers approach portfolio ideation, portfolio development, and strategic growth in today’s increasingly complex healthcare environment.
 
Stephen is joined by Joe Hendrickson, Head of Strategy and Corporate Development for Serovia, for a conversation focused on how manufacturers identify unmet market needs, evaluate product opportunities, prioritize development pathways, and make strategic decisions amid growing industry pressure.
 
The discussion explores how pharmaceutical companies move from early-stage ideation to portfolio evaluation, development, commercialization, and lifecycle planning. As manufacturers face rising pricing pressure, market access barriers, regulatory expectations, competitive intensity, supply chain constraints, and evolving stakeholder demands, disciplined portfolio strategy has become more important than ever.
 
Listeners will gain perspective on how manufacturers are navigating uncertainty, adapting their growth strategies, and building more resilient portfolio models designed to bring meaningful therapies and solutions to market.
Special Guest
Joe HendricksonHead of Strategy and Corporate Development Serovia

Ayurvedic Support for the Transition Into Menopause with Maria Gabriela Guevara | The Holistic Pharmacy Podcast

Today’s guest dropped an unbelievable amount of wisdom in the span of just one podcast episode. She and I both align on so many topics as you will discover in our conversation. We both believe that women have the power to intuit what is best for them and their bodies.Women, especially midlife women, have been taught for far too long that their suffering is "just a part of aging." The system has also taught us that when we have symptoms, we should reach for a drug to fix it (and often holistic medicine is thought of as an alternative herb or supplement).My guest asserts that when symptoms arrive for women in midlife and perimenopause, it is often a wake up call to how we are living our lives, particularly the accumulation of not so nourishing choices in the last couple of decades. Hormones shift, revealing what has already been happening. Women can then heed the call to pay attention to foundational living (how they are eating, sleeping, managing energy, stress, etc) and prevent further disease down the road.The common approach to manage symptoms with herbs and/or HRT are only addressing the tip of the iceberg and are not going to get at the root cause of symptoms. Perimenopause and menopause does not have to be a negative life sentence to the rest of your life, rather it can be seen as an initiation and invitation to finally start prioritizing yourself.Maria Gabriela is a certified Ayurveda Health Counselor, a doctor of pharmacy (Pharm.D.), a 200 hour certified yoga teacher, and founder of Intuitive Ayurveda. She helps people in perimenopause and menopause feel better in their bodies using Ayurveda, science-backed tools, and intuitive coaching — so they can celebrate this phase of life instead of dreading it.The eastern and western perspectives of medicine each have something to offer us, and Maria Gabriela understands this dance. Her goal is to educate on Ayurvedic tools that can (and should) be individualized to each complex person.She strives to help her clients tune into the messages their bodies are sending them. Ultimately, she believes every person is the expert on what is best for them, and can be empowered to hone in on which tools they need to support themselves in mind, body, and spirit.Connect with Maria Gabriela via:Email: maria@intuitiveayurveda.comWebsite: Intuitive AyurvedaIG: @intuitive_ayurveda

Asembia's Specialty Pharmacy Summit Rewind 2026 | 6/6

This is the Pharmacy Podcast Network's ASEMBIA 2026 rewind!
We're dedicated to bringing you inside coverage of the pharmacy nation's biggest events with on the street style interviews with keynote speakers, attendees, exhibitors, and recurring guests who make each year special. 
This is part six of our six part series!
We'd like to thank Finch Marketing for sponsoring this episode!
On this episode we interview:
Nicolle McClure - President, Finch Marketing
Seth Chaney - CEO, 609 Health
Natalie Ryan - Vice President of Specialty Pharmacy
Srulik Dvorsky - TailorMed
Michael Oleksiw and Abby Reynolds - Pleio
Fran Gregory - PharmD, Cardinal Health
 

Compounding Advocacy in Heels: 2026 State Legislation Edition | Essential: The Pharmacy Compounding Podcast

This episode we look at some of the latest compounding news, and then we’ve got a deep dive into state-level legislation with the Leading Ladies of Pharmacy Compounding Advocacy.What bills are being introduced? What do they really mean when you read the detail? How will they affect state policies, and what could come next? And, of course, how are APC and compounding pharmacies fighting back against the bad bills that put patients at risk?If you’re a compounder, if you have patients who use compounded medications, or if you’re a patient yourself, you’ll want to hear this.Links from the podcast:The FDA statement on excluding GLP-1s from bulk compounding: https://fllw.me/491oGl3FDA Law Blog on the state of peptide compounding: https://fllw.me/4cpFF2C (part 1), https://fllw.me/4nxd13G (part 2)Is It Legit? to find a state-licensed compounding pharmacy: https://a4pc.org/isitlegitJoin APC! https://a4pc.org/join

Birth Rights, Medical Bills & Legal Advocacy with Andi Orwoll, Esq. | MaternalRx

Birth Rights, Medical Bills & Maternal Advocacy with Andi Orwoll, EsqIn this powerful episode of MaternalRx, Dr. Danielle Plummer sits down with Nevada attorney and founder of Your Legal Doula, Andi Orwoll, to discuss the often-overlooked legal and financial realities families face during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum recovery.From navigating IVF paperwork and unexpected C-sections to battling insurance denials and understanding birth rights, Andi shares how her own journey into motherhood inspired her to create a legal advocacy practice specifically for pregnant and postpartum families.This conversation explores the intersection of maternal health, patient advocacy, legal protections, informed consent, workplace rights, and the emotional toll of navigating the U.S. healthcare system during one of life’s most vulnerable seasons.In this episode, we discuss:- Why birth rights matter- The legal gaps in maternal healthcare- Insurance denials and surprise medical bills- IVF, fertility care, and the hidden administrative burden- Informed consent and patient advocacy during labor- The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA)- The midwifery model of care vs. traditional obstetric care- Maternal mental load and postpartum vulnerability- Why tracking medical records, bills, and receipts matters- Navigating medical bills and insurance appealsKey Takeaways:“Policy never overrides your rights.”Andi explains how many patients are intimidated in medical settings and may not realize they have the legal right to informed consent, respectful care, and bodily autonomy during pregnancy and birth.Birth experiences matter.Even when outcomes are medically positive, the emotional and psychological experience of birth can have lasting effects. Advocacy, education, and support can profoundly shape those experiences.The paperwork burden is real.Pregnancy often comes with overwhelming administrative tasks: insurance appeals, billing disputes, maternity leave paperwork, provider reimbursements, and more — all during an emotionally and physically vulnerable time.Midwives, doulas, OBs, pharmacists, and lawyers all have a role.Maternal healthcare works best when it’s collaborative. This episode highlights the importance of interdisciplinary support systems for pregnant families.Track everything.One of the biggest practical pearls from this episode: keep copies of:- Medical bills- Insurance explanations of benefits (EOBs)- Receipts- Appointment dates- Correspondence with insurance companies- Workplace accommodation requestsDocumentation can make all the difference if problems arise later.About the Guest:Andi Orwoll is a Nevada-licensed attorney and founder of Your Legal Doula, a legal advocacy practice focused on supporting families navigating pregnancy, birth, postpartum recovery, workplace accommodations, and healthcare systems in the United States.Inspired by her own experience with IVF, an unexpected hospital birth, and overwhelming postpartum paperwork, Andi created Your Legal Doula to help families understand their rights and confidently advocate for themselves during pregnancy and birth.* Follow Andi:- https://yourlegaldoula.com/- Instagram @yourlegaldoulaAbout the Host:Danielle Plummer is a pharmacist, antepartum doula, and founder of Obstet-Rx. Through education, advocacy, and pharmacogenetics, she helps women navigate hyperemesis gravidarum and manage medications through complex pregnancy-related conditions.* Follow Danielle:- www.HGPharmacist.com- linkedin.com/in/daniellerplummerMemorable Quotes“We are not playing. We are here to have the birth experience that we want.”“Policy never overrides your rights.”“The most important work you are doing during your perinatal season should not be paperwork.”“The way we are treated during birth matters.”Resources Mentionedhttps://yourlegaldoula.com/https://hgpharmacist.com/Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (EEOC): www.eeoc.gov/Disclaimer:This podcast episode is intended for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or medical advice. The opinions expressed are those of the speakers and do not reflect the views of their employers or affiliated organizations.

Why the Pharmacy Supply Chain Breaks — and What Leaders Must Do About It | Executive Dose

A leadership-level discussion on why drug shortages and supply instability continue to challenge pharmacy, and what executives must understand about operations, compliance, sourcing, and strategy to build a more durable supply chain.