Pharmacy Podcast Network

Serving the Deaf Community through Pharmacy & Special feature with Bruce Kneeland | TWIRx

This Week in Pharmacy --we're in #TWIRx mode, dancing with joy for the opening game of the UConn Huskies, go UConn School of Pharmacy!Today's sponsor is Independent Pharmacy Cooperative (IPC) Digital Health platform iCare+ and Happier at Home, helping pharmacies build new revenues through home care services. Perfect fit for Independent Pharmacies! In the news, the Pennsylvania Auditor General says DHS failed to oversee pharmacy benefit managers, costing taxpayers, reported in News from the States. Next, there's Sweeping DEA Operation to investigate Pharmacy Burglaries And Illegal Sales Of Addictive Prescription Medications. And, celebration happy news from High Point University School of Pharmacy --HPU’s New Pharmacy Students Start Their Year with a Day of Service!HPU pharmacy students Sydney Jarrett, Allen Thompson, Briana Jordan, Nicole Nimpson, Breanna Fulton and Roly Eban worked to organize the West End Ministries’ food pantry.The PPN is headed to Nashville October 6-9 to provide press coverage of the NASP 2024, conenct with me if you're going! Today's first guest is an entrepreneur, she has a mission to help the hard of hearing and deaf people who need Pharmacist's care and she's working with Independent Community Pharmacies to help them implement services your community needs, this is Dr. Ashley Walker, PharmD. Our 2nd feature is with the O.G. of Pharmacy Journalism and business innovation over the past 40+ years, host of Pharmacy CrossRoads, Bruce Kneeland. Please share this episode, use hashtag #TWIRx, thank you! 

Front & Center at NACDS Total Store Expo | Part One

The Pharmacy Podcast Network was 'Front & Center' at the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) TSE, Total Store Expo 2024 covering the leading trade-show for our national and regional chain pharmacies.
In part one of this series, I sat down with Ray Vuono with the Independent Pharmacy Provider Network ( IPPN ) & talked about clinical treatment management and other healthcare services pulled through the #pharmacy.
Next, I talked with Ashton S. Maaraba, J.D, Independent Pharmacy Cooperative (IPC) Digital Health, LLC and talked about the #DigitalHealth platfrom in use today helping pharmacy owners leverage #telemedicine to provide more services to communities across the nation.
Wolters Kluwer Health strategy leader Garry Marshall, MBA, with evidence-based clinical content information delivery to support our pharmacies for critical decision making support.
Next, I talked with the innovative and creative Autumn-Kyoko C. Cushman, CEO, Co-Founder, of ShiftRx. "Flex-work use to be the normal. #Burnout wasn't as prevalent years ago, before the pandemic." #ShiftRx is revolutionizing the pharmacy care staffing landscape by providing seamless sourcing to integration of temporary healthcare providers.
The fifth interview is with Flash Returns LLC and Dr. Anthony Ricciardone, PharmD. #FlashReturns is a returns platform that helps pharmacies get rid of expired or expiring products from their shelves. They offer a simple process with no upfront costs, and can even log products for customers depending on the return type. 
Our final interview of episode one of three, is with Mark Kinney, Government Affairs Executive at Independent Pharmacy Cooperative (IPC). "PBM Reform is not only happening in Washington DC, but throughout the nation in other states, we're seeing #PBMReform victories."
Listen to part one in the comments or on any #Podcast platform.
Thank you Novavax, Babson Diagnostics, YARAL Pharma, and Independent Pharmacy Cooperative (IPC) for your support of this press coverage of the #NACDSTSE 2024.

Oh Yeah! Topical Pain Medications! | Pain Pod

Topical medications are utilized around the globe at appreciatively higher rates than in our country, so what’s the barriers? “Knowledge” is a great place to start, so join us on this episode of the Pain Pod to go deeper (pun completely intended) into topical pain medications!Come one, come all, to the Pain Pod!!!Pain Guy• www.painguy.us

Small Patients, Big Impact: Pediatric Pharmacists & Complex Care | Pediatric Pharmacist Review

Dr. Richard Grossberg, MD, is a renowned physician based in Ohio with a focus on pediatric medicine. He is a key member of the Rainbow Babies Complex Care Program, where he excels in managing the intricate medical needs of children with complex conditions. Additionally, Dr. Grossberg serves as the Medical Director of the Hattie Larlham Center for Children with Disabilities in Mantua, Ohio. In these roles, he is recognized for his dedication to enhancing pediatric care through both innovative treatments and compassionate, patient-centered approaches. His extensive experience and leadership in these prominent programs underscore his commitment to improving the lives of children with special medical needs.

Pennsylvania Moves Forward with PBM Reform | PBM Reform Podcast

Pharmacy owner Tom DePietro, PharmD and Pennsylvania State Representative Jessica Behnam join the PBM Reform Podcast to discuss the major win for Pennsylvania tax payers and Pharmacy Care. HB 1993 is the result of bipartisan efforts – led by state Rep. Jess Benham (D-36) – to ensure that Pennsylvanians are no longer being screwed and that access to local, independent pharmacies is maintained.Gov. Josh Shapiro joined Pennsylvania Insurance Commissioner Michael Humphreys, members of the General Assembly and local pharmacists at Thompson Pharmacy in Blair County for a ceremonial bill signing of bipartisan reforms in the 2024-25 budget. The reforms aim to increase oversight of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), the hidden “middlemen” of the pharmaceutical supply chain who largely go unchecked and unregulated as they negotiate the price of prescription drugs, passing the costs down to Pennsylvanians.Shapiro recently signed House Bill (HB) 1993 into law, providing stronger protections for commercially insured patients in the commonwealth and increasing regulatory oversight of PBMs.

Top Trends for Healthcare Marketers | TWIRx

We kick off 'This Week in Pharmacy' with a news review starting with an interview from Pharmacy Times with Rina Shah, SVP of Walgreens about -- "Sustainable Care Models Must Expand Role of Pharmacist" Rina discussed what the future of sustainable care models in the pharmaceutical industry. We also note the article titled: "Community Pharmacists Can Impact Disparities in Care Delivery" Drug Topics interviews Jasmine Perry, PharmD, senior clinical pharmacist, professional engagement and quality at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina. Access In some rural areas of the United States, pharmacists are the only health care providers that a community can access.Our guest, Vincent Grippi is the Founder and CEO of Grippi Media. He brings over 16 years of experience helping companies leverage digital marketing to accelerate business growth, reach new customers and build brand equity. 
 
Vincent has designed and implemented digital marketing strategies for startups and Fortune 500 companies both agency-side and in-house. His work has been featured in AdWeek, Business Insider, Fierce Healthcare, Marketing Dive and more. 
 

Building Relationships: Talking PBM Reform and Specialty Pharmacy | NASP Specialty Pharmacy Podcast

During this episode of the NASP Podcast, Sheila Arquette, President & CEO of NASP, speaks with Linda Clark and Brad Gallagher, Co-leaders of the Health Care Controversies Team at Barclay Damon, about the recent Federal Trade Commission (FTC) interim report on Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs), challenges specialty pharmacies experience when impacted by anti-competitive practices, and a future for specialty pharmacy that broadens the profession and continues to facilitate excellent patient care.

Business Lessons to Put into Use Today | Happier at Home PRN

David Mammano has started several businesses from scratch and now he uses those experiences to make a positive impact in the world of business. David’s experiences in comedy, television, radio, podcasting, magazine/book publishing, professional speaking, events and business groups has been instrumental in his business journey. Listen as hosts Debbie Marcello-founder of Happier At Home, and Todd Eury draw lessons learned from David that you could adapt to your business today!https://www.davidmammano.com/, https://www.happierathomefranchise.com
 

PBM Reform, ECAPS, and How You Can Take Action | Locked On Pharmacy

Join us on Locked On Pharmacy with special guest Michael Hogue, CEO of APhA, as we dive into PBM Reform and explore ECAPS (Equitable Community Access to Pharmacy Services). Learn how these initiatives empower pharmacists and patients, and discover actionable steps you can take to drive change in the pharmacy landscape.

Remote Holistic Programs to Boost Your Business's Impact and Income w/ Laura Baum | The Holistic Pharmacy Podcast

I firmly believe that holistic lifestyle medicine is the way to better overall health outcomes and it can be an easy addition to your existing practice. So I recently had a Masterclass with today’s podcast guest covering the 5 Critical Daily Business Activities For Massive Impact And Growth In 2024 - and she is sharing some of these tips on today’s episode! Laura Baum is a holistic business coach who helps health service-based providers, who work on their feet many hours a week, shift into new types of product offerings that don't require as much energy or time out of them, but still adds impact, value and money to their bottom lines. She also helps these providers step into new leadership roles to strengthen their industries.Laura is the creator of Everyday Holistic, a health coaching model that makes herbalism and holistic lifestyle tools very easy for health service-based practitioners' patients/ clients to implement without many hours-of-service fulfillment required by them. This creates a sustainable solution to build and grow a business without overexertion fulfilling services but still making a notable impact.Laura was a health practitioner who was only serving in a single session type model (50 + hours service fulfillment a week, multiple locations). If she could not fulfill services everything would stop and that felt terrible. She decided to learn how to make that not the case. Now her company, Laura's Botanicals has a multi-platform voice, a team of VA's and products that sell while she is away doing other things which equals less stress around service fulfillment.Laura is also the coordinator of the Richmond, Virginia Chapter of Advance Innovation Society and she offers monthly meet ups in the downtown/ arts district of Richmond, Virginia.Connect with Laura Baum:Website: Laura's BotanicalsFB: Laura's Botanicals LLC.IG: @laurasbotanicalsLI: Laura BaumGifts from Laura:-Help your community start and grow a health supporting garden with our gardening course that is free to access here: https://learn.laurasbotanicals.com/workshop-signup -Help your community develop their own holistic lifestyle workspace in their homes so that they can integrate holistic tools on their own successfully with our course that is free to access here: https://dYYwLvVGJ9ppi5gieK00.memberships.msgsndr.com/offers/564f8f89-39a0-46a6-976b-e7009d35142e-Grab the replay from our recent Masterclass: 5 Critical Daily Business Activities For Massive Impact And Growth In 2024 https://youtu.be/dc6pBV8XgIA 

Here's How One Regional Chain Uses Marketing To Boost Profits | Pharmacy Crossroads

According to Dave Falk, President of Sav Mor Pharmacies in central Illinois he has found a way to spend less on advertising and get more.  His secret, he works with a well known marketing agency that specializes in independent community pharmacy.  In this episode he is joined by Nicolle McClure, President of GRx Marketing.  Together they dig deep into the programs and processes they use to help Sav Mor do more and be better.  

Mindful Meds: Anticholinergic Medications and Dementia Risk | Geriatric Pharmacy Focus

Anticholinergic Cognitive Burden scale:  https://corumpharmacy.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Anticholinergic-cognitive-burden-scale.pdf2023 AGS Beers Criteria:  https://agsjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/jgs.18372Dr. Noll Campbell:  linkedin.com/in/noll-campbell-a927ba243Regenstrief Institute:  https://www.regenstrief.org/person/noll-l-campbell/Dr. Tamara Ruggles:  linkedin.com/in/tamara-ruggles-491882251

Surfin' USP! (797 & 800 Compliance ft. Dan Castellanos) | Framework Focus

In Episode 15 of FrameworkFocus, Dr. Mark Fulton sits down with Dan Castellanos from Acute Care Pharmaceuticals to delve into the critical aspects of USP 797/800 compliance. Dan shares his background and career journey before discussing the role of Acute Care Pharmaceuticals in supporting pharmacies with sterile and hazardous drug compounding.Listeners will gain insights into the importance of sterile compounding, the challenges of maintaining USP 797 compliance, and the pitfalls to avoid. Dan also explains the identification and management of hazardous drugs, highlighting the significance of USP 800 compliance.The episode wraps up with a look at future trends in USP guidelines and their environmental impact. Tune in for an informative discussion on ensuring pharmacy compliance in these essential areas.

The Dark Side of Sports: A Deep Dive into PEDs

Join the Sports Pharmacy Podcast for an in-depth examination of performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs) in sports. This episode unpacks the history and evolution of PEDs, from their early use in ancient civilizations to the game-changing introduction of synthetic steroids in the 20th century. We shed light on the different categories of PEDs, such as anabolic steroids and stimulants, and the sophisticated methods used to enhance athletic performance. Additionally, we discuss the ongoing arms race between detection agencies and those seeking to dodge these scientific checks, highlighting major scandals that have shaped contemporary anti-doping policies.
 

Focusing on Expanding Wound Care | TWIRx

Welcome to This Week in Pharmacy where we touch base on Pharmacy Times Reports on "Community Pharmacy's Existential Question: Should you Chase Product Revenues or Service Margins by Troy Trygstag PharmD. We talk about the Ohio Capital article on PBMs skimming millions of dollars from tax-payers, and Forbes reports on Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drugs is disrupting the PBM contracts and their work with Blue Shield of California. Big time news!! 
Let's talk about Wound Care on This Week in Pharmacy: William Padula, PhD from the Alfred E. Mann School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences and-or David G. Armstrong MD from the Keck School of Medicine of USC, are talking with Todd Eury on TWIRx about a recent proposal from Medicare is calling to  eliminate coverage of some of skin substitute therapies, and the potential serious health risks that many Americans will face by limiting them.
Skin substitutes, made from donated amniotic tissue, greatly improve wound care outcomes and help patients avoid limb amputations—a procedure that can double the risk of death for diabetic patients. This Medicare proposal under consideration will deny coverage of over 200 skin substitutes and limit how doctors can properly treat patients will leave tens of thousands of Medicare beneficiaries without treatment.

Addressing Equity and Fundraising in Digital Health | Digital Therapeutalks

In this episode of Digital Therapeutics, host Simi Burn, PharmD engages in a deep conversation with Melanie Das, PhD, a San Francisco-based freelance Science and Medical writer specializing in fundraising for early-stage biotech startups. Melanie discusses her transition from bench scientist to freelance writer, focusing on the challenges and opportunities in digital health innovation, equity, and the role of AI in healthcare.Key Points Discussed:-Melanie’s background as a bench scientist and transition to freelance Science and Medical writer-Insights on the protests against AI in healthcare by nurses and the need for inclusivity in technology adoption-Examples of AI perpetuating healthcare inequalities and the importance of inclusive technology development-Strategies for early-stage startups to effectively target messaging and secure funding-The disparity in venture capital funding for women of color and the need for educational reform in venture capital-Initiatives to empower women of color in digital health and promote diversity in healthcare innovation-Using LinkedIn and other digital platforms to become thought leaders and advocate for changeHost: Simi Burn, PharmDLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simi-burn-pharmd/Guest: Melanie Das, PhDLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melanie-das2023/Website: https://www.consult-brainwaves.com/

Breaking the Silence: Expert Panel on Understanding and Preventing Stillbirths | MaternalRx

In today’s must-listen episode, "Breaking the Silence: Expert Panel on Understanding and Preventing Stillbirths," host Danielle Plummer, PharmD, brings together three renowned experts in stillbirth: Dr. Harvey Kliman, MD, PhD, the world’s leading expert on the placenta and Director of the Reproductive and Placental Research Unit at Yale School of Medicine; Jennica Hill of Measure the Placenta; and Samantha Durante Banerjee, Executive Director of PUSH for Empowered Pregnancy.Dr. Kliman, whose life’s mission is to prevent all preventable stillbirths, shares his groundbreaking insights into the placenta's critical role in pregnancy. Jennica Hill and Samantha Durante Banerjee, both survivors of stillbirth, offer powerful perspectives and practical advice from their advocacy work with Measure the Placenta and PUSH for Empowered Pregnancy.Tune in to hear them dive deep into the vital role of the placenta, essential steps for preventing stillbirth, and valuable resources available for those who have experienced such a loss. Don’t miss this enlightening and empowering discussion that could make a difference in the lives of many.About Harvey Kliman:Dr. Kliman, an MD, PhD graduate from the University of Chicago, has dedicated over forty years to advancing our understanding of infertility and pregnancy complications. His contributions to placental research include developing the "Kliman" method of trophoblast purification, insights into trophoblast differentiation and invasion, and the discovery of fetal fibronectin in the placenta. He is currently exploring the critical role of serotonin in placental and fetal growth. To learn more about his extensive research, visit klimanlabs.yale.edu.***Beyond his research and teaching at Yale, Dr. Kliman consults on complex cases of unexplained infertility and pregnancy issues. For support please contact him at harvey.kliman@yale.edu.To learn more about Samantha and Angel Alana:https://www.pushpregnancy.org/our-teamTo learn more about Jennica:Mom to Hugo, born still October 2021http://www.jennicahill.com/, Jennica Hill on IMDb, Watch INTERSECTION the Series (I co-created, co-wrote, co-produced, and acted in it!), Jennica’s YouTube ChannelMeasure the Placenta:Measure the Placenta’s mission is to share information about placenta size as a measurable risk factor to potentially prevent stillbirths. Visit Measure the Placenta to find these resources and many more:- List (by state) of providers who will measure using Estimated Placental Volume (EPV): measuretheplacenta.org/providers- How to measure the placenta: measuretheplacenta.org/how- Resources for loss families: measuretheplacenta.org/lossfamilies- Information about requesting EPV if you're pregnant: measuretheplacenta.org/pregnant- How to implement EPV as a practitioner: measuretheplacenta.org/practitionerPUSH for Empowered Pregnancy:www.pushpregnancy.org- Donate to both PUSH and Measure the Placenta at pushpregnancy.org/donate (mention MTP in the comments to earmark)- Resources for stillbirth families: pushpregnancy.org/resources- Resources for subsequent pregnancies after loss: pushpregnancy.org/pal- Empowered Pregnancy Tips for stillbirth prevention: pushpregnancy.org/tips (including - Advocating for Yourself & Questions to Ask Your Provider: pushpregnancy.org/advocate)- Stillbirth Prevention Tools for providers: pushpregnancy.org/tools (including Rainbow Clinic Model: pushpregnancy.org/rainbowclinic)- Order Educational Materials: pushpregnancy.org/materials- Online Pregnancy After Loss Provider Training: pushpregnancy.thinkific.com (use code PPN at checkout for 65% off!)- Stillbirth Awareness PSA Ad (YouTube: https://youtu.be/gwhCok9l-2k?si=jJMtOtbcrfs1MKsR)NICHD Stillbirth Advocacy Working Group Patient Listening Session recording: https://youtu.be/hFjKp-yz6-U?si=RryM422HZ748Do4TNational Postpartum Awareness Week for Black, Brown & Indigenous Birthing People: www.speakmovechange.net/paw (recordings from PAW2024)Additionally, reach out to Chasing the Rainbows, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting and uniting baby loss survivors across all 50 states. They provide free daily support, guidance, and resources to individuals, couples, and families dealing with infertility or grieving after pregnancy and infant loss. For more details, visit chasingtherainbows.org.

Navigating the Legal Waters: Introduction to Legal Shark Week with Todd Eury and Darshan Kulkarni | Legal Shark Week

Welcome to the inaugural episode of Legal Shark Week, a podcast dedicated to exploring the complex and ever-evolving landscape of healthcare law. In this episode, hosts Todd Eury and Darshan Kulkarni introduce the podcast's mission, goals, and what listeners can expect in future episodes. Todd and Darshan discuss the importance of staying informed about legal trends and the critical role that legal expertise plays in the healthcare industry.
 

First Accessible GI Mapping Microbiome Test with Linta Mustafa | Holistic Pharmacy Podcast

I’m back this week with another fascinating conversation about the foundation of health. You guessed it, we are diving deep into the gut again today!I’m joined by a fiercely passionate and intelligent woman who is innovating healthcare by combining technology and integrative screening tools with accessibility. Linta Mustafa's mission with Vitract is to make a significant impact on patient experience and quality of care by making gut microbiome health less elusive and far more accessible. As the CEO and co-founder of Vitract, a next-generation microbiome test, Linta leverages her MSc in medical science with a specialization in genetics. Before founding Vitract, she spent several years in banking and building another company that utilized proteomics to understand longevity.Connect with Linta via:Email: linta@vitract.com Website: Vitract.comIG: @lintaaaa, @vitractofficialLinked In: Linta MustafaLinta has generously offered a discount for your first test with Vitract for podcast listeners with the code: “Marina10”

New Rx Leadership & Laughing with a Pharmacy Dad | TWIRx

On This Week in Pharmacy, we welcome back Cory Jenks, PharmD, Pharmacist, Comedian, Dad, and author of his second book "I guess I'm a Dad Now" --A Humorous Handbook for Newish Dads Who Don't Want to Suck.Next we have Dr. Robert Maher PharmD inside the PPN Studios. The Pennsylvania Pharmacists Care Network (PPCN) is pleased to announce that Dr. Rob Maher has been selected to serve as its new President and Chief Operating Officer (COO). Dr. Maher brings over 30 years of experience working in independent community pharmacy practice, ambulatory care pharmacy, long-term care pharmacy and hospital pharmacy.
This episode of 'This Week in Pharmacy' is sponsored by Novavax and the Pennsylvania Pharmacists Care Network (PPCN)