Pharmacy Podcast Network

The Pharmacist’s Role in Hospice | Geriatric Pharmacy Focus

In this episode, Tamara sits down with Carrie Krebs, PharmD, to talk about the important role pharmacists play in hospice care. Together, they cover commonly used medications, key regulations, deciding when to stop certain drugs, and more. Carrie also opens up with a personal story about her own loved one’s hospice journey.

Margins, Models, & The Future of Pharmacy | Supply, Trust, & The Business of Pharmacy

Financial pressures, reimbursement challenges, and adapting to new regulations Brian reflects on his transition from VP at Bi-Mart to owner of Caris Pharmacy, sharing insights on managing margins, operations, and strategy Spotlight on Indiana’s Disclosure of Actual Acquisition Cost (Indiana Code § 27-1-24.2) effective Jan 1, 2026, and what it means for independents and regional chains alike

Rewriting the Script: Pharmacogenomics in Pharmacy’s Future with Dr. Vanessa Lesneski | Precision Medicine Pharmacist Podcast

This episode dives into the future of pharmacy through the lens of pharmacogenomics (PGx). Dr. Melissa Smith speaks with Dr. Vanessa Lesneski about the steep decline in pharmacy school enrollment and how PGx could reignite interest in the profession. They explore how PGx has rapidly evolved from an elective to a core component of pharmacy education, the rise of certification and training pathways, and the expanding career opportunities in diverse care settings. The discussion also tackles critical questions around pharmacists’ role in test interpretation, skepticism about PGx adoption, and what it will take for the field to move from niche to mainstream.

Trust Matters, Cell and Gene, & World Pharmacists Day | TWIRx

On "This Week in Pharmacy" for September 26th, we're talking about Trust in Healthcare, World Pharmacists Day, and Cell & Gene Therapy.Today's co-host is Dr. Melissa Smith, PharmD CPH with Florida PGx Consulting LLC. https://www.floridapgxconsulting.com/ First, #TWIRx News - the FDA approves Inluriyo imlunestrant on 9/25/2025 which is to treat estrogen receptor-positive, human epidermal growth factor receptor 2-negative, estrogen receptor-1-mutated advanced or metastatic breast cancer with disease progression following at least one line of endocrine therapy.(https://www.fda.gov/drugs/novel-drug-approvals-fda/novel-drug-approvals-2025) Second, Nested-Knowledge - is going to revolutionize information access and leverage. This is a powerful tool with evidence synthesis tools for medical researchers. This will help accelerate, collaborate, automate and share the latest and personalized treatment plans.(https://nested-knowledge.com/)Next, announcing "Evidence based Podcasting", the new standard in audio learning for Providers and next level in podcast Continuing Medical Education (CME).(https://pharmacypodcast.com/2025/09/26/evidence-based-podcasting-and-the-future-of-medical-education/ )Shout out to Nick Calla with Orsini, a leader in rare disease pharmacy solutions, has been chosen by Crinetics Pharmaceuticals, Inc., as a specialty pharmacy partner for PALSONIFY™ (paltusotine), a nonpeptide, selectively-targeted somatostatin receptor type 2 nonpeptide (SST2) agonist.(https://www.wvnews.com/news/around_the_web/partners/pr_newswire/subject/licensing_marketing_agreements/orsini-selected-as-specialty-pharmacy-partner-for-crinetics-palsonify-paltusotine/article_9b42bfe7-69a6-58be-98ff-5e2245145415.html)Today we have two guest Pharmacists to dig into the "Trust in Healthcare" theme of today's #TWIRx -- the godfather of Functional Pharmacy Robert Kress RPh., and Dr. Lauren Castle, PharmD, MS, AFMC - Founder & CEO of Functional Medicine Pharmacists Alliance. Who do you trust? What information is trustworthy and why? 
Our special feature is updates on 'Cell & Gene Therapy' with McKesson's Head of Cell Gene Advanced Therapies, Joe DePinto at InspiroGene!  (https://inspirogene.com/) Today's TWIRx is sponsored by 'Sykes & Company' the Pharmacy Accounting Jedi Masters and Independent Pharmacy Cooperative (IPC) and how they're revolutionzing digital health and new revenues with the iCare+ System! 
 
Trust Matters, Cell and Gene, & World Pharmacists Day | TWIRx

LIVE at RBC 2025 episode Three | Cardinal Health™ Counter Talk™ Podcast

Tune in to a multi-episode recap of the Retail Business Conference with returning special guest host Adam Robinson, Owner of Save-Rite Drugs in Lexington, Kentucky. Receive the highlights from Cardinal Health customers, employees, services and more at RBC 2025. Episode Breakdown• Remote Pharmacy Support Services – Learn how independent pharmacies can overcome staffing challenges while lowering costs, generating revenue and improving customer satisfaction through alternate staffing models.• Be the caregiver to your caregiving community - Caregivers face a wide range of challenges, from managing medications and coordinating care to coping with emotional and physical stress. Learn how independent pharmacists can become a vital part of the caregiver support system. • Empowering pharmacists with at-home testing solutions to drive OTC sales - In this episode, we explore the wide range of screening options available and how these tests can drive additional revenue through strategic OTC product recommendations.
 

Talking Intentional Automation in Specialty Pharmacy Referrals with Tennr | NASP Specialty Pharmacy Podcast

In this episode of the NASP Podcast, Sheila Arquette, President & CEO of NASP, sits down with Trey Holterman, CEO and Co-Founder of Tennr, a healthcare referral automation platform. They explore Tennr’s journey from startup to industry leader and how focused technology speeds patient access, with a look towards what the future holds for patient engagement and care personalization.

NOW, NEW, NEXT: NACDS TSE 2025 | Live Recap Part Three

NOW, NEW, NEXT: NACDS TSE 2025 in Sunny San Diego was a bustling event filled with information and insights on whats happening NOW, what's NEW, and what comes NEXT!
 
Guests:Andy Crawford - KeysourceLou Ann Myers - OutcomesCrystal Lennartz - President, Health MartSteven Anderson - CEO, NACDS

LIVE at RBC 2025 Episode Two | Cardinal Health™ Counter Talk™ Podcast

Tune in to a multi-episode recap of the Retail Business Conference with returning special guest host Adam Robinson, Owner of Save-Rite Drugs in Lexington, Kentucky. Receive the highlights from Cardinal Health customers, employees, services and more at RBC 2025. 
On Episode Two, Adam dives into Cardinal Health solutions and services:
•        Reconciliation (Recon) - 01:10•        Reimbursement Consulting Services (RCS) - 25:47•        Vantus™ HQ -52:27 Learn how these programs can benefit your independent pharmacy. 

The DTE Mess, Pharmacy Board Shenanigans, and GLP-1 Confusion | Essential: Pharmacy Compounding Podcast APC

This episode of Essential unpacks FDA confusion, California’s latest compounding curveball, and pharma-fueled myths about GLP-1s. We spotlight APC’s advocacy wins on Capitol Hill and why pharmacy tours pack political punch. Plus, the FDA’s eyebrow-raising move to reclassify natural thyroid products — and why it matters for patients everywhere.News item about California reg: https://a4pc.org/news/this-one-little-word-could-trip-you-upCompounding primer: https://join.a4pc.org/hubfs/PDFs/Traditional-Pharmacy-Compounding-101.pdf?hsLang=enAPC’s guide to hosting a legislator: https://join.a4pc.org/hubfs/PDFs/2021-04_APC-Guidance-Hosting-Pharmacy-Visits.pdfAPC in the News: https://a4pc.org/inthenewsDTE grassroots campaign: https://compounding.com/thyroid

NOW, NEW, NEXT: NACDS TSE 2025 | Live Recap Part Two

NOW, NEW, NEXT: NACDS TSE 2025 in Sunny San Diego was a bustling event filled with information and insights on whats happening NOW, what's NEW, and what comes NEXT!
Thank you NimbleRx for Sponsoring this episode!
 
Guests: Scott Von Deylen - NimbleRx 
Chris Cielewich - FLAVORxSara Roszak - NACDSBrian Hose & Peter Starfas - Epic Pharmacies 
 

Herbal and Nutraceutical Solutions in the Current Healthcare Crisis with Jeffery A Johnson, PharmD | Holistic Pharmacy Podcast

It was truly an honor and a great pleasure to talk to a well-respected colleague and friend about his experience as both a pharmacist and an expert in the natural products field. He is a true embodiment of the Myth, Man and Legend. Tune in to learn more about filling in the gaps in the current healthcare climate by utilizing evidence-backed  nutraceuticals.Dr. Jeffery A. Johnson, ND, PharmD, RPh, MBA is a dedicated healthcare professional and 30-year combat veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces (USAF). A graduate of Purdue University (BS-Pharm, 1978), he later earned his Doctor of Naturopathy (2000), Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of Kansas (2003), and an MBA. Throughout his career, Dr. Johnson has spent over three decades educating and consulting with healthcare professionals and clients on the integration of nutraceuticals into personal healthcare practices—highlighting both their benefits and potential challenges.Since retiring from active military service in 2017, he has continued his mission of promoting informed, holistic healthcare practices. He currently works part-time as a self-employed Consultant Pharmacist, offering expert guidance on nutraceuticals and overall wellness strategies.Connect with Jeffery via:Email: ntrxpathconsultants@outlook.com Linked In: Dr Jeffery A (Doc Pappy J) Johnson

NOW, NEW, NEXT: NACDS TSE 2025 | Live Recap Part One

NOW, NEW, NEXT: NACDS TSE 2025 in Sunny San Diego was a bustling event filled with information and insights on whats happening NOW, what's NEW, and what comes NEXT!
Thank you KeySource for Sponsoring this episode!
 
Guests: 
Andy Crawford - KeySource
Arman Ameri - Salvatore Consumer Products
Campbell Atkinson - AFT Pharmaceuticals
Frank Harvey - CEO Surescripts
Ken Thai - 986 Pharmacy Group
Lara Loveman - Outcomes
Lathe Bigler - First Databank Inc
Melinda Su-En Lee - Parcel Health

From Analytics to Access: Technology that Transforms Affordability | TWIRx

Inmar Intelligence is a data-driven technology company that provides solutions for retail, healthcare, and supply chain industries. They specialize in optimizing promotions, managing digital couponing, and offering point-of-sale analytics for retailers. In healthcare, they focus on pharmaceutical returns, claims processing, and marketing. In supply chain, they help with inventory management and reverse logistics. Their data analytics platform uses AI to help businesses make smarter decisions, improve efficiency, and drive growth.TailorMed, led by CEO Srulik Dvorsky , is a healthcare technology company that focuses on helping patients manage the financial aspects of their medical care. The platform offers personalized financial assistance, helping patients find and access financial resources like insurance coverage, financial aid programs, and discounts to reduce out-of-pocket medical costs.
Here are the key services TailorMed provides: 
1. Financial Assistance for Patients:TailorMed helps patients navigate complex healthcare billing by identifying available financial aid, grants, discounts, and programs to reduce treatment costs.
2. Cost Transparency:
The platform provides clear information on medical costs, helping patients understand their financial responsibilities and options for managing high healthcare expenses.
3. Technology-Driven Solution:TailorMed uses technology to automate the process of identifying financial resources and integrating these solutions into healthcare providers' systems, making it easier for providers to offer financial help to patients.
 

PrimeRx Launches First-Ever Real-Time Marketplace Integration | Pharmacy Tech Trends; PrimeRxs

Guest Speakers:Ketan Mehta, CEO, PrimeRxDavid Kirkus, Vice President of MARKET, PrimeRx
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
PrimeRx is the first pharmacy software to embed a real-time marketplace into dispensing.
Pharmacies gain cost control, supply diversification, and workflow efficiency.
This innovation comes at a critical time as tariffs and economic pressures escalate.

The Weight of Words: Impactful Communication in Obesity Care | Obesity Chronicles

Join experts in obesity, Robert Kushner, MD, Michael Knight, MD, and Amanda Velazquez, MD, as they discuss impactful communication for patients with obesity.
Bob Kushner, MD 
Amanda Velazquez, MB, DABOM
Michael Knight, MD, MSHP, FACP, DABOM

Desmosterol, Statins, and Cognition | Geriatric Pharmacy Focus

This is a fascinating podcast episode from Dr. Lipid himself on desmosterol.  What is it?  How do we measure it?  Why should we care?Pharmacists are well-positioned to guide patients in understanding the role of desmosterol, how medications may influence its levels, the options for measuring it, and the steps to take if levels are too high or too low.Dr. Thomas Dayspring: linkedin.com/in/thomas-dayspring-md-facp-fnla-3aaa876 or @DrLipid on X Tamara Ruggles, PharmD: linkedin.com/in/tamara-ruggles-491882251 Resource on lipids recommended by Dr. Dayspring: https://familyheart.org/Wages PA, Kim HH, Korade Z, Porter NA. Identification and characterization of prescription drugs that change levels of 7-dehydrocholesterol and desmosterol. J Lipid Res. 2018 Oct;59(10):1916-1926. doi: 10.1194/jlr.M086991. Epub 2018 Aug 7. PMID: 30087204; PMCID: PMC6168312.  Available at:  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30087204/ The Geriatric Pharmacy Focus podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user’s own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions.

Turning Data into Action - Exploring Access Analytics and What’s Next for Specialty Pharmacy with Claritas Rx | NASP Specialty Podcast

In this episode of the NASP Podcast, Sheila Arquette, President & CEO of the National Association of Specialty Pharmacy, sits down with Hillary Gretton, Director of Data Strategy at Claritas Rx. Together, they explore today’s challenges in market access and patient journey analytics, and how Access Analytics is helping specialty pharmacies, payers, and partners tackle these barriers. The conversation highlights real-world use cases from Claritas Rx’s recent whitepaper, From Prescription to Abandonment: How 31% of Specialty Medications Go Unfilled Across Therapeutic Areas, showing how better data can drive better outcomes.

The Fully Powered Event & Rated Rx Podcasting | TWIRx

On 'This Week in Pharmacy' we're talking about the "Fully Powered Event" with Dr. Christina Fontana, we jump into TWIRx News with Andy Crawford from Keysource, preparing for the NASP 2025 in Denver & welcome the Rated Rx Podcast to the PPN!TWIRx News includes:Massachusetts governor orders pharmacies to make COVID shots accessible - from CBS News Hims & Hers stock jumps on Novo Nordisk GLP-1 partnership - from AOL Finance The oldest pharmacy in Texas closes after 153 years - from DeWitt County Today This episode is sponsored by Keysource and Sykes & Company, thank you for supporting the only weekly news podcast in pharmacy, this is TWIRx!! 

PBM Reform and the AMA | PBM Reform

In this episode, we sit down with the President of the American Medical Association to discuss PBM reform and its impact on patients, physicians, and the future of healthcare. From drug pricing transparency to ensuring access to needed medications, this conversation explores why PBM reform is at the center of today’s healthcare policy debates.

Bringing You Outcomes at ThoughtSpot 2025 | ThoughtSpot Recap Part Three

In this final part of this three part series we bring you exclusive interviews from the Outcomes booth, recorded on the show floor at ThoughtSpot 2025.
Our guests are:
Jon Carlson at Outcomes
Pharmacist Heidi Polek, Vice President of Product Management at Outcomes
Multi-location Pharmacy Owner, and Pharmacy 50 Award winner Dr. Chris Antipas
Product Manager at Outcomes, Dalia Rios
Paul Shelton
Tim Cernohous, Senior Vice President of Community Retail and Long term care Pharmacy at Cencora.
 
This episode is sponsored by Outcomes.