Pharmacy Podcast Network

DrugStore2Door with AJ Asgari | Sports Pharmacy Podcast

AJ Asgari, the CEO of Drugstore2Door, joined the Sports Pharmacy Podcast for a second round of discussion. We talked about their fitness journeys.  AJ shared his background, growing up in Oklahoma and initially planning to become a doctor before pivoting to pharmacy. He became an entrepreneur and currently owns nine pharmacies. AJ founded Drugstore2Door to address the challenges faced by independent pharmacies. The platform aims to digitize the entire pharmacy experience and provide a seamless online presence. They offer personalized website design, e-commerce capabilities, and services to help pharmacies generate additional revenue outside of PBMs. AJ emphasized the importance of customer feedback and continuous improvement in refining their product. Drugstore2Door's goal is to get as many independent pharmacies online as possible, allowing customers to access and pay for various pharmacy services. The platform covers prescription services, e-commerce, and other offerings, providing a turnkey solution for pharmacies. They are constantly developing new features and enhancements to make the integration seamless and user-friendly for pharmacies.

Politics, PBM Roadblocks, and Accomplishing Real Reform | PUTTcast

With more than 30 bills in progress this session at the federal level alone, PBM reform is barreling down the legislative tracks - but what's the best way to get legislation and enforcement across the finish line? Listen in as PUTT Executive Director, Monique Whitney, and Board Vice President, Lauren Young dive into the past, present, and (possible) future of PBM reform, who's getting it done, and why continuing to educate and follow through with legislation enforcement is such a critical component.

Live From The IPC Booth At The McKesson IdeaShare Booth | Pharmacy Crossroads

Bruce Kneeland attended the McKesson IdeaShare show and was able to interview several show attendees and learn from them some of what they saw, heard and learned at this show. Tips for making show attendance a success, examples of the benefits of networking and other ideas your peers will take home and implement are shared. If you did, or did not, attend this show you'll benefit from the comments on this podcast

Psilocybin for mental health | Neural Pharm Podcast

A review of current literature around magic mushrooms for nicotine and alcohol dependency, end of life therapy, and more.
Notes: Per Christopher Toney, a reminder that psilocybin dosing is based on dry weight of the whole mushrooms, for those curious about how dosing is calculated. How well does this approximate actual psilocybin content? This will be a good future topic for discussion.
References:
Link to FDA’s Considerations for Clinical Investigations of Psychedelic Drugs (Accessed 11 July 2023): https://www.fda.gov/regulatory-information/search-fda-guidance-documents/psychedelic-drugs-considerations-clinical-investigations.
 
Bogenschutz MP, et al. Percentage of heavy drinking days following psilocybin assisted psychotherapy vs placebo in the treatment of patients with alcohol use disorder: a randomized clinical trial. JAMA Psychiatry. 2022; 79(10): 953-962 https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapsychiatry/fullarticle/2795625
Carhart-Harris R, et al. Trial of psilocybin versus escitalopram for depression. New England Journal of Medicine. 2021: 384: 1402-1411. https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/nejmoa2032994
Ebbesen-Jensen M, et al. Psilocybin assisted therapy for reducing alcohol intake in patients with alcohol use disorder: protocol for a randomized, double blinded, placebo controlled 12 week clinical trial (the QUANTUM trip trial). BMJ Open. 2022; 12(10). https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9577917/
Ercolano, A. (2023) Johns Hopkins Center for psychedelic and Consciousness Research, Johns Hopkins Medicine. Available at: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/psychiatry/research/psychedelics-research.html
Fauber J and Fiore K. Slippery slope: Fen-Phen users recall a “miracle” turned nightmare. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel/Med Page Today. 19 April 2015. https://www.medpagetoday.com/special-reports/slipperyslope/51044
Goodwin GM, et al. Single dose psilocybin for treatment for a treatment resistant episode of major depression. New England Journal of Medicine. 2022; 387(18). https://www.nejm.org/doi/pdf/10.1056/NEJMoa2206443?articleTools=true
Griffiths RR, et al. Psilocybin produces substantial and sustained decreases in depression and anxiety in patients with life-threatening cancer: a randomized double blind trial. Journal of Psychopharmacology. 2016; 30(2): 1181-1197
Grob CS, et al. Pilot study of psilocybin for anxiety in patients with advanced stage cancer. JAMA Psychiatry. 2011; 68(1): 71-78. https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapsychiatry/fullarticle/210962
Kenney A. What to know about Colorado’s psychedelic law. Colorado Public Radio. 21 June 2023. https://www.cpr.org/2023/06/21/colorado-psychedelic-law-for-psilocybin-mushrooms/
Rosenbaum D, et al. Psychedelics for existential distress in palliative and cancer care. Current Oncology. 2019; 26(4): 225-226. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6726261/
Ross S, et al. Acute and sustained reductions in loss of meaning and suicidal ideation following psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy for psychiatric and existential distress in life threatening cancer. ACS Pharmacology and Translational Science. 2021; 4(2): 553-562. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33860185/
Rotz VR, et al. Single dose psilocybin assisted therapy in major depressive disorder: a placebo controlled, randomized double blind trial. The Lancet. 2023;56: 101809. https://www.thelancet.com/action/showPdf?pii=S2589-5370%2822%2900538-7
 
To read about “Mad Honey” that we referenced towards the end of the podcast: see here: https://bigthink.com/health/mad-honey/#:~:text=But%20what%20really%20distinguishes%20mad,%2C%20in%20rare%20cases%2C%20death.

Falling Back in Love with Pharmacy w/Alex Barker, The Happy PharmD | The Holistic Pharmacy Podcast

Hello everyone! I don’t know about you but this last week has been feeling a bit heavy for me. However, this episode is just the thing for you if you’re feeling the same weight, because I’m interviewing Alex Barker of The Happy PharmD. Alex’s mission is to transform the profession so every pharmacist can unlock their career’s potential. He strives for pharmacists to love pharmacy again.Alex Barker is the CEO and Founder of The Happy Pharm D, a nationwide coaching firm guiding pharmacists to inspiring careers and more fulfilling lives. Alex is an accomplished public speaker, a published author and teacher. Since 2017, his coaching program and career development seminars have guided over 2,000 pharmacists into new jobs and roles they love. His book “Indispensable: A prescription for a fulfilling pharmacy career,” has motivated countless pharmacists to love pharmacy again. Alex is a husband and the proud father of two daughters. He loves drinking coffee and eating good guacamole (though not at the same time). When he isn’t working, which happens occasionally, he plays Nintendo, Dungeon & Dragons, and reads comics.This episode is very near and dear to my heart because Alex’s blog has put me on the scene of pharmacy experts in the natural and holistic space, and I’m forever grateful. I can’t wait to share this next episode with you so here it is! Check out The Happy PharmD at:Website: Thehappypharmd.comLinkedIn: The Happy PharmDInstagram: @thehappypharmdFacebook: @The Happy PharmD

TWIRx | Updates from SingleCare & on the Biosimilar Cyltezo

What’s Your Mission? What’s Your Purpose? On 'This Week in Pharmacy" Jennifer Bourgeois, Pharm.D is on the pods. She's a pharmacist, a mother, and an amazing Provider in McKinney, Texas. Dr. Bourgeois serves as a SingleCare spokesperson after being named Best Pharmacist in 2021.Next, catching up on biosimilars with Stephen Pagnotta, Executive Director and Biosimilar Commercial Lead at Boehringer Ingelheim.  A biosimilar is a biological medicine highly similar to another already approved biological medicine (the 'reference medicine'). Biosimilars are approved according to the same standards of pharmaceutical quality, safety and efficacy that apply to all biological medicines. We're talking about Cyltezo! 

Geri Duty: A Geriatric Patient Care Discussion with DeLon Canterbury | Pain Pod

Guests:Mark Garofoli, PharmD, MBA, BCGP, CPE, CTTSDeLon Canterbury, PharmD, MBA, BCGPEpisode DescriptionOn this episode of the Pain Pod, we welcome Dr. DeLon Canterbury CEO of GeriatRx to discuss the intersection of pain management, our geriatric patient population, and the 2023 AGS Beers Criteria Update. Let’s face it, if you’re not geriatric (65yo or even more experienced), you hope to be one day! So, this episode is right up everyone’s alley. A discussion of Centurions (not the Roman soldiers, rather those living to be at least 100yo)!Come one, come all, to the Pain Pod!!!2023 AGS Beers Criteria (Article• https://agsjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/jgs.18372 JAGS• https://agsjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/15325415AGS• https://www.americangeriatrics.org/ GeriatRxo https://www.geriatrx.org/ 

Delivery in Long-Term Care (ft. VirtueTech) | Framework Focus

In this episode, we dive into the fascinating world of delivery in long-term care pharmacies. Discover why delivery in LTC is unique and how it has become an integral component of these specialized pharmacies. Mark is joined by special guest Gibran Ameer, the CEO of Virtue Technologies. Gibran shares how his company assist LTC pharmacies in optimizing their delivery processes. They also delve into the challenges and opportunities involved in LTC delivery, all while highlighting the importance of tracking and data integration. 

Expand Your Pharmacy Practice: Part 2 | Integra X Files

Tune in for Part 2 of our conversation with Integra X Files blog contributor Paul Baldwin where we discuss the future of the healthcare industry, the need for innovation and progress, and the potential for pharmacists to play a significant role in cost-effective and efficient patient treatments – expanding their practice.

Reigning In Out of Control Drug Costs | PBM Reform Podcast

Our special guest Wendy Barnes, CEO of RxBenefits and Mark Campbell, the VP of RxBenefits. From BenefitsPro:https://www.benefitspro.com/2023/03/27/how-dispelling-mistrust-of-generics-will-help-patients-and-plan-sponsors/?slreturn=20240222125659 Health care spending in the United States has increased substantially the past few years, and it isn't likely to slow down any time soon. At this rate, national health care costs could reach $6.2 trillion by 2028. A number of factors, including the cost of medical supplies and drugs, contribute to those rising numbers. The financial pinch many people were already feeling has been intensified by the unsteady economy, leading consumers to call for lowered health plan costs whenever and wherever possible. Some believe reducing prescription drug spending is an easy way to do that. But consumers still deserve access to the medications they need at prices they can afford. 
Generic medications: A solution to potential challenges
Using generic medications in place of high-priced, brand-name drugs offers the same clinical benefits, and it can save patients and health plan providers significant money in the long run. It's a convenient, simple way to reduce costs while making sure patients have continued access to the treatments and medicines they've been prescribed. But while generics are an obvious answer to many challenges facing the industry, they aren't embraced nearly as often as they should be. According to U.S. Pharmacist, "While generic drugs are extensively prescribed … t some consumers are still hesitant about using generic drugs and believe that they are not as safe or effective as brand-name drugs."
Consumers have a variety of reasons for their misgivings, but the skepticism is unwarranted. Many health plan administrators and pharmacy benefit optimizers are working to dispel the myths that can rob consumers of significant savings. 

How to Make More Money as a Pharmacist While Making a Real Impact | Wealthy White Coat

Are you a pharmacist hungry to reinvent your career? Do you want to do more for your patients, increase your earning power and become the pharmacist you've always dreamed of being? 
 
You've come to the right place! My name is Dr. Jamie Wilkey and you’re listening to the Wealthy White Coat podcast. On this podcast, we will discuss topics that will help you earn better, think bigger, and actually impact the world with your degree.
 
Tune in to the first episode, where I tell you what led me to pursue a career in pharmacy, the breakthrough I had after working as a retail pharmacist for 10 years, and what I decided to do about it! 
 
I can’t wait to share the opportunities and techniques that changed my life. 
 
Go to https://wealthywhitecoat.com/ and: 👉 Create your own consulting career
👉 Become the pharmacist you dreamed of being
👉 Regain control over your schedule 
👉 Enter a network of like-minded pharmacists 
 
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TWIRx | How is Pennsylvania Pharmacists leading Wellness through Pharmacy Care?

Brandon Antinopoulos, PharmDPresident and Chief Operating OfficerThe Pennsylvania Pharmacists Care Network (PPCN) focus is making sure medications are used appropriately for everyone's benefit. When we all communicate, we all win. Through a collaborative approach, PPCN pharmacists engage in their patients' health care, offering high quality patient-centered care — helping payers, providers, and patients all reach the outcomes they desire.Thank you to Brandon and his team for these amazing works to deliver more pharmacy care to Pennsylvanians. Thank you to Victoria Elliott, Chief Executive Officer at Pennsylvania Pharmacists Association and the entire PPA Team - for all their support of the PPN and PPCN! 
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Your Prescription for an Optimal Pregnancy | MaternalRx

Obstet-Rx
Your Prescription for an Optimal Pregnancy
Obstet-Rx is a dedicated team of clinical pharmacists and certified doulas, providing comprehensive and personalized solutions which complement traditional obstetric care, ensuring that no aspect of the pregnancy journey is overlooked.
Contact us today to discover how our services can support your unique needs.
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Dr. Michael Castagna CEO of Mannkind | Sports Pharmacy Podcast

Have you wanted to enter the mind of an up and coming CEO? Sitting down with Dr. Michael Castagna was a pleasure. You will learn so much about how to grow into the industry side of pharmacy and he really sheds light on a very different side of pharmacy and healthcare. He has been thriving in the pharmaceutical industry and has been around specialty pharmacy for the past 25 years. I know I took notes on his books that he recommends. Find him on LinkedIn!

Organically Growing, Scaling, and Serving Through Herbalism w/Lauren Haynes | Holistic Pharmacy Podcast

Hey everyone! I’m recording this intro after a brief but admittedly scary stint of time stuck indoors yet again, being warned to stay home due to the quality of air pollution from the recent Canadian wildfire.Meanwhile, I’m super excited to introduce my next guest, who highlights how we can become stewards of the land as herbalists, and showcases how she grew her brand from scratch to a full-blown success story. Lauren Haynes is the founder and CEO of Wooden Spoon Herbs, a small-batch herbal apothecary brand that offers herbal tinctures, teas and tonics that act as a conduit for plant medicine.  Founded in 2014, Lauren has grown Wooden Spoon Herbs into a go-to resource for farm-fresh herbal remedies.  Lauren studied at the Appalachian Center for Natural Health under fifth-generation herbalist Phyllis D. Light. Driven by her desire to introduce more people to herbalism, Lauren started Wooden Spoon Herbs in the farmer's market, crafting products based on the most common concerns she saw. The brand, which has celeb fans like Jessica Alba and Alanis Morrisette, supports a farm-direct supply chain and sources only organic ingredients. Their popular Rose-Colored Glasses tincture has sold out 5 times and is also sold on Goop. Lauren now has over ten years of experience as a clinical herbalist. Through her herbalist education and practice, Lauren merges functional formations with lifestyle products that appeal to wellness enthusiasts and newcomers alike.
 

Great Ideas To Improve Your Front-end of Your Pharmacy | Pharmacy Crossroads

Executives from four companies with innovative products share examples of how pharmacy owners can improve the front-end and boost their profits.  Central to the discussion is the notion that the front-end is an overlooked asset.  They talk about the importance of creative marketing and share how innovative products open doors for doctor detailing.  The bottom line, the front-end is critical to the  success of your pharmacy and products and services are out there that can make that happen.  

Fourth of July SPECIAL: Alan McGill | Pharmacy Podcast Nation

Alan McGill is a Senior Supervisory Special Agent with the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General and currently assigned to the Office of Public Engagement. Agent McGill has been a professional investigator for over 35 years with 27 years in law enforcement. He served nearly 20 years at the Bureaus of Narcotics Investigation and Drug Control with his previous assignment being a Street Supervisor and Drug Diversion Unit Supervisor. He also served as an Undercover Narcotics Agent, Drug Task Force Coordinator, Drug Diversion Agent, Computer Voice Stress Analyst, PDMP BNI Statewide Supervisor, Clandestine Laboratory Enforcement Program member and an "A" and "B" Technician installing wiretap equipment.Although Agent McGill's undercover experience is extensive, he is best known as a subject matter expert in Drug Diversion and is court qualified as an expert. Agent McGill routinely conducts Drug Diversion presentations and trainings for practitioners and law enforcement in Pennsylvania. Agent McGill also conducts drug diversion lectures at over 25 university practitioner programs in Pennsylvania and is a national speaker on the subject.In addition to conducting training lectures, Agent McGill also authored an article published in The Keystone Veterinary Magazine on Drug Diversion in veterinary practices and he has hosted podcasts for the Office of Attorney General that can be found on the Pennsylvania Attorney General website. Agent McGill joined NASCSA (National Association of State Controlled Substance Authorities) in 2014 serving on various committees including co-chairing the Education Committee and chairing the Executive Committee.In 2021 he was elected President of NASCSA. He also created The NASCSA Podcast and is the current producer and host.Protecting patients from injury due to drug diversion | Viewpoint
https://www.chiefhealthcareexecutive.com/view/protecting-patients-from-injury-due-to-drug-diversion-viewpointWolters Kluwer acquires U.S. AI-enabled drug diversion detection softwareTechnology leader seeks to help tackle growing drug diversion challenge in the U.S.https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230607005593/en/Wolters-Kluwer-acquires-U.S.-AI-enabled-drug-diversion-detection-software 
NASCSA | National Association of State Controlled Substances Authoritieshttps://www.nascsa.org/podcasts 

Review of MDMA and LSD, intro to psilocybin | Neural Pharm Podcast

In this episode Colby reviews his experiences at the MAPS conference in Denver, we review a couple of topics we missed around LSD and MDMA, and introduce psilocybin!
 
References:
Gotvaldova K, et al. "Extensive Collection of Psychotropic Mushrooms with Determination of Their Tryptamine Alkaloids". International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 2023 (22): 14068.
Halpern J, Roth BL "Hallucinogens and dissociative agents naturally growing in the United States". Pharmacology & Therapeutics. 2004; 102 (2): 131–8.
Huberman A. The science of MDMA and its therapeutic uses: benefits and risks. Huberman Labs (podcast). 12 Jun 2023
Pollan M. How to change your mind: the new science of psychedelics. Penguin Press. 2019
Sumner R, et al. Microdosed LSD: Dose day outcomes from a home-administered randomized controlled trial. 2023. Unpublished (information from poster presentation at MAPS conference)
Woolley DW, Campbell NK (1962). "Serotonin-like and antiserotonin properties of psilocybin and psilocin". Science. 3518. 136 (3518): 777–8
Vizeli P, et al. Genetic influence of Cyp2D6 on pharmacokinetics and acute subjective effects of LSD in a pooled analysis. Scientific Reports. 2021(11); 10851.

How Can Innovation Unlock the Power of Data to Deliver Value-Based Care? | Pharmacy Podcast Nation

Pamela SpenceEY Global Health Sciences and Wellness Industry Leader Organizations have the tools to deliver a better personalized health experience, but the ecosystem needs to collaborate to build this future.
Three questions to ask
How can placing bigger bets, and making strategic investments that go beyond pilot initiatives, achieve transformation at scale?
How do organizations collaborate to share risk, data and rewards and realize a better future?
How do we move from a slowly digitizing world to connected care and ultimately to a smart health system?
References:EY survey: 42% of global health consumers rate access to care as below averagehttps://www.ey.com/en_gl/news/2023/06/ey-survey-42-of-global-health-consumers-rate-access-to-care-as-below-averageHow innovation can unlock the power of data to deliver value-based carehttps://www.ey.com/en_gl/life-sciences/how-innovation-can-unlock-the-value-of-data-to-deliver-value-based-care?linkId=206400904 
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TWIRx | Leveling UP with UP Solutions & Global Leaders in Digital Health

On "This Week in Pharmacy" Todd Eury talks with the leading Digital Health Pharmacist in New Zealand Katrina Azer about the rising useage of technology as part of treatment plans in pharmacy care. Next, a special conversation with Community Pharmacy Business Coach of the Coaches, Patti Mara --who came from the PDS strategy team helping pharmacy leaders like Lisa Faast launch successful enterprises.