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Episodes
Episodes



Monday Oct 09, 2023
NASP 2023 Annual Meeting LIVE ReCap Show | NASP Specialty Pharmacy Podcast
Monday Oct 09, 2023
Monday Oct 09, 2023
This episode features conversations with
Aleata Postell & Sabeen Hasni - Walmart Specialty Pharmacy
Amanda Awe PharmD, VPL
Cecelia Byers - Surescripts
Chris Antypas, PharmD, Perigon Health 360
Dan Brooks, Brooks Group
Jeffrey Baird, Esq., Brown & Fortunato



Monday Oct 09, 2023
Start From Scratch: Compounding Pharmacy Finds Success | Pharmacy Crossroads
Monday Oct 09, 2023
Monday Oct 09, 2023
Sponsored by: Professional Compounding Centers of America (PCCA)Dayna Timmer, Pharm D, has worked for a chain, as a nuclear pharmacist and in 2022 opened her own compounding pharmacy. And, she loves it. She is joined by Erin Michael, of PCCA. They both share how Timmer started from scratch and has built both a financially and personally reward practice is Georgia. Dayna Timmer, Pharm D, owner of Mountainside Compounding Pharmacy in Tate, GA. Erin Michael, MBA, CPhT, Director of Customer Engagement, PCCA



Monday Oct 09, 2023
Process- Oriented Healing | Holistic Pharmacy Podcast
Monday Oct 09, 2023
Monday Oct 09, 2023
Hi my dear listeners! I am thrilled to introduce my next guest because we talk about the starkly opposing ideologies between Western and Eastern medicine, in the context of infant movement development and beyond. Cara Angela Liguori is a Somatic Practitioner, Infant Developmental Movement Educator, and Dream Guide whose creative healing journey began with dance and music. She is currently earning a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. In her one-on-one practice, Cara uses integrative touch, somatics, and guided meditations to support her clients’ body-mind-spirit integration. For infants and their caregivers, Cara provides education and skill-building for cultivating secure attachment skills and resilient movement and nervous system development through embodied observation, co-regulation, and handling techniques. In all her work, she facilitates connections with the underlying pathways of support that lead people to deepened relationships with themselves and others. Cara’s practice is client-centered, trauma-informed, and process-oriented. She is a certified practitioner of Zero Balancing, Esalen Massage, Somatic Movement Education for Adults and Infants via the School for Body-Mind Centering®, and Pilates.Please tune into this fascinating episode. I’d love to hear what you thought in the comments!Cara would like to acknowledge her Body-Mind Centering® teachers who include Amy Matthews, Sarah Barnaby, Satu Palokangas, her IDME cohort, and the founder, Bonnie Bainbridge-Cohen.Connect with Cara via:Website + newsletter: www.caraliguoriwellbeing.comEmail cara.liguori@gmail.comFollow on instagramEmbodiment and Integration: The Well of my Being Blog



Friday Oct 06, 2023
TWIRx | Pharmacists and Physicians Refining the EHR
Friday Oct 06, 2023
Friday Oct 06, 2023
This Week in Pharmacy we talk to Dr. Charles Bell and Andrea Corner, PharmD with CereCore. These pharmacists work with EHR technology which provides healthcare IT services such as EHR implementation, staff augmentation, clinical and technical support to hospitals. This is an example who pharmacists are impacting all facets of healthcare, including electronic health record's technology, workflow, and implementation for better patient care.



Friday Oct 06, 2023
Medication Errors | LTC Pharmacy Podcast
Friday Oct 06, 2023
Friday Oct 06, 2023
Dr. Laura Finn - BCGP, independent consultant pharmacist, Presenter at the ASCP 2023 Annual MeetingDr. Scott Stewart: linkedin.com/in/scott-stewart-34973870 Dr. Tamara Ruggles: linkedin.com/in/tamara-ruggles-491882251Institute for Safe Medication Practices: https://www.ismp.org/Volume discrepancy of liquid controlled medications (page 348): https://www.cms.gov/files/document/r211soma.pdf



Wednesday Oct 04, 2023
Wednesday Oct 04, 2023
In 2023, 16% of shoppers in independent drugstores contribute to two-thirds of the store’s dollar sales. Nielsen representatives Hilary Hilary Hainsworth Smith, Associate Director, U.S. Retail Analytics Group, and Jaquelyn Flam who oversees their U.S. Retail Division for drug, beauty and over-the-counter (OTC) services, spoke with our Cardinal Health Consumer Health Division representatives, Jason Dulgar at our annual Cardinal Health Retail Business Conference (RBC), about today’s independent drug store shopper, i.e., their shopping behaviors, their demographic, the types of products they choose, and the critical distinction between a “light shopper” vs. “large shopper.” In this podcast, Hilary and Jaquelyn address how these shopping factors and behaviors impact independent drug retailers. They start with an analysis at a macro level to help independent drug retailers understand the market trends that are impacting pharmacy shoppers. They also address “who” that shopper is in independent drug retail today, how it’s changed over recent years, and the macro trends impacting these shoppers. As they bring us to the conclusion of sharing their vast and helpful insights, they address how independent drug retailers can also operationalize these insights. It’s a podcast not to miss. Listen — and learn! — today.



Tuesday Oct 03, 2023
Beta Cell Dysfunction | T2D: Don’t Sugar Coat It
Tuesday Oct 03, 2023
Tuesday Oct 03, 2023
What do you know about the role of beta-cell dysfunction in the pathophysiology of type 2 diabetes (T2D)?
Join primary care experts in T2D: Dr John Anderson, Dr Stephen Brunton and Dr James LaSalle as they discuss the beta-cell function and its critical role in T2D pathogenesis, what clinicians know or should know about it and how it is measured in the clinic, and how our current knowledge of beta-cell function in T2D may affect future research on T2D treatment.
John E. Anderson, MD
Stephen Brunton, MD, FAAFP
James LaSalle, DO, FAAFP



Monday Oct 02, 2023
TWIRx | The Great Pharmacy STRIKE!!
Monday Oct 02, 2023
Monday Oct 02, 2023
CVS Pharmacist's have had enough.“Pharmacists all over the nation have talked about, joked about, wanted to, wished that we could do things like this,” one of the walkout organizers told USA TODAY. “I know the pharmacists in this district – a lot of us have worked together for a long time, and we just decided we’ve had enough.” The Nation has heard loud and clear from #Pharmacists in Kansas City and Missouri that the working conditions at CVS Pharmacies is not safe for Pharmacists, Techs, and most importantly Patients. We're joined by 'Would Your Like Shots with That' Marie Wilda and 'Pizza Is Not Working' Dr. Candace Olusola PharmD collaborators on 'This Week in Pharmacy'
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Monday Oct 02, 2023
DEA Red Flags: Part 1 | Pain Pod
Monday Oct 02, 2023
Monday Oct 02, 2023
Mark "Pain Guy" Garofoli, PharmD, MBA, BCGP, CPE, CTTSRed Light, Green Light, GO! On this episode of the Pain Pod, we discuss the infamous DEA Red Flags, their respective color, where to find them documented, and the multitude of other general controlled substance concerns.We all have our stories, so this episode is right up everyone’s alley.Come one, come all, to the Pain Pod!!!Pain Guy• www.painguy.usPain Guy’s Practical Pain Management “Controlled Substance Concerns” Article• Garofoli MP, “Prescribing and Dispensing Controlled Substances: When to Pump the Brakes”. Practical Pain Management. 2022; 22(6).• https://www.practicalpainmanagement.com/issue202206/prescribing-and-dispensing-controlled-substances-when-to-pump-the-brakesDrug Topics Chain Pharmacies Red Flags Article• https://www.drugtopics.com/view/national-pharmacy-chain-opioid-settlements-poised-to-affect-independent-pharmacies



Monday Oct 02, 2023
Monday Oct 02, 2023
It’s always a joy to have incredible conversations with incredible people on this podcast. Today I am interviewing a dear colleague and co-author of the book Beyond the Counter, and we discuss why it's so important to take care of your body, and mind NOW. You're either paying for prevention now, or treatment later.Dr. Melissa Hetrick, PharmD, BCPS, is a clinical staff pharmacist at Lehigh Valley Health Network, and a Sales Coordinator at The Juice Plus + Company. She is currently a clinical pharmacist for the Integrative Care Coordination team, a division of Population Health, at Lehigh Valley Health Network. She has previously practiced within the inpatient setting for the first 15 years of her career focusing on areas such as pediatrics, parenteral nutrition, operating room satellite, and intravenous compounding as well as specializing in Hematology/Oncology at the LVHN Topper Cancer Institute for the past 5 years.Dr. Hetrick guides hard-working women down a clear path of health and wellness, replacing unfavorable habits with simple changes to attain confidence and balance. Her dream is to help these women and their families learn how to prevent disease with food as their medicine, rather than treating it with an overload of prescription medications.Tune into the episode to hear how even “bad” things can have silver linings and share this with a friend who may be struggling!For more information on joining Dr. Hetrick’s mission and finding healing for yourself, connect with Melissa for downloadable recipes and samples via:Email: Melissa_HealthyHabits@outlook.com.Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@healthyhabitswiththesister2222 Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-hetrick-195629218/ Products mentionedJuicePlus: https://mhetrick.juiceplus.com/us/en Tower Garden: https://mhetrick.towergarden.com/



Friday Sep 29, 2023
Friday Sep 29, 2023
The Doctor Patient Forum is a non-partisan, community-based organization that works to support pain patients and their physicians with access to lifesaving pain relief and to mitigate the harmful effects of efforts to curb liberal prescribing and overdose. With a focus on disabled people, those in chronic pain, and physicians who work with them, DPF provides information, practical tools, and policy analysis to strengthen patient-centered safe and appropriate medical support and advocates for approaches that reduce increasingly common suffering and death resulting from non-consensual medication reduction or termination of care.
Raising Awareness and Improving Conditions For: • Pain patients facing non-consensual medication reduction • Termination of treatment • Untreated painWell-intended responses to the overdose crisis by state and federal authorities have caused unintended harmful consequences including patient dismissal / termination of care and forced/non-consensual opioid and benzodiazepine tapers, which have led to a crisis of medically abandoned patients, suffering, and even death.Guests: Claudia A. Merandi DPF Board Member, Executive Director, PresidentBeverly Schechtman DPF Board Member, Director, Vice President



Friday Sep 29, 2023
Ayahuasaca, DMT, and 5-MeODMT | Neural Pharm Podcast
Friday Sep 29, 2023
Friday Sep 29, 2023
An intro to the "spirit molecule" and "the toad" plus safety and ethical considerations around their use
***Please take a couple minutes to complete a brief survey about the podcast here. If you have any specific open ended feedback for the podcast, please feel free to leave a comment below or email at cburns@neuralpharm.net***
References:
“Ayahuasca and 5 Me-ODMT.” UC Berkeley Center for the Science of Psychedelics. Last accessed 28 Sept 2023. https://psychedelics.berkeley.edu/substance/ayahuasca/
Bernal A, et al. Reactivations after 5-methoxy-N,N-dimethyltryptamine use in naturalistic settings: an initial exploratory analysis of the phenomenon’s predictors and its emotional valence. Frontiers in Psychiatry. 2022; 13: 1049643
Halberstadt A. Dimethyltryptamine: Possible Endogenous Ligand of the Sigma-1 Receptor. MAPS bulletin: Spring 2011 volume 21, number 1. https://maps.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/v21n1-56to58-1.pdf
Niznansky L, et al. Ayahuasca as a Decoction Applied to Human: Analytical Methods, Pharmacology, and Potential Toxic Effects. Journal of Clinical Medicine. 2022; 11(4): 1147. https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/11/4/1147
Paredes R. DMT vs Ayahuasca: is one better than the other? Mind Better. 17 Aug 2022. https://mindbetter.com/dmt-vs-ayahuasca/
Reckweg J, et al. A phase 1/2 trial to assess safety and efficacy of a vaporized 5-methoxy N,N-dimethyltryptamine formulation (GH001) in patients with treatment resistant depression. Frontiers in Psychiatry. 2023; 14: 1133414. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10319409/
Smith, Patrick. Ayahuasca vs DMT. Third Wave. 30 April 2023 (accessed 28 Sept 2023). https://thethirdwave.co/ayahuasca-vs-dmt/
Thomas, SS. Ayahuasa vs DMT: Unveiling the Differences and Similarities. Psychable. 23 April 2021. https://psychable.com/ayahuasca/ayahuasca-vs-dmt-whats-the-difference



Tuesday Sep 26, 2023
Your Identity Beyond Pharmacy Matters | PharmXcel
Tuesday Sep 26, 2023
Tuesday Sep 26, 2023
In this episode:I delve deep into our identities beyond being Pharmacists.How society’s expectations shape our identitiesHow being your true self beyond pharmacy will help you build a fulfilling career in many ways.References:Book - A New Earth by Eckhart TolleVisit www.katrinaazer.com to find out how I can help you:👉 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 & 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.



Monday Sep 25, 2023
Monday Sep 25, 2023
#Pharmacists play a crucial role in healthcare, and they can leverage emerging fields like #epigenetics and an understanding of sex hormones to provide more personalized and effective care to their patients.
By incorporating epigenetic information into medication management, pharmacists tailor drug regimens based on an individual's unique genetic and epigenetic profiles, optimizing treatment outcomes and minimizing adverse effects. Additionally, a deep understanding of sex hormones allows pharmacists to address gender-specific medication needs, ensuring that therapies are both safe and efficacious.
Furthermore, continuous education is vital for pharmacists to stay updated with the latest advancements in these areas, enabling them to offer cutting-edge pharmaceutical services that enhance patient well-being and contribute to the evolution of modern healthcare.
#Epigenetics, Sex Hormones and Functional Spirit Science
The #SexPharmD, Dr. Nadia Archambault interviews Dr. Dr. Jenna W. Clack
https://www.visionaryintuitiveproductions.com/



Wednesday Sep 20, 2023
Welcome to the Pharmacy Success Strategy Series | Pharmacy Success
Wednesday Sep 20, 2023
Wednesday Sep 20, 2023
Guest is Pharmacy Owner Bob Lomenick. Owner of Tyson Drugs in Holly Springs MS. Bob is a transformative leader in community pharmacy. He is known as the godfather of Med Sync programs and his pharmacy and team continues to be a leader in developing clinical programs and patient care.



Wednesday Sep 20, 2023
Finding Fuel: The Birth of Fasted Athlete | Sports Pharmacy Podcast
Wednesday Sep 20, 2023
Wednesday Sep 20, 2023
Sports Pharmacy Podcast is back with a brand new episode featuring an in-depth conversation with Kevin Young, the founder of Fasted Athlete. Hosted by Dr. H, the episode delves into the active lifestyle Kevin leads, which is greatly influenced by his philosophy around fasting. This episode goes behind the 'mat' to give us an insight into Young's love for sports, striking a unique balance between managing his brainchild 'Fasted Athlete' and pursuing his passion for various sports, such as foil surfing, pickleball, and snowboarding.The episode gives listeners a privileged look into Kevin's current favorite sports and how fasting supports his active lifestyle. Kevin's journey serves as a testament to the potential of balancing fitness with an enjoyable life - a message echoing the truth that health and happiness can coexist. As Kevin's story unfolds, he portrays a lifestyle designed around intermittent fasting, nutrient-rich eating, and a committed physical activity routine that leaves room for the pleasures of life, such as sharing meals, occasional indulgence, and enjoying a good game of pickleball.
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Tuesday Sep 19, 2023
Tuesday Sep 19, 2023
Hello dear ones! I am over the moon and beyond grateful to share this next episode with you, where I got to interview one of my herbal teachers. We go deep into clinical pearls from this super-experienced powerhouse of a woman who’d like you to take away the following bottom line: the herbs are here to help heal us, they’re inexpensive, safe and easy to use.Sara-Chana Silverstein is the author of the book MOODTOPIA: Tame your moods, de-stress, and find balance using herbal remedies...which has been #1 on Amazon. Her book got accolades from Mayim Bialik, Deepak Chopra, and Christie Brinkley.She is a Master Herbalist RH (AHG), Classical Homeopath, Board-certified lactation consultant (IBCLC), wife, keynote speaker, and mother of seven children. She is regularly featured on TV news shows across the US discussing how people can safely integrate alternative medicine with conventional medicine. She is a consultant to many pediatricians, midwives, general doctors, and guest lectures to residents at medical schools.After working with over 45,000 clients for the past 28 years she saw that most people needed help with their moodiness and created a program that teaches people how to: “BE IN CONTROL OF YOUR MOODS, SO THEY DON'T CONTROL YOU."Connect with Sara Chana via:Instagram @sarachanas Website moodtopiabook.com Sarachana.com *Enter the raffle for free bottle of herbs by sending your email and phone number tomoodtopiabook@gmail.com



Monday Sep 18, 2023
Monday Sep 18, 2023
On this episode, Dr. Avni Santani, Chief Genomics Officer of Let's Get Checked, Dr. Behnaz Sarrami, and I discuss how Let's Get Checked solves several major barriers that have held pharmacogenomics back from becoming the standard of care in medication therapy management, pharmacists' critical and unique role in PGX at Let's Get Checked, and how nontraditional PGx payers are championing for PGx testing to decrease adverse drug events, increase therapeutic medication outcomes, and improve patient adherence to their medications. https://www.letsgetchecked.com/mypgx/Becky Winslow, BS, PharmD and Behnaz Sarrami, MS, PharmD (Hosts) Avni A. Santani, PhD, FACMG, Chief Genomics Officer at LetsGetChecked
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Monday Sep 18, 2023
5 Things to Know About the Inflation Reduction Act | The PUTTcast
Monday Sep 18, 2023
Monday Sep 18, 2023
What does the IRA really achieve when it comes to prescription medications? What are its effects on independent pharmacies, the 340B program, or even DIR fees? What parts of the equation are missing, and what inclusions would make the IRA better for everyone?
Listen in as PUTTcast hosts Monique Whitney and Lauren Young take a deep dive into the answers to these questions and many more with special guest American Pharmacies General Counsel, Miguel Rodriguez.



Sunday Sep 17, 2023
Ketamine: Anesthetic and rapid anti-depressant | Neural Pharm Podcast
Sunday Sep 17, 2023
Sunday Sep 17, 2023
Ketamine is among the most unique pharmaceutical agents on the market. Join us on an exploration of the research on its neuropharmacology and use for depression, and discussion of risks and benefits.
References:
Article referenced in the beginning:
Martinez-Marmol, et al. Hericerin derivatives activates a pan neurotrophic pathway in central hippocampal neurons converging to ERK1/2 signaling enhancing spacial memory. Journal of Neurochemistry. 2023(165);6: 791-808
Ballard E and Zarate C. The role of disassociation in ketamine’s anti-depressant effects. Nature Communications. 2020: 6431
Bobo WV, et al. Ketamine for treatment resistant unipolar and bipolar major depression: Critical review and implications for clinical practice. Depression and Anxiety. 6 April 2016.
Esketamine [package insert]. Janssen Neuroscience. July 2023.
Fava M, et al. Double blind, placebo controlled dose ranging trial of intravenous ketamine as adjunctive therapy in treatment resistant depression (TRD). Molecular Psychiatry. 2020(25): 1592-1603
Gales A, Maxwell S. Ketamine: recent evidence and clinical uses. World Federation of Societies of Anesthesiologists. 12 June 2018.
Johnston JN, et al. Ketamine in neuropsychiatric disorders: an update. Neuropsychopharmacology. 2023
Loo CK, et al. Placebo-controlled pilot trial testing dose titration and intravenous, intramuscular, and subcutaneous routes for ketamine in depression. Acta Psychiatria Scandinavica. 30 March 2016.
Mandal S, et al. Efficacy of Ketamine therapy in the treatment of depression. Indian Journal of Psychiatry. 2019 Sept-Oct; 61(5).
VA/DoD Clinical Practice Guideline. (2022). The Management of Major Depressive Disorder. Washington, DC: U.S. Government Printing Office

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