Pharmacy Podcast Network

NASP 2023 Annual Meeting LIVE ReCap Show Part Two | NASP Specialty Pharmacy Podcast

Episode 2 of the NASP Post Show! In this episode we talk with
Jonathan Levitt 
Jonathan Ogurchak - STACK and Zeal Specialty
Julie Allen  Powers Pyles Sutter & Verville PC
Luis Rodriguez 
Mark Conklin -  Free Market Health
Mike Baldzicki - NASP
 
 
 
 

Assuring Sleep Apnea Gets the Proper Care & Tech Platforms Designed for Pharmacist’s Clinical Management

Part 1
Sleep apnea is a potentially serious sleep disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts. If you snore loudly and feel tired even after a full night's sleep, you might have sleep apnea.Guest: Dr. David Neubauer MD 
Dr. David Neubauer is Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Johns Hopkins University and an expert in sleep medicine.David Neubauer is a Fellow of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and Life Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association, as well as a member of the Sleep Research Society, European Sleep Research Society, and the World Sleep Society, where he serves on the International Scientific Committee. He has served on the Board of Directors and Executive Committee of the National Sleep Foundation.
David is the author of Understanding Sleeplessness: Perspectives on Insomnia published by the Johns Hopkins University Press, as well as numerous articles and book chapters on sleep-related topics. He is coauthor of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine Clinical Practice Guideline for the Pharmacologic Treatment of Chronic Insomnia in Adults and the current Wolters Kluwer UpToDate section on “Pharmacotherapy for Insomnia in Adults.”
 
Part 2
Special Guests:Tara (Schmidt) Pfund, PharmDProduct Manager at AssureCare LLC
 
Parth Shah 
VP of Product at AssureCare, LLCTara is the lead development, design, and strategy for various clinical services solutions supporting pharmacist providers.  The successful expansion of pharmacy roles during COVID-19 lead many pharmacists to want the temporary shift to become permanent. Dr. Tara Pfund, PharmD talks about the shifting scope of practice from being a medication dispenser to taking on a clinician role as an integral member of patient care. Pharmacists are playing a vital role in improving health outcomes and studies have shown positive impacts on health outcomes when pharmacists are involved in the patient care. Medication adherence, outcomes in chronic conditions, and preventing hospitalizations have all seen improvement with pharmacists’ expanded scope of care.AssureCare’s innovative, patient-centered, connected care platform increases access to care, reduces cost of care, improves quality of care, and accelerates patient engagement.

Here’s Proof: Independent Community Pharmacy Can Still Be Profitable | Pharmacy Crossroads

Shahida Choudhry, PharmD, owns two pharmacies in the Tampa Bay area of Florida.  Despite egregious low reimbursement and other PBM problems she is growing and has plans to add more locations.  In this episode she shares several things she does to stay profitable.  Hint, it takes creative marketing, using social media, attending trade shows, networking and being willing (and able) to sell front-end items.  Personality doesn't hurt and Shahida has plenty of that, as you'll soon discover when you listen this podcast.  

The Advocacy of Pharmacy Law | The PUTTcast

A lawyer is a lawyer… right? Wrong. Pharmacy law is one of the most complex areas of law in the United States. But what does that have to do with advocacy? Or running an independent pharmacy?
 
Join Monique Whitney as she talks pharmacy law, its intricacies, and how it relates to advocacy with pharmacy legal gurus Mark Boesen & Allyson Snow of Boesen & Snow law firm. If you have an interest in pharmacy law (or simply want to avoid the necessity of a pharmacy lawyer) this is one episode you do not want to miss!

PBM Reform Efforts Stalled in Congress | PBM Reform

In the Senate, there are 3 committees that have advanced legislation on PBM reforms, with leadership supporting a floor vote before the end of 2023. In the House, a consolidated bill was released in September and although there are plans for a full House vote, they are stalled due to the current issues in Congress.There are 3 key jurisdictions and proposed plans of the Senate that focused on in the session: The Finance Committee, including Medicare and Medicaid; the Health, Education, Labor, and Pension (HELP) Committee, including plans that regulate under the Employee Retirement and Income Security Act and the Affordability Care Act; and the Commerce Committee, including interstate commerce and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).
The Finance Committee Package includes the prohibition of spread pricing in Part D for Medicaid and Medicare managed care. The Part D rebates must also be passed through the prescription drug plan sponsors, used to lower the costs for prescription drugs with a 100% pass-through in Medicaid managed care, according to Andel.Reference:https://www.pharmacytimes.com/view/amcp-session-provides-updates-on-pbm-reform-efforts-currently-stalled-in-congress GuestsErich Cushey PharmD - Pharmacy Owner Curtis Pharmacy Seema Kazmi, PharmD Seema currently serves on the Board of the Pennsylvania Pharmacists Association as a Practice Setting Director for pharmacists in Managed Care, Pharmaceutical Industry, Government Affairs and other practice settings. Dr. Kazmi has been a pharmacist for over 17 years and started her pharmacy career as an overnight community pharmacist in Levittown, Pa.  Dr. Kazmi is a graduate of Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and is a licensed pharmacist in six states, serving in leadership and management roles in managed care, pharmaceutical industry, community pharmacy, long-term care, and public service. Seema Kazmi, PharmD currently serves on the Board of the Pennsylvania Pharmacists Association as a Practice Setting Director for pharmacists in Managed Care, Pharmaceutical Industry, Government Affairs and other practice settings. 

Guest Interview with Jeff Stevens, CEO of Psyched Wellness | Neural Pharm Podcast

Jeff joins Colby on the podcast to discuss their flagship Amanita muscaria extract "Calm," containing Muscimol.
Footnotes:
To find out more on Psyched Wellness, or to order Calm to have it shipped to home, click on the link here:
For more on Amanita Muscaria, please view the article I published on my Substack by clicking the link here
Wired article on microdosing: https://www.wired.co.uk/article/microdosing-workplace-shroom-boom#intcid=_wired-uk-bottom-recirc_397cdbf7-d656-4f04-b4a2-111a2dd3ef9f_entity-topic-similarity-
Microdosing Amanita for neuropathic pain: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4614567/
*Be on the lookout for an affiliate link to purchase “Calm” extract in the coming days*

Project OPEN, an Opioid Safety Collaboration to Benefit the Community | University of Illinois School of Pharmacy

IL ADVANCE is a state funded program designed to work with prescribers to optimize patient outcomes. This podcast discusses how IL ADVANCE collaborated with Project OPEN, a tri-county initiative focused on prevention, treatment, and recovery of patients with opioid use disorder. To learn more about how your organization can take advantage of these resources please contact us Academic Detailing - REMS Opioid Education | University of Illinois Chicago (uic.edu) 

The Role of Endogenous GLP-1 | T2D: Don’t Sugar Coat It

What is the role of endogenous GLP-1 in the pathophysiology of T2D? Join multidisciplinary experts in T2D: Dr John Anderson, Dr Vivian Fonseca, and Dr Jim Gavin as they discuss the history of GLP-1 discovery and the role of endogenous GLP-1 in the pathophysiology of T2D.
John E. Anderson, MD
Vivian A. Fonseca, MD, FRCP
James R. Gavin III, MD, PhD

Herbal Medicine with Marina Buksov | MaternalRx

Dr. Danielle Plummer, PharmD, dives into the world of herbalism with the esteemed Dr. Marina Buksov, a specialist in this ancient practice. Discover the rich historical tapestry of herbal medicine and its invaluable role in bolstering maternal health across the spectrum from preconception to post-pregnancy. Dr. Buksov guides us through the art of harnessing herbs to optimize fertility, maintain a healthy pregnancy and support postpartum recovery. From improving gut health to combating morning sickness, along with urinary and mental health and so much else, the episode explores how herbs can alleviate common pregnancy-related discomforts. Furthermore, Dr. Buksov shares practical advice for integrating herbal remedies into daily life and discusses how independent pharmacies can leverage herbalism as an additional income stream. Whether you're a newcomer or a seasoned enthusiast, this episode offers a wealth of knowledge for those interested in exploring herbal solutions for their health and maternal journey.Marina Buksov is a Functional Medicine Pharmacist (PharmD), Mental Fitness & Health Coach, Herbal Educator, and lifelong learner of the Healing Arts. She is the creator of Build Your Holistic Herbal Practice course mentoring other healthcare professionals in clinical herbal as well as business skills. She is also a Functional Medicine Pharmacist as part of PharmToTable telehealth platform, and the host of the Holistic Pharmacy Podcast.Marina guides practitioners to rediscover their passion for medicine by expanding their mind and clinical skills to include natural, holistic, alternative and herbal medicine from which conventional pharmacy practice originated! She believes in honoring plants as food and medicine for sustainable & sovereign health.             When she is not working or studying, Marina likes to dance, paint, and tinker with various concoctions (tea blends, meals, DIY projects). She lives with her husband, two adorable kiddos and two mischievous kitties in NYC.Connect with Marina at marinabuksov.com.Youtube: The Holistic Pharmacy Podcast - YouTube https://open.spotify.com/show/3JWnDI814z9Bj1xcajCbjt IG: @marinabuksovFB: www.facebook.com/rawforkhttps://www.facebook.com/krasotka22 LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marina-buksovTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marinabuksov?lang=enTwitter: https://twitter.com/rawfork 
 

MISSION CRITICAL: Reform the Mysterious PBM System with Antonio Ciaccia | PBM Reform

Antonio Ciaccia is the President of 3 Axis Advisors. He was born and raised in pharmacy, Antonio has been crawling around pharmacies his entire life. After three years as a pharmacy technician and two years of pre-pharmacy curriculum, Antonio diverted course, graduating from The Ohio State University in 2007 with dual degrees in communications and political science before moving into the world of association management.3 Axis Advisors brings unique approaches to address the individual needs of each or our clients. As researchers and investigators at heart, 3 Axis endeavors are laser-focused on discovery through data-driven analysis and deep industry expertise, resulting in innovative and unique solutions. 
Our obsessive passion for understanding complex systems and our immersion in the prescription drug supply chain and the broader healthcare delivery system enables us to arm our clients with the tools they need to accomplish their goals.Reference: Ohio regulator’s proposed pharmacy rules draw mixed response New regs meant to promote safety at understaffed storeshttps://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2023/10/02/ohio-regulators-proposed-pharmacy-rules-draw-mixed-response/