Pharmacy Podcast Network

Trauma Informed in Primary Care & Nervous System Response | The Beyond Functional Pharmacy Podcast

We are not taught in preventative or primary care the relationship that ones trauma can have on their overall health and wellbeing. Being trauma informed can help the practitioner create protocols and plans for the client, including nervous system repair strategies for their optimal health and reaching their goals.

Amplifying Pharmacy through Collaborations with Ahunna Freeman | The Holistic Pharmacy Podcast

Hello fellow humans and healthcare leaders! I hope everyone had an amazing Valentine’s day and keeping up with the theme, I am beyond honored to introduce my next guest who has so much heart and courage. With this episode, we hope to inspire other pharmacists to lean into their unique qualities and coaching. My guest’s message to listeners is this: use the power of collaboration to fulfill your professional calling even if it's outside your comfort zone; just learn as you go.You don't have to wait on the sidelines to be granted the professional power & permission to help and heal our patients. There are organizations, patients, and providers that are looking for our expertise. For the ones that aren't, we'll keep educating them along the way without compromising our potential.Ahunna Freeman is a Nigerian-American. She completed her undergraduate studies in Chemistry at The University of North Carolina at Asheville. She earned her Doctor of Pharmacy Degree at Campbell University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences.Ahunna Freeman began her career in pharmacy as a community pharmacist in one of the big box retail pharmacy giants. There, she fell in love with problem-solving using her skills and expertise. In 2014, Ahunna quit corporate America, opened Southside Discount Pharmacy with her husband, and began the journey of pharmacy ownership, preceptorship, and entrepreneurship. She is the president of Aligned Care LLC, a healthcare company that endorses a team-based approach to patient care in community practices. Aligned Care LLC provides consulting services to pharmacists and other healthcare providers as well as preventive care services for medical practices.Ahunna is an established trusted pillar of support for health and wellness in her virtual and in-person communities. She is passionate about preventive care, clinical services in community pharmacies, patient education/health literacy, and pharmacist-provider collaborations that provide real patient care solutions in community practices.Connect with Ahunna via:Email: DrFreeman@SouthsideDiscountRx.com  Website: Southside Discount Pharmacy, Aligned CareFB: Southside Discount PharmacyIG: @southsidediscountpharmacyLinked In: Ahunna Freeman, PharmD, BCGPMention this episode to receive a 10% discount offer on any product of Aligned Care LLC either from Aligned Care Academy products or MyPharmacist product.

Insights from the Experts: The Carolan Group on Medical Science Liaison | TWIRx

March 8th 2024: This Week in Pharmacy we talk 'Medical Science Liaisons' and #Pharmacists with the The Carolan Group -- Sarah Snyder PharmD and Tom Caravela!Our special correspondence coverage from Dr. Marci Strauss, PharmD, President of Maryland Pharmacists Association on State Associations and updates.On this Episode of #TWIRx we're reviewing the #PBMReform temperature heating up, #DrugShortages, the #CyberAttacks impact on #PublicHealth, and sending a 'Tweet' to Mark Cuban to say thank you for the amazing testimony to the #WhiteHouse Panel discussion on #pharmacy benefit managers.All this and a special thank you to YARAL Pharma for sponsoring today's TWIRx

The FUTURE of Pennsylvania Pharmacy at PPA 2024 | Pennsylvania Pharmacists Association

This is the Pharmacy Podcast Network's press coverage special episode of the 2024 Pennsylvania Pharmacist Association's Annual Conference. The PPA 2024 was on February 2nd through 4th in Harrisburg. There was a record setting number of pharmacy student participants ready to learn about the future of pharmacy care in the Keystone State. The educational programming was stacked with some amazing pharmacist providers and the networking events connected pharmacy operators and academia with industry businesses supporting pharmacy care in Pennsylvania. 
 
In this episode: 
Mayank (Dr. Mak) Amin, PharmD, RPh, MBA 'Superman Pharmacist,' Community Servant at Skippack Pharmacy
Anthony Mahajan Health Law Alliance 
Chichi Ilonzo Momah, PharmD, CPGx  CEO & Founder Springfield Pharmaceuticals LLC  & Springfield Pharmacy 
Erich Cushey, PharmDOwner/Pharmacist at Curtis Pharmacy 
Jena Quinn, PharmD, BCPPS Perfecting Peds | Host 'Pediatric Pharmacist Review' 
John DeJames Manager of Clinical Services and DevelopmentValue Drug CompanyJon Minkin NimbleRx The press coverage for the PPA 2024 is sponsored by PrimeRx the Powerful Pharmacy Management Software That Works Hard So You Don’t Have To and we'd also like to thank RxSafe for sponsoring the PPN's press coverage. Check out PrimeRx.ioand visit RxSafe.com

How Integrated Care Produces Superior Outcomes: Rheumatoid Arthritis | Specialty Solutions; A Podcast on Improving Clinical Outcomes

How Integrated Care Produces Superior Outcomes: Rheumatoid ArthritisThis is the third segment of our four-part series outlining how the Shields Health Solutions integrated care model generates superior clinical outcomes in various complex disease states, anchored by Jennifer Donovan, PharmD, VP of Clinical Services at Shields Health Solutions. This week, we also spoke with Anthony Morelli, PharmD, BCGP, CSP, Clinical Pharmacist at Shields Health Solutions to address how Shields partners set themselves apart in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) care.Jennifer Donovan, PharmD - Vice President of Clinical Services at Shields Health Solutions and Anthony Morelli, PharmD, BCGP, CSP - Clinical Pharmacist at Shields Health Solutions

What is Congress Doing to Help with PBM Reform? | PBM Reform Podcast

We're excited to welcome back Congressmen Buddy Carter, with the 1st District of Georgia. Breck L. Rice with ServRx hosts this special PBM Reform Podcast episode. 
Understanding PBM's Role At the core of this complex narrative are the PBMs, entities that have long operated in the shadows of healthcare, negotiating drug prices, and managing prescription drug benefits. They are the unseen intermediaries among health insurance companies, Medicare Part D plans, and employers, wielding significant influence over what drugs are covered and at what price.
The call for reform has been fuelled by concerns that PBMs contribute to skyrocketing drug prices through opaque pricing schemes and rebates, with critics arguing for measures to enhance competition, transparency, and ultimately reduce costs for consumers.
Yet, as the recent Congressional delay demonstrates, the path to reform is fraught with complexity. A Delayed Decision: Implications and Insights The postponement of PBM reform legislation reflects more than just a legislative stalemate; it underscores the significant challenges in balancing competing interests within the healthcare sector. 
While the delay may be seen as a setback by advocates of reform, it also highlights the difficulties in enacting changes in a highly regulated and interconnected industry. The momentum for reform, as evidenced by the support from 39 state attorneys general and ongoing investigations by federal agencies, suggests that this issue remains at the forefront of healthcare policy debates.
The coalition of state AGs, along with proposed bills aimed at increasing transparency and regulatory oversight, signal a continued push for legislative solutions. Looking Ahead: The Future of PBM Reform Despite the current pause, the conversation around PBM reform is far from over.
 
The landscape is marked by a blend of cautious optimism and unresolved tensions, with stakeholders closely watching how future legislative efforts will unfold. The need for reform is clear, with calls for greater transparency, fair pricing, and increased competition echoing across the healthcare industry. As the debate continues, it remains to be seen how Congress will navigate these complex issues and what impact future actions will have on drug costs, patient access, and the overall healthcare system.
 
What is clear, however, is that the path forward requires a delicate balancing act, one that reconciles the need for innovation and efficiency with the imperative of ensuring equitable access to medications for all Americans.
 
Written by Anthony Raphael author at Medriva

Are the PBMs a threat to Public Health? | PBM Reform Podcast | PBM Reform Updates

Anthony V. Minniti, RPh FACA joins the PPN on the PBM Reform Podcast to talk about why the PBMs, in their current state need to be removed from pharmacy care.As drug prices soar, the White House is taking action by hosting a pivotal listening session on Monday, aiming to dissect and potentially reform the practices of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). This roundtable will unite federal representatives and industry insiders, including Mark Cuban of Cost Plus Drug Company, to scrutinize PBMs' roles in shaping drug coverage and pricing. The focus is on the opaque dealings of PBMs, which many argue contribute to inflated costs for both consumers and the broader healthcare system.Shocking revelations unveil steep markups by the leading #PBM affecting West Virginia's public employees. The mail-order pharmacy owned by the PBM has been reimbursed as much as 100 times more than other pharmacies for specialty medications. This concerning pattern underscores the urgent need for increased transparency and accountability measures for #PBMs. Pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) reform has emerged as a bipartisan priority in a divided Congress, as both Republicans and Democrats have advanced a myriad of bills that would begin to address PBMs, their lack of transparency, and misalignment of the market. At the same time, lobbyists that represent large PBMs continue to argue that drug companies (not integrated PBMs) are to blame for high employer or patient costs.

The Time Is NOW To Change The Narrative on Payments In Pharmacy | Pharmacy Crossroads

There is good news for pharmacy owners and in this episode we hear from two experts who are helping to bring much needed revenue to pharmacies.  And, what's even better the payments are coming from the medical side of the insurance industry, not the pharmacy side.   Jeff Harrell, PharmD., and CEO of Cascadia Pharmacies is joined by Tara Pfund, PharmD with AssureRx.  They talk about the success Harrell is having working with payers to perform clinical services and be compensated.  
 

Talking A.I | NASP Specialty Pharmacy Podcast

During this episode of the NASP Podcast, Sheila Arquette, President & CEO of NASP, chats about A.I. in Specialty Pharmacy with Carl Mazzanti, Co-Founder and President of eMazzanti Technologies, Microsoft’s four-time Partner of the Year and one of the premier IT consulting services for businesses throughout the New York metropolitan area and internationally. Sheila Arquette, President & CEO of NASP, Carl Mazzanti, Co-Founder and President of eMazzanti Technologies

From Western Medicine to Naturopathic Care with Heather Hardin | The Holistic Pharmacy Podcast

 I still can’t believe we’re already on season 7 of the podcast - marking 7 years!And I also can’t wait to introduce my next guest, who I personally got the honor to know as a human and student in my herbal practitioner program. Heather Hardin received her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Florida in 2005 and is a Board-Certified Ambulatory Care Specialist. After working as a community pharmacist, Dr. Hardin became a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Florida College of Pharmacy from 2010 to 2018.Heather currently owns her own health and wellness company, Halo Health Services, where she helps clients find more natural ways to address the root causes of their health concerns, decreasing dependence on prescription medications. She works to identify and address the root cause of conditions instead of merely treating the symptoms. Heather teaches yoga, leads meditations, and sells her own CBD products. She also hosts two vodcasts/podcasts: “Pharmacists Out of the Box” and “Nurture Your Soul.”I’m beyond proud and grateful to feature this beautiful soul!Connect with Heather Hardin via:Email: heather.hardin45@gmail.com Website: HaloHealth.com FB: Heather Carroll Hardin IG: @pharmie_galLinked In: Heather Hardin15% off first purchase of Halo Health CBD using coupon code "Marina" at checkout (www.HaloHealthCBD.com)

The Answer Page & Certifications in Cannabis Medicine | TWIRx

TheAnswerPage is a medical education resource that has been providing the highest quality accredited education to the healthcare community for over 25 years. Recently 'The Answer Page" was approved by the New York State Office of Cannabis Management to launch “The New York Medical Cannabis Program Required Course Podcast. Access here: ConveyMED.io Founders of the Answer Page --are Stephen B. Corn, MD, is the founding Editor-in-Chief, and Meredith Fisher-Corn, MD, is the current Editor-in-Chief, of TheAnswerPage.com. TheAnswerPage.com, a medical education website that launched in 1998, and has become an internationally recognized leader in providing unbiased peer-reviewed continuing medical education (CME) content on the endocannabinoid system and the therapeutic use of medical cannabis, pain medicine and opioid prescribing. TheAnswerPage.com provides accredited content for doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, pharmacists and dentists and provides free educational resources also for caregivers and patients. Drs. Corn have created hundreds of continuing medical education courses in multiple areas of medicine, including perioperative & hospital medicine, palliative care, opioid prescribing & risk management, and medical statistics. In 2012 TheAnswerPage.com educational focus became directed at addressing the huge national educational gap in terms of providing formal education on the endocannabinoid system and medical marijuana. Since then, TheAnswerPage.com has pioneered the creation of accredited courses, such as the “New York State Practitioner Education-Medical Use of Marijuana Required Course,” and for the several other states, with a required medical cannabisn course for practitioners, such as for Florida, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Utah and West Virginia. Both Drs. Corn were named “Medical Professional of the Year” by the “Americans for Safe Access” in Washington DC and were the 2017 recipients of the International Association for Cannabinoid Medicine “Special Award for Major Contributions to the Reintroduction of Cannabis as Medicine.”

Want Healthier Kids? Listen Up! with Dr. Sheila Carroll | Pivoting Pharmacy with Nutrigenomics

Dr. Sheila Carroll is a board-certified pediatrician and obesity medicine physician who is dedicated to helping children achieve their best health. She does this by working exclusively with parents who are willing to focus on modifying their own behaviors to ultimately improve their child's health. CONNECT WITH DR. SHEILA CARROLL (https://calendly.com/scarrollmd/coaching)Schedule a free 30 min strategy session to identify one problem the parent is facing in trying to help their child and work on solving it by gaining clarity next steps.Host: Tamar K. Lawful, PharmD, APH, CNGS Guest: Sheila Carroll, MD
 

Meet Yaral Pharma a Dynamic Newcomer to the US Generic Industry | Yaral Pharma

YARAL Pharma, Inc., which launched in 2022, is the U.S. generics subsidiary of IBSA, a long-standing, fully integrated, multinational pharmaceutical company headquartered in Lugano, Switzerland. Yaral is committed to providing high-quality products across a range of therapeutic areas, ensuring continuity of supply, and offering affordable authorized generics and complex generic medicines.    
Order here: 
https://yaralpharma.com/diclofenac/ 
 

PGx in LTC - Part 2 | LTC Pharmacy Podcast

In this episode, Scott and Tamara discuss more of the advantages of pharmacogenomics within long-term care settings. They present insights gleaned from their practical experiences, shedding light on both the positive outcomes and obstacles encountered in the implementation and utilization of pharmacogenomics.Topics Discussed:1) Cost avoidance/cost effectiveness of PGx in the elderly2) Top genes seen in the long-term care space3) Challenges/obstacles of PGx in long-term careHosts:Scott Stewart PharmD - linkedin.com/in/scott-stewart-34973870Tamara Ruggles PharmD BCGP - linkedin.com/in/tamara-ruggles-491882251

Cannabis & Chronic Pain: A Chat with Dr. Ken Finn | Pain Pod

On the last episode of the Pain Pod, we succinctly reviewed all things Cannabis and Cannabinoids including the history, botany, regulations, pharmacology, and clinical utilizations of Cannabis, THC, and CBD. Now it’s time to go one giant leap forward in the realm of pain management, with THE international expert Dr. Kenneth Finn!You’re not going to want to miss this one!Come one, come all, to the Pain Pod!!!Pain Guy• www.painguy.usCannabis in Medicine: An Evidence-Based Approach (2020)• https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-030-45968-02021 International Association for the Study of Pain Task Force• https://journals.lww.com/pain/fulltext/2021/07001/international_association_for_the_study_of_pain.1.aspxCBD for Pain: Ineffective, Expensive, and with Potential Harms (Journal of Pain, October 2023)• https://www.jpain.org/article/S1526-5900(23)00582-5/fulltext 
 

PICU Delirium | Pediatric Pharmacist Review

Pete Johnson, Pharm.D. is Professor of Pharmacy Practice and President’s Associate Presidential Professor at the University of Oklahoma College of Pharmacy and Adjunct Professor at the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Over the last 17 years, Dr. Johnson has practiced in both the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) and Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU) at Oklahoma Children's Hospital at OU Health. Currently, he spends most of his clinical time in the CICU where he also precepts pharmacy residents and students. Dr. Johnson serves as the Residency Program Director for the PGY2 Pediatric Pharmacy Residency at the OU College of Pharmacy. Dr. Johnson received his B.S. in Pharmaceutical Sciences and Doctor of Pharmacy degrees from the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy. Following his tenure at Ole Miss, Dr. Johnson completed a Pharmacy Practice Residency followed by a Pediatric Pharmacy Practice Residency at the University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center. He is board certified in Pediatric Pharmacy and is a fellow of the Pediatric Pharmacy Association (FPPA), American College of Critical Care Medicine (FCCM), and American Society of Health-System Pharmacy (ASHP). His research/scholarship focuses in pain management and sedation in children, pharmacokinetic alterations in critically ill children, and education/training in post-graduate pharmacy trainees.Pete N. Johnson, Pharm.D., BCPPS, FPPA, FCCM, FASHPHost Jena Quinn, PharmD, BCPPS, Pediatric PharmacistJustin W. Cole PharmD, BCPS, Chair of Pharmacy Practice, Associate Professor at Cedarville University

Legislative Updates from NCPA Ronna Hauser | Happier at Home PRN

Ronna Hauser, SVP Policy & Pharmacy Affairs with NCPA, joins Debbie Marcello on this legislative update Happier at Home PRN Podcast Episode.  From the NCPA: PCMA is out promoting their usual misinformation trying to portray PBMs as cost saving entities. We need YOU to set the record straight! We need you to let lawmakers know how PBMs really impact community pharmacy and your patients. We need you to advocate for common sense solutions. We have several pieces of priority legislation near the finish line and only your elected officials can make them a reality. We've been sending thousands of messages to Capitol Hill in the last few weeks and we need to send thousands more to make sure every single lawmaker hears from us multiple times. When they hear from us, they understand what's at stake. When they hear from you, they understand why it matters.
Act now, or forever wonder if you did all you could do to ensure pharmacy's future!
Tell your legislators to support the following priorities:
S. 2973, the Modernizing and Ensuring PBM Accountability (MEPA) Act (passed 26-1 out of the Senate Finance Committee)/H.R. 5378, the Lower Costs, More Transparency Act (passed the House of Representatives on an overwhelming bipartisan vote of 320-71)Bans spread pricing in Medicaid managed care by requiring a fair and transparent Medicaid reimbursement to pharmacies and saves over $1 billion!
S. 3430, Better Mental Health Care, Lower-Cost Drugs, and Extenders Act (unanimously passed the Senate Finance Committee)Includes the No PBMs Act which requires CMS to define reasonable and relevant contract terms in Medicare.
S. 127, the Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act (passed 18-9 out of the Senate Commerce Committee)

50th Episode SPECIAL; Real World Examples Of Things Pharmacists Do To Be Successful | Pharmacy Crossroads

In this episode Robyn Amberg, a well-known industry figure interviews Bruce Kneeland and asks him to share examples of tactics he has seen pharmacy owners use to help them succeed.  Kneeland says one such tactic is for pharmacists to realize they are healthcare professionals with expertise in medications.  As healthcare professionals, they can provide a number of services that will generate new revenue and enhance their professional stature.  And he says he first witnessed some of these tactics 50 years ago when he was just starting his career.  It should be noted Robyn Amberg currently works for a major industry firm but prefers to not disclose the company.  She is also the daughter of Bruce Kneeland.  

Finding My Niche in Pharmacy | PharmXcel Podcast

Episode 2: Finding my niche in PharmacyIn this episode:The journey out of retail pharmacyHow I became a telepharmacistBuilding my own consulting practiceVisit www.katrinaazer.com to find out how I can help you to:👉 Figure out what your purpose is and how you can weave that into your career👉 Get coached into figuring out and building your dream career👉 Find out how to build a side hustle that earns you income👉 Bring Pharmacogenomics and Telepharmacy to your practiceFollow me on social media:➡️ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katrina-azer/➡️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pharmxcel➡️Twitter: https://twitter.com/Kat_pharmacistThe PharmXcel Podcast is a show for pharmacists who want to connect with why they did pharmacy and how to build a fulfilling career by addressing the opportunities and challenges that make us pharmacists—Pharmacists who signed up for pharmacy to help transform patient lives!Thanks for listening in—it means the world to me!Here is how you can support my mission:Give it a 5-star rating wherever you’re listening to itShare this with other Pharmacists who would enjoy itSubscribe to get notified of new episodesAnd please reach out if you have any questions or comments!Your feedback will help me bring you valuable content

The Robots are Coming!! | TWIRx

On "This Week in Pharmacy" Diligent Robotics - Andrea L. Thomaz joins #TWIRx talking about how #Moxie Technology is positively impacting Hospital #Pharmacy.Darshan Kulkarni, with #DarshanTalks updates us on the fight with PBMs and the need for #PBMReform, and Tjasa Zajc, host of Faces Of Digital Health Podcast talks with me about #Pharmacists opportunity and their leverage of #DigitalHealth.