Pharmacy Podcast Network

Pharmacist’s Guide to COVID-19 Testing | Beyond the Sig

On this episode of Beyond the Sig, third-year student pharmacist Brooke Kulusich chats with Garrett Sipes, PharmD of Chambers’ Apothecary in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. Recently, this pharmacy has successfully implemented COVID-19 testing. Garrett walks us through this process step-by-step and shares valuable lessons learned for pharmacists looking to get involved. 
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The Pharmacist’s Impact: Reimagined the Life Sciences Beyond COVID-19

Today's special guest is Susan Garfield, DrPH, Principal | Commercial Lead | Health Sciences and Wellness Sector with Ernst & Young LLP. Susan is an author on the study titled: Reimagined the Life Sciences Beyond COVID-19
Summary: 
From payer-mix changes, to pricing and profitability concerns, COVID-19 has made the biopharma industry fraught with market and other pressures. However, these circumstances have also presented new opportunities, including accelerated adoption of digital tools and approaches. This was all made clear when we, in association with EY, surveyed 550+ biopharma executives - from R&D to commercial – to gain practical insights on the current state and long-term outlook for the industry.
This new free report ‘Beyond COVID-19: Life sciences reimagined’ highlights key findings from our analysis and is intended to help establish a framework for more patient-focused, sustainable care delivery post-crisis. Download this 30+ page report and:
See the impact of COVID-19 across the product lifecycle, highlighting commercial, HCP needs and relationships, marketing and the sales model, patient engagement, medical affairs and R&D – with one of the largest surveys of senior-pharma professionals during the pandemic
Hear from pharma leaders who are plotting the industry’s re-mergence strategies into the “new normal”
Benchmark your own response and experience to COVID-19 against hundreds of industry peers
Download this 30+ page report for free here.
Insights from industry leaders, include:
Karan Arora, Chief Commercial Digital Officer, AstraZeneca
Chetak Buaria, Global Head of Customer Engagement & Channel Evolution, Biopharma Global, Merck
Kabir Nath, President, Otsuka North America Pharmaceutical Business
Harmony Garges, CMO, ViiV Healthcare 
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My Shot! | GameChangers

The unbelievable happened in 2020 - a vaccine was developed with high efficacy within 12 months for a novel virus! In December two vaccines for the prevention of the SARS-CoV-2 virus were approved through Emergency Use Authorization in the US. Is it time to get a shot?
This episode is accredited for CPE. Subscribe at CEimpact (https://www.ceimpact.com/pharmacist) and claim your CE today!
Reference: Polack F, Thomas S, Kitchin N, et al. Safety and Efficacy of the BNT162b2 mRNA COVID-19 Vaccine. NEJM. Dec 10, 2020. DOI: 10.1056/NEJM2034577
Baden L, El Sahly H, Essink B, et al. Efficacy and Safety of the mRNA-1273 SARS-CoV-2 Vaccine. NEJM. Dec 30, 2020. DOI: 10.1056/NEHMoa2035389
ACIP Recommendations: https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp/acip-recs/vacc-specific/covid-19.html 
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Medical Information Leader Ina Shah, PharmD, BCMAS | Occupation Station

Ina Shah entered Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences through the non-traditional Doctor of Pharmacy degree program.  After successfully balancing the demands of work and school, she graduated in 2001 ready for a career in the industry.  Now she’s the executive director medical information for Abbvie. 
Ina credits the ACPHS Pharm D program with preparing her for this essential work by giving her a clinical background, exposing her to a wide variety of therapeutics, and helping her hone her expertise in medical writing. 
In this edition of Occupation Station, Ina talks about the challenges in the field, communicating essential information to both consumers and members of the medical community through multiple communications channels.   She also talks about the excitement of being an essential part of Phase 3 and Phase 4 drug trials, where her critical thinking and communication skills are called upon during the regulatory process of applying for an NDA or SNDAs for new products.
This episode of the Pharmacy Podcast Network was sponsored by AudioRx.study 
AudioRx is the first Uber-Podcasting platform for the Pharmacy Industry. 
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Top 5 Professionals to Have Available When Starting Your Compounding Pharmacy

Quick podcast from Darshan Kulkarni, PharmD, Esq., about hiring the right 5 people to help you build a successful compounding business. 
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Pharma Strikes Back | PUTTcast

Join hosts Monique Whitney and Scott Newman, with this month's special guests Medicure President, Neil Owens, and Marley Drug founder, Dave Marley. They'll discuss the problems of PBM involvement in the prescription drug supply chain from a drug manufacturer's perspective, and how, by joining forces, PBMs can be removed from the equation. 
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Perspectives On The APhA Practice Guidance For Pharmacy-Based Medication Administration Services | PsychU Podcast

In this interview, Dr. Leland shares his perspectives on the APhA practice guidance requirements for pharmacy-based MAS from the context of his experience as a Pharmacy Manager. The Practice Guidance For Pharmacy-Based MAS was developed in 2017 by the APhA, and can be accessed on PsychU here.
Rob Leland, PharmD, is the Pharmacy Manager & Owner of First Avenue Pharmacy in Spokane, Washington; the first pharmacist-run long-acting injectable clinic in the State of Washington. He recently served on the advisory board for the American Pharmacists Association (APhA) Pharmacy-Based Medication Administration Services (MAS) Guide.
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Package Performance Qualification – What it Is, Why it’s Important and How it Works | NASP Podcast

Topic: Package Performance Qualification (PPQ) Testing for URAC 4.0 Compliance & PBM Contracting
Participants and Roles:          
Sheila Arquette, President & CEO, NASP, Host/Interviewer
Katie Kraverath, Sr. Business Development Manager, Temptime Corporation
Bill Barrows, Program Director, Partner’s Healthcare Specialty Pharmacy
What you’ll learn:
Why it’s important to perform seasonal package performance qualification (PPQ) testing.
URAC and PBM requirements for PPQ Testing.
Processes and methods of testing, including third-party testing vs in-house testing.
An overview of changes to PPQ testing requirements per URAC’s new 4.0 version.
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A Story about a Patient | Beyond the Sig

If you didn’t document it, it didn’t happen.  In this episode of Beyond the Sig, Stephanie McGrath, PharmD, Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Pharmacists Care Network sits down with Josh Howland of PioneerRx and Kristen Hartzell of Hartzell’s Pharmacy to discuss how technology is supporting pharmacists in documenting their impact on patient care in an unprecedented way. 
Documentation through the Pharmacist’s eCare Plan is a key component of the Flip the Pharmacy initiative, and a driver in community pharmacy practice innovation.  But at the end of the day, it’s just a story about a patient.  
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Hearts Don’t Break Around Here | GameChangers

Every December, the American Diabetes Association updates the Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes. The guidelines cover sixteen sections from diabetes advocacy to technology updates. Start 2021 off right - learn what changed and what matters most for individuals with diabetes.
This episode is accredited for CPE. Subscribe at CEimpact (https://www.ceimpact.com/pharmacist) and claim your CE today!
Reference: American Diabetes Association. Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes - 2021. Diabetes Cares. January 01, 2021; volume 44, issue supplement 1. https://care.diabetesjournals.org/content/44/Supplement_1 
Disclosure: Dr. Jake Galdo is a speaker for Novo Nordisk in 2021.
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The Next Phase of Pharmacogenomics & the Pharmacist | PGX for Pharmacists

Becky Winslow, PharmD & Pharmacy Student Kaitlyn Marshall re-launch the PGX for Pharmacists. 
23andMe announced in August of 2020 that it has received a 510(k) clearance from the FDA that allows its direct-to-consumer personal pharmacogenetics report to guide use of two treatments without the need for confirmatory testing.
This action updates a De Novo approval granted to the consumer genomics company in late 2018. That decision allowed 23andMe to market a test for one of 33 variants across multiple genes that could impact metabolization of certain medication, but came with a handful of "special controls." Among these were labeling requirements that warned consumers not to use the product for any medication decisions without additional independent testing.
Guests: 
Becky Winslow, BS, PharmD - Medical Affairs 
Dr. Becky Winslow, earned both her Bachelors of Science in Biology and her doctorate in clinical pharmacy from Campbell University. She earned her Test2Learn(TM) Community-Based Pharmacogenomics Certificate, as well as, her  "Train the Trainer"  certification through NACDS and The University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy. 
Dr. Winslow brings over 20 years experience building clinical pharmacy programs, as well as, directing pharmacy business operations in the community setting to inGENEiosu RX. She has patient facing clinical experience as a pharmacist in retail, hospital, public health, and long term care pharmacies. Dr. Winslow founded and has owned her general pharmacy consulting business for over 20 years. In the last 6 years, she has specialized in pharmacogenomics consulting. 
Dr. Winslow's professional associations include being a member of the Clinical Pharmacogenetics Implementation Consortium and The Get the Medications Right Institute.
Now recognized as a community pharmacogenomics subject matter expert, Dr. Winslow is sought after to create and present original pharmacogenomics content and to consult for pharmacogenomics industry vendors and the clients they serve.
Kaitlyn Marshall - PharmD Candidate 2021
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Student Perspective: Engaging Students in Community Pharmacy Practice Transformation | Beyond the Sig

On this episode of Beyond the Sig, Brooke Kulusich, third-year student pharmacist at the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy, talks with Cameron Carpenter, fourth-year student pharmacist at Wilkes Nesbitt School of Pharmacy. In this student-to-student conversation, they discuss ways to engage student pharmacists in practice transformation efforts and Cameron shares his experience from completing an elective community APPE rotation at leading PPCN pharmacies across the state.
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Connecting the dots for better Health & the MOBE Pharmacist

Look at the big picture with a MOBE Pharmacist.
From your past health history to any new or recent treatments, a MOBE Pharmacist is here to help you put it all together.
They help you build the best medication plan for your health goals by looking at all your prescriptions—across providers, pharmacies, and clinics—and listening to your concerns, as well as what has or hasn’t worked in the past.
You’ll also learn more about how any over-the-counter drugs, dietary supplements, and/or herbal remedies fit into your treatment plan. Your pharmacist will partner with your MOBE Guide to optimize any lifestyle changes you might make to best support your medication situation.
When access isn’t enough: Solving a paradox to serve healthcare’s hidden population. By: Chris Cronin, Chief Executive Officer
https://www.mobeforlife.com/resources/when-access-isnt-enough-solving-a-paradox-to-serve-healthcares-hidden-population
Promoting patient engagement to prevent readmissions By: Leslie Helou, Vice President of Guided Medication Programming
https://www.mobeforlife.com/resources/promoting-patient-engagement-to-prevent-readmissions
Our guests:
Leslie Helou, PharmD, BCPS
Vice President of Medication Strategies
Leslie designs medication initiatives for MOBE participants that are hyper-personalized. These action plans address the complexity of each medication while highlighting the important role they can play when achieving health goals. She inspires her team to help others think critically about, understand, and get the best results possible from their medications while also making other healthy choices. Prior to joining MOBE, Leslie built a career at Upsher-Smith Laboratories, leading efforts to incorporate patient, provider, researcher, and advocacy group insights early in the pharmaceutical research and development process.
Leslie received a doctorate in pharmacy from the University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy before completing a multi-year post-graduate residency in pharmaceutical care and leadership and becoming board certified in pharmacotherapy. She is passionate about mentoring and keeps a relationship with the University to provide unique, business-focused experiences to pharmacy students and graduates.
 Chris Cronin
Chief Executive Officer
Chris leads corporate direction and strategy at MOBE and is motivated daily by guiding the team to do good together. He previously served as the company’s Chief Operating Officer.
Prior to joining MOBE, Chris held various leadership positions at Medtronic in the Cardiac and Restorative Therapies Group, including European Business Director and leading the commercialization of the world’s first MR-Conditional Pacemaker.
Chris has a BS in Accounting from St. John’s University and an MBA from The University of Notre Dame. He lives an active, healthy lifestyle and has completed 15 marathons and three Ironman triathlons, but still loves a big bowl of ice cream.
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Track and Trace: Pharmacists New Responsibilities to Combat Counterfeit Drugs | Locked on Pharmacy

In 2013, Congress passed the Drug Supply Chain Security Act, often called the “track and trace” law, which is designed protect consumers against counterfeit drugs. In November 2020, new requirements for pharmacists took effect.
To learn more about what pharmacists need to know, we spoke with Ilisa Bernstein, senior vice president for government affairs and pharmacy practice at APhA; and Leigh Verbois, director of the Office of Drug Security, Integrity and Response for the FDA’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research. 
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Designer Drugs | Let’s Pharmonize

We're not talking about drugs made by Louis Vuitton or Dior, no. We're talking about drugs designed to circumvent existing laws by pushing the boundaries of chemistry. Brought to you by the hilarious Ivan Stewart, this episode will entertain as we explore the world of designer drugs.
This is NOT your physician's podcast. Hosts Shane Garrettson and Cal Vandergrift dive into the pharmacy world with fun, interesting, and downright weird topics!
Tune in for NEW episodes, available on Spotify, Apple, Anchor, and more! Check out our Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram pages at Let's Pharmonize to view videos and images relevant to every episode! If you have any questions, comments, or even corrections, e-mail us at pharmonization@gmail.com.
PLEASE READ: Shane and Cal are NOT medical professionals. DO NOT USE the information presented in this podcast to aid in your own personal health or medicinal benefit. This is a light-hearted podcast that should not be taken with the same seriousness as your own personal health,
A special thanks to Kelly Kerr for creating the music used in the intro and outro.
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You Say Yes, I Say Nocebo | GameChangers

Myopathy is a common reason for discontinuation of statin medications. The recent SAMSON study examined the nocebo effect and how this may bias patients towards treatment failure. How can clinicians overcome the nocebo effect?
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Reference: Wood F, Howard J, Finegold J, et al. N-of-1 Trial of a Statin, Placebo, or No Treatment to Assess Side Effects. N Engl J Med 2020; 383:2182-2184. DOI: 10.1056/NEJMc2031173
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Right in Two | GameChangers

The efficacy of antiretroviral therapy has led to persons with HIV living a near-normal lifespan. But medications only work when used appropriately. The International Antiviral Society-USA Panel published updated recommendations for the treatment and prevention of HIV infections. Treatment of HIV may be distilled into a simple idea - two "nucs" and something else. Learn how to optimize care for your patients.
This episode is accredited for CPE. Subscribe at CEimpact (https://www.ceimpact.com/pharmacist) and claim your CE today!
Reference: Saag MS, Gandhi RT, Hoy JF, et al. Antiretroviral drugs for treatment and prevention of HIV infection in adults: 2020 recommendations of the International Antiviral Society-USA Panel. JAMA. 2020;324(16):1651-1669. Available at: https://www.iasusa.org/2020/11/12/antiretroviral-drugs-treatment-prevention-hiv-infection-adults-2020-recommendations-of-the-international-antiviral-society-usa-panel/ 
The CE for this episode is supported by an educational grant from Xellia Pharmaceuticals, a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on providing important anti-infective treatments against serious and often life-threatening infections. 
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Pharmacy CrossRoads | Pharmacy Owner Donald, “Sparky” Hedden, R.Ph

Donald, “Sparky” Hedden, R.Ph., and the team at McCoy Tygart Drug in Sheridan, Arkansas, won the 2020 Good Neighbor Pharmacy of the Year Award.  Sparky shares examples of things he does that helped his pharmacy earn this award.
McCoy Tygart comes in at about 10,000 feet, 2500 of it dedicated to pharmacy.  In this episode Sparky tells how his pharmacy has adopted an aggressive Medsync program that now boasts 1200 patients and how installing a big tent and hiring high school and college students to be runners allowed him to safely serve patients in this high volume pharmacy.   
Sparky is joined by Robert Mosby, his GNP Business Coach who adds some details on things this remarkable pharmacy does. 
This episode of Pharmacy CrossRoads is sponsored by Compliant Pharmacy Alliance(CPA), learn more here: https://members.compliantrx.com/ 
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SPOTLIGHT: Drugs of Metal Gear | Let’s Pharmonize

Metal Gear is a series not known for realism, however the detail in the medicine and drugs portrayed in the game turn out surprisingly deep. Mickey Ferguson joins us again to deliver this funny and fascinating analysis of the drugs of Metal Gear. 
This is NOT your physician's podcast. Hosts Shane Garrettson and Cal Vandergrift dive into the pharmacy world with fun, interesting, and downright weird topics!
Tune in for NEW episodes, available on Spotify, Apple, Anchor, and more! Check out our Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram pages at Let's Pharmonize to view videos and images relevant to every episode! If you have any questions, comments, or even corrections, e-mail us at pharmonization@gmail.com.
PLEASE READ: Shane and Cal are NOT medical professionals. DO NOT USE the information presented in this podcast to aid in your own personal health or medicinal benefit. This is a light-hearted podcast that should not be taken with the same seriousness as your own personal health,
A special thanks to Kelly Kerr for creating the music used in the intro and outro.
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Intro to Pharmacy Brokerage | Pharmacy Compliance Guide

Whether you’ve worked your whole career building your business, inherited or purchased from family, or more recently acquired the business, at some point all owners start to think about the next chapters of their life and selling their business.  The world of pharmacy isn’t much different from other businesses in this sense, and it can be hard for an entrepreneur, visionary, and owner to start forecasting life without the business they’ve given so much of their time, energy, focus, and money.
To say there is an emotional attachment may be an understatement.  While some owners can’t wait to dump their business, I’d be willing to bet the majority of pharmacy owners truly love their business, employees, and patients.  Being so engrained in the community, it’s hard for owners not to worry about their patients.  Owners worry about the level of care, or access to care, their patients may, or may not, have should they sell their location.  In some instances that worry for their staff and their community leaves owners holding onto the business much longer than maybe they initially wanted.
Lear more: 
https://www.rjhedges.com/blog/3-roads-to-sell-your-pharmacy 
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