Pharmacy Podcast Network

Destigmatizing, Deprescribing and Disrupting Mental Illness w/Dr. Fred Moss | Holistic Pharmacy Podcast

Get ready to deconstruct everything you’ve ever thought about the field of mental health and psychology. Today I’m honored to bring in the esteemed Holistic Physician, Restorative Coach, Podcaster, Psychiatrist Expert Witness at Welcome to Humanity - Dr. Fred Moss. Dr. Fred has been actively practicing in the mental health field internationally for over 40 years, and as a psychiatrist, has been an unwavering stand for the transformation of the prevailing, disempowering conversation that encompasses the industry globally. He is a firm believer that conversation, communication, creativity, and human connection are ultimately at the source of all healing of all conditions in all fields. Along with being a highly successful restorative/transformational coach, his signature technology, True Voice Podcasting is for people who are ready to take their lives back by speaking their authentic message into the world. TVP is designed to guide people from all walks of life, who are ready to rediscover the confidence and courage necessary to bring their full and real humanity back into all areas of their life. Dr. Fred’s conversations and talks are designed to be thought-provoking and compelling and leave audiences refreshed and revitalized, with a new sense of what it really means to be a human being. Dr. Fred Moss, MD is the foremost expert on delivering your True Voice into the world so that it can heal. Your voice matters. Your voice can heal. More About Dr. Fred Dr. Fred Moss arrived on Earth on March 1, 1958, and from that very second has been earmarked to be a healer. The family he was born into was in chaos and, in many ways, was counting on his arrival to bring health and wellness back into balance. Little Freddy had his hands full, and over the next six decades, he has made it his business to bring healing to the world around him, not only to his family and friends but to the community and world at large. What a journey it has been. Dr. Fred has had a host of life experiences, including, among other things, being a 2-time college dropout and a Northwestern University Medical School graduate (1988). Over the last four decades, Dr. Fred has been firmly entrenched in the mental health system, first as a child care worker and then as an internationally well-known psychiatrist. In addition, Dr. Fred has had leadership roles in multiple modalities, including inpatient and outpatient, homeless shelters, nursing homes, orphanages, halfway houses, drug rehabilitation centers, home visits, prisons and jails, and telepsychiatry in many regions of the USA. Dr. Fred has been committed to the notion that communication, connection, creativity, and conversation are at the heart of all healing of all conditions of all types. Without this, people simply do not heal. With it, miracles regularly occur. Voices heal. Listening heals. We humans are best when we are connected to others, and Dr. Fred’s life mission has now become to assure that all people know that who they are and what they do matters and that their voice, no matter where they are from, or where they are going, can be heard. As the founder of the Welcome to Humanity movement, and the True Voice Podcasting Mastermind and methodology, Dr. Fred now finds himself making the difference he came here to make. His years in the community, where he has been a physician to over 40,000 patients, and his storied and adventurous life traveling around the world, has now left him uniquely qualified to remind us all of what we already know. Communication is where love arises from, and speaking truth and listening authentically are the source of that love. Dr. Fred is married to his dream partner, Alexandra, and lives in the foothills of the Sierra Nevadas in Northern California. He is the proud father of two beautiful children in Texas and is owned collectively by his three cats, Valentino, Despacito, and Winston. Links, audio podcast, and more -Welcome To Humanity podcast, a show that explores what it means to be human and how to live an extraordinary life.
-Book: Creative 8: Healing Through Creativity & Self-Expression. -Linked in: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drfredmoss/ & https://www.linkedin.com/company/dr-fred/
-Website: https://welcometohumanity.net/about-dr-fred & https://www.fredmossmd.com/
-Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drfredmoss/
-Twitter: https://twitter.com/drfredmoss
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TWIRx | Is There a Pharmacist Shortage?

Is There a Pharmacist Shortage? CNN and Forbes reported this week, January 30th - February 1st, through two different stories about a staffing issue due to a shortage of pharmacists throughout the country. The statistics released by the US Department of Labor in fall of 2022 show that the total number of active pharmacists in the United States rose to a new record high of 315,470. 
Today's guests are Alex C. Varkey, PharmD, MS, FAPhA APhA President-elect Designate; Director of Pharmacy Services at Houston Methodist Hospital - Texas Medical Center and Dr. Swathi Varanasi, PharmD Integrative Health Pharmacist. 
Alex discusses the American Pharmacists Association stance on the subject of pharmacist shortages and Swathi discusses the changing roles of the pharmacist and her business Element Apothec. 
Dr. Swathi Varanasi, or Dr. Swathi for short, is a bilingual pharmacist specializing in integrative and preventative health. Dr. Swathi has paved the way for other healthcare professionals to pursue non-traditional career paths through creating postdoctoral training programs, industry internships, and online courses. She is a speaker, author, and co-founder of the international award-winning plant-based wellness and skincare brand, Elēment Apothēc.

Introducing NasoClenz - The Brand New Product That Helps People Keep Their Nose Clean | Pharmacy Crossroads

An exciting new, FDA Approved Class 1 over the counter health device is helping scores of pharmacies improve front-end sales.  The good news is the product provides people with hours long protection from germs, viruses and even allergens by lining the nasal passages with a protective gel barrier.  Dr. Gail Lebovic, a female surgeon and entrepreneur has developed the product, tested and is brining it to market. Almost by happenstance, two of the earliest customers for, the product, where two independent pharmacies.  Now scores of them, all across the coutry are selling NasoClenz to their customers.  
 
For more information visit www.nasoclenz.com

Buprenorphine: The Most Misunderstood Medication of the Century | Pain Pod

Can anyone truly explain the dynamic comprehensive pharmacology of buprenorphine in 30 minutes or less? This isn’t pizza delivery folks, its pharmacology, brought to you by the Pain GuyTM! In this episode of the Pain Pod, we’ll run down the recent MAT/MATE Acts in respect to the elimination of the X-Waiver, and then dive into the pharmacological phun of buprenorphine including its synthesis, mechanisms of action, Mu receptor affinity, metabolism (half-life), max daily dose, induction/micro dosing, MME factor, ceiling effect, side effects, mcg vs mg approvals, misuse, diversion, abuse, costs, and access. Can it be done in less than a half hour? You betcha! Join Mark “Pain Guy” Garofoli on this episode of the Pain Pod. Come one, come all, to the Pain Pod!!!
DEA Letter • https://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/pubs/docs/A-23-0020-Dear-Registrant-Letter-Signed.pdf
MAT/MATE Acts (Presidential Ink) • https://www.pewtrusts.org/en/research-and-analysis/articles/2022/12/30/president-signs-bipartisan-measure-to-improve-addiction-treatment
Buprenorphine Pain Management Products Narrative Review • Hale M, Garofoli MP, Raffa R. Benefit-Risk Analysis of Buprenorphine for Pain Management. Journal of Pain Research. 24 May 2021 Volume 2021: 14 Pages 1359-1369.

Trailblazing the Future of Pharmacy w/Blair Thielemier | The Holistic Pharmacy Podcast

It was an absolute honor to interview my next guest, as she’s somewhat a celebrity in the pharmacy leadership and entrepreneurship space, and is the mastermind behind her coined term “pharmapreneur.” I have respectfully looked up to her for quite some time, and was thrilled to not only invite her on the show, but that we had so much in common in the way we view health and healing. Blair Thielemier, PharmD, is a business development consultant specializing in pharmacist-led billing models. She consults on and produces e-learning programs for state and national organizations, pharmacy wholesalers, payers, and technology start-ups. She has books and online courses available for individuals looking to leverage their pharmacy knowledge into monetized clinical programs at PharmapreneurAcademy.com. She speaks internationally about trends in leveraging pharmacists to improve value-based care. Make sure to stay tuned til the end of the episode where Blair shares some amazing upcoming opportunities including a healing and leadership retreat!
Connect with Blair on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/btpharmacyconsulting/
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. *Disclaimer*: The statements made herein have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Any/All products listed are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any diseases.

Beyond the PGx Certificate: Real World PGx Experiences in the Business of Pharmacogenomics | PGx For Pharmacists

Pharmacogenomics consulting isn't the glamorous and highly lucrative career path some voices in the pharmacogenomics industry portray it to be... In this episode, Behnaz and Becky dispel the "get rich quick" myth about PGx and discuss what pharmacists need to know “beyond the PGX certificate” to be successful creating a career in pharmacogenomics as they have. So, don't quit your full time pharmacist job to become a pharmacogenomics consultant until you listen to this enlightening episode of the PGx for Pharmacists Podcast! https://cpicpgx.org/

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.