Pharmacy Podcast Network

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.

Behind the Policy: PBMs, Drug Pricing & Telehealth with Conor Sheehey | PBM Reform

Join our co-hosts Todd Eury and Greg Reybold in this exclusive interview with Conor Sheehey, who most recently served as senior health policy advisor to U.S. Senate Finance Committee Chair Mike Crapo (R-ID). In this role, he advised the Committee on a range of health care policy issues, including prescription drug pricing, telehealth, AI, provider coverage and reimbursement, fraud and abuse, medical devices, and Medicare Parts B and D. Sheehey led several bipartisan legislative efforts, including the development of comprehensive PBM reforms and bipartisan proposals on clinician payment reform and drug shortages.

Psilocybin in Practice: Safe, Sacred, and Sincere with Pam Conboy and Leah Linder | Holistic Pharmacy Podcast

Psilocybin has demonstrated a long track record of safety and efficacy in a variety of conditions including depression, anxiety, addiction, trauma, and cognitive decline. Although to date, this natural substance remains classified as a Schedule 1 drug, there are protected use scenarios including sincere spiritual use. The Religious Freedom Restoration (RFRA) act lies at the foundation of Setas Seminary's protected use of psilocybin sacrament.With a background in biology, Pam Conboy was trained as a clinical laboratorian and is currently a doctoral student in naturopathic medicine. She is an IIN certified health coach, trained psychedelic facilitator, medical marketing|business development entrepreneur, and ordained minister.With a background in biochemistry and emergency medicine, Leah Linder is a naturopathic physician trained in psychedelic assisted therapy with deep expertise in natural supplement formulation and manufacture. She is a Master Gardener, experienced educator, and ordained minister.Check out the episode and links below for tons of psychedelic learning resources mentioned, and giving a shout out to the Psychedelic Pharmacists Association (PPA) - an excellent first step for fellow pharmacists.Connect with Pam Conboy and Setas Seminary via:Email: pamconboy@setasseminary.org Website: Setas SeminaryIG: @setas.seminaryLinked In: Pam Conboy Mushroom Magic Ebook: https://drive.google.com/file/d/19wY94Rdk64-Q9QR5M-HbQp4XP2HjB5Ov/view?usp=sharing 

Moving Toward Better Metrics: Can We Do Better Than BMI? | Obesity Chronicles

Join panelists Robert Kushner, MD, Jamy Ard, MD, and Jaime Almandoz, MD, to learn about BMI as a measure of excess adiposity, exploring both its strengths and limitations.
Speakers: 
-          Bob Kushner, MD 
-          Jamy Ard, MD, FTOS
-          Jaime Almandoz, MD, MBA, MRCPI, FTOS
 
This podcast is sponsored by Novo Nordisk and is intended for clinicians.
Novo Nordisk is a registered trademark of Novo Nordisk A/S. All other trademarks, registered or unregistered, are the property of their respective owners. © 2025 Novo Nordisk All rights reserved. US24OB00077 June 2025

Opioidology Part 2: Opioid Selection | Pain Pod

Welcome (back) to the Opioidology podcast series! Next up to bat, ‘Opioid Selection”.What’s YOUR “Go To Opioid”??? No really, pick a given patient scenario, as respectively there’s many, and what is your “Go To Opioid” when a prescription opioid is warranted??? Pain Guy posed this question on LinkedIn over a year ago, and society failed (as in succumbed to the Opioidphobia culture). So join us in this episode to take a methodical journey distinguishing prescription opioids to once and for (almost) all, be able to have our ducks in a row for opioid selection.Listen in to this Pain Pod episode for an unbiased, in your face, here’s how it is approach to explaining opioid selection (beyond the “To Opioid or Not to Opioid” debate).Come one, come all, to the Pain Pod!!!Pain Guy• www.painguy.us

Bringing You Outcomes at ThoughtSpot 2025 | ThoughtSpot Recap Part Two

In part two 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:
Kris Rhea with Pharmacy Market Place
Outcomes Director of Product Management, Matt Kiethanom 
Bonnie Bond with Sykes and Company Accounting
Vice President of Product Management at Outcomes, Dr. Heidi Polek and Kunal Vyas, CEO of RxMile
CEO of the Alliance for Pharmacy Compounding, Scott Brunner 
Dr. Mark Amoo with Outcomes
 
This episode is sponsored by Outcomes.

One Payroll, Multiple Pharmacies: Understanding Common Paymasters | Master The Margin

Multi-store owners: Are running payroll through all of your locations? This episode is a must listen...In this episode of Master the Margin, Scotty Sykes, CPA, CFP® and Kathy Blanchard, Senior Pharmacy Accountant, dive into the nuances of common paymaster status and why it’s often misunderstood in multi-store pharmacy operations. They break down: - What a common paymaster is—and how it (theoretically) benefits employers - Why most multi-store pharmacy owners don’t qualify, despite good intentions - The payroll risks of misclassifying employees across entities - The role of controlled group rules in IRS compliance - How common ownership impacts payroll, 401(k)s, benefits, and more Check out the full episode with bonus insights: https://masterthemargin.substack.com/Schedule an Rx Assessment: https://www.sykes-cpa.com/rx-assessment-service/ More resources about this topic:Podcast - One Big, Beautiful Bill: What the New Tax Proposal Means for Pharmacies: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=99jnN08jGUoPodcast - The Multi Store Owners Guide to Selling Your Pharmacy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=smmNR_SFOwg

AI & Tech in Pharmacy & the Health Podcast Summit | TWIRx

AI & Tech in Pharmacy & the Health Podcast Summit | TWIRx
This week on TWIRx, we dive into how technology, artificial intelligence, and innovative media are shaping the future of pharmacy. From specialty pharmacy operations to digital health engagement and independent pharmacy innovation, our guests bring timely insights you won’t want to miss.TWIRx News
FIP calls on authorities to ‘think humanity, think pharmacy
https://ajp.com.au/news/fip-calls-on-authorities-to-think-humanity-think-pharmacy/ 
Iowa pharmacists are in demand as they try to fill healthcare provider gap
https://www.radioiowa.com/2025/08/20/iowa-pharmacists-are-in-demand-as-they-try-to-fill-healthcare-provider-gap/Nuvem Continues to Expand Leadership Team to Accelerate Pharmacy Service Model for Community Health Providershttps://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250820045021/en/Nuvem-Continues-to-Expand-Leadership-Team-to-Accelerate-Pharmacy-Service-Model-for-Community-Health-Providers 
 
Featured Guest: Shaun Jensen, CEO of JB Consulting
Topic: How Will Tech & AI Advance Specialty Pharmacy?
The specialty pharmacy system is in flux—what platforms show real stability to build the future?
Emerging use cases of AI in specialty pharmacy: clinical decision support, adherence optimization, and patient engagement.
The role of AI in specialty trade relations and research, driving efficiency and better outcomes for providers, manufacturers, and patients.
Daniel Couchman Kendall, CEO of Mission Based Media
Topic: Announcing the Health Podcast Summit
Introducing the Health Podcast Summit — the first global event dedicated exclusively to the intersection of health and podcasting.
October 1–2, 2025 | Virtual Event | Free Registration at HealthPodcastSummit.com
Learn evidence-based, human-centered frameworks for creating and growing health podcasts.
Hear from industry leaders worldwide transforming patient engagement, professional education, and health outcomes through podcasting.
On-demand replays available for registered attendees.
Ketan Mehta, CEO of PrimeRx
Topic: PrimeRx User Conference 2025 – XPLORE
October 10–11, 2025 | The Westin Jersey City Newport
Xplore by PrimeRx — an exclusive user conference designed for independent pharmacy professionals, healthcare innovators, and industry leaders.
Explore pharmacy management strategies, technology advancements, and digital healthcare solutions that will shape the future of independent pharmacy.
A chance to connect with peers, learn from experts, and prepare for the evolving pharmacy landscape.
🎧 Tune in for expert perspectives and actionable insights that show where pharmacy is headed. 👉 Don’t forget to subscribe to This Week in Pharmacy (TWIRx) on your favorite podcast platform.

Bringing You Outcomes at ThoughtSpot 2025 | ThoughtSpot Recap Part One

In part one 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:
One of 2024's most Influential People in Pharmacy Dr. Jay Phipps, the Pharmacy Gladiator
VP of Pharmacy Insights at Outcomes, Jonathan Grice
Vice President of Retail Pharmacy at Outcomes, Mark Nelson
Vice President of Product Management at Outcomes, Dr. Heidi Polek
 
This episode is sponsored by Outcomes.

From Constraint to Catalyst: Interest Rates and the LTC Market | Framework Focus

In this episode of FrameworkFocus, we explore how the long-term care (LTC) market has evolved from the pre-pandemic boom through COVID-19’s sharp disruption to today’s near-recovery. Jason Yablinsky, CFO at SoftWriters, unpacks how shifting interest rates, housing liquidity, and the coming wave of Baby Boomer demand are reshaping the industry’s trajectory. Tune in to learn why today’s financial constraints may soon become tomorrow’s catalysts for growth.

Radiant Skincare From Seed to Bottle with Aviva Tilson | Holistic Pharmacy Podcast

I know I say this every time, but this episode is truly special as I interview a fellow herbalist about her story of creating a skincare line that’s built on compassion for people and the planet. Aviva Tilson is the founder of Apis Apotheca, which she began 8 years ago when combining her experience with organic farming, herbalism, and desire to resolve lifelong skin issues. She specializes in sensitive, eczema and acne prone skin and continues to delve into the complexity of managing skin issues in the context of autoimmunity. Aviva’s products are poems that arose from the inspiration of her garden, and the desire to show an example of a heart-centered business that is full circle and has a basis in regenerative agriculture. Her line has helped thousands of people around the globe heal their skin and feel closer to nature in the process.Tune in to hear how you can support radiant beauty within and on your skin with botanicals from the garden.Connect with Aviva via:Email: contact@apisapotheca.com Website: Apis ApothecaFB: Apis ApothecaIG: @apis.apotheca.farmLinked In: Apis ApothecaHERMES free one time shipping code