Pharmacy Podcast Network

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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Wealthy White Coat is a podcast dedicated to pharmacists who want to unlock their full potential and reshape the world of pharmacy. 
 
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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.
https://hgpharmacist.com/about/ 

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.

Examining Patient Burden in Atopic Dermatitis: Understanding Treatment Barriers and Optimal Use of OTC Skin Care Products, featuring a Caregiver Perspective | PTCE Pharmacy Connect

To claim CE credit for this activity, please follow this link: www.pharmacytimes.org/atopic-derm-podcast-630
Pharmacy Times Continuing Education™ (PTCE) provides industry leading pharmacy CE to retail, oncology, managed care, specialty, and health-system pharmacists. They use multiple deliverables in the live, virtual, on-demand, and print formats created by in-house pharmacists to deliver tailored multispecialty  education.
Educational Objectives
Review patient barriers that impact optimal treatment of patients with atopic dermatitis (AD) who are seeking OTC care
List strategies to individualize patient care and improve recommendations for AD
Moderator:
Mary Bridgeman, PharmD, BCPS, BCGP
Clinical Professor
Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Piscataway, New Jersey
 
Internal Medicine Clinical Pharmacist
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
New Brunswick, New Jersey
 
Faculty & Caregiver:
Ashley Ellis, PharmD, MBA, CDECS
ImPAcT Director & Assistant Professor
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Translation Science College of Pharmacy
Memphis, Tennessee
 
Mary Bridgeman, PharmD, BCPS, BCGP, has no financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose.
Ashley Ellis, PharmD, MBA, CDECS, has the following financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose:
Grant/Research Support: Researcher AHRQ “Tennessee Heart Health Network” funding in form of salary release dollars
Consultant: Global Parents for Eczema Research, Continuing Education Alliance, McGraw Hill
 
Pharmacy Times Continuing Education™ is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. This activity is approved for 0.5 contact hour (0.05 CEU) under the ACPE universal activity numbers 0290-0000-23-268-H01-P and 0290-0000-23-268-H01-T. The activity is available for CE credit through June 30, 2024.
This activity is supported by an educational grant from CeraVe and La Roche-Posay.
Brought to you in partnership with the National Eczema Association.

The New Surescripts CEO Frank Harvey - One Year Later | UnScripted by Surescripts

https://surescripts.com/news-center/press-releases/detail/surescripts-names-frank-harvey-as-new-ceo-to-lead-company-through-continued-growth-and-new-opportunities-to-impact-healthcareARLINGTON, Va. – June 6, 2022 – Surescripts, the nation's leading health information network, has appointed Frank Harvey as Chief Executive Officer, effective June 27. Harvey succeeds Tom Skelton, who previously announced his decision to retire.
Harvey is a pharmacist and an experienced chief executive and investor and has held numerous senior leadership roles during his more than 35-year career in the healthcare technology, pharmacy and pharmaceutical sectors. Harvey joins Surescripts from ATLS Investments, LLC. where he led private equity investing in healthcare technology companies. Previously, Harvey served as Chief Executive Officer of Mirixa Corporation and Liberty Medical Supply, Inc.
“It’s been a pleasure to work closely with Tom over the past eight years, and we appreciate the many successes that Surescripts achieved under his leadership,” explained Steven Miller, MD, Co-Chair of Surescripts’ Board of Directors. “We are now poised for continued growth and new opportunities with Frank’s leadership at this incredible time in healthcare.”
“Frank is a results-oriented leader with strong operational skills, and extensive experience growing healthcare businesses,” said Douglas Hoey, Co-Chair of Surescripts’ Board of Directors. “Frank combines his unique perspective and depth of experience with a passion for improving the lives of patients and evolving the healthcare system.”
“I’m honored to join Surescripts at such a critical time, and I look forward to working with the team to realize the enormous potential we have to change healthcare,” Harvey shared. “I’m committed to what we do as a company and the new products and services we will bring to market that I believe will have a significant impact on the healthcare system as a whole.”

Academic Detailing, Opioid Safety and the Pharmacist | University of Illinois Chicago School of Pharmacy

We thought it would be beneficial to have a brief introduction to the concept of acadmic detailing (AD) and the evidence that supports AD. We also would like to briefly discuss our group (IL ADVANCE). We would introduce the structure of an AD visit leading into the specific opioid safety program for pharmacists. After identifying our topics we thought we could get into more detail about a couple, specifically special populations and OUD. We then would move on to the benefits of AD for the community pharmacist. We could then get into more detail about the IL ADVANCE team and the process for developing content.  Next would be conclusions and wrap up.

Community Pharmacy: Planning for New Profits in 2024 | Happier At Home PRN

Debbie Marcello - host of Happier at Home PRN and Todd Eury, CEO of the Pharmacy Podcast Network welcome DiversifyRx founder Lisa Fasst, PharmD. Lisa is on a mission to save independent pharmacies. Every pharmacy owner deserves to have a thriving, profitable pharmacy. Lisa became a pharmacy owner for the first time in 2005. She has been helping pharmacy owners improve their profitability and diversify their revenue streams since 2012. Lisa knows what it takes to be a pharmacy badass and started DiversifyRx, Pharmacy Badass University, and the Pharmacy Profit Summit to help every pharmacy owner create the pharmacy of their dreams.

Drug Shortages with CDR Emily Thakur | Q&A with FDA

In this podcast series, we answer some of the most frequently asked questions we’ve received from the public.