Pharmacy Podcast Network

Getting Into Action with Dr. Lisette Alba | STORRIE Podcast

We all have a story that brings us to where we are right now and in today’s episode, we will get to hear the story of Dr. Lisette Alba, a Pharmacist, Functional Medicine Practitioner, Yoga Instructor, a wife and a mother. After coping with her own health challenges with autoimmune disease, she found her calling to empower other women to change their mindset and regain control of their life and health by using a holistic approach.
To connect with her, check the links below
Website link: www.drlisettealba.com
Social media links:
www.Instagram.com/dr.lisettealba
https://www.facebook.com/dr.lisettealba
https://www.linkedin.com/in/drlisettealba
“Keep learning and keep sharing”
Maximize time as much as you can
Committing to something and starting into somewhere
Go back to basics. Simplify things.
How investing in your health creates a positive impact not just to you but also to the people around you
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Demystifying the use of AI in Pharmacy | Pharmacy Talk with IBM Watson Health

How the use and training of AI-based medication management will impact hospital pharmacy. IBM® Micromedex® with Watson™ combines evidence-based drug content with advanced AI search capabilities to deliver rapid, reliable answers at the point of care. Improve care experiences and efficiency with insights into drug selection, dosing, toxicology and IV compatibility – accessible from your EHR, computer or mobile device. Primer, 101 for AI in Pharmacy – terminology, examples in med use process Augmented intelligence vs. Artificial intelligence, leveraging the strengths of computers and clinicians together to obtain improved outcomes for patients Why should you know this area? Domain expert and contribute as a translator, clinical voice in the room Hierarchy of AI from AI to Deep Learning Critical components of high-fidelity AI – volume of data, algorithms-built w/out confirmational bias, recurring opportunities for evolution, training the models, et. Can we include a call out to Micromedex with Watson as a specific type of AI/Use Case in everyday clinical practice? https://www.ibm.com/products/micromedex-with-watson Guests: Whitley Yi, PharmD, BCPS, Digital Health, Pharmacy Specialist at Well and Co-Founder of AI Collective Scott Nelson, PharmD, MS, CPHIMS, FAMIA, Program Director, MS Applied Clinical Informatics (MSACI), Assistant Professor, Biomedical Informatics, Assistant Clinical Director, HealthIT, Vanderbilt University Medical Center Arti Bhavsar, PharmD, Clinical Program Director, IBM Watson Health See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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A New Standard in Healthcare Purchasing - EzriRx | FutureDose.Tech

David Berkowitz, PharmD interviews the founder of EzriRx, Ezriel Green. Ezriel is a brilliant innovator of the healthcare purchasing sector.  
The EzriRx mission is to revolutionize the process of buying pharmaceuticals.
EzriRx believes the way to drive the pharmaceutical industry forward is by leveraging the latest technology. They work hard to provide innovative tools on our platform so that independent pharmacies have access the best prices on pharmaceuticals.
Founded in 2017, Lakewood-based EzriRx has signed up over 2,500 independent pharmacies nationwide. 
EzriRx has over 15 employees, including developers and designers who work remotely, some as far away as India and Vietnam. And sales are on pace to grow more than 200 percent this year, Green said. Innovation is key. 
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Building a Productive Team at your Community Pharmacy | Pharmacy Crossroads

Steve Maki RPh at Spruce Mountain Pharmacy
Spruce Mountain Pharmacy is located in the beautiful rural country side in the town of, Jay, Maine.  Coming in at about 2000 square feet it would appear, to the casual observer to be pretty typical of an independent community pharmacy.  But, what owner Steve Maki, PharmD is doing with his team is far from typical.  In this episode of PharmacyCrossRoads Maki share his philosophy and some practical ideas on how to turn is staff into a well-oiled healthcare and customer service team.  Two years ago, Maki moved his pharmacy into a new, more spacious and more effectively laid out facility and brought in some new technology.  Supporting the move and adopting the new technology was a BIG ask for his staff.  But by listening, taking advice and delegating tasks things worked out well.  
As a special bonus Maki has offered up to PharmacyCrossRoads listeners a copy of his 3-page task list.  The list shows the key performance indicators (KPI’s) for each of the nine major job categories assigned to team members.  While the specific KPI metrics the list includes may not be right for your pharmacy, it is felt that at least seeing how the list is laid out and seeing specific numbers allotted to each task may be helpful.  For a free copy of the list email me at: BFKneeland@gmail.com 
Thank you to Compliant Pharmacy Alliance & RxSafe for supporting this podcast episode and the Pharmacy Podcast Network. 
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Diabetes, Drugs, and Diet: Collaborations Between Pharmacists and Dietitians | Beyond the Sig

On our inaugural show we chat with, Lyndi Wieand, Weis Markets In-Store Registered Dietitian about her role in DSMES. Diet is a significant portion of diabetes management that is unfortunately sometimes overlooked. An article recently published in 2018, Diabetes and Diet: A Patient and Dietitian's Perspective, discusses the challenges that Type 2 Diabetes patients face when trying to lose weight, especially while taking insulin therapy. The dietitian plays a vital role in the management of carbohydrate awareness while concurrently minimizing the risk of hypoglycemia. Because of this, utilizing the dietitian in DSMES classes can have a positive impact on patients' health.  Isabelle Litvak, PharmD & Rachel Hay, PharmD are the new hosts of season 2 of Beyond the Sig for the DSMES Podcast Series powered by the Pennsylvania Pharmacists Association. The podcast’s goal is to bring awareness to Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support and how individuals like you play a role in educating both patients and health care practitioners. Today we discussed the DSMES classes from the dietitian's perspective. We hear about Lyndi's DSMES successes, challenges, and personal stories overcoming patient barriers during her three-year experience. Reference Articles: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6167292/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7605030/ Today's guest is Lyndi Wieand, MHSc, RDN, LDN. Lyndi graduated from the University of Vermont in 2016 with a B.S. in Dietetics, Nutrition and Food Science, then completed her Dietetic Internship at Cedar Crest College in Allentown, PA in 2018. She passed her Registered Dietitian credentialing exam in June 2018 and was hired at Weis Markets as an In-Store Registered Dietitian in August of that year. Lyndi covers the Lehigh Valley regional area, but primarily work in the Allentown and Schnecksville stores. In May 2021, she graduated with her Master of Health Sciences degree from Cedar Crest College and volunteers as a preceptor for the Cedar Crest Dietetic Internship, volunteer with the Bethlehem YWCA Diabetes Coalition, and is a Certified Group Lifestyle Balance Coach for the Diabetes Prevention Program. Lyndi also serves as the President of the Lehigh Valley Dietetic Association. Lyndi Wieand, MHSc, RDN, LDN Lehigh Valley In-Store Dietitian Weis Markets, Inc. Our hosts: Dr. Isabelle Litvak, PharmD is a 2021 graduate from St. John's University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. Dr. Litvak is currently pursuing a PGY-1 Community-Based Pharmacy Residency with Weis Markets and Wilkes University Nesbitt School of Pharmacy where she participates in collaborative care in both the community and ambulatory care setting, caring for patients with chronic diseases like diabetes. Dr. Rachel Hay PharmD is a PGY-1 community pharmacy resident at Duquesne University and the Center for Pharmacy Care. She is a recent 2021 PharmD graduate from the University of Michigan. Rachel is passionate about diabetes management and education, especially in underserved populations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Dramatic Increases in CLIA Certificates of Waiver Demonstrate New Trend in Pharmacy Services | FDS Amplicare

Dramatic Increases in CLIA Certificates of Waiver Demonstrate New Trend in Pharmacy Service. New research shows that consumer demand for COVID-19 testing has driven pharmacies to become nation’s second-largest provider of CLIA-waived tests
CLIA Waivers Background:
The U.S. Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 (CLIA) enabled greater access to simple, low-risk (CLIA-waived) tests by allowing their use in facilities such as pharmacies, long-term-care facilities, and physician offices. To administer CLIA-waived tests, these facilities must obtain a CLIA certificate of waiver from the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Guests:
Don Klepser, PhD, MBA, and Mike Klepser, PharmD, FCCP, recently published in Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy, showing that pharmacies are now the nation's second-largest provider of CLIA-waived tests by the total number of locations, trailing only physician offices. 
Jason Ausili, FDS Amplicare’s Chief Clinical Officer, is available for media interviews about how community pharmacies can build a Point-of-Care Testing practice during this unprecedented time. Administrative barriers have been relaxed and both the CLIA waiver application and the Provider Transaction Access Number (PTAN) processes have been expedited to help clear the path for those interested.
Challenges:
The number of pharmacies with CLIA certificates of waiver jumped 45% to 15,671 from 2015 to 2020.
Most of the growth occurred between 2019 and 2020, suggesting that surging consumer demand for COVID-19 diagnostic testing was behind the surge in CLIA certificates of waiver.
Solutions:
Pharmacies must embrace the opportunity to further entrench themselves as hubs of healthcare in their communities.
Pharmacies must adopt the operational tools, training and software solutions needed to seamlessly bill payers for CLIA-waived tests, in addition to the patient communication platforms to support engagement.
The COVID-19 pandemic has recently focused a spotlight on CLIA-waived diagnostic testing, as the lack of a vaccine or effective treatment in the early days of the pandemic left diagnostic testing as one of the only tools to control the virus’ spread. To meet this increased patient demand for diagnostic testing, the federal government authorized licensed pharmacists to order and administer authorized COVID-19 tests, attributing the decision to the close relationship pharmacists have with patients and healthcare providers as well as the convenient proximity of pharmacies to most Americans.
About FDS Amplicare - FDS Amplicare strengthens the health of pharmacies and their patients. We empower community pharmacies to build the clinically-focused New Era Pharmacy, enabling their business to thrive now and successfully transition to a community and population health provider through data insights, purpose-built technology solutions, and clinical services enablement.Omnicell recently announced its intention to acquire FDS. Read more about FDS Amplicare at www.fdsrx.com and www.amplicare.com.
 
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End The Stigma: The Talk with Dr. Lisa Zielbauer PharmD | STORRIE Podcast

As we celebrate the Mental Health month this May, we have Dr. Lisa Zielbauer or Dr. Z, a graduate of Doctorate of Pharmacy from Midwestern University in Illinois. In today’s episode, she will share her story as someone who was diagnosed with anxiety and depression. Let’s hear her insights about one of her life goals which is decreasing the stigma of mental illness particularly within the healthcare practitioner community. To connect with her, check her on Instagram @themindfulfarmacist and to know more about her business, check her socials @rootcauserx
“The more people that shares, the less stigma we’ll have”
How volunteering serves as a life saver during her darkest moments
You don’t need to justify yourself to the society
Helping people through the use of Functional Medicine
Open communication plays a big role
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Live Everyday with a Powerful Sense of Purpose | STORRIE Podcast

Have you ever asked yourself about your purpose in life? They said if you know your purpose and you know yourself on a much deeper level, creating the idea of having an impact on other people becomes much easier. Today, we sit down with Cory Ruson, a purpose guide, purpose and life researcher, and human design integrator. She’s passionate about helping female entrepreneurs trust themselves and live every day with a powerful sense of purpose. In this episode, get to learn more about yourself and your purpose development journey! To connect with Cory, you can reach her through her Instagram account @coryarusin or you can visit her website https://www.coryarusin.com/ 
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Partnering with the Right Specialty Pharmacy PBM | More-On PBMs

PBMs Must Focus on Quality Patient Care First & Lowering Costs Second, in specialty pharmacy this is more important than ever before. 
Though PBMs are most known for the influence they have on prescription drug costs, some firms are increasingly focused on offering high-touch condition management services that give them a more active role in patient care. A special partnership between Ascella Health and Appro-Rx will build upon this philosophy.  
“AscellaHealth focuses on maximizing the care of patients and the financial performance of healthcare systems. We take a customized approach for each entity, tailoring our programs and services to their specific needs in order to ensure that institutions generate income and provide high-touch clinical value through our proven cost management strategies.” 
Special Guest: 
Michael J. Baldzicki, CRCM
Executive Vice President, Growth & Strategy
Office: 877.389.9040
www.ascellahealth.com
About AscellaHealth: 
AscellaHealth is a global Specialty Pharmacy and Healthcare services organization serving payers, providers, life sciences and patients, offering a comprehensive portfolio of customized, tech-enabled specialty pharmaceutical and medical management services. An Inc. 5000 2021 winner, AscellaHealth’s unique, patient-centric approach is built upon proprietary technology processes for innovative programs and services optimizing health outcomes and quality of life for patients with complex chronic conditions or rare diseases that require specialty medications and/or gene and cell therapies.
Visit www.AscellaHealth.com
About Appro-Rx:
Appro-Rx, a national prescription benefit management company located in Waynesville, Ohio, recently partnered with the Pharmacy Podcast Network to launch the More-On PBM’s podcast. Hosted by CEO, Kyle Fields, this podcast digs into the dark corners of the unregulated PBM business practices and sets the record straight. 
Visit: https://www.approrx.com/ 
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Changing Your Life as a Pharmacist | Dr. Jamie Wilkey | PGX for Pharmacists

Jamie grew up in a small town in Wyoming where she got her start in pharmacy working at the local City Drug. She attended the University of Wyoming School of Pharmacy for her Doctor of Pharmacy. For 10 years post-graduation Jamie worked in community pharmacy while having and raising her 4 little boys. However, a young family and community pharmacy work schedules are not highly compatible, so in 2020 Jamie created her own job for herself that better suits her talents, her passions, and her family’s busy schedule. She abruptly jumped out of retail and into the world of entrepreneurship and has found her true calling in life. She is the founder & CEO of Arches Health, LLC, and serves there as a precision medicine consultant pharmacist focusing on pharmacogenomics.
After getting her practice up and running she turned around and began promoting and empowering pharmacists to champion PGx and create their own consulting practices through her PGx Consulting Confidence Academy. Dr. Wilkey is a member of CPIC as well as the nonprofit organization GTMR.
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Content Development Maven Tony Guerra, PharmD | Pharmacy Podcast Nation

In 2016, Tony Guerra PharmD joined the Pharmacy Podcast Network and has been an incredible content development maven & our senior podcast host of the Pharmacy Podcast Network.
Tony Guerra is the host of the Pharmacy Residency Podcast.Tony helps students edit and revise Pharmacy Residency Letters of Intent one-one-one while giving year-round advice on residency applications and interviews. His TonyPharmD YouTube channel has 28,500 followers and more than 14 million downloads.  He is the author of over twenty books on subjects from pharmacy residency, careers, and pharmacology including the best-selling Memorizing Pharmacology: A Relaxed Approach. He graduated from Iowa State University with a BA in English and M.HCI. in Human-Computer Interaction and the University of Maryland with his PharmD.
You can find his courses at https://residency.teachable.com/ 
Thank you Tony for everything you have done as a leader in pharmacy. 
The PPN greatly appreciates you.      
Sincerely, Todd Eury CEO of the PPN
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Optimizing Care for People Living with HIV: Beyond Typical Risk Factors for Weight Gain | PTCE Pharmacy Connect

Optimizing Care for People Living with HIV: Beyond Typical Risk Factors for Weight Gain | PTCE Connect
Educational Objectives
Describe recent data surrounding weight gain among people living with HIV (PLWH) who are on antiretroviral therapy
Recognize the role of the pharmacist in the care of PLWH
Continuing the Conversation – Individualizing the Management of HIV: A Focus on Weight Gain
Introduction of faculty, affiliations, and disclosures
Dr. David Koren, PharmD, MPH, BCPS, AAHIVP, Clinical Pharmacist Specialist in Infectious Diseases at the Temple University Health System, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Dr. Koren has the following relevant financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose:
Advisory Boards: Gilead, Thera, and ViiV
Independent consulting: AbbVie and Thera
Accreditation and support statement
PTCE is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. This activity is approved for 0.5 credit hours of knowledge-based credit.
This activity is supported by an educational grant from Janssen Therapeutics, Division of Janssen Products, LP.
Access PTCE here: https://www.pharmacytimes.org/on-demand/continuing-the-conversation-individualizing-the-management-of-hiv-a-focus-on-weight-gain
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Expanding PGx Education Programs | PGX for Pharmacists

Implementing Pharmacogenomics into the Education of the PharmD 
How do interested faculty start a program for PGx education at their own school?
Today’s episode builds on the experiences of David Hurley in developing a PGx program at the Gatton College of Pharmacy. His training provides ALL first year students with free PGx testing coordinated with Biochemistry coursework. As we will discuss, making a workable program starts with discovering what PGx resources are available at your institution. Careful understanding of faculty and student abilities and needs are the foundation for making PGx education successful.
Our guest today, Dr. David Hurley, has democratized Pharmacogenomics education for his first year PharmD students. As a Biochemistry professor at the Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy at East Tennessee State University, Dave immerses pharmacy students with PGx training and free testing in their first semester of the curriculum. In two previous episodes, we’ve discussed how he accomplished this task and his surveys of student attitudes and interest. Today’s episode will provide some of the lessons Dave learned about how to implement PGx education that might be useful for those of you who are starting your own program.
David L Hurley, PhD Professor, Dept of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy 
20 Best Genomics Podcasts of 2021 
https://welpmagazine.com/20-best-genomics-podcasts-of-2021/ 
Thank you RxSafe for sponsoring this episode
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Children & COVID 19 Vaccines | The Pediatric Pharmacist Review

We launch the first podcast episode of the Pediatric Pharmacist Review, with our host Dr. Allison Chung, PharmD & Pediatric Critical Care Pharmacist, BCPPS Certified at University of South Alabama Health. 
Guest: Dr. Benjamin Estrada
Topic: COVID 19 vaccines in pediatrics: 
How the different COVID vaccines work.
Current information and research on the vaccine’s safety and efficacy in pediatric patients.
Has it been tested to the same extent that other vaccines are tested on children?
Will the COVID vaccine recommendations include patients younger than 14? When do we think this will happen?
What do you say to people who understand that younger patients are less likely to get COVID and less severe symptoms so therefore do not want their children to receive the vaccine?
Long term affects of the COVID vaccine on children. Any potential for autism or infertility?
Risk vs benefit of COVID vaccine vs getting COVID in children. Many people feel the risk of getting the vaccine is worse because the risk for COVID in children is less and severity of COVID symptoms are less than adults.
Suggestions for how pharmacists can encourage vaccination in the pediatric population.
At the F.D.A.’s urging, Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna are expanding their trials for children 5 to 11.
NYT: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/26/us/politics/fda-covid-vaccine-trials-children.html
At the urging of federal regulators, two coronavirus vaccine makers are expanding the size of their clinical trials for children ages 5 to 11 — a precautionary measure designed to detect rare side effects including heart inflammation problems that turned up in vaccinated people younger than 30.
President Biden promised at a meeting in Ohio last week that emergency clearance for pediatric vaccines would come “soon,” but the White House has not been specific on the timeline. It was unclear whether expanding the studies will affect when vaccines could be authorized for children.
The Food and Drug Administration has indicated to Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna that the size and scope of their pediatric studies, as initially envisioned, were inadequate to detect rare side effects. Those include myocarditis, an inflammation of the heart muscle, and pericarditis, inflammation of the lining around the heart, multiple people familiar with the trials said.
Questions about vaccinating children — including those under 12 — are of huge interest to parents and teachers. Regulators will be required to balance potential side effects of coronavirus vaccination against the risks of Covid-19.
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Pharmacist’s Impact on Ending Asian Hate | Transforming a Nation

The horrific story of a gunman killing eight people at three Atlanta-area spas earlier this year; six of the victims were women of Asian descent, sparking fears among advocacy groups that the killings may have been racially motivated.
Anti-Asian hate crimes have spiked 150 percent since the pandemic began, according to a recent study.
Suspect charged with killing 8 in Atlanta-area shootings that targeted Asian-run spas
People of Asian descent have been living in the United States for more than 160 years, and have long been the target of bigotry. Transforming the Nation tackles this sociological & community issue head on. It's up to us to End Asian Hate. 
Our special guests:  
Shin-Yu Lee, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP - sylee.rx@gmail.com; https://www.linkedin.com/in/shin-yu-l-p-ab2427213
Bonnie Hui-Callahan, PharmD, CDCES - bonnie.c.hui@gmail.com; https://www.linkedin.com/in/bonnie-hui-callahan
Free compiled list of resources for AAPI community and allies: www.theclinicianleader.com/ally 
The Clinician-Leader: www.theclinicianleader.com; LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook 
Additional Resources: 
NEJM - Practical Guide for Combating Anti-Asian Sentiment - https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMp2102656
https://stopaapihate.org/ - tracks and responds to incidents of hate, violence, harrasment, and discrimination against AAPI
www.aapidata.com - demographic data and policy research on AAPI
www.standagainsthatred.org
https://ahi.ucsf.edu/advocacy/resources - Asian Health Institute
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A New Procurement Model of Brand Name Drugs | RxRise

Transforming Pharmaceutical Obsolescence into Opportunity
RxRise is a revolutionary marketplace platform that lists pharmaceutical manufacturers short-dated and surplus stock directly to pharmacies.
Bringing together today’s leaders in the worlds of healthcare and pharmaceuticals.
We are hyper aware of the impact that short-dated and surplus drugs have on our industry and our planet. It’s not good for business, the environment or society. That’s why we’ve pooled our knowledge in healthcare and technology to find an innovative solution that could check all the boxes. In other words, help both manufacturers and pharmacies do good and make an impact. 
Our guest, Adam Gladieux Founder and CEO at RxRise, joined Todd Eury at Pharmacy Podcast Network Studios HQ in Hiller Pennsylvania, approximately 45 miles south of Pittsburgh, PA.  
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The RxBLU Difference | RxBLU CloudCast

Pharmacy: El Tejon Pharmacy Frazier Park Interviewee: Ty Stout, PharmD., Pharmacist in Charge Ty purchased an Eyeconn pill counter before consulting with the RxBLU team and they quickly created a bi-directional interface for the technology. Script Pro charges thousands of dollars for easy & quick enhancements and reports, but RxBLU does not. Ty is a young advocate of Independent pharmacy and he is on the board with PFOA Buying Group. https://www.pfoai.org/ The el Tejon Pharmacies have served Bakersfield and Kern County since 1928. Their team leverages over 80 years of combined experience to meet the health and wellness needs of their communities. About RxBLU: Based in Southern California, Cypress Software, Inc. is a team of developers, pharmacists and pharmacy owners with more than a century of combined industry experience. This diverse team created RxBLU™ because they wanted to make a real difference for hardworking pharmacists and their staff. By providing software that is built upon the pharmacy operator's ideas, the RxBLU developers make it easy for their clients to serve their patients no matter the circumstances. When it comes to pharmacy software, too much of it is outdated except for changes required by law. It makes it possible for you to get by, but there’s no reason to settle for that. Instead, choose to become a leader with our cutting-edge software. Thanks to its innovative and customizable nature, our software can help in a diverse array of applications while performing consistently and securely. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Pharmacist & Physician Opioid Collaborative | Part Three: Pharmacists leading Pain Management Improves Patient Satisfaction of Treatment | William Ama...

From a published journal article from the American Journal of Health System Pharmacy, the data highlights the impact of a pharmacist directed pain management treatment plan within institutional opioid use. The report noted that with the pharmacist lead treatment there was improved patient satisfaction scores and indirect cost savings.
Despite decreased opioid use, available patient satisfaction data suggested ongoing improvement in associated with pharmacist designed pain management plans.
Today we continue to build upon the podcast series called:
Pharmacists & Physicians Working Together for Responsible Opioid Usage
Special guest:
William Amarquaye, PharmD
Clinical Pharmacist at Florida Regional Hospital
Impact of a pharmacist-directed pain management service on inpatient opioid use, pain control, and patient safety
https://academic.oup.com/ajhp/article-abstract/76/1/17/5257115?redirectedFrom=fulltext
The CDC Opioid Guideline: Proponent Interpretation Has Led to Misinformation
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29608033/
Quantifying the Epidemic of Prescription Opioid Overdose Deaths
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5844400/
CDC's Efforts to Quantify Prescription Opioid Overdose Deaths Fall Short
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33761120/
An Examination of State and Federal Opioid Analgesic and Continuing Education Policies: 2016–2018
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7534855/
CDC Advises Against Misapplication of the Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2019/s0424-advises-misapplication-guideline-prescribing-opioids.html 
This episode is sponsored by the Ultiguard Safe Pack. UltiGuard Safe Pack is the only pen needle product that comes with an all-in-one sharps container. Learn more about why UltiGuard Safe Pack is the best choice for your patients and your pharmacy., 
Learn more about the UltiGuard Safe Pack: 
https://www.ulticare.com/ultiguard-safe-pack/podcast
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Advancing Healthcare Leadership - Holding Space and Advocating for Women in Pharmacy Leadership | The Public Health Pharmacist

Hillary Blackburn, PharmD, MBA
Dr. Blackburn is a clinically and business trained pharmacist who's been practicing for almost a decade in a variety of healthcare settings. She has experience in healthcare strategy, business development, formulary development and management, consulting, and establishing successful medication access programs. In her current role, she serves as the Director of Pharmaceutical Services at Dispensary of Hope, a national non-profit medication distributor hosted by Ascension where she oversees the formulary, leads research initiatives, and manages the network of strategic advisors on Dispensary of Hope's Pharmacy Advisory Council.
Dr. Blackburn was selected to serve in a national leadership position on the American Pharmacists Association's (APhA) - APPM Executive Committee for 2021-2022. Additionally, she serves as Co-Chair for the Advocacy Committee for APhA's Care of the Underserved Special Interest Group and as a member of the Membership Engagement and Legislative and Policy committees for the Tennessee Pharmacist Association. Dr. Blackburn also precepts Belmont University College of Pharmacy student pharmacists and serves on the Dean's External Advisory Committee. Dr. Blackburn is a graduate of the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy and completed a PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency at the University of Mississippi Medical Center.
Hillary is passionate about promoting the pharmacy profession and delivering expert patient care which led her to found the Pharmacy Advisory Group which provides pharmacy expertise in consulting and education. Her popular podcast, Talk to Your Pharmacist, has over 170 episodes highlighting successful pharmacy leaders and sharing about current healthcare trends. In 2012, Hillary returned to her Tennessee roots and met her wonderful husband, Chad, in Nashville where she enjoys staying involved in her community through volunteering, living an active lifestyle, traveling, spending time with friends and family, and welcoming their baby girl in August 2020.
In October 2020, she released her first book titled How Pharmacists Lead: Answers from Women Who Are Leading, Succeeding, and Impacting Pharmacy which is available on Amazon here.
SOCIALS:
Founder & Podcast Host, Talk to Your Pharmacist
Author, How Pharmacists Lead
Instagram@TalktoYourPharmacist; Twitter@HillBlackburn; Facebook
www.hillaryblackburn.com 
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COVID Keto Guido | PAIN POD

On this episode of the PAIN POD, Mark Pain Guy Garofoli will take you on a journey of a pain guy in pain, and just what our patients hear from us as healthcare professionals, and what the healthcare system experience can be like when not being the one wearing the stethoscope, and rather being the patient in pain.
Can anyone imagine being dropped off at the ER by your Wife and toddler on Friday the 13th during a pandemic to only begin a 3 month long excruciating journey of pain? Pain Guy Garofoli can tell you all about it, and provide a few clinical pearls to improve patient care along the way! This is not a campfire conversation, but you can feel free to download and listen while camping, swimming, biking, walking, or however, you’d like, just be forewarned that Mark will not be sparing any painful details. You’re welcome and he’s sorry, all at once!
COVID & NSAIDs Info
https://www.bbc.com/news/51929628
Jeong HE, et al. Association between NSAIDs use and adverse clinical outcomes among adults hospitalized with COVID-19 in South Korea: A nationwide study. Clin Infect Dis. 2020 Jul 27.
https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/record/NCT04334629
NSAID COX-1 & COX-2 Studies
Feldman, M, et al. Do Cyclooxygenase-2 Inhibitors Provide Benefits Similar to Those of Traditional Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs, with Less Gastrointestinal Toxicity. Ann Intern Med. 2000; 132: 134-143
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