Pharmacy Podcast Network

TWIRx: Evolution of Clinical Trials & Community Pharmacy

The role pharmacists play in the community is the same one they should be playing in clinical research. Community-based clinical trials in general can be better for patient care, the pharmacy as a profession, and study sponsors who have long had trouble recruiting enough patients into their studies.
 
Within the next decade, Gerald Finken, founder and CEO of RxE2 predicts, pharmaceutical companies will no longer be running clinical trials that exclude pharmacy professionals because it will simply be too costly and overly risky.
 
When shipping drugs directly to patients, as has become customary with decentralized clinical trials (DCTs), many state pharmacy laws specifically stipulate that they follow the practice of pharmacy—which includes patient counseling and patient-specific labeling.
 
Today we talk about ‘The Evolution of Clinical Trials and the Pharmacist’s Role’
 

Improving Adherence and Outcomes in Specialty Pharmacy: A Real-World Case Study | The Future of Pharmacy Podcast

The high cost and complexity of specialty medications often contribute to adherence issues that negatively impact patient outcomes. Increasing adherence requires streamlined access to specialty medications and clear and frequent communication with patients to discuss dosage, frequency, side effects, interactions, and more. Learn how Bausch Health and Omnicell Specialty Pharmacy Services worked together to improve adherence to XIFAXAN, a specialty medication used to treat overt hepatic encephalopathy (OHE), by expediting the prior authorization process and conducting in-depth medication counseling.Ken Perez, Vice President, Healthcare Policy and Government Affairs
 

POCTalk: The Podcast About Point of Care Testing | The POCTalk Podcast

We welcome Dr. Kristin Tallent, PharmD to the Pharmacy Podcast Network with the release of POCTalk. Kristin is a pharmacist with a wealth of experience in various aspects of pharmacy. After the pandemic hit, she specialized in point-of-care testing services in her community. She has since taken that knowledge and has helped many pharmacists and pharmacy owners successfully implement POCT programs in their pharmacies. 

Empowering Connections Within Your Pharmacy to Lead to Healthier Outcomes | Cardinal Health™ Counter Talk™ Podcast

Host Jason Callori and Pharmacist Lynette Glockner discuss the Outcomes™ platform and how it has allowed her to lessen her DIR fees, improve her EQUIPP scores, increase revenue and empower the connections within her pharamcy to become the healthcare destination for her community. To learn more about the Outcomes™  Platform visit getoutcomes.com.

7 Secrets of Successful Pharmacy Owners | TWIRx

This Week in Pharmacy: Bruce Kneeland joins Todd Eury for his last podcast of 2022 to discuss prpearing for the new year with 7 Proven Management Principles Being Used By Successful Pharmacy Owners. 
 
1.         Have a noble cause, vision, purpose with a passion
2.         Building a team
3.         Run a well-oiled machine
4.         Be a people person
5.         Do something else exceptionally well 
6.         Be the local media guru 
7.         Don’t be afraid to ask for outside help

TWIRx: Specialty Roles for Pharmacists | TWIRx

Dr. Jena Quinn PharmD founder of Perfecting Peds and Chris Blackley CEO & Co-Founder – Prescryptive Health join us today.

Capturing Community-Based Long-Term Care | Happier at Home PRN

o Overview of senior care marketplace, size, and shift to aging in placeo In just a few years, 132 million will be aged 50 in older. There are just over 330million in the U.S. currently so that represents about 1/3 of our current totalpopulation.o It’s no surprise that seniors what to age in their own homes. What we’ve seenthrough the COVID pandemic has accelerated this shift. Nursing homes have been very hard hit; it has been vulnerablepopulation We’ve been socially conditioned to stay at home And advancements in technology have made that a bit easier. You areeven seeing in some areas Hospital care at home. Family caregivers which are commonly in the sandwich generation areteleworking or having flexibilities that allow them to be available forcaregiving more than in the past. By 2035 – People over the age of 75 will reach 13.4 million Now, for the next few years, we will see a dip in the number of patients aginginto LTC settings. If you check out this graph which looks at the US population80 years of age or older, then you see we should see a shift before the babyboomers hit SNF age.Axios article:https://www.axios.com/2023/01/12/more-in-home-care-options-risksThe pandemic-fueled boom in home care could be replicating one of the most worrisome hazards in institutional settings: bloodstream infections from central lines.
Driving the news: Home infusion therapy — whether for cancer drugs, antibiotics or other treatments — is becoming a preferred option for more patients.
"In the home, it's the patients, or sometimes a family member, sometimes a friend, or sometimes a neighbor that is basically doing the same work," she said.
That doesn't mean infection rates are higher outside the hospital, Keller said. “The best available data shows infections occur at a lower rate than in the hospital. But, because there are more and more people in home care, it is something we need to pay attention to,” Keller said.
Special guests: Dr. Bri MorrisPharmDDr. Bri Morris has spent her career helping community and long-term care pharmacies thrive. Dr. Morris currently leads NCPA's education initiatives and Long-Term Care Division, as well as develops programs to assist community pharmacists in streamlining workflow to add enhanced services. Prior to this role, she led NCPA’s medication adherence programs, working to ensure medication adherence is a core competency of the pharmacy profession by empowering community pharmacists with the tools needed to make a measurable impact on the nation's $290 billion medication adherence problem.Dr. Steve Moore, PharmD Steve Moore, owner of Condo Pharmacy in Plattsburgh, N.Y., has been named the 2019 Willard B. Simmons Independent Pharmacist of the Year and one of the '50 Most Influential People in Pharmacy for 2022 .  Moore took over the pharmacy from his parents in 2005, about getting provider status and going beyond filling bottles.

Pharmacy Ethics, Education & Resources (PEER) | TWIRx

Today we talk about Pharmacy Ethics, Education & Resources (PEER), the impact on public health, and what Pharmacists should know about PEER. Today's special guests are Dixie Leikach. RPh, MBA, PRS, FACA who is the President and CEO of PEER – Pharmacy Ethics, Education and Resources.

PBM Specialty Pharmacy: Crimes of Deception

What happens when the President of the Infusion Access Foundation and the Arizona Advocacy Chair of the American Diabetes Association discuss PBM interference in patient care with PUTTcast host Monique Whitney? An enlightening discussion on the science of biologics, the fake math behind PBM cost-savings claims, and how the PBM "legalized supply chain mafia" turns patients into collateral damage in favor of higher profits.
 
Guests:
Brian Nyquist, President Infusion Access Foundation, President & CEO, National Infusion Center Association
Julie Hoffman, Advocacy Chair, American Diabetes Association Arizona, Leadership Council member, Diabetes Coalition of Arizona

Seeds of Potentiality | Pharmacy Podcast Nation

What do cells, seeds, and human potential have in common? The ability to grow and flourish! Seeds of Potentiality presents a nourishing framework for personal transformation that weaves the threads of awakening to creativity, the cultivation of mindfulness, and the celebration of the self into a fabric of internal strength. Dive into the life cycle of personal growth and experience the potential to shift the feelings of anxiety, frustration, and despair into an abundance of gratitude, joy, and peace. 

Intermittent Fasting and Cancer: A Holistic Pharmacy Podcast Journal Club with Preet Mankoo

Join host Jenna Carmichael, PharmD on this episode of the Holistic Pharmacy Podcast, Journal Club Edition for a discussion on Prolonged Nightly Fasting and Breast Cancer Prognosis with guest Preet Mankoo, BScPharm, MSc, CCPA. Preet Mankoo is a Certified Professional Cancer Coach and Breast Cancer Expert with a 20+ year background in healthcare as a pharmacist. Preet combines her extensive knowledge of drug therapy with evidence-based complementary and integrative therapies to help her clients create and implement a cancer recovery plan. Her approach to cancer care is to address 4 key areas that affect cancer initiation, promotion, and progression - nutrition, environment, lifestyle, and mental/spiritual health - in order to encourage cancer recovery and discourage cancer recurrence. Preet's mission is to empower men and women with cancer around the globe with the tools and integrative strategies they need to formulate their own cancer recovery plan. Article Link: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4982776/ How to get in touch with Preet: Website: www.cancerrecoveryroadmap.com Email: preet@cancerrecoveryroadmap.com Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/breastcancerrecovery Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/cancercoaches Instagram: @cancercoachpreet Dr. Jenna Carmichael of Wobbly Arrow Wellness is a holistic oncology pharmacist and health coach. She works with women on the cancer journey looking for a different perspective on wellness. She combines her oncology knowledge and holistic healing methods of meditation, reiki, and yoga to help empower her clients to choose the path that works best for their goals. She also offers genetic testing services to get a true, personalized idea of how her clients process their medications for safe and effective therapy. Go to www.wobblyarrowwellness.com for more information on her services.

Who’s Developing Standards for Medical use Cannabis? | CRx Podcast

Acannability is a cooperative voice of education and quality standards and a source for accurate information on hemp and marijuana products. This group of medical professionals brings together trusted advisors, passionate experts and committed organizations to power the credibility of collective knowledge about cannabis as a part of different treatments.We're joined by CRx Podcast host Joe Friedman and Lisa Solomon Mann.Lisa has completed multiple certification courses on medical cannabis, training and studying alongside world-renowned scientists. She is often invited to curate cannabis education events, advise on programs for cannabis conferences, and serve as a moderator on a variety of cannabis panels. Lisa is actively involved with social equity and social justice organizations who support the cannabis industry.Learn more:https://acannability.com

Dispelling Myths About CGM Coverage | Real-Time Real Talk by Dexcom™

Disclaimer: This podcast is not approved for CME credit. Every diabetes treatment plan is different, individualresults may vary – nothing you hear on this podcast should be considered medical advice. All claims are supportedby clinical evidence referenced in the show notes. For clinical study results, please refer to the Dexcom G6 UserGuide. For product-related questions, please refer to the instructions for use. For complete safety information, goto dexcom.com/safety-information.Fingersticks required for diabetes treatment decisions if symptoms or expectations do not match readings.Smart devices are sold separately. For a list of compatible smart devices, visit: dexcom.com/compatibility.The Dexcom G6 Continuous Glucose Monitoring System (Dexcom G6 System) is a real time, continuous glucosemonitoring device indicated for the management of diabetes in persons aged 2 years and older.Manisha Agarwal is a Dexcom employee and is a guest on this episode of the podcast.Dexcom G6 is covered for 3 out of 4 patients with T2D on mealtime insulin with commercial health insuranceplans.* Dexcom has three times more patients paying $0 than competing CGM systems 2  and is currently reimbursed bymore than 97% of private insurance 1  as well as Medicare nationwide and Medicaid in 45 states.CMS has proposed expanding Medicare coverage for CGMs to include people who are treated with insulin at leastonce per day or who have a history of problematic hypoglycemia. For more information, click here.About Hello DexcomDexcom Provider websiteDexcom G6 Prescribing InformationPatient Assistance ProgramPatient Coverage Evaluator (PaCE) A tool for prescriber offices to confirm patient’s pharmacy coverage anddetermine prescribing pathway.Data from collaborator devices and products must be verified by those collaborator devices and products. Usersshould confirm data and connections with their collaborator devices and products.Brief Safety StatementFailure to use the Dexcom G6 Continuous Glucose Monitoring System (G6) and its components according to theinstructions for use provided with your device and available at https://www.dexcom.com/safety-information andto properly consider all indications, contraindications, warnings, precautions, and cautions in those instructions foruse may result in you missing a severe hypoglycemia (low blood glucose) or hyperglycemia (high blood glucose)occurrence and/or making a treatment decision that may result in injury. If your glucose alerts and readings fromthe G6 do not match symptoms or expectations or you’re taking over the recommended maximum dosage amountof 1000mg of acetaminophen every 6 hours, use a blood glucose meter to make diabetes treatment decisions.Seek medical advice and attention when appropriate, including for any medical emergency.Dexcom Clarity Safety InformationThe web-based Dexcom Clarity software is intended for use by both home users and healthcare professionals toassist people with diabetes and their healthcare professionals in the review, analysis, and evaluation of historicalCGM data to support effective diabetes management. It is intended for use as an accessory to Dexcom CGMdevices with data interface capabilities. Caution: The software does not provide any medical advice and should notbe used for that purpose. Home users must consult a healthcare professional before making any medicalinterpretation and therapy adjustments from the information in the software. Caution: Healthcare professionalsshould use information in the software in conjunction with other clinical information available to them. Caution:Federal (US) law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a licensed healthcare professional.Dexcom, Dexcom Follow, Dexcom Clarity, and Dexcom Share are registered trademarks of Dexcom, Inc. in the U.S.,and may be registered in other countries.

The Changing of Pharmacy Residency with Tony Guerra, PharmD

A residency is a postgraduate training program, which allows the resident to perform as a licensed practitioner but to train under the supervision of an experienced preceptor. The cornerstones of any pharmacy practice residency include direct patient care and practice management. Tony Guerra & Todd Eury talk about the state of pharmacy residency and what the future holds for the current process and the statistics based on pharmacy school enrollment & the changes technology is making in the residency process. From Drake University:
 
Dr. Tony Guerra shines as an innovative practitioner in a non-traditional pharmacy practice setting where he integrates his background in English with his knowledge of the pharmacy profession. His passion to help current pharmacy students reach their full potential through developing audiobooks, podcasts, and other helpful resources has allowed him to make a lasting impact on his audience. His experiences, expertise, and willingness to push the boundaries of what innovation entails has helped him succeed in his niche where English meets pharmacy.
 
Dr. Guerra has worked as a full-time instructor at Des Moines Area Community College for 11 years where he teaches chemistry and pharmacology to future healthcare practitioners. He also serves as an APPE preceptor for both Drake University and University of Iowa student pharmacists to help them gain confidence both in front of the classroom in addition to perfecting students’ letters of intent, CV, and teaching philosophy.

This Week in Pharmacy | January 6th, 2023

FRIDAY JANUARY 6TH 2023 
Here we go! Our first official episode of the weekly podcast, ‘This Week in Pharmacy’ #TWIRx, pronounced Twerks, for the cool kids.
The weekly broadcast will feature latest news happening in the pharmacy industry, cover upcoming conferences, review other pharmacy profession events, and have a special guest participate in the discussions centered around a weekly theme. Podcasting veteran and CEO of the PPN, Todd S. Eury will be hosting #TWIRx and will be welcoming subject matter experts on academia, technology, medication advancements, clinical trials innovation, and a list of endless topics about Pharmacists and Pharmacy care.
This episode is about the new show’s format and ideas. We talk about trends, the future of the pharmacy profession, and we ask ‘Kevin D. Jones’ what he’s thinking about!  Shoutout to the #TwitteRx Tweeters, we preface ‘The Pharmacy 50’ awards announced this Monday January 9th, and set the stage for next week with Joe Delaney with First Class Returns.
Thank you to RxSafe & the U.S. PhArmy for sponsoring today’s launch episode, please buy a shirt to help support our Veterans and their Pharmacy care: USPhArmy.com 

The Creative & Comedic Side of Being a Pharmacist with Dr. Cory Jenks, PharmD

Dr. Cory Jenks, PharmD is a pharmacist, improv comedian and speaker currently practicing as an Ambulatory Care Clinical Pharmacy Specialist. A pharmacist who does comedy?!I know, enough with the stereotypes.Cory has taught, coached, and performed improv comedy for thousands of people. Along the way, he realized that by making himself a better listener, teammate, and empathizer (among many other applicable skills), improv made him a better provider of healthcare. Now Cory speaks, teaches, trains, and consults on the application of improv comedy to healthcare. By providing in person and virtual talks and workshops on applying the skills of improv comedy, he helps healthcare professionals develop the adaptability and resiliency needed to thrive in the healthcare environment. Cory teaches healthcare professionals how to be more empathetic and create an overall more humanizing healthcare experience by using the same skills as he has as an improv comedian. Additionally, Cory provides consulting to help healthcare organizations apply the skills of improvisational comedy for their employees and trainees.
 

How can Tamvoes help Pharmacists Build their Consulting Business?

A special feature episode with Jessica Lunshof BScN, Founder & President at TAMVOES. Thanks to Shawn Bjorndal, PharmD & Kevin Walker, PharmD for co-hosting on this episode. TAMVOES is a new EHR platform designed to help #pharmacists launch their consulting business and better connect them to their patients. You need a website for marketing and a spot to point your patients, this will help you there too!
 

Profit’s Beyond Prescriptions in 2023 - NCPA Panel Discussion

Community pharmacies are faced with a variety of challenges, especially when it comes to new avenues to increase revenue. While pharmacists are essential for dispensing medications, that is often not enough to maintain daily operations and pharmacy expenses. COVID-19 has also added more pressure to community pharmacies’ bottom line, highlighting the need for increased revenue opportunities for pharmacists.   
There are several ways community pharmacies can expand their operations and gain additional revenue. Increasing revenue will require some time and investment, but these options can pay off greatly in the long run. We’ll be discussing practical ways to increase pharmacy revenue. 
A successful pharmacy is one that is innovative and opportunistic. After all, even though things may be going well now, that can always change, and a pharmacy owner should have alternative revenue streams coming in to combat any challenges. 
Today’s pharmacies must incorporate diverse or alternative revenue opportunities to boost profits. This could mean expanding services such as adherence packaging, specialty pharmacy medications, or partnering with health care providers or hospitals in the area. It can even entail offering tailored services to their patients such as nutrition guidance.
 
Panelists: 
Ronna Hauser, PharmD, Senior VP Policy | NCPA 
Susan Rhodus, Senior VP of Contracting | GeriMed 
Lisa Faast, PharmD, CEO | DiversifyRx 
Tim Mitchell, RPh, Pharmacy Owner | Mitchell's Drugs 
Kelby Gorman, RPh, PIC | Moore's Pharmacy 
Debbie Marcello, RN, CEO | Happier at Home 
Moderator: Todd Eury, CEO | Pharmacy Podcast Network 

Leadership in Pharmacy Marketing: An Interview with Nicolle McClure | TWIRx

This Week in Pharmacy: GRX Marketing specializes in individualized, cost effective independent pharmacy marketing.
Todd Eury talks with Veteran Pharmacy Marketing Leader, Nicolle McClure about the current industry trends and new programs planned for the new year. As an industry expert, Nicolle understands pharmacy business marketing and understands how to tailor messaging to the appropriate target audience. Nicolle founded GRX Marketing in 2009 and offers an expanse of services, so they can be your exclusive marketing provider. Nicolle and her team are passionate about helping independent pharmacies not just survive but grow and prosper as a trusted source of healthcare for their communities. Their secret weapon – tailored solutions, combined with stellar customer service, and a continually growing array of services. Nicolle knows there are a lot of marketing helpers out there, but her mission is to become your trusted resource to give you, and your pharmacy, the edge needed to take your business to the next level.

From ACPHS to Pew Charitable Trust Substance Use Prevention and Treatment | Occupation Station

A strong desire to help people has always drawn Nawshin Ahmed toward health related careers. That desire is what attracted her to ACPHS with thoughts of becoming a pharmacist. But not long into her academic career, Ahmed began to realize that pharmacy was not going to be her career destination. With advice from her thoughtful, knowledgeable and caring professors, Ahmed began to switch her focus toward the field of Public Health. After her 2016 graduation from ACPHS, she advanced to receive a master's in Public Health from the University at Albany, and a master's in Business Administration from Stony Brook University. Her strong desire to help people is now actualized through her work with government and community leaders in shaping health policies through the Pew Charitable Trusts' Substance Use Prevention & Treatment Initiative. She provides technical assistance to states seeking to improve access to treatment for opioid use disorder and to reduce the number of overdose deaths. Nawshin Ahmed’s experiences give her a great perspective on the journey from higher education to career. She tells current and prospective ACPHS students they should know that there are many paths available to them. She also says students should be open to exploring new options and shouldn’t be afraid to make mistakes along the way.