Pharmacy Podcast Network

Pharmacy 50 Awards Ceremony Part Three | Winners 24 through 13

The Pharmacy 50 Awards are back for the 2025 season, celebrating the people who are pushing the profession forward through leadership, innovation, advocacy, education, and patient care. In Part 3 of this 4-part series, we spotlight an incredible group of pharmacy professionals and industry leaders representing the full spectrum of pharmacy—from independent practice and health systems to digital health, specialty pharmacy, philanthropy, and beyond.
This series is designed to recognize the voices shaping the future of pharmacy and to inspire the next wave of leadership across healthcare.
 
Maurice Shaw, PharmD — Social Media Influencer
Katarina (Kati) Forbes, PharmD — Social Media Influencer
April Nguyen, PharmD — Technology & Digital Health
Mike Johnston, CPhT — Pharmacy Technician
Paul Shelton — Long term Care Pharmacy
Pat Lavella, BS Pharm — Independent Pharmacy
Mark Cuban — Advocacy, Policy, Regulation or Government
Sue Ojageer, PharmD — Social Media Influencer
Sammy Yafai, PharmD — Health System Hospital Pharmacy
Saam Ali, MR Pharm — Technology & Digital Health
Richard Dang, PharmD — Academia & Pharmacy Educator
Trent Twomey, BPharm — Advocacy, Policy, Regulation or Government
 

The GCR Wake-Up Call: How Small Buying Decisions Are Crushing (or Saving) Pharmacy Margin | TWIRx

 Independent pharmacies are dispensing more prescriptions than ever—but too many are seeing their profits shrink month after month. In this episode of This Week in Pharmacy, hosts Todd Eury and CEO of MatchRx Johny Kello sit down with Saeed Dinno Director of Pharmacy for a group of independent pharmacies in MI. For a practical, plain-English breakdown of one of the most overlooked metrics impacting pharmacy profitability: GCR, let's dive into this!
This episode isn’t about policy debates, compliance theory, or vendor hype. It’s a real-world conversation designed to help pharmacy owners, managers, and buyers understand how everyday sourcing and dispensing behaviors directly influence margin—often without anyone realizing it.
Saeed explains what GCR actually measures, what it does not measure, and why two pharmacies filling the exact same prescription can end up with completely different financial outcomes. From convenience buying and emergency orders that become routine, to default NDC selection and a disconnect between the buyer and the bench, the episode highlights the subtle habits that quietly erode profitability over time.
More importantly, the conversation delivers actionable steps pharmacies can implement immediately. Saeed outlines the core disciplines that improve performance—smarter buying strategy, better alignment between purchasing and dispensing, and simple operational guardrails that don’t slow workflow. The focus is not on “working harder,” but on working differently.
The episode closes with a clear, clip-worthy takeaway: one specific action pharmacy leaders can take this month to start moving the needle.
If you’ve ever wondered why your pharmacy is busy but the numbers don’t reflect it, this is an episode you’ll want to listen to twice—and put into practice the very next day.Second segment of TWIRx is with Jonathan Adly, CEO of TJM Labs, to discuss his powerful new book, The Innovative Pharmacy: How to Build an 8-Figure Pharmacy One Idea at a Time. At a time when independent pharmacies are being squeezed by rising labor costs, shrinking reimbursements, and increasing operational complexity, Adly delivers a refreshing message: success is still possible—but it requires innovation, clarity, and execution.
Jonathan shares why this book is not a “one-size-fits-all” business blueprint, but a collection of real-world frameworks inspired by hundreds of high-performing pharmacies across the U.S. and Canada. We explore the principles behind sustainable growth, including identifying your ideal customer, building scalable systems through automation, simplifying operations, and playing offense when the math works.
This conversation is a call to action for pharmacy leaders ready to build smarter, faster, and stronger—one bold idea at a time.This episode of TWIRx is sponsored by MatchRx, TJM Labs, Independent Pharmacy Cooperative (IPC) and Sykes & Company. 

Workforce Strategy for Independent Pharmacy Owners | Executive Dose

On this episode of Executive Dose, sponsored by Independent Pharmacy Cooperative (IPC), we tackle one of the most pressing challenges facing independent community pharmacies today: workforce shortages and talent management.Bill Drilling, owner and Pharmacist-in-Charge of Drilling Pharmacy in Sioux City, Iowa, shares four decades of real-world experience leading a landmark independent pharmacy and developing sustainable teams in a changing labor environment.Joined by Kelli Stovall, RPh, EMBA, Vice President of Clinical Programs and Pharmacy Services at IPC, the conversation explores practical strategies for recruiting, retaining, and empowering pharmacy talent while expanding clinical services and protecting margins.Together, they discuss how independent pharmacies can adapt their workforce models, invest in people, and build resilient operations that support both patient care and long-term business success.About our guests:William "Bill" Drilling is the owner and Pharmacist-in-Charge of Drilling Pharmacy in Sioux City, Iowa, a landmark independent pharmacy he has led for over 40 years. A second-generation owner, he is recognized for his expertise in pharmacy management, immunization programs, and serving on the Iowa Pharmacists Association Board.Kelli Stovall, RPh, EMBA, is the Vice President of Clinical Programs and Pharmacy Services at Independent Pharmacy Cooperative (IPC), where she leads initiatives to support independent pharmacy owners. With over two decades of experience, she focuses on enhancing clinical services, driving revenue-generating opportunities, and improving operational performance for community pharmacies. 

Mastering SWOT: Strengthen Your Business Strategy | Marketing Vitals

Do you know how to use a SWOT analysis effectively—or are you making common mistakes that keep your strategy from reaching its full potential? In this episode, we break down what a SWOT is, why it matters for your business, and how to leverage your strengths, address weaknesses, and take advantage of opportunities in your market. We’ll also cover the pitfalls many business owners encounter when conducting a SWOT and share practical tips to make this classic tool a true driver of strategic planning and growth. Tune in to learn how to think strategically and set your business up for success.

Champions of Age-Friendly Care: A Talk with an ASCP Past President | Geriatric Pharmacy Podcast

In this episode, we sit down with a past president of the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists (ASCP) for an insightful conversation on leadership and caring for older adults.    We also dive into what it means to be an age-friendly pharmacist, exploring how the Age-Friendly Health Systems framework and the 4Ms can be applied in real-world pharmacy settings.  Finally, we break down how pharmacists can earn their Age-Friendly Pharmacist badge.Get your Age-Friendly Pharmacist Badge here:  https://www.ascp.com/page/agefriendlyTamara Ruggles, PharmD, BCGP, FASCP: www.linkedin.com/in/tamara-ruggles-491882251Deborah A Milito, Pharm D, BCGP, FASCP, Age-Friendly Pharmacist:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborah-milito-32a28156/
 

Pharmacy 50 Awards Ceremony Part Two | Winners 36 through 25

The Pharmacy 50 Awards are back for the 2025 season, celebrating the people who are pushing the profession forward through leadership, innovation, advocacy, education, and patient care. In Part 2 of this 4-part series, we spotlight an incredible group of pharmacy professionals and industry leaders representing the full spectrum of pharmacy—from independent practice and health systems to digital health, specialty pharmacy, philanthropy, and beyond.
This series is designed to recognize the voices shaping the future of pharmacy and to inspire the next wave of leadership across healthcare.
 
Walter Oronsaye PharmD — Social Media Influencer
Emily Durham, MS, CPhT — Compounding
Christopher Bowens, PharmD — Health System Hospital Pharmacy
Mark Duman, MRPharmS — Technology & Digital Health
Greg Reybold — Advocacy, Policy, Regulation or Government
Dave Randolph, BSPharm — Independent Pharmacy
Kelley D. Carlstrom, PharmD — Specialty Pharmacy
Andy Crawford — Independent Pharmacy
Brandi Chane, CPhT — Independent Pharmacy
Mayank Amin, PharmD — Independent Pharmacy
Chris Antypas, PharmD — Specialty Pharmacy
Tarah Slusher Davis, PharmD — Independent Pharmacy

Pharmacy Road-map for 2026 and New Opportunities for Growth | TWIRx

TWIRx – January 30 | Special Guest: Marc Essensa, CEO of IPC
On this episode of This Week in Pharmacy, we welcome Marc Essensa, President and CEO of the Independent Pharmacy Cooperative (IPC), to discuss timely strategies and resources helping independent pharmacies strengthen their businesses in today’s challenging environment.
Building Your Independent Pharmacy Business
Marc shares insights on navigating reimbursement pressure, improving margins, and leveraging IPC’s purchasing power, data, and strategic tools to support long-term sustainability.
The Payment Card Settlement: A Practical Guide
We break down IPC’s guidance on the Payment Card Interchange Fee Settlement, which may allow pharmacies that accepted Visa or Mastercard between 2004–2019 to recover funds. Marc explains eligibility, next steps, and how recovered dollars can support cash flow, staffing, technology, or inventory investments.
IPC Member Support Services
The conversation highlights IPC’s expanded member support offerings, including business consulting, strategic partnerships, wholesale access, and operational resources designed to help independents stay competitive.
Legislative & Advocacy Updates
Marc also provides updates on IPC’s advocacy efforts at both the state and federal levels, focused on protecting independent pharmacy interests and addressing ongoing policy and reimbursement challenges.
🔗 Resource Mentioned
The Payment Card Settlement: A Practical Guide – IPChttps://www.ipcrx.com/pharmacy-blog/news/the-payment-card-settlement-a-practical-guide/
Special guest:  Sakhi Gaurang Patel is a trailblazing PharmD candidate at the UC Irvine School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences and a co-founder of the startup CuraVoice. Recognized for her work in healthcare equity, mentorship, and educational technology, she focuses on improving patient communication and reducing health disparities.
Featured Guest: Dr. Jenny Newlon, PharmD — Researcher and Pharmacist with Birth Control Pharmacist
In this episode of This Week in Pharmacy, we sit down with Dr. Jenny Newlon to explore how pharmacist consultants, health clinics, and independent pharmacies can build high-value contraception services that meet urgent community needs.We discuss practical strategies for delivering accessible birth control care—especially in areas that have lost Planned Parenthood centers—while creating new revenue models outside the constraints of traditional PBM reimbursement.
Dr. Newlon breaks down:
How pharmacies can implement contraception services—even with limited staff or clinical infrastructure
Ways to deliver value to patients and communities through education, access, and continuity of care
Forward-thinking business models that diversify revenue beyond dispensing
Tune in to learn how independent pharmacy teams can lead with care, expand women’s health access, and strengthen their role as trusted healthcare providers.Today's "This Week in Pharmacy" is sponsored by Independent Pharmacy Cooperative (IPC)

Infertility, IVF, Foster Care, and Adoption: A Pharmacist’s Journey to Building a Family | MaternalRx

In this powerful episode of MaternalRx on the Pharmacy Podcast Network, host Danielle Plummer, PharmD, speaks with pharmacist Willie Bawarski and his wife, Olivia, about their deeply personal journey through infertility, IVF treatment, foster care, and adoption.Willie and Olivia share the emotional, physical, and financial realities of trying to conceive, navigating fertility treatments, and facing the grief that often accompanies infertility. When their path to parenthood changed, they chose to open their hearts and home through foster care and adoption, ultimately building a beautiful family in ways they never expected.This conversation highlights the critical role pharmacists and healthcare professionals play in supporting patients experiencing infertility and those considering foster care or adoption. Listeners will gain practical insight into using compassionate language, empathy, and trauma-informed care to support individuals and couples during some of the most vulnerable seasons of their lives.Whether you are facing infertility, exploring IVF, considering adoption, working within maternal health, or caring for patients on these journeys, this episode offers hope, validation, and a reminder that family is defined by love, not biology.🔗 Learn more about adoption: https://adoptuskids.org/🔗 Connect with Danielle Plummer, PharmD: www.linkedin.com/in/daniellerplummer/

WAC Price Decreases Are Happening Now | Pharmacy Crossroads

There is still a lot more you should know about drastic price reductions on key brand name drugs.   The Manufacturer Fair Price (MFP) price reductions have now hit, but there are still things a pharmacy can do to mitigate gross profit loses.  Jay Blackburn, CEO of the Compliant Pharmacy Alliance (CPA) shares several tips, tactics and techniques that he suggests you understand.  It will pay for you to understand and act on now! More information can be had on the CPA website:  www.compliantrx.com 

I Make Drugs Not Approved By The FDA | RxRated Podcast

What happens when your doctor prescribes a medication that does not exist? Not backordered. Not insurance denied. It simply is not made anywhere. In this episode of Rated Rx Podcast, pharmacists break down compounding pharmacy, why it exists, and why some patients would not survive without it. This is one of the most misunderstood areas of healthcare, and it answers a question people search online every day: what happens when standard medications do not work for you?You hear real examples involving pediatric epilepsy, elderly patients with complex medication regimens, feeding tubes, allergies to dyes and fillers, and rare conditions where mass-produced drugs fail. The episode explains how compounding pharmacists legally create customized medications by changing dosage forms, removing allergens, combining medications, and creating formulations that pharmaceutical companies never made.The crew also tackles the biggest misconception around compounding medications, including why compounded drugs are not FDA approved, what regulations actually apply, how USP standards protect patients, and why this work is highly regulated rather than experimental. Sterile compounding, non-sterile compounding, safety checks, pharmacist verification, and real-world problem solving are all explained clearly so you understand how these medications are made safely and legally.This episode helps patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals understand when compounding is appropriate and why asking about it can change outcomes.For educational and entertainment purposes only.Follow Us At:YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@RatedRxPodcastInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/ratedrxpodcast/Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574813907982TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@ratedrxpodcast

Pharmacy 50 Awards Ceremony Part One | Winners 50 through 37

The Pharmacy 50 Awards are back for the 2025 season, celebrating the people who are pushing the profession forward through leadership, innovation, advocacy, education, and patient care. In Part 1 of this 4-part series, we spotlight an incredible group of pharmacy professionals and industry leaders representing the full spectrum of pharmacy! From independent practice and health systems to digital health, specialty pharmacy, philanthropy, and beyond.
This series is designed to recognize the voices shaping the future of pharmacy and to inspire the next wave of leadership across healthcare.
🎙️ Featured Honorees Part One
Technology & Digital Health
Yalda Olcott, PharmD — Technology & Digital Health
Autumn-Kyoko Cushman — Technology & Digital Health
Independent Pharmacy
Josh Pirestani — Independent Pharmacy
Amina Abubakar, PharmD — Independent Pharmacy
Shawn Nairn, RPh — Independent Pharmacy
Health System / Hospital Pharmacy
Ultan McGlone, PharmD — Health System Hospital Pharmacy
Alex C. Varkey, PharmD — Health System Hospital Pharmacy
Brianna Latta, PharmD — Health System Hospital Pharmacy
Academia & Pharmacy Education
C. Daniel Mullins, PhD — Academia & Pharmacy Educator
Philanthropy | Charitable Pharmacy
Jordyn Nordé, PharmD — Philanthropy | Charitable Pharmacy
Specialty Pharmacy
Laly Havern, PharmD — Specialty Pharmacy
Pharmacy Technician
Ellaine Sisomphou-Ramos, CPhT — Pharmacy Technician
Medical Affairs / Industry
Brandon Shank, PharmD — Medical Science Liaison
Social Media Influence
Laura Dowling, BPharm — Social Media Influencer
⭐ What You’ll Hear in This Episode
In this first installment, we highlight how today’s pharmacy leaders are:
Advancing innovation and digital transformation
Strengthening independent pharmacy impact in local communities
Elevating health system pharmacy practice and patient safety
Expanding pharmacy’s influence through education, research, and advocacy
Supporting access to care through charitable pharmacy and philanthropy
Growing specialty pharmacy leadership and patient outcomes
Recognizing the essential role of pharmacy technicians
Driving clinical education and strategy in medical affairs
Using platforms and storytelling to shape pharmacy’s public voice
📌 About the Pharmacy 50 Awards
The Pharmacy 50 Awards recognize individuals across pharmacy and healthcare who are creating measurable impact, leading change, and building the future of the profession. The 2025 season showcases innovators, disruptors, and patient-centered leaders who represent pharmacy’s growing role in healthcare delivery.

Beyond Downloads: Pharmacists, Listener Metrics & AI’s Next Wave | TWIRx

In this episode of This Week in Pharmacy, we explore how the Pharmacy Podcast Network (PPN) is deepening connections across healthcare by elevating pharmacists’ voices in the conversations that matter most. Inspired by the recent partnership between podcasting giant PodcastOne and the AI-driven analytics platform Listener, we highlight how PPN is using the same type of advanced engagement metrics—combining podcast listener data, social media signals, and network insights—to measure true influence, not just downloads. With Listener’s powerful data, PPN can now identify where pharmacists are making the greatest impact and uncover new opportunities to expand pharmacist positioning with other providers, industry leaders, and the public.
Plus, Todd sits down one-on-one with Kris Rhea of Pharmacy Market Place for an insightful conversation on AI in pharmacy—exploring how artificial intelligence is shaping workflow, clinical decision-making, business operations, and what pharmacists need to know to stay ahead in a rapidly changing healthcare landscape.

Patients, Payments & the Path to Profitability | Pharmacist-Prescribed

In Episode 3 of Pharmacist-Prescribed, hosts Mary Kucek, PMP, Founder and CEO of OvaryIt, and Devin Bustin, MD, Chief Medical Officer of OvaryIt, explore how pharmacies can turn clinical services into sustainable, profitable offerings. The episode breaks down patient acquisition strategies, common billing and reimbursement challenges, staffing considerations, and how pharmacies can integrate clinical care without increasing overhead. Listeners will also learn how technology and policy changes, including the ECAPS Act, play a critical role in positioning pharmacists for long-term success as providers.Learn more about PRISM or request a demo at https://www.getprismrx.com

Cybersecurity in LTC: Today’s Threat Landscape & Practical Defense | FrameworkFocus™

Cyber threats facing long-term care pharmacies continue to evolve, putting sensitive data, systems, and patient trust at risk. In this episode of FrameworkFocus, host Todd Eury sits down with Scott Beatty, President & CEO of SoftWriters, and Chris Callahan of Echelon Risk + Cyber to explore today’s threat landscape and practical strategies to strengthen cybersecurity maturity. From leadership accountability to real-world defense tactics, discover how pharmacies can improve security hygiene and build resilience without slowing innovation.

What’s New in Diabetes Care for Older Adults? A Standards of Care 2026 Update | Geriatric Pharmacy Focus

The American Diabetes Association's 2026 Standards of Care in Diabetes are here! Let’s talk about what’s changed and how to better care for our older adults living with diabetes.2026 Standards of Care in Diabetes:  https://diabetesjournals.org/care/issue/49/Supplement_1Tamara Ruggles, PharmD, BCGP, FASCP:  www.linkedin.com/in/tamara-ruggles-491882251Diana Isaacs, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP, BC-ADM, CDCES:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/diana-isaacs-pharmd-bcps-bcacp-bc-adm-cdces-45803426/
 

Reduce Inflammation with Science-Backed Natural Solutions with Samuel Shepherd - Part 2 | Holistic Pharmacy Podcast

I was blown away by today’s guest in his ability to educate on complex mechanisms of actions, as well as his innovation and humility. We touched on so many topics that I had to split this episode in two parts! It was truly reassuring and empowering to learn about healing with natural, science-backed tools to reduce inflammation, the hidden root cause of aging, chronic disease, and cancer. In these two episodes, you will learn how inflammation impacts health at a cellular level and how you can take proactive steps to restore vitality, strengthen immunity, and age with resilience. Samuel Shepherd is an award winning physicist, inventor, and engineer with 42 patents and over 50 years of breakthroughs across biochemical, environmental, and medical engineering. His career has taken him from developing technologies for NASA and the Beijing Olympics to pioneering solutions in alternative energy and environmental remediation. But it was a deeply personal health challenge that led him to his most life-changing discovery. In 2003, Samuel was diagnosed with a rare, untreatable bone marrow cancer. Conventional medicine offered no viable path forward, so he turned to his lifelong expertise in science and innovation. After years of research, he developed ValAsta, the only patented glycosidic form of astaxanthin designed specifically to target inflammation, the root cause of most chronic disease. His unique delivery system makes astaxanthin far more bioavailable than typical supplements, producing remarkable results for energy, mobility, sleep, and overall vitality in both people and pets.Today, Samuel is on a mission to educate others about how inflammation accelerates disease and diminishes quality of life, and how targeted natural solutions can restore health. Beyond his formidable credentials, his personal story of overcoming terminal illness fuels his passion for helping others age with strength, energy, and resilience.Connect with Samuel via:Email: info@valasta.net Website: ValAsta FB: ValAstaYoutube: @ValAstaVisit 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.
 

Pharmacy & Policy: The Power of Legislative Collaboration | Executive Dose

On today’s Executive Dose, host Stephen Beckman is joined by Representative Charity Grimm Krupa, who serves Pennsylvania’s 51st District in the House of Representatives, for a timely and insightful discussion on the evolving healthcare policy landscape in the Commonwealth. Together, they explore recent legislative developments in Pennsylvania that are shaping healthcare delivery, access, and affordability, with a particular focus on how state-level decisions often serve as early indicators for broader national trends.
Stephen and Representative Grimm Krupa also examine the ripple effects Pennsylvania healthcare policy can have beyond state borders, highlighting why pharmacists, healthcare leaders, and industry stakeholders across the country should be paying close attention. From regulatory considerations to workforce challenges and patient-centered care initiatives, this episode offers valuable perspective on the intersection of policy, leadership, and healthcare innovation—and what it could mean for the future of healthcare nationwide.

Reduce Inflammation with Science-Backed Natural Solutions with Samuel Shepherd - Part 1 | Holistic Pharmacy Podcast

I was blown away by today’s guest in his ability to educate on complex mechanisms of actions, as well as his innovation and humility. We touched on so many topics that I had to split this episode in two parts! It was truly reassuring and empowering to learn about healing with natural, science-backed tools to reduce inflammation, the hidden root cause of aging, chronic disease, and cancer. In these two episodes, you will learn how inflammation impacts health at a cellular level and how you can take proactive steps to restore vitality, strengthen immunity, and age with resilience. Samuel Shepherd is an award winning physicist, inventor, and engineer with 42 patents and over 50 years of breakthroughs across biochemical, environmental, and medical engineering. His career has taken him from developing technologies for NASA and the Beijing Olympics to pioneering solutions in alternative energy and environmental remediation. But it was a deeply personal health challenge that led him to his most life-changing discovery. In 2003, Samuel was diagnosed with a rare, untreatable bone marrow cancer. Conventional medicine offered no viable path forward, so he turned to his lifelong expertise in science and innovation. After years of research, he developed ValAsta, the only patented glycosidic form of astaxanthin designed specifically to target inflammation, the root cause of most chronic disease. His unique delivery system makes astaxanthin far more bioavailable than typical supplements, producing remarkable results for energy, mobility, sleep, and overall vitality in both people and pets.Today, Samuel is on a mission to educate others about how inflammation accelerates disease and diminishes quality of life, and how targeted natural solutions can restore health. Beyond his formidable credentials, his personal story of overcoming terminal illness fuels his passion for helping others age with strength, energy, and resilience.Connect with Samuel via:Email: info@valasta.net Website: ValAsta FB: ValAstaYoutube: @ValAstaVisit 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.

Opioidology Part 3: Opioid-Philia vs Opioid-Phobia | Pain Pod

Opioidology Part 3: Opioid-Philia vs Opioid-PhobiaThe often-blurred lines of pain, addiction, and substance use need a deeper dive into the extremes of opioid-philia and opioid-phobia (building upon Opioidology Part 1: Our Opioid Story). Join Mark “Pain Guy” Garofoli and our two guests James Hackworth and Jim Potenziano to take that deeper dive based on their recent collaboration in the Frontiers in Pain Research article “The Burden of Acute Pain in the U.S. in the Wake of the Opioid Crisis”.• Frontiers in Pain Research Article: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/pain-research/articles/10.3389/fpain.2025.1642035/full • Article Key Takeaways• Rising Pain Prevalence• Balancing Act—Opioid Utilization vs. Undertreatment• Provider Reluctance to use opioids• Patient Reluctance• Massive Economic Impact• Call for Innovation & Policy Reform• Opioid Story charts: www.painguy.us

The Three Biggest Healthcare News of 2025| RxRated Podcast

In this episode of the Rated Rx Podcast, pharmacists break down the biggest healthcare news of 2025 and what it actually means for patients and clinicians 👀💊. You hear real pharmacist perspectives on artificial intelligence in healthcare, new federal plans to regulate AI, and why clinical judgment, patient trust, and human decision making still matter more than algorithms 🤖➡️🧠.The conversation also dives into major vaccine policy changes, including updates to newborn hepatitis B vaccination recommendations and why shifts like this raise real concerns for public health 🧬🩺. The crew explains what these changes mean in practice, how misinformation spreads fast, and why prevention still saves lives.Later, the episode tackles the explosion of GLP 1 weight loss medications like semaglutide and tirzepatide. You hear honest discussion about access, cost, compounding risks, and why obesity needs to be treated as a chronic disease instead of a personal failure ⚖️📈. This episode blends news, clinical insight, and real world experience to unpack where healthcare is heading next.This podcast is intended for entertainment and informational purposes only.Listen and Follow Rated Rx 🎙️Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rated-rx-podcast/id1804181016Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/7KATtG1c3HwwYpVMtRuNubFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574813907982Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/ratedrxpodcast/TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@ratedrxpodcast