Pharmacy Podcast Network

Aaay, Updates! | GameChangers

Recently the American Gastroenterological Society updated their guidelines for treatment for a true medical emergency: gastric and esophageal bleeding. This episode reviews the guidelines and highlights the importance of several changes to management. Today's episode is sponsored by a special CEimpact FREE Law focused webinar:
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Reference: Henry Z, Patel K, Patton H, et al. AGA Clinical Practice Update on Management of Bleeding Gastric Varices: Expert Review. Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology. 2021. https://www.clinicalkey.com/#!/content/playContent/1-s2.0-S154235652100077X?returnurl=null&referrer=null 
CPE details for GameChangers Podcast March 2021
Learning Objective: Identify appropriate therapy for individuals with variceal bleeds based on the new guidelines
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The Challenges and Opportunities of Health System Pharmacists |Locked On Pharmacy

The Challenges and Opportunities of Health System Pharmacists
When the general public thinks of a pharmacist, they may think of the pharmacist behind a counter at a community pharmacy. But as we know, pharmacists work in all kinds of practice settings–and that includes thousands of pharmacists in hospitals and other health-system environments.
Their challenges are both similar to and different from community pharmacists.
Last year, APhA created a special council to discuss health-system pharmacy issues, and to advise the association on how to serve pharmacists in those settings.
Our guests are the council’s co-chairs: Steve Rough, from the nationwide pharmacy consulting firm Visante, and Noelle Chapman, from Advocate Aurora Health in Chicago.
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Ken Mosesian, Integrity is the Key to Success | Corepreneur Podcast

Take the Corepreneur Self Assessment Quiz to find out where you are on the Burnout Susceptibility Scale, at AnneArvizu.com. You'll gain free valuable insights on actions you can take immediately to catapult you to energy and success.
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., 
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Opioid Madness Pt. 1 | PAIN POD

March Madness is upon us, and what better time, than during a pandemic, to dive into “OPIOID MADNESS”!!!
 
In this episode of the “PAIN POD”, Mark “Pain Guy” Garofoli will talk us through an opioid bracketology, perhaps an “Opioidology”, but definitely a whole bunch of “Opioid Madness”, in order to pit one opioid against another. A battle of poppy versus poppy, and of course a bunch of man-made opioid opponents as well. Cool names and fancy formulations only get one so far, and we simply have no room for bias, thus pharmacology will rule as law of the land, to ultimately crown, “THE GREATEST OPIOID OF ALL TIME”.
 
We’ll start with a “Sweet 16” of opioids, mention a few bubble busting first four out, and navigate our way through the “Elite 8” and “Final 4” to culminate in a blood thirsty, constipating, yet definitely not sedating championship opioid brawl. One opioid, an opioid of all opioids, will remain standing atop the mountain of Mu, declaring its victory over all other opioids from all lands near and far. Just as Rocky Balboa declared his presence on top of the mountains of Russia, there will remain one opioid for all ages. Yet, all this opioid bracketology madness may not be the main point after all, tune in today to enjoy a brief journey through all things opioids, and learn more about what this madness is actually all about. Let the brackets begin!!!
 
To get amped up for this “PAIN POD” episode, checkout Rocky training for “OPIOID MADNESS” in Russia via this Fandango Movie Clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHC_R7ATGuI (No anabolic steroids were used in the development of this episode, as we have learned from Drago that cheaters never win!)
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The Prescription of Comedy | Pharmacy Podcast Nation

We need to laugh more. Pharmacists & Pharmacy Techs are under tremendous stress. This episode is about two amazing Healthcare Providers who are also professional comedians. Listen, laugh, and share. 
Dr. Will Flanary is an ophthalmologist, writer, and comedian who moonlights in his free time as “Dr. Glaucomflecken,” a top hat wearing, mustachioed cartoon ophthalmoscope who has become a leading voice in ophthalmology and healthcare on social media. Effortlessly blending humor with education, Dr. Glaucomflecken has spent the last 5 years informing audiences on a wide range of topics, from navigating the confusing world of over-the-counter eyedrops to his own experiences as a patient in the healthcare system, all with his characteristic acerbic wit.
Connect w/ Dr. Glaucomflecken
Twitter: https://twitter.com/DGlaucomflecken 
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drglaucomflecken 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drgcomedy/?hl=en 
Dr. Maurice Shaw is a stand-up comedian from Chicago, IL. Dr. Shaw attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison for undergrad then went on to earn his doctorate of pharmacy from Chicago State University College of Pharmacy. If that wasn't enough, Dr. Shaw completed a PGY1 community pharmacy residency with the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics. It was his ability to make his patients laugh on a daily basis that made him decide  that maybe stand-up comedy was his calling.
Maurice is a clinical pharmacist  AND a professional stand-up comedian has been making his audiences feel good with his hilarious too-funny-not-to-be-true, clean comedy material. Dr. Shaw has been rocking audiences in major comedy clubs throughout the Midwest routinely featuring and headlining at Zanies, Laugh Factory Chicago, Donnie B's and the Comedy Shrine. He has been features in the PharmacyTimes and the NewYork Times articles and also performs at conventions and pharmaceutical events as well. His hilarious YouTube channel RXComedy has over 1.5 million views and his videos are watched in several different countries across the world​
Maurice's experiences of being a pharmacist and a pharmacy manager in some of Chicago's most dangerous neighborhoods, being a retail pharmacist during Covid and helping with the vaccination efforts at Long Term Care facilities makes his comedy routine very unique and must see comedy.
Website:  https://www.mauriceshaw.com/ 
Twitter:(@FunnyRPhShaw) | Twitter 
YouTube: 
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJxgBb1L7sUcwLwZdsyimtg/videos 
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Pharmacy Technician Workforce Issues | OnScript

In this episode, Jeremy and Jessica speak with Dr. Shane Desselle, RPh, PhD, FAPhA from Touro University California College of Pharmacy and Dr. Kenneth Hohmeier, Pharm.D. from The University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Pharmacy about their ongoing research in pharmacy technician workforce issues. 
As more and more attention is being paid to the work pharmacy technicians do, and the instant change in scope of practice brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, Drs. Desselle and Hohmeier’s work is particularly apropos.  They discuss their published paper, “Exploring the implementation of a novel optimizing care model in the community pharmacy setting,” for which they were awarded the 2020 Wiederholt Prize by the Journal of the American Pharmacists Association. 
The paper explores the positive impact technician product verification can have on enhancing patient care delivery, as well as successes and concerns with implementing such a model.
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Fungus Amongus | GameChangers

Aspirgillosis is a deadly fungal infection that is a major cause of mortality in patients with impaired immune systems. The current standard of care has been voriconazole due to the favorable side effect profile compared to amphotericin. However, posaconazole may not have there adverse effects and be a reasonable course of therapy. Is voriconazole just just a phase?
Today's episode is sponsored by a special CEimpact FREE Law focused webinar: 
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Reference: Maertens JA, Rahav G, Lee DG, et al. Posaconazole versus voriconazole for primary treatment of invasive aspergillosis: a phase 3, randomised, controlled, non-inferiority trial. Lancet. 2021 Feb 6;397(10273):499-509. doi: 10.1016/S0140- 6736(21)00219-1. PMID: 33549194.
Practice Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of Aspergillosis: 2016 Update by the Infectious Diseases Society of America, Clinical Infectious Diseases, Volume 63, Issue 4, 15 August 2016, Pages e1–e60, hMps://doi.org/10.1093/cid/ciw326
CPE details for GameChangers Podcast March 2021
Learning Objective: Develop appropriate treatment of aspergillosis infections based on clinical studies.
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Proven Ways to Market Your Pharmacy | Pharmacy Crossroads

Ask any pharmacy owner what the best form of advertising is and they’ll immediately reply, “Word of Mouth.”  In this episode of PharmacyCrossRoads Bruce Kneeland shares several real live examples of what a pharmacy can do to dramatically increase the number of referrals patients provide.  He also cautions that unless a pharmacy takes an active role in boosting word-of-mouth the natural tendency of people is to talk more about bad experience than good.  The good news is, effectively handling things that go wrong can be one of the best ways to generate positive word of mouth.  
Kneeland is interviewed by Robyn Amberg, a well-respected account manager for PrescribeWellness, a Tabula Rasa Healthcare company who introduces herself as Robyn Kneeland Amberg.  She is Bruce’s oldest daughter and has garnered a well-deserved reputation as an industry expert in her own right. 
The podcast covers a variety of topics intended to help pharmacy owners generate more positive word-of-mouth referrals.  Kneeland and Amberg share ideas and examples of things they have seen pharmacies do.  They also discuss the importance of getting pharmacy staff engaged in the mission of the pharmacy and talk about the importance of having a noble cause and the owner being able to create a culture of caring and commitment among the pharmacy employees. 
Kneeland indicates he has digital copies of articles he has written and samples of customer referral card programs he is willing to share with listeners that request them via email:  BFKneeland@gmail.com
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The Evolution of Education in Pharmacy | Pharmacy Podcast Nation

Today's special guest is Christopher M. Bland, Pharm.D., FCCP, FIDSA, BCPS Clinical Associate Professor at The University of Georgia College of Pharmacy. 
As country after country imposed partial or total lockdowns in February and March, in 2020, the number of universities and colleges closing down their campus, interrupting face-to face activities, and switching to e-learning soared on a daily basis, eventually affecting more than 200 million students globally.
However, few of these institutions were well prepared for the sudden, disruptive move. A lot of scrambling, improvisation, and continuous adaptation have occurred as administrators, academics, and students struggle to implement online learning.
Impact on Students. The abrupt closure of campuses and the rapid switch to online education have disrupted students’ lives all over the world. It’s no surprise that students from underrepresented groups (low-income students, girls and women, members of minority groups, and students with special needs) have been hit especially hard—economically, emotionally, and in terms of digital deprivation. In poorer countries, students from disadvantaged groups face even greater difficulties.
https://www.luminafoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/covid-lessons-for-global-higher-education.pdf
Mentioned Timothy P. Gauthier, Pharm.D., BCPS-AQ ID
https://www.idstewardship.com/contributors/
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Kristine Ashcraft & Becky Winslow, PharmD | PGX For Pharmacists

Kristine Ashcraft, BS, MBA is a molecular biologist by training and is the former CEO and founder of YouScript, recently acquired by Invitae. She has worked in pharmacogenomics since 2000 and was recently named one of the 25 leading voices in precision medicine. Kristine has authored multiple publications on the clinical and economic benefits of pharmacogenomic testing including one lauded as one of the most  influential publications at an American Medical Informatics Association meeting.
Kristine has been interviewed by numerous media outlets including the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, and NBC Nightly News and has spoken at SXSW, American Society of Human Genetics, and numerous precision medicine conferences. She is committed to catalyzing the adoption of precision medicine.
For all the PGX for Pharmacists episodes, please visit: PGX4RX.com 
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Vaccine Every 12 Seconds: Strategies for COVID-19 Vaccine Success | Beyond Sig

On this episode of Beyond the Sig, student pharmacist Brooke Kulusich chats with Pennsylvania Pharmacists Care Network Luminary Molly Beimel, PharmD  of St. Marys Pharmacy in St. Marys, Pennsylvania. This independent pharmacy has been a leader in the COVID-19 vaccine rollout, providing over 8,700 COVID-19 vaccines. Molly shares her pharmacy’s step-by-step process for successful vaccine clinics, social media tips, and strategies to engage students and staff.
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RedHill Pharma | Pharmacy Podcast Nation

Today's Guest is Guy Goldberg , Chief Business Officer of Redhill Pharma.
Prior to joining RedHill, Guy Goldberg served as Senior Vice President of Business Operations at Eagle Pharmaceuticals, a specialty injectable drug development company, based in New Jersey. Previously, Mr. Goldberg was a member of the investment team at ProQuest Investments, a healthcare focused venture capital firm. He previously served as a consultant at McKinsey & Company and holds a B.A. in Economics and Philosophy from Yale University and a J.D. from Harvard Law School.
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2020 Pharmacy Technician of the Year | OnScript

In this episode, Jeremy and Jessica talk with Paul Sabatini, M.Ed, CPhT, FCSHP.  Paul has worked in the pharmacy profession for 30 years.  Most recently, he was recognized by the California Pharmacists Association (CPhA) and NHA as the recipient of the 2020 Pharmacy Technician of the Year Award. His dynamic and unique career path has not only involved working in multiple pharmacy settings, but has also been a force in higher education in the state of California. 
As an instructor, and program director of pharmacy technician educational programs, Paul has helped countless individuals to prepare for and launch successful careers in pharmacy. Recently, his mission to improve the workforce has been demonstrated through his relentless work to advocate for and organize pharmacy technicians to advance their skills and scope of practice in the state of California.  You won’t want to miss this episode, especially if you’re a technician practicing in California! 
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Lose Yourself | GameChangers

The recently published STEP trial showed a dramatic effect on weight loss with the weekly injectable semaglutide versus placebo. Lay media picked up the headlines from this potential "GameChanger" medication for weight loss. With this one shot will patient lose themselves?
Reference: Wilding J, Batterham R, Calanna S, et al. Once-Weekly Semaglutide in Adults with Overweight or Obesity. N Engl J Med. February 10, 2021. DOI: 10.1056/NEJMoa2032183
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Learning Objective: Discuss the design of the STEP trial
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Allegheny Health Innovates IV Medication Management through Robotic Technology | The Future of Pharmacy Podcast

Like many health systems, Allegheny Health Network was challenged by the cost, compliance, and complexity of compounding sterile products (CSPs). Learn how Allegheny Health Network innovated its CSP program using advanced robotics and expert technicians, leading to enhanced safety, improved practices, and cost savings.
Guest:
Arpit Mehta, PharmD, MPH, MHA,
Director of Pharmacy, Allegheny General Hospital
Host:
Ken Perez
Vice President, Healthcare Policy and Government Affairs, Omnicell
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The Road to Provider Status: Lessons from Ohio | Beyond Sig

On this episode of Beyond the Sig, third-year student pharmacist Brooke Kulusich chats with Kevin Day, PharmD, President of Day’s Miami Heights Pharmacy in Cincinnati, Ohio and Managing Network Facilitator of CPESN Ohio. Kevin shares his insight into the network’s efforts to provide enhanced patient care services and the implications of provider status for pharmacists in Ohio.
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Healthcare’s ”Dirty Word” = DIR Fees | PUTTcast

DIR (Direct & Indirect Remuneration) fees aren't just a pharmacy problem. They affect almost every area of the healthcare spectrum. Tune in as PUTTcast hosts Lauren Young and Monique Whitney welcome special guests; oncologist Dr. Michael Diaz, legal counsel Mark Cuker, and IL independent pharmacist & pharmacy owner Byron Berry to discuss the widespread effects and legalities of DIR fees - and what can (and should!) be done about them going forward.
Hosts:
Lauren Young, PUTT Board Member & IL independent pharmacy owner
Monique Whitney, PUTT Executive Director
Special Guests: 
Dr. Michael Diaz, Immediate Past President, Community Oncology Alliance, Assistant Managing Partner, Florida Cancer Specialists
Byron Berry, RPh, President, Pharmacy Plus Pharmacies
Mark Cuker, Esq, Counsel, Jacobs Law Group
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Jason Dykstra Chino Valley Pharmacy | Pharmacy CrossRoads

In the summer of 2016, Jason Dykstra, PharmD. took the leap of faith and left his long-time position with a major grocery store pharmacy chain and opened his own independent pharmacy.  In this episode Dykstra talks about how he made this decision and shares several tips on what he has done to become successful so quickly.
In this 30-minute podcast Dykstra talks about how he and his wife worked together to create a pharmacy that was both functional and appealing.  The décor, layout and front-end product selection were all done with an eye towards making the pharmacy appealing and to provide items not easily sold by his chain competition.  This even included a special children’s play area.    
Dykstra discusses the importance of carefully monitoring inventory.  He also talks about how he often works with prescribers to help patients get a comparable medication at a lower co-pay; while, also often improving his margin.  Dykstra points out that pharmacy is both a business and a profession and emphasizes that, as an owner, “If you can’t keep the doors open then the people you care for won’t benefit from the care you provide.”
Included are comments on a specific vendor he uses to search for better prices from a variety of suppliers.  He also talks about how important it is to know who your “key” customers are and coaching the staff on how to make sure these people are well taken care of as they not only purchase more, and more profitable items but they are the people who tell others about how great your pharmacy is. 
Jason’s success with his first independent pharmacy has gone so well that in Dec. 2020 he opened a second location about 20 miles away in another rural community and has already started the process of getting permits to refurbish a building in a third town with hopes of opening a pharmacy there late in 2021. 
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Outcomes of Transparent PBMs V.S. the Status Quo | PBM Reform Podcast Series

What's the expected outcomes of a transparent PBM? How does a fiduciary driven pharmacy benefit management company compare to the 3 largest PBMs in the country processing more than 76% of all the prescriptions per year in the United States. 
The PBM market is dominated by three major players, who together handled about 76 percent of all prescription claims in 2018, according to Drug Channels Institute.  
A breakdown of PBM market share, by total equivalent prescription claims managed in 2018:  
Caremark (CVS Health) / Aetna: 30 percent
Express Scripts: 23 percent  
OptumRx (UnitedHealth): 23 percent  
Humana Pharmacy Solutions: 7 percent  
MedImpact Healthcare Systems: 6 percent  
Prime Therapeutics: 6 percent  
All other PBMs + cash pay: 4 percent 
TrueScriptsmission is to build lasting relationships. They provide prescription benefit management expertise at a personal and customized level to ensure optimum value at the lowest possible cost. The TrueScripts team of nurses, pharmacists, legal experts, data scientists, and care specialists work together as one to bring prescription benefit expertise and a level of service that far exceeds that of any industry standard. 
Today's guest is Nathan Gabhart RPh Founder & CEO of TrueScripts. 
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Minimizing Your Student Loan Debt | Join Juno Loans

Chris Abkarians Co-Founder at Juno discusses strategies to minimize your student loan debt. Take advantage of this program: JoinJuno.loan
Intro clip from CBS 8 San Diego 
On YouTube: Pressure mounting for President Biden to wipe out student loan debt
About Juno: 
Juno’s founders, Nikhil Agarwal and Chris Abkarians were admitted to Harvard and then the dreaded tuition bill came. That summer, instead of taking expensive loans, they got 700 students from 10 schools together and negotiated lower rates for the entire group, saving their classmates ~$15K each.
Juno came into existence from their desire to make this benefit available to all future generations of students. Today, Juno is able to get the lowest rate student loans for thousands. 
Learn more: JoinJuno.loan 
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