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Urine Luck! A Review of Urine Drug Monitoring | Pain Pod

Paging all urine experts, all urine experts please report to the Pain Pod! Actually, if you believe that you could benefit from a thorough discussion on the complexities of urine drug screening and testing, then “you’re in” luck! Everyone gets a cup! Everyone fills a cup! But then what? Shouldn’t a practitioner know what cross-reactants could create possible false-positives? Are there methods to “beat the system” and outsmart urine drug screenings and testings? Join us for a lively discussion on the most useful strategies for incorporating urine drug screenings, or preferably testings, into your own practice. If “you’re in” over your head, then this episode is for you! In this episode of the Pain Pod, Mark “Pain Guy” Garofoli chats through the multiple nuances of all thing’s urine in respect to patient care. Come one, come all, to the Pain Pod!!!
Episode References • Urine Drug Monitoring Overview of Screening and Testing o Moeller, K, et. al. Urine Drug Screenings: Practical Guide for Clinicians. Mayo Clin Proc. 2008;83(1)66-76. • Urine Drug Screenings Incorrect 1/3rd of the time o https://www.painnewsnetwork.org/stories/2015/4/11/urine-drug-test-often-gives-false-results • Urine Drug Screening False Positive Cross Reactants o https://www.uspharmacist.com/article/urine-drug-screening-minimizing-false-positives-and-false-negatives-to-optimize-patient-care • Synthetic Urine Recipes o https://www.synbioproject.org/how-to-make-synthetic-urine/ • Whizzinator o https://whizzinator.com/ • Mike Tyson’s Podcast Whizzinator Explanation o https://www.mmamania.com/2020/11/8/21555388/mike-tyson-admits-to-using-whizzinator-fake-penis-to-pass-drug-tests-i-put-my-babys-urine-in-it • APhA Webinar’s o https://www.pharmacist.com/Education/eLearning

Advances in the Treatment of Immune Thrombocytopenia: Strategies for Optimizing Clinical and Patient Outcomes | PTCE Pharmacy Connect

Educational Objectives
Outline current guideline recommendations and strategies pharmacists can implement for the management of immune thrombocytopenia (ITP)
Recall the efficacy and safety of emerging agents for the treatment of ITP
 
Moderator:
Anthony J. Perissinotti, PharmD, BCOP
Hematology Clinical Pharmacist Specialist
Clinical Team Leader Hematology/Oncology
Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor
University of Michigan – Michigan Medicine
Ann Arbor, Michigan
 
Faculty:
Lisa Charneski, PharmD, BCPS
Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs
Philadelphia College of Pharmacy
Associate Professor of Clinical Pharmacy
Department of Pharmacy Practice Saint Joseph’s University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
 
 
Anthony J. Perissinotti, PharmD, BCOP has the following relevant financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose:Consultant: AbbVie, BeiGene, Janssen
 
Lisa Charneski, PharmD, BCPS, has no relevant financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose.
Pharmacy Times Continuing Education™ Planning Staff—Jim Palatine, RPh, MBA; Maryjo Dixon, RPh; Karleen Melody, PharmD; Crissy Wilson; Susan Pordon; Brianna Winters; and Chloe Taccetta have no relevant financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose.
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 1.0 contact hours (0.1 CEU) under the ACPE universal activity number 0290-0000-22-608-H01-P. The activity is available for CE credit through December 19, 2023.
 
This activity is supported by an educational grant from Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
To claim CE credit for this activity, please visit the link below:
https://www.pharmacytimes.org/courses/advances-in-the-treatment-of-immune-thrombocytopenia-strategies-for-optimizing-clinical-and-patient-outcomes

Would You Like Shots With That: Exposing the Fast Foodification of America’s Pharmacy Industry | The PUTTcast

From safety issues to retaliatory tactics against their own employees, our nation's largest chain pharmacies are steadily dropping in reputation, putting their pharmacists and pharmacy staff in the increasingly precarious position of good people trapped in an awful situation.
 
Listen in as PUTTcast host Monique Whitney speaks with Anais Webster Mennuti and Kim Kessler from the independent documentary that's blowing the lid off America's pharmacy problems: "Would You Like Shots with That?". It's an ear-opening discussion that brings atrocities out in the open, humanizes what really goes on behind chain pharmacy counters, and makes the case for why you should care - because at the end of the day, we are all patients.
 
To learn more about the "Would You Like Shots with That?" documentary or to watch the trailer, visit their website at https://wouldyoulikeshotswiththat.com/

Diabetes: Don’t Sugarcoat It! – Understanding Diabetes from a Patient’s Perspective | Omnipod Simplify Life

Insulet has sponsored the Pharmacy Podcast Network and it guests, John Hale and Michelle Olbrot to support the creation of this content. This podcast provides general information about health and related subjects.  This information and any other content provided in this podcast, or in any linked materials, are not intended and should not be construed as medical advice, nor is the information a substitute for medical expertise or treatment.  Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something that you have heard in this podcast or read in any linked materials.  The opinions and views expressed on this podcast and website have no relation to those of any academic, hospital, health practice or other institution. 
.   Approximately 7.4 million Americans with diabetes use one or more formulations of insulin.  For those living with diabetes, the management of the disease is complex and can impact overall quality of life.  This is especially true for those that are utilizing insulin as part of their treatment regimen.  As a vital part of the care team, pharmacists already see patients more than any other healthcare providers and are
 
reference: https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/library/reports/reportcard/national-state-diabetes-trends.html [DM1]
 
 
reference: https://diabetesjournals.org/care/article/41/6/1299/36487/Insulin-Access-and-Affordability-Working-Group [DM3]
 
 

Gender Affirmed: Youth Care with Dr. Michelle Forcier | Transforming a Nation

The fifth and final episode in a series exploring medication access for members of the gender-diverse community and how pharmacists can better reach this population. In this episode we talked to the wonderful Dr. Michelle Forcier, a pediatrician and provider of gender-affirming therapy for adolescents.

Politics & Policy: How Elections Affect Your Pharmacy | Integra X Files

Chad Worz, PharmD, BCGP, FASCP, Chief Executive Officer of ASCP®, joins us for a candid conversation on why politics matter in pharmacy, what effects the recent election cycle may have, and how to be an advocate for your profession.

HLTH Event 2022 Summary Episode Part Two

HLTH (health) is the leading event bringing together the entire health ecosystem, focused on health innovation and transformation. The Pharmacy Podcast Network (PPN) was a media and press partner of the HLTH Event with several interviews with participating subject matter experts. The PPN post show episodes are sponsored by Babson Diagnostics. 
Babson Diagnostics™ is bringing medically-accurate blood testing to the pharmacy, and empowering people to take charge of their health by reimagining the entire blood testing process from ordering, collection, handling, analyzing, and reporting of results, making it less invasive and more convenient, accessible, and patient-centered. 

The State of the PGx Testing Industry December 2022: Pressing Issues and Future Projections | PGX For Pharmacists

In this episode of the PGx for Pharmacists Podcast, Behnaz and Becky take a break from interviewing other pharmacogenomics experts and share their expert opinions on current pressing issues and future projections for the pharmacogenomics industry. In addition, Behnaz and Becky drop a few hints on what listeners can look forward to from the PGx for Pharmacists Podcast starting in 2023.
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www.cap.org/member-resources/articles/message-from-the-cap-president-on-the-valid-act
Disclaimer: These are my personal views and opinions, and I am not speaking on behalf of Castle Biosciences, Inc.

HLTH Event 2022 Summary Episode Part One

HLTH (health) is the leading event bringing together the entire health ecosystem, focused on health innovation and transformation. The Pharmacy Podcast Network (PPN) was a media and press partner of the HLTH Event with several interviews with participating subject matter experts. The PPN post show episodes are sponsored by Babson Diagnostics. 
Babson Diagnostics™ is bringing medically-accurate blood testing to the pharmacy, and empowering people to take charge of their health by reimagining the entire blood testing process from ordering, collection, handling, analyzing, and reporting of results, making it less invasive and more convenient, accessible, and patient-centered. 
Guests: 
 
Dr. Bob Booth, MD 
TimelyMD 
 
Mike Moss 
IRIS Telehealth 
 
David Lareau 
MediComp Systems 
 
Jaydev Thakkar 
Bioformis 
 
Dr. Lyle Berkowitz, MD 
KeyCare
 

Moving Beyond Energetic Self-Sabotage Blocks in Life and Business w/Dr. Christina Fontana | Holistic Pharmacy Podcast

I had so much fun recording this episode with my colleague, coach, mentor, and friend Dr. Christina Fontana. We had recorded another episode a while back when she was using her maiden last name, Tarantola. From questioning our beliefs, to being raw and vulnerable, to demonstrating how to move and shake up your energetic blocks with Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) & tapping - we go really deep into busting some myths and narratives that we tell ourselves on the daily. One key takeaway here is to follow your desire and lead with your heart, even if that means taking the road less traveled! But you don’t need to go at it alone, it’s allowed to be easy! So give yourself permission and get help from coaches like Christina. Dr. Christina Fontana, PharmD, CHC, CHt, AKA The Pharmacist Coach®️, is a rapid transformation coach, hypnotherapist, pharmacist, and 5-time author. Her most recent book “Moving Beyond the Counter” is a collaboration that showcased the stories of 20 pharmacists, including myself, and I am so grateful to Christina for bringing us together in this way and forming this brilliant community that is giving permission for others to shine. We are also having a book signing next week on November 12 in Mars, PA, and I personally can’t wait! Dr. Christina helps pharmacist entrepreneurs release subconscious blocks so you can own your brilliance and scale their profitable healing businesses. She blends hypnotherapy, science-based transformation, and intuitive coaching to help you simplify and scale your heart-centered business with more ease and flow. For the last 10 years, Dr. Christina has been providing uplifting, transformational content through her YouTube videos, books, courses, programs, and retreats to help women reconnect to their inner light to go from burnt out pharmacist to lit up full-time entrepreneurs! I cannot say enough in this brief intro about how grateful I am for my personal and professional relationship that we have developed together over the years with Dr. Christina, so without further ado I’ll let this episode do the talking. Feel free to connect with Dr. Christina on her website or on her pharmacist Facebook page, Monetize Your Magic – A Community for Empath Entrepreneurs: www.pharmacistcoach.com Monetize Your Magic Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/244625093553163 Grab your free Wealth Expansion Bundle to help you scale your healing business here - https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/JnAxVdO/elevate Instagram - @thepharmacistcoach https://www.instagram.com/thepharmacistcoach/

Good News, You Can Have A Profitable Front End | Pharmacy Crossroads

One proven way for pharmacy owners to boost sales, improve profits and generate word of mouth recommendations is by operating an attractive and well merchandized front-end. But finding products that people want at prices that allow you to sell them profitably has been a major problem up until now. I say “has been” because now MatchSquare has combined the resources of an experienced independent pharmacy front end buyer with the technology and buying power of a company necessary to solve this age old problem.
 
In this episode Bruce Kneeland talks with Johny Kello, CEO of MatchSquare and co-founder of MatchRx and Renee Zawaideh, front-end manager of a six store chain and Lead Merchandizer of MatchSquare. These two experienced managers tell how MatchRx, with 7,000 independent pharmacy customers has built a brand new company that will make, in an organized and curated manner, tens of thousands of front-end items that can be bought in appropriate quantities and attractive prices sold in an independent pharmacy.  
 
Here's hoping you’ll learn something that will help you do more and be better.  

LIVE DEMO: Babson Diagnostics Blood Testing Ecosystem

Community pharmacists are often overlooked for the vital roles they play in our health care system. But in the public health emergency of the last 2 years, community pharmacies have come out of the shadows to lead the fight against COVID-19.  Community pharmacies became coronavirus test sites early in the pandemic, at a time when the country was short on testing and there were long lines at drive-through testing sites. Later, they led the campaign to protect Americans by inoculating millions. Pharmacies are ready to play bigger roles in our healthcare system and it starts with blood testing.
Assess overall patient wellness
Identify at-risk individuals and influence preventive lifestyle changes
Detect chronic disease and pre-existing conditions
Satisfy growing demand for convenient walk-in healthcare support

Polysubstance Use and People Who Experience Homelessness | Let’s Talk Stigma

Conversations surrounding substance use often focus on one substance individually, like opioids or stimulants, but often do not acknowledge that many people who use substances will use multiple substances. How do we medically treat people who use multiple substances simultaneously? What are stigmas that come with polysubstance use? We are also joined by Bridge Outreach, an organization that provides resources and support for people experiencing homelessness, to discuss the added layers of stigma and barriers to care that people who use substances and are experiencing homelessness face.
 
Speakers:
Logan Kissell, PharmD | Clinical Pharmacist |The Hometown Pharmacy
Janet Astle, RPh, Ed.D. | Assistant Dean of Students | Duquesne University School of Pharmacy
Holly Lassilla, RPh, Dr.P.H, MPH, MSEd | Associate Professor | Duquesne University School of Pharmacy
Harrison Ferro, PharmD | PGY-1 Resident | UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital
David Lettrich | Director | Bridge Outreach
Lauren Ballew | Harm Reduction and Connection to Care Specialist | Bridge Outreach
 
Podcast Creative Team (content, editing, production):
Joni C. Carroll, PharmD, BCACP, CTTS  | Assistant Professor, Pharmacy and Therapeutics |University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy
Logan Kissell, PharmD | Clinical Pharmacist |The Hometown Pharmacy
Alyssa Khieu, PharmD Class of 2025, University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy
Elizabeth Bunk, PharmD | Manager, Center for Pharmacy Care |Duquesne University School of Pharmacy
 
Music Production: John Carroll

Stimulant Use and People Who Experience Incarceration | Let’s Talk Stigma

In this episode of Let’s Talk Stigma we discuss what stimulant use is, the stigma people who have stimulant use disorders face, and how it differs from opioid use. We are also joined by Foundation of Hope, an interfaith organization that focuses on providing resources for presently and formerly incarcerated individuals. We talk with them about how substance use affects formerly incarcerated individuals and the added stigma that comes with being incarcerated and using substances.
 
Speakers:
Logan Kissell, PharmD | Clinical Pharmacist |The Hometown Pharmacy
Janet Astle, RPh, Ed.D. | Assistant Dean of Students | Duquesne University School of Pharmacy
Ashley Smith, PharmD | Detox Unit Pharmacist | UPMC McKeesport
Harrison Ferro, PharmD | PGY-1 Resident | UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital
Mica Williams, JD | Adult Diversion Program Director | Foundation of Hope
MaryAnn Patton, MA | Adult Diversion Program Case Manager | Foundation of Hope
 
Podcast Creative Team (content, editing, production):
Joni C. Carroll, PharmD, BCACP, CTTS  | Assistant Professor, Pharmacy and Therapeutics |University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy
Logan Kissell, PharmD | Clinical Pharmacist |The Hometown Pharmacy
Alyssa Khieu, PharmD Class of 2025, University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy
Elizabeth Bunk, PharmD | Manager, Center for Pharmacy Care |Duquesne University School of Pharmacy
 
Music Production: John Carroll

Contraception Options During Breastfeeding

Jena Quinn, PharmD, BCPPS, is an expert pediatric pharmacist. She developed the vision for Perfecting Peds based on her extensive background in medication management of pediatric population, personal love for children and her desire to optimize more children’s medical profile. She has 10 years of safe medication management and direct patient care experience in the pharmacy field with a wide-ranging background in developing, enhancing and managing clinical consulting programs. Dr. Quinn earned both her Doctoral degrees with high honors from the Ernest Mario school of Pharmacy. She is a nationally Board-Certified Pediatric Pharmacist. She is also a mom to three adorable little girls, Hadley, Peyton and Avery. https://www.perfectingpeds.com/ jquinn@perfectingpeds.com

Treatment Advancements in Atopic Dermatitis With JAK Inhibitors: Updates for Pharmacists | PTCE Pharmacy Connect

The educational objectives are:
• Review the pathophysiology of atopic dermatitis (AD) as well as the efficacy and safety data for topical JAK inhibitors that are approved and in development
• Discuss the role of pharmacists as a part of the care team for patients with AD as well as the key counseling points and monitoring parameters
 
Faculty: Dennis Williams
Moderator: Jamie McConaha

Growing Your Pharmacies Profitability By Becoming Accredited or Certified with Sandy Canally, Founder and CEO Of The Compliance Team | Pharmacy Crossroads

Sandy Canally is a nurse and an entrepreneur and she understands the many opportunities pharmacies are missing by not becoming accredited or certified to provide health care services. She founded the Compliance Team, a privately held, nationally recognized healthcare accreditation firm with the idea that accreditation doesn't need to be complicated. In this episode Sandy talks about ways pharmacies can take the lead in the patient centered pharmacy home, benefit from DMEPOS accreditation and implement point of care testing.

Maximizing Your Pharmacy’s Reimbursement Potential | Cardinal Health™ Counter Talk™ Podcast

Host Jason Callori talks with independent pharmacy owner Ashley Romero about how she has simplified the complexities of managing third-party reimbursements and found thousands in unclaimed reimbursements with Cardinal Health™ Reconciliation. 

Talking Mental Health in the “New Normal” Paradigm of Telecommuting Psychosis w/Dr. Frieda Wiley | Holistic Pharmacy Podcast

Today I have a returning guest on the show, Dr. Frieda Wiley, who was on Episode 15 of Season 4. (Listen here: https://www.drmarinabuksov.com/s04e15-writing-your-own-path-w-dr-frieda-wiley/) We talk about the impact of working from home, and what it means for our overall well being, productivity, and social norms - both pre- and post-pandemic. Frieda Wiley, PharmD, suffered some hard knocks working from home, so she’s written a book to guide how to handle this emerging trend and paradigm - from personal experience. The COVID-19 pandemic has forever changed the world in many ways—and some for the better. For one thing, it created a safe space for people to finally have some very candid conversations about mental health. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Wiley found herself struggling with mental and physical health while working remotely, and it took her months to discover solutions and recuperate. In her book, “Telecommuting Psychosis: From surviving to thriving while working in your pajama pants,” Dr. Wiley shares her fool-proof tips on how to manage your time, be more productive, set healthy professional boundaries, and protect (and possibly improve) your physical and emotional health. She also shares the research to support it. Whether you’re a single Generation X-er or a busy parent managing a household, this book offers solutions for everyone to thrive in a remote environment. Dr. Frieda Wiley is a licensed pharmacist-turned-freelance medical writer and medical journalist who has written for O, The Oprah Magazine, US News & World Report, Merck, and the National Institutes of Health. She was recently based in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. Learn more about the book and preorder here: https://friedawiley.com/books/ (Coming soon to Amazon!)

Important Considerations for End of Year Tax Planning: Section 179 and More

Panelists:
Dr. Ken Thai, PharmD
Scotty Sykes, CPA
Bonnie Bond, CPA
Important Considerations for End of Year Tax Planning
Section 179 and More
Now is the time of year when people start thinking about how to wrap up their tax year in the best way possible. End of year tax planning is key to this process.
Section 179 is especially appealing because small businesses have the ability to deduct the full purchase price of equipment or software the year the equipment is purchased and deduct the full purchase price from their taxable earnings and before paying off the loan. Having the equipment immediately means they can start earning a profit and keep their working capital healthy if purchased with a loan or on a lease.
Before we delve deeper into some of the specifics around Section 179, let’s talk to a pharmacy owner who has used these benefits to significantly grow his pharmacy business.