Pharmacy Podcast Network

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?
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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
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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.
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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
CPE details for GameChangers Podcast March 2021
Learning Objective: Discuss the design of the STEP trial
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Expiration Date: 03/02/24
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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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Lost in the Weeds | GameChangers

The endocannabinoid system is influenced by compounds found the Cannabis genus of plants and involves two compounds: cannabidiol (CBD) and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). Federal and state regulation is changing, so the medicinal and recreatoinal use of cannabis-related prodcuts continues to increase. Although not life-threatening, some patients may experience Cannabis Hyperemesis Syndrome. Fortunately, a narrative review outlines the causes and treatment to help get out the weeds of treatment.
Reference: Perisetti A, Gajendran M, Dasari C, et al. Cannabis hyperemesis syndrome: an update on the pathophysiology and management. Annals of Gastroenterology (2020) 33, 1-8. http://www.annalsgastro.gr/files/journals/1/earlyview/2020/ev-09-2020-01-AG_5230-0528.pdf 
CPE details for GameChangers Podcast March 2021
Learning Objective: Describe the potential mechanisms and treatment options for Cannabis Hyperemesis Syndrome.
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Plavix & the Case for Pharmacogenomic‪s‬ | PGX for Pharmacists

Becky Winslow PharmD, of PGX for Pharmacists podcast, joins Eric Geyer PharmD in this mash-up 'Pharmacy Podcast' hybrid episode where we discuss not only the Plavix case but several other cases where pharmacogenomics could help make a huge difference in our healthcare system, including in how we treat opioid addiction.
Hawaii recently fined Bristol Myers Squibb and Sanofi under consumer protection standards for their drug Plavix (clopidogrel). This could be a game changing case due to the fact that it could have been prevented with more studies using pharmacogenomics. 
Special insert from KHON2 News with Hawaii Attorney General Clare Connors held a news conference on Tuesday to discuss the million-dollar lawsuit against Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. and Sanofi.
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Leaders in Pharmacy Prioritizing Public Health - Words of Wisdom from the New President of the American Pharmacist Association (APhA)

Dr. Sandra Leal is currently the Executive Vice President SinfoniaRx, A TRHC Solution and APhA President. She has published and presented her work in numerous national and international publications and venues including Peru, Saudi Arabia, and Japan. She has been recognized as the Good Government Pharmacist of the Year by the APhA for her advocacy work on pharmacist provider status. Dr. Leal received two Pinnacle Award from the APhA Foundation for her progressive practice innovations and received the ASHP Best Practice Award for her leading practice in diabetes management.
Facebook/Twitter/Instagram Handle @slealrx   
LinkedIn Profile
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National Center for Farmworker Health: www.ncfh.org
Association of Clinicians for the Underserved: https://clinicians.org/
El Rio Health:  www.elrio.org
Tabula Rasa HealthCare: https://www.tabularasahealthcare.com/
American Pharmacists Association: www.pharmacist.com
APhA Annual Meeting Link: https://apha2021.pharmacist.com//index.asp?
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Pharmacists Focused on LGBTQ Communities | Transforming a Nation

Our guests today are Michelle Sherman, RPh, who is a member of the Pharmacy Podcast Network & has a podcast called the "Conscious Pharmacist Podcast" & Jay Holloway PharmD, returning for a second time to the Pharmacy Podcat to discuss: 
References, from Pharmacy Today:
https://www.pharmacytoday.org/article/S1042-0991(20)30876-8/fulltext
Pharmacists Focused on LGBTQ Communities, the latest chapter of the "Transforming a Nation" podcast series. 
Pharmacists need to acquire foundational knowledge about key concepts and terminologies relevant to the LGBTQ population.
To provide care consistent with cultural competence and humility, pharmacists must also be aware of the diversity between and within different segments of the LGBTQ community, and the intersectionality of multiple identities that shape a person’s life experiences. Furthermore, it is important to note that while various identities such as gender, sexual orientation, and gender identity intersect, one is not predictive of the other. For example, a person’s gender identity does not determine their sexual orientation and the biological sex designated at birth does not define their gender identity.11Sexual orientation is a person’s emotional, romantic, sexual attraction, or non-attraction to other people and is composed of three separate dimensions: behavior, identity, and desire. Some people may engage in same-sex sexual behavior but not identify as lesbian, gay, or bisexual. Similarly, a person may be sexually, romantically, or emotionally attracted to members of the same sex and choose not to be sexually active with same-sex partners. For research purposes, the terms “men who have sex with men” (MSM) and “women who have sex with women” (WSW) are often used to describe a person’s sexual behavior regardless of their identity.
Sex refers to a set of biological attributes primarily related to physical and physiological features. The phrase “sex assigned at birth” (SAAB) or “designated sex at birth” (DSAB) is used to describe a person’s biological sex, most often, but not exclusively, based on the external appearance of genitalia at birth. Gender is a socially constructed concept used to characterize the behaviors, actions, and qualities of women and men or girls and boys. The critical flaw of an exclusive binary paradigm is that it does not account for the inherent diversity of human gender. A more expansive conceptualization of gender recognizes that each person possesses a wide range of characteristics that may or may not be consistent with the gender binary, represent a combination of male and female, or fall somewhere in between the two.
Gender identity is a person’s inner sense of their gender. For some people, their gender identity may not be congruent with the one typically expected based on their SAAB/DSAB. They may describe themselves in a variety of ways including, but not limited to, transgender, male, female, gender fluid/genderqueer, nonbinary, agender, or as another gender. Decisions to change gender expression and/or physical appearance to be more consistent with their gender identity through medical (e.g., hormone replacement therapy), nonmedical (e.g., voice therapy, choosing an affirming name, etc.), and/or surgical options (e.g. gender affirmation/confirmation surgery) is wholly determined by the individual. 
The National LGBTQIA+ Health Education Center  
https://www.lgbtqiahealtheducation.org/ 
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The Business of Pharmacy TransPharmation | Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drugs

RxSafe & ApproRx have sponsored a gathering of 200+ pharmacy owners interested in learning more about a drug manufacturer interested in working directly with Pharmacy owners. Thanks to Bruce Kneeland and Todd Eury for hosting this LIVE presentation from March 2nd 2021.
Today was the 12th anniversary of the Pharmacy Podcast Network. The 1st podcast about the profession of pharmacy launched episode 1 on March 2nd 2009. Today the PPN has 30+ hosts & is dedicated to the success of our pharmacists & pharmacy techs.
Alex Oshmyansky, MD, PhD is the CEO & Founder at Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company.
Dr. Alex along with strategic investor & business mogul Mark Cuban has launched Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company, a pharmaceutical company that plans to make less expensive versions of selected generic drugs. The company's first drug is a generic version of albendazole, an antiparasitic drug used to treat hookworm. Treated early, two tablets will treat the infection; left untreated, cognitive defects and neurological problems can result.
Cost Plus Drug Company is dedicated to producing low-cost versions of high-cost generic drugs.
In this interview, Dr. Alex pledges to provide radical transparency in how they price their drugs. Dr. Alex has committed letting everyone know what it costs to manufacture, distribute, and market drugs to pharmacies. They will add a flat 15% margin to get wholesale prices. This will help to ensure they remain viable and profitable. There are no hidden costs, no middlemen, no rebates only available to insurance companies. Everybody gets the same low price for every drug they make.
The Pharmacy Podcast Network is the global leader in podcast content for the Business & Profession of Pharmacy. Since March 2009, the Pharmacy Podcast was the first audio blog for the pharmacy industry and has developed into a directory of over 25+ podcasts with different vertical informational themes. Collectively, over 2.5M downloads, more than 2,000+ episodes, and 30+ participating Pharmacists and Pharmacy Professionals hosting the podcasts.
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The Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine- What Pharmacists Need to Know | Locked On Pharmacy

The Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine: What Pharmacists Need to Know
On February 27, the FDA authorized the emergency use of a COVID-19 vaccine developed by the Johnson & Johnson subsidiary, Janssen Biotech – the third such vaccine to be so authorized.
What do pharmacists need to know about this product? Our guests are Michael Hogue, President of APhA and a member of the CDC working group on COVID vaccines, and Stephan Foster, APhA’s liaison to the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices.
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