Pharmacy Podcast Network

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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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