Pharmacy Podcast Network

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.

Simplifying the Complexities of Medical Benefit Billing | Cardinal Health™ Counter Talk™ Podcast

With the scope of accountabilities and service offerings expanding in recent years, pharmacists are taking on more medical responsibilities beyond their traditional roles. Because of these increased accountabilities, medical billing is now more critical than ever. Aimee O’Reilly, pharmacist and owner of O’Reilly Family Pharmacy in Worthington, Ohio, discusses her journey into the pharmacy profession, as well as into the future of pharmacy, through Cardinal Health’s™ Medical Benefit Billing. Here, Aimee speaks to the benefits of using the Medical Benefit Billing program, which enables a pharmacy to bill and track their medical benefits claims in real time. It also lends itself to improved patient care and adds clinical revenue with an innovative, forward-looking solution. In addition, Aimee discusses the distinction between medical billing and pharmacy billing and why it’s important to understand the difference. 

Challenges in Treatment of Desmoid Tumors and Managed Care Solutions | PTCE Pharmacy Connect

Pharmacy Times Continuing Education (PTCE) provides industry leading pharmacy CE to retail, oncology, managed care, specialty, and health-systems pharmacists. They use multiple deliverables in the live, virtual, on-demand, and print formats created by in-house pharmacists to deliver tailored multi-specialty education.
Title: Challenges in Treatment of Desmoid Tumors and Managed Care Solutions
Educational Objectives
• Recall the key characteristics of desmoid tumors (DT), including presentation, frequency, genetic mutations, development, and outlook for individual patients
• Outline practical solutions to improve managed care-driven communication with health care providers and address the clinical and financial burden of unresectable, recurrent DT
Moderator:
Laura Bobolts, PharmD, BCOP
Senior Vice President of Clinical Strategy and Growth
OncoHealth
Plantation, Florida
 
Faculty:
Christy Harris, PharmD, BCOP, FHOPA    
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist                                                               
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Associate Professor
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Boston, Massachusetts
 
Christy Harris, PharmD, BCOP, FHOPA and Laura Bobolts, PharmD, BCOP have no financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose.
Pharmacy Times Continuing Education™ is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. This activity is approved for 0.5 contact hours (0.05 CEU) under the ACPE universal activity number 0290-0000-23-421-H01-P. The activity is available for CE credit through February 28, 2024.
This activity is supported by an educational grant from SpringWorks Therapeutics.
 

Championing Maternal and Pediatric Healthcare | MaternalRx

Dr. Jena Quinn, PharmD, is a residency Trained, Board Certified Pediatric Pharmacy Specialist (BCPPS), is an expert pediatric pharmacist. She developed the vision for Perfecting Peds based on her extensive background in medication management of the pediatric population, personal love for children and her desire to optimize more children’s medical profile.  She has 10 years of safe medication management and direct patient care experience in the pharmacy field with a wide-ranging background in developing, enhancing and managing clinical consulting programs.  Dr. Quinn earned both her Doctoral degrees with high honors from the Ernest Mario school of Pharmacy. She is a nationally Board-Certified Pediatric Pharmacist. She is also a mom to three adorable little girls, Hadley, Peyton and Avery.Show Description:Today's interview features Dr. Jena Quinn, a Hospital Pediatric Pharmacist with over a decade of experience with Labor and Delivery, NICU, PICU, and Pediatric patients. Driven by her passion for medication safety, healthcare advocacy and personal journey as a pharmacist and mother of three young children, Jena founded "Perfecting Peds," a consulting group that collaborates with major health systems, industry payers, and self-pay families to empower patients and improve medication safety. She utilizes pharmacogenetics and evidence-based research to guide women from preconception planning through postpartum care, including lactation, ensuring informed healthcare decisions.Beyond her clinical work, Jena is breaking barriers by advocating for the needs of pregnant women in the workplace, facilitating breastfeeding, and modernizing maternity leave policies. Her next mission? Launching a Continuing Education (CE) course for pharmacists on Maternal Fetal Wellness so that every pharmacist has the latest knowledge on medication safety in pregnancy.Join us for an inspiring conversation with Dr. Jena Quinn as she shares her journey and vision for transforming maternal and pediatric healthcare while advancing the role of pharmacists in this vital field.linkedin.com/in/jena-quinn-pharmd-bcpps-70b1634bperfectingpeds.com jquinn@perfectingpeds.com

LTC at Home: Strategizing for 2024 | Happier at Home PRN

Learn how you as an independent pharmacy owner is poised to meet the challenges head-on with the services of Happier At Home.  We discuss what sets you apart from your competition and how to leverage that, what unique relationships you have with the healthcare system and how that will jump-start growth, and how being a business owner of Happier At Home will help to add services to your pharmacy that have a greater profit margin.Debbie Marcello, Founder and CEO and Todd Eury
 

Breaking OUT of the PBM Box | the PUTTcast

TransparencyRx is a coalition of PBMs that do NOT align with the evil acronym! Listen in as PUTTcast co-hosts Monique Whitney and Lauren Young are joined by TransparencyRx founder and Managing Director, Joe Shields and APCI General Counsel, Greg Reybold, for an honest discussion on what a transparent pass-through PBM really is (and is not!), and why the coalition fully supports reform legislation - because, no matter what the big traditional PBMs claim to be doing on behalf of their clients, the data always tells a different story. 

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

How Integrated Care Produces Superior Outcomes: Hepatitis CThis is the first of a 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 James Otton, Clinical Pharmacist at Shields Health Solutions to discuss how Shields partners differentiate themselves in Hepatitis C (Hep C) care.Jennifer Donovan, PharmD - Vice President of Clinical Services at Shields Health Solutions and James Otton - Clinical Pharmacist at Shields Health Solutions

The Skinny on Weight Loss Drugs Who is Taking the New Class of Weight Loss Drugs? | Data Dive with PurpleLab

Meet PurpleLab! Russell Robbins is the Chief Information Officer and #TogetheRx we're launch a new podcast series! 
PurpleLab is a healthcare analytics company whose data platform, HealthNexus, holds one of the biggest medical and pharmaceutical claims databases in the US. 
It combines data from public and commercial HCPs, together with de-identified SDOH information (Social Determinant of Health) so users can have a complete view of the patient population in the US. 
Weight-loss:
PurpleLab’s dataset from October 2022 - October 2023 shows that 2.8M people had been prescribed and dispensed a semaglutide drug. 
PurpelLab's database shows who really is getting access to the drugs by looking into: 
States with most prescriptions (and zoom in on a Zip-3 level)
Men vs. Women prescription and dispense rates
Socioeconomics data of patients 
Race & Ethnicity
In terms of adolescents, issues regarding lifestyle & dietary choices have not changed much through the years, but the data does show that the underlying treatments available for underage patients have changed (mainly given to the FDA’s approval of Wegovy being used on these patients). 
Although HIPAA doesn’t allow the collection of SDOH factors for underage patients (12-17), PurpleLab’s data shows almost an even split between Medicaid and commercial providers prescribing weight loss drugs. This demystifies the popular idea that these drugs are only accessible to higher-income patients.
Learn more: 
https://purplelab.com/category/solution-sheets/ 
 

Understanding Your Customers - Chapter Two of UpSolutions | PharmacySuccess

Understanding Your Customers with Pharmacy Owner Darden HeritageWelcome to the second episode of the "Pharmacy Success Strategy Series" podcast. In this episode, host Patti Mara is joined by pharmacist Darden Heritage, owner of Star Discount Pharmacy in Huntsville, Alabama (https://www.huntsvillestarpharmacy.com/). Darden shares his invaluable insights and experiences, particularly how focusing on understanding and catering to customers' needs has been their secret sauce to profitable growth.Key Highlights:• Innovative Approaches to Attract Younger Clients: Darden discusses how he introduced products like gender reveal tests in his pharmacies to cater to younger clients, emphasizing the importance of adapting to customer needs and trends.• The Importance of Listening: A recurring theme in Darden's approach is the art of listening. He stresses the significance of listening to customers to understand their needs and preferences, which is crucial for providing effective solutions.• Pharmacy as a Loss Leader: Darden touches upon the challenges faced by pharmacies, such as decreasing reimbursements, and the necessity of diversifying services and focusing on areas that create the most value for customers.• Creating a Culture of Care: Darden underscores the philosophy of caring - not just for customers but also among team members. He shares how creating a culture based on care has significantly impacted his business positively.• Innovative Programs and Services: The episode highlights several innovative programs initiated by Darden, like diabetes education, immunization services in a private setting, and a unique insurance agency operated by pharmacy technicians.• Building Strong Relationships with the Medical Community: Darden talks about how his pharmacies have built robust relationships with local physicians and the broader medical community, enhancing their reputation and trust.• Emphasis on Professionalism and Patient Experience: The discussion also covers how Darden ensures a professional environment in his pharmacies, which significantly enhances the patient experience.• Future Plans and Goals: Darden shares his future goals and the directions in which he is steering his pharmacy practice to continue providing exceptional service and care to his community.In summary, this episode provides a deep dive into the strategies and philosophies that have made Darden Heritage successful with his pharmacies. It's a must-listen for anyone in the pharmacy industry looking to enhance their customer understanding and service quality.

Future PharmDs Speak (ft. Pitt School of Pharmacy) | Framework Focus

In episode 9 of Framework Focus, host Dr. Mark Fulton engages in a compelling conversation with P3 (5th year) students from the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy: Kolbe Bien, Michelle Gonsalves, and Braidon Lape. This episode delves into the background of the guests, exploring their motivations for pursuing a career in pharmacy. The discussion covers the evolution of their perspectives on pharmacy throughout their five years of education, the challenges of balancing coursework, experiential learning, and personal life, and their insights into intriguing and challenging aspects of pharmacy practice.Host: Mark Fulton Guests: Kolbe Bien Michelle Gonsalves Braidon Lape

Your Career, Your Way! | PharmXcel Podcast

In this episode:The hardship of registering as a pharmacistTake Rejection as RedirectionThe slow climb up the career ladderVisit 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

Unconventional Treatments for Chronic Conditions: Dr. Pamela Smith's Journey with LDN | Sports Pharmacy Podcast

In this compelling episode of the Sports Pharmacy Podcast, Dr. H engages in a thought-provoking conversation with integrative medicine specialist, Dr. Pamela Smith. Together, they explore the transformative potential of Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN) in combating chronic conditions, inflammatory diseases, hormonal imbalances and more. Dr. Smith shares her personal journey with hormone imbalances, her findings on the role of inflammation in disease, and how adopting unconventional treatments such as LDN has revolutionized her approach to comprehensive healthcare.Delving into the realm of mental health, they also explore how LDN's immune system modulation and anti-inflammatory properties offer promising results for conditions such as anxiety and depression. While some skepticism persists within the medical community regarding versatile medications, both Dr. Smith and Dr. H underline the importance of research-backed evidence in educating patients and healthcare providers alike.