Pharmacy Podcast Network

Thug Drugs: Stimulants | PAIN POD

THUG DRUGS! With a name like that, it has to be good! Even better than Smuckers (Age old ad slogan for jelly/jam)! Grab your Cup of Joe and sit back, or better yet, work out, go for a jog, as this episode will pump, you, UP!
From Caffeine to Cocaine with a jolt of Meth, the PAIN GUY on the PAIN POD will discuss legal and illicit stimulants in the realms of pain management, substance use disorder (addiction), and our communities, and globe for that matter.
Get ready for some homework, as you’ll definitely end up watching Breaking Bad, The Wire, and maybe even Scarface for the 222nd time (only pharmacists will get the pun there!). 
Come one, come all, to the Pain Pod!!!
FreeCE Substances of Abuse Specialty Pharmacist (SASP) Certificate
https://www.freece.com/Programs/SeriesCertification/ab66a419-b5e5-458b-9494-0acb6af1be92
Drug/Overdose Trends
https://www.drugabuse.gov/drug-topics/trends-statistics/overdose-death-rates
https://www.iqvia.com/insights/the-iqvia-institute/reports/prescription-opioid-trends-in-the-united-states
2005 Combat Meth Act & State Pseudoephedrine Restrictions
https://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/meth/cma2005_general_info.pdf
https://odcp.ky.gov/Pages/Cold-Allergy-Medication-Restrictions.aspx
Wasping
https://amp-livescience-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/amp.livescience.com/65954-wasp-spray-overdose-meth.html
https://abcnews.go.com/Health/dangerous-drug-trend-called-wasping-combines-meth/story?id=54068422
Methgators!!!
https://time.com/5627237/tennessee-flush-drugs-meth-gators/
Illicit Substances Resources
Erowid
DEA Reports
Drugs of Abuse
National Drug Threat Assessment
INCB (International Narcotics Control Board)
UNODC (United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime)
European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction
CESAR (Center for Substance Abuse Research)
NIDA (National Institute on Drug Abuse)
Online Blogs
Blue Light
Drug Forum
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Acquisition Road Map: Structuring and Evaluating a Purchase | Live Oak Bank

In this episode Greco DeValencia, VP of Pharmacy lending at Live Oak Bank talks with Ollin and Scotty Sykes of Sykes & Company, P.A. about an essential step of the acquisition process: structuring and evaluating a business purchase.
Greco De Valencia
VP - Pharmacy
Direct: 910-375-5921
Mobile: 916-710-6669
Email: greco.devalencia@liveoak.bank
Website: www.liveoakbank.com/pharmacy
Ollin B. Sykes, CPA.CITP, CMA
Direct: 252-632-0012
Email: ollin@sykes-cpa.com
Twitter: @OllinSykes
Website: https://www.sykes-cpa.com/
Scotty Sykes, CPA, CFP®
Direct: 252-632-0026
Email: scott@sykes-cpa.com
Twitter: @ScottySykesCPA
Website: https://www.sykes-cpa.com/
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Understanding Patient Care Coordination Across the Healthcare SpectrumPodcast | NASP

Topic: Understanding Patient Care Coordination Across the Healthcare Spectrum
Podcast Participants: Mike Baldzicki (AscellaHealth), Kollet Koulianos (VP, NHF) and Dr. Ken Mankoski (Neurologist – MS)
Optime Care | National Association of Specialty Pharmacy (NASP) and The Pharmacy Podcast Network have come together to develop and host a collaborative Podcast Series.
The following steps are needed to start the development of the series:
Podcast Series: This will be a series of 4 Podcast, with the last one being LIVE out at the NASP 2022 Annual Meeting & Expo - Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center, Orlando Florida September 19-22, 2022
Podcast Series will be focused on the Patient Journey Mapping Experience Across the Specialty Pharmacy & Healthcare Spectrum, addressing internal & external factors that impact specialty pharmacy channel and services to the patient, involving key stakeholders: Physician, Specialty Pharmacy, Employer, and Insurer, as well as the prescription (Product) process work-stream from manufacture to member coordination of infusion administration – this will include areas of focus based on product criteria, price, site of care, clinical management, health plan design, complexity of administration, specialty handling, and overall patient compliance & engagement..
Podcast Series dates are tentatively targeted for: April 21st 2022, May 26th 2022, June 23rd 2022 and at LIVE NASP event on September 21st 2022
There will be a marketing collaborative and PR campaign developed to promote each podcast across organizational memberships
Each Podcast Series will be recorded and information gathered to develop and deliver an inclusive
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Journey to Pharmacy Residency | Pharmacy Podcast Nation

A true story and practical guide designed to help you with the pharmacy residency application process and better prepare you for each step along the way. In this book, you'll be able to find valuable information such as...
- Recommended skills to build during your pharmacy career
- Things to consider when applying to pharmacy residency programs
- Simple steps to help you write and organize a strong curriculum vitae
- Practical tips to be prepared for Midyear Clinical Meeting
- Step-by-step guide to application and interview preparation
- Sample letter of intent, interview questions, and more.
Author & Guest: Dr. Diana Kirste, PharmD
https://www.linkedin.com/in/diana-kirste-a1516819b/
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Management of Patients with Diabetes in an Interprofessional Clinic | Beyond the Sig

Please join us as we dive into a conversation with two ambulatory care pharmacists and a dietitian to explore their DSMES and diabetes education at the Zufall Health Clinic in New Jersey. Listen in as they share their interprofessional practice and structure of their curriculum to help various patient populations overcome barriers to diabetes care. 
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The Politics of Pharmacy | The PUTTcast

How does pharmacy translate into politics? Listen in as our hosts Monique Whitney and PUTT board member Oliver Lackey chat with Oklahoma's Chris Schiller - the newest pharmacist vying for a Congressional seat. 
Learn about "pharmacy politics", and the reasons why getting involved and educating our legislators on the real issues in healthcare are so critically important.
In this Episode:
Monique Whitney, PUTT Executive Director
Oliver Lackey, PharmD, PUTT board member, Oklahoma
Chris Schiller, PharmD www.schillerforcongress.com
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National Adverse Drug Event Awareness Day Featuring The Right Drug Dose Act | PGX For Pharmacists

In recognition of National Adverse Drug Event Awareness Day, March 24, 2022, Dr. Becky Winslow, CEO of inGENEious RX Precision Medicine Consultants, and Dr. Behnaz Sarrami, PGx Medical Science Liaison of Missouri Pharmacogenomics Consulting, teamed up to cohost a special live episode of the PGx for Pharmacists Podcast.
In this episode, Dr. Winslow and Dr. Sarrami interview Ms. Kristine Ashcraft, STRIPE Steering Committee member; former CEO and founder of YouScript; director of medical affairs at Invitae; a BIS Research recognized top 25 leading voice in precision medicine; and author of multiple publications on both the clinical and economic benefits of PGx testing, and Ms. Rachel Brummert, Special Government Employee (SGE) at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration; contributor at Drugwatch and Medshadow Foundation; and nationally recognized patient safety advocate who has turned the pain she suffered from an adverse drug event into her purpose.
Topics discussed in this episode include:
The financial and clinical costs resulting from adverse drug events' (ADEs) morbidity and mortality.
Pharmacogenomic testing as a tool to mitigate ADEs.
The Right Drug Dose Now Act which was recently introduced by Representatives Swalwell and Emmer and whose intent is to update the Department of Health and Human Services’ National Action Plan for Adverse Drug Event Prevention to include funding for pharmacogenomics testing advocacy.
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The Pharmacist’s Role in Heart Health | RxSafe

RxSafe | Heart Health Panel Discussion
Panelists:
Sandra Awaida, PharmD
Jennifer Marquez, PharmD
Dr. Nathan S. Bryan, PhD
Brittany R. Messer, PharmD
The pharmacist plays an important role in the prevention of cardiovascular diseases, mainly through patient education, counseling, detection, and control of specific risk factors.
Join RxSafe as we present experienced pharmacists and experts who will share their knowledge of best practices that have a direct impact on heart health outcomes that community pharmacies can implement in their practices.
Dr. Messer is a clinical pharmacy specialist practicing with the cardiology department at Marshall Health. She completed residency at the VA Medical Center in Huntington, West Virginia, where she gained experience with heart failure medication optimization, anticoagulation management and cardiovascular disease state management, such as lipids and hypertension, in both the inpatient and ambulatory settings. Dr. Messer currently works closely with the heart failure clinic and general cardiology at Marshall Cardiology.
Dr. Awaida is founder of PreciGenX, a company that helps other physicians and pharmacists grow their businesses by incorporating CCM, RPM, and PGx services in their practices. She utilizes patient monitoring and evidence-based pharmacotherapy and pharmacogenomics to prevent, predict and personalize medication therapy to improve outcomes for her patients.
Dr. Marquez is an experienced, residency-trained, oncology board-certified, and PGx-certified pharmacist. She is passionate about helping patients and providers overcome drug therapy challenges.
Dr. Bryan was the first to describe nitrite and nitrate as indispensable nutrients required for optimal cardiovascular health. Dr. Bryan has published a number of highly cited papers and authored or edited 5 books. He is an international leader in molecular medicine and nitric oxide biochemistry.
 Panel Overview:  
 
Cardiovascular disease is highly prevalent, affecting 4 of every 10 Americans, and its costs are expected to exceed $1.1 trillion by 2035, noted from a study published by the Journal of American Heart Association. 
 
The pharmacist plays a relevant role in primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular diseases, mainly through patient education and counseling, drug safety management, medication review, monitoring and reconciliation, detection and control of specific cardiovascular risk factors and clinical outcomes.
 
Pharmacists can be a key source of support for individuals looking to manage their heart health. Many of the conditions that increase the risk of heart disease require medication to treat, and taking those medications as prescribed can help reduce the risk of a cardiovascular event.
 
This discussion is about the panelists experience and knowledge of heart health best practices, suggested supplements like Nitric Oxide, lowering cholesterol, and many other topics which have a direct impact on heart health education and programs for Community Pharmacies to implement in their practices. 
 
What is the link between cholesterol and heart disease?
 
Many years of scientific studies have shown a close relationship between cardiovascular disease and cholesterol levels. Your doctor may request a lipid profile—a test that shows the levels of LDL (bad cholesterol), HDL (good cholesterol), and triglycerides in your blood—to assess your risk for developing heart disease.
 
What about the risk of liver damage from taking statin medications?
 
The frequency of liver problems with statin therapy is actually quite low. Less than 1 percent of people have to stop taking statins because they develop liver problems. Long-term trials have confirmed the safety of statins—the latest guidelines do not suggest a need to monitor people on statins who have normal liver function. In addition, in some cases where there is evidence of fat deposits in the liver, statin therapy may actually improve liver function tests.
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Improving the Front-End of the Pharmacy with Shahida Choudhry PharmD | Pharmacy Crossroads

Can a 300 square foot front-end make a difference in the success of a community pharmacy? Oh yes! Says Shahida Choudhry, PharmD and owner of The Palms Pharmacy in Tampa, FL. Since opening, from scratch, six years ago Shahida has learned a lot, and part of that learning came from a serendipitous relationship with the star of the reality TV show, The Prophet. Following his advice, Shahida totally rethought and rearranged her 300 square foot front end and turned it into a profit center on its own right, and into a magnet that attracts patients to her remarkable pharmacy. You can hear what she did on inspiring podcast.
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The Annual APhA 2022 Post Show Part TWO

Overview. American Pharmacists Association (APhA) Annual Meeting & Exposition is organized by American Pharmacists Association (APhA) and will be held from Mar 18 - 21, 2022, Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, San Antonio, Texas, United States of America. The Pharmacy Podcast Network was selected as the media partner. Here's the POST-Conference summary:
Episode 2 Guests:
Dr. Sean Jefferey
Dr. Atonio Ciacia
Dr. Manek Emmen (Spelling is a guess)
Dr. Marci Strauss
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The Great Enabler – Cloud Technology | Integra X-Files

Cloud technology has been ubiquitous for some time now and its usefulness to long-term care pharmacy can provide optimum benefits -- driving greater efficiency, business continuity, and doing so more quickly, accurately, and securely. 
 
Join hosts Frances Nahas and Jim McDonald as they sit down with Bob Bates, president of Integra and QS/1, as he shares why cloud technology should be an integral part of a long-term care operations and what Integra is doing to help their customers maximize this technology.
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The Annual APhA 2022 Post Show Part ONE

Overview. American Pharmacists Association (APhA) Annual Meeting & Exposition is organized by American Pharmacists Association (APhA) and will be held from Mar 18 - 21, 2022, Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, San Antonio, Texas, United States of America. The Pharmacy Podcast Network was selected as the media partner. Here's the POST-Conference summary:
Episode 1 Guests:
Dr. Wendy Buckstein, PharmD
Dr. Mark Garofoli, PharmD
Bruce Kneeland and Dr. Zack Renfrow
Dr. Bled Tanoe, PharmD
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Medical Affairs with Irene von Hennigs | DarshanTalks

Medical Affairs will be discussed in this episode of the DarshanTalks podcast. Host Darshan Kulkarni welcomes guest Irene von Hennigs. Irene von Hennigs, Pharma D who is Vice President Medical Affairs at ChemoCentryx talks about her journey and specifically about medical affairs. She is been in the pharma industry and medical affairs for a period of 26 years. While in her consulting career she started her own company partnering with pharmaceutical companies and ChemoCentryx was one of them. There are pros and cons to consulting versus being on board, consulting business was at first for her, and held that position for about six months in ChemoCentryx. She was keen on building medical affairs and fascinated by the science of it. A pertinent question was asked - how do you build a medical affairs team? - on this, the expert answered it depends on the structures, procedures, priorities, and recruitment ( building the team and bringing in the right individuals) She mentioned the process of the structure that has been undertaken by the organization. The one-word answer was 'data', she also mentioned usage of clinical trials data and extracting it, but the prominent part is the right minds putting the effort while finding and training such minds enables building a strong team.
The complement science, also known as complement cascade, is a part of the immune system that enhances (complements) the ability of antibodies and phagocytic cells to clear microbes and damaged cells from an organism, promote inflammation, or immune oneself from the infection. They then talked about building relationships and healthcare is a relationship business for eg., physician relationship with the patient, company's relationship with the physician, etc. Speaking of relationship-building she explained about the company focusing on various databases like publications, speaking engagement, medical leadership, academic institutions, centers of excellence for disease state and one can compile a list for this purpose. Collecting and forming a certain list is performed by any company however giving a human touch and tweaking the list is of utmost importance for building relationships thereon. In the mid-segment, it was asked how GDPR impacts the formation of the company, and the regulatory side was discussed. In closing, she talked about the field medical team should include the right team, the right talent, they have to have the right training and the resources to represent the company
Connect with us:
Website: http://www.darshantalks.com
Law Firm: http://www.kulkarnilawfirm.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/darshantalks
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Disclaimers:
1. This discussion is merely an oral discussion and should not be relied upon solely on its own to support any conclusion of law or fact.
2. The discussion does not and should not reflect any individual products status as safe, efficacious, adulterated, or misbranded or meeting or not meeting expectations at a local, state, federal, or international agency or organization.
3. The discussion should not be construed to be complete advice that is right for you and may not necessarily represent a specific product.
4. This discussion is provided for general educational purposes and should not be construed as legal advice, regulatory advice, or medical advice.
5. This does not create an attorney-client relationship.
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PDS Super Conference 2022 Post-Show | Part THREE

PDS is 100% focused on equipping independent pharmacy owners with the skills they need to make their life better and their business more valuable. Each year, PDS hosts the leading independent pharmacy business conference, The PDS Super-Conference has thousands of pharmacy owners attend to discover what’s hot and what’s working right now in the industry. The Pharmacy Podcast Network was a proud media partner of the PDS 2022 Event.
Special Guests:
Sebastian Dennison
The RxDelivered Team
InView Team
Debbie Marcello - Happier at Home
Dan Benamoz, RPh
Chip Phillips
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Lyfe Balance with Dr. Tamar Lawful | Pharmacy Podcast Nation

LYFE Balance was founded by Dr. Tamar Lawful, PharmD, a Doctor of Pharmacy, Pharmacogenomic Specialist, Certified Ketogenic Nutrition Specialist professional. She founded LYFE Balance to help others maintain a healthy lifestyle, rebalance their health and embrace self-care; all while making it normal to Love Yourself First Every day. Integrating her love for relaxation, health and pharmacy, Tamar provides health coaching to clients who are ready to take control of their health.
 LYFE Balance is a holistic nutrition health coaching practice that re-balances lives through diet and lifestyle changes. We do not promote any one specific diet, but work with you to develop and maintain the best nutrition for your health. Everyone is different and health is not cookie-cutter. Our founding belief is that food is medicine and like medicine, food can influence your overall health.
 
Your Health Coach is a pharmacist, nutrition and genomic specialist. She will work with you to Achieve and maintain your health by using a personalized approach. Whether it be weight loss, sleep, mood or life-balance, the power to transform is in your hands.
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The Changing Role of the Pharmacist: Walgreen’s Dr. Rina Shah, PharmD

The role of the community pharmacist is changing as millions of Americans rely on community pharmacists to provide a new level of care during this healthcare challenged time. Independent pharmacists are able to take active roles to improve outcomes for their patients and lower costs for payers and patients alike.
Todays special guest is Dr. Rina Shah, PharmD. Rina is Group Vice President of Pharmacy Operations and Services at Walgreens. Her passion for pharmacy has been centered around transforming patient care to make an impact on patients’ lives as well as empowering those around her to do more.
In her current role, Rina leads a team that is responsible for pharmacy operations, services and specialty pharmacy across 9,000+ Walgreens pharmacies. In the last year, Rina has led Walgreens pharmacy response to COVID-19, implementing changes such as waiving prescription delivery fees, initiating proactive outreach by pharmacists to vulnerable patients, and enhancing team member and customer safety protocols. In addition to her current role, she now leads pharmacy operations for COVID-19 vaccination services.
Rina helped launch Feel More Like You in 2019, a health and beauty service available at no cost to help people living with cancer manage the medical and physical changes associated with cancer treatment. She also spearheaded the creation of a new team of dedicated pharmacists at Walgreens called Health Outcomes Pharmacists. Often outside of a traditional retail setting, these specialized pharmacists work closely with patients most at-risk of medication non-adherence to address barriers that could prevent them from taking their medications as prescribed. In 2020, Rina led the pharmacy team that secured the first enterprise-wide URAC accreditation in Specialty Pharmacy for more than 300 community-based specialty pharmacies. Often patients with life-changing health challenges need support from their pharmacy team in their local community, this accreditation assures patients of the high standards of care in place as they access their medications and understand their treatment.
She began her career at Walgreens in 1998, where she held various pharmacy roles in store. In 2007, Rina joined the corporate support center to lead several pharmacy-specific initiatives across the organization, including the launch of the Walgreens immunizations program chain-wide. The program increased immunization rates among customers covering 7 million people. She has also led sales operations and client services within market access. 
Rina was recognized by Crain’s Chicago Business as one of “40 under 40” for her leadership at Walgreens, by Fierce Healthcare as one of 2020’s Most Influential Minority Executives, and by Drug Store News as one of the Top Women in Retail for her business excellence. Rina is actively involved with the UIC College of Pharmacy, APhA, NASP, the CDC and NACDS.
She received her Doctorate in Pharmacy from the University of Illinois at Chicago in 2005.
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Innovation in Pain Management with Dr. Amy Baxter, MD

The Pharmacist & Physician Opioid Collaborative
Part 5 - Pain Care Labs with Dr. Amy Baxter
Dr. Baxter directs innovation, invention, operations and strategy for Pain Care Labs. After graduating from Yale University and Emory Medical School, as a double boarded pediatric emergency physician Dr. Baxter founded PEMA Emergency Research while also founding Pain Care Labs (initially called MMJ Labs). Her contributions to science include creating and validating a pediatric pictorial nausea scale for nausea research, creating a liver enzyme algorithm to time abusive abdominal injury, creating the M-Stim platform for external pain relief, and extensive NIH scientific review group work. Accomplishments include pain and sedation textbook chapters, publications, national and international invited lectures, and testimony before HHS on the impact of needle fear on vaccination adherence; innovation impact comes from multiple NIH SBIR Fast-Tracks and patents developing Buzzy, VibraCool, and Duotherm pain relief and opioid-sparing devices.
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Nitric Oxide and Sexual Health | SexPharmD

Looking for the best erectile dysfunction (ED) treatment? In this podcast, Dr. Greg McKettrick discusses the causes of ED, medication, and more.
Currently, in the United States, over 20 million men live with erectile dysfunction. A variety of factors can cause ED; however, underlying diseases are often the culprit, including: diabetes, kidney disease, neurological diseases, and vascular disease. Other lifestyle factors can increase the likelihood of ED, such as smoking, alcohol, and medications.
ED can also result from daily stressors, including anxiety, depression, and generalized anxiety. Thankfully, ED medications and treatments today are available in a variety of options.
Visit us at Stanley Specialty Pharmacy so we can find the best option for you.
Use code "SexPharmD" at www.berkeleylife.com for 10% off your first purchase.
#BerkeleyLife
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Lavender Oil for Anxiety. A Holistic Pharmacy Journal Club with Kari Cooney | Holistic Pharmacy Podcast

Join host Jenna Carmichael, PharmD as she discusses A multi-center, double-blind, randomised study of the Lavender oil preparation Silexan in comparison to Lorazepam for generalized anxiety disorder with guest Kari Coody, PharmD.
Kari Coody is a Christian, wife, mom, Integrative Health Practitioner, Pharm D., and co-host of Take the Upgrade Podcast. Helping women prioritize their health is a real passion after seeing how broken the healthcare system is. She loves putting the pieces together and getting to the root cause of her client's issues and walking on their journey with them. Kari’s greatest role is being a wife to BJ and mom to Edy and Cooper.
Article link: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19962288/
Silexan link: https://www.naturesway.com/products/calmaid
To learn more about our guest, Kari Coody:
Website: www.karicoody.com
IG: www.instagram.com/karicoody
Kari is also offering a free Natural Health Toolkit here: https://kari-coody.aweb.page/p/72c3dc98-a4f0-4cc9-8b05-4b7247264d67
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 knowledge in the oncology space along with holistic healing methods of meditation, reiki, and yoga to help empower her clients to choose the path that works the 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 to learn more about her services.
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Dear American Medical Association: It’s about Public Health not a Turf War.

Dr. Scott Knoer, PharmD is the CEO of the American Pharmacists Association. Scott has been very vocal about the FDA eliminating barriers to Pharmacists prescribing COVID antivirals and how the American Medical Association (AMA) seeming to be more concerned with their 'turf' and political position compared to the benefit to public health within America.
Amesh Adalja, MD wrote in MedPage Today, an article titled: "A Successful 'Test-to-Treat' Program Requires All Hands on Deck"
Within the article, Dr. Adalja wrote. In encouraging news, President Biden just announced a new plan to increase faster access: test-to-treat. The plan will enable pharmacies to become one-stop shops for COVID-19 diagnosis and oral antiviral treatment. Having treatment available at the point-of-diagnosis has the potential to significantly improve prescribing rates, which will have the downstream impact of reducing hospitalizations. More sick patients will quickly be able to access treatment.
"We can't have a guild-like mentality that seeks to use government force to exclude qualified persons from engaging in a field for which the AMA wants physicians to be the exclusive purveyors. This has been evident in organized medicine's general opposition to expanded practice scopes for nurse practitioners, physician assistants, psychologists, and -- as is clear -- pharmacists. It's bad enough to advocate for this on a day-to-day basis. To do so during a public health emergency, where all hands are needed on deck, is destructive." -- Amesh Adalja, MD 
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