Pharmacy Podcast Network: Recent Episodes

Todd S. Eury

In March of 2009, Todd S. Eury, launched the Pharmacy Podcast. Over the years, the Pharmacy Podcast Network has accumulated over 100,000+ listeners & subscribers and is the most popular and downloaded podcast about the Pharmacy Industry. The Pharmacy Podcast Network is proud to have some of the most influential hosts and guests building interviews about important topics in Pharmacy. The PPN is a Digital Health Publication and Content Developing partner to the Pharmaceutical industry focusing on Specialty medications, pharmacy business supportive technologies, and industry trends. The PPN is the world's largest network of podcasts dedicated to the pharmacy professional and industry insiders leading with our hosts interviewing dynamic people in the pharmacy industry making a difference for our profession, customers, and patients. The definition of “Innovation” is: A new method, idea, product, or process. Processing, implementing, operating, or designing beyond the status-quo. Pharmacists are the HUB of Healthcare & the PPN is the Pharmacist's biggest fan. The PPN is a strategic media division within FINN Partners.

Introduction As a leader in innovation within healthcare, Texas Children's Hospital (TCH) consistently seeks ways to leverage technology and automation to support efficient medication management for its mother-baby and pediatric populations. Seeking intelligent medication management solutions, TCH selected an as-a-Service offering that combined an automated dispensing system with expert services to optimize their central pharmacy operations. Learn from industry experts how pharmacy automation and an intelligent infrastructure transform medication management to support better care and outcomes for mother-baby, pediatric, and patient populations. Participants · Jeff Wagner, Vice President, Pharmacy, Respiratory Care, and Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) Services · Gee Mathen, Director, Pharmacy Clinical Applications, Technical Services, Texas Children's Hospital Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Earl Simmons (DMX) gonna give it to ya, a new definition of pain that is! Back in 2009, a prominent study showed that U.S. Schools of Medicine were barely covering the topic of pain management in respective curricula (weighing in at a mere 9 hours on average), which paled in comparison to numerous other medical conditions. Obviously, the rest of healthcare professional schools, that’s us in pharmacy too, had a reconning to take action and amp up the education on pain management, and of course substance use disorder (SUD), commonly referred to as addiction. It's been a wild ride, and in this episode of the Pain Pod, Mark “Pain Guy” Garofoli sits down for a chat with Dr. Lucas Hill, PharmD on the intersection of Academia (the Ivory Tower) and SUD. Come one, come all, to the Pain Pod!!! Episode References · June 10th, 2022 Time Magazine article “Fewer Than Half of U.S. Pharmacies Carry One of the Most Effective Drugs for Opioid Abuse”: https://time.com/6186319/buprenorphine-overdoses-pharmacy-drug-treatment/ · AACP Opioid Efforts Database Submission: https://www.aacp.org/opioid · APhA Institute on SUD: https://aphainstitute.pharmacist.com/ · Chronicle of Higher Education Article: https://www.chronicle.com/article/one-university-takes-on-the-opioid-crisis/ 2011 Article on U.S. Schools of Medicine 9 hours of Pain Education: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21945594/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pharmacy Times Continuing Education (PTCE) provides industry leading pharmacy CE to retail, oncology, managed care, specialty, and health-systems pharmacists. They use multiple deliverables in the live, virtual, on-demand, and print formats created by in-house pharmacists to deliver tailored multi-specialty education.

The Managed Care Implications of Cost, Disease Burden, and Quality of Life in Myelofibrosis Educational Objective: Recognize the quality-of-life impacts and cost of therapy challenges patients with myelofibrosis face and explore strategies available to better manage this diagnosis. Melissa Pozotrigo, PharmD, BCOP Senior Clinical Pharmacist OncoHealth Atlanta, Georgia

Melissa Pozotrigo, PharmD, BCOP, has no financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose.

Pharmacy Times Continuing Education™ is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. This activity is approved for 0.5 contact hour (0.05 CEU) under the ACPE universal activity number 0290-0000-22-397-H01-P. The activity is available for CE credit through August 29, 2023.

This activity is supported by an educational grant from Incyte Corporation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Educational Objective: Outline the standard treatment options for myelofibrosis as well as review clinical data for Janus kinase inhibitors and emerging targeted therapies. Victoria Nachar, PharmD, BCOP Clinical Pharmacist Specialist, Hematology University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center Clinical Assistant Professor University of Michigan College of Pharmacy Ann Arbor, Michigan Victoria Nachar, PharmD, BCOP, has no financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose.

Pharmacy Times Continuing Education™ is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. This activity is approved for 0.5 contact hour (0.05 CEU) under the ACPE universal activity number 0290-0000-22-396-H01-P. The activity is available for CE credit through August 29, 2023.

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Educational Objective: Review the etiology and pathophysiology of myelofibrosis, including the World Health Organization classification and diagnostic criteria. Victoria Nachar, PharmD, BCOP Clinical Pharmacist Specialist, Hematology University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center Clinical Assistant Professor University of Michigan College of Pharmacy Ann Arbor, Michigan

Victoria Nachar, PharmD, BCOP, has no financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose.

Pharmacy Times Continuing Education™ is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. This activity is approved for 0.5 contact hour (0.05 CEU) under the ACPE universal activity number 0290-0000-22-381-H01-P. The activity is available for CE credit through August 29, 2023.

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Hello beautiful listeners! I’m so excited to share this episode with you diving into the journey of one psychology-majoring basketball player turned-brilliant market researcher turned-pharmacy performance coach. Tyson Clarke has studied the highest performers in several industries to come up with a customized approach to help independent pharmacies to serve their patients’ needs with an integrative approach while creating revenue streams to drive their business forward.

Tyson started his career in elite sport, and was dismayed with how scarce effective training was present in the corporate world.

Through working in Australian community pharmacy, and being more committed to results than positive feedback - he's created a tool for effective distribution of culturally sensitive intelligence - voiceta. A speech operated platform to train social skills in the same manner an elite athlete would.

He's currently excited about changing the cultural landscape by helping people tell the truth , and gain communication skills with his extremely effective Assertiveness training.

Connect and train with Tyson at Motherofskill.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. DeLon Canterbury PharmD, is a Board Certified Geriatric Pharmacist who focuses on the special needs of older patients who may have concurrent illnesses taking multiple medications. His extensive background ranges from Personalized Care, Medication Deprescribing, to Health Cost Savings! He was inspired to pursue this calling, because of his late grandmother who passed from complications of Dementia, where a medication had been incorrectly prescribed leading to her health declining rapidly. This fatal medication error could have been avoided had a trained Geriatric Pharmacist paid close enough attention to her medication history. He never want any more patients of his or loved ones to endure what my family had to because of something preventable, which is why he founded GeriatRx.

Dr. Jerrica Dodd, PharmD is the founder of the PharmaSis Magazine. The PharmaSis Magazine, where the goal is to celebrate women in pharmacy. These women have determined to define their careers and ultimately leave a legacy while building the lives of which they dream. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Disclaimer: This podcast is not approved for CME credit. Every diabetes treatment plan is different, individual results may vary – nothing you hear on this podcast should be considered medical advice. All claims are supported by clinical evidence referenced in the show notes. For clinical study results, please refer to the Dexcom G6 User Guide. For product-related questions, please refer to the instructions for use. For complete safety information, go to dexcom.com/safety-information. Smart devices are sold separately. For a list of compatible smart devices, visit: dexcom.com/compatibility. Fingersticks required for diabetes treatment decisions if symptoms or expectations do not match readings. Data from collaborator devices and products must be verified by those collaborator devices and products. Users should confirm data and connections with their collaborator devices and products. The Dexcom G6 Continuous Glucose Monitoring System (Dexcom G6 System) is a real time, continuous glucose monitoring device indicated for the management of diabetes in persons aged 2 years and older. Egils Bogdanovics, MD and Tomas Grace, MD are paid spokespeople for Dexcom. Dexcom G6 System User Guide Safety Information Dexcom Clarity Website About Hello Dexcom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The NACDS Total Store Expo is the industry’s largest gathering of its most influential leaders. It is a combination of both strategic and tactical business meetings between existing and new trading partners and is attended by industry decision-makers. It will give you and your company a unique opportunity to gain new insights into today’s evolving marketplace and set your course for the future. This is also an excellent opportunity for retail media executives to engage the supplier community.

We talk with Dr. Christie R. Boutte, PharmD, the Senior Vice President, Reimbursement, Innovation and Advocacy with the NACDS. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A new report penned by Pamela Spence, EY’s Global Health Sciences and Wellness Industry, explores how heath care in the future will be transformed by a living, intelligent ecosystem that enables care delivery anytime and anywhere, and how pharmacists can utilize AI technologies to make health care even more human. According to EY, there is no single new technology that holds the key to the future of health care. Rather, as technologies such as sensors, cloud computing, AR/VR and 5G continue to evolve and converge with more advanced technologies, like quantum computing and the metaverse, they are enabling the creation of a growing internet of medical things (IoMT), which will extend itself everywhere – beginning with sensors in and on our bodies, to our homes and working environments, and beyond, to smart specialist care facilities. The result: unprecedented growth (36% CAGR over the next three years) in quantity and quality of health data available. Data – particularly the disparate, often unstructured data generated from our daily lives, which is often relevant to health outcomes – requires new analytical tools to turn it from raw information into actionable insights. EY identified two key areas for pharmacists to focus in order to create value in this intelligent health ecosystem of the future: · Personalized insights through artificial intelligence – AI offers a means to connect, combine and interrogate unstructured data differently and unlock actionable insights. With the power of AI, pharmas can begin to link the huge volumes of data generated and the vast array of technological tools being developed into a comprehensive, integrated smart health system. This data-driven smart system enables the breakdown of silos between care settings and optimizes decision-making across the patient journey. · User experience defines the value – The explosion in data and technological innovation offers pharmas a way to reinvent care as a patient-centered, personalized health experience. To succeed in this reinvented world companies will need to consider not only traditional clinical metrics, but also the non-clinical measures which capture the subjective reality of the patient’s own experience. Use of these measures to generate actionable insights via AI will be the pivot for the move from data to value and thus, for BioPharma companies to gain fair reimbursement for innovation and new products. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pharmacy accessibility is key for the emerging role of community pharmacists as providers of patient-centered, medication management services in addition to traditional dispensing roles. Community pharmacies may serve as accessible locations for patient-centered, medication management services that enhance the health and wellness of communities. Although chain pharmacies represent the majority of pharmacy locations across the country, access to community pharmacies in rural areas predominantly relies on regional franchises and independently owned pharmacies.

Guest: Lucas A. Berenbrok, PharmD Department of Pharmacy and Therapeutics, University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy Download the journal article here: https://www.japha.org/article/S1544-3191(22)00233-3/fulltext#%20 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pharmacy Profit Summit is dedicated to bringing new strategies, tactics, and vetted companies to active pharmacy owners that want to improve their pharmacy profits. Our attendees are action takers. They don't attend the Pharmacy Profit Summit to get CEs or qualify for rebates.

Listen into this summary episode with special guests:

Brad Jones, CEO of Retail Management Solutions

Vince Costanza, CEO of RxBLU Cloud-care software technology

Debbie Marcello, CEO of Happier at Home

Pharmacy owner, Dr. Adam Robinson co-Owner of Save Rite Drugs

Dr. Jamie Wilkey CEO of PGx Consulting Confidence Academy

CEO of GRx Marketing Nicolle McClure

Chelsea Holloway, Marketing & Sales Coordinator at Retail Management Solutions

…and the founder of DiversifyRx and the Pharmacy Profit Summit LIVE, Dr. Lisa Faast

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Join us in today's show where I talk with Dr. Tess Calcagno as she reflects on her experiences in medical school and analyzes the parallels to her prior pharmacy education!

In today’s show, we will cover topics related to applying to medical school, international medical care, a recap of an entire year of 3rd year medical rotations (including surgery), introduce USMLE STEP 2, and finish up with Medical Residency applications!

Links: 1. The physician perspective on pharmacist-physician collaboration and trust: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35346606/

Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS): https://students-residents.aamc.org/applying-residencies-eras/about-eras
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Darshan Kulkarni, PharmD JD, is excited to welcome guest Jay Holloway, Pharm D. to discuss Rules about Trans Representation in the #pharmacy on this episode of the DarshanTalks Podcast.

They discuss #healthequity , his experiences working as an illustrator, addressing trans populations, terms like #genderdiversity, the weight of the term #masculine and what #masculinity means, #cisgender#sexualorientation #genderidentity, and how it connects to #LGBTQ+ populations. They also discuss what it takes to manage a trans identity, insurance and reimbursement coverage, job discrimination, the role of #Rxshare and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vaccinating Young Children for COVID – Tips for Pharmacists Beverly Schaefer, RPh, a community pharmacist from Seattle, WA, has been vaccinating young children for decades. She says pharmacists already have all the training they need to administer COVID-19 vaccines to children the age of 5. Listen to her as she shares her tips for vaccinating young children. (Length: 12:47) This resource was produced as part of “Vaccine Confident,” which is funded in part by a collaborative agreement with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) — CoAg number 1 NU50CK000576-01-00. The CDC is an agency within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Contents of this resource do not necessarily represent the CDC or HHS, and should not be considered an endorsement by the Federal Government. Resources APhA’s Pharmacists’ Guide to Coronavirus Comprehensive Guide to COVID-19 Vaccination Schedules (.pdf) Vaccine Confident Open Forum: The Latest COVID-19 Recommendations (Webinar 6/28/2022) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join host, Jenna Carmichael, PharmD for a discussion on the role of Nitric Oxide in immune health with guest, Beth Shirley, RPh, CCN.

Beth Shirley, RPh CCN is a Registered Pharmacist and Certified Clinical Nutritionist who has developed unique expertise as both a pharmacist and certified clinical nutritionist during a distinguished 40+ year career which she has been a pioneer at the cutting edge of the evolution of what has now come to be known as “Integrative Pharmacy” ...the junction between traditional pharmacy and the clinical use of nutritional supplementation.

Since 2009, Beth has worked in close collaboration with some of the world’s leading thought leaders in the field of nitric oxide research. Through this, she has developed an in-depth knowledge on the topic and its potential beneficial applications in multiple aspects of patient care. In addition, she has worked closely with the scientific community and cutting-edge companies working on innovative nutritional ingredients and approaches to their use for a variety of life’s challenges.

Beth is currently the Executive Director of Berkeley Life Scientific Advisory Board.

Article link: https://bit.ly/3bX2Y7h YouTube Reference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qnyaRVOdhYM

To order Berkeley Life go to: https://www.berkeleylife.com/berkeley-life-direct/ and use code JCARMBL

Dr. Jenna Carmichael of Wobbly Arrow Wellness is a holistic oncology pharmacist and health coach. She works with women on the cancer journey looking for a different perspective on wellness. She combines her knowledge in the oncology space along with holistic healing methods of meditation, reiki, and yoga to help empower her clients to choose the path that works the best for their goals. She also offers genetic testing services to get a true, personalized idea of how her clients process their medications for safe and effective therapy. Go to www.wobblyarrowwellness.com for more information on her services. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Significant challenges to widescale clinical implementation of PGx include a lack of physician experience using PGx test data or confidence in interpreting PGx test data and integrating the data into the medication therapy management process. For PGx to be most impactful, prescribers must consider PGx data within the context of other non-genetic patient-specific factors. Pharmacists may help prescribers with PGx test data by creating a summary of medication therapy management recommendations for the patient that streamlines PGx report flags and identifies other pharmacotherapy interventions the pharmacist recognizes while applying non-genetic patient-specific data to the PGx test data.

In this episode of the PGx for Pharmacists podcast, Dr. Becky Winslow discusses the research study, "Pharmacist Consult Reports to Support Pharmacogenomics Report Interpretation," with two of the research investigators, Dr. Anna Langerveld and Dr. David Bright. Dr. Langerveld and Dr. Bright share how this research adds to the growing evidence that clinical pharmacists can help improve the utility of PGx and prescribing. They also share how their study described a process for reducing PGx laboratory report information to a single page of patient-specific clinical recommendations. Lastly, they share that while clinical decision support tools are becoming more routine for pharmacogenomic management, the pharmacists in this study reduced the number of report-based alerts independent of sophisticated clinical decision support informatics.

Anna Langerveld, Ph.D., is the Founder and President of Genemarkers, a contract research organization and CLIA/CAP certified testing laboratory specializing in genomics. Anna received her B.A. in Psychology from SUNY Binghamton and her Ph.D. from the Interdisciplinary Program in Neurosciences at Tulane University. After receiving her Ph.D., Anna served as a Research Assistant Professor at Western Michigan University. She founded Genemarkers in 2008. Under her leadership, Michigan Celebrates Small Business recognized the Company as one of the Top 50 Michigan Companies to watch. Anna is an author of peer-reviewed publications, an NIH grant recipient, and an invited speaker at a wide range of national meetings. Anna currently serves as an adjunct professor and an advisory board member for the Manchester University pharmacogenomics program and holds a community faculty position at the Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine. Anna has been instrumental in developing strategic community partnerships to implement the use of genomics in clinical care, with a particular focus on mental health and underserved populations.

Dr. David Bright is a Professor of Pharmacy at Ferris State University, where he has taught therapeutics and medication therapy management. He received his PharmD degree from the University of Toledo, completed a community pharmacy residency with Kroger Pharmacy and the University of Toledo, and served on the faculty at the Ohio Northern University as a community pharmacy residency program director. His research has primarily involved the pragmatic implementation and improvement of non-dispensing pharmacy services, particularly in the outpatient setting. Most recently, that has involved the integration of pharmacogenomics into clinical practice through community pharmacy and ambulatory care practice models.

Research discussed in the podcast episode: Bright D, Saadeh C, DeVuyst-Miller S, Sohn M, Choker A, Langerveld A. Pharmacist Consult Reports to Support Pharmacogenomics Report Interpretation. Pharmgenomics Pers Med. 2020 Dec 10;13:719-724. doi: 10.2147/PGPM.S276687. PMID: 33328756; PMCID: PMC7735940. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7735940/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The first in a four-part series detailing medication access for gender-diverse individuals in light of increasingly restrictive legislative action. As front-line healthcare workers, it’s incumbent upon pharmacists to be paragons of not only equality but equity in healthcare. Gender expansive and nonbinary patients face a massive disparity of outcomes, many of which are improved with gender-affirming therapy. With the expansion of pharmacists’ roles in healthcare, many cases of gender-affirming therapy are often overseen or monitored by pharmacists. The world is changing, and the landscape of healthcare with it.

Our audience of pharmacists, pharmacy students, and other healthcare providers need to hear the stories of gender-diverse patients, pharmacists, and advocates who will stop at nothing to bridge the gap to care. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mindy Ferris, RPh, EVP, Operations & Customer Success, and Michael Gerdes, RPh, CCP, Director of Clinical Systems, both at PharmScript, LLC, join our hosts for a candid conversation about long-term care pharmacy growth, transition of care, technology, and how the commitment to caring for people remains key.

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Integrative Pharmacy Solutions to Inflammation and Oxidation w/Beth Shirley Hi dear listeners! I’m excited to announce the guest of the next two episodes will be Beth Shirley, and she will talk about the wonders happening in the world of nitric oxide supplementation. Today we dive into her personal and professional journey and next week we feature a journal club article with my cohost Jenna Carmichael. Beth Shirley, RPh CCN is a Registered Pharmacist and Certified Clinical Nutritionist who has developed unique expertise as both a pharmacist and certified clinical nutritionist during a distinguished 40+ year career. Her specialties include stress-induced hormonal imbalance, intestinal dysfunction, autoimmune and chronic inflammatory issues, detoxification, nutrigenomics and super-normal oxidative stress. She has been a pioneer at the cutting edge of the evolution of what has now come to be known as “Integrative Pharmacy” ...the junction between traditional pharmacy and the clinical use of nutritional supplementation. Since 2009, Beth has worked in close collaboration with some of the world’s leading thought leaders in the field of nitric oxide research. Through this, she has developed an in- depth knowledge on the topic and its potential beneficial applications in multiple aspects of patient care. In addition, she has worked closely with the scientific community and cutting-edge companies working on innovative nutritional ingredients and approaches to their use for a variety of life’s challenges. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is the Cardinal Health 2022 Retail Business Conference summary show.

The Pharmacy Podcast Network was BACK at this years Cardinal RBC in Las Vegas!

Listen to our interviews with:

Brad Jones, CEO of RMS, Retail Management Solutions

Chris Halko, the owner and pharmacist of both Fort Benton and Big Sandy Pharmacies in Montana.

Imad Karaze, Pharmacist and Owner, Beaumont Pharmacy

Debbie Weitzman, President of Pharmaceutical Distribution at Cardinal Health."

Greco De Valencia, Vice President of Pharmacy at Live Oak Bank. Live Oak

Attendees came together at the Mandalay Bay Conference center in Las Vegas from July 13 to 16, marking the 30th anniversary of the Cardinal Health’s RBC event. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ConveyMED, a division of Convey Pro, Inc. today announced a new partnership with the Pharmacy Podcast Network. With ConveyMED, PPN content creators can now deliver a superior educational experience to pharmacists on a proprietary podcast platform designed to optimize the medical education experience. “We are thrilled to partner with the Pharmacy Podcast Network to provide mobile medical education to the integrated treatment team,” says Mike Donoghue, CEO at ConveyMED. “The PPN is a pioneer in podcast medical education. Our vision is to elevate podcasting as a medium for medical education for all healthcare providers and we welcome all pharmacists to the industry-leading ConveyMED App.” “The Pharmacy Podcast Network has been searching for a platform like ConveyMED for years,” stated Todd S. Eury, founder and CEO of PPN. “Our vision is to provide peer-reviewed, accredited content to our listeners to help them achieve their educational goals and improve patient care. The ConveyMED App exceeds our expectations, and their Founders are committed to a bold new educational experience for healthcare providers.” In this partnership, Content Creators will have access to a podcast platform that will allow them to broaden their educational offerings and monetize their content. Pharmacists will benefit by accessing peer-reviewed educational content in a popular mobile format and earn continuing education credit on-the-go. ConveyMED invites all 130,000+ monthly PPN listeners to its platform. The first premium audio content to be released on the ConveyMED platform will be the NAPLEX Podcast developed by Dr. Chloe Givens PharmD. The NAPLEX Podcast is a supplemental learning collection of 70+ podcast episodes to help pharmacy students prepare for the North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination. INTERESTED IN WORKING WITH OTHER PODCAST CONTENT CREATORS? Contact us: https://conveymed.io/pharmacy-podcast-network/ About ConveyMED: ConveyMED is Medical Education for the Mobile Generation. We exist to bring educators and professional learners together on a podcast platform built for continuing education and provide them with the most robust podcast learning experience possible. For more information, visit the ConveyMED website, Twitter, or LinkedIn About the Pharmacy Podcast Network: The first network of podcasters dedicated to the pharmacy industry, PPN boasts 40+ content developers, 125,000 listeners, and is ranked in the top 2% of all podcasts globally. The PPN partners with multiple leading organizations such as the American Pharmacist Association, the California Pharmacist Association, and Pennsylvania Pharmacist Association, and the National Association of Specialty Pharmacies. PPN was awarded the 2022 Health & IT Marketing Community (HITMC) Podcast of the Year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We talk with Greg Johnsen, CEO at Lifelink Systems, Inc.

TogetheRx we are transforming patient engagement across the healthcare industry by giving hospital systems and life sciences companies advanced conversational technology to interact with patients where they spend their time — messaging on mobile devices. Our technology turns the smartphone into the next-generation healthcare worker, capable of handling complex workflows at unlimited scale.

Information technology has come a long way, but successful user engagement has proven to be a surprisingly daunting last-mile challenge. Healthcare is complicated and the digital tools offered to patients reflect that, which results in low adoption and satisfaction. Delivering digital patient experiences remains a strategic priority, but the healthcare industry needs to reimagine patient-facing technology. The challenge remains: How do we make the complex exceedingly simple, exceedingly intuitive? It turns out that the simplest, most intuitive human interface is a conversation. It’s natural, requires no training, is infinitely flexible, self-directed, and responsive. With smartphone adoption rates approaching 90%, the opportunity to engage in conversation-based information exchanges is in the palms of everyone’s hands. Today, any human with a mobile phone can converse with complex IT systems with ease, and immediately, by relying on smart, context-aware digital assistants. The technology for enabling conversational AI will transform consumer engagement strategies across every industry sector, but it will have an especially profound impact on process-centric customer care industries. Like Healthcare. Conversational AI not only closes a service gap, it improves the quality of the service itself while also providing the engagement horsepower to scale up service operations profitably. Digital assistants carry the encoded protocols, orders, and best practices to the patient in the form of smart, engaging conversations. Importantly, conversational AI technology doesn’t replace human expertise and services, it augments care teams by taking on all of the redundant, high-volume processes. Companies that are taking advantage of this powerful new technology are transforming the patient experience, and dramatically improving customer service across the board. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let’s face it, when it comes to pain management, one of the most painful efforts of the last few years has involved, in one way, shape, form, or fashion: Morphine Milligram Equivalents (MMEs). As we discussed with the PharmD author of the 2022 CDC Opioid Guideline Update , there are no MME factor changes on the horizon, so just when will we have our minds wrapped around the concept?!? Join the Mark “Pain Guy” Garofoli on the Pain Pod for a dynamic discussion on wrestling (yes, you read that right!), pain management, our healthcare system, and the “street” version of MMEs. Wait, there’s a street version of MMEs? Yes, yes there is, so tune in now to the Pain Pod as you’ll only utilize the edge of your seat even though ya paid for the whole seat! Come one, come all, to the Pain Pod!!! Episode Notes Pre-2016 MME Charts Review 2016 CDC Chronic Pain Opioid Guideline MME Chart · CDC Chronic Pain Opioid Guidelines: MMWR March 2016. Updated 2017. o Tramadol: 0.1 o Codeine: 0.15 o Tapentadol: 0.4 o Morphine: 1 o Hydrocodone: 1 o Oxycodone: 1.5 o Oxymorphone: 3 o Hydromorphone: 4 o Methadone (Up to: 20mg, 40mg, 60mg, >60mg): 4, 8, 10, 12 o Transdermal Fentanyl: 7.2 (Divided by the # of Days Applied) o Transdermal Buprenorphine: 12.6 (Divided by the # of Days Applied) o Buprenorphine (SL or Buccal): 0.03 (for mcg calculations) or 30 (for mg calculations) · Nielson S. et. al. A synthesis of oral morphine equivalents (OME) for opioid utilization studies. Pharmacoepidemiology and drug safety 2016; 25: 733–737 2015 Cat and Dog MME Article · https://burrardvet.com/2015/04/08/pain-control-in-dogs-cats 2016 CDC Chronic Pain Opioid Guideline MME Chart · CDC Chronic Pain Opioid Guidelines: MMWR March 2016. Updated 2017. 2022 CDC Opioid Guideline Revision Resources · https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2022/02/10/2022-02802/proposed-2022-cdc-clinical-practice-guideline-for-prescribing-opioids 2010 to 2014 MME Relative Risk of Overdose/Death · https://i1.wp.com/face-facts.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Opioid-dose-vs-overdose-risk.jpg Missouri Marijuana Equivalents (MMEs) · https://north.life/demystifying-missouri-medical-marijuana-equivalency-units-mmes/ Audio Add-in’s Let’s Get Ready to Rumble (Michael Buffer) · https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jgopHWACUXs Cash sound · https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZeET7Z1ZGlw Ron Burgundy “That Escalated Quickly” · https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FONN-0uoTHI Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your ability to produce Nitric Oxide (N-O) declines rapidly as you age. Berkeley Life Professional’s proprietary dietary nitrate blend provides the plant-based bio-equivalents of a leafy green diet in each two capsule dose helping you maintain Nitric Oxide levels as you age. This interview with Berkeley Life CEO John Halbert is a terrific testimonial to the importance of the supplement and to the revenue opportunity for community pharmacies. RxSafe, RMS, and Berkeley Life will be sponsoring the 2022 Pharmacy Profit Summit in Dallas Texas hosted by DiversifyRx. Learn more: https://www.berkeleylife.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Greco DeValencia of Live Oak Bank and Owen BonDurant and Rich Danhof of Independent Rx discuss the recent rate hikes, how it affects current pharmacy owners and owners to be and what to be concerned about beyond just the headlines of rising rates.

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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 contact hours of knowledge-based credit. · This activity is supported by educational grant from GlaxoSmithKline. Objectives • Review the guideline-recommended role of immune-based therapies in the management of endometrial cancer. • Discuss access to care, cost of care and cost-effectiveness of Immune checkpoint inhibitors in the treatment of endometrial cancer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Educational Objectives · Discuss currently available options for pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) in the prevention of HIV. · Describe the role of pharmacists in improving PrEP uptake in the United States. Faculty: Drew W. Cates, PharmD, AAHIVP, Educational Manager SynerGrx Chamblee, Georgia

Faculty, has the following financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose: Speaker's Bureau: Gilead

Pharmacy Times Continuing Education™ is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. This activity is approved for 0.75 contact hours (0.07 CEU) under the ACPE universal activity number 0290-0000-22-338-H02-P. The activity is available for CE credit through July 29, 2023.

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Educational Objectives • Review the targetable mutations RET, MET, and KRAS, including associated agents for the treatment of metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) • Discuss the ways a pharmacist may improve adherence, toxicity management, and outcomes for patients with metastatic NSCLC expressing RET, MET, and KRAS mutations Josiah D. Land, PharmD, BCOP Clinical Pharmacy Specialist – Thoracic Medical Oncology Department of Pharmacy Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center New York, New York Josiah D. Land, PharmD, BCOP, has the following financial relationship with a commercial interest to disclose: Consultant (advisory board): Bristol Myers Squibb Pharmacy Times Continuing Education™ is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. This activity is approved for 0.5 contact hours (0.05 CEU) under the ACPE universal activity number 0659-0000-22-039-H04-P. The activity is available for CE credit through July 29, 2023. This activity is supported by educational funding provided by Amgen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode interviews Dr Alyson McGregor, MD Professor of Emergency Medicine and Associate Dean of Clinical Faculty Affairs and Development at University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville. Dr McGregor is a sex and gender expert, educator and advocate. Dr McGregor discusses her book, Sex Matters: How Male-Centric Medicine Endangers Women's Health and What We Can Do About It. https://www.alysonmcgregormd.com/ @amcgregormd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Educational Objectives · Review the efficacy and safety of emerging frontline immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICI) used as monotherapy and in combination regimens · Indicate the impact of ICIs and programmed death-ligand 1 testing on cost-effectiveness and patient reported outcomes related with frontline use of ICIs in advanced NSCLC Faculty: Paul Forsberg, PharmD, MHA, BCOP Director of Pharmacy Minnesota Oncology St. Paul, Minnesota Latha Radhakrishnan, PharmD, BCOP Clinical Oncology Pharmacist The University of Illinois Hospital and Health Sciences System Clinical Assistant Professor University of Illinois at Chicago College of Pharmacy Chicago, Illinois Paul Forsberg, PharmD, MHA, BCOP, has the following relevant financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose: Consultant: Epizyme Speakers Bureau: AstraZeneca Latha Radhakrishnan, PharmD, BCOP, has the following relevant financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose: Consultant: Taiho, Novartis, Exelixis Speakers Bureau: BMS, AstraZeneca, Taiho, Exelixis Pharmacy Times Continuing Education™ Planning Staff—Jim Palatine, RPh, MBA; Maryjo Dixon, RPh; Liza Patel, PharmD, RPh; Crissy Wilson; Susan Pordon; Brianna Winters; and Chloe Taccetta. Anonymous peer reviewers have been used as part of content validation and conflict resolution. The peer reviewers have no relevant financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose.

Pharmacy Times Continuing Education™ is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. This activity is approved for 0.5 contact hours (0.05 CEU) under the ACPE universal activity number 0290-0000-22-363-H01-P. The activity is available for CE credit through July 29, 2023. This activity is supported by independent medical education grants from Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc., and Sanofi Genzyme. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4 Can't Miss Trends about Digital Engagement! Coming up on Friday's livestream of the DarshanTalks Podcast with host Darshan Kulkarni and guest Ritesh Patel, originally streamed on July 15th, 2022.

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Disclaimer: This podcast is not approved for CME credit. Every diabetes treatment plan is different, individual results may vary – nothing you hear on this podcast should be considered medical advice. All claims are supported by clinical evidence referenced in the show notes. For clinical study results, please refer to Dexcom G6 User Guide. For product-related questions, please refer to instructions for use. For complete safety information, go to dexcom.com/safety-information Smart devices are sold separately. For a list of compatible smart device visit Dexcom.com/compatibility Fingersticks required for diabetes treatment decisions if symptoms or expectations do not match readings. Data from collaborator devices and products must be verified by those collaborator devices and products. Users should confirm data and connections with their collaborator devices and products. The Dexcom G6 Continuous Glucose Monitoring System (Dexcom G6 System) is a real time, continuous glucose monitoring device indicated for the management of diabetes in persons aged 2 years and older. Dexcom G6 System User Guide Safety Information https://www.dexcom.com/safety-information Dexcom Follow app: The Dexcom G6 App allows you to share your glucose data with up to 10 people. By downloading the Dexcom Follow App, followers can view your glucose data directly from their smart device† whether they live down the street or across the country*. Connectivity – basics (https://provider.dexcom.com/dexcom-cgm/collaborators) About Dexcom https://www.dexcom.com/about-Dexcom Beacon Health System Resources Dexcom Patient Training and Resources Dexcom Prescribing Information Brief Safety Statement Failure to use the Dexcom G6 Continuous Glucose Monitoring System (G6) and its components according to the instructions for use provided with your device and available at https://www.dexcom.com/safety-information and to properly consider all indications, contraindications, warnings, precautions, and cautions in those instructions for use may result in you missing a severe hypoglycemia (low blood glucose) or hyperglycemia (high blood glucose) occurrence and/or making a treatment decision that may result in injury. If your glucose alerts and readings from the G6 do not match symptoms or expectations or you’re taking over the recommended maximum dosage amount of 1000mg of acetaminophen every 6 hours, use a blood glucose meter to make diabetes treatment decisions. Seek medical advice and attention when appropriate, including for any medical emergency. The web-based Dexcom CLARITY software is intended for use by both home users and healthcare professionals to assist people with diabetes and their healthcare professionals in the review, analysis, and evaluation of historical CGM data to support effective diabetes management. It is intended for use as an accessory to Dexcom CGM devices with data interface capabilities. Caution: The software does not provide any medical advice and should not be used for that purpose. Home users must consult a healthcare professional before making any medical interpretation and therapy adjustments from the information in the software. Caution: Healthcare professionals should use information in the software in conjunction with other clinical information available to them. Caution: Federal (US) law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a licensed healthcare professional. Dexcom, Dexcom Follow, Dexcom CLARITY, and Dexcom Share are registered trademarks of Dexcom, Inc. in the U.S., and may be registered in other countries. References: 1. William H. Polonsky, Emily C. Soriano, and Addie L. Fortmann. Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics. Ahead of print http://doi.org/10.1089/dia.2021.0526 2. Shah VN, et al. Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics. 2018;20(S1):A-27 DOI: 10.1089/dia.2018.0143 3. Kaushik S, et al. Diabetes. 2020 Jun;69(Supplement 1) https://doi.org/10.2337/db20-79-LB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Solid PR practices call for changing the conversation to one's advantage, but PCMA's recent OpEds based on a paid-for white paper are more than suspect.

Listen in as lobbyist & managing partner of Public Policy Partners Meghaen Della'Artino, and General Counsel for American Pharmacies Miguel Rodriguez, speak with PUTTcast host Monique Whitney about strategy, the current political arena, and how the power of grassroots and a constituent's voice can overcome the most well-funded PBM politics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Babson Diagnostics and Pharmacy Podcast Network Announce Partnership That Will Take Listeners Inside Largest Retail Pharmacy Trade Show Babson to host popular podcast from its booth at the Total Store Expo July 26, 2022 Austin, Texas– Babson Diagnostics, a science-first, health care technology company, today announced a media partnership with the Pharmacy Podcast Network in connection with the 2022 National Association of Chain Drug Stores’ Total Store Expo, the largest gathering of retailers and suppliers in the health and wellness industry. As part of the partnership, the Pharmacy Podcast Network, the most popular and downloaded podcast about the pharmacy industry, will be integrated into Babson Diagnostics’ booth at the Total Store Expo. Todd Eury, founder and chief executive officer of the media company, will host podcasts from the booth featuring industry leaders attending the trade show. In addition, Babson will sponsor two podcasts that will be broadcast prior to the expo, which takes place Aug. 27 through Aug. 29 in Boston. The first of those shows, “Diagnostic Testing in Community Pharmacies” went live today. “Babson is excited to be collaborating with one of the leading media outlets aimed at community pharmacists, who are the face of neighborhood healthcare, said David Stein, CEO of Babson Diagnostics. “Babson is working with pharmacies to offer medically accurate blood testing that is easier, more convenient and less invasive than traditional methods.” Launched in 2009, the Pharmacy Podcast Network reaches more than 80,000 listeners per month with audio content focused on the critical role pharmacists play in the healthcare industry. “I look forward to bringing exciting new content to my audience through this partnership with Babson Diagnostics,” Eury said. “The Total Store Expo is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to bring insights to pharmacists about new and innovative products and services in health and wellness, such as Babson’s blood-testing ecosystem.” Please visit the Babson at booth #359 at the Total Store Expo to see Eury’s interviews, view the blood testing ecosystem, experience the collection technology, meet the team and more. Sign up at www.babsondx.com/nacds About Babson Diagnostics Babson Diagnostics is a science-first healthcare technology company bringing convenient, medically accurate diagnostic blood testing to the local pharmacy. We are the first and only company to do broad blood panels from a capillary microsample, collected from a finger, at a retail setting. Our core technology was incubated at Siemens Healthineers in 2015, and we became Babson Diagnostics in 2017. We have exclusive partnerships with Siemens Healthineers and BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company), two global leaders in healthcare innovation and medical technology. Together we are reimagining the entire blood testing process, helping people get the care they need, when they need it. Babson, based in Austin, Texas, is named in honor of Art Babson, whose legacy of scientific innovation and excellence is the foundation on which the company is built. For more information visit www.babsondx.com and find us on Facebook (@babsondx), Twitter (@babsondx) and LinkedIn (@babsondx). About Pharmacy Podcast Network Pharmacy Podcast Nation is the flagship show hosting all of the Pharmacy Podcast Network 1400+ episodes. With more than 30 different podcast programs and some 40 different co-hosts helping to develop audio content about the pharmacy sector, its reach includes communities, hospitals, senior-care residences, military and public health settings that meet the information needs of 300,000 pharmacists with more than 100,000 monthly listeners. PPN also delivers a unique publication called Rx Influencer to all healthcare professionals with a specific focus on pharmacy. For more information visit: https://pharmacypodcast.com/ Contacts: Babson Joe Foster Babson Diagnostics babsonDX@finnpartners.com 323-572-5361 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

COVID-19 has reminded us of the importance of nurses in our lives and why we must invest in them. Healthcare is one of the hardest-hit areas of the Great Resignation, with stress and burnout leading to nurses leaving the profession in high numbers. Learn from prominent healthcare experts how to limit the impact of nursing shortages by leveraging intelligent infrastructure, automation, and data intelligence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Introduction of faculty and disclosures:

Dr. Kathryn Maples is a clinical pharmacy specialist in multiple myeloma at the Winship Cancer Institute with Emory Healthcare in Atlanta, Georgia.

Dr. Maples has the following relevant financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose: consultant for GlaxoSmithKline, Janssen, Karyopharm, and Sanofi.

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 contact hours of knowledge-based credit.

This activity is supported by an educational grant from Janssen Biotech, Inc., administered by Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC

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Introduction of faculty and disclosures:

Dr. Kathryn Maples is a clinical pharmacy specialist in multiple myeloma at the Winship Cancer Institute with Emory Healthcare in Atlanta, Georgia.

Dr. Maples has the following relevant financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose: consultant for GlaxoSmithKline, Janssen, Karyopharm, and Sanofi.

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 contact hours of knowledge-based credit.

This activity is supported by an educational grant from Janssen Biotech, Inc., administered by Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC

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How does it feel to be torn between two vastly different worlds: the one you were born to, and the one you fled to and eventually thrived in? What does it mean to become an American? Trading Grenades for Candy is a memoir of a Kurdish woman who fled war and turmoil in Iraqi Kurdistan as a young child and transformed herself into a quintessential American success story. Hers is a richly expressed and deeply personal journey from barely surviving in a mud house amidst landmines, to evolving into an independent, world-traveling pharmacist. By understanding her personal story of hardship and perseverance, readers will come to understand not only her personal triumph, but the wider story of the Kurdish people. This memoir will change the way one looks at what it means not only to be an American, but a fellow human being in our diverse world. This special edition of 'Transforming a Nation' is with Dr. Helen Sairany, PharmD., author of Trading Grenades for Candy: A Kurdish Refugee's American Journey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever wondered what the life of a Second Year Medical School Student is like? Check out today's show to find out! Topics covered include basic medical school application recommendations, an in-depth look at what Osteopathic Medical school is like, the importance of conducting research, an introduction of the national medical boards (USMLE STEP 1), and finishing up with expectations for clinical rotations!

Links: 1. Difference Between DO and MD Degrees: https://www.usnews.com/education/best-graduate-schools/top-medical-schools/articles/2019-11-07/the-difference-between-do-and-md-degrees

Medical School Application Platform; AMCAS - https://students-residents.aamc.org/
American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM): - https://www.aacom.org/
The Physician Pharmacist: www.PhysicianPharmacist.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Optimal medication use is multi-faceted in its dependencies on regimens, prescribing physicians, clinical oversight by pharmacists and behavior of individuals; and suboptimal medication use is broad and far-reaching in clinical, quality of life and economic consequences.

Suboptimal use of medications is not only prevalent and consequential, but also represents a significant portion of the aggregate risk for poor events in a population that can be reduced through intervention and proper application of patient supports. This is an environmental scan of the existing aids and devices along with synchronization strategies intended to support optimal medication use.

To date, multiple but disparate approaches to influence and achieve optimal medication use have been deployed. They lack unifying modalities and interventions that can be applied broadly. We have used this analysis to bring forth a roadmap for a best in class solution that connects healthcare to the home, with access that extends into the daily lives of patients, creating a passive omnipresence and connectedness with healthcare team members and family caregivers.

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Host Jason Callori talks with Chad Sanders, Director of Pharmacy Acquisition at Cardinal Health, about the current landscape of buying and selling pharmacies, and what you need to know to be successful. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We believe that local independent community pharmacy has a much wider role to play in future home-care. Historically, pharmacists have not been included on home care teams, despite the fact that home care patients require more pharmacy care services and frequently experience medication errors.

There’s an opportunity for Community Pharmacies to deliver more in-home care services. LTC pharmacies are compensated for services which many community pharmacies provide to their home-bound patient base. The optimal service delivery model of community pharmacies and distribution of additional clinical care for home care is a prime opportunity.

Special thanks to our episode sponsor RxSafe, leaders in Medication Adherence packaging & partners of Independent Community Pharmacy.

Guests: Ronna Hauser, PharmD SVP Policy & Pharmacy Affairs at NCPA

Susan Rhodus, BS Pharm Senior Vice President, Contracts and Advocacy at GeriMed

Joe Williams, PharmD Owner at Brisson Drugs

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Blueberry Pharmacy is creating an entire new way to think of retail pharmacy and what Kyle McCormick, PharmD., is doing is beyond remarkable. He has gone all cash. Just think about this, no PBM’s, nor third party audits or pre-authorization hassles. The pharmacy stocks only generics, does a super job of providing one-on-one care and his patients love it, and tell their friends. In this podcast Kyle tells Bruce Kneeland, and co-host Robyn Amberg, how he got started along with the rationale for how and why it works. I think you’ll love listening to the story of how a true pharmacy pioneer has taken off on a new path. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apps are now an integral part of our daily micro-moments, with people spending an average of 30 hours per month in them, according to Nielsen

Although these seem like big tech corporations, they enabled smaller businesses to a degree. For instance, local restaurants that would’ve normally closed during the pandemic due to dining restrictions became dependent on delivery clients.

People have mixed feelings about these tech apps - on the one hand, they want to support local community businesses by going to them directly, but on the other hand, they are dependent on these apps to facilitate their life.

Mobile technology has been crucial to every industry, as mobile phones are the first and last tangible step in peoples’ routines. Families are more likely to get a phone before a computer for the household - so mobile optimization has to be up to the standard usability of a desktop.

Our guests:

Dr. Anthony Do PharmD is a Pharmacist, with over a decade in experience working in practice at Kaiser, software engineer and is now CEO and founder of Rx Delivered Now. He earned his doctoral from Western University college of Pharmacy where he was also president of the NCPA chapter.

Dr. Ken Thai PharmD co-founded 986 Pharmacy in July 2014. He is the CEO and serves on its Board of Directors. Dr. Thai earned his Doctoral from USC School of Pharmacy and went on to complete his residency in community pharmacy practice

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On today's episode, we welcome Ryan Ray, PharmD, a clinical pharmacist and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist for Wellpower. As a staff pharmacist, Dr. Ray's responsibility is to collaborate with other mental health staff providers to help his patients manage their diabetes and help understand the long term complications of poor diabetes control. In addition to his staff pharmacy role, he is also integrated into diabetes care and education into WellPower's integrated Primary Care Unit. Dr. Ray is focused on addressing health inequities he has identified over his years of experience with the SMI population. This work includes creating a new curriculum to teach DSMES to the SMI population and using and advocating for advanced technology to be incorporated into his practice and diabetes practice as a whole. Join us as we discuss the successes and challenges with the SMI population and how to overcome some barriers! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alan Rosenbloom, founder of the Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition (SCPC), joins Frances Nahas, Chief Strategy Officer at RedSail Technologies, and Jim McDonald, Vice President of Sales, for a candid discussion on the shifting landscape of long-term care and how pharmacies can stay abreast of the policies that will create a myriad of opportunities and challenges in how care is accessed and provided. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

During his eight-year tenure at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Dr. Greg Dewey accomplished many great things. In this episode of Occupation Station Dr. Dewey reflects on The Collaboratory, the Stack Family Center for Biopharmaceutical Education and Training (CBET), and the creation of two student-run pharmacies. The Collaboratory, a “laboratory for collaboration,” offers services which are delivered to residents in Albany by ACPHS’s Public Health Pharmacy Team and Trinity Alliance’s Wellness Advocates Linking Communities (WALC) team. Programs at The Collaboratory address social justice and social determinants of health with the shared goal of improving population health. CBET is an evolutionary leap in health sciences education and biomanufacturing workforce training. Dr. Dewey is perhaps most proud of the creation of two student-run pharmacies both situated in what would be deemed “pharmacy deserts.” The pharmacies, which are located in Albany and Schenectady, N.Y., are prime examples of social entrepreneurship and are designed to have a lasting impact on the communities they serve, while also helping to develop skills that students will benefit from. Dr. Dewey explains that social entrepreneurship involves being self-sustaining while doing public good. Because of his relationships with faculty, staff, and students, coupled with the development of these crucial initiatives, Dr. Dewey has found his work at ACPHS to be greatly gratifying. And because of his enormous contributions at ACPHS he will be greatly missed! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As an innovative method to improve the affordability of costly biological therapies, there's new medication products being developed with the needed approval of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for biological products that are “highly similar” (biosimilar) to or interchangeable with traditional drug developed products. Biosimilars are not completely identical to the innovator product because of the large molecular size, complexity and proprietary nature of the manufacturing process, and inherent variability of all biopharmaceuticals. Dr. Sonia Oskouei, PharmD, BCMAS, DPLA is Vice President of Biosimilars at Cardinal Health. Sonia shares her experiences in the biosimilars sector of drug development and shares how we're entering these new therapeutic areas, with ophthalmology being the latest focus. Sonia explains how we need more information to help build clinical confidence in these agents. So, any type of data or evidence in understanding of the FDA approval pathway and the associated scientific rigor from the FDA is key to helping build clinical confidence. "Pharmacists are becoming more and more involved in the care team, particularly in oncology and in the health system setting. So, pharmacists often are partnering or leading with physicians to champion the education process associated with biosimilars, and that's multistakeholder education, both physicians, other pure pharmacists, and supporting patients and their journey. Pharmacists are also strong contributors to biosimilar adoption and management, particularly in the health system setting as a lead often for formulary decisions, P&T committee involvement, where they're looking not only at the clinical considerations of biosimilars but incorporating the economic and even operational considerations associated with these products, so understanding the complete picture and how best to optimize and leverage biosimilars within their institutions." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Daisy Bravo is an online pregnancy & postpartum fitness coach and the founder of Strong Moms Fitness. Her passion for health and fitness has led her to a 20-year career supporting moms to reach their health and fitness goals. Early on in her personal training career, she noticed that many trainers in the gym did not know what to do with pregnant women and new mothers. She identified two types of trainers; the ones that we’re afraid to work with moms and the ones that either ignored or were unaware that these women needed special consideration. Sick of seeing this population ignored in standard fitness programs, and also wanting for herself to have a fit pregnancy. Daisy spent years learning how to help herself and other women have an empowered pregnancy. It wasn’t long into her studies that Daisy realized it was her destiny to work with pregnant and postpartum women and continue to raise awareness that women can be a badass in the gym…even if they are pregnant or a new mom. Daisy’s mission is to support moms who feel pressure from society to quickly lose weight after baby. In their effort to look good on the outside it is so common to see moms resume pre-baby activities only to find themselves injured and left to accept that things like diastasis, prolapse, and leakage are normal. Through Daisy’s coaching programs she supports, empowers, and educates women on how to workout safely during pregnancy and then recover and return to exercise after giving birth, without risking injury and avoiding those crash diets.

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Have you ever considered a career in medicine after pharmacy? Join us today to explore what the first year of medical school is like and how it compares to pharmacy! In today’s show, we will cover topics related to application logistics, basic MCAT principles, application timing, applying to pharmacy residencies, tackling pharmacy boards, adjusting to the medical school life, and reflections on a career in medicine!

Links: 1. Medical School Application Platform; AMCAS - https://students-residents.aamc.org/

American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM): - https://www.aacom.org/
Medical School Acceptance Rates By Major in 2022 (BeMo) - https://bemoacademicconsulting.com/blog/medical-school-acceptance-rates-by-major Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Congressman Buddy Carter and General Counsel of NCPA Matthew Seiler on PBM Reform. On this episode of the 'PBM Reform Podcast' we discuss the Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) Transparency Act of 2022 (the Act) was recently proposed in the U.S. Senate and intends to incentivize “fair and transparent” PBM practices, prohibit spread pricing and claw backs of payments to pharmacies, and empower the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and state attorneys general in enforcement actions to stop “unfair and deceptive” PBM business practices. The Act was introduced by Senators Maria Cantwell Chuck Grassley on May 24, 2022, and was approved by the Commerce Committee with bipartisan support (19-9) on June 22, 2022. This summary provides a high-level overview of the Act’s key measures. Prohibition on Unfair or Deceptive Prescription Drug Pricing Practices The Act would make it illegal for PBMs to:

Engage in “spread pricing,” which is described as charging a health plan or payer a different amount for a prescription drug’s ingredient cost or dispensing fee than the amount the PBM reimburses a pharmacy for the prescription drug’s ingredient cost or dispensing fee where the PBM retains the amount of any such difference;

Arbitrarily, unfairly, or deceptively reduce or rescind (a.k.a. “claw back”) any portion of the reimbursement payment to a pharmacist or pharmacy for a prescription drug’s ingredient cost of dispensing fee; or

Arbitrarily, unfairly, or deceptively increase or lower fees and reimbursements to a pharmacy to offset reimbursement changes under any federally funded health plan.

The Act would incentivize transparency by stating that a PBM shall not be in violation of the Act if the PBM passes through 100% of price concessions to a health plan or payer and provides complete disclosure of:

The cost, price, and reimbursement of prescription drugs to each health plan, payer, and pharmacy;

All fees, markups, and discounts the PBM charges or imposes on each health plan, payer, and pharmacy; and

The aggregate remuneration PBM receives from drug manufacturers, including nay rebate, discount, administration fee, and any other payment or credit obtained or retained by PBM.

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Dr. Jennifer N. Lind, PharmD, MPH, MBA

Jennifer N. Lind, PharmD, MPH, MBA, is a Pharmacist and Epidemiologist in CDC’s Medication Safety Program and a Commander in the United States Public Health Service Commissioned Corps. CDR Lind received her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Florida A&M University in 2007, Master of Public Health from Georgia State University in 2012, and Master of Business Administration from Emory University in May 2022. After receiving her MPH, she completed a two-year fellowship as an Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) officer in CDC’s National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, conducting research and surveillance related to infant and young child feeding practices.

Following EIS, she worked in CDC’s Birth Defects Branch and eventually became the Lead Scientist for CDC’s Treating for Two initiative, focused on safer medication use in pregnancy. CDR Lind’s current work in CDC’s Medication Safety Program focuses on reducing harms from the use of medications and she serves as Lead Pharmacist for the PROTECT initiative, an innovative public-private partnership that uses a collaborative, data-driven approach to reduce harms from unintentional medication overdoses in children. CDR Lind has also been a leader in multiple emergency responses, including COVID-19. During her 15 years of experience, CDR Lind has authored/co-authored 35 publications, presented at national and international conferences, and has been interviewed/featured by numerous media outlets, including the national radio show “Top of Mind with Julie Rose,” USA Today, Consumer Reports, CNN, The Doctors Channel, and HealthDay News.

For more information regarding CDC’s Medication Safety Program, the PRevention of Overdoses and Treatment Errors in Children Taskforce (PROTECT) Initiative, and Up & Away, please visit: www.cdc.gov/medicationsafety

For the most up-to-date information regarding COVID-19 vaccination, please visit: www.cdc.gov/vaccines/covid-19

To learn more about the United States Public Health Service Commissioned Corps, please visit: www.usphs.gov

To learn more about the Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) program, please visit: www.cdc.gov/eis

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Join host Jenna Carmichael, PharmD for a discussion on Antimycobacterial activity of acetone extract and isolated metabolites from folklore medicinal lichen Usnea laevis Nyl. against drug-sensitive and multidrug-resistant tuberculosis strains with guest Susan Egbert, PharmD.

Susan (she/her) completed her PharmD at the University of Louisiana at Monroe (ULM). During school, she realized that there's still not a lot done on natural products despite a fair number of drugs having natural origins. Currently, Susan is a third year PhD candidate in chemistry at the University of Manitoba (U of M). Her research is focusing on lichens, biosynthesis of their secondary metabolites, and their pharmacological activity.

Article link: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34536516/

How to get in touch with Susan: Email: sbegbert80@gmail.com Twitter: @lichenlady94 Instagram: @lichenlady94

Dr. Jenna Carmichael of Wobbly Arrow Wellness is a holistic oncology pharmacist and health coach. She works with women on the cancer journey looking for a different perspective on wellness. She combines her knowledge in the oncology space along with holistic healing methods of meditation, reiki, and yoga to help empower her clients to choose the path that works the best for their goals. She also offers genetic testing services to get a true, personalized idea of how her clients process their medications for safe and effective therapy. Go to www.wobblyarrowwellness.com for more information on her services. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Podcast Participants: Mike Baldzicki (AscellaHealth), Randy Falkenrath (President, Onco360), Justin Manning, PharmD (Group Vice President, Business Development, Vivid Clear Rx)

Summary: The specialty pharmacy patient journey is a process, and it starts at the point of care with patient and prescriber, and it goes all the way through the treatment of therapy. Specialty Pharmacy is defined as the service created to manage the handling and service requirements of specialty pharmaceuticals, including dispensing, distribution, reimbursement, case-management and other services specific to patients with rare and/or chronic diseases. There are a lot of extra steps in dispensing a specialty medication, so there's a lot of work to be done by pharmacists and care coordination teams before the specialty drug is given to the patient. Obviously, there’s a higher cost, and so it takes more personnel and systems, so there is more patient coordination needed prior to the pharmacy to dispense that specialty medication. The value of the specialty pharmacist in helping patients to access treatment, adhere to treatment, and really get the best possible outcome of treatment really cannot be overstressed as specialty pharmacist are often responsible for selecting the most appropriate therapy based on the patient's clinical and financial profile or reviewing that prescribed medication to ensure access for the patient. The Specialty Pharmacy Care Teams provide significant mentoring to patients to ensure not only safety but also effectiveness and being proactive and changing therapy so that patients are really getting the best possible benefit or changing to a different medication that may give them a better effect. The specialty pharmacists are an anchor during therapy that they can rely on to make sure that they are helping them deal with complex, challenging, and sometimes lifelong therapies as the specialty care teams play an important role in the patient care journey.

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· Recognize the role of biomarker expression in the selection of most appropriate treatment options for patients with endometrial cancer · Review strategies for identification and management of drug-related toxicities in patients receiving therapy with immune checkpoint inhibitors, targeted agents, or combination therapy

Faculty: Sarah Hayward, PharmD, BCOP Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Gynecologic Oncology Stephenson Cancer Center at OU Health University of Oklahoma Health Science Center Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Sarah Hayward, PharmD, BCOP, has the following relevant financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose: Consultant (advisory board): GSK, Seagen/Genmab

Pharmacy Times Continuing Education™ is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. This activity is approved for 0.5 contact hour (0.05 CEU) under the ACPE universal activity number 0290-0000-22-322-H01-P. The activity is available for CE credit through June 30, 2023.

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The use of oral therapies for chronic lymphocytic leukemia has had a great impact on patient outcomes and quality of life. Pharmacists can play a key role in assisting with therapy selection, education for patients and the healthcare team, and also managing adverse effects for patients receiving these therapies. Objectives Differentiate novel therapies for the treatment of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) by pharmacologic properties and special considerations for use Associate drug therapy and safety and efficacy information with treatment selection for patients with CLL

Dr. Katherine Tobon is a clinical pharmacy specialist in malignant hematology with Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, Florida.

Dr. Tobon has no relevant financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose.

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 contact hours of knowledge-based credit.

This activity is supported by an educational grant from Pharmacyclics LLC, an AbbVie Company and Janssen Biotech, Inc., Administered by Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC and BeiGene, Ltd.

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This podcast will specifically focus on clinical safety and efficacy data supporting the use of new and emerging JAK inhibitors in the management of AD. Practical counseling points for pharmacists to provide individualized care and proper selection of therapy to patients with AD who are initiating therapy with JAK inhibitors will also be discussed. Faculty experts will review audience questions and identify best practices in the management of AD. o The Role of JAK Inhibitors in the Management of Atopic Dermatitis: Latest Advances and Best Practices for the Pharmacist o Introduction of faculty, affiliations, and disclosures We would like to thank Sarah Lant, PharmD for her contribution in developing the content for this podcast. Lana Gerzenshtein, PharmD and Sarah Lant have no relevant financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose. o 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 contact hours of knowledge-based credit. This activity is supported by educational grants from Incyte. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Introduction of faculty and disclosures:

Dr. Katherine Tobon is a clinical pharmacy specialist in malignant hematology with Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, Florida.

Dr. Tobon has no relevant financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose.

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 contact hours of knowledge-based credit.

This activity is supported by an educational grant from Pharmacyclics LLC, an AbbVie Company and Janssen Biotech, Inc., Administered by Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC and BeiGene, Ltd.

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Join us today as we talk all things continuous glucose monitoring with a diabetes care and education specialist, Dr. Diana Isaacs. Learn more about the barriers and challenges associated with using CGM for your patients and strategies to overcome these challenges. In addition, Dr. Diana Isaacs walks us through the newest technologies and innovations in the diabetes management space as diabetes care has transformed drastically in the last decade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I want to highlight the work of another pharmacy and entrepreneur colleague, Dr. Stephanie Young Moss (aka “Yomo”). She caught my eye on Instagram, where she shines her light on wellness, family dynamics, pharmacy practice, and disparities in healthcare. A practical tip that she shared in the episode has stuck with me, about how learning goes both ways. For example, shadowing allows healthcare students to learn from professionals, but the mentors also get the opportunity to learn. A relationship with someone different than you helps you understand where they’re coming from and how you can serve different populations.

Dr. Stephanie received her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Xavier University of Louisiana College of Pharmacy and a Masters of Health Services Administration with a concentration in Health Economics from The University of Wyoming. She has worked in various areas in pharmacy, Community, Regulatory Compliance, Managed Care, and Health Economics and Outcomes Research.

Over the past 20 years Dr. Moss has advocated for decreasing disparities in health care through her volunteer work. She uses her platform to educate families across the U.S. on ways to decrease and eliminate health disparities by incorporating simple wellness and mental health techniques. Dr. Moss has shared her views on international and national podcasts and local television news stations.

Dr. Stephanie is the creator of the website www.drstephanieyomo.com where you will find practical health and wellness tips, ways to reduce healthcare disparities and simple tips for health and wellness professionals to enhance their presence on social media so they can stand out in their niche, build a successful brand and advocate for important causes. She is also the owner of Integrative Pharmacy Outcomes and Consulting, which focuses on educating underserved communities on ways to reduce and prevent health disparities.

For nearly 2 decades, Dr. Stephanie has served on various boards and volunteer organizations that focus on health equity, decreasing implicit bias, addressing social determinants of health and empowering communities to advocate for their health. She has served on the boards for The Minority Health Coalition of Marion County and Eskenazi Health Center where she has served as the Clinical Quality Committee Chair, Board Secretary and is currently the Board Treasurer. She resides in Indianapolis, Indiana.

You can connect with Dr. Yomo on all social media (@Dr. Stephanie Yomo) and www.drstephanieyomo.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Please join the discussion with David George from Total Dose Pharmacy and First Financial Loan Officer, Drew Hegi from First Financial Bank.

David George is one of the founders of Total Dose Pharmacy that was established in 2013. He began the startup in Oklahoma and subsequently a second store, Hutton Pharmacy. Total Dose aims to be embedded as a healthcare cornerstone of every community in which they are located. They strive to be innovative in the services and products they offer, as well as experts in provision of care and education to patients. Ultimately, their goal is to be the pharmacy franchise where patients want to receive healthcare and people want to work.

Drew Hegi, has been a Loan Officer at FFB since 2012. Drew is also an Independent Pharmacy owner. Drew enjoys coaching buyers through the details of pharmacy ownership. Clear communication helps alleviate concerns, and he understands the necessary skills and tools needed to navigate the process. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

https://www.rx-summit.com/

Dr. Mark Garofoli was live and in person at the 2022 RxSummit Conference which hosted anyone and everyone affiliated with and touched by our country's Drug Crisis. The "Pain Guy" spoke with many federal and state leaders (including our U.S. Drug Czar Dr. Gupta, our NIDA Director Dr. Volkow, DEA leadership, and so on), along with fellow conference presenters and attendees alike. Many of those conversations were recorded and contained within this dynamic conference summary episode of the Pain Pod! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) introduced the Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2022 on May 24, which would make it illegal for PBMs to engage in “spread pricing.” Spread pricing occurs when PBMs charge health plans and payers more for a prescription drug than what they reimburse to the pharmacy — and then keep the difference. For example, when a pharmacist fills a prescription, a PBM handles the process, informing the pharmacy it will be reimbursed $90.

The PBM then charges the health insurance plan $100 for processing the same prescription. The spread of $10 is pocketed by the PBMs. Related: New PBM players banking on drug pricing transparency for success The bipartisan legislation would empower the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to increase drug pricing transparency and hold pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) accountable for unfair and deceptive practices that drive up the costs of prescription drugs at the expense of consumers.

It also would prohibit arbitrary clawbacks of payments made to pharmacies and require PBMs to report to the FTC how much money they make through spread pricing and pharmacy fees.

SCPC, CEO, Alan Rosenbloom & Senior Director, Regulatory Policy at APhA, Michael Baxter join Todd Eury with the Pharmacy Podcast Network to discuss the impact of the Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2022 on the Pharmacy Profession. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this podcast episode, our host Cher Pastore sat down with Matthew Vogel and Jami Klein – Dexcom employees and Dexcom users. Jami is a nurse and a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist. She has been living with Type 1 diabetes since 1988. Matt is a Senior Director of Marketing, focusing on Strategic Partnerships, working with insulin pump and pen integration companies, as well as Digital Health partners. Matt is also living with Type 1 diabetes. They share their personal experiences living with diabetes, their experiences using Dexcom connected devices, and how RT-CGM has improved their lives! Dexcom, Inc. empowers people to take control of diabetes through innovative continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) systems. Headquartered in San Diego, California, Dexcom has emerged as a leader of diabetes care technology. By listening to the needs of users, caregivers, and providers, Dexcom simplifies and improves diabetes management around the world. Disclaimer: This podcast is not approved for CME credit. Every diabetes treatment plan is different, individual results may vary – nothing you hear on this podcast should be considered medical advice. All claims are supported by clinical evidence referenced in the show notes. For clinical study results, please refer to Dexcom G6 User Guide. For product-related questions, please refer to instructions for use. For complete safety information, go to dexcom.com/safety-information Smart devices are sold separately. For a list of compatible smart device visit Dexcom.com/compatibility Fingersticks required for diabetes treatment decisions if symptoms or expectations do not match readings. Data from collaborator devices and products must be verified by those collaborator devices and products. Users should confirm data and connections with their collaborator devices and products. The Dexcom G6 Continuous Glucose Monitoring System (Dexcom G6 System) is a real time, continuous glucose monitoring device indicated for the management of diabetes in persons aged 2 years and older. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Finding Your Way: a Conversation with Dr. David Marley, PharmD PUTT founder Dave Marley's recently released book is an exploration of his own extraordinary life. Listen in on this incredibly honest discussion that twists and turns through business ownership, addiction, pharmacy, family, and one man's journey that navigated it all. Book: Finding Your Way by Dr. David Marley, PharmD

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In struggling to keep up with everyday demand, health system pharmacies must overcome disparate data systems, inadequate information flow, and incongruous workarounds that significantly reduce inventory accuracy. Find out how pharmacy leaders break down these data silos with advanced analytical tools that provide visibility, insight, and workflow enhancements, leading to inventory optimization and cost reduction.In struggling to keep up with everyday demand, health system pharmacies must overcome disparate data systems, inadequate information flow, and incongruous workarounds that significantly reduce inventory accuracy. Find out how pharmacy leaders break down these data silos with advanced analytical tools that provide visibility, insight, and workflow enhancements, leading to inventory optimization and cost reduction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode, we are joined by Dr. Kristen Archibald who is the Chief Operations Officer and Director of Clinical Services for West Towne Pharmacy and Princeton Drug in Johnson City, TN and is also co-owner of Chinook Pharmacy in Lafayette, CO. Dr. Archibald is passionate about community service, disease state education, and patient advocacy, which are perfectly blended in her current role. In today's episode, we learn about the unique challenges and rewards of leading DSMES classes for underserved populations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I have known Rob Kress RPh, since 2014 and he was the first pharmacist who was talking about functional pharmacy and the opportunity for pharmacists in functional medicine. Rob, graduated from Temple University School of Pharmacy in Philadelphia PA in 1994. After becoming disenchanted with chemical dominant based medical system, Robert took his passion for nutrition and became board certified in clinical nutrition through the Clinical Nutrition Certification Board, as well as trained as a compounding pharmacist through the Professional Compounding Centers of America.

During this time, he opened his own compounding and nutritional clinic, which blossomed into a complete anti-aging clinic housing other integrative practitioners. Robert became a Certified Clinical Nutritionist, certified in Quantum Reflex Analysis, a practice of kinesiology, as well as have trained and certified in other modalities such as Reiki and auricular acupuncture, a primal health coach, a licensed yoga instructor, and most recently a certified @movnat instructor.

Currently, Robert consults with both with patients to enhance their health through lifestyle medicine as well other practitioners to help integrate, promote and implement natural medicine in their practices. Robert also provides regular educational Wellness Workshops and writes regularly on the topic of lifestyle medicine and integrative care.

Robert believes as pharmacists, we are offered the perfect opportunity to integrate natural medicine into our practices, as its core to the history of pharmacy. Patients are looking for natural solutions for their health, while practitioners are looking towards integrative care to help solve their clients problems and enhance their practices. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode Greco DeValencia, VP of Pharmacy lending at Live Oak Bank talks with Tom Knapp of Brown & Fortunato about an essential step of the acquisition process: the letter of intent and purchase agreement.

Greco De Valencia VP- Pharmacy Direct: 910-375-5921 Mobile: 916-710-6669 Email: greco.devalencia@liveoak.bank Website: www.liveoakbank.com/pharmacy

Tom A. Knapp Brown & Fortunato, Shareholder Direct: (806) 345-6344 Email: tknapp@bf-law.com Website: www.bf-law.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Paul Shelton, President of PharmaComplete Consulting Services, sits down with Frances Nahas, Chief Strategy Officer at RedSail Technologies, and guest host Evelyn Beach, Executive for Customer Success, to chat about Lean Six Sigma and how Long-Term Care pharmacies can utilize this methodology to improve workflow, reduce waste, and drive greater efficiencies.

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Dr. Alan Ao, PharmD has 10+ years experience working in retail pharmacy at an Independent pharmacy and has experiences with compounding and non-traditional medicines including cannabis.

Dr. Ao is on a mission to develop an industry where cannabis and modern-day healthcare collide while he helps to bridge the gap in education from clinicians all the way down to the patients. Alan is also focused on how to provide 3rd party reimbursement for medical cannabis.

Dr. Alan Ao is part of the following organizations & projects:

Plants and Prescriptions - Medical/Industry consultations

Society of Cannabis Clinicians - ACPE accredited pharmacy course

NJ Cannabis Certified and Minority Cannabis Academy course instructor

Collaboration with Garden State Pharmacy Owners - independent pharmacy network

Applied for an adult-use cannabis retail license recently

References:

The Effectiveness and Safety of Medical Cannabis for Treating Cancer Related Symptoms in Oncology Patients https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpain.2022.861037/full?utm_source=fweb&utm_medium=nblog&utm_campaign=ba-sci-fpain-The-effectiveness-and-safety-of-medical-cannabis-for-treating-cancer-related-symptoms-in-oncology-patients

Plants and Prescriptions: https://plantsandprescriptions.com/

Mississippi medical marijuana card applications open June 1st All applications will go through the State Health Department and require a physician’s approval. https://www.actionnews5.com/2022/05/31/mississippi-medical-marijuana-card-applications-open-june-1st/

North Carolina Medical Marijuana Bill Set For Senate Vote, As Poll Shows Overwhelming Public Support https://www.marijuanamoment.net/north-carolina-medical-marijuana-bill-set-for-senate-vote-as-poll-shows-overwhelming-public-support/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guests:

Dr. Bled Tanoe, PharmD Candace Olusola, RPh, PharmD

All over social media, we are seeing the hashtag #PizzaIsNotWorking, created by Bled Marchall Tanoe, PharmD, an Oklahoma pharmacist. It’s a catchphrase to show that pharmacy staff is not motivated by an occasional pizza party which seems to be the solution for under-staffing by the major retail chain pharmacies throughout the country.

The Pharmacy Podcast Network has been supportive of the PINW movement since the beginning. If you're not already aware of PINW, please check it out. https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/pizzaisnotworking/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Christina Fontana, AKA The Pharmacist Coach®️, is a rapid transformation coach, hypnotherapist, pharmacist, and 4-time author. She helps pharmacist entrepreneurs release subconscious blocks so you can own your brilliance and scale your profitable healing business. 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 your inner light to go from burnt out pharmacist to lit up full-time entrepreneur!

Feel free to connect with Dr. Christina on her website or on her pharmacist Facebook page, Monetize Your Magic – A Community for Empath Entrepreneurs. Connect with Dr. Christina here: 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join us as we welcome Dr. Susan Cornell, PharmD, CDCES, FAPhA, FADCES, an associate director of experiential education and professor in the department of pharmacy practice at Midwestern University College of Pharmacy. Dr. Cornell provides insight into ADCES, its benefits, and obtaining credentials as a practicing pharmacist interested in diabetes care. Pharmacists are only a small portion of diabetes educators and obtaining credentialing can provide more opportunities. Listen in to learn about ways you can get involved from an esteemed pharmacist with over 25 years of experience in diabetes management. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) was passed by congress nearly 10 years ago. Its intent so to protect the integrity of the nation's drug supply chain. Until now, most of the work has been thrust upon manufacturers and distributors. But, that is changing and retail pharmacies are being required to adopt new processes to insure, document and report on the products they buy and sell. Leon Nevers, Director of Procurement and Business Development for one of the nation's most prominent grocery/pharmacy chains says the regulation's rules for pharmacies are scheduled to be enforced in Nov. 2023. Nevers shares examples of the kinds of things every pharmacy will need to know, and do, by that date. He also warns that if you are going to make it you'll need to get started now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hi, everyone, I feel privileged and blessed to be back this week with another episode for you all. Some of you may have seen on social media that I have recently had a baby so I’ve had my hands full. I also had an acute personal health emergency situation pop up but I’m hoping it’s nothing but up from here on out. All that is to say I’m a bit behind on my work, including this podcast, so thank you for sticking around and bearing with me. This next episode was recorded a while back, so I plan to have a live update on everything new that my next guest has been up to nowadays. For now, I hope you enjoy this introduction to this lovely lady! Dr. Nana Ama Quansah is a pharmacist, a diabetes functional medicine practitioner, and a business owner. She graduated from Northern Kentucky University with a Bachelor of Science in biochemistry and the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy with a Doctor of Pharmacy degree. As the founder and CEO of NAQ Pharmacy Consulting, she has empowered focused driven women living with prediabetes and type 2 diabetes to regain control of their health and be less dependent on prescription medications through lifestyle intervention, gain confidence in their ability to lose weight, and learn what to eat without being on a restrictive diet through her DITCH DIABETES ACADEMY. Her pharmacy consulting practice was established with the sole purpose of bringing a human touch to patient care and offering healthcare solutions to private clinics and independent pharmacy owners by integrating wellness programs into their practices. Prior to becoming a Diabetes health coach, Dr. Nana worked in various Fortune 500 retail companies and large hospital settings as a pharmacist. Her diverse experience has made her well versed in understanding patient needs and challenges in the healthcare system. Dr Nana’s tips have been featured on several podcasts, diabetes workshops, webinars, social media, and International Television, including PAN African TV, and GoTV Africa. Dr. Nana’s excellent leadership skills, expertise, and passion for people have aided many people with type 2 diabetes in the United States and other nations in reaching their full potential through lifestyle changes to live a healthy life. You can connect with Dr. Nana on: Instagram : @dr.nanapharmd https://www.instagram.com/dr.nanapharmd/ FB: NAQ Pharmacy Consulting https://www.facebook.com/NAQPharmacyConsulting https://linktr.ee/dr.nanapharmd Email: info@naqpharmacyconsulting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Host Jason Callori and special guests Sonia Oskouei and Jeff Baldetti from Cardinal Health as they discuss Biosimilars evolution in the pharmaceutical industry and the benefits that they can have for pharmacists and patients alike. You can subscribe to the Cardinal Health™ Counter Talk™ Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On August 21, 2021, a tragic flash flood took the lives of 20 residents and displaced over 500 families in Humphreys County Tennessee. Phipps Pharmacy had recently purchased a pharmacy in the small town of Waverly with only a population of 4000 in Humphreys County. On the Saturday morning of the flood, local residents gathered outside and ultimately inside as the flood waters climbed to within 50 yards of Phipps Pharmacy as the rains continued from overnight. Our Pharmacy Doctors, Drs. Kayla and Bri spent the morning listening to patients tell stories of how they quickly escaped the rising water. The initial stories of escaping the flood by the Waverly residents quickly turned to hearing of family members who were swept away and pets that were left trapped in the raging waters. The Phipps Pharmacy staff took the time to listen and take care of our patients on that Saturday morning but had no idea of the magnitude of the flooding. The following day, a Sunday, Dr. Jay Phipps and his family purchased 2 palettes of drinking water, all the deodorant and toothpaste and toothbrushes from a local retailer and headed to the pharmacy to access the need. Phipps Pharmacy is normally closed on Sundays but on this particular day the pharmacy was busy with patients searching for more than medications. They were looking for hope and someone to share their stories. Waverly was without running water and electricity both which would be challenges in the 90-degree August heat. Phipps Pharmacy has an external generator and provided a nice cool place for people to rest as well pick up some free personal hygiene items. Phipps Pharmacy coordinated 17 donations drop off locations across middle and west Tennessee including the other 3 Phipps Pharmacy locations. Over the next 3 weekends Phipps Pharmacy staff, family members and patients assisted in distributing thousands of the donated items to the community. The items most requested were storage totes, disposable items such as toilet paper, personal hygiene products, pet food, diapers supplies and water. Lots and lots of water. Eli, Dr. Jay’s 6-year-old, handed out stuffed animals to other children giving while their families looked for necessities. The Phipps Pharmacy staff was humbled by the number of people who stopped to get clothing for funerals for their family members. Dr. Jay reached out to many of colleagues and suppliers and the outpouring of support from the pharmacy community cross the state and nation was overwhelming. The Union University College of Pharmacy collected over $2,300 in donations which purchased supplies for the flood victims. Smith Drug Company sent a tractor trailer load of supplies that was distributed through a local shelter and Amerisource Bergen sent several shipments of needed items. The Phipps Pharmacy staff worked a local food favorite, with Poot’s BBQ, to bring over 300 hot meals to the flood victims and relief workers in the weeks after the disaster. The owners of Poot’s were so touched by the people of Waverly that they returned to Phipps Pharmacy on Thanksgiving Day to provide another 200 dinners. Phipps Pharmacy has also worked with local vendors to make and sell “Humphrey’s County Strong” merchandise including t-shirts, license tags and key chains. The proceeds of the sale of the Humphrey’s County Strong items are being donated to flood victims. Finally, Phipps Pharmacy is sponsoring “Clause for a Cause” toy drive this Christmas season to collect Christmas toys for the families affected by the flooding. The donated toys are being distributed to a local “Angel Tree” organization. Santa Clause is scheduled as a special guest to provide free pictures for the community. The hours, days, weeks and months following the flooding in Humphrey’s County Tennessee have been some of the most challenging for the staff of Phipps Pharmacy. However, the Phipps Pharmacy have been blessed exponentially by community and the profession of pharmacy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The force to align interests in prescription drug reform is greater than the status quo. Every legislator, employer, union representative, and patient has questions and worries about prescription drug pricing. Listen in as PUTTcast host Monique Whitney discusses drug pricing, legislation, PBM tactics, and everything in between with Mark Blume, Executive Director of union-based America's Agenda and Managing Director of the newly formed PBM Accountability Project. It's an eye-opening conversation you don't want to miss! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The healthcare sectors are recognizing the value of innovative and effective strategies to address the challenges of managing specialty drugs, which treat complex, chronic or rare conditions and require special administration or handling. As a strategy to control the costs associated with managing a complex patient population, the market is turning to value-based contracting, which links reimbursement or payment for aproduct to positive clinical outcomes. These trends have paved the way for an increase in limited distribution drugs (LDDs), or therapies only made available to a small number of specialty pharmacies, to give manufacturers greater oversight and control over the quality of patient care and support. Specialty drugs are the future of medicine, but they require high-touch care coordination and concerted follow-up to ensure patients remain adherent and can manage potential side effects to realize the full value of therapy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode we are joined once again by a very special guest, Jill Murphy from Pharmacy Focus Podcast, to discuss some examples of pharmacy in pop culture. In Part 1, we took a close look at the ACLS scenes from Flatliners (1990), and in Part 2 we'll examine Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors and the Witcher show and games.

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT (in Pain Management)!!!

The 2022 CDC Opioid Guideline Revision (from 2016)!!!

Join the Mark “Pain Guy” Garofoli on the Pain Pod with special guest Dr. Christopher Jones, PharmD, DrPH, MPH from the CDC for a dynamic discussion on the 2022 CDC Opioid Guideline Revision. No questions avoided, no topic left behind, as Mark and Chris review all aspects of this incredibly important advancement in pain management.

You may want to listen to this episode twice, if not ten times!!!

Come one, come all, to the Pain Pod!!!

2022 CDC Opioid Guideline Revision Resources • https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2022/02/10/2022-02802/proposed-2022-cdc-clinical-practice-guideline-for-prescribing-opioids • Email: opioids@cdc.gov Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lisa Dumkow, PharmD, BCIDP, Antimicrobial Stewardship Clinical Pharmacist, PGY-2 Infectious Diseases Pharmacy Residency Program Director, Mercy Health Saint Mary’s, Grand Rapids, MI Lacy Worden, PharmD, PGY-2 Infectious Diseases Pharmacy resident, Mercy Health Saint Mary’s, Grand Rapids MI [LP1] Dr. Dumkow & Dr. Worden have no relevant financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose

PTCE is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. This activity is approved for 1.0 contact hour of knowledge-based credit. This activity is supported by educational grants from GlaxoSmithKline. The educational objectives for this activity are: o Examine important milestones and recent updates in the treatment and management of COVID-19 o Interpret safety and efficacy data for recently approved, authorized, or investigational agents for the treatment of COVID-19 o Illustrate how pharmacists can assist with educating patients and other health care providers regarding the latest updates to the treatment of COVID-19 Summary statement of topic being discussed: This is a conversational interview which will focus on emerging therapies for the management of COVID-19 in the outpatient setting. A discussion around current and investigational therapies will be covered. Key takeaways and practical points will be the focus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Sandra Awaida is a clinical pharmacist that has been practicing in the US since 1999. She worked as an attending pharmacist at the Massachusetts General hospital which is a Harvard Medical School teaching hospital in the intensive care unit and internal medicine department where she also served on the pharmacy residency advisory committee, the MGH pharmacy research committee and a writer to the MGH pharmacy newsletter. She joined Novartis Canada working on new product launches, developing medical content and speaking on national meetings. Her passion for clinical pharmacy led her on to teach at several universities in the US and abroad until she found her calling when she founded a private cardiology practice where she incorporated Chronic Care Management, Remote Patient Monitoring or RPM and PGx. She is the founder of PreciGenX, LLC. Since 2008, she has worked to advance the non traditional role of pharmacists in medical practices and is a is a huge advocate of a preventative approach to patient care. She is constantly looking to create value by marrying cutting-edge innovative services with the highest evidence-based medicine to achieve the best outcome for her patients and increase ROI or Return of Investment for physicians. And of course she has been mentoring and coaching others to be able to do the same. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our mission as Pharmacy Professionals at Asembia's Specialty Pharmacy Summit is to effectively connect and strengthen all facets of the pharmaceutical channel by transforming ideas into meaningful innovation that optimize the experiences of patients everywhere.

“Coming together is the beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success.” is a quote we, at the Pharmacy Podcast Network keep dearly to our hearts.

Join Todd Eury as he interviews Spencer Health's Janet Kennedy, Dr. Jonathan Ogurchak; Founder of STACK, a pharmacy information management platform designed to simplify the “outside of the dispense” complexities associated with running successful pharmacy organizations, Dr. Shivani Patel, Executive Vice President of Specialty Pharmacy & Hub Technology Innovation at Asembia and Brandon Spilove, Chief Information Officer at Asembia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode, we are joined by Dr. Megan Bookser who is an ambulatory care pharmacist in Washington, PA. Dr. Bookser is the Program Manager of Ambulatory Care Pharmacy at PPCP, an independent primary care practice group. She is the Program Coordinator for PPCP’s DSMES service and along with a collaborating dietitian, leads virtual classes every other month. Today we hear about the differences and similarities between starting a DSMES service in the ambulatory care setting verses the community setting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode, we showcase two rising stars within the pharmacy profession and describe their viewpoints on the importance of DEI work within pharmacy practice. Dr. Yodit Teklu is currently an PGY2 ambulatory care pharmacy resident with the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System. Her work and practice is rooted in advancing and serving the medically underrepresented and underserved. Joining Dr. Teklu is Dr. Maya Bell, who is a PGY2 infectious diseases pharmacy resident with the University of Minnesota Medical Center. Dr. Bell has started her career with focuses on underserved health and the importance of health equity.

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Hi everyone!

I’m honored to have partnered up with the Pharmacy Podcast Network to reach a wider audience of pharmacists and other healthcare professionals that can get inspired by some of our amazing guests. Today’s guest is no different, and I can’t wait to introduce him. This episode was recorded a while back and our guest has been up to some exciting projects before we got a chance to air it, so make sure to take a look at the shownotes to check out the links we share and to explore his more recent ventures.

Dr. DeLon Canterbury is the CEO/Founder of GeriatRx, a senior care consulting company specializing in Pharmacogenomics, Medication Deprescribing, and Health Cost Savings for providers, caregivers, and patients. Fired in the height of COVID, DeLon took the opportunity to pursue his passion for patient advocacy and empowerment while battling for health equity by addressing social barriers to care. Instead of pursuing another corporate job, he invested in himself and started his own company. GeriatRx has saved his patients well over $150,000 within its first year while keeping loved ones from being involuntarily committed into a nursing home. In the past year, DeLon has garnered attention from numerous media outlets, including ABC, NBC, CBS, and PBS, while also serving as a local COVID expert.

GeriatRx is a pharmacist-led medication management company that focuses on helping overwhelmed caregivers stop their loved ones from being overmedicated using genetic-drug screening, deprescribing, and health cost savings strategies. They specialize in developing medication action plans for patients of all ages, but with a specialty in Geriatric care. Unlike your traditional pharmacist, GeriatRx develops a three month strategy to address overmedicated patients using a holistic and evidence-based approach in accordance with your prescriber so that there are no gaps in communication of care.

Founder of the Deprescribing Accelerator, DeLon envisions all pharmacists and senior care providers as Deprescribing Advocates and coaches professionals how to integrate Deprescribing into their clinical practice! He provides a concierge and personalized approach to health solutions, helping to address financial barriers to care while bridging health care gaps using a specialty service of medication therapy management. His staff are also certified pharmacogenomics counselors, meaning that they are able to screen for harmful drug interactions with your body, and get a closer look at a patient’s genes to assess harmful medication risks in therapy.

Website: www.geriatrx.org Instagram: https://www.geriatrx.org/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/geriatrx Twitter: https://twitter.com/GeriatRx Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GeriatRxInc https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoM_p87s9c5Gvv0s-2fgH7A/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pharmacist and Ortho Molecular Products Brand Manager Harry Jablonski is joined by Pharmacist and Nutrient Depletion expert Jeff Robins for a deep dive into supplement recommendations based on drug induced nutrient depletion. Learn how Jeff redefined his pharmacy business and grew supplement sales over 6 figures in a single month. Not with sales tactics or upselling, but through genuine patient care and knowledge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Randy Ward Founder of RxWorkz, has two concepts that he closely embraces. One for his work and one for his personal life. For his career in pharmacy automation, it is "If Better is possible, then Just okay is not Good enough." Hospitals, Clinics, Retail Pharmacies, nor any business should never settle but they often do. Your company's vision is unique as is your operation and your organization deserves multiple solutions and to understand truly what each has to offer. In his personal life, he believes “no man is a failure that has friends,” treats everyone as they are a friend, and embraces this wonderful life we are given. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The time to dive into remote patient monitoring is now! In this conversation, we’re talking to RPM experts Amina Abubakar and Bob Lomenick. These pharmacists, pharmacy owners and industry pioneers shed light on every aspect of remote patient monitoring programs. Starting with basic components of remote patient monitoring all the way to how to get started, what roadblocks to watch out for and how to make your program the most successful it can be. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Show Notes: https://pharmacypodcast.com/2022/04/15/real-time-real-talk-with-dexcom/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Learn how retail pharmacies are leveraging advanced digital technologies that enable them to improve patient engagement, optimize revenue performance, and deliver high-value clinical services. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our mission as Pharmacy Professionals at Asembia's Specialty Pharmacy Summit is to effectively connect and strengthen all facets of the pharmaceutical channel by transforming ideas into meaningful innovation that optimize the experiences of patients everywhere.

“Coming together is the beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success.” is a quote we, at the Pharmacy Podcast Network keep dearly to our hearts.

Join Todd Eury as he interviews Keycentrix's CEO; Luis Rodriguez, Vice President of Operations at ReCept Specialty Pharmacy; Vaughn Kinosian, Founder & CEO William Holmes with the RxSafe and VP of Technology Marcus Kennedy, and Dr First's Strategic Program Manager of Pharmacy, Heidi Polek at #AXS22! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Did you know clever crooks have found ways to place fake orders? Chuck Forsaith with the Pharmaceutical Cargo Security Coalitions shares 3 ways thieves are making money buy hacking into the supply chain and explains simple - but very important - things pharmacy owners can do to protect themselves. This is a must listen episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Camille Schrier, Miss America 2020 is currently pursuing her Pharmacy degree at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond. She completed a dual Bachelor of Science degrees in Biochemistry and systems biology. Camille blew up the onstage talent competition with a highly engaging and entertaining version of the “catalytic decomposition of hydrogen peroxide,” Ok let me repeat that. catalytic decomposition of hydrogen peroxide, and that won her Miss Virginia in June of 2019 and then Miss America in December 2019 live on NBC. While competing for the job, Camille wanted it known that “Miss America can be a scientist and a scientist can be Miss America.” She is not only the first woman to win the title using science as a talent, but also as the only Miss America to speak in the General Assembly of the UN, to become grounded by a global pandemic, and be asked to serve for two full years as a direct result of COVID-19. Since then Camille has focused on advocating for her social initiative which is called “Mind Your Meds: Drug Safety and Abuse Prevention from Pediatrics to Geriatrics” with a major focus on the opioid epidemic, as well as for exciting youth in the areas of STEM. Just last year, Camille launched her own science educational brand called “Her Royal Scientist”, which furthers her goal to inspire and educate youth and normalize females in science roles. She also works to raise awareness of the genetic condition that impacts her life, Ehlers Danlos Syndrome Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Occupation Station, meet Dan Bosley, class of '93 and now owner of two independent pharmacies, Keeseville Pharmacy and Cornerstone Drug and Gift in Rouses Point, NY. Dan always knew he wanted to be a pharmacist but didn’t originally picture himself going solo. Yet Dan was attracted to the freedom associated with working independently. He loves being able to bypass the red tape often associated with retail chains so that he and his staff can provide immediate assistance to his patients. Dan also says independent pharmacists are much more agile when it comes to trying out new solutions to healthcare needs in the community, putting them on the cutting edge of the pharmacy profession. Case in point, Dan has become hyper-connected to his local community through his pharmacy. He credits ADK Action with sparking and then supporting a plan to bring a local farmers market to his pharmacy. This eventually led to a permanent section of his pharmacies devoted to locally sourced fresh foods available for his customers. He says the ultimate goal is matching nutrition with health goals to improve the lives of patients who may be diabetic or have other conditions that would benefit from dietary changes. I’m also attaching the social media tiles and a couple of audiograms that could be used to tease the episode on your social platforms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jon Acuff, New York Times bestselling author, sits down with our hosts Frances Nahas, Chief Strategy Officer at RedSail Technologies and Jim McDonald, Vice President of Sales at RedSail Technologies, to discuss concepts from his book, "Finish: Give Yourself the Gift of Done," and ways to avoid the pitfalls that sometimes get in the way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we are joined by Dr. Danielle Kieck, an Assistant Professor of pharmacy practice at Wilkes University Nesbitt School of Pharmacy. Dr. Kieck's current practice site is Cook's Pharmacy, an independent community pharmacy in Kingston Pennsylvania. Diabetes is a passion of Dr. Kieck's and DSMES classes were one of the first services she implemented at Cook's Pharmacy. Today we talk about leveraging our students and technicians, DSMES accreditation, our favorite patient success stories, and celebrating the small wins along the way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode we are joined once again by a very special guest, Jill Murphy from Pharmacy Focus Podcast, to discuss some examples of pharmacy in pop culture. In Part 1, we'll take a close look at the ACLS scenes from Flatliners (1990), and in Part 1 (coming out next week) we'll examine Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors and the Witcher show and games. 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, Cal and Jill 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. Additional music from Pixabay and Fesliyanstudios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Jenna Carmichael is a graduate of the University of Arizona, College of Pharmacy. She completed her PGY1 at the Sierra Nevada VA Health Care System in Reno, NV, and her PGY2 in Oncology Pharmacy at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, PA. She spent 5 years working as a Clinical Oncology Pharmacist specializing in Oral Chemotherapy Medication Therapy Management for Geisinger Health Care System and over that time, grew the clinic to over 1000 patients. She also was the PGY2 Oncology Residency Program Director and a clinical researcher.

As a high achiever, over time, Jenna became burnt out, unhappy in her career and life, and knew things needed to change. She was able to find herself again through personal discovery and holistic healing methods. Naturally, she wanted to share this knowledge with her patients but found that the traditional Western Medicine structure didn’t allow for the combination of all of her knowledge.

Dr. Carmichael now runs her own practice as a Holistic Oncology Pharmacist and Health Coach, Wobbly Arrow Wellness. She works virtually with women on the cancer journey looking for a different perspective on wellness. She combines her knowledge in the oncology space along with holistic healing methods of meditation, reiki, and yoga to help empower her clients to choose the path that works the best for their goals. She also offers genetic testing services to get a true, personalized idea of how her clients process their medications for safe and effective therapy.

______ Connect with Jenna via: Website: www.wobblyarrowwellness.com Email: jenna@wobblyarrowwellness.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wobblyarrowwellness Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/beacancercontrarian Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenna_carmichael/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenna-carmichael-42267218/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Ken Thai, CEO of 986 Pharmacy and Past President of the California Pharmacists Association (CPHA). He is also an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice at USC School of Pharmacy and Western University of Health Sciences teaching students on entrepreneurship. He has over 20 years of pharmacy experience in independent pharmacy setting, out-patient pharmacy as well as long term care. Dr. Thai currently owns and operates multiple independent pharmacies specializing in retail, long term care, compounding, infusion, and specialty throughout Southern California and Nevada. California Pharmacists Association (CPHA) is the largest state association representing the pharmacy profession in all practice settings. The Western Pharmacy Exchange (WPE) event presented by CPHA is the largest annual premier west coast experience for pharmacists of all specialties. CPhA is committed to advocating for the entire pharmacy profession, not just pharmacists. Join Todd Eury as he interviews Dr. Ken Thai while attending the #WPE2022 conference, in Las Vegas, Nevada. This episode is sponsored by RxSafe leaders in pharmacy automation for community pharmacy Innovators. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you attending the #Asembia2022 Specialty Pharmacy Summit in Las Vegas? If so, then let's connect! The team will be on site and ready to show you how spencer can create a transformational experience for your patients. CLICK HERE: https://hubs.li/Q018_Mbp0 We talk with Mathew Thompson Director Of Strategic Partnerships at Spencer Health Solutions, Inc. Headed to Asembia's 2022 Specialty Pharmacy Summit? The Spencer Health Solutions team will be at the Asembia Summit and we're very interested in meeting potential pharmacy partners to enroll in the Spencer-Certified Pharmacy Partner Network. Stop by Booth 115 or send us an email to schedule a time to chat while you're in Vegas. Each year, the Summit welcomes leading organizations including pharmacies, health systems, pharma/biotech manufacturers, drug wholesalers, pharmacy benefit managers, health plans, technology companies, digital health companies, service providers, financial & consulting firms, and other key industry stakeholders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Checks & Balances: Medication Management in the OR The Operating Room is a dynamic setting. The medications used are high risk and need immediate monitoring and oversight. At any moment, a patient’s condition can turn critical. Find out how pharmacy and anesthesia leaders at Atrium Wake Forest Baptist implemented solutions to help them ensure patient safety, drug availability, and compliance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Host Jason Callori and special guests Jerrica Mathis, Nathan Constable, and Doug Hoey as the discuss the current legal landscape of the Pharmaceutical Industry including DIR fees and newly introduced legislation centering around provider status for pharmacists. You can subscribe to the Cardinal Health™ Counter Talk™ Podcast on Spotify, Apply Podcasts and wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

THUG DRUGS! With a name like that, it has to be good! Even better than Smuckers (Age old ad slogan for jelly/jam)! Grab your Cup of Joe and sit back, or better yet, work out, go for a jog, as this episode will pump, you, UP!

From Caffeine to Cocaine with a jolt of Meth, the PAIN GUY on the PAIN POD will discuss legal and illicit stimulants in the realms of pain management, substance use disorder (addiction), and our communities, and globe for that matter.

Get ready for some homework, as you’ll definitely end up watching Breaking Bad, The Wire, and maybe even Scarface for the 222nd time (only pharmacists will get the pun there!).

Come one, come all, to the Pain Pod!!!

FreeCE Substances of Abuse Specialty Pharmacist (SASP) Certificate https://www.freece.com/Programs/SeriesCertification/ab66a419-b5e5-458b-9494-0acb6af1be92

Drug/Overdose Trends

https://www.drugabuse.gov/drug-topics/trends-statistics/overdose-death-rates

https://www.iqvia.com/insights/the-iqvia-institute/reports/prescription-opioid-trends-in-the-united-states

2005 Combat Meth Act & State Pseudoephedrine Restrictions

https://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/meth/cma2005_general_info.pdf

https://odcp.ky.gov/Pages/Cold-Allergy-Medication-Restrictions.aspx

Wasping

https://amp-livescience-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/amp.livescience.com/65954-wasp-spray-overdose-meth.html

https://abcnews.go.com/Health/dangerous-drug-trend-called-wasping-combines-meth/story?id=54068422

Methgators!!! https://time.com/5627237/tennessee-flush-drugs-meth-gators/

Illicit Substances Resources

Erowid

DEA Reports

Drugs of Abuse

National Drug Threat Assessment

INCB (International Narcotics Control Board)

UNODC (United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime)

European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction

CESAR (Center for Substance Abuse Research)

NIDA (National Institute on Drug Abuse)

Online Blogs

Blue Light

Drug Forum

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In this episode Greco DeValencia, VP of Pharmacy lending at Live Oak Bank talks with Ollin and Scotty Sykes of Sykes & Company, P.A. about an essential step of the acquisition process: structuring and evaluating a business purchase.

Greco De Valencia VP - Pharmacy Direct: 910-375-5921 Mobile: 916-710-6669 Email: greco.devalencia@liveoak.bank Website: www.liveoakbank.com/pharmacy

Ollin B. Sykes, CPA.CITP, CMA Direct: 252-632-0012 Email: ollin@sykes-cpa.com Twitter: @OllinSykes Website: https://www.sykes-cpa.com/

Scotty Sykes, CPA, CFP® Direct: 252-632-0026 Email: scott@sykes-cpa.com Twitter: @ScottySykesCPA Website: https://www.sykes-cpa.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topic: Understanding Patient Care Coordination Across the Healthcare Spectrum Podcast Participants: Mike Baldzicki (AscellaHealth), Kollet Koulianos (VP, NHF) and Dr. Ken Mankoski (Neurologist – MS) Optime Care | National Association of Specialty Pharmacy (NASP) and The Pharmacy Podcast Network have come together to develop and host a collaborative Podcast Series. The following steps are needed to start the development of the series: Podcast Series: This will be a series of 4 Podcast, with the last one being LIVE out at the NASP 2022 Annual Meeting & Expo - Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center, Orlando Florida September 19-22, 2022 Podcast Series will be focused on the Patient Journey Mapping Experience Across the Specialty Pharmacy & Healthcare Spectrum, addressing internal & external factors that impact specialty pharmacy channel and services to the patient, involving key stakeholders: Physician, Specialty Pharmacy, Employer, and Insurer, as well as the prescription (Product) process work-stream from manufacture to member coordination of infusion administration – this will include areas of focus based on product criteria, price, site of care, clinical management, health plan design, complexity of administration, specialty handling, and overall patient compliance & engagement.. Podcast Series dates are tentatively targeted for: April 21st 2022, May 26th 2022, June 23rd 2022 and at LIVE NASP event on September 21st 2022 There will be a marketing collaborative and PR campaign developed to promote each podcast across organizational memberships Each Podcast Series will be recorded and information gathered to develop and deliver an inclusive Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A true story and practical guide designed to help you with the pharmacy residency application process and better prepare you for each step along the way. In this book, you'll be able to find valuable information such as... - Recommended skills to build during your pharmacy career - Things to consider when applying to pharmacy residency programs - Simple steps to help you write and organize a strong curriculum vitae - Practical tips to be prepared for Midyear Clinical Meeting - Step-by-step guide to application and interview preparation - Sample letter of intent, interview questions, and more.

Author & Guest: Dr. Diana Kirste, PharmD https://www.linkedin.com/in/diana-kirste-a1516819b/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Please join us as we dive into a conversation with two ambulatory care pharmacists and a dietitian to explore their DSMES and diabetes education at the Zufall Health Clinic in New Jersey. Listen in as they share their interprofessional practice and structure of their curriculum to help various patient populations overcome barriers to diabetes care. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How does pharmacy translate into politics? Listen in as our hosts Monique Whitney and PUTT board member Oliver Lackey chat with Oklahoma's Chris Schiller - the newest pharmacist vying for a Congressional seat. Learn about "pharmacy politics", and the reasons why getting involved and educating our legislators on the real issues in healthcare are so critically important.

In this Episode: Monique Whitney, PUTT Executive Director Oliver Lackey, PharmD, PUTT board member, Oklahoma Chris Schiller, PharmD www.schillerforcongress.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In recognition of National Adverse Drug Event Awareness Day, March 24, 2022, Dr. Becky Winslow, CEO of inGENEious RX Precision Medicine Consultants, and Dr. Behnaz Sarrami, PGx Medical Science Liaison of Missouri Pharmacogenomics Consulting, teamed up to cohost a special live episode of the PGx for Pharmacists Podcast.

In this episode, Dr. Winslow and Dr. Sarrami interview Ms. Kristine Ashcraft, STRIPE Steering Committee member; former CEO and founder of YouScript; director of medical affairs at Invitae; a BIS Research recognized top 25 leading voice in precision medicine; and author of multiple publications on both the clinical and economic benefits of PGx testing, and Ms. Rachel Brummert, Special Government Employee (SGE) at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration; contributor at Drugwatch and Medshadow Foundation; and nationally recognized patient safety advocate who has turned the pain she suffered from an adverse drug event into her purpose.

Topics discussed in this episode include:

The financial and clinical costs resulting from adverse drug events' (ADEs) morbidity and mortality.

Pharmacogenomic testing as a tool to mitigate ADEs.

The Right Drug Dose Now Act which was recently introduced by Representatives Swalwell and Emmer and whose intent is to update the Department of Health and Human Services’ National Action Plan for Adverse Drug Event Prevention to include funding for pharmacogenomics testing advocacy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

RxSafe | Heart Health Panel Discussion

Panelists: Sandra Awaida, PharmD Jennifer Marquez, PharmD Dr. Nathan S. Bryan, PhD Brittany R. Messer, PharmD The pharmacist plays an important role in the prevention of cardiovascular diseases, mainly through patient education, counseling, detection, and control of specific risk factors. Join RxSafe as we present experienced pharmacists and experts who will share their knowledge of best practices that have a direct impact on heart health outcomes that community pharmacies can implement in their practices. Dr. Messer is a clinical pharmacy specialist practicing with the cardiology department at Marshall Health. She completed residency at the VA Medical Center in Huntington, West Virginia, where she gained experience with heart failure medication optimization, anticoagulation management and cardiovascular disease state management, such as lipids and hypertension, in both the inpatient and ambulatory settings. Dr. Messer currently works closely with the heart failure clinic and general cardiology at Marshall Cardiology. Dr. Awaida is founder of PreciGenX, a company that helps other physicians and pharmacists grow their businesses by incorporating CCM, RPM, and PGx services in their practices. She utilizes patient monitoring and evidence-based pharmacotherapy and pharmacogenomics to prevent, predict and personalize medication therapy to improve outcomes for her patients. Dr. Marquez is an experienced, residency-trained, oncology board-certified, and PGx-certified pharmacist. She is passionate about helping patients and providers overcome drug therapy challenges. Dr. Bryan was the first to describe nitrite and nitrate as indispensable nutrients required for optimal cardiovascular health. Dr. Bryan has published a number of highly cited papers and authored or edited 5 books. He is an international leader in molecular medicine and nitric oxide biochemistry.

Panel Overview: Cardiovascular disease is highly prevalent, affecting 4 of every 10 Americans, and its costs are expected to exceed $1.1 trillion by 2035, noted from a study published by the Journal of American Heart Association. The pharmacist plays a relevant role in primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular diseases, mainly through patient education and counseling, drug safety management, medication review, monitoring and reconciliation, detection and control of specific cardiovascular risk factors and clinical outcomes. Pharmacists can be a key source of support for individuals looking to manage their heart health. Many of the conditions that increase the risk of heart disease require medication to treat, and taking those medications as prescribed can help reduce the risk of a cardiovascular event. This discussion is about the panelists experience and knowledge of heart health best practices, suggested supplements like Nitric Oxide, lowering cholesterol, and many other topics which have a direct impact on heart health education and programs for Community Pharmacies to implement in their practices. What is the link between cholesterol and heart disease? Many years of scientific studies have shown a close relationship between cardiovascular disease and cholesterol levels. Your doctor may request a lipid profile—a test that shows the levels of LDL (bad cholesterol), HDL (good cholesterol), and triglycerides in your blood—to assess your risk for developing heart disease. What about the risk of liver damage from taking statin medications? The frequency of liver problems with statin therapy is actually quite low. Less than 1 percent of people have to stop taking statins because they develop liver problems. Long-term trials have confirmed the safety of statins—the latest guidelines do not suggest a need to monitor people on statins who have normal liver function. In addition, in some cases where there is evidence of fat deposits in the liver, statin therapy may actually improve liver function tests. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can a 300 square foot front-end make a difference in the success of a community pharmacy? Oh yes! Says Shahida Choudhry, PharmD and owner of The Palms Pharmacy in Tampa, FL. Since opening, from scratch, six years ago Shahida has learned a lot, and part of that learning came from a serendipitous relationship with the star of the reality TV show, The Prophet. Following his advice, Shahida totally rethought and rearranged her 300 square foot front end and turned it into a profit center on its own right, and into a magnet that attracts patients to her remarkable pharmacy. You can hear what she did on inspiring podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Overview. American Pharmacists Association (APhA) Annual Meeting & Exposition is organized by American Pharmacists Association (APhA) and will be held from Mar 18 - 21, 2022, Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, San Antonio, Texas, United States of America. The Pharmacy Podcast Network was selected as the media partner. Here's the POST-Conference summary: Episode 2 Guests:

Dr. Sean Jefferey

Dr. Atonio Ciacia

Dr. Manek Emmen (Spelling is a guess)

Dr. Marci Strauss

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Cloud technology has been ubiquitous for some time now and its usefulness to long-term care pharmacy can provide optimum benefits -- driving greater efficiency, business continuity, and doing so more quickly, accurately, and securely. Join hosts Frances Nahas and Jim McDonald as they sit down with Bob Bates, president of Integra and QS/1, as he shares why cloud technology should be an integral part of a long-term care operations and what Integra is doing to help their customers maximize this technology. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Overview. American Pharmacists Association (APhA) Annual Meeting & Exposition is organized by American Pharmacists Association (APhA) and will be held from Mar 18 - 21, 2022, Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, San Antonio, Texas, United States of America. The Pharmacy Podcast Network was selected as the media partner. Here's the POST-Conference summary: Episode 1 Guests:

Dr. Wendy Buckstein, PharmD

Dr. Mark Garofoli, PharmD

Bruce Kneeland and Dr. Zack Renfrow

Dr. Bled Tanoe, PharmD

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Medical Affairs will be discussed in this episode of the DarshanTalks podcast. Host Darshan Kulkarni welcomes guest Irene von Hennigs. Irene von Hennigs, Pharma D who is Vice President Medical Affairs at ChemoCentryx talks about her journey and specifically about medical affairs. She is been in the pharma industry and medical affairs for a period of 26 years. While in her consulting career she started her own company partnering with pharmaceutical companies and ChemoCentryx was one of them. There are pros and cons to consulting versus being on board, consulting business was at first for her, and held that position for about six months in ChemoCentryx. She was keen on building medical affairs and fascinated by the science of it. A pertinent question was asked - how do you build a medical affairs team? - on this, the expert answered it depends on the structures, procedures, priorities, and recruitment ( building the team and bringing in the right individuals) She mentioned the process of the structure that has been undertaken by the organization. The one-word answer was 'data', she also mentioned usage of clinical trials data and extracting it, but the prominent part is the right minds putting the effort while finding and training such minds enables building a strong team.

The complement science, also known as complement cascade, is a part of the immune system that enhances (complements) the ability of antibodies and phagocytic cells to clear microbes and damaged cells from an organism, promote inflammation, or immune oneself from the infection. They then talked about building relationships and healthcare is a relationship business for eg., physician relationship with the patient, company's relationship with the physician, etc. Speaking of relationship-building she explained about the company focusing on various databases like publications, speaking engagement, medical leadership, academic institutions, centers of excellence for disease state and one can compile a list for this purpose. Collecting and forming a certain list is performed by any company however giving a human touch and tweaking the list is of utmost importance for building relationships thereon. In the mid-segment, it was asked how GDPR impacts the formation of the company, and the regulatory side was discussed. In closing, she talked about the field medical team should include the right team, the right talent, they have to have the right training and the resources to represent the company

Connect with us: Website: http://www.darshantalks.com Law Firm: http://www.kulkarnilawfirm.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/darshantalks

Disclaimers: 1. This discussion is merely an oral discussion and should not be relied upon solely on its own to support any conclusion of law or fact. 2. The discussion does not and should not reflect any individual products status as safe, efficacious, adulterated, or misbranded or meeting or not meeting expectations at a local, state, federal, or international agency or organization. 3. The discussion should not be construed to be complete advice that is right for you and may not necessarily represent a specific product. 4. This discussion is provided for general educational purposes and should not be construed as legal advice, regulatory advice, or medical advice. 5. This does not create an attorney-client relationship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PDS is 100% focused on equipping independent pharmacy owners with the skills they need to make their life better and their business more valuable. Each year, PDS hosts the leading independent pharmacy business conference, The PDS Super-Conference has thousands of pharmacy owners attend to discover what’s hot and what’s working right now in the industry. The Pharmacy Podcast Network was a proud media partner of the PDS 2022 Event. Special Guests:

Sebastian Dennison

The RxDelivered Team

InView Team

Debbie Marcello - Happier at Home

Dan Benamoz, RPh

Chip Phillips

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LYFE Balance was founded by Dr. Tamar Lawful, PharmD, a Doctor of Pharmacy, Pharmacogenomic Specialist, Certified Ketogenic Nutrition Specialist professional. She founded LYFE Balance to help others maintain a healthy lifestyle, rebalance their health and embrace self-care; all while making it normal to Love Yourself First Every day. Integrating her love for relaxation, health and pharmacy, Tamar provides health coaching to clients who are ready to take control of their health. LYFE Balance is a holistic nutrition health coaching practice that re-balances lives through diet and lifestyle changes. We do not promote any one specific diet, but work with you to develop and maintain the best nutrition for your health. Everyone is different and health is not cookie-cutter. Our founding belief is that food is medicine and like medicine, food can influence your overall health. Your Health Coach is a pharmacist, nutrition and genomic specialist. She will work with you to Achieve and maintain your health by using a personalized approach. Whether it be weight loss, sleep, mood or life-balance, the power to transform is in your hands. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The role of the community pharmacist is changing as millions of Americans rely on community pharmacists to provide a new level of care during this healthcare challenged time. Independent pharmacists are able to take active roles to improve outcomes for their patients and lower costs for payers and patients alike.

Todays special guest is Dr. Rina Shah, PharmD. Rina is Group Vice President of Pharmacy Operations and Services at Walgreens. Her passion for pharmacy has been centered around transforming patient care to make an impact on patients’ lives as well as empowering those around her to do more.

In her current role, Rina leads a team that is responsible for pharmacy operations, services and specialty pharmacy across 9,000+ Walgreens pharmacies. In the last year, Rina has led Walgreens pharmacy response to COVID-19, implementing changes such as waiving prescription delivery fees, initiating proactive outreach by pharmacists to vulnerable patients, and enhancing team member and customer safety protocols. In addition to her current role, she now leads pharmacy operations for COVID-19 vaccination services.

Rina helped launch Feel More Like You in 2019, a health and beauty service available at no cost to help people living with cancer manage the medical and physical changes associated with cancer treatment. She also spearheaded the creation of a new team of dedicated pharmacists at Walgreens called Health Outcomes Pharmacists. Often outside of a traditional retail setting, these specialized pharmacists work closely with patients most at-risk of medication non-adherence to address barriers that could prevent them from taking their medications as prescribed. In 2020, Rina led the pharmacy team that secured the first enterprise-wide URAC accreditation in Specialty Pharmacy for more than 300 community-based specialty pharmacies. Often patients with life-changing health challenges need support from their pharmacy team in their local community, this accreditation assures patients of the high standards of care in place as they access their medications and understand their treatment.

She began her career at Walgreens in 1998, where she held various pharmacy roles in store. In 2007, Rina joined the corporate support center to lead several pharmacy-specific initiatives across the organization, including the launch of the Walgreens immunizations program chain-wide. The program increased immunization rates among customers covering 7 million people. She has also led sales operations and client services within market access.

Rina was recognized by Crain’s Chicago Business as one of “40 under 40” for her leadership at Walgreens, by Fierce Healthcare as one of 2020’s Most Influential Minority Executives, and by Drug Store News as one of the Top Women in Retail for her business excellence. Rina is actively involved with the UIC College of Pharmacy, APhA, NASP, the CDC and NACDS.

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The Pharmacist & Physician Opioid Collaborative Part 5 - Pain Care Labs with Dr. Amy Baxter Dr. Baxter directs innovation, invention, operations and strategy for Pain Care Labs. After graduating from Yale University and Emory Medical School, as a double boarded pediatric emergency physician Dr. Baxter founded PEMA Emergency Research while also founding Pain Care Labs (initially called MMJ Labs). Her contributions to science include creating and validating a pediatric pictorial nausea scale for nausea research, creating a liver enzyme algorithm to time abusive abdominal injury, creating the M-Stim platform for external pain relief, and extensive NIH scientific review group work. Accomplishments include pain and sedation textbook chapters, publications, national and international invited lectures, and testimony before HHS on the impact of needle fear on vaccination adherence; innovation impact comes from multiple NIH SBIR Fast-Tracks and patents developing Buzzy, VibraCool, and Duotherm pain relief and opioid-sparing devices. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Looking for the best erectile dysfunction (ED) treatment? In this podcast, Dr. Greg McKettrick discusses the causes of ED, medication, and more. Currently, in the United States, over 20 million men live with erectile dysfunction. A variety of factors can cause ED; however, underlying diseases are often the culprit, including: diabetes, kidney disease, neurological diseases, and vascular disease. Other lifestyle factors can increase the likelihood of ED, such as smoking, alcohol, and medications. ED can also result from daily stressors, including anxiety, depression, and generalized anxiety. Thankfully, ED medications and treatments today are available in a variety of options. Visit us at Stanley Specialty Pharmacy so we can find the best option for you.

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Join host Jenna Carmichael, PharmD as she discusses A multi-center, double-blind, randomised study of the Lavender oil preparation Silexan in comparison to Lorazepam for generalized anxiety disorder with guest Kari Coody, PharmD.

Kari Coody is a Christian, wife, mom, Integrative Health Practitioner, Pharm D., and co-host of Take the Upgrade Podcast. Helping women prioritize their health is a real passion after seeing how broken the healthcare system is. She loves putting the pieces together and getting to the root cause of her client's issues and walking on their journey with them. Kari’s greatest role is being a wife to BJ and mom to Edy and Cooper.

Article link: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19962288/ Silexan link: https://www.naturesway.com/products/calmaid

To learn more about our guest, Kari Coody: Website: www.karicoody.com IG: www.instagram.com/karicoody

Kari is also offering a free Natural Health Toolkit here: https://kari-coody.aweb.page/p/72c3dc98-a4f0-4cc9-8b05-4b7247264d67

Dr. Jenna Carmichael of Wobbly Arrow Wellness is a holistic oncology pharmacist and health coach. She works with women on the cancer journey looking for a different perspective on wellness. She combines her knowledge in the oncology space along with holistic healing methods of meditation, reiki, and yoga to help empower her clients to choose the path that works the best for their goals. She also offers genetic testing services to get a true, personalized idea of how her clients process their medications for safe and effective therapy. Go to www.wobblyarrowwellness.com to learn more about her services. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Scott Knoer, PharmD is the CEO of the American Pharmacists Association. Scott has been very vocal about the FDA eliminating barriers to Pharmacists prescribing COVID antivirals and how the American Medical Association (AMA) seeming to be more concerned with their 'turf' and political position compared to the benefit to public health within America. Amesh Adalja, MD wrote in MedPage Today, an article titled: "A Successful 'Test-to-Treat' Program Requires All Hands on Deck" Within the article, Dr. Adalja wrote. In encouraging news, President Biden just announced a new plan to increase faster access: test-to-treat. The plan will enable pharmacies to become one-stop shops for COVID-19 diagnosis and oral antiviral treatment. Having treatment available at the point-of-diagnosis has the potential to significantly improve prescribing rates, which will have the downstream impact of reducing hospitalizations. More sick patients will quickly be able to access treatment. "We can't have a guild-like mentality that seeks to use government force to exclude qualified persons from engaging in a field for which the AMA wants physicians to be the exclusive purveyors. This has been evident in organized medicine's general opposition to expanded practice scopes for nurse practitioners, physician assistants, psychologists, and -- as is clear -- pharmacists. It's bad enough to advocate for this on a day-to-day basis. To do so during a public health emergency, where all hands are needed on deck, is destructive." -- Amesh Adalja, MD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tune into the Darshan Talks Podcast as we discuss pharmacy law. The host Darshan Kulkarni invites guest Erin Albert to share her insights, views, experiences, and much more. Erin Albert PharmD JD MBA CPBS CHVP - Edutainer, is a Kinetiq Health Pharmacy Benefit Practice Leader at Apex Benefits, Co-Host of The Point Podcast, President of American Society for Pharmacy Law.

The conversation began with the question of what is pharmacy law on which the expert explained that it is a curious intersection of pharmacists and regulatory aspects. While pharmacy is already a highly regulated industry, it offers various niches for lawyers who are now pharmacists. For example, one person might know the life sciences and regulatory aspect but completely not expertise in reimbursement. It is the broader intersection of law and the pharmacy profession.

Erin leads ASPL. ASPL is a combination of lawyers, pharmacists, and pharmacists-lawyers who like to talk about pharmacy, law, ethics, and policy that directly relate to healthcare. They are in total five hundred members associated with ASPL, an annual conference is held every year, two and half days of legal and pharmacy education. ASPL helps develop leadership, education and brings thought leaders in the space of pharmacy and law to work on a year-long project

Disclaimers: 1. This discussion is merely an oral discussion and should not be relied upon solely on its own to support any conclusion of law or fact. 2. The discussion does not and should not reflect any individual products status as safe, efficacious, adulterated, or misbranded or meeting or not meeting expectations at a local, state, federal, or international agency or organization. 3. The discussion should not be construed to be complete advice that is right for you and may not necessarily represent a specific product. 4. This discussion is provided for general educational purposes and should not be construed as legal advice, regulatory advice, or medical advice. 5. This does not create an attorney-client relationship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Where there is healthcare for people's lives, Pharmacists must be present. Where were all the Pharmacists at ViVE 2022? The very first ViVE conference was absolutely amazing. ViVE created an immersive environment for interactive learning, idea generation and collaboration for the digital health community to come TogetheRx to advance healthcare. ViVE's inaugural event was on March 6-9, 2022, in Miami Beach, Florida. Where were all the #DigitalHealth Pharmacists? The Pharmacy Podcast Network will work with HLTH and ViVE to assure Pharmacists play a greater role in Tennessee at ViVE 2023. Learn more: https://www.viveevent.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Carolina Ung of University of Macau and Dr. Joanna Harnett are conducting a study to obtain pharmacist opinions on their professional role in complementary medicines. The results of this survey will be used to inform key discussion points in a consensus process and a step towards developing an agreed and defined professional role for pharmacists in traditional and complementary medicines while establishing the support required for pharmacists to enact that role effectively. This is a public health matter implicating the quality and safe use of T&CM. The findings of this international survey contribute to the development of an international consensus regarding:

professional role of pharmacists regarding T&CM

support required to enact the role effectively and safely

More information about the study and a link to the survey can be found here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Ph_T_CM_US_20220316 The study is entirely voluntary and is completed anonymously. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pennsylvanians suffer while pharmacy middlemen profit By Suzanna Masartis Pennsylvanians are getting crushed by the costs they face at their neighborhood pharmacy counter. The situation has grown so bad that a shocking one in five Keystone State residents report they are unable to take their medications as prescribed due to the cost burden.[1] As a lawmaker and an advocate who speaks to patients in Pennsylvania every day with liver disease, diabetes and other chronic conditions, I am convinced more strongly than ever that we need to reform the prescription drug supply chain. To understand how we got here we need to understand what’s driving increasing costs. A new report found that, in 2020, manufacturers of brand-name and generic medications received only 37 cents of each dollar of the more than $680 billion spent on medications. If you look exclusively at manufacturers of brand-name medications, the drug makers are taking in just under 50 cents on the dollar. So where is the money going? Turns out that it’s little-known middlemen corporations, Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs), that are taking a bigger and bigger share of the pie.[2] PBMs were created to negotiate with insurers and drug manufacturers and establish which prescription drugs are covered by a health plan. In reality, they demand steep discounts from drug makers off of the original list price as a condition to include those drugs on the approved list of medications – and then keep the savings for themselves. But here's the real rip-off: Patients at the pharmacy counter still face co-insurance charges based on the list price -- not the discounted price insurers actually pay. In other words, PBMs are enriching themselves while hiking prices for the rest of us. {3} Worse still, PBMs manipulate their powerful market position to reduce the availability of prescription medications by excluding them from formularies. PBMs make their money when they demand exorbitant rebates from drugmakers and charge patients full cost, meaning they prefer to include drugs with higher list prices on their formulary over an equally effective drug with a lower list price. As a result, a number of drugs are excluded from formularies because PBMs can’t make as much money from them. In 2020, the three largest PBMs excluded 846 FDA-approved drugs, denying patients access to more medications than ever before. This market manipulation has disastrous results for patients. A study published last year found that these practices, called “drug utilization management,” can lead patients to abandon their prescribed medications and delay treatment. Approximately 20% of prescriptions in the U.S. are never filled, according to the study.[4] This outcome is simply unacceptable, and our leaders need to take action. Congress needs to ensure that any attempt to rein in out-of-pocket prescription drug costs includes taking a close and hard look at PBMs. Doing so would go a long way toward ensuring every patient and healthcare consumer in our state can access and afford to take their medications as prescribed by their doctor. Suzanna Masartis of Pittsburgh is the CEO of the Community Liver Alliance. [1]https://www.healthcarevaluehub.org/advocate-resources/publications/pennsylvania-residents-worried-about-high-drug-costs-support-range-government-solutions [2]https://ecommunications.thinkbrg.com/44/2328/uploads/brg-pharmaceutical-supply-chain-2022.pdf?intIaContactId=24HydQaSTYqd85tTztTDcQ%3d%3d&intExternalSystemId=1 [3] https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/payer/study-drug-utilization-costs-health-industry-93b-a-year-patients-bearing-most-cost [4] https://www.healthaffairs.org/doi/full/10.1377/hlthaff.2021.00036 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Educational Objectives

Examine challenges in current treatment options for seizure clusters, including efficacy and safety, and differentiating routes of administration

Highlight considerations in treatment of seizure clusters, including addressing barriers to treatment and providing patient counseling to improve outcomes

Faculty: Gretchen M. Brophy, PharmD, BCPS, FCCP, FCCM, FCCM, FNCS, MCCM Professor Departments of Pharmacotherapy & Outcomes Science and Neurosurgery Virginia Commonwealth University, Medical College of Virginia Richmond, Virginia

Neurocritical Care Clinical Pharmacist Virginia Commonwealth University Health Richmond, Virginia

Gretchen M. Brophy, PharmD, BCPS, FCCP, FCCM, FCCM, FNCS, MCCM, has the following relevant financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose:

Grant/Research Support: Department of Defense

Consultant: UCB, Chiesi, Marinus, Alexion, Ceribell

Speakers Bureau: UCB, Chiesi

Pharmacy Times Continuing Education™ is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. This activity is approved for 0.5 contact hour (0.05 CEU) under the ACPE universal activity number 0290-0000-22-129-H01-P. The activity is available for CE credit through March 31, 2023.

This activity is supported by an educational grant from Neurelis Inc.

Gretchen M. Brophy, PharmD, BCPS, FCCP, FCCM, FNCS, MCCM is Professor of Pharmacotherapy & Outcomes Sciences and Neurosurgery at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Pharmacy, Medical College of Virginia Campus. She is a Past President of the Neurocritical Care Society. Dr. Brophy’s research interests include neuropharmacotherapy, traumatic brain injury, biomarkers, hemostasis, stroke, and status epilepticus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pittsburgh Headquartered based Pharmacy Podcast Network welcomes 3 Pittsburgh Pharmacy Business Innovators. Todd Eury welcomes Dr. Kyle McCormick to an interesting discussion with fellow pharmacy owners Shawn Nairn and Chris Antypas. Payment model changes, PBM Reform, Cost-plus pricing strategies, and some surprise growth announcements --all part of this dynamic conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Two accomplished professionals share insights into key things to look for, and to do, have a successful nutritional supplement business in your pharmacy. Dennis Song, R.Ph. and owner of Flower Mound Pharmacy in Flower Mound, Texas is doing remarkable things. Critical to his success, he says, is working closely with prescribers and finding ways for nutraceuticals to become part of their prescribing habits. Getting out of the pharmacy and taking at community events is also a key aspect of success. Mike Ewers, CEO of Medella Springs provides an “insider's” view of the way his company decides which products they can produce that meet a need in the consumer market place and how clinical and functional trials help them produce products that deliver on their promise. At the end of the day, Song says there is a need for pharmacists to get more involved in helping people prevent illness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Educational Objectives

Describe the impact of ADHD and new non-stimulant class of ADHD treatments

Highlight the role of the pharmacist in patient counseling, monitoring and medication management in ADHD

Faculty: Sandy Mullen, PharmD, BCPP Clinical Pharmacy Specialist - Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Department of Pharmacy Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Health Richmond, VA

Sandy Mullen, PharmD, BCPP, has no financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose.

Pharmacy Times Continuing Education™ is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. This activity is approved for 0.75 contact hours (0.075 CEU) under the ACPE universal activity number 0290-0000-22-127-H01-P. The activity is available for CE credit through March 30, 2023.

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In this episode of the DarshanTalks Podcast, we have a discussion about Digital Health with Bakul Patel, Director, Digital Health Center of Excellence of US FDA department. He has over 28 years of leadership, business development, marketing, product management, assessing long and short-term needs, establishing objectives, improving organizational performance, and resource management. Expertise in medical device regulations, product development processes, software engineering, embedded systems, wireless communication systems, and robotics and control systems. Masters in Electronics Engineering, MBA in International Business. Six Sigma, Black-belt certified. With all the bucket of knowledge of digital health, the conversation started off with FDA going through massive changes currently. He explains his area of work in the digital health technology sphere and leading digital health with no jurisdiction boundaries, as this sector is wide in nature, and he further explains how it's always been fun to work in such an atmosphere. When it comes down to FDA there are portions of that spectrum of digital health as it may be general wellness. According to the expert, digital health is a spectrum, a continuum, a journey for an individual and purview under FDA's jurisdiction. The focus of the conversation was on the department that the expert works and the people who don't know much about can reach out to the department for advice, suggestions, reviews or portions of review depending on the products that come to different parts of the agency. There are some policy challenges, he emphasised on FDA needs to start evolving that their agency have been actively working on with other parts of the agency. Recent guidance on digital health tech in clinical trials was launched by his department and he described all the related information and implications in this podcast.

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If you have ever wondered what government affairs executives do and how they affect the practice of pharmacy then you’ll want to spend 35 minutes listening to this episode. Mark Kinney, a pharmacist, has more spent more than 30 years meeting with elected officials and other influential officials to help them better understand the complex and important role pharmacy owners play in our society. And, as you’ll learn in this podcast, government affairs work goes far beyond PBM and DIR fee battles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode Description: On this episode, Dr. Jeffrey Shaman, Chief Science Officer at Coriell Life Sciences, and I discuss the importance of population health level pharmacogenomics versus one time pharmacogenomics tests and how clinical decision support software that integrates pharmacogenomics data into patients’ medication therapy management is a key tool to optimize population health level pharmacogenomics programs. References: 1. Real-World Impact of a Pharmacogenomics-Enriched Comprehensive Medication Management Program https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4426/12/3/421 2. Idiopathic Symptoms Resolved by Pharmacogenomics-Enriched Comprehensive Medication Management: A Case Report https://www.cureus.com/articles/81096-idiopathic-symptoms-resolved-by-pharmacogenomics-enriched-comprehensive-medication-management-a-case-report 3. Consequences of CYP2D6 Copy-Number Variation for Pharmacogenomics in Psychiatry https://www.coriell.com/resources/consequences-of-cyp2d6-copy-number-variation-for-pharmacogenomics-in-psychiatry/ 4. The Coriell personalized medicine collaborative pharmacogenomics appraisal, evidence scoring and interpretation system https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3978656/ 5. ASP Establishes March 24th as National Adverse Drug Event Awareness Day https://www.stopadr.org/blog/asp-establishes-march-24-as-national-adverse-drug-event-awareness-day-launches-awareness-campaign Guest’s Bio: Jeffrey A. Shaman, PhD, MS, is the Chief Science Officer at Coriell Life Sciences (CLS), an international leader in precision medicine. Leveraging extensive experience in genetics and pharmacology, he is a leading expert in the rapidly evolving field of pharmacogenomics (PGx), the study of how an individual’s DNA impacts his or her response to medication. Most importantly, Dr. Shaman plays a critical role in bridging the gap between genetic science and clinical application. This includes translating decades of cutting-edge genetic research into actionable insights on the safest and most effective medications for individuals based on their unique DNA and dozens of other factors. Driven to advance public health, Dr. Shaman is focused on enabling the delivery of personalized medicine at scale and empowering the most precise medical care worldwide. He consults with large employers, public and private payer organizations, healthcare systems, academic institutions, and laboratories around the globe, advising them on how to eliminate trial-and-error prescribing, improve population health, and control rising healthcare costs Dr. Shaman is dedicated to setting the industry standard for PGx and pioneering new advancements in the field. Along with his team, he actively researches and presents findings in top peer-reviewed journals and at leading industry events. He is an active member of the Clinical Pharmacogenetics Implementation Consortium (CPIC), Standardizing Laboratory Practices in Pharmacogenomics (STRIPE) Collaborative Community, Personalized Medicine Coalition (PMC), Pharmacogenomics Global Research Network (PGRN), and other organizations. Dr. Shaman holds a doctoral degree from The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Pharmacology and Molecular Sciences, where his research centered on DNA, epigenetics, and nuclear structure and function. He earned his Master of Science degree from The University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey in Cell & Developmental Biology. Dr. Shaman held a faculty position at the University of Hawai‘i Institute of Biogenesis Research before serving a fellowship at Harvard Medical School and implementing a translational research program at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and the Bedford Stem Cell Research Foundation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The unethical business practices by PBMs when it comes to our nation's seniors run the gamut from unreasonable fees and metrics to underhanded pricing models and what could easily be considered larceny against taxpayers. Join PUTTcast co-hosts Monique Whitney and Lauren Young, with special guests Tim Hamrick and Greg Reybold of APCI to discuss the results of their explosive 3Axis study, possible outcomes of the proposed CMS rule change, and why moving prescription drug plans to a NADAC pricing model is so important for lowering costs and increasing transparency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dave Teckman, Executive Chairman at ActiveRADAR joins the PBM Reform Podcast series about the impact of therapeutic interchange technologies on PBM pricing & the powerful data at the pharmacist's fingertips with ActiveRADAR. Through rigorous clinical evaluation of all drugs in over 112 therapeutic categories, ActiveRADAR first establishes which drugs are clinically equivalent and therefore therapeutic alternatives to one another. This creates our Clinical Catalog of over 26,000+ therapeutically equivalent “perfect pairs”. Then ActiveRADAR determines the economic value using plan specific data to value each drug within its respective therapeutic class and sets pricing and reimbursement accordingly. This type of program has historically been called “reference pricing”, however ActiveRADAR takes it a step further by establishing both THE CLINICAL AND ECONOMIC VALUE OF EACH AND EVERY DRUG IN EACH THERAPEUTIC DRUG CLASS. About ActiveRadar: ActiveRADAR, formerly RxTE Health, is a healthcare analytics and patient education company providing unique data-driven, cost-saving customized prescription options. Using proprietary technology, ActiveRADAR identifies the lowest cost prescription options. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PDS is 100% focused on equipping independent pharmacy owners with the skills they need to make their life better and their business more valuable. Each year, PDS hosts the leading independent pharmacy business conference, The PDS Super-Conference has thousands of pharmacy owners attend to discover what’s hot and what’s working right now in the industry. The Pharmacy Podcast Network was a proud media partner of the PDS 2022 Event. Special Guests: Jennifer Diehl, CPA, CPC, DBA PDS | Business Coach

Drew Hegi, MBA Loan Officer Pharmacy Owner dhegi@ffb1.com

Jon Allman and Mike Wilhoit Mac's Pharmacy | Hometown Pharmacies in Tennessee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What do Mexico, drugs, society, the Bible, and whiskey have in common? Join us on this episode of the PAIN POD, as Mark “Pain Guy” Garofoli chats with Sam Quinones, author of “Dreamland” and “The Least of Us”, with the later having just released in October 2021. It’s often hard to see the forest within the trees, but Sam clears the fog for all of us to whittle it down on how to provide patient care for those in pain and/or with addiction. Come one, come all, to the Pain Pod!!!

Sam Quinones https://samquinones.com/

Drug/Overdose Trends

https://www.drugabuse.gov/drug-topics/trends-statistics/overdose-death-rates

https://www.iqvia.com/insights/the-iqvia-institute/reports/prescription-opioid-trends-in-the-united-states

FreeCE Substances of Abuse Specialty Pharmacist (SASP) Certificate https://www.freece.com/Programs/SeriesCertification/ab66a419-b5e5-458b-9494-0acb6af1be92

CDC Opioid Guideline Updated Draft for Public Comment https://www.regulations.gov/docket/CDC-2022-0024/document

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What will Cost Plus Drugs mean for your pharmacy? What New Challenges does it bring and what opportunities does it present? And then what do you do about it? Join us for a discussion on the impact of of Cost Plus Drugs on retail pharmacy with Hartig Drug CEO Charlie Hartig. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Learn how the University of Maryland Medical Center reversed its reliance on 503B vendors through an IV robotics insourcing program for compounded sterile products (CSPs). The result is a strategic services operation delivering advanced CSP services across its organization, resulting in improved safety, increased efficiencies, and significant cost savings Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PDS is 100% focused on equipping independent pharmacy owners with the skills they need to make their life better and their business more valuable. Each year, PDS hosts the leading independent pharmacy business conference, The PDS Super-Conference has thousands of pharmacy owners attend to discover what’s hot and what’s working right now in the industry. The Pharmacy Podcast Network was a proud media partner of the PDS 2022 Event. In this episode: Marci Strauss PharmD, Tom Wheelwright, CPA, Nina Klemm, and Patrick Lott Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Drew Hegi and Bo Garmon SBA Financing for Pharmacies

Why is FFB Qualified?

Is SBA the best option?

What types of loans are offered?

Can an existing loan be refinanced?

What information do you ask for?

What make a bankable loan?

How do you valuate a pharmacy?

What’s the difference between valuation and appraisal?

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Dr. Ernest Grant, president of the American Nurses Association, joins co-hosts Frances Nahas and Jim McDonald to discuss the role and circumstances of nursing at long-term care facilities – on-going staffing shortages, maintaining mental well-being, and how nurses’ deep commitment to caring for patients remains key. Listen in as they discuss ways LTC pharmacies and nursing can work together to improve communication and most importantly, patient care. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I am a licensed professional counselor, and a certified sex therapist. I have spent the last 15 years in private practice helping couples and individuals with all types of relationship, communication, and sexual struggles.

Over the last few years I have started offering coaching and consulting services and transitioning to more of an online model but I do still have a small private practice that I will probably always keep going just because I love it.

I work with all elements of sexual functioning from arousal and desire struggles to orgasm problems to helping my clients maintain healthy sexual practices throughout their life cycle.

In addition I focus a lot on individuals that identify as part of the LGBT community and make it a safe place for them to discuss things that may be on their mind.

I can be found all over social media, and the following link will give you access to everywhere you can find me https://www.lindsaywalden.com/connect-with-me

If you are needing to send me a direct email you can reach me lindsay@lindsaywalden.com or contact my office 314-485-9189. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thanks for joining us today as our host, Dr. Jamie Wilkey talks with a patient, Kristen, who strongly feels that PGx testing saved her life.

Join us for a patient’s side of the story today!

You may reach Kristen at her website: https://www.imnotcrazyproject.org/ her Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/imnotcrazyproject or on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristen-ruth-davis-5540142a/

You may reach Jamie at her website: drjamiewilkey.com or on her LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-jamie-wilkey/

This episode discusses mental health and suicidal ideation. While it is not discussed in great detail, if you are having thoughts of ending your own life we strongly encourage you to push pause and call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline right away at 800-273-8255

References:

IQVIA Institute for Human Data Science. Medicine Use and Spending in the U.S. https://www.iqvia.com/insights/the-iqvia-institute/reports/medicine-use-and-spending-in-the-us-a-review-of-2018-and-outlook-to-2023 Published May 2019. Accessed June 10, 2020.

Spear BB, Heath-Chiozzi M, Hu J. Clinical application of pharmacogenetics. Trends Mol. Med. 2001; 7, 201–204.

Table of Pharmacogenomic Biomarkers in Drug Labeling. U.S. Food and Drug Administration website.: https://www.fda.gov/drugs/science-and-research-drugs/table-pharmacogenomic-biomarkers-drug-labelinghttps://www.fda.gov/Drugs/ScienceResearch/ucm572698.htm Accessed June 10, 2020.

Preventable Adverse Drug Reactions: A Focus on Drug Interactions. U.S. Food and Drug Administration website. www.fda.gov/Drugs/DevelopmentApprovalProcess/DevelopmentResources/DrugInteractionsLabeling/ucm110632.htm. Accessed June 10, 2020.

Van Driest SL, Shi Y, Bowton EA, et al. Clinically actionable genotypes among 10,000 patients with preemptive pharmacogenomic testing. Clin Pharmacol Ther. 2014; 95(4):423‐431.

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Hi everyone, I’m super excited to be back with Season 5 of the Holistic Pharmacy Podcast!

And I have some announcements and updates to share with you about what I’ve been up to during the break between seasons.

I’ve partnered with the Pharmacy Podcast Network to expand my reach and to collaborate with like-minded professionals! And I will be changing the format of the podcast to include subject matter expert insights, journal clubs to dissect the latest literature together, and a regular FM segment in addition to bringing you inspiring stories that have always been at the heart of this show.

Joining me today and all season long are my co-hosts Dr. Lauren Castle and Dr. Jenna Carmichael. I interviewed Dr. Castle earlier in season 2, and Dr. Carmichael’s interview will be featured in the very next episode, so stay tuned for that!

We came together to share our perspectives on the various terms we commonly reference when in the realm of caring for our clients’ health. The slew of them can get quite confusing and overwhelming - holistic, natural, naturopathic, integrative, functional, complementary, alternative, not to mention conventional and allopathic!

Join us as we break it down and set the stage for the rest of the season.

Related Episodes S02E13 - Bridging Pharmacy and Functional Medicine with Dr. Lauren Castle - Dr. Marina Buksov

Hashtags: #holisticpharmacy, #holisticpharmacist, #herbalmedicine, #herbalism, #functionalmedicine, #integrative, #complementary, #alternative, #natural, #naturalmedicine, #naturopathic, #conventional, #allopathic, #traditional, #journalclub, #scientific, #spiritual, #holistic, #pharmacy, #pharmacist, #ppn, #collaboration, #cohost, #holisticpharmacypodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The PQA Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) Resource Guide profiles 20 real-world SDOH services that are promising for improving the quality and safety of medication use. Created by the Pharmacy Quality Alliance (PQA), the guide focuses on SDOH screenings, referrals and interventions conducted by or involving pharmacists or pharmacies. The guide covers services that address seven SDOH barriers, and many of the initiatives profiled address multiple barriers:

Cost of Medications

Cultural or Literacy Barriers

Decent, Safe and Affordable Housing

Food Security

Screening for Unmet Needs

Social Isolation

Transportation

This is the first resource guide that catalogues pharmacist and pharmacy-centered SDOH services. The guide provides health care professionals with ideas and examples of SDOH services they can implement and was designed to be widely used in many different settings. The guide provides information on each service’s location, scale, target population, care setting, intervention and outcomes. LINK HERE: https://pharmacypodcast.com/2022/02/25/pqa-social-determinants/

PQA welcomes feedback on the guide and suggestions on SDOH services which can be highlighted in future editions. You can submit feedback and interventions for consideration below. This activity was supported by an independent medical education grant from Merck & Co. and by Humana, whose mission is to help people achieve lifelong wellbeing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Let’s Talk Stigma, we will hear about medications for opioid use disorder, or “MOUD,” and how patient accessibility to these medications can play a huge role in helping someone reach recovery. The Pennsylvania Pharmacists Association has partnered with Pharmacy Podcast Network to bring you a series of podcasts designed to help community pharmacists implement change and practice transformation. The Let’s Talk Stigma podcast miniseries is designed to equip community-based pharmacists to provide culturally sensitive care to individuals with opioid use disorders.

This podcast miniseries was developed by the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy in collaboration with Duquesne University School of Pharmacy and paid for through CDC grant funding provided by the Allegheny County Health Department to the University of Pittsburgh and Duquesne University Schools of Pharmacy.

Did you listen to all 5 podcasts? Visit the link below to complete the post test and evaluation. 1.5 hours of CE credit is available only for Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians. Once you click on the link below, you will need to click register on the left-hand side of your screen, complete the registration fields, and you will be sent an e-mail with information on how to access the post test and evaluation. Link: https://www.lecturepanda.com/a/LetsTalkStigma1 CE Information Target Audience: Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians CE Credit: 1.5 Contact Hours (0.15 CEU) UAN: 0159-9999-22-011-H08-P; 0159-9999-22-011-H08-T Activity Type: Knowledge If you have any questions about LecturePanda or receiving credit for this course, please use the help desk feature located within LecturePanda. You can also contact PPA at ppa@papharmacists.com The Pennsylvania Pharmacists Association is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. Did you listen to all 5 podcasts? Visit the link below to complete the post test and evaluation. 1.5 hours of CE credit is available only for Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians. Once you click on the link below, you will need to click register on the left-hand side of your screen, complete the registration fields, and you will be sent an e-mail with information on how to access the post test and evaluation. Link: https://www.lecturepanda.com/a/LetsTalkStigma1

CE Information Target Audience: Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians CE Credit: 1.5 Contact Hours (0.15 CEU) UAN: 0159-9999-22-011-H08-P; 0159-9999-22-011-H08-T Activity Type: Knowledge If you have any questions about LecturePanda or receiving credit for this course, please use the help desk feature located within LecturePanda. You can also contact PPA at ppa@papharmacists.com The Pennsylvania Pharmacists Association is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kelsey Hennig '18 is the perfect example of the power of mentorship. In this episode of Occupation Station, Henning talks about the incredible guidance she received while at ACPHS and how she now tries to give that back as a clinical assistant professor at Binghamton University. Henning says it was some of that mentorship during a research opportunity at ACPHS that helped her realize her passion for the study of the patient/provider relationship.

Hennig was so impressed with the education that she received at ACPHS that she later returned as a PGY2 resident to learn more about the transitions of care field. From her experiences both as a student and now as a teacher, Hennig has a clear view of what is required for a successful learning environment. One of her greatest goals is to try to remove any sense of shame that some students have as they try to master new material. Hennig knows that to get a full understanding of any field of study a student has to be confident that making mistakes is a part of the learning process. She also shares advice with students about staying open-minded about their ultimate career goals. Hennig says earning a degree at ACPHS can take a student in unlimited and incredible directions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Let’s Talk Stigma, we will hear about the impact that both naloxone and harm reduction services have on the lives of individuals with opioid use disorder. We will hear from patients, practitioners, family members and those who work directly with people who use drugs.

The Pennsylvania Pharmacists Association has partnered with Pharmacy Podcast Network to bring you a series of podcasts designed to help community pharmacists implement change and practice transformation. The Let’s Talk Stigma podcast miniseries is designed to equip community-based pharmacists to provide culturally sensitive care to individuals with opioid use disorders.

This podcast miniseries was developed by the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy in collaboration with Duquesne University School of Pharmacy and paid for through CDC grant funding provided by the Allegheny County Health Department to the University of Pittsburgh and Duquesne University Schools of Pharmacy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Educational Objectives • Review the clinical and economic burdens associated with transthyretin amyloidosis (ATTR) • Recall key characteristics supporting the use of current and emerging therapies for the treatment of ATTR including mechanisms of action, clinical data, dosing, administration, and potential adverse effects

Faculty: Svetlana Goldman, PharmD, BCACP, CDCES Clinical Pharmacist UC Davis Health Sacramento, California Yvette Hellier, PharmD, BCACP Clinical Pharmacist UC Davis Health Sacramento, California

The following contributors have no relevant financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose: Faculty Svetlana Goldman, PharmD, BCACP, CDCES, and Yvette Hellier, PharmD, BCACP

Pharmacy Times Continuing Education™ is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. This activity is approved for 0.75 contact hour (0.075 CEU) under the ACPE universal activity number 0290-0000-22-045-H01-P. The activity is available for CE credit through February 28, 2023.

This activity is supported by an educational grant from Alnylam Pharmaceuticals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Educational Objectives

Describe the impact of COVID-19 on surgical pain management

Review current postoperative pain management guidelines and emerging non-opioid treatment approaches for pain management, including safety and efficacy data on newer treatments, and key considerations for pharmacists

Faculty: Jawad N. Saleh, PharmD, BS, BCPS, BCCCP Clinical Manager of Pharmacy Services Pharmacy Department The Hospital for Special Surgery New York, New York

Faculty, has the following financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose: Jawad N. Saleh, PharmD, BS, BCPS, BCCCP, has the following relevant financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose: Consultant: Heron Therapeutics, Baudax Bio Speakers Bureau: Heron Therapeutics, Baudax Bio Scientific Advisory Boards: Heron Therapeutics, Baudax Bio

Pharmacy Times Continuing Education™ is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. This activity is approved for 0.75 contact hour (0.075 CEU) under the ACPE universal activity number 0290-0000-22-046-H08-P. The activity is available for CE credit through February 24, 2023.

This activity is supported by an educational grant from Heron. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A special interview with Dr. Philip Ovadia, MD

What foods to put on your table so you don’t end up on mine For the past century, we’ve been bombarded with diet ads and advice from gurus and governments. Yet heart disease remains the #1 killer worldwide, and 88% of adults are metabolically unhealthy. Up to 95% of dieters gain back all the weight they lost while following both dietary guidelines and popular fitness fads.

Here’s why they fail. Most diet books teach you to set short-term weight loss goals. Whether low-carb or low-fat, the typical plan goes like this: restrict your food choices, exercise until exhaustion, and swallow stacks of supplements. These “solutions” do a better job of lightening your wallet than lightening you. Meanwhile, the healthcare industry fails to prevent chronic disease. Rather than showing people how to remain healthy and prevent illness through proper nutrition, the system offers drugs and surgery to manage symptoms.

As a heart surgeon who used to be morbidly obese, Dr. Philip Ovadia has seen firsthand the failures of mainstream diets and medicine. He realized that what helped him lose over 100 pounds was the same solution that could have prevented most of the thousands of open heart surgeries he has performed—metabolic health.

What you eat determines how long and how well you live. Yet most doctors don’t learn that in medical school. And pharmaceutical companies and food manufacturers have a vested interest in the public not knowing how to live and eat metabolically healthy.

In Stay off My Operating Table, Dr. Ovadia shares the complete metabolic health system to prevent disease and optimize your health, a system that the diet and drug industries don’t want you to know about. Unlike quick-fix, “7-day,” radical diets, Dr. Ovadia’s approach is a sustainable, long-term solution that works. This book teaches:

How most leading causes of death are rooted in metabolic disease

How to measure and improve your metabolic health, from a doctor’s perspective

How to eliminate your need for most supplements with a nutritionally complete diet

How to eat metabolically healthy on any diet, from carnivore to vegan

How light, everyday exercises benefit you more than brutal workouts

How metabolic health holds the answer to most health, food, and fitness questions

Whether you’ve suffered from chronic diseases or want to prevent them decades from now, Stay off My Operating Table will help you take back control of your health from the institutions and experts that have failed you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PUTTcast Episode 23 Where's the PATIENT in PBM Equations?

Join PUTTcast hosts Monique Whitney and Scott Newman for an eye-opening conversation on the world of Oncology - where pharmacy benefit manager tactics cost patients far more than just their hard-earned dollars.

Special Guest: Ricky Newton, CFO, COO, Community Oncology Alliance Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Introducing the Cardinal Health™ Counter Talk™ Podcast with Pharmacy Podcast Network. Join host Jason Callori and Debbie Weitzman, President of Pharmaceutical Distribution and Medicine Shoppe International, Inc. to discuss the resilience of independent pharmacists, new models of care, and other industry trends. You can subscribe to the Cardinal Health™ Counter Talk™ Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Jason Callori and licensed pharmacists Tonya Shackelford and Cheri Schmit discuss pharmacist burnout examining the current demands placed on pharmacists and some solutions to the matter. You can subscribe to the Cardinal Health™ Counter Talk™ Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Farrington is a clinical pharmacist at New Hanover Regional Medical Center (NHRMC) in Wilmington, North Carolina. Farrington received a B.S. degree in pharmacy from the University of North Carolina and a Pharm.D. degree from the University of Kentucky (UK), followed by a residency at UK and a pediatric fellowship. Her clinical practice is focused on pediatric critical care and general pediatrics. Recently elected as American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP), President Elect. Dr. Allison Chung and Dr. Elizabeth Farrington discuss how they both got interested in pediatrics and the different paths they took to become pediatric specialty pharmacists. Potential paths include:

Being hired as a staff pharmacy in a Children’s hospital and gaining experience there

Doing a PGY1 w/ pediatric emphasis in a pediatric hospital

Completing a general PGY1 and then doing a PGY2 in Pediatrics

Doing a general PGY1 and then doing a Fellowship in Pediatrics

Obtain Board Certification in Pediatric Pharmacy

Info can be obtained here: https://www.bpsweb.org/bps-specialties/pediatric-pharmacy/#1517746745397-c50604ba-9a311517780015777151785407768915178583338251517863453680 Also discussed why pediatric pharmacists are important and how pediatric patients are a unique entity that requires specialized knowledge. Discussed some of the things that pediatric pharmacists do and what makes pediatrics so unique. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

According to the American Academy of Family Physicians, there are more than 50 Cytochrome P450 enzymes but there are just 6 of them that metabolize about 90% of the drugs. One of the most significant ones is the CYP2D6. In an article on healio written by Dr. Jai Patel, he talks about CYP2D6 metabolizing many of the SSRIs, SNRIs and TCAs that are the treatment options for depression. The clearance of TCA’s for example is 50-67% lowered in CYP2D6 poor metabolizers compared to normal. www.aafp.org/afp/2007/0801/p391.html Pharmacogenetic testing may improve outcomes for patients with depression (healio.com) Kristine Ashcraft is a molecular biologist by training and is the former CEO and founder of YouScript which was recently acquired by Invitae. She has worked in pharmacogenomics space since 2000 and was recently named one of the 25 leading voices in precision medicine. Kristine has authored multiple publications on both the clinical and economic benefits of PGx testing. She serves on the Steering Committee of STRIPE which is the FDA collaborative community for PGx. She has been interviewed by numerous media including the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, and NBC Nightly News and has spoken at American Society of Human Genetics, and numerous precision medicine conferences and now speaking at one of the top 20 genomics podcast in the globe, PGx for Pharmacist Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the PAIN POD, Mark “Pain Guy” Garofoli will chat with Dr. Eric Christianson, a nationally recognized pharmacology expert, about drug interactions with particular attention in the pain management realm. CYP-450, of course, Serotonin Syndrome, we’ll give the down and dirty on explain what all the hub bub is about, and might even have a conversation for our snowbirds out there and everyone else who enjoys grapefruit juice! Considering drug interaction database flag every medication known to mankind, and yet with completely different recommendations, it’s best to hear it from the source as to how in the world to best help our patients in pain. Listen in, right here, right now, on the Pain Pod. Come one, come all, to the Pain Pod!!!

MedEd101 https://www.meded101.com/

Real Life Pharmacology (Grapefruit Juice Interaction Podcast Episode) https://www.reallifepharmacology.com/grapefruit-juice-interactions/

AGS Beers List (2019) https://geriatricscareonline.org/toc/american-geriatrics-society-updated-beers-criteria/CL001

Chicago Tribune Drug Interaction Secret Patient Article (2016) https://www.chicagotribune.com/investigations/ct-drug-interactions-pharmacy-met-20161214-story.html

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In this episode of Let’s Talk Stigma, we focus on the voices of individuals directly impacted by the stigma associated with opioid use disorder. We talked with family members, friends, and people in long term recovery who discuss intrapersonal and interpersonal stigma associated with opioid use disorder. The Pennsylvania Pharmacists Association has partnered with Pharmacy Podcast Network to bring you a series of podcasts designed to help community pharmacists implement change and practice transformation. The Let’s Talk Stigma podcast miniseries is designed to equip community-based pharmacists to provide culturally sensitive care to individuals with opioid use disorders.

This podcast miniseries was developed by the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy in collaboration with Duquesne University School of Pharmacy and paid for through CDC grant funding provided by the Allegheny County Health Department to the University of Pittsburgh and Duquesne University Schools of Pharmacy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Learn how innovative leaders at Owensboro Health are sidestepping labor issues, up-leveling clinical programs, and optimizing medication management processes with advanced technology operated by a dedicated, resident expert. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, PGY1 Community Pharmacy Resident with the University of Pittsburgh and Rite Aid, Michelle Koverman, shares her experience as a resident integrated in DSMES classes. Michelle has taken the lead role in recruitment of patients and leading classes since beginning her residency in July 2021. She explains the way Rite Aid in Pittsburgh is able to get referrals and shares her patient success stories! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Interested in graduate pharmacy education? Looking to discover the barriers to successful implementation of diversity efforts. Take a listen as Judah Brown, PharmD, BCCCP, co-founder and advisory team member of the #PharmGradWishList leads a power-house panel of current pharmacists and philanthropists providing insight to the future of diversity, equity, and inclusion within the pharmacy residency space. Joining Dr. Brown are #PGWL co-founders: Jacinda Abdul-Mutakabbir, PharmD, MPH, AAHIVP, Kevin Astle, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP, AAHIVP, Caroline Ko, PharmD, BCCCP, and Jason Mordino, PharmD, BCCCP.

This special edition episode also features guest co-host Jimmy Pruitt, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP. Dr. Pruitt is a mover and shaker in the world of pharmacy and medical education, specializing in emergency medicine, critical care, and FOAMed. Dr. Pruitt is the founder of #PharmSoHard, Pharmacy Friday Pearls, Pharmacy & Acute Care University, and many more fabulous endeavors to advocate for pharmacists all over. He has been creating access to equitable education and FOAMed materials through his presence within and outside of the profession, paving a way for future pharmacists to excel, succeed, and continue to break ground.

To join the movement in the creation of a more equitable and diverse tomorrow, please follow @PharmGradWishList on twitter and instagram and check out pharmgradwishlist.org! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the DarshanTalks Podcast, host DarshanKulkarni Pharm.D, MS, Esq. and guest William A.Soliman, Ph.D., BCMAS and Founder, CEO of the ACMA, talk about Leadership and Growth in Medical Affairs. The ACMA provides data & tech solutions for Medical Affairs and the MSL space in the life sciences industry. The conversation started off with a CEO of better.com firing 900 employees on a zoom call and what leadership had to do in a world wherein people don't usually have one-on-one meetings. Point of leadership and good leaders are straightforward and honest with their team members as per the expert. They then put emphasis on building relationships in medical affairs. Also, building relationship with team is equally important, while being remote how one can build a relationship and rapport online due to the unavoidable situation. According to William trust is a crucial aspect in building relationships and trust can be build by experiences. There are no particular leadership lessons/training taught or perceived in general and they have to be learnt on their own or by experiences. The key element of the conversation was ultimately every person is motivated differently, some people are motivated by recognition and some are by money,etc. as a leader one needs to figure out what works for them and what cluster or team they are on. Making sure that the employer-employee conversation has been done and what really motivates them eventually to perform for better results. The host asked William about leading a MSL team and their programs related to leadership.

Disclaimers: 1. This discussion is merely an oral discussion and should not be relied upon solely on its own to support any conclusion of law or fact. 2. The discussion does not and should not reflect any individual products status as safe, efficacious, adulterated, or misbranded or meeting or not meeting expectations at a local, state, federal, or international agency or organization. 3. The discussion should not be construed to be complete advice that is right for you and may not necessarily represent a specific product. 4. This discussion is provided for general educational purposes and should not be construed as legal advice, regulatory advice, or medical advice. 5. This does not create an attorney-client relationship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Participants and Roles: · Sheila Arquette, President & CEO, NASP -- Host · Ana Simonyan, PharmD, BCACP – Infectious Diseases -- Interviewer · Cody A. Chastain, MD – Infectious Diseases -- Responses What you will learn: · The role of an integrated health system specialty pharmacist within the infectious disease clinic· A provider’s perspective of the benefits and challenges of integrating a pharmacist into a specialty clinic · How integrated health system specialty pharmacist affect specialty medication access, provider workload, and patient satisfaction Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Let’s Talk Stigma, we will hear the voices of four different individuals who will talk about how we should recognize opioid use disorder and other substance use disorders as chronic health conditions or diseases, and not moral failings.

The Pennsylvania Pharmacists Association has partnered with Pharmacy Podcast Network to bring you a series of podcasts designed to help community pharmacists implement change and practice transformation. The Let’s Talk Stigma podcast miniseries is designed to equip community-based pharmacists to provide culturally sensitive care to individuals with opioid use disorders.

This podcast miniseries was developed by the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy in collaboration with Duquesne University School of Pharmacy and paid for through CDC grant funding provided by the Allegheny County Health Department to the University of Pittsburgh and Duquesne University Schools of Pharmacy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you belong to a pharmacy buying group? Is it the right one? And are you getting the most out of your buying group relationship. In this months’ CLIMB Podcast, RMS President & CEO talks with APCI VP of Sales Mark Million and AAP VP of Sales Wayne Boese to discuss some of the things you might not know about buying group cooperatives. Find out what differentiates a buying group cooperative from other buying groups and what these industry experts think successful pharmacies will look like in the coming years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What exactly is the Long-Term Care Pharmacy Definition Act and what are the implications for long-term care pharmacy? Expert and consultant Brad Kile, PhD, president of the Dumbarton Group, LLC, joins our hosts Frances Nahas and Jim McDonald to discuss this Act, what pharmacists should know, and how to engage in the movement to drive positive change for long-term care. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This Podcast features an interview with Olin and Scotty Sykes of Sykes and Company Accounting. We discussed the CVS announcement to close 900 stores over the next three years and the impact both positive and negative on the independent pharmacy segment. The need for an accurate inventory by using the pharmacy technology to initiate a perpetual inventory system. From there we got into the EDIL loans from the SBA and their importance. Finally we talked about the mistakes prospective owners make before buying their first store. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is the SexPharmD podcast with your host, Dr Nadia Archambault, Licensed Clinical Pharmacist and Certified Sex Therapist.

With a focus on women's sexual health and wellness, Dr A is here to cover important health topics and answer all of your questions about subjects that can be applied to pharmacy practice.

Today's Guest, Stephanie Zimmerman with Ananda Professional Anandaprofessional.com Enter in PODCAST as the referral code to receive 15% off your order. This is good through 2/15/22 Upcoming events: PDS conference booth # 200 CBD 180 : Atlanta Georgia To get product in your store, please call Stephanie Zimmerman at 949-438-8607 Or email her at : Stephanie.Zimmerman @anandahealth.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff Gross, Mickey Fine Pharmacy Mickey Fine Pharmacy is an institution in Beverley Hills. Jeff Gross, CPT is the owner and says despite having a fair number of Hollywood elites as customers that you’d be surprised how many “regular” people live in the area and use the pharmacy. Just like every other pharmacy Gross suffers from low reimbursement which has led him to develop a keen focus on immunizations. COVID has allowed him to do this in a big way as at the time this episode was recorded they had used nearly 10,000 doses. One area of focus for Mickey Fine has been pediatric immunizations. In this episode of PharmacyCrossRoads Gross tells how being a youth coach has helped him and his team develop a reputation for handling reluctant kids. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Educational Objectives

Discuss the role of disruptions in the gut microbiome in the development of Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) and recurrent CDIs

Review the efficacy, safety, and role of fecal microbiota transplantation and emerging microbiome-based drugs for treatment of CDIs and rCDIs

Faculty: Kevin W. Garey, PharmD, MS Professor and Chair University of Houston College of Pharmacy Houston, Texas

Kevin W. Garey, PharmD, MS, has the following relevant financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose: Grant/Research Support: Summit, Acurx, and Parakek Pharmaceuticals, and Seres Therapeutics Consultant: Ferring Pharmaceuticals

Pharmacy Times Continuing Education™ is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. This activity is approved for 0.75 contact hour (0.075 CEU) under the ACPE universal activity number 0290-0000-22-048-H01-P. The activity is available for CE credit through January 31, 2023.

This activity is supported by a medical education grant from Ferring Pharmaceuticals. Participants can claim credit for this CE activity by following the link below: https://www.pharmacytimes.org/courses/the-promising-role-of-microbiome-based-drugs-for-the-treatment-and-prevention-of-recurrent-clostridioides-difficile Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Working Out with one of the Most Influential Pharmacists in America Dr. Robin Barnett, PharmD. Dr. Robin Barnett, PharmD is fondly known as Dr. Robin B. Dr. Robin B is a PharmD graduate of Loma Linda University with a B.S. in Biology at Syracuse University and background in entrepreneurship as a business owner. Robin has vast expertise in the pharmacy industry and unique knowledge in creating content for digital platforms and is one of the most influential pharmacists on Instagram with more than 450K followers. She also has a passion for community service which is evident through the various initiatives she has implemented in her local community dating back 15 years. Over the years she has not only attracted a dedicated fan-base, but also a well-known network of influential individuals through social media as a health and beauty influencer. Dr. Barrett is a podcaster on her show called the Dose Show and has recently released a interactive fitness app --Dr. Robin B, the PlayBook: https://my.playbookapp.io/dr-robin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bill Holmes is the founder and CEO of RxSafe. An engineer, inventor, and entrepreneur, Bill is a veteran of the pharmaceutical automation industry. Prior to founding RxSafe, he was integral to the success of the most recognized pharmacy automation and storage solutions companies including ddn, OmniCell, SupplyPro, and Pyxis. With over 100 US Patents to his name, Bill is constantly looking for innovative solutions to the industry’s most challenging needs. An innovative engineer and entrepreneur, Bill Holmes has developed over 150 US patents that benefit pharmacy staff and patients throughout the country. As the Founder and CEO of RxSafe, Bill designs, builds, and manufactures automated storage and dispensing equipment — including RapidPak Rx (a strip packaging system), RxSafe (a vial filling and storage system), RxVault (a narcotics and high-shrink drug storage system), and RxRWC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Occupation Station, 2008 ACPHS grad Shawn Leland talks about the personal, educational and professional ways he has been inspired to help people live longer, healthier lives. Some of that inspiration came to him through a clerkship rotation that didn’t go as planned and instead landed him at Roswell Park Cancer Institute. While engaged in his studies, he was also seeing real health challenges in people he loved. He witnessed how important drug therapies were in helping them to live their best lives. After graduation, Leland says he experienced a big realization during a European Society of Medical Oncology conference and got an idea that led him to pull together the right researchers and financers to create a tumor agnostic drug development strategy. Even the name of Leland’s company, Elevation Oncology, comes from a very inspired place. Leland has frequently been inspired along his career path; now he shares that inspiration with current and prospective ACPHS students. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While his work is always changing to adapt to industry needs, a typical day for ACPHS grad Salah El-Saheb involves working with biostatisticians, data scientists and clinical operations. Salah is Executive Director, Evidence Generation Leader at Genentech and his goal is to find more efficient and effective ways to conduct drug trials to bring therapies out to patients as quickly as possible. While the work is complicated, his underlying desire is ultimately to get help to those who are sick with as little discomfort on their part as possible. His skill at partnering with medical colleagues to benefit patients comes from his experience in understanding drugs and his own patient interactions. In this episode of Occupation Station, Salah talks about the work and the education that prepared him for his current role. He also has advice for students about fellowships and preparing for industry careers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Podcast Episode 1 - Why Stigma Exists: In this episode of Let’s Talk Stigma, we will hear the voices of three different individuals who will share their perspectives on why they believe stigma with opioid use disorders exists and how we can begin to reflect on our own biases and recognize ways we need to change.

Let’s Talk Stigma Show Notes The Pennsylvania Pharmacists Association has partnered with Pharmacy Podcast Network to bring you a series of podcasts designed to help community pharmacists implement change and practice transformation. The Let’s Talk Stigma podcast miniseries is designed to equip community-based pharmacists to provide culturally sensitive care to individuals with opioid use disorders. This podcast miniseries was developed by the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy in collaboration with Duquesne University School of Pharmacy and paid for through CDC grant funding provided by the Allegheny County Health Department to the University of Pittsburgh and Duquesne University Schools of Pharmacy.

Speakers: Stacie A. Brown CRS, CFRS Overdose Prevention Outreach Coordinator Allegheny County Health Department

Lauren Jonkman, PharmD, MPH Assistant Professor, Pharmacy and Therapeutics University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy

Kelley Kelley Turtle Creek Borough Mayor LEAD Community Engagement Coordinator CONNECT (Congress of Neighboring Communities)

Kevin Kelley Square Café General Manager

Logan Kissell, PharmD Clinical Pharmacist, The Hometown Pharmacy

Micah J. Sobota, PharmD, BCPS, BCGP, FASCP Director, Crisis Stabilization Unit Coleman Health Services AAH Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join PUTTcast hosts Monique Whitney & Lauren Young for a very special episode with #PizzaIsNotWorking founder Dr. Bled Tanoe, as they discuss problems and dangerous metrics in chain pharmacy, how advocating for pharmacy staff is critical to patient safety, and why real change can only happen when the profession of pharmacy unites regardless of workplace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Each day, more than 130 people die from opioid overdoses. Opioids are a class of drugs that include prescription pain relievers like oxycodone. They also include illegal drugs like heroin. In 2019, 1.6 million Americans had an opioid addiction. This is also known as opioid use disorder. Yet effective medications—like buprenorphine, methadone, and naltrexone—are prescribed to only a fraction of people with opioid use disorder. Patients often receive such medications in an opioid treatment program. Methadone, for example, can only be given in a certified treatment program. Primary care physicians can apply for a waiver to prescribe buprenorphine. However, less than 10% of U.S. primary care providers have a buprenorphine waiver. Given the limited number of patients that each physician can treat, involving pharmacists in opioid treatment may improve access. The Doctor Patient Forum’s Mission Statement is to advocate, educate, and defend the rights of patients, to protect all providers (including prescribers and pharmacists) who tirelessly work to treat their patients, and to bring awareness to the general public regarding restrictions upon medical providers. We are fighting for a return to individualized patient care instead of using guidelines and laws based on little evidence using arbitrary thresholds. Contrary to what has been said, we are not “industry funded.” We haven’t taken any money from pharma. We are not being paid to promote opioids. We are simply chronic pain and illness patients who are fighting as hard as we can to effect change in this broken system where the patient’s voice is non-existent. For part 4 of the series, we're honored to have Ms. Bev Schechtman. Ms. Schectman is one of the founding members of Don’t Punish Pain Rally and is the VP of The Doctor Patient Forum. She grew up in northern New Jersey, and has lived in the Raleigh area in North Carolina since 2009. Bev has been married to Randy for 18 years, and has two teenage daughters, Emma, 17, and Livvy,13. She also has a 3-year-old Aussidoodle, Griffin. Bev has been living with Crohn’s Disease and Psoriatic Arthritis for over two decades. She first contacted Claudia Merandi after being denied opioid medication while hospitalized for kidney stones in 2017.She was denied due to being a survivor of childhood sexual abuse. Bev is a passionate advocate for people with chronic pain and illness as well as those who have PTSD/ survived sexual assault/abuse. Bev has her B.A. in Psychology and hopes to get her M.S.W. in the near future. Bev is a voracious reader and researcher. She is passionate about understanding why pain patients are being mistreated so she can educate other patients and empower them to fight back. Bev hopes her advocacy work brings awareness to the anti-opioid zealots who are profiting off of punishing pain patients while pretending to care about those with addiction. She also believes strongly in Harm Reduction efforts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hear from Accredo’s Katie Reeves and Dr. Andrew Mellin from Surescripts about how electronic solutions are axing the fax and bringing better quality of care to patients. Learn how Surescripts solutions are helping to revolutionize the specialty medications experience. Surescripts blog posts on pharmacy and specialty medications

The Rise of Pharmacy to the Front Lines of Care and Innovation

Avoiding Specialty Pharmacy Detours featuring findings from a Surescripts study in partnership with Accredo

An Exercise In Trust: One Multiple Sclerosis Patient’s Journey

Relevant UN-Scripted Podcast Episodes

The Future is Now for Specialty Medications

A Day in the Life of a Specialty Pharmacist

Managing Chronic Conditions with the Help of Your Pharmacist

Press Releases

Surescripts Further Streamlines Specialty Prescribing Process With New Services For Specialty Pharmacies

Specialty Pharmacists Report Process Delays of Up To 10 Days To Get Patients Started On Treatment

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In this episode of the DarshanTalks Podcast, the host Darshan Kulkarni Pharm.D, MS, Esq. welcomes back guest Sean O'Brien to talk about Data & Privacy. Sean O’Brien is a lecturer at Yale Law School and Chief Security Officer at Panquake. He is a Visiting Fellow at the Information Society Project at Yale Law School, where he founded and leads the Privacy Lab initiative. At the start of the podcast, he explained his journey in Yale and the Privacy lab. In Privacy Lab they deal with hands-on tech implementation where they show people how to be more secure, private and potentially anonymous about their privacy and data. There are digital self-defense workshops that were called crypto parties. These involved hands-on practices which is different from teaching basics and principles of a particular subject. The expert talked about teaching the students which included professionals, paralegals, law graduates, and undergrad students who are seeking to learn about cyber tech. With that, they performed cyber security activities and students came up with their own concepts of hacking. For example, They performed the activity of hacking other students' microphones in the same room, which was fun and engaging to learn.

Discussion on social networking and privacy implications that the big giants like Facebook and Twitter are causing people to feel not so secure. Sean talked about the Panquake, a decentralized platform that works on blockchain, and how it's the game-changer for social networking with short messaging technology wherein people's privacy is protected. He described there are three components of determining the social networking with privacy i.e., the question of critical mass, the question of hunger and willingness to pay for privacy by users, and history of alternative/replacement of social networks. Panquake blockchain model will be based on Byzantine fault tolerance.

Connect with Sean O' Brien: Email: sean.obrien@yale.edu Twitter: @seanodiggity Website: TalkLiberation.com Panquake.com

Disclaimers: 1. This discussion is merely an oral discussion and should not be relied upon solely on its own to support any conclusion of law or fact. 2. The discussion does not and should not reflect any individual products status as safe, efficacious, adulterated, or misbranded or meeting or not meeting expectations at a local, state, federal, or international agency or organization. 3. The discussion should not be construed to be complete advice that is right for you and may not necessarily represent a specific product. 4. This discussion is provided for general educational purposes and should not be construed as legal advice, regulatory advice, or medical advice. 5. This does not create an attorney-client relationship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We have heard loud concerns of overwhelmed pharmacists in busy pharmacies. We have also heard of potential pharmacist protests to their employers in the form of a sickout. Pharmacy workforce issues that lead to frustration and burnout are very real. They have been building for some time, but they have become more acute with the stressors brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. Workplace conditions have pushed many pharmacists and pharmacy teams to the brink of despair. Pharmacy burnout is a significant patient safety issue. It is impacting patients today with delayed prescription fulfillment, unacceptable waits for vaccines and testing, and potential errors due to high volume, long hours and pressure to meet performance metrics. Well-being APhA and the National Alliance of State Pharmacy Associations developed the Pharmacy Workplace and Well-being Reporting (PWWR), a safe, confidential, and anonymous space for pharmacy personnel to report positive and negative workplace experiences. PWWR reports create a pool of aggregated data that will be used to influence and educate our pharmacy community and leaders—including those who can do something about it – on meaningful and actionable changes. The experiences and situations submitted via PWWR help tell a collective, powerful story that can spark change and improvement in well-being, delivery of care, and patient safety in pharmacies. APhA unwaveringly supports our pharmacists and the work of pharmacy teams as they seek overdue action from employers to improve eroding workplace conditions. However, we strongly believe that actions such as a sickout where pharmacists would walk away from direct patient care is not an appropriate action. A profession that is rightly demanding action to keep themselves and their patients safe should not compromise public welfare by abandoning patients who rely on them. Serving patients and ensuring patient safety is core to the profession of pharmacy. Pharmacists are caregivers, and we must address the fundamental issues causing burnout and frustration. The public, decision-makers, and regulators must be educated about, and recognize, the seriousness of our pharmacy teams’ negative well-being and the need for both additional resources and realistic expectations to safely provide patient care services. The value within our practices are the individuals who serve the health care needs of their patients and communities. Pharmacists are committed to serving these needs and have demonstrated this commitment throughout the pandemic. However, they cannot sustain this commitment without immediate changes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this very special episode of the RMS CLIMB Podcast, we’re talking with Sports Host and Bestselling Author Colin Cowherd. Colin talks about lessons learned on the road to success and shares why being agile is perhaps the most important trait for entrepreneurs today. Plus, we’ll learn key takeaways on being a motivational leader and keeping professional teams engaged and performing their best. Tune in Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Insights and Innovation with Intelligent Pharmacy Data You can’t manage what you can’t see. When pharmacy leaders at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital made their medication inventories visible through intelligent data solutions, they were able to make better decisions for their patients, their processes, and their balance sheet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This podcast is an interview with Chief Pharmacy Officer, Elaine M Ladd, PharmD, and Chip Phillips Chief Executive Officer at Pharmacy Development Services about the RxFactor PDS Super Conference 2022. Throughout the Conference's three days in Orlando, you’ll hear from industry leaders about where opportunity, disruption, technology, and mindset are accelerating change in your favor. Re-image your community pharmacy and the impact on patients’ lives. Hear solutions to Independent Community Pharmacy's most challenging problems. Share your perspective and ideas with the community. It is possible to grow your business while staying true to your values as a healthcare provider. Join us for three immersive days of learning and connection at the PDS Super-Conference. Unleash the potential of your pharmacy business. GET TICKETS: https://web.cvent.com/event/2763f097-2a2a-4a59-af84-aa810bfaf0fd/summary Learn More: https://www.pdsconference.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to Let's Pharmonize! Here to bring you the same great content you've grown to love are Shane Garrettson and Cal Vandergrift. Today we're kicking off Season Three of Let's Pharmonize with a discussion of the new variant of concern, Omicron, as well as some new antiviral treatments for COVID-19 hitting the market.

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. Additional Music from Pixabay and Fesliyan Studios Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Daniel Shapiro, author of The Thin Ledge: A Husband’s Memoir of Love, Trauma, and Unexpected Circumstances. Daniel was a successful attorney in his early forties when his wife Susan suffered not one, but two massive brain hemorrhages. The bleeds left Susan spiraling into a depression, with a major personality change and barely able to speak, see, or walk. In this profoundly honest memoir, Daniel Shapiro shares the reality of the fifteen years he spent living and caring for his wife while also single handedly raising their three young children. Often Shapiro found himself looking for guidance as he struggled to figure out what is right, what is okay, what is wrong, what is just human, and how to bear it all. For anyone who has ever had to deal with the anguish and desperation of an illness, this book addresses questions that people living through unspeakable misfortunes may never mention, but almost always ask. Daniel is available to talk about the book as well as:

Dan’s experience with the US healthcare system.

The struggle of a caregiver {1 in 5 Americans are caregivers}.

The perspective of a male caregiver {most caregivers are women}.

“The Long Goodbye” and moving on/growing from trauma.

The importance of mental health, especially when experiencing/having experience trauma.

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Synopsis: Major psychiatric disorders are a growing public health concern that attributed to 14% of the global burden of diseases. The management of major psychiatric disorders is challenging mainly due to medication non-adherence. There seems to be a scarcity of summarized evidence on the prevalence of psychotropic medication non-adherence and associated factors. Psychiatric disorders have been a global public health challenge. Almost 450 million people are affected by psychiatric disorders worldwide. Psychiatric disorders cost approximately $2.5 trillion dollars in 2010 and are expected to rise up to $6.0 trillion by 2030. Mental health disorders are surprisingly common in the United States. Nearly one in five U.S. adults live with a mental health illness, that’s 51.5 million people in 2019. Mental illnesses include many different conditions that vary in degree of severity, ranging from mild to moderate to severe. Lost resources and production, unemployment, absences from work, and premature death are some of the indirect economic costs. Therefore, we’re excited to discuss this important topic today with three Pharmacist’s focused on Mental Health in their communities and practices. Tyler Young RPh, is the lead pharmacist with Hines Prescription Shop, a locally-owned pharmacy in Barnesville, Georgia. Tyler helps hundreds of patients become more compliant with their medications by making it simpler with RxSafe Adherence packaging. Dr. Thomas McDowell, PharmD, is the owner of McDowell’s Pharmacy in North Carolina. Thomas and I have been on several panel discussions in the past, both LIVE in person, and on Zoom. We value Thomas’s insights & look forward to his experiences helping patients with mental health conditions. Dr. Monica Krishnan, PharmD, is a clinical pharmacist with a practice of over 18 years. She began her career as a inpatient critical care pharmacist at UCLA medical center in 2002. After starting a family and suffering the loss of her husband at a young age, Dr Monica switched paths and joined the field of community pharmacy. Monica is a personal friend of mine, a member of the Pharmacy Podcast Network leading our ‘Pharmacists Focused on Mental Health’ podcast and currently works with the Walmart Health & Wellness team in Los Angeles. Dr. Monica plans to continue to spread awareness and education on mental health and hopes to continue working and collaborating with other mental health advocates. She has an incredibly active Instagram which is focused on mental health advocacy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode of "Beyond the Sig" is with special guest P2 Wilkes University School of Pharmacy student, Julia Firestine as we focus on the student's role in DSMES classes. Julia was able to initiate and develop the DSMES accreditation as well as lead the discussions on her own. DSMES has helped her develop her clinical knowledge and grow with patients during the duration of the program. Leverage student pharmacists and their passion for patient care to develop your DSMES accreditation and allow them to take the lead! Referenced Article: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1877129720303397?casa_token=aMfiYa3u-4IAAAAA:9hp61_fP1cXhalJBjHiZrev9p770vKR06Ysa_ey0UHJjj1e5sAPmyZJRkenbGOlQ2v5L4HUl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Great Resignation and LTC’s Conundrum Join Frances Nahas and Jim McDonald as they have a candid chat with longtime, long-term care customer Rusty Lee on the unique challenges long-term care faces amidst this new phenomenon triggered by the pandemic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of @darshantalks, we discuss Patient Centricity with guest Emma Sutcliffe. Emma Sutcliffe, Senior Vice President, Patient Insights and Solutions at Prime Global (https://primeglobalpeople.com/), talks about her experience hosting a webinar with two prominent industry leaders in the field of patient engagement. Novartis is the gold standard in patient engagement and was used as a case study in that session. Patient engagement is not yet mainstream, so experts are trying to push it towards the companies. Business benefits highly from patient engagement because of the "triple wing" concept: get medical services, products for patients in time and patient-focused drug development. Companies are 19% more likely to launch a drug with successful pharma if they've included patients within their clinical design program. It results in better medicines through the pipelines and patient activation. When patients become active, their patient activation measure (PAM) in patient-centred care is likely to rise on all four levels. They will be 28% more likely to consume fewer healthcare services, which means that the burden on ER departments will reduce as people are more health literate; they can manage health crises independently. Her company has started to help those patients who have reduced activation because of stress levels during a traumatic event, pandemic or work anxiety. Pharma companies that are adding to their PAM improve society's health activation as a whole. She compares UK and US healthcare and speaks about their merits. For the former, through the NHS, patients can try and circumvent diagnostic pathways to get treatments faster via patient activation. For the latter, it is that professional relationships between pharma companies and patient engagement groups are robust. Patients sometimes skirt around the rules and regulations to get access to medicines, but with patient engagement, they don't have to do that. She concludes with her observations on the present regional compliance challenges at play regarding pioneering global patient activation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, Dr. Gillian Bell, a Doctor of Clinical Pharmacy, shares her path from pharmacy school to her non-traditional PharmD job as Pharmacogenomics Lead, Genome Medical. On This Episode We Discuss:

• Gillian’s education (Brief)

• Dr. Bell's work experience prior to PGx (Brief) Residency

• Gillian’s PGx work experience prior to Genome Medical (Brief) Mission Hospital

• Brief description of Genome Medical, its mission, its services, its clients

• Gillian’s roles and responsibilities as the Pharmacogenomics Lead at Genome Medical

• What does a typical day at Genome Medical look like for its pharmacists? How do the pharmacists interact with the genetic counselors?

• “Genetic Counseling” or “PGx Inclusive Medication Therapy Management’ do the pharmacists provide one or the other or both? Neither? To whom are the services provided? Providers and/or to patients?

• Gillian’s advice to pharmacists who want to pursue a career in PGx

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Madelaine A. Feldman, MD, FACR Dr. Madelaine Feldman is a rheumatologist in private practice with The Rheumatology Group in New Orleans, LA. She is President of the Coalition of State Rheumatology Organizations, Chair of the Alliance for Safe Biologic Medicines and past member of the American College of Rheumatology insurance subcommittee. Dr. Feldman is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine at Tulane University School of Medicine, and lectures extensively to patients, physicians, regulators, and legislators both locally and nationally, speaking before the Health subcommittee of Energy and Commerce in 2019. She has spoken and written on the drug supply channel, particularly the effect that formulary construction and utilization management tools have on pricing and access to drugs (availability & affordability). Dr. Feldman is honored to be the recipient of the American College of Rheumatology's 2021 Innovation in Clinical Care award. She received the Distinguished Service Award for Tulane Medical School, was named one of the Top Women in New Orleans by City Business in 2017 and is the former radio talk show host of “Driving with Dr. Mattie.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Enhancing Patient Care: Value of Pharmaceutical Medical Information Services Taking into consideration the breadth of information available to healthcare professionals, what makes the information provided by manufacturers valuable? Join us in this episode where Evelyn Hermes-DeSantis, PharmD, BCPS, Director, Research and Publications, phactMI/ Professor Emerita, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey and guest speakers Patrick Reilly, PA, CEO phactMI and Dominick Albano, PharmD, Vice President Global Medical Information Pfizer discuss the value and clinical impact of medical information provided by manufacturers.

This is the final episode in a series of three podcasts. If you have not listened to our first two episodes, check them out with the links below: ● phactMI: Collaborate, Elevate, Enhance Patient Care: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/CSN3217426537.mp3?updated=1640013129 ● Where Pharmacists Go for Medical Information: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/CSN9590480303.mp3?updated=1639087070 Learn more about phactMI at www.phactMI.org/about/ Follow phactMI on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter

References:

Albano D, Follman S, Patel YD, et al. Enhancing Patient Care: Value of Pharmaceutical Medical Information Services. J Nurse Pract. 2021;17:840-45.

phactMI. Enhanced Search. www.phactMI.org. Accessed November 10, 2021.

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Pharmacy CrossRoads host Bruce Kneeland will be covering the IPC Annual Conference 2022 . IPC is excited to announce the return of the in-person IPC Conference! This esteemed event will be held April 12-15, 2022 at the fabulous Hotel del Coronado in San Diego, California! Register today to join us for 3 full days in sunny California where you will find opportunities to give back to community and pharmacy while learning about the latest industry trends and networking with other independents from across the nation. Help IPC support the local community by participating in our new outreach program, earn up to 9 hours of continuing education credit, network with 60+ industry leading vendors, and impart your pharmacy wisdom on the next generation of pharmacy students! Don’t miss this opportunity to participate in the event of the year! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ransomware is a major threat to any and all computer networks. All companies large, small, healthcare, nonhealthcare can be impacted by it. Ransomware is a cyber-attack where the user cannot obtain access to their system. They are criminal acts that much be treated as one, swift action must be taken to protect your system and your patients PHI. Join Jeff Hedges from the Pharmacy Compliance Guide and Becky Templeton from R.J. Hedges & Associates, as they discuss Ransomware, how to determine a HIPAA breach, what to do if you are a victim of Ransomware, how to report cyber-attacks, how to report a breach due to ransomware attack, how cyber insurance may help, what kind of fines may be associated with a cyber-attack, and the real steps to prepare for an OCR inspection. Learn more about how to protect your pharmacy from Ransomware threats: https://www.rjhedges.com/blog/topic/podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Darshan Talks Podcast, host Darshan Kulkarni Pharm.D, MS, Esq. discuss 340B Pharmacy Programs with guest Rita Baskett. Rita Baskett RPh, MBA/MHA, CEO of Integrated Pharmacy Services, Inc. that is a consulting firm that concentrates on 340B solutions. The company focus on the integration of compliant pharmacy solutions to improve costs and health outcomes through the use of government programs (when applicable and qualified) and technology partners. 340B is a part of statute written in 1992 with the federal registrar that requires drug manufacturers to provide outpatient drugs to eligible health care organizations and covered entities at significantly reduced prices. The 340B Program enables covered entities to stretch scarce federal resources as far as possible, reaching more eligible patients and providing more comprehensive services. The hospital started using 340B for retail prescriptions and later it morphed into mix used areas including emergency room, observation status, etc. There are certain hospitals that qualify and one of the criteria is it has to be non-profit, the drugs are intended for outpatient use. The second criterion requires that the hospital have a sufficient Medicare disproportionate share hospital (DSH) adjustment percentage. DSH hospitals must have an adjustment percentage greater than 11.75 percent for the most recent cost reporting period ending before the calendar quarter involved. Sole community hospitals and Rural referral centers must have an adjustment percentage of greater than 8 percent.

Connect with Rita Baskett: On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rita-bask... Email : rita.baskett@ipsconsultants.com Website: ipsconsults.com

Connect with us: Website: http://www.darshantalks.com Law Firm: http://www.kulkarnilawfirm.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/darshantalks LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darshanku...

Disclaimers: 1. This discussion is merely an oral discussion and should not be relied upon solely on its own to support any conclusion of law or fact. 2. The discussion does not and should not reflect any individual products status as safe, efficacious, adulterated, or misbranded or meeting or not meeting expectations at a local, state, federal, or international agency or organization. 3. The discussion should not be construed to be complete advice that is right for you and may not necessarily represent a specific product. 4. This discussion is provided for general educational purposes and should not be construed as legal advice, regulatory advice, or medical advice. 5. This does not create an attorney-client relationship

pharma #340B #darshantalks #hospital #federal

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Learn how Surescripts solutions are helping to revolutionize the specialty medications experience Surescripts blog posts on pharmacy and specialty medications

The Rise of Pharmacy to the Front Lines of Care and Innovation

Avoiding Specialty Pharmacy Detours featuring findings from a Surescripts study in partnership with Accredo

An Exercise In Trust: One Multiple Sclerosis Patient’s Journey

Relevant UN-Scripted Podcast Episodes

The Future is Now for Specialty Medications

A Day in the Life of a Specialty Pharmacist

Press Releases

Surescripts Further Streamlines Specialty Prescribing Process With New Services For Specialty Pharmacies

Specialty Pharmacists Report Process Delays of Up To 10 Days To Get Patients Started On Treatment

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On this episode of the PAIN POD, Mark Pain Guy Garofoli chats with Dr. Laura Meyer-Junco, PharmD, BCPS, CPE, an international expert on Over-the-Counter (OTC) self-care pain management, about the complexities of pain medications that are readily available for anyone and everyone in our society in dollar stores, gas stations, grocery stores, hotel gift shops, and pharmacies alike. Just how much info can be crammed into one analgesic pharmacy aisle? Tons! Laura provides some pearls and pointers to help us all help others with OTC pain medications. Join the discussion right here, right now, on the Pain Pod. Come one, come all, to the Pain Pod!!!

Resources Pediatric OTC Pain Medication Dosing https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000783.htm Dr. Laura Meyer-Junco Bio https://www.painweek.org/media/read/laura-meyer-junco Pain News Network (Pain Guy’s Recent PAINWeek Poster Video Interview) https://www.painnewsnetwork.org/

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Overcoming Stigma in the Treatment of Substance Abuse Disorder Stigma is often based on myth, superstition, or prejudice against another group. These beliefs, not based on fact or evidence, often lead to a negative impact on mental health – and is especially seen in patients with substance use disorder. During COVID, the opioid epidemic has continued to rage through America, making it imperative that pharmacists and other health care providers go the extra mile to be conscious of how stigma hinders the treatment of those suffering from substance abuse disorder. Guest: Dr. Thomas Franko, associate professor of pharmacy practice at Wilkes University in Wilkes-Barre, PA, and coordinator of the Pain, Palliative Care and Addiction APhA Special Interest Group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of @darshantalks, we discuss Clear Messaging with guest Bob Libbey. Bob Libbey, Corporate Communications Leader and Advisor at AdvisoryCloud (https://www.advisorycloud.com/), discusses how to craft a clear message and all that it entails. Clients should get direct responses to questions they raise. It is essential as a business person to trust your instincts and assess opportunities. This could mean looking at where these choices fit where you're at in your career to switch back to a more positive direction. In terms of functioning in a fast-growing company, professional skills need to be taught long before the employee comes into the workplace.

When issues aren't aligning, it is usually time to look at the next opportunity. His role helps companies define what their values are. This can involve internet content and consultations on planning strategies. People need to use the right words to communicate. There is the initial consideration of a generation gap present, but the terms used are generally universal. When it comes to how to use buzzwords, the level of language should be kept simple. Shorter construction of sentences enables the audience to grasp the message better. This is also a nod to Millenials and Gen-Z because people consume so much news every second that they don't have time to go through each one thoroughly. On average, a corporate employee may get 120 emails a day. There is a continued rise in activity across all social networking platforms.

Companies can include great engaging headlines to promote their brand with great art, so it catches the viewer's eyes, and people stop scrolling through their feed to read their message. They must work towards delivering great leads that draw people in but should not solely focus on promotion. He has taught writing in several outlets: at the graduate level, in-house consultation and conferences, and people always ask how long the story should be.

It is fine if the story stretches to 1,200 words, but the words should carry the story and not the other way around. Writers and editors have to be informative but not loose with the words on the content side. It is vital to observe what drives content, like art, headlines or the audience itself. He elaborates on SEO optimisation when starting to create a profile piece. His approach is usually to find the story behind the apparent story and get to the roots, but different professionals have varying opinions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Nick Van Terheyden is no ordinary medical Doctor, bringing not just deep clinical experience and understanding of healthcare systems from around the world and a broad range of business and technology insights from a diverse career with some of the most prestigious hospitals, consulting firms, and technology companies. Dr. Nick has successfully identified, designed, built and launched products in the complex world of healthcare. He has a strong track record of leadership and team building with diverse groups and stakeholders, building market share and successfully implementing technology in the health care industry. Dr. Nick brings his extensive experience in strategy and innovation to his clients offering them a fast track to success by avoiding the pitfalls hidden in the complexity of the healthcare system. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

About Dr. Blair Thielemier, PharmD: Blair Green Thielemier, PharmD is an independent consultant pharmacist living in Arkansas with her husband and daughter. Blair is preparing the next virtual pharmacy conference, the Elevate Pharmacy Virtual Summit. She is also the founder of Pharmapreneur Academy, an online e-Course and Community where she guides pharmacist-entrepreneurs through the process and barriers of building a pharmacy consulting business. She is the author of How to Build a Pharmacy Consulting Business, a contributing author for Pharmacy Times and guest host on the Pharmacy Podcast Network. More information about Dr. Thielemier can be found on her website. https://www.btpharmacyconsulting.com/ Pharmapreneur Academy https://pharmapreneuracademy.com/pharma-academy/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EP 27: The Joy of Precepting

Precepting is an integral component of pharmacy education, and many pharmacists do it. While it may seem intimidating, preceptors say it is one of the rewarding parts of their professional life. In this edition of Locked on Pharmacy, two pharmacy educators talk about the joys of precepting.

Guests: Dr. Lisa Hong is an associate professor at Loma Linda University School of Pharmacy in Loma Linda, CA. She practices on an adult inpatient medicine service at Loma Linda University Medical Center where she precepts up to 11 APPE students, 6 IPPE students, and 7 PGY1 residents per year and was recently honored with the 2021 Preceptor of the Year award.

Dr. McKenzie Grinalds is an assistant professor at Cedarville University in Ohio and a clinical pharmacist of neurology at a local hospital where she serves as an IPPE and APPE preceptor. She was part of the second graduating class at Cedarville University School of Pharmacy and completed a PGY1 and PGY2 (in internal medicine) at Eskenazi Health in Indianapolis.

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Educational Objective Identify best practices for managing toxicities associated with therapies for the treatment of Waldenström macroglobulinemia Faculty: Victoria Nachar, PharmD, BCOP Clinical Pharmacist Specialist, Ambulatory Hematology Oncology University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center Clinical Assistant Professor University of Michigan College of Pharmacy Ann Arbor, Michigan

Faculty has no financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose.

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This activity is supported by educational grants from Pharmacyclics LLC., an AbbVie Company and Janssen Biotech, Inc; and BeiGene, Ltd. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

About ALVA-10 For far too long there has been a gap between payers and diagnostic companies where diagnostic technology has been characterized as “expensive and unnecessary”, because it has been poorly understood, undervalued and underutilized. Alva10 was established in response to this divide. With years of experience in pharmaceutical and diagnostic companies, Founders Hannah Mamuszka and Lena Chaihorsky built a team and company dedicated to narrowing that knowledge gap. Armed with and driven by knowledge, curiosity and a passion to innovate the industry, Alva10 set out to redesign the healthcare system while restructuring current spiraling healthcare spend. Read more about how Alva10 was founded here. Alva10 reduces ineffective therapeutic spend through customized solutions that provide advanced knowledge of patients’ ability to respond to costly therapies before they are given. Through our proprietary model M.A.T.E. we restructure the relationship between health insurance payers and Precision Medicine diagnostic companies. The result of this new way of doing business is a broad range of completely novel healthcare tools that directly solve the large clinical and economic challenges for payers and providers. Lena Chaihorsky | Co-Founder ALVA-10 Lena is the co-founder and Vice President of Payer Innovation at Alva10. With a background in biology and mathematics from Tufts, she is a skilled healthcare executive with a proven track record of developing and executing value based reimbursement strategies for diagnostics companies. Lena has extensive leadership experience in sales, national contracting, and all aspects of reimbursement within start-up and global companies, most recently AmniSure and QIAGEN. Lena also contributes to Alva10’s public speaking and writing efforts, leveraging her unique perspective on payer business and innovation models and their intersections with the diagnostics industry. Her work on commercial approaches to health economics data analysis led to her appointment as co-chair of the World Economic Forum’s workgroup dedicated to the economics of rare disease data federations in 2019. She is active within the Tufts Alumni Career Networking Community, and both a mentor and mentee within the HLTH Foundation’s CSweetener , a 501(c) 3 charity working toward healthcare equality, diversity and access by empowering women to seek and obtain mentorship from industry leaders. About PBGH - Pittsburgh Business Group on Health Since the 1980s, the Pittsburgh Business Group on Health has been driving change in healthcare – giving a voice to employers in their efforts to contain rising costs for care and prescription drugs that are suppressing the ability of their employees to receive the care they need when they need at a price they can afford. More than 100 leading employers from across southwestern Pennsylvania enjoy the benefits of and solutions provided by PBGH – one of the nation’s leading non-profit organizations dedicated to helping companies protect and promote their ability to provide high-quality, equitable and affordable healthcare for their employees. From award-winning prescription drug containment initiatives to nationally renowned educational programs for human resources, benefits managers and C-suite officers, PBGH delivers the comprehensive cost-savings and health and wellness solutions companies need today to drive and implement change in healthcare. PBGH’s targeted voice advocates for employers at the highest local, state and federal levels – lobbying and pursuing real transformation in the way healthcare is delivered and paid for so companies and organizations have the power to be competitive and succeed so our region thrives. Jessica Brooks | President & CEO PBGH Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Dr. Thomas Franko, PharmD, president of the Pennsylvania Pharmacist's Association talks with Todd Eury, CEO & Founder of the Pharmacy Podcast Network about his 'Vision for the Role of the Pharmacist in 2022'. Most people see pharmacists behind the counter dispensing pills and occasionally giving advice on prescription and over the counter (OTC) medications; they may sometimes remind customers of preventive screenings or flu shots. But pharmacists are capable of much more. As part of their professional degree, they receive extensive training on medication management to optimize treatment options, manage medication side effects, interactions and duplications, interpret lab results, perform physical exams, and administer vaccines. --from Deloitte Insights The pandemic increased opportunities for pharmacists to deliver hands-on care. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) gave pharmacists the authority to order and administer COVID-19 tests, childhood vaccines (3–18 years of age), and COVID-19 vaccines.4 Subsequently, pharmacists, interns, and pharmacy technicians were on the front lines, testing for COVID-19, giving shots, and educating the public, all the while keeping their doors open throughout the pandemic. These efforts elevated the public's perception of pharmacists and offset the burden on other parts of the health care system, providing an opportunity for the profession to redefine its role and value.

About Dr. Thomas Franko, PharmD Dr. Franko is the PPA's on-coming President for 2022. After service as a clinical pharmacist in outpatient chronic pain management, Dr. Franko joined Wilkes University in 2013. He maintains an ambulatory care practice site with the Wright Center for Graduate Medical Education in Kingston, PA. He is involved with medication therapy management for several chronic diseases, especially pain management, at the Wright Center. Along with pharmacy students, Dr. Franko trains pharmacy and medical residents from Moses Taylor Hospital and The Wright Center. He is an active member of the American Pharmacists Association, American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy and the Pennsylvania Pharmacists Association. His interests are in pain management, substance use disorder and harm reduction strategies. Education and Training

Doctor of Pharmacy, Philadelphia College of Pharmacy, Philadelphia, PA

Pharmacy Practice Residency, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Wilkes-Barre, PA

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Empowering People to Live Healthier Lives, a special podcast with Dr. Richard Ashworth Pharmacists, Physcians, and people commited to better health for our nation are working closer than ever before. Dr. Richard Ashworth believes we can do more. Interesting insights on how the healthy aging sector will evolve post-pandemic – including concerns on reported increased levels of stress in seniors and the need to more actively address social determinants of health. Dr. Ashworth and Dr. Madison also talk about navigating the shift to virtual engagement and the opportunities and challenges healthcare organizations will face once the nation fully reopens from COVID-19.

Our guest: Dr. Richard Ashworth, PharmD joined Tivity Health as President and CEO, and as a member of the Board of Directors, in June 2020. Previously, Ashworth facilitated the growth of Walgreens for nearly 30 years, transforming the company into a global leader in pharmacy and health and wellness. He started at Walgreens as a store clerk in 1992, and most recently led as President, responsible for developing the strategies and plans for all Walgreens operations including leadership, development and management of the business. Ashworth has spent his career focused on improving the health and well-being of others, with a passion for making a difference in the lives of customers and members. His experience includes navigating a rapidly changing healthcare landscape while serving a portfolio of large customers and individual consumers in the intensely competitive retail realm. Ashworth is an influential voice in public health policy and the future of healthcare and has shared his views at the White House and on Capitol Hill. He also served on the NACDS board for the last four years, formerly as Chairman. Ashworth earned a Doctor of Pharmacy degree (PharmD) and a master's degree in business administration. Our host: Dr. Christina Madison, PharmD is the Founder and CEO of The Public Health Pharmacist™, PLLC a public health consulting firm. She is a clinical pharmacist specializing in public health with a focus on infectious communicable diseases. As a past President of the Nevada Public Health Association, she has been asked to share her clinical public health and infectious disease expertise with Local, State, and International Media outlets and NGO’s. Dr. Madison has been featured in over 200+ on-air TV appearances since January 2020 related to the pandemic and public health. She has an intimate knowledge of the impact public health messaging, policy, and legislation can have on communities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Special guests: Alan Ehrlich, Executive Editor at DynaMed and an Associate Professor in Family Medicine at the University of Massachusetts Medical School in Worcester Bio: Alan Ehrlich, MD, FAAFP is the Executive Editor at DynaMed and an Associate Professor in Family Medicine at the University of Massachusetts Medical School in Worcester. He is board certified from the American Board of Family Medicine and a Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians. Alan graduated from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in 1984 and completed his residency at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center in 1987. He is involved in the teaching of Evidence-Based Medicine to third year medical students and writes the Evidence-Based Medicine column for Clinical Advisor magazine. Eileen Yoshida, Deputy Editor of Medication and Clinical Informatics, EBSCO Health Bio: Eileen Yoshida is the Deputy Editor of Medication and Clinical Informatics at EBSCO Health. In this role, she leads the medication and clinical informatics strategies for the organization. Eileen brings over 25 years of experience in the healthcare industry, most recently leading the Clinical Knowledge Management and Decision Support team at Partners HealthCare. Previously, she served with Capgemini as an EHR implementation strategist and with the University of Chicago Hospitals in a special project’s role. Eileen has extensive experience in clinical informatics, EHR implementation, healthcare consulting and clinical pharmacy and is a published author and speaker on clinical decision support. She holds a degree in Pharmacy from the University of Toronto and a master’s in business administration from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. Research: Report from HIMSS19: Novel Techniques to Combat the Opioid Misuse Epidemic

Courtney Holmes, RN, Executive Clinical Consultant, IBM Watson Health Bio: Courtney Holmes is a Clinical Program Director supporting IBM’s Micromedex solution suite, as well as an Executive Clinical Consultant with Watson Health. Courtney focuses on providing clinical leadership in the sales and development of cognitive solutions and engagement with key stakeholders to support meaningful use of Watson Health solutions. She provides subject matter expertise for the Healthcare. Provider Segment. This includes providing strategic and clinical expertise to ensure high value development/improvements and intuitive, seamless clinical workflow design. Courtney collaborates among global product offerings teams to ensure clinically relevant approaches to client engagements, and leads Watson Health solution sales activities through client briefings, demonstration of solutions, workshops and other formats as needed. Ms. Holmes joined IBM in 2018 and brings 17 years of extensive oncology nursing experience to the team. Her experience ranges from direct clinical care at some of the top hospitals in the country, to developing the nurse educator program for a large pharmaceutical company and leading a team of nurses in her region. Courtney spent time building strong customer relationships with key nursing organizations, targeted accounts, and other identified key customers. She also focused on providing clinical expertise and support to sales to optimize overall customer experience, as well as helping facilities achieve better patient outcomes by improving overall quality of care and providing insight on best practices. Blog post: https://www.ibm.com/blogs/watson-health/how-ai-infused-clinical-decision-support-may-change-medicine/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Participants and Roles: Sheila Arquette, President & CEO, NASP, Host/Interviewer Purpose: Discuss how implementing risk-based care benefits patients and can improve their adherence rates Ashleigh Burdette, MSN, RN, is the Sr. Director of Clinical Innovation with Biologics by McKesson. Ashleigh has been a Registered Nurse for nearly 15 years and holds a Master of Science in Nursing with a specialization in leadership and administration. She began her nursing career as an oncology nurse working in both bone marrow transplant and an outpatient clinic. In 2015, she joined Optum/United Health Group to focus on oncology patient support, utilization review, and clinical case management. In 2017, she joined Cardinal Health’s hub business and had the opportunity to lead both clinical operations and account management. Ashleigh joined Biologics by McKesson in 2020 to lead cross-functional collaboration to create customized patient management solutions that support the holistic needs of patients. · What is risked-based care, and how does it differ from “standardized care”? · What’s the methodology behind risked-based care? · Is the nurse-patient connection important? Why or why not? · What are some outcomes you’ve seen with this type of personalized level of care and support? · If someone wanted to implement this type of tailored support in their care setting, what are some of the essential components to keep in mind? Contact the NASP: https://naspnet.org/about Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Where Pharmacists Go for Medical Information Due to the advancement of technology, healthcare professionals have access to a wealth of medical information in just a few strokes of their keyboard. Thinking of the quantity of resources available brings up the question, what sources of information are actually being used to inform treatment decisions?

Join us in this episode where Patrick Reilly, PA, CEO phactMI and guest speakers John Jones, MBA, Director of Technology phactMI and Evelyn Hermes-DeSantis, PharmD, BCPS, Director, Research and Publications, phactMI/ Professor Emerita, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey discuss the most common sources of medical information and the role of manufacturers in providing scientifically accurate information.

This is the second episode in a series of three podcasts. If you have not listened to our first episode, check it out with the link below: ● phactMI: Collaborate, Elevate, Enhance Patient Care: https://pharmacypodcast.com/2021/12/11/phactmi-podcast-series/ Learn more about phactMI at www.phactMI.org/about/ Follow phactMI on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Educational Objectives · Recognize best practices for managing adverse effects associated with immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICI)-targeted therapy combinations Faculty: Jacob K. Kettle, PharmD, BCOP Pharmacy Manager Ellis Fischel Cancer Center Department of Pharmacy University of Missouri Health Care Columbia, Missouri Faculty, has the following financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose: Jacob Kettle, PharmD, BCOP, has the following relevant financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose: Speakers Bureau: Genentech, Merck, Amgen, Lilly, DSI Consultant: Pfizer, Lilly

Pharmacy Times Continuing Education™ is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. This activity is approved for 0.75 contact hours (0.075 CEU) under the ACPE universal activity number 0290-0000-21-438-H01-P. The activity is available for CE credit through December 17, 2022. This activity is supported by educational grants from Eisai Inc and Exelixis, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Educational Objectives · Describe the role of immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICI)-targeted therapy combinations across malignancies · Recall knowledge of ICI-targeted therapy combinations to treatment selection in patients with cancer Faculty: Jacob K. Kettle, PharmD, BCOP Pharmacy Manager Ellis Fischel Cancer Center Department of Pharmacy University of Missouri Health Care Columbia, Missouri

Faculty, has the following financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose: Jacob Kettle, PharmD, BCOP, has the following relevant financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose: Speakers Bureau: Genentech, Merck, Amgen, Lilly, DSI Consultant: Pfizer, Lilly

Pharmacy Times Continuing Education™ is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. This activity is approved for 0.5 contact hours (0.05 CEU) under the ACPE universal activity number 0290-0000-21-437-H01-P. The activity is available for CE credit through December 17, 2022. This activity is supported by educational grants from Eisai Inc and Exelixis, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Introduction As the safety of compounding practices comes under renewed scrutiny from authoritative bodies, more attention is being paid to assistive and robotic technologies. Learn how a stepped approach to adopting compounding technology can lead to safer, more efficient, and cost effective compounding operations. Participants Host: Ken Perez, Vice President, Healthcare Policy and Government Affairs, Omnicell, Inc. Guest Expert: Kevin N. Hansen, PharmD, MS, BCPS, BCSCP, Assistant Director of Pharmacy, Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the PAIN POD, Mark Pain Guy Garofoli will chat with Dr. David Brushwood, a world-renowned pharmacy law expert, about all things pain management, controlled substances, drug diversion, and pharmacy law. You may be sitting down listening, but it turns out you’ll only be using the edge of the seat! Corresponding legal responsibility, check. Professional conversations between prescribers and dispensers alike, check. DEA Red Flags, check. An attempted prescription from a zoo, check, wait, what? Yes, check. You name it, if it’s pharmacy law and pain management related, it’s discussed, right here, right now, on the Pain Pod. Come one, come all, to the Pain Pod!!!

DEA Red Flags Info

Prescribers

Cash only patients and/or no acceptance of worker’s compensation or insurance

Prescribing of the same combination of highly-abused medications

Prescribing the same (high) quantities of pain drugs to most/every patient

High number of prescriptions issued per day

Geographically out-of-area patient population

Dispensers

High percentage controlled to non-controlled medications

High volumes of controlled substances generally

Same Medication(s)/Quantities prescribed by the same prescriber for many patients

Large geographical distances between pharmacy, prescriber(s), and patient

Multiple patients with the same last name or address

Sequential prescription #s for highly diverted drugs from the same prescriber

Patients receiving controlled substances from multiple prescribers

Patients seeking early prescription refills paying out-of-pocket

NABP ”Red Flags” Video https://nabp.pharmacy/initiatives/awarxe/pharmacist-resources/

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Bob Graul is a consultant providing Business Development Services for First Financial Bank’s Professional Services Division and has Graul Consulting – Small Business Consulting. Mr. Graul hosts Pharmacy Insiders on the Pharmacy Podcast Network. Mr. Graul was Managing Director for the Professional Services Division of First Financial Bank which closed $50M in SBA loans annually. As National Vice President – RxOwnership for McKesson Corp from 2010 to 2015 Mr. Graul developed and launched RxOwnership and built it into a $1 billion program. Mr. Graul was President and CEO of Rancho Santa Fe Health Mart Pharmacy from 1985 to 2008 guiding it from $700K to $6M annually. He also served as CFO for OBJ, Inc. Graul was a consultant for retail pharmacies and McKesson Corp with responsibility for the RxOwnership program from 2008 to 2010. Additionally, he has served on several Boards and held voluntary consulting positions within the pharmaceutical industry. He has broad experience in the banking, retail drug, ownership transfer and managed care industries. Graul received the Outstanding Alumni Award from National University in 1997. He was named Pharmacist of the Year in 2005 by the San Diego County Pharmacist Association. Graul was awarded the Innovative Pharmacist of the year in February 2007 by the California Pharmacists Association. He was appointed to the California State Board of Pharmacy by Governor Schwarzenegger in February of 2007 and served for one term on the Board. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pharmacy Times Continuing Education™ (PTCE) provides industry-leading pharmacy CE to retail, oncology, managed care, specialty, and health-system pharmacists. They use multiple deliverables in the live, virtual, on-demand, and print formats created by in-house pharmacists to deliver tailored multi-specialty education.

Podcast 1: Waldenström Macroglobulinemia and Treatment Advancements with the Use of BTK Inhibitors Educational Objectives · Outline the pathophysiology of Waldenström macroglobulinemia (WM) and its connection to use of new and emerging drug therapies · Review clinical guidelines and treatment selection in patients with WM

Faculty: Victoria Nachar, PharmD, BCOP Clinical Pharmacist Specialist, Ambulatory Hematology Oncology University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center Clinical Assistant Professor University of Michigan College of Pharmacy Ann Arbor, Michigan Faculty has no financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose.

Pharmacy Times Continuing Education™ is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. This activity is approved for 0.5 contact hour (0.05 CEU) under the ACPE universal activity number 0290-0000-21-441-H01-P. The activity is available for CE credit through June 13, 2022. This activity is supported by educational grants from Pharmacyclics LLC., an AbbVie Company and Janssen Biotech, Inc; and BeiGene, Ltd. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Listen in as host Monique Whitney speaks with special guests Dr. Benjamin Jolley and Deborah Keaveny about the vertical integration of healthcare, how it applies to antitrust, and possible steps state and federal governments can take to begin to combat the issue for pharmacies and their patients.

Host: Monique Whitney, PUTT Executive Director

Special Guests: Dr. Benjamin Jolley, PharmD Pharmacist, Pharmacy Consultant, Blogger

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Pharmacy pioneer Bruce Kneeland selects 4 road trip pharmacies The trip, dubbed “Four Savvy Southern Pharmacies,” will include on-site visits and interviews with the owners of pharmacies in Texas, Arkansas, Tennessee and South Carolina. Summary written by Sandra Levy Independent pharmacy veteran Bruce Kneeland is once again hitting the open road on an extensive pharmacy road trip. This year's trip, dubbed “Four Savvy Southern Pharmacies,” will include on-site visits and interviews with the owners of pharmacies in four southern states: Texas, Arkansas, Tennessee and South Carolina. Liberty Software, is sponsoring the trip. [Read more: Pharmacy pioneer Bruce Kneeland selects 8 road trip pharmacies] The key takeaway will be the production and distribution of a white paper that Kneeland will produce. The document will outline, in a step-by-step manner, the management tools and marketing techniques the four pharmacies use to successfully implement one or more of the enhanced care services their pharmacies provide. Kneeland will look at how these four pharmacies chose a specific enhanced care service to provide and how they got their staff to buy into providing the new service. He also will look for ways the pharmacies use features in their Liberty Software system to support these new services. One of Liberty’s newest features is an appointment scheduler with features that help them manage their immunization program, interact with state immunization registries, automate billing procedures and auto-populate eCare plans. [Read more: CPESN USA taps Bruce Kneeland to support local networks] The pharmacies Kneeland will visit provide a cross-section of independent pharmacies. One is in a major metropolitan area, another in a suburban location and two are in rural towns. Two are clinically focused and the others have more traditional front-ends. One even has an old fashion soda fountain. The four pharmacies to be visited are Flower Mound Pharmacy in Flower Mound, Texas; Caldwell Pharmacy in Wynne, Ark.; Kirby Whitten Pharmacy in Bartlett, Tenn.; and Roche Pharmacy in Whitmire, S.C. Kneeland noted that the white paper will be designed to provide pharmacy owners with a road map that will outline specific steps pharmacy owners can take to replicate the success of the four pharmacies he visits on the trip. When completed, the white paper will be made available, free of charge, to any pharmacy owner requesting it from Liberty Software Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

phactMI, a 501 (c)(6) corporation, is a collaboration of Medical Information leaders from the pharmaceutical industry. These Medical Information professionals provide accurate and unbiased clinical data on their products that facilitates the safe and effective use of medicines. How and why was phactMI created? Join us in this episode as Evelyn Hermes-DeSantis, PharmD, BCPS, Director, Research and Publications, phactMI/ Professor Emerita, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey and guest speakers Patrick Reilly, PA, CEO, phactMI and Mary Sendi, North America Medical Information Regional Lead Pfizer/ President phactMI discuss medical information, the role of manufacturers in providing scientifically accurate information, and the genesis of phactMI. Learn more about phactMI at www.phactMI.org/about/ Follow phactMI on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter References:

phactMI. About phactMI. www.phactMI.org/about. Accessed November 10, 2021.

Hermes-DeSantis ER, Johnson RM, Redlich A, et al. Proposed best practice guidelines for scientific response documents: a consensus statement from phactMI. Ther Innov Regul Sci. 2020;54:1303-11.

Rai R, Hermes-DeSantis ER, phactMI. Healthcare professional’s opinions on an endorsement tool for scientific response documents developed by pharmaceutical companies. phactMI Internal Data. Presented at the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Midyear Clinical Meeting. 2019.

phactMI. Code of practice. www.phactMI.org/code-of-practice. Accessed November 10, 2021.

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What does public health mean to you? Access to healthcare for all walks of life Bio Dr John Brosious is the founder of the gender surgery program at UNLV, and co-founder of NGAHP. After graduating from Indiana University School of Medicine, he completed his plastic surgery residency at the University of Nevada. His passion in gender affirming care began years ago while in practice in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. After returning to Nevada in 2016, he quickly realized the need to streamline gender-affirming healthcare in Nevada. Working with the gender expansive community is currently the focus of his practice, in addition to complex reconstruction for trauma, burn, and cancer patients. His hobbies include fitness, traveling, and tattoos. Link: https://www.unlv.edu/people/john-brosious Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of DarshanTalks Podcast where host Darshan Kulkarni Pharm.D, MS, Esq. welcomes guest Michael A. Swit, Esq. to discuss Medical Affairs Compliance. Michael A. Swit is a long-time FDA regulatory Attorney and Chief Regulatory Counsel at Varian Medical Systems. He has taught and written on an array of subjects relating to FDA regulation and related commercial activities, including directing courses on FDA regulation of drug/device advertising and on generic drug approvals. A former member of the Food & Drug Law Journal Editorial Board, Mr. Swit has spoken frequently at conferences sponsored by such organizations as RAPS, FDLI, and DIA. Swit is a highly experienced food & drug law attorney who has addressed critical FDA legal issues since 1984. His vast experience includes serving as general counsel and secretary of Par Pharmaceutical, a prominent generic drug company, and, thus, he brings a commercial perspective to his work. His private practice has included stints in the FDA Law Practice Groups in the San Diego offices of both Duane Morris and Heller Ehrman, and at McKenna & Cuneo (now Dentons), in the firm's D.C. and San Diego offices. He also served for seven years as Vice President at The Weinberg Group, a premier FDA regulatory consulting firm, and as the CEO of FDAnews.com, a premier publisher of FDA newsletters and other information products.

In the initial part of the podcast, he described how to do the Varian Company functions and its role in medical affairs. At Varian, he spearheads the resolution of all legal issues impacting the regulatory, quality, and clinical challenges of the world's leading developer of radiation treatment technologies used to treat cancer and other conditions, including overseeing the firm's promotional review process. The company's aim is 'creating a world without the fear of cancer'. He mentioned every company makes mistakes or sometimes customers think that the company has done something wrong and every sphere will have a problem that is unavoidable but how to respond and the key element to tackle those circumstances that determines everything. He works in the compliance department resolving disputes and problems. The mid-segment was about the work processes and balance, then he was asked about the SOPs in medical affairs i.e. standard operating procedures for clinical practice, he had prime approaches for the same - policies, SOPs, granular work construction, and it ought to be automation. He also mentioned mnemonic words that are important in this sphere. The conversation also included The Chicago Tylenol scandal ( these were a series of poisoning deaths resulting from drug tampering in the Chicago metropolitan area in 1982) concerning crisis management and how one can do a right recall. Lastly, they touched upon the influencer marketing aspect.

Connect with Michael A. Swit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelswit/

Connect with us: Website: http://www.darshantalks.com Law Firm: http://www.kulkarnilawfirm.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/darshantalks

Disclaimers: 1. This discussion is merely an oral discussion and should not be relied upon solely on its own to support any conclusion of law or fact. 2. The discussion does not and should not reflect any individual products status as safe, efficacious, adulterated, or misbranded or meeting or not meeting expectations at a local, state, federal, or international agency or organization. 3. The discussion should not be construed to be complete advice that is right for you and may not necessarily represent a specific product. 4. This discussion is provided for general educational purposes and should not be construed as legal advice, regulatory advice, or medical advice. 5. This does not create an attorney-client relationship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the inaugural episode of the Integra X Files! Join our hosts Frances Nahas and Jim McDonald in a conversation with guest Chad Worz, Pharm.D., BCGP, FASCP, the chief executive officer of ASCP, as they talk long-term care pharmacy trends, stormtroopers, and highlights from the recent ASCP Annual Meeting. For all the X-Files Episodes, visit the Integra X-Files Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lindsey Childs-Kean, PharmD, MPH, BCPS, co-founder and advisory team member of the #PharmGradWishList interviews Joseph Washington, PharmD/MPH candidate, #PGWL sponsee and winner of the 2021 PGWL Post-Graduate Education Scholarship to support the financial endeavors involved with pursuing graduate pharmacy training.

Joseph is a soon to be graduate of the University of Florida, pursuing a dual degree in pharmacy along with a Master of Public Health, and is fervently paving a way to make his mark in the distinguished profession of clinical sciences. Joseph has a drive to holistically change the landscape of healthcare, to provide equitable access to services amongst all populations. More so, Joseph has had the distinction of serving as the National President for the Student National Pharmaceutical Association, where he routinely amplified the voices of underrepresented minorities. Now, Joseph is looking to begin his career, building off of his clinical prowess, within the realm of health economics and outcomes research.

Joseph is appreciative of the outpouring of support from the pharmacy community, who have devoted efforts to allow young clinicians, such as himself, the opportunity to continue to break down barriers and hurdles.

To support other aspiring pharmacists, like Joseph, please follow @PharmGradWishList on twitter and instagram and check out pharmgradwishlist.org! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For thirty-five years, George S. Zorich worked as a pharmaceutical executive. Along the way, he served on several pharmacy boards, including the ASHP and that of the University of Wisconsin School of Pharmacy. He always found it surprising that graduates were very skilled at clinical pharmacy but not entrepreneurship. His book Entrepreneurs in Pharmacy and Other Leaders will become a useful text for pharmacy students and faculty alike under the new ACPE mandate that pharmacy programs teach entrepreneurship. Section one of the book profiles ten professionals who launched their own innovative businesses from a pharmacy degree. Section two highlights thirty people who became leaders in health care with their pharmacy degrees. Zorich is donating all of the royalties to pharmacy programs and foundations that encourage and foster entrepreneurship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Entrepreneurs in Pharmacy: and Other Leaders

According to the Department of Health and Human Services: Fifty-five percent of the elderly are non-compliant with their prescription drug orders, meaning they don't take their medication according to the doctor's instructions. Approximately 200,000 older adults are hospitalized annually due to adverse drug reactions. Special guest: Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition (SCPC) President and CEO Alan Rosenbloom Washington, DC – Today, House Committee on Oversight and Reform Ranking Member James Comer (R-Ky.) and minority committee members lawmakers will hold a forum to discuss the impact of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) in pharmaceutical markets with industry experts, pharmacists, physicians, and PBMs. In anticipation of the forum the Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition (SCPC) offered the following statement from SCPC President and CEO Alan Rosenbloom: “We welcome today’s forum to examine PBMs and their anti-competitive practices, which ultimately drive-up costs for patients and put independent pharmacies out of business. A handful of PBMs dominate the market, and most are part of much larger health care conglomerates that spread both horizontally and vertically to encompass prescription drug plans and health insurers, retail, specialty, mail order, and long-term care (LTC) pharmacies, giving them immense power to favor the pharmacies they own over the pharmacies they don’t. This forces some pharmacies, especially LTC pharmacies, to provide life-saving medications to patients at a cost that could put them out of business and threaten patient access to essential medications, particularly in rural and medically underserved communities. Older Americans with long-term care needs require an average of 12-14 prescriptions per year. They are particularly vulnerable to soaring drug prices, and often least able to adapt when local pharmacies close. This is especially true of Medicare beneficiaries who need long-term care and typically have chronic or medically complex conditions as well. This group requires the medication management and enhanced pharmacy services that LTC pharmacies provide. Any unfair PBM practices that inhibit LTC pharmacy services or force them to close can be life-threatening for the hundreds of thousands of patients they serve daily. Today is a great first step and we thank Rep. James Comer (R-KY) for holding this important forum. Future inquiries must be bipartisan, and since LTC pharmacies and their patients are uniquely impacted by PBMs, we urge Congress to include LTC pharmacies in policy conversations like this one. Congress must pass legislation that requires transparency in PBM drug pricing and related information and provides stronger oversight to hold PBMs accountable.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The contents of the super-soldier serum have been the subject of speculation for decades. Today we learn the truth about what makes Captain America great from our very own Justin Frederick. 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, Mickey, Cal and Justin 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. Additional Music from Pixabay and Fesliyan Studios Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest, Peter Koshland, PharmD, opened his compounding pharmacy, Koshland Pharm, in 2009 in San Francisco and works with doctors and patients on individualized, integrative therapies that make a difference in the quality of patients’ day-to-day lives. Peter has seen the profound impact high-quality compounded medicine can have, so producing the absolute best patient outcomes is what drives his decisions as CEO of Koshland Pharm. When he is not in the pharmacy, Peter spends his time consulting with and educating doctors about the multiple applications of compounded medicine in their respective fields. Interview topics:

Compounding for hormone replacement, dermatology, urology, thyroid disorders, and pain management

Why big pharma is lobbying against bio-identical HRT

How bias against compounding pharmacies could limit the options available to doctors treating patients

The economic impact that FDA overreach could have on pharmacists across the country

The importance of custom tailoring hormone treatments instead of using a “one size fits all” approach

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In today’s episode, we welcome Jerry Meece, who is a major leader in diabetes management with nearly 25 years of experience. We discuss how diabetes education has evolved from a knowledge-based approach to a patient empowerment-based approach. Jerry also discussed the 10 minute consult that he created and how that can be implemented in your DSMES practice. He provides encouraging advice about how pharmacists can become more involved in diabetes management at a higher level. References: PSAD Special Issue PaperTrends in diabetes self-management education https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/dme.14256 Diabetes Self Management Education Patient Empowerment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ransomware; being held hostage from your own information and your own data. It’s in the news every day, generally large businesses, and banks, but it happens to every type and size of business every day. With complex schemes, malicious deception, various access points, complex research, and impersonation- ransomware is a worldwide threat that often funds nefarious dealings like terrorism, oppressive government and even the development of more ransomware. Today Jeff Hedges, the Pharmacy Compliance Guide and owner of R.J. Hedges & Associates and Nick Dorazio, Present of LVTech and technology expert are going to talk about what ransomware is and how it happens, put some context around the shear cost of this type of event happening to your business, we’ll go over some terminology and solutions for your business and even how you can prevent this from happening to your system. https://www.rjhedges.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anesthesia providers need easy access to medications in the operating room. Pharmacy needs to keep medications secure. Achieving that delicate balance in the OR pressure cooker between access and accountability requires an aligned vision, dynamic communications, and enabling closed-loop technology.

Participants Host: Ken Perez, Vice President, Healthcare Policy and Government Affairs, Omnicell, Inc. Guest Expert: Dr. Patrick Guffey, MD, MHA, CMIO, Performance Improvement & Informatics Officer, Children's Hospital Colorado

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Resources from the National Multiple Sclerosis Society · Ask an MS Expert Webinar Series weekly on Fridays from 1-1:30pm ET · COVID-19 and MS Information Center Learn how Surescripts solutions are helping to revolutionize the specialty medications experience Surescripts blog posts on pharmacy and specialty medications · The Rise of Pharmacy to the Front Lines of Care and Innovation · Avoiding Specialty Pharmacy Detours featuring findings from a Surescripts study in partnership with Accredo · An Exercise In Trust: One Multiple Sclerosis Patient’s Journey Relevant UN-Scripted Podcast Episodes · The Future is Now for Specialty Medications · A Day in the Life of a Specialty Pharmacist Press Releases · Surescripts Further Streamlines Specialty Prescribing Process With New Services For Specialty Pharmacies · Specialty Pharmacists Report Process Delays of Up To 10 Days To Get Patients Started On Treatment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PART 2 During the 2021 NCPA Annual Conference, Todd Eury leads a panel discussion of Pharmacy Owners who provide insights to leveraging RxSafe technologies in their pharmacies & enhancing patient medication adherence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PART ONE During the 2021 NCPA Annual Conference, Todd Eury leads a panel discussion of Pharmacy Owners who provide insights to leveraging RxSafe technologies in their pharmacies & enhancing patient medication adherence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As pharmacy expands to include more healthcare services many of them are branching off into diet, nutrition and weight loss programs. As they do this it may be prudent for them to dig a bit deeper than the traditional thinking about calorie counting and the BMI index. Linda Tucker, an independent health counselor shares some ideas on rapidly expanding ideas pharmacy owners should know about. In this episode Tucker shares her reasons why she feels trying to help patient improve their health should include learning about the Heath at Every Size and Intuitive eating movements. Whether you agree or disagree, millions of Americans are involved and as a healthcare professional she feels every pharmacist should at least be aware of them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The additional receptor implicated in Sars-COV-2's entry process, while not exactly new, is definitely not getting the fair share of the spotlight with ACE2. Involved in many complicated pathways in normal physiology, new research points to interesting possibilities for the future of pain treatment. 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, Mickey, Cal and Justin 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. Additional Music from Pixabay and Fesliyan Studios Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does public health mean to you? Public health is the intersection where individual patient decisions meet public policy, where medicine meets law. Bio Output Medical was founded by Dr. Jay K Joshi as an Intern managing complex Intensive Care Unit (ICU) patients. Concerned by the limitations of manual urine output measurements and subsequent kidney care management, he set out to develop a technology that would improve the measuring and recording of urine output to help patients with kidney injury or kidney failure. Born out of a need to improve urine output measurements, Output Medical is passionate about kidney management and saving patient lives. Abnormally low urine output (known as oliguria) is a leading indicator of acute kidney injury (AKI) among ICU patients. AKI is a rapid and dangerous loss of kidney function which seriously impacts a patient's quality of care: it increases mortality, cost of care, length of stay, and readmission. AKI occurs in 20% of all ICU admissions each year, meaning approximately two million patients in the U.S. for whom regular and automatic urine output monitoring could improve their health. The average additional cost of a patient with AKI is nearly $16,000, a significant cost to patients and hospitals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

According to the National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA), community pharmacists are highly accessible health care professionals and 95% of Americans live within just 5 miles of a pharmacy. (https://ncpa.org/provider-status) And what APhA or American Pharmacist Association, the largest association of pharmacists in the US is doing is laser focusing on getting provider status for pharmacists. So why is that important when it comes to PGx as this is a PGx podcast? Pharmacists can order the PGx test when they see fit for their patients without the need of a clinician to sign that form. Scott Knoer, MS, PharmD, FASHP, became the 13th Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer of the American Pharmacists Association in June 2020, after serving for nine years as the Chief Pharmacy Officer at the Cleveland Clinic. Dr. Knoer is a passionate advocate for patients and the profession of pharmacy. He has successfully lobbied boards of pharmacy in Ohio and Minnesota to allow the advancement of pharmacy practice, and he has led initiatives that changed Ohio and federal law related to the elevation of pharmacy practice and reducing the impact of drug shortages. He received his BA in psychology from Creighton University and his PharmD from the University of Nebraska. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of DarshanTalks Podcast, the host Darshan Kulkarni Pharm.D, MS, Esq. and Guest Speaker Lewis A. Grossman discuss the Right to Therapeutic Choice. Lewis A. Grossman's recently launched book "Choose Your Medicine: Freedom of Therapeutic Choice in America" on the freedom of medicine in the USA. Lewis Grossman, Author, Counsel at Covington & Burling LLP (https://www.cov.com/) and Professor of Law at American University, Washington College of Law, had spoken about government interference in the 19th century on the healthcare industry.

The conversation started off with the expert explaining his newly launched book based on freedom of therapeutic choices in America that is affected in American law and policy. The compelled speech doctrine sets out the principle that the government cannot force an individual or group to support certain expressions, this was discussed with compelled action which initially the host gave an example of how cigarette advertisements portray and mention that cigarettes are injurious to health whilst asking the expert to share his insights over this topic. He explains his constitutional law perspective on this subject that what government can make you do and what it cannot, he also mentioned about commercial speech is not protected as supposed to political speech or artistic speech.

The conversation also included an interesting topic of off-labeling drugs and ancient drugs like hydroxychloroquine and ivermectin used to treat Covid-19. Furthermore, if the branded company would have endorsed or used these drugs the implications are discussed in this podcast. Also, the subject of monoclonal antibodies was discussed, monoclonal antibodies are proteins created in a lab. The proteins mimic your immune system and are meant to make COVID-19 disease milder in patients who are already sick. As per the expert, the monoclonal antibodies are disseminated by EUA and not FDA approved, highly expensive. They talked about the history of sciences, pharma history, and much more differentiating with the bio-hacking, monoclonal antibodies, hydroxychloroquine, and ivermectin being in the same spectrum. In the mid-segment, what constitutes to be bad-advertisements and how the FDA now is disseminating about bad-ad to the medical industry.

Previous Podcast with Lewis A. Grossman: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rTRKF...

Connect with Lewis A. Grossman: On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lewis-a-g... Email: lewisg@wcl.american.edu

Lewis A. Grossman book link: https://global.oup.com/academic/produ... https://www.amazon.com/dp/0190612754/...

Connect with us: Website: http://www.darshantalks.com Law Firm: http://www.kulkarnilawfirm.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/darshantalks

Disclaimers: 1. This discussion is merely an oral discussion and should not be relied upon solely on its own to support any conclusion of law or fact. 2. The discussion does not and should not reflect any individual products status as safe, efficacious, adulterated, or misbranded or meeting or not meeting expectations at a local, state, federal, or international agency or organization. 3. The discussion should not be construed to be complete advice that is right for you and may not necessarily represent a specific product. 4. This discussion is provided for general educational purposes and should not be construed as legal advice, regulatory advice, or medical advice. 5. This does not create an attorney-client relationship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Choose Your Medicine: Freedom of Therapeutic Choice in America

Join the Pharmacy Podcast Network and IBM Watson Health for another podcast episode focused on how to improve efficiencies across your organizations’ drug shortage management and supply chain. Listen to three experts discuss: - Drug shortage management and prevention – from classification and communication to key stakeholders to how COVID-19 has impacted hospital drug shortages - The role of technology & data in assisting pharmacists in solving these inventory and management challenges - How automation and emerging technology can help pharmacists provide the best care for their patients OrbitalRX, now with IBM Micromedex, combines real-time inventory awareness and clinical decision support capabilities to help hospital pharmacies proactively manage drug shortages and efficiently identify effective alternatives. View the latest evidence-based treatment information, check your hospital’s current drug inventory status, and provide purchasers with a consolidated view of procurement options – all within a single solution. Learn more here: https://www.ibm.com/products/orbitalrx Guests: - Nate Peaty, PharmD, MS, Chief Strategy Officer and Co-founder | OrbitalRX - Brian Spoelhof, PharmD, Assistant Manager of Pharmacy - Medication Utilization Strategy | University of Virginia - Chris Virgilio, PharmD, BCPS Clinical Program Director, Micromedex | IBM Watson Health Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the past couple of decades compounding pharmacies have been under attack by the FDA. The FDA and compounding pharmacies are supposed to be separated unless the medications that compounding pharmacies are using are found to put the public at risk. Drug companies can only produce medications if allowed by the FDA after they have supplied years of work and evidence proving that the drug is effective and safe. In this way the FDA’s job is clear and very important. The beauty of compounding is that it’s not limited to studies here in the United States. Many compounds are based off of old medications and combinations that have simply been “grandfathered” and do not have any profit benefit for large pharmaceutical companies. Other compounds are based off of other studies that have not been submitted to the FDA and other studies are from other parts of the world, like Europe. By no means are the treatments we use in compounding pharmacies snake oil or hocus pocus.

The compounding of medications is an age-old art dating back as far as the ancient Egyptians. A compounding pharmacist uses raw chemicals, powders and special equipment to make medications. This results in a customized medication made by a pharmacist according to a doctor’s directions to meet an individual patient need.

References from: https://mixturesrx.com/

Guests info:

Scott Brunner, CAE | Chief Executive Officer Alliance for Pharmacy Compounding (Formerly IACP) Alexandria, Virginia a4pc.org

Jim Hrncir RPh Las Colinas Pharmacy Compounding & Wellness 6420 N. MacArthur Blvd, Ste 100, Irving, TX 75039 www.lascolinaspharmacy.com PCAB/ACHC Accredited Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The final installment of a series of pharmacy JEOPARDY! games, this episode features the terrific students from each of the four North Carolina Pharmacy Schools. We hope you enjoy the fun and interesting questions that explore pharmacy, chemistry, biology and more. Cheer on your champions and we'll see you at the state championship in October! 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, Mickey, Cal and Justin 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pharmacogenomics Market Access and Reimbursement Series Episode Description: Most of us understand that the reimbursement for pharmacogenomics tests has been one barrier amongst many barriers to pharmacogenomics’ wide-scale clinical adoption. Finding myself highly frustrated with the slow clinical uptake by PGx test ordering by healthcare providers back in 2017, I brainstormed about which payers were the most vested in improving patients’ medication outcomes and who would therefore more likely to listen to my pitch about PGX decreasing adverse drug events and increasing therapeutic medication outcomes. As a consultant to self-insured employers who were seeking to lower their employees’ drug spend, I found a warm and receptive audience for pharmacogenomics. It was through my relationships with self-insured employers that I met today’s guest. Again, fate intervened, and today’s guest reached out to me via LinkedIn. She had been following my pharmacogenomics posts and liking what she had seen she introduced me to a group of pharmacists in Kentucky who were integrating PGx into their PBM via comprehensive medication management. Special Guest Jane Cheshire Gilbert, CPA Jane Cheshire Gilbert, CPA Director of Retiree Health Care for the Teachers’ Retirement System of the State of Kentucky Jane has served TRS retirees since April 2002. She manages two retiree health plans covering 48,000 retirees. She also serves as a leader in the areas of health insurance cost containment, project management, risk management and federal health care solutions. Gilbert served in management and directorship positions for a Louisville, Kentucky law firm and a cost containment company, The Rawlings Company, from 1989 through 2002. Prior to that, she worked as an accountant for a national CPA firm. Gilbert earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Bellarmine University in Louisville, Kentucky and is a certified public accountant and a certified government benefits administrator. She has served on the board of the State and Local Government Benefits Association and is a member of the Public Sector Healthcare Roundtable. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Owning a pharmacy is tougher than ever, and yet there is a ton of opportunity too. To survive and thrive, you must diversify your revenue streams and optimize your entire pharmacy. On Becoming A Pharmacy Podcast, Dr. Lisa Faast will take you through numerous strategies from the 6 Pillars of Pharmacy Profitability to help you create the pharmacy of your dreams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does public health mean to you? Balanced pain policy, safe access to palliative medicines, medico-legal and political barriers to the treatment of pain; using satire and digital film as a tool to raise awareness and bring about positive reforms Bio: Stephen Ziegler, Ph.D., J.D., is a political scientist who has focused on pain relief, access to essential medicines, and health policy reform for over two decades as a professor, pain fellow, pain scholar, and as a humorist with a law degree. His personal website can be found at www.painpolitics.com with links to the first season of his podcast. He is also a political satirist who uses digital film, and like Don Quixote, is an idealist who seeks to right wrongs in occasionally silly ways.

Social Media Handles @painpolitics (Twitter) https://www.linkedin.com/in/zhealthpolicy/ Websites and Links Painpolitics.com Youtube.com/painpolitics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s episode is the 3rd episode in my PGx for Pharmacists Podcast series entitled, “The State of the PGx Industry: Pharmacogenomics Science and Research". I am super honored that, yet another one of my pharmacogenomics science expert colleagues is joining me on the podcast to provide my audience with high quality, evidence-based pharmacogenomics content. Today’s guest just so happens to be joining me from across the world! Like many of my guests, today’s guest started his pharmacist career in what we might define as a traditional pharmacist career path and then he transitioned his career to now create and research pharmacogenomic variant cell lines in the lab. His research will eventually be translated into predictive clinical pharmacogenomics software. Featured guest: Zeyad Ibrahim MClinPharm BPS BCOP AdvPP Consultant Cancer Pharmacist and Pharmacogeneticist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I am excited to interview Ross Klein, founder, managing member, and chief investment officer of Changebridge Capital, LLC.

In this episode we take a deeper look into a few of the more popular areas of investment management. We touch on the importance of diversification and how we can't rely on the S&P 500 as our only form of diversification. We also discuss the growing popularity of ESG investing and ways investors should be approaching this space. And finally, Ross gives us a few tips on how we can better evaluate active investment managers and not rely so heavily on just past performance data.

You can find more information about Changebridge Capital LLC at:

www.changebridgecapital.com www.changebridgefunds.com

If you're looking to follow or connect with Ross on social media, you can find him on:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ross-klein-cfa-1645a46/ Twitter: @RKleinCFA

Or contact Ross directly at:

ross@changebridgecapital.com

Enjoy the show!

You can connect with Derek on social media at:

https://twitter.com/derekjdelaney https://www.linkedin.com/in/derekdelaneypharmdfp/ https://www.facebook.com/PharmD-Financial-Planning-LLC-116600423803050

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Ila M. Saunders, PharmD, BCOP, co-founder and leadership team member of the #PharmGradWishList interviews Ja’Miera Stuart, PharmD, #PGWL sponsee and winner of a large item crowdfunding campaign to support moving and relocation expenses to begin her PGY1 pharmacy residency.

Dr. Stuart has been interested in a career in pharmacy since high school when she began pre-pharmacy coursework. As a graduate of Florida A&M University, Dr. Stuart truly embraced the role of the pharmacist as a healthcare practitioner and ambassador. During her involvement in Student National Pharmaceutical Association, Dr. Stuart rallied and amplified the voices of underrepresented minorities. Now, Dr. Stuart began her career and continued her education as a pharmacy resident at Howard University Hospital, serving a pivotal patient population in the DC metro area.

Dr. Stuart is grateful for the generous outpouring of support from the pharmacy community who have and continue to help her achieve her goals and aspirations. She remains passionate about supporting opportunities, like those she has received, to continue diversifying pharmacy and healthcare.

To support other aspiring pharmacists, like Dr. Stuart, please follow more of her story on her instagram @morph_rx and you can find more information at pharmgradwishlist.org! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Section 179 tax deduction has helped small businesses offset the cost of capital equipment for years. The dysfunction in Congress has frequently caused the statutory purchase limit to seesaw until just before year-end. But, the good news is the IRS Section 179 purchase price limit of $500,000 was made permanent law in 2016 with the passage of the PATH act. In 2017 the deduction limit for Section 179 increased to $1 million for 2018 and beyond. The limit on equipment purchases increased to $2.5 million. Furthermore, the bonus depreciation is: 100% After calculating your potential Section 179 savings below, call us today at (877) 978-2364 or fill out the form to the right. We’d love to learn more about your pharmacy and let you know the many ways the RapidPakRx can increase your profitability.

Special Guests: Pharmacy Owner: Aimee Stuermer PharmD Pharmacy CPA & Accounting Expert: Scotty Sykes w/ Sykes & Company Pharmacist Financial Planner: Derek Delaney w/ PharmD Financial Planning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Samit Shah serves as the Dean of the Regis University School of Pharmacy. Dr. Shah also served as the Assistant Dean and Department Chair of Biopharmaceutical Sciences at KGI SPHS. Dr. Shah earned a BS in pharmacy from North Gujarat University, a PhD in pharmaceutical sciences from the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC), and an MBA from South University. He received post-doctoral training at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Dr. Lam received her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Southern California (USC). She completed a two-year fellowship at USC School of Pharmacy in HIV pharmacotherapy and translational research. She is credentialed by the American Academy of HIV Medicine. She is currently an Associate Professor at Chapman University School of Pharmacy. Dr. Lam currently practices in a multidisciplinary medical team treating general medicine, HIV and HIV/HCV coinfected patients with the AltaMed Medical Group in Santa Ana. Dr. Lam has also authored several book chapters and journal articles on these topics. Together with Dr. Mary Gutierrez they have written the book called Pharmacogenomics: A primer for clinicians. Now available on Amazon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Every Year, Medicare Open Enrollment runs from October 15th to December 7th. This month on the CLIMB podcast, we explore opportunities for pharmacies to improve customer-centricity by assisting patients with their program selections. Brad Jones hosts this panel with guests Chris Cornelison (Pharmacist and Founder SolutionsRx), Janae Jumper who runs the Open Enrollment Program at Western Drug and Katelyn Ylitalo, a Pharmacist at White’s Pharmacy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this month’s episode, we welcome pharmacist, Dr. Nicole Pezzino, who has a myriad of experience with DSMES from student and resident to a nationwide coach. Dr. Pezzino received her PharmD degree from the University of Pittsburgh and continued her training as a community pharmacy resident at UNC. She is now an associate professor, the Director of Community Outreach and Innovation, and the PGY1 community pharmacy residency director at Wilkes University. https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-pezzino-pharmd/ Dr. Pezzino shares personal stories of the impact a pharmacist can make on building relationships with patients in order to individualize their diabetes care. A recent article published in March 2020 found that pharmacy students who taught DSMES classes had a significant improvement in their clinical knowledge and confidence. Dr. Pezzino has seen similar results in her own practice with the pharmacy students on APPE rotations she integrates into DSMES. https://www.ajpe.org/content/84/3/7621.full Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the DarshanTalks podcast, we discuss with the guest John Lewis about New Roles in Patient Centricity, patient recruitment, and the host Darshan Kulkarni Pharm.D, MS, Esq. holding an interesting conversation that revolves around patient centricity. John Lewis an Executive Director of Heart Valve Voice US - patient advocacy, nonprofit organization, provides patients with a united voice to improve health for people living with heart valve disease by advocating for early detection, meaningful support, and timely access to appropriate treatment for all people affected by heart valve disease. The conversation began with the effects of the corona pandemic as supposed to the years 2020 and 2021. No one anticipated the 2020 march lockdown, everyone had some plans for the year and now the ending of 2021 it hasn't been a great year too as discussed by the host and guest in the podcast. The expert said that the company was able to plan in the pandemic period, many non-profit organizations required funding and that was lacking due to pandemic also the patient advocacy aspect was discussed wherein patients were informed and all the issues that were pending were taken up by the company to ensure patient centricity. He conveyed the takeaways in the pandemic and one of them was research advocacy that involves patient preference study and evolving new opportunities or directly involved recruiting patients for clinical trials. He explained in detail and drove a comparison between the practicality of what is happening in patient advocacy and whats researchers' line of thought. The concept of patient-focused device or medical development wherein one is taking patient thoughts, wishes, and considerations into the design of the clinical trials and outcomes of the clinical trials whilst there exist patient-reported outcomes which means that it can occur during the clinical process or clinical care that may not be considered or quantified in the initial stage. Further, there are patient preferences which is an emerging area. Many pertinent questions were asked regarding patient selection, and the company's overall heart valve outlook towards the patients that were answered by the expert.

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PizzaIsNotWorking campaign calls for greater support for overworked pharmacists, referenced from Becker's Health:

Oklahoma City pharmacist Bled Tanoe, PharmD, recently started the #PizzaIsNotWorking social media campaign to draw awareness to the reality that free pizza and other ad-hoc rewards are not a viable solution to the burnout sweeping the pharmacy industry. Dr. Tanoe share with us that she and other pharmacists desperately need pharmacies' parent companies to make major changes to the way they support pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. "One of their biggest fears is I am going to make a mistake and it is going to cost someone's life. Someone is going to make a mistake and it will cost someone's life or their family's life," she said. Pharmacists who have joined the movement say that the added responsibilities that came with the pandemic, such as administering COVID-19 vaccines and tests, have exacerbated the problem. Many pharmacists have shared stories of quitting their jobs or wanting to enter early retirement as a result of the stress. "There are people who have been in the profession for 20-40 years who love being pharmacists who say, 'I can't do this anymore.' And when people who have been in the industry that long say that they can't do it anymore you know it is very severe," Dr. Tanoe said. The "Pharmacy Staff for COVID-19 Support" Facebook group Dr. Tanoe started as part of the campaign has about 44,600 members. Introduction audio from KOCO New Channel ABC Affiliate, reporter, Abigail Ogle: https://www.koco.com/article/oklahoma-pharmacist-creates-unique-hashtag/37876775 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommends vaccination of adults at risk for HBV infection, including universal vaccination of adults in settings in which a high proportion have risk factors for HBV infection and vaccination of adults requesting protection from HBV without acknowledgment of a specific risk factor. Michelle Sherman, RPh., is a pharmacist expert in HIV & HEP-C treatment protocols & is the host of the Conscious Pharmacist Podcast. Michelle is the special co-host of today's discussion on the proposed impact of universal Hepatitis B Vaccinations. About our guest: Catherine Stevenson is Director of Corporate Strategy at Dynavax Technologies, a California-based biotechnology company which has developed and commercialized a 2-dose Hepatitis-B vaccine. With a Masters in Health and Science Policy, her background spans over 10 years of working in biotechnology, non-profits, and scientific research. Referenced Journal Articles: Stevenson C, Youn JH, Hayney MS, David C. Preventing hepatitis B virus infection among healthcare professionals: potential impact of a 2-dose versus 3-dose vaccine. Hum Vaccin Immunother. 2021 Stevenson C, de la Rosa G, Anderson CS, Murphy PS, Capece T, Kim M, Elliott MR. Essential role of Elmo1 in Dock2-dependent lymphocyte migration. J Immunol. 2014 Jun 15;192(12):6062-70. Bradel-Tretheway BG, Mattiacio JL, Krasnoselsky A, Stevenson C, Purdy D, Dewhurst S, Katze MG. Comprehensive proteomic analysis of influenza virus polymerase complex reveals a novel association with mitochondrial proteins and RNA polymerase accessory factors. J Virol. 2011 Sep;85(17):8569-81. Zhou T, Zheng A, Baxa U, Chuang GY, Georgiev IS, Kong R, O'Dell S, Shahzad-Ul-Hussan S, Shen CH, Tsybovsky Y, Bailer RT, Gift SK, Louder MK, McKee K, Rawi R, Stevenson CH, Stewart-Jones GBE, Taft JD, Waltari E, Yang Y, Zhang B, Shivatare SS, Shivatare VS, Lee CD, Wu CY; NISC Comparative Sequencing Program, Mullikin JC, Bewley CA, Burton DR, Polonis VR, Shapiro L, Wong CH, Mascola JR, Kwong PD, Wu X. A Neutralizing Antibody Recognizing Primarily N-Linked Glycan Targets the Silent Face of the HIV Envelope. Immunity. 2018 Mar 20;48(3):500-513.e6. Contributing Posts: Stevenson, C, P Peeples. “Real-world evidence and value-based contracting – swipe left or swipe right?” https://www.healtheconomics.com/blog/2019/02/real-world-evidence-and-value-based-contracting-swipe-left-or-swipe-right/. Stevenson, C, P Peeples. “Pharmacy Benefit Managers: A Mechanism for Containing Costs or a Contributor to Rising Drug Prices?” L https://www.healtheconomics.com/industry-news/pharmacy-benefit-managers-a-mechanism-for-containing-costs-or-a-contributor-to-rising-drug-prices. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The second installment of a series of pharmacy JEOPARDY! games, this episode features the amazing students of Campbell University School of Pharmacy in North Carolina. We hope you enjoy the fun and interesting questions that explore pharmacy, chemistry, biology and more. Cheer on your champions and we'll see you at the state championship in October! 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, Mickey, Cal and Justin 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.

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What does public health mean to you? Focusing on the most vulnerable patient populations and resource-limited care settings at most risk for multi-drug resistant pathogens to improve clinical outcomes, antimicrobial stewardship programs, and infection prevention and control practices. Bio Dr. Amy Hanson received her Doctorate of Pharmacy from Drake University (Des Moines, IA). She completed a PGY1 at Mercy Hospital (Chicago, IL), a PGY2 Infectious Disease Residency at Rush University Medical Center (RUMC) in Chicago, IL, and stayed on as the Infectious Disease Pharmacist at RUMC for 6 years. Amy transitioned to work as a Project Administrator in Antimicrobial Stewardship at the Chicago Department of Pubic Health in 2018, developing several antimicrobial stewardship educational campaigns and collaboratives for outpatient and long-term care healthcare settings. Currently, since July 2021, Amy is a Medical Science Liaison at IDbyDNA, a precision metagenomics diagnostic company. Social Media LinkedIn and Twitter (@AmyHansonPharmD) linkedin.com/in/amy-hanson-pharmd-bcps-aq-id-11ab58168 Web Links https://idbydna.com/ https://www.chicagohan.org/antimicrobial-stewardship-programhttps://www.chicagohan.org/outpatient-toolkithttps://www.chicagohan.org/dental-toolkit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The first of a series of pharmacy JEOPARDY! games, this episode features the amazing students of UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy in North Carolina. We hope you enjoy the fun and interesting questions that explore pharmacy, chemistry, biology and more. Cheer on your champions and we'll see you at the state championship in October!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, Mickey, Cal and Justin 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts: Monique Whitney Scott Newman

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Introduction Central pharmacy is the hub of care that patients and providers depend on. Which is why pharmacy leaders follow a deliberative, collaborative approach when choosing a medication distribution model. Hear how two pharmacy leaders approached the matter of distribution models and arrived at very different conclusions. Participants Host: Ken Perez, Vice President, Healthcare Policy and Government Affairs, Omnicell Guests:

Richard J. Artymowicz, PharmD, MBA, FCCP, BCPS, Director of Pharmacy Services, Administrative Director of Sleep and Wound Services, Cape Regional Medical Center

Donna Yeaw, RPh, Director of Pharmacy, St. Luke’s University Hospital

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In the fight against COVID-19, frontline health workers have been vital to keeping the pandemic at bay, but recognition of individual professions’ efforts have been inconsistent at all levels. Pharmacists around the world have continued to provide direct patient care and perform frontline duties for their communities during this pandemic, but are often relegated to the background and overlooked when frontline workers are heralded. Community pharmacists are the most accessible healthcare practitioners, which is further proven during the pandemic as they continued to provide direct patient care despite restrictions imposed by the government due to the pandemic. Due to the inaccessibility of other healthcare practitioners during this time, community pharmacists have reduced the burden on the healthcare system by diverting the influx of patients away from hospitals through triaging and screening patients. Community pharmacists have played various roles in supporting the healthcare system during COVID-19: delivering medications to patients, educating patients on telehealth services, assessing patients for renewal of chronic medications, performing consultations on minor ailments, clarifying misconceptions about COVID-19 treatments, and contributing to COVID-19 screening. Alongside ICU nurses, physicians, and respiratory therapists, hospital pharmacists have been part of the COVID-19 efforts and their roles include management of drug shortages, development of treatment protocols, participation of patient rounds, interpretation of lab results for COVID-19, participant recruitment for clinical trials, exploration of new drugs, medication management advice, and antimicrobial stewardship. Further support from pharmacists will be needed once a vaccine is launched in order to reach population-wide coverage. Amid COVID-19, pharmacists have not stopped working as frontline workers and they should be recognized as such.

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According to American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education, there are over 100 pharmacy schools and less than 30% offer an APPE rotation focused on pharmacogenomics (PGx). We need more pharmacists that are practicing PGx in the field to become preceptors to pharmacy students. My two amazing students on their first virtual PGx rotation with me speak about their experience. Noel Tint, BSPS, and Erica Feith are both PharmD candidates 2022 from Saint Louis College of Pharmacy at the University of Health System and Pharmacy. Link: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7779881/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of @darshantalks, we had discussed Evolving Trademarking with guest Christiane Campbell. Christiane Campbell, Cannabis and Luxury Branding Attorney, Partner at Duane Morris LLP (https://www.duanemorris.com/), had spoken about the recent boom in cannabis litigation, catalysed by the New Jersey effect. The legalisation of cannabis in New Jersey significantly impacted the tri-State area and the Midwest parts of the US. The pharma bills recently passed include the legalisation of cannabis for recreational use as well, which is evidence of FDA approval. Doctors have started prescribing doses of cannabis to their patients for medical use, but if they get the specifications wrong, it can lead to a consumer issue. Disputes related to false advertising are coming up, where companies are falsely claiming that their product is of higher quality and concentration. In case of trademark disputes, the client usually wants to know if the label is appropriate to avoid litigation or being sued by the USPTO and is the least bothered about whether the percentages of constituents of cannabis are correct. Trademark lawyers need to look at the issues with respect to the use and registration of the client's brand. More than looking at a trademark specifically, it is crucial to look at what brand it is about and whether the celebrity fits the associated messaging. Sometimes, if a star says something in an advertisement that was thoroughly vetted but still not sufficient, the FDA states that it is a false advertisement, and thus it should be replaced with a corrective ad. Usually, these kinds of circumstances are accounted for in the contract negotiated by the brand against the talent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What Does Public Health Mean to you? Public health (pharmacy) means improving the health of the population through the use of medicines and - more importantly - pharmacy services. Bio Helen E. McKnight graduated from University of Florida with a Doctor of Pharmacy degree and completed a Pharmacy Practice Residency at University of Maryland Medical System. She has been a pharmacist for 25+ years. Her current role is Director of Pharmacy Services at Princeton Baptist Medical Center in Birmingham, Alabama. Prior to moving to Alabama, Dr. McKnight practiced Pharmacy in South Florida and Upstate New York. She has been fortunate to be part of the American Society of Health System Pharmacists “Leading Edge” and ASHP Foundation “Pharmacy Leadership Academy” programs. In 2016, Dr. McKnight completed her MBA with an emphasis in Healthcare Management from New England College in New Hampshire. In 2019, Dr McKnight became the first Alabama pharmacist to pass the Board of Pharmacy Specialties-Compounded Sterile Preparations exam. Dr. McKnight enjoys traveling with her husband and teenage son. Social Media LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/helen-mcknight-pharmd-mba-bcscp-b0a930bb/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the PGx for Pharmacists Podcast, Dr. Codi Peterson, a Doctor of Clinical Pharmacy and pediatric pharmacist, and discusses what was once a taboo subject for pharmacists and that is cannabis. We will explore how pharmacy has and hasn’t progressed in its acceptance of cannabis over the years, what roles Codi plays in the cannabis industry, how he has often had to make clinical decisions with limited pediatric data and how he applies the same logic to evaluate cannabinoid- based therapies. As well, we will discuss the pharmacogenomics, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics of cannabis. On This Episode We Discuss:

· Codi’s education (Brief)

· Codi’s non-cannabis PharmD work experience (Brief)

· What sparked Codi’s interest in cannabis?

· Cannabis’ mechanism of action and possible reasons why it isn’t yet a standard medication

· Codi’s PGx cannabis work experience

· PGx of Cannabis

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Amina Abubakar, PharmD, AAHIVP CEO of Avant Pharmacy & Wellness Center President of Avant Institute

Amina Abubakar graduated from the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy University of the Sciences in 2005. She is the owner and manager of Avant Pharmacy & Wellness Center formerly known as Rx Clinic Pharmacy in Charlotte, NC, and the founder of the Avant Institute.

She is an internationally recognized award-winning clinical pharmacist, Certified HIV Specialty Pharmacist, a preceptor to UNC Chapel Hill residents and students from several schools of pharmacy. Recently, Amina was bestowed the honor by the National Community Pharmacists Association as 2020’s Independent Pharmacist of the Year and also received the 2020 Bowl of Hygeia from the North Carolina Association of Pharmacists for outstanding service to the community. She has fostered an environment that showcases the impact of community pharmacists on patient care by collaborating with medical providers and expanding pharmacist-led clinical services in her community. Her desire to help others advance the pharmacy profession inspired her to found the Avant Institute to offer training to pharmacies across the country on the practical application of clinical pharmacy services through developing sustainable physician collaborations.

Pharmacogenomics in a community pharmacy: ACT now Pharmacists practicing in community pharmacy are accustomed to optimizing drug therapy through various medication therapy management programs. They use patient-specific information obtained from the patient and their prescribers to cater patient-specific drug regimens. Pharmacogenomics is rapidly evolving, and this field can help optimize medication therapy using an individual's genetic code to identify opportunities for increased or decreased adverse effects or changes in efficacy. Pharmacogenomic testing technology has made conducting pharmacogenomic testing in community pharmacies possible. Pharmacists must arm themselves with the knowledge and skills specific to pharmacogenomics in order to fully integrate this expanding area into patient care and turn this into a great opportunity.

[Advocacy] Currently, she shares her passion for pharmacy advancements with pharmacists, patients and policy makers all over the country through Pharmacogenomics. She was invited to the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy and to the FDA to discuss the role of pharmacists in pharmacogenomics.

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Welcome to the Pennsylvania Pharmacist Association Annual Conference Summary Podcast. Throughout this COVID-19 pandemic, we have seen pharmacists Level Up, demonstrating innovation, resilience, and our collective power to be an integral part of the healthcare team. The PPA’s theme is all about Pennsylvania’s Pharmacists ability to LEVEL UP!! The Annual Conference took place on Friday, September 24th through Sunday, September 26th at the Harrisburg Hilton Hotel - in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

Dr. Isabelle Litvak, PharmD --the host of Beyond the Sig! PGY1 Community-Based Resident Wilkes University/Weis Markets Lambda Kappa Sigma, Alumni-Collegiate Ambassador 2020-2022

We are excited to be back in-person for the 2021 PPA Annual Conference at the Harrisburg Hilton. This year’s conference theme is Level Up, and this could not be more true over the past year for all involved in the pharmacy profession. We are excited to have our signature events return such as our Exhibit Hall, Student Diabetes and Lip Sync Competition, and our Annual Leadership and Awards Dinner. We also will have continuing education sessions throughout the weekend in a variety of pharmacy topics. We hope you join us for our first live event back. https://www.papharmacists.com/page/Annual Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our special guest & newest host of the PGX for Pharmacists Podcast, Nancy Gadelsayed BS, RPh. Nancy Graduated pharmacy school from Cairo university in 2005, top %10 of her class, with 3.9 GPA She has been practicing as a pharmacist in the States since 2007, with passion for personalized medicine. She is currently a pharmacy manager at a big retail company and is also the founder and owner of Texas Pharmacogenomics Consulting LLC. And is a big advocate for pharmacists and their value in the healthcare team. She has extensive experience in retail pharmacy management and inclusive leadership . Developed and trained teams and brought on board, she leads with passion. She mentors new pharmacists/practitioners and enjoys precepting pharmacy students. Nancy found her true calling in PGx, so she founded her PGx consulting company, Texas Pharmacogenomics Consulting LLC. She believes in giving back to her community, so she volunteers at a local non-profit organization for mental health services, she develops educational materials on mental health drugs for their staff to use in their daily work routine while they are serving patients. She also helps them develop tools and procedures to assist in patients' adherence and decrease their costs of services. texaspgx.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guests: Diane DeNagel, PhD, CPhT Instructor, Pharmacy Technology Program Foothill College RxBLU providing pharmacy education to future technicians.

RxBLU

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On this episode of @darshantalks, we had discussed Dos and Don'ts of Patient Centricity with guest Erica Devine. Erica Devine, Senior Manager, Patient Support Stakeholder Experience at Otsuka Pharmaceutical Companies (U.S.) (https://www.otsuka-us.com/), had spoken to us about a multi-stakeholder angle of patient centricity, which impacts medical affairs, clinical research, pharmaceutical marketing etc. The perceived trust from patients is not finite and keeps changing regularly, but it is crucial to maintain that trust. She had used an example of a map to explain the significance of patient centricity. The map is the artifact or visual representation of patient experience, which needs to be communicated as part of the company's target to all employees. The process that gets you there to create the artifact is more critical. Similarly, the methodology used to gather research captures the end-user's needs better. Patient centricity used to be an ex-post tool, where companies try to fix patient's problems after it arises, but now due to machine learning and AI analytics, they can predict patient issues in advance. She highlighted the concept of "journey mapping" of patient information, from field forces, like clinicians who have met the patient in person for a consultation to legal, where they have never interacted with the patient, but they have signed some documents for treatment. For this, discovering information and shifting through the data dump is required, which is time-consuming. This is worth it in the long run because it leads to a more comprehensive compilation of patient data, which can serve the client better and make more sales. Even though systems are in place, it is hard to know who to call to get resources such as insulin for diabetes. There is a need for a uniform structure or one place to go for resolving all healthcare queries. Example: Giving a list of resources patients can use for specific purposes. Rather than proving trustworthiness to the patient, addressing the places of concern, confusion and distrust would be a step in the right direction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Speaking to the Pharmacy Podcast Network, Dr. Marion Mass, a pediatrician, patient advocate and founding member of the Practicing Physicians of America, spoke about the original intent of PBMs, which started in 1968, and what they’ve become today. “PBMs were created with the vision that they would act like giant drug-buying networks, with their buying power cutting health care costs and consumers realizing the savings in the end. However, through consolidation, three companies now control 90 percent of the market,” she said. Dr. Mass further explained, “This unhealthy market share has led to an unhealthy control over formularies,” which can cause life-and-death situations for her young patients. “Patients are at risk of death or harm when drugs such as chemotherapies, antibiotics, epinephrine and anesthetics are not available.” Pharm D Mel Brodsky, executive director of the Philadelphia Association of Retail Druggists and former CEO of the Keystone Purchasing Alliance, explained, “This outsized market share takes advantage of drug manufacturers, pharmacists and, most importantly, patients. The result is a net negative for all parties except for the large PBMs.” In his estimation, the net result of this imbalance “has led to an erosion of the doctor-patient relationship and a decimation of Main Street pharmacists throughout the nation.” “With the current system in place, independent pharmacists are being squeezed to the point that many jump when the large groups offer to buy them out. With the depletion of community pharmacists comes the loss of personal touch and a watered-down version of health care to patients,” Brodsky said. Both participants agreed that action must be taken on the federal level, citing Pennsylvania Sens. Bob Casey and Pat Toomey’s abilities to rein in the large PBM market imbalance. Our Guests:

Dr. Marion Mass. Dr. Mass is a pediatrician in the Philadelphia suburbs. She received her medical degree from Duke University School of Medicine and has been in practice for more than 20 years. She is the co-founder of Practicing Physicians of America - and leadership in the Free2Care coalition-a consortium of grassroots physician advocacy groups that believe that the key to good care starts with the relationship between a patient and their doctor. She sits on the editorial board of the Bucks County Courier, Times and is a member of the Bucks County Health Improvement Partnership.

Mr. Mel Brodsky is the Executive Director of the Philadelphia Association of Retail Druggists (PARD), an association of community pharmacies representing 250 independently owned pharmacies in Southeast Pennsylvania. PARD works closely with State Associations like the Pennsylvania Pharmacists Association (PPA). Mr. Brodsky is also CEO of the Keystone Pharmacy Purchasing Alliance, headquartered in Philadelphia with 400 member stores in 5 States. Mel has an amazing understanding of how PBMs impact the effectiveness and growth of vital healthcare service providers like Community Pharmacies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2021 Elevate Pharmacy Virtual Summit In April of 2017, Dr. Blair Thielemier PharmD launched the first online-virtual summit dedicated to the Pharmacy Professional. In it’s 4th year, the Elevate Pharmacy Virtual Summit is a blue print for any pharmacist who desires to build a better career or a pharmacy owner looking to develop new profit strategies which are not connected to a restrictive traditional PBM payment model. Join Blair and a hand-picked team of inspirational pharmacy & business leaders who will be outlining how to Build Recurring Revenue with Clinical Consulting Programs. The 2021 Elevate Pharmacy Virtual Summit is Presented by Pharmapreneur Academy™ LIVE on October 21st & 22nd Register Now!

OVER THE TWO DAY SUMMIT, WE WILL COVER:

How to DECIDE on Your Six-Figure Offer™ Strategies for Creating $25k in Recurring Revenue Each Month

How to DEVELOP Your Irresistible Offer Machine™ To Attract Your Ideal Clients to You Like a Magnet!

How to DIVERSIFY Using a 5-Star Delivery Method™ So You Can Remove Yourself as the Bottleneck and Scale Your Program with Team Members and Automation

How to DOMINATE Your Niche with Visibility Explosion™ To Quickly Establish Yourself as a Thought Leader

How to SCALE Your Business with the Pharmapreneur Success Formula™ A Strategy for Multiple Revenue Streams that Align with Your Six-Figure Offer™ During our two day virtual event, join Blair and her team as they lay out the Four Pillars of the Pharmapreneur Success Strategy! Register Now!

If you are looking to differentiate your income with profitable and outcome-driven pharmacist-led clinical programs, enter your details to reserve your free Virtual Ticket! Get Your Free Virtual Ticket! PLUS – As a SUMMIT SPECIAL BONUS Upgrade to Receive our Beginner’s Business Blueprint Workbook, so you can begin THINKING LIKE A PHARMAPRENEUR today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Beyond the Vial, Transform Your Pharmacy Series: Diabetes Care & The Impact of Adherence

34.2 million Americans have diabetes. People want reliable information & education on better management of their diabetes. Many people feel challenged in accessing credible information about controlling their diabetes and for those who reside in rural or underserved communities, this issue is compounded.

Community pharmacies are more accessible to patients than most primary care providers and serve as an ideal setting for the delivery of health education. This webinar & podcast will help pharmacists and pharmacy owners understand the opportunity to build a more robust diabetes management program including education, monitoring, and medication adherence with a goal to provide patients with a positive impact on overall metabolic control.

Panelist Speakers:

Ghada Abukuwaik RPh | Owner at CureMed Pharmacy Ghada Abukuwaik is the Head Pharmacist, President, and owner of CureMed Specialty Pharmacy in Clifton, NJ. CureMed offers point-of-care testing services and offers a Diabetes Self-Management Education program, as well as workshops on cholesterol management and nutrition, among others.

Dr. Ani Rostomyan PharmD, BCPS, APH Dr. Ani Rostomyan is a Board-Certified Clinical Pharmacist and Holistic Health Coach specializing in Diabetes management and offers Pharmacogenomics consulting. Dr. Rostomyan has her own functional wellness practice that emphasizes personalized medicine, lifestyle choices, and a holistic guilt-free nutritional approach to health.

Dr. Lisa Faast CEO DiversifyRx Dr. Lisa Faast is an innovator, an experienced business executive, and a leader in the independent pharmacy industry. With over 20 years of experience as a pharmacy owner, consultant, compounder, and businesswoman, Lisa is passionate about helping independent pharmacy owners thrive by focusing on diversifying and growing revenue streams.

Garry Welch PhD, CSO SilverFern Dr. Garry Welch is the Co-Founder and Chief Scientific Officer of Silver Fern Healthcare. A foremost expert in the area pf behavior medicine for chronic disease care, Dr. Welch has 30+ years of clinical research experience on behavior change strategies for people with diabetes.

About the PPN: 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 40+ 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 10 (International Podcast Day) September 30th

Loving Your Personal Gifts and Uniqueness with Global Pharmacist and Podcaster Allie Xu

What Public Health Means to Allie Xu wellbeing, inner peace

Allie Xu is a pharmacist, artistic scientist and forever student of Traditional Chinese Medicine. She gains her inspiration from the hero in each of us and fulfils her mission by embracing all optimal methodologies for improved vitality and wellness. Her clear understanding of how loving and compassionate energies create space for healing honours our ancestors and future generations. While spending time in the Chinese Medicine Clinic, Allie also collaborates in the co-creation of culture as a cure with her involvement in Global Pharmacy Entrepreneurs in addition to acting as the Genius CEO behind Unicorn Fart Media.

In her free time, she enjoys absorbing the rich cultural offerings of her current city, Brisbane Australia with her husband and family. She is constantly creating artistic masterpieces, whether in her street fashion, paintings, singing, or production. Creating safe places for stories to be told allows amplified importance in each of her relationships for which her gratefulness spills over into that signature smile.

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https://www.unicornfartmedia.com/courses https://www.alliexu.com/

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Join Hosts Monique Whitney, Lauren Young, and special guests, Greg Reybold, Ken Patel, and Steve Moore as they discuss PBM reform wins (and losses), where the pharmacy industry is going, and ways you can get involved now to make change happen.

Hosts: Monique Whitney, Lauren Young

Panel Guests: Greg Reybold, VP of Public Policy, Georgia Pharmacy Association Ken Patel, founding member, AZ Independent Pharmacy Coalition Steve Moore, former President, Pharmacists Society of New York

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Dr. Christina Fontana is a rapid transformation coach, hypnotherapist, pharmacist, and 4-time author. One of Dr. Christina’s gifts is her laser sharp intuition; she can quickly tune into what is blocking someone, identify it, and help them release it.

She blends hypnotherapy, quantum physics, spirituality, and intuitive coaching to help visionary women release blocks keeping them stuck so they can own their brilliance out in the world.

Dr. Christina has most recently created her Signature Destination Retreat called The Elevate Beachfront Immersion Experience, where she helps visionary women release blocks holding them back so they can elevate to their next level of income and impact!

For the last 9 years, Dr. Christina has been providing uplifting, transformational content through her YouTube videos, articles, books, and retreats to help women wake up to more of who they really are so they can experience more freedom, joy, and fulfillment.

Social Media and Website Links

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Dr-Christina-Fontana-The-Pharmacist-Coach-100707315572055

IG - @thepharmacistcoach

Website www.pharmacistcoach.com

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Today, We focus on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) which has existed long before the golden age of antimicrobials. While antimicrobial agents are beneficial to combat infection, their widespread use contributes to the increase in and emergence of novel resistant microbes in virtually all environmental niches.

Dr. Anthony Senagore, MD is the Professor and Vice Chair at Western Michigan University-Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine and the Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo, MI.

Dr. Senagore has previously served as Professor of Surgery at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, Central Michigan University School of Medicine, Case Western Reserve University, the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California, the Cleveland Clinic Foundation, and Michigan State University-College of Human Medicine.

He earned his medical degree from Michigan State University (MSU), East Lansing, MI. He completed his residency in General Surgery at the Butterworth Hospital/MSU program in Grand Rapis, MI. Dr. Senagore then completed a research fellowship and colon and rectal surgery residency at Ferguson Hospital on the Grand Rapids and East Lansing campuses of MSU. He continued his education and later received his Master of Science degree in physiology from MSU and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Phoenix, San Francisco, CA campus.

References:

The Threat of Antimicrobial Resistance on the Human Microbiome

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28492988/

PolyPid Strengthens Executive Team, Appointing Dr. Anthony Senagore as Senior Medical Director

https://investors.polypid.com/news-releases/news-release-details/polypid-strengthens-executive-team-appointing-dr-anthony

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Medipreneurs Founders Sue Paul, RPh., & Michelle Fritsch, PharmD are Calling on all Healthcare Professionals!

Find your tribe of innovators to make your unique dreams come true.

You're going to want to be at the Medipreneurs Summit, face-to-face, to watch ideas blossom, find solutions to barriers you face, receive inspiration to keep innovating, find the tribe that will help you thrive and succeed.

From Friday afternoon until Sunday afternoon, you will be immersed in hands-on workshops and non-stop networking to allow you to fully engage in your business and exactly what you need to do next to keep moving forward. No distractions, no nay-sayers, just inspiration and skill building!

REGISTER NOW:

https://medipreneurs.kartra.com/checkout/cd103147d51222167a681150021000f4

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Judah E. Brown, PharmD, BCCCP, co-founder and advisory team member of the #PharmGradWishList interviews Christine Nguyen, PharmD, #PGWL sponsee and winner of a large item crowdfunding campaign to support a new laptop to begin her PGY1 pharmacy residency.

Dr. Nguyen grew up in northern California and has been interested in a career in pharmacy from a young age. As a child, Dr. Nguyen watched as her grandfather mastered traditional Chinese medicine, which incited her passion for pharmaceutical sciences and pharmacy practice. Now, Dr. Nguyen is a first-generation college and pharmacy graduate, obtaining her PharmD degree from the University of the Pacific. Since graduation, Dr. Nguyen has begun her career and continued her education as a pharmacy resident with Palomar Health, with plans to ultimately begin practice in infectious diseases.

Dr. Nguyen is grateful for the generous outpouring of support from the pharmacy community who have and continue to help her achieve her goals and aspirations. She remains passionate about supporting opportunities, like those she has received, to continue diversifying pharmacy and healthcare.

To support other aspiring pharmacists, like Dr. Nguyen, please find more information at pharmgradwishlist.org!

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Earlier this year, several pharmacy organizations – including APhA – asked the HHS to let pharmacists order and administer therapeutic treatments for patients who have been exposed to COVID-19. It’s the latest in a series of rulings that dramatically expand pharmacists’ role during the pandemic.

Guest: Ilisa Bernstein, senior vice president of pharmacy practice and government affairs for APhA.

Resources

APhA’s Pharmacists’ Guide to Coronavirus

APhA resources on COVID-19 therapeutics

Free APhA CE: COVID-19 Monoclonal Antibody Assessment & Administration

Reimbursement for Administration of COVID-19 Vaccines

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The Pharmacy Podcast Network covered the Pharmacists United for Truth & Transparency Summit 2021. This incredible event was a two day event of roundtable discussions and legislative planning opportunities, guest speakers, frank panel discussions, and targeted Q&A with state legislators at the helm of PBM reform across the nation.

This podcast episode will give you a summary of the event and is your chance to listen into the Network of organizations who supported the event.

PUTT SUMMIT 2021This year's Summit takes place Friday, September 17th & Saturday, September 18th, at the beautiful Rosen Centre Hotel & Resort in Orlando, Florida.

Join PUTT Today:

https://www.truthrx.org/joinputt.html

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Cloud technology has had a palpable impact on healthcare efficiencies and outcomes across the world during what has been seen as the most severe health crisis for a generation – and, still, healthcare is only “scratching the surface” of what is achievable with cloud technology.

Olive Santana is the lead Pharmacy Technician at Idyllwild Pharmacy in Idyllwild-Pine Cove, CA. Olive leverages cloud pharmacy software management technology to run her pharmacy operations. This is a powerful story of how cloud technologies are impacting patient care.

To learn more, goto: https://www.rxblu.com/contact

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PAINWeek remains the US pain conference with the most expansive curriculum and is the favorite destination for frontline practitioners to enhance their competence in pain management.

Dr. Mark Garofoli, PharmD, the host of the Pain Pod, is joined by the Public Health Pharmacist, Dr. Christina Madison, PharmD interviewing participants of the event September 7—11 at The Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas.

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Being rich in American is a stoic title. Being among the wealthiest within one of the wealthiest countries in the world is a common financial goal. But what is rich? Who gets to define it? And should we all being pursing that same definition?

Most Americans say that to be considered wealthy in America, you need 1.9 million in Net Worth. But that range changes depending on who you are talking too and what generation they fall into. The specific way of defining being rich also changes a lot depending on the person you are speaking with and what generation they fall into.

In this episode, Derek breaks down his two definitions of rich, how much you need to have to be considered rich by your peers, and why we should all be changing the way we evaluate wealth in America.

Enjoy the show!

**In this episode, Derek uses data from a CNBC article that was published in 2021. Here is a link to that article.

https://www.cnbc.com/2021/05/12/net-worth-to-be-considered-wealthy-in-2021.html

You can connect with Derek on social media at:

https://twitter.com/derekjdelaney https://www.linkedin.com/in/derekdelaneypharmdfp/ https://www.facebook.com/PharmD-Financial-Planning-LLC-116600423803050

Or by email at: derek@pharmfp.com

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Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy, or CTE, is a brain disease often found in former athletes who played professionally in contact sports. Today, we will discuss the physiology behind the condition, and some of the players who have since passed that suffered from it.

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, Mickey, Cal and Ivan 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.

Additional music and sound by Fesliyan Studios.

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Guests:

Robbie Stokes – President, LifelineRx Solutions

Joe Daugherty – Pharmacist/Owner – Stanley’s Pharmacy

Craig Robinson – Partner, Cortland Data.

August CLIMB was all about Cash Flow and Profitability. First, RMS CEO Brad Jones is joined by Craig Robinson, with special guest pharmacist and pharmacy owner Joe Daugherty. Brad, Joe and Craig talk about what improving cash flow means for pharmacy businesses. You’ll learn how Joe improved his pharmacy’s cash flow and hear about the amazing things he’s been able to accomplish in his business after making a few small changes. This real world success story is full of great inspiration for pharmacy leaders looking to find balance and lead more successful teams.

Robbie Stokes from LifelineRx solutions also joins us this month to talk about profitability and the importance of data integrity in your pharmacy. Learn the simple solutions to every day pharmacy challenges in this one on one with Robbie.

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Making Sense of Today’s 340B Policy Entanglements As covered entities face rising healthcare costs, reimbursement cuts, and uncompensated care, the Federal 340B Drug Pricing Program continues to be an important source of funding for vital patient care. Get updates on how the 340B program solutions can help providers manage reporting compliance across an increasingly complex pharmacy supply chain, while capturing drug cost savings. Guest Expert: Ted Slafsky, Publisher and CEO, 340B Report Host: Ken Perez, Vice President, Healthcare Policy and Government Affairs, Omnicell See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

According to the American Association for Cancer Research, 80-90% of the administered dose of the cancer medication 5-fluorouracil of 5FU is degraded by the enzyme dihydropyridine dehydrogenase or DPD for short.

(https://clincancerres.aacrjournals.org/content/5/8/2006). According to the Institute of Safe Medication Practices (www.ismp.org/resources/screening-dihydropyrimidine-dehydrogenase-dpd-deficiency-fluorouracil-patients-why-not) the incidence of DPD deficiency is low like 1-7% of the population but the consequences can be unfortunately fatal for those few.

Christina Delsoldato, wife and mom of 3 beautiful children has spent most of her life laughing and loving as much as she can. Christina has built a successful professional career in hospitality, customer service and sales. Christina has faced many obstacles and traumatic events during her life. Christina took her mother’s quickly declining health into her own hands. Despite having no clinical and medical background, she spent countless nights reading, learning and researching to find answers.

These efforts and findings are what allowed her beloved mother to come home to spend her last days on earth surrounded with the love and support of her closest family. Since her mother’s diagnosis with Pancreatic Cancer and 5FU toxicity, Christina has become determined to help guide others to self-educate, research and ask questions about potential life-threatening side effects that could indeed be prevented and/or reversed.

Tragically, only three months after her mom passed away, her father died suddenly. Christina is on a mission to empathize and advocate not just for her family, but for anyone in need.

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COVID-19 has brought about a whirlwind of new information as scientists around the world grapple with the overwhelming responsibility of understanding this complex virus. Shane, Cal, Mickey and Ivan spend some time today discussing two novel treatments for COVID-19.

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, Mickey, Cal and Ivan 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. Additional music and sound by Fesliyan Studios.

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The experts on drugs in pop culture return for another foray into the fictional. In this special episode Justin, Shane, Mickey and Cal join together to discuss several different drugs and medical items from different movies or video games. Today we're discussing Lord of the Rings, Dredd, and Resident Evil.

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, Mickey, Cal and Justin 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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Joe Medicis worked his way up from the ground floor pharmacy stock room of Upstate Medical University as he embarked on a path that would continue to take him ever upward.

That’s just one part of the story of this Class of ‘91 ACPHS grad on his journey to becoming vice president of medical affairs at Baudax Bio. In this episode of Occupation Station, Joe talks about his early plans of becoming a pharmacist and how his education at ACPHS helped prepare him for the many new directions his career would take.

Now Joe works with some of the top scientists around the world. It’s exciting work that comes with the responsibility of helping to provide factual information on medicines that go on to improve thousands of lives. Joe has great advice for current students on how to shape their best careers. He explains how being open minded is good for students and good for the profession of pharmacy.

About Baudax Bio:

Baudax Bio is a pharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing innovative products for patients in acute care settings. We are committed to bringing clinically meaningful therapeutic options to patients, health care providers, and payers, such as ANJESO® (meloxicam) injection, which was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in February 2020. ANJESO is indicated for use in adults for the management of moderate to severe pain, alone or in combination with non-NSAID analgesics.

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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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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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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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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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.,

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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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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 Herndon, C. et al. Management of Chronic Nonmalignant Pain with Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs. Pharmacotherapy. 2008; 28 (6): 788-805. Masso Gonzalez EL, et al. Variability among nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in risk of upper gastrointestinal bleeding. Arthritis Rheum 2010; 62: 1592-601.

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USP 800: Budgeting for the Build

We all know that the adoption of USP 800 has been banging around for what seems like ages. I have been talking to people like Bryan about it for over a year. Bryan and I specifically have been discussing the budgeting issues and misconceptions there are regarding upgrading to USP 800, so I was particularly excited to do this podcast.

I think it’s a really important issue and I believe that 503A really need to start moving towards USP 800 compliance but need a realistic idea of the process and what that is going to cost them. In addition to our conversation about t the budgeting issues I think one of my biggest takeaways was the need to work as a unified team and have an experienced team leader.

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Dr. Christina Madison, the Public Health Pharmacist and Todd Eury, CEO of the Pharmacy Podcast Network attended the HIMSS conference in Las Vegas and had the opportunity to interview several dynamic companies focused on healthcare information technology & it’s impact on better patient care.

HIMSS is the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society, which is a global advisor, thought leader and member association committed to transforming the health ecosystem. The HIMSS 2021 Global Conference was attended by more than 20,000 participants and offers a unique depth and breadth of expertise in health innovation, public policy, research and analytics to advise leaders and influencers on best practices in modern healthcare delivery.

Special guests:

Robert Cohen Jay Sultan Collin Banas Tina Moen Casey Pittolk & Mike Vidmar Nick Potts Michelle Trombetta

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The Pharmacopoeia, oft taken for granted, has been through many major changes over the past few centuries. Mickey Ferguson takes us back to the ancient origins of what we now know as the pharmacopoeia.

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, Mickey, 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.

Additional music and sound by Fesliyan Studios.

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In this episode of On Script, Jeremy and special guest co-host, Lyndsey McDonald, Director of Retail Pharmacy Relationships at NHA, have a discussion with Raymond McCall, Chief Strategy Officer for Medly Pharmacy.

Raymond discusses Medly’s unique business model, merging technology and pharmacy practice to deliver innovative patient care, and how they leverage pharmacy technicians as one of their foundational cornerstones to deliver the best possible customer service. Additionally, Raymond shares a little bit about Medly’s ambitious growth aspirations to serve patients all across the US, and the importance of staffing highly trained pharmacy technicians and giving them opportunities to grow professionally within the Medly organization.

If you’re a pharmacy professional looking for new opportunities to join an innovative company, be sure to check their Careers page often as Medly rapidly expands to new markets near you. You don’t want to miss this episode!

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Pharmacy dashboards are no longer enough. To manage organizational complexity and make better informed decisions, pharmacy leaders need dynamic intelligence tools. Learn how emerging technologies, including predictive and prescriptive analytics, can take medication management to the next level.

Guests: Jennifer Tryon, PharmD, MS, FASHP, Associate Vice President and Chief Pharmacy Officer, Wake Forest Baptist Health Allen Flynn, PharmD, PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of Learning Health Science, University of Michigan Medical School

Host:

Ken Perez, Vice President, Healthcare Policy and Government Affairs, Omnicell

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Caroline L. Ko, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP, co-founder of the PharmGradWishList interviews Henry Agyeman PharmD., BSc. Dr. Agyeman grew up in Ghana and moved to the US to pursue an undergraduate degree in Chemistry from VCU. His desire to help people led him to pursue the pharmacy profession. He just graduated from the University of Cincinnati with his PharmD degree and will be relocating from Ohio to Virginia to begin a PGY1 residency with VCU and Publix. The #PharmGradWishlist community will be raising funds to help with his moving costs and licensing fees as he will be required to be licensed in both Virginia and Florida for his residency. He aspires to be an accessible community health professional to provide optimal medication therapy and care for his patients. Henry Agyeman moving fund #PharmGradwishlist https://www.gofundme.com/f/henry-agyeman-moving-fund-pharmgradwishlist Dr. Agyeman is thankful for the generous support of the pharmacy community to help him into the next stage of his career. He is being sponsored by the #PharmGradWishList movement (@PharmWishList) to get the word out about his support. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Description: Horror movies haven't been known for their meticulous research into physiology and pharmacology. However, the effects of the events in Fear Street: Part 1 - 1994 may surprise you. In this episode we'll discuss, antiarrhythmics, opioids, and epipens, and what happens when you have the ultimate pharmacy cocktail.

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, Kelly 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. Additional music and sound by Fesliyan Studios.

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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Tom Kraus VP, Government Relations at ASHP

CMS pass through funding

What is pass through funding for residency programs and why is it so important?

On March 29th the US District Court of South Carolina granted MUSC Health’s motion for summary judgment again HHS for their disallowance of PGY1 residency costs. Can you provide some details/background on this case? What was the guidance that CMS was failing to provide?

Can speak about ASHP’s work with CMS to make the guidance more apparent to other programs moving forward?

What will be the downstream effect of this case on residency programs in the future?

Can you break down the practice for our listeners?

What are the concerns with white bagging?

What are the steps being taken at the state and federal level to take action to the concerns related to white bagging? Co-signing letter to the FDA Leveraging PELA and SPPL; can you explain? Partnership with AHA

Provider status

Can you talk about the work ASHP has done to ensure that pharmacists can provide Medication-assisted treatment (MAT)?

At the end of April the US House and Senate introduced the Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act. A similar bill has been submitted for the past couple of years. Can you walk us through the history of this bill? What it would allow pharmacists to do? Why it is so important for the Country? Statistics?

This bill continues to have bipartisan support. What do we need to do as pharmacists to finally get this passed?

COVID-19 and its effect on provider status and Advocacy

Since the start of COVID-19 we’ve seen congress put forth bills and amendments that outline the healthcare response to the pandemic. One such amendment to the PREP Act outlined that “any physician, advanced practice registered nurse, registered nurse, or practical nurse” who had a license within the last 5 years could participate in the vaccination effort, even if the license was inactive. Pharmacists were left out of this amendment originally. I believe that has since been updated, but what is it that we need to be doing as individuals within the profession to help government officials to understand the worth of pharmacists and consider them as a primary focus in any further legislation?

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Good things are happening in pharmacy. That is the core message of this podcast. Becky Snead and Garth Reynolds discuss how the scope of practice is expanding as more pharmacists are being granted provider status and the authority to diagnose and prescribe for common ailments. Reynolds explains that Illinois has recently passed legislation allowing pharmacists to prescribe birth control pills. Snead shares how many states now allow pharmacist to test-&-treat for ailments such as strep throat, flu and, COVID.

On the PBM front Reynolds explains that legislative and judicial wins are helping to reign in big PBM abuses. More work needs to be done and both guests make their case for how and why more pharmacists should join and become more active in their state pharmacist association.

Bruce Kneeland welcomes Rebecca (Becky) Snead, EVP & CEO, The National Alliance of State Pharmacy Associations (NASPA) and Garth Reynolds, Executive Director, Illinois Pharmacists Association

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The Future of Pharmacy: The future of pharmacy is being disrupted & we see the creation of transformative opportunities but with great challenges. How will the future of pharmacy take shape? As innovations in life sciences and new technology disrupt the health care value chain, consumers are increasingly focused on well-being, demanding greater health care access, convenience, and customized products. In this environment, exciting opportunities emerge for pharmacists to evolve and expand their role.

https://www2.deloitte.com/us/en/pages/life-sciences-and-health-care/articles/future-of-pharmacy-disruption-opportunities-challenges.html

George Van Antwerp

Senior Manager, Deloitte Consulting LLP

https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanantwerp/

George Van Antwerp is a leader in Deloitte Consulting’s Health Plan and Pharmacy practice where he works with clients on insights and analysis to improve their competitive positioning. Prior to joining Deloitte, George worked with inVentiv Health in their Medical Management business, and he led the pharmacy business for Silverlink Communications. George also worked at Express Scripts where he focused on their consumer engagement solutions. George holds an MBA and MA from Washington University in St. Louis and received his BS from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor.

Discussion references:

Community-Based Pharmacy Practice Innovation and the Role of the Community-Based Pharmacist Practitioner in the United States

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6789634/

Medical at Home: A Game-changing Opportunity for Long-Term Care

With 10,000 Americans aging into Medicare daily, some pharmacies have grown their market share by offering medical-at-home services to keep patients who might otherwise be in a nursing home in the familiarity of their homes longer.

https://ncpa.org/newsroom/qam/2021/06/08/qam-ed-medical-home-game-changing-opportunity-long-term-care

Thank you RxSafe for sponsoring this episode!

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How can we leverage pharmacists to help patients transition better and also allow the providers use the expertise of pharmacists?

According to the peer review journal JAMA (Journal of American Medical Association), to improve care when patients transition from a facility such as a hospital to their home, Medicare started reimbursing for what is called the Transition of Care in 2013. It still has a low adoption because the reimbursement is not as high and also takes resources such as staffing.

Link to article mentioned: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2719292

Dr. Chinki Bhatia completed her Master of Pharmacy from University of Sydney with a specialization in in-vitro fertilization. She was then awarded a scholarship from the University of Florida to complete her Ph.D. in Neuroscience. She acquired her Ph.D. while working on multiple projects and writing her dissertation on the role of cannabinoids in short-term memory. After seeing a need for personalized medicine, Dr. Bhatia added a pharmacogenomics certification to her educational resume in 2020. She Co-Founded her company Core Care Rx where she provides pharmacogenomics consultations, value based care services such as chronic care management along with Ayurvedic wellness consultations. She also serves as a preceptor to pharmacy students in Pharmacogenomics.

Dipal Soni, PharmD, BCACP attended Ernest Mario School Of Pharmacy, Rutgers University and graduated with highest distinction. She pursued one year of pharmacy practice residency at Jersey Shore University Medical Center in NJ. During this time she worked alongside physicians in ambulatory clinics where she managed complex medications. Dr.Soni is a board certified ambulatory care pharmacist with major focus on transitions of care and counseling patents. Dr. Soni provided evidence driven recommendations and optimized pharmacotherapy. She was also a speaker in various support groups at the community hospital.

Thanks to Rx Safe for sponsoring this episode!

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Sue Paul is a pharmacist, entrepreneur and small business owner with over 20 years of experience in the industry.After journeying through the traditional pharmacy avenues of retail, nursing home consulting, and hospital, she founded SyneRxgy (pronounced si·nr·jee) Consulting LLC, a concierge pharmacy service that is registered as a Limited Category 2 Pharmacy in the State of Ohio. SyneRxgy assists patients and physicians in managing chronic disease states including medication adjustments and education, implementing and analyzing pharmacogenomic and nutrigenomic testing for patients, and compiling/reviewing current medication lists for patients. She enjoys educating clients on all aspects of medication to empower them to take control of their health. Current worksites include physician offices, employer worksites, and in-home patient visits.

In 2018, Sue co-founded PGx101 LLC, along with Dan Krinsky, RPh, MS, which offers pharmacists 20 hours of ACPE approved continuing education and a certificate in Pharmacogenomics (PGx). She has been using PGx in her clinic and with home patients to implement patient-centered medication modification in conjunction with their providers since 2016.

Sue is Co-Founder, along with Michelle Fritsch, PharmD, BCP, BCACP of Medipreneurs LLC, an international conference and community for pharmacy entrepreneurs. After a 2020 detour, planning is underway for their 3rd annual conference which will be held in Cincinnati, Oh October 2021. She gets a kick out of empowering other pharmacists to dream about how they would practice if there weren’t any barriers. She is active in local, state and national professional organizations including board member and Vice President of the Ohio Pharmacists Foundation.

Recent awards include • 2017 SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives) Client of the Year Award • 2019 Top 25 Women Pharmacists of the Year according to Talk to Your Pharmacist Pharmacy Advisory Group • 2020 Upsher-Smith Excellence in Innovation Award by the Ohio Pharmacists Association

Social Media Handles and Contact Information www.linkedin.com/in/sue-paulrph @PGx101 @Medipreneurs https://www.facebook.com/synerxgyconsulting/

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Advances in research have led to increased interest in the properties and potential of cannabis to treat many illnesses that have alluded modern medicine. Now, practitioners and consumers turn their attention to the role that it may play in the treatment of COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2.

Special guests:

Jason Nelson | Senior Vice President, Horticulture

Marion McNabb, DrPH, MPH Founder and President Cannabis Center of Excellence, INC

The focus has been on the immune modulation and vascular effects of cannabis.1,2 As with any pharmacological treatment, the effects will depend on patient specifics and the stage of disease. To grasp the current state of research, CRx evaluates the weight of evidence and speaks with experts in the field of medicinal cannabis. When working with medicinal cannabis in the age of COVID-19, it may help to think in wo separate categories: COVID-19 naïve (cannabis use in a population that is not and has no record of having been infected by COVID-19) and acute COVID-19.

Can Using Cannabis Make People More Susceptible to COVID-19 Infection? David Bearman, MD, executive vice president of the American Academy of Cannabinoid Medicine and a certified cannabinoid medicine specialist, notes that it’s important to distinguish between adult and medicinal cannabis use.

Concerning adult use, Bearman would err on the side of caution and recommends people “take an herbal vacation until they’ve been successfully vaccinated.” If a person is using cannabis to relieve symptoms of a serious illness, such as cancer or epilepsy, Bearman believes it may be beneficial for some patients to continue treatment but makes it clear that “risk assessment for cannabis during the COVID-19 pandemic needs to be made in conjunction with the health care provider on a case-by-case basis.”

The intent is to ensure that potential benefits outweigh the risks. Bearman also emphasizes that any inhalation—whether via smoking or vaporizing—increases a person’s risk of COVID-19 because the respiratory route of cannabis increases both sputum and bronchial irritation, making a person more susceptible to infection. Essentially, if cannabis is being used medicinally, clinicians should discuss the immune modulation effects and route of administration with patients.

Reference Links: COVID study data will be released in August 2021 when the study is completed Cannabis and COVID Research Event held by COE in Dec 2020 with 6 COVID and Cannabis Researchers Link to sign up If companies are interested in partnering on the Healthcare provider medical cannabis study this year with COE and Medicinal Genomics https://www.cannacenterofexcellence.org/CCOE on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter

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Space travel is nothing new, but so few people have traveled beyond the reaches of our atmosphere that we still don't really know what happens to the body in space. For decades scientists and researchers have investigated the effects of zero gravity on the heart, eyes, gastrointestinal system, and more. Joined again by Kelly Kerr, our hosts dive in and discuss what we've learned over the past 60 years.

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, Kelly 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. Additional music and sound by Fesliyan Studios.

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This month’s episode is focused on pharmacy cash flow.

Cortland Data Partner and pharmacy industry expert Craig Robinson joins Brad for part 1 of our cash flow series, focused on the rebate vs. non rebate models and how changing from a rebate model can help to improve cash flow. Then, Dr. Lisa Faast, PharmD looks at cash flow from a different perspective and shares 5 quick financial management tips for better cash flow and discusses revenue stream and cash flow improvement opportunities.

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Ashlee Hayes, PharmD, MHA, known as RxAshlee, RETURNS to the Pharmacy Podcast Network for a special discussion:

The Great Pharmacy Resignation is propelled by three forces:

The changing generation – different expectations and different needs, goals, and desires
The economic crisis brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic
And, the realization people have had that they can have a different social contract, spending more time with family when they work remote and skip the commute.

RxAshlee Blog: https://www.rxashlee.com/blog/the-great-resignation

We’re on the brink of a disruption as great as last year’s sudden shift to remote work: the move to hybrid work — a blended model where some employees return to the workplace and others continue to work from homeWe’re on the brink of a disruption as great as last year’s sudden shift to remote work: the move to hybrid work — a blended model where some employees return to the workplace and others continue to work from home. We’re experiencing this at Microsoft, and today we shared how we’re evolving our own hybrid work strategy for our 160,000+ employees around the world.

(Microsoft blog: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/worklab/work-trend-index/hybrid-work)

We’re all learning as we go, but we know two things for sure: flexible work is here to stay, and the talent landscape has fundamentally shifted. Remote work has created new job opportunities for some, offered more family time, and provided options for whether or when to commute. But there are also challenges ahead. Teams have become more siloed this year and digital exhaustion is a real and unsustainable threat.

BELOW ARE TOP 10 TIPS FOR NAVIGATING YOUR EXIT STRATEGY:

1. Make sure your contract is signed (in pen, not pencil!) with your new role before you say ANYTHING to your current employer. A promise is not a contract, so make sure you have this solidified before you talk to your current employer about quitting.

2. Keep everything positive. I am optimist at heart, so I recognize this style might not be popular. However, in order to maintain your professional presence, network, and personal brand, just stay focused on your next steps. You might have had a terrible experience at your role, but lucky for you – that is ALL behind you. Remember, your personal brand is what people say about you when you are no longer in the room.

3. Communicate your learning experiences directly to your coworkers. Express gratitude for what you learned in your current role. If possible, connect with the top 5-10 people (depending upon your company size, maybe more) and articulate what they taught you while you are at the company. Make people feel special. Make them feel like they positively contributed to your career & your life. Trust me: this is important!

4. KEEP IT BRIEF. Have you heard the term “Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.” If not, now you have! There is absolutely no need to go into details about: why you are leaving, when you start your new role, what your new title, company, salary, etc. is in your next endeavors. When in doubt, go back to #2. You can say “I am ready for a change.” That is it!

5. Be ready to GTFO. Some employers might want you to stay longer than you want to. Ideally, between you leaving this role and beginning your next role, you will take some time off, so USE that time off to be OFF – do not work anymore then you absolutely have to.

6. Consider freelancing or consulting. If they are really struggling to see you go AND you have a desire to support the company continuously, pitch them your freelance & consultation rate. Since you have an area of expertise that they will now have a shortage in, see what they say.

7. Meet with your boss via Zoom or in person. Unless there are extreme circumstances, tell your manager face to face or over a call. This shows that you are bold, direct, and honest with conducting your professional presence. Have the hard conversation and move on.

8. Exit interviews are not absolute. Unless you signed a contract that requires you to have an exit interview, if you do not feel comfortable having one, then do not do it.

9. Give adequate leave time. The standard resignation time is 2-weeks. However, many of my clients go much beyond the two weeks notice because they are in the middle of projects or overseeing clients. This is up to you on the time you feel comfortable leaving, but I would not stay longer than 4-weeks. It is time to move, so just put your foot down and give a specific timeline. Set the expectations appropriately, you are the leader in this transition. Give yourself ample time in between finish date and start date so you can be refreshed for your next role too.

10. Write the letter of resignation. A resignation letter is a document that notifies your employer that you are leaving your job. It formalizes your departure from your current employment and can be written as a printed letter or an email message.

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Pharmacy Owners are facing a lot of challenges. The cost of inventory, the threat of competing with the pharmacies on every other corner, and the difficulty to get new customers and retain your current ones.

The Profit Summit LIVE Event was in Dallas, Texas on July 23 - 24, 2021

The live event was designed to help pharmacists overcome many common operational & insurer payment problems by showing them how they can beat their competition with simple strategies that anyone can implement right away.

Participants of the Summit learned how to build their practice on a foundation of ease, profit and momentum so that you're not stuck running around like a chicken without its head trying to solve all your problems at once. You'll come home with proven solutions for each area in your business including patient acquisition and retention; marketing; cash consultation; revenue diversification; cash flow management; time management and more!

Our host & founder of DiversifyRx is Dr. Lisa Faast, PharmD.

Our special guests are listed as they appear within the episode:

Brad Jones - RMS | CLIMB

Nick Davis - Cypher’s Compounding Pharmacy

Dr. Mansi Shah - CoFounder of the Functional Wellness Network

Dr. Ken Patel - RightWay Pharmacy

Dr. Adam Robinson - Save Rite Drugs

Vince Leonard - Liberty Pharmacy Software

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Dr. Jessica Whelan has extensive experience in the mental health field and has served as a speaker and advisory board member in many areas including psychopharmacology and pharmacogenomics.

Dr. Whelan is the CEO of a national network of clinicians with Holon Inclusive Health System and adjunct faculty at Maryville University. She supports multiple universities to provide clinical mentorship for medical and nurse practitioner students. She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Goldfarb School of Nursing at Barnes Jewish College in St. Louis. She received her Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Missouri Columbia and her Doctorate in Nursing Practice at the University of Missouri St. Louis.

She is brilliant in how her mind works around PGx and routinely uses personalized medicine to evaluate complex patients who have exhausted all other options of treatment. She is definitely one of the most PGx experts of all time. She had me at COMT gene!

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Listen in as co-hosts Monique Whitney & Scott Newman share the mic with TrueScripts founder Nathan Gabhart to discuss the company's unique origins, common-sense practices, and how this non-traditional pharmacy benefit manager is shattering the mold that corporate PBMs can't & won't break!

About PUTT:

Pharmacists United for Truth and Transparency (PUTT) is a non-profit advocacy organization founded by independent pharmacists and pharmacy owners devoted to exposing the truth about the anti-competitive tactics of pharmacy benefits managers (PBMs). Known to most Americans as their "prescription drug benefit plan" provider, PBMs are in reality a $300 billion industry - giant corporate middlemen driving up the cost of medications with huge mark ups and commissions on every prescription covered under their "benefits plan." Working with local and national traditional and digital media that includes The New York Times, USA Today, CBS News, Bloomberg, NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt and Business Insider, PUTT seeks to educate patients, lawmakers, health plan sponsors and the public about the deeply negative effects of the PBM industry on U.S. healthcare and the escalating price of prescription medications.

https://www.truthrx.org/about.html

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How did the “The War on Drugs” disproportionally affect racial minorities? How did the “The War on Drugs” specifically affect Black Americans?

As the United States moves away from the criminalization of cannabis, giving rise to a major new industry, there remains the fundamental injustice inflicted upon those who have suffered criminal convictions and the consequences of those convictions.

At the Last Prisoner Project we utilize a three-pronged approach to securing FULL freedom for the communities we serve. Through intervention, advocacy, and awareness campaigns the Last Prisoner Project works to redress the past and continuing harms of these unjust laws and policies.

The Last Prisoner Project is a nonprofit organization dedicated to cannabis criminal justice reform. LPP was founded in 2019 out of the belief that if anyone is able to profit and build wealth in the legal cannabis industry, those individuals must also work to release and rebuild the lives of those who have suffered from cannabis criminalization.

https://www.lastprisonerproject.org/mission-and-vision

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Let's Pharmonize co-host, Cal and his brother hit the road for a 2,000+ mile road trip and stopped by the Pharmacy Podcast Network Studios to visit Todd Eury while ZOOMing in co-host Shane for an impromptu conversation on the state of the pharmacy profession.

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ALVA10: the Power of Diagnostics

Have you ever questioned why a payer pays for a medication, yet does not pay for the diagnostic test to determine if the medication will be efficacious and non-toxic for the patient?

Or perhaps, you may have wondered why payers agree to pay for a medication for which no diagnostic test exists to diagnose the condition the medication treats?

If these types of questions keep you awake at night like they do me, please join me for this podcast episode in which I and my esteemed colleagues, Hannah Mamuszka and Lena Chaihorsky of Alva10 discuss answers to these questions and the general state of the pharmacogenomics market access and reimbursement landscape.

Lena Chaihorsky & Hannah Mamuszka join Dr. Becky Winslow to discuss diagnostic testing and the preventative savings for PGX testing for patients on multiple medications.

Episode Based on LI article written by Hannah:

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/bigger-problem-aduhelm-we-dont-know-who-has-disease-hannah-mamuszka/?trackingId=GIb%2BLnNCys35sG19%2Fo0NFw%3D%3D

ALVA10:

https://alva10dx.com/

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As consumer demand accelerates the adoption of new technologies, we explore how companies can provide a more convenient health experience.

In the last 12 months, we have seen a notable step change in how care is delivered — a rapid acceptance and adoption by physicians and patients alike of technologies to support virtual care. Having had a taste of virtual care, customers in the future will expect and demand additional services that provide a more personalized and convenient health experience.

Digital platforms such as Netflix and Amazon now dominate the entertainment market for a reason: they have improved the home-media experience, making it more efficient, convenient and personal. Not only is a vast array of content easy to access, but it is highly relevant too, based on viewers’ preferences and behaviors. In addition, these platforms proactively identify new material of interest and alert customers before individuals are aware of the offering.

Beyond entertainment, this type of customization is now possible in everyday consumer activities such as banking, retail and travel. In these other industries, the ability to proactively use data is key to creating the enhanced experience. Linking together technologies as diverse as genomics, miniaturized sensors (whether inside or on our bodies), 5G, blockchain and artificial intelligence (AI) can allow medical and real-world data (both clinical and non-clinical) to be gathered, shared and used to make more informed health decisions. This will give companies the information and opportunity to make care more connected, customized and convenient.

Special Guest: Pamela Spence

EY Global Health Sciences and Wellness Industry Leader and Life Sciences Industry Leader

Ambassador for outcomes-based performance and healthy aging. Advocate for women.

Five trends redefining the health sciences and wellness operating model

https://www.ey.com/en_gl/life-sciences/five-trends-health-sciences-wellness-operating-model

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Today's episode of the PGX for Pharmacists podcast is hosted by Dr. Becky Winslow, PharmD. Dr. Winslow is a pharmacogenomics authority with more than twenty years of clinical pharmacotherapy and pharmacy business operations experience, which includes seven years of direct patient facing care, seven years of pharmacy management experience and six years of experience as a medical science liaison in the pharmacogenomics field.

Dr Howard McLeod is an internationally recognized expert in precision medicine, having made novel contributions at the discovery, translation, implementation, and policy levels. He is the Medical Director for Precision Medicine at the Geriatric Oncology Consortium and a Professor at the University of South Florida Taneja College of Pharmacy. Howard received a BSPharm from University of Washington and a PharmD from the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy & Science.

Dr. McLeod completed clinical pharmacology fellowship training at St Jude Children’s Research Hospital and then the Beatson Institute, University of Glasgow. Dr McLeod has been a tenured full Professor since 2002 and involved in over $80,000,000 in peer reviewed funding.

Dr McLeod chaired the NHGRI eMERGE network external scientific panel for the past decade and was a recent member of both the FDA committee on Clinical Pharmacology and the NIH Human Genome Advisory Council. Dr McLeod has been recognized as a Fellow of both the American Society of Clinical Oncology and the American College of Clinical Pharmacy and was recently ranked #1 USA/#2 World for Pharmacogenomics. He has also been an active Board Member and/or Founder for over a dozen privately held and publicly traded companies.

Howard has published over 580 peer reviewed papers on pharmacogenomics, applied therapeutics, or clinical pharmacology and continues to work to advance innovative healthcare.

This episode of the PGX for Pharmacist podcast is sponsored by Pharmazam:

https://pharmazam.com/PPN

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Pharmacy Times Continuing Education (PTCE) provides industry leading pharmacy CE to retail, oncology, managed care, specialty and health-systems pharmacists. They use multiple deliverables in the live, virtual, on-demand, and print formats created by in-house pharmacists to deliver tailored multi-specialty education. Educational Objectives: Discuss the various barriers to COVID-19 vaccine uptake including reasons for vaccine hesitancy Review how pharmacists can address the reluctance of COVID-19 vaccination in communities Faculty: Rachel Armstrong, PsyD Clinical Psychologist Portsmouth, NH Rachel Armstrong, PsyD, has no financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose. Pharmacy Times Continuing Education™ is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. This activity is approved for 0.5 contact hours (0.05 CEU) under the ACPE universal activity number 0290-0000-21-283-H06-P. The activity is available for CE credit through July 29, 2022. This activity is supported by an educational grant from Janssen Therapeutics, Division of Janssen Products, LP. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, we discuss issues in the pharmaceutical industry, how pharmacists are dealing with the pandemic, and how the role of the pharmacist is evolving.

"If you don't want to be in the business of serving, then get out of pharmacy." - Todd Eury

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This Podcast Series is about Pharmacists & Physicians collaborating on the proper & humane usage of pain managment strategies, the usage of opioids, and evidence-based medication therapy management practices.

Each day, more than 130 people die from opioid overdoses. Opioids are a class of drugs that include prescription pain relievers like oxycodone. They also include illegal drugs like heroin. In 2019, 1.6 million Americans had an opioid addiction. This is also known as opioid use disorder. Yet effective medications—like buprenorphine, methadone, and naltrexone—are prescribed to only a fraction of people with opioid use disorder.

Patients often receive such medications in an opioid treatment program. Methadone, for example, can only be given in a certified treatment program. Primary care physicians can apply for a waiver to prescribe buprenorphine. However, less than 10% of U.S. primary care providers have a buprenorphine waiver. Given the limited number of patients that each physician can treat, involving pharmacists in opioid treatment may improve access.

Part two features Dr. Garofoli, pain management expert resource & Director of Experiential Learning Clinical Assistant Professor Clinical Pain Management Pharmacists position in the WVU Integrative Pain Management Center. We welcome Pharmacist Dave Morgan, with over 30 years of experience treating patients with pain and a returning executive from PROP - Physicians for Responsible Opioid Prescribing, Dr. Kolodyny.

Today's Guests:

Mark Garofoli PharmD

Clinical Assistant Professor WVU School of Pharmacy

Andrew Kolodny, MD

Vice President, Federal Affairs, PROP

Dave Morgan, RPh

Safe Prescribing Consultant

Learn more at: http://www.supportprop.org/

PROPRx

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Today we are joined by a very special guest, creator of our music and wife of Shane, Kelly Kerr! Kelly, Shane and Ivan Stewart dive in to discuss the medical accuracy of the time-hopping medical romance drama Outlander. From performing amateur surgery to inventing penicillin 150 years early, Claire Beauchamp is consistently put to the test to prove her medical abilities.

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, Kelly and Ivan 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. Additional music and sound by Feslyan Studios.

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"The truth will set you free' John 8:23

Paul Seegert, Managing Partner of PCS Advisers, was featured as one of The Wall Street Journal's Masters of Success. This recognition is given to professionals who have mastered the art of success in their industry.

"The shame of it is, most employers don’t know they can manage their healthcare like any other supply-chain in their business. The insurance industry has conditioned us to think that their over-inflated products are the only option – and it’s simply not the case."

---Paul Seegert

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The Leader’s Personalized Pathway to the Autonomous Pharmacy

Learn how pharmacy leaders from Baptist Health are using a new self-assessment tool to chart a pathway to achieving a fully autonomous pharmacy. The self-assessment tool is available free from the Autonomous Pharmacy Advisory Board.

Guests: Nilesh Desai, MBA, BS, RPh, CPPS, Chief Pharmacy Officer, Baptist Health Michael Anderson, PharmD, MBA, Director of Pharmacy, Baptist Health Lexington

Host:

Ken Perez, Vice President, Healthcare Policy and Government Affairs, Omnicell

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Anesthesia, like all great medical breakthroughs, was brought about by necessity. Also like many medical breakthroughs, the discovery of anesthesia was an accident. Ivan Stewart joins us yet again to delve into the exciting history of ether and chloroform.

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, Cal, Mickey and Ivan 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. Special thanks to Kelly Kerr and Granny for providing the voices of the cavepeople.

Also featuring: Bo To Sie Zykle Tak Zaczyna by Henryk Gold

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Pharmacist.dev creator Dr. Derek Borkowski, PharmD, is our guest on the Pharmacy Podcast Nation w/ host Dr. Chloe Givens, PharmD. Data Analytics. Informatics. Software Development. Entrepreneurship, Pharmacists are building careers, projects, businesses, and the future with technology.

Derek D. Borkowski completed his PharmD degree at the University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy on the Duluth Campus. He completed his pre-pharmacy coursework at Winona State University in Winona, MN. Prior to pharmacy school Derek was heavily involved with youth in the Winona, MN area through his positions coaching junior high sports at Cotter Schools, and as a Big (mentor) with Big Brothers, Big Sisters of America.

In his time at the College, Derek has enjoyed the privilege of serving his fellow students through his positions as a Class Representative for the Class of 2018, as Vice President – Duluth and President-Elect of the Pharmacy College Board (Student Government) and will look to continue this in his role as President for the 2016-2017 academic year. Further, Derek has enjoyed providing opportunities for students in the College to learn about careers and gain exposure to the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry as President of the Industry Pharmacists Organization (IPhO) student chapter on his campus by organizing educational sessions and networking with industry professionals in the state.

He has also been an actively involved member with the Minnesota Pharmacy Student Alliance (MPSA) and National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) student chapter.

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Guests of this CLIMB were Certified Business Growth Specialist Terri Norvell and CEO of Amity Medical Group Olivia Bentley.

This month was a deep dive on what it takes to overcome business growth challenges. Olivia shared some of the obstacles she faced as she built her business and some of the solutions she and Terri created.

Sign up & learn to CLIMB taking your pharmacy to new levels of success!!

https://rm-solutions.com/climb/

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In this Episode of On Script, Jeremy and Jessica interview Dr. Sarah Carpio, PharmD, Dr. Joanne Canedo, PharmD, and Valerie Wasem from Touro University California College of Pharmacy to discuss expanded pharmacy technician roles in a post-pandemic landscape. As two recent PharmD graduates, and a current second year pharmacy student, Drs. Carpio and Canedo, and PharmD. candidate Valerie Wasem started their pharmacy careers as technicians prior to being admitted into pharmacy school, and have continued to work side by side with pharmacy techs in multiple settings. These guests recognize the value that technicians bring to pharmacy practice, and the importance of continuing to move forward with advancing pharmacy technician practice. Finally, we discuss an article they coauthored for the this year’s Pharmacy Technician Supplement from Pharmacy Times entitled “Postpandemic Future is Bright for Technicians.”

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Nitric oxide is vital for a healthy cardiovascular system, but deep breathing is just a start. Produced by the endothelium—the lining of the blood vessels—this chemical is highly responsive to healthy heart habits like regular exercise and low cholesterol. Lowering cholesterol levels helps increase nitric oxide.

Nitric oxide in the cardiovascular system: a simple molecule with complex actions

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3721819/

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Ken Thai, PharmD. is a truly remarkable pharmacy owner, leader and entrepreneur. And the good news is he shares several of his management philosophies and business ideas on this podcast.

A graduate of the University of Southern California School of Pharmacy, Thai owns, or is a partner in several pharmacies. He is the founder of the 986 Pharmacy franchise program. The web site, 986pharmacy.com, lists 13 locations in 3 states. Building on his expertise combined with that of his partners they have created a unique GPO, K&B Associates. The group focuses on helping members buy better, work smarter and share ideas on how to expand into LTC or 340B contracts or manage more effectively. If that isn’t enough, he is the immediate past president of the California Pharmacist Association with a passion for reigning in PBM abuses. He even shares information on a couple legislative battles the California association in waging.

Thai shares a remarkable business venture they have started that involves a Pharmacy Fellowship supported by his pharmacy, the USC School of pharmacy and a physician clinic. In the program a pharmacist on Thai’s team is contracted to work in the clinic and provide support to doctors, nurses and physician assistants and then run a follow up clinic in one of Thai’s pharmacies.

If you are looking for information or inspiration on new, more and better things you can do to operate your pharmacy more profitably you’ll find this podcast of interest.

This episode of Pharmacy CrossRoads is sponsored by Compliant Pharmacy Alliance.

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The COVID-19 Vaccination Campaign: What Pharmacists Are Learning

More than 150 million people in the United States have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19. It has been largest vaccination campaign in US history – and pharmacists have been essential to the effort. What have pharmacists experienced, and what have they learned from the process?

We spoke with three pharmacists to get their personal perspectives: Gretchen Garofoli, from the West Virginia University School of Pharmacy Chichi Ilonzo Momah, owner of the Springfield Pharmacy in Springfield, PA Amina Abubakar, owner of the Rx Clinic Pharmacy in Charlotte, NC

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Humans and animals aren't the only living things that use drugs. Drugs are designed and implemented to treat plants too! Whether as defoliants to destroy plants or antifungals to treat crops, drugs have been used heavily for the past hundred years on agriculture around the world. Mickey Ferguson joins us in this interesting spotlight and blast from the past.

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, Cal, Mickey and Ivan 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.

Also featuring: Fortunate Son by Creedence Clearwater Revival I Don't Want to Set the World on Fire by the Ink Blots

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The Un-Scripted Podcast, episode three is a conversation with Cecelia Byers, PharmD, Specialty Pharmacy Clinical Product Manager with Surescripts, and Sheila Arquette, RPh, President & CEO of the National Association of Specialty Pharmacy (NASP). Cecelia and Sheila have devoted their careers to specialty pharmacy and process improvements that benefit patients. This podcast explores the challenges and opportunities related to filling specialty medications for patients, and the tools available to address these challenges – all through Cecelia and Sheila’s personal experiences in the field. We explore the overall impact on patient care, stakeholder relationships, and unique practices used to accelerate the process. Find resources for specialty medication solutions here: https://surescripts.com/resources/specialty-medications And consider attending the NASP Annual Meeting & Expo, September 27-30. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Sherman is an HIV speciality pharmacist who cares for the underserved and LGBTQ community. She feels that public health means providing healthcare for all by providing education and care to all our communities in an equal just manner that results in healthy thriving communities.

Bio: Dr. Sherman is an author, speaker, consultant and advisor and as a pharmacy entrepreneur and innovator, and President of MichRx Pharmacist Consulting Services, Inc., and an internationally recognized HIV Advanced Practice Pharmacist. Michelle has developed a leading edge Medication Therapy Management and Chronic Care management program: Ubuntu Pharmacist Care Program. She is host of The Conscious Pharmacist Podcast, Part of the Pharmacy Podcast Network.

Dr. Sherman is committed to advancing the recognition of pharmacists as key healthcare providers on the patients care team. To achieve this she has a non-profit,The Center For Advanced Pharmacist Care, to further advance Pharmacists as healthcare providers

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DeLon Canterbury is a Board Certified Geriatric Pharmacist. He founded GeriatRx, a telehealth-based senior care consulting company. GeriatRx combines Pharmacogenomic testing and Comprehensive Medication Management. He addresses the social determinants of health. He helps reduce medication errors and advocates for de-prescribing.

Dr. DeLon helps improve patient safety and saves patients, their families, and the healthcare system money. He manages patients across the state of North Carolina and demonstrates the value pharmacists add to healthcare delivery.

Dr. DeLon is an active Executive Board Member for the African-American Minority COVID Task Force in Durham, North Carolina, a Formulary Committee member of Senior PharmAssist at the Durham Senior Center for Life. He served as Community Health Coalition’s Telehealth Director, helping older African-American patients with wellness and reassurance check-ups during COVID.

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Galva Pharmacy is First U.S. Pharmacy to Use AI to Improve Drug Matching and Usability of Rx Instructions in E-Prescriptions DrFirst's SmartSuite AI, with its patented SmartDrug and SmartSig, works within the Speed Script Pharmacy Management System to save pharmacists time, increase prescription accuracy, and improve patient safety. Even with widespread electronic prescribing, pharmacists are still plagued by the need to manually correct free text found in prescribing instructions, known as sigs, for 84% of new prescriptions, which can lead to errors, take time away from patients, and decrease pharmacy productivity. Galva Pharmacy owner Scott Caravello, RPh, says the decision to add SmartSuite to his store's PMS workflow was an easy one, given its commitment to patient safety and excellent customer service. "SmartSig and SmartDrug work seamlessly within our Speed Script system to make electronic prescriptions more usable with far fewer keystrokes. Because SmartSig automatically infers missing details in the prescription instructions, it cuts down the need to manually enter and type in data. But it does this only when it's safe and clear, so patient safety is always preserved. In the end, SmartSuite helps our pharmacists reduce the chance for errors and gives them more time for patient counseling." Now available to pharmacies, SmartSig has been used by hospitals and health systems since 2015 to enhance the quality of more than 6 million prescriptions per day. The technology accurately translates 93% of patient directions, helping avoid medication errors and saving 10 seconds or more of work for each drug entered. DrFirst's SmartDrug uses a superior AI algorithm to pair specific drugs in electronic prescriptions to the equivalent medications used by a pharmacy's PMS as well as the drugs on its shelves—which is particularly meaningful since prescribers and pharmacy systems rarely use the same national drug code (NDC). "Galva Pharmacy's leadership embracing AI technology will help improve patient safety and pharmacy productivity among independent pharmacies," said G. Cameron Deemer, president of DrFirst. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Lynn and Dr. Madeo join Joseph Friedman, RPh., on the CRX Podcast.

What is the range of sexual problems or sexual health conditions for which cannabis may be helpful (or harmful)? Some examples may include: Endometriosis Fibroids Sexual Assault Dyspareunia Transgender and LGBTQ sex barriers

The internet is rife with anecdotal reports that cannabis use improves sexual experience. According to users, it can boost libido, arousal, and orgasm, among other benefits. But how much data are there to support these benefits?

Unfortunately, research on how cannabis affects sexual function is limited, and the studies that exist are generally poor quality. “A lot of them are observational. There haven’t been large prospective studies looking at the effects of cannabis or THC on sexual function or dysfunction,” says Saneal Rajanahally, MD, a private practice urologist in Atlanta who specializes in men’s health, male reproductive medicine, and surgery.

Still, the existing research gives reason to believe cannabis does in fact influence sexual function—both positively and negatively. Survey data consistently suggest that using cannabis has a beneficial impact on libido, sexual pleasure, and orgasm in both sexes. On the negative side, it’s also been linked with increased erectile dysfunction in men. Here, CRx Podcast breaks down the existing research and identifies the questions that remain to be answered.

Reference:

https://www.crxmag.com/issues/2020/summer/cannabis-and-sex.shtml

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Title: Darshan Kulkarni on Amazon Pharmacy

In 2017, Darshan Kulkarni PharmD, MS, Esq., predicted that Amazon would soon disrupt the pharmaceutical industry on the Gavel & Pestle Podcast. Three years later, his eerily accurate predictions are unfolding before us.

On this special episode of Gavel & Pestle, the FDA regulatory lawyer, author, professor, and speaker returns to pass the baton to the podcast’s new host Brooke Kulusich. They discuss Amazon Pharmacy’s potential to singlehandedly reshape the pharmaceutical supply chain, its implications for patient health data and drug prices, and the future of pharmacy from drone delivery to Alexa pharmacists.

Listen to Darshan’s predictions here.

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Contact us today for a Gavel & Pestle Podcast appearance at publisher@pharmacypodcast.com.

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Dr. Christina Madison, PharmD welcomes Dr. Ijeoma Ekeocha Founder of Black Women Pharmacists and host of the Podcast at Brown Skin Stories, LLC.

Ijeoma Ekeocha launched Black Women Pharmacists. and set out to learn from the women who looked like her, had similar experiences that had, and more importantly, had the courage to speak about it.

It’s been over 10 years since she graduated from Pharmacy school and has a newfound appreciation for Pharmacy.

If you found this podcast by chance, or at the recommendation of a friend or Pharmacy colleague, please keep sharing.

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Shannon Gabor shares what a brand identity is, how to define a human metric, and how to leverage your personality in your business.

"You tap into who you are as a person, and those become tools for you to develop your business." - Shannon Gabor.

Learn more about this episode of The Corepreneur Podcast with Anne Arvizu at www.annearvizu.com/14

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.

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Joining us today is an incredibly special guest: Adam Gladieux of RxRise! After having worked in the pharmaceutical industry for years, Adam has set out to solve the longstanding problem of pharmaceutical waste, by putting usable product in the hands of pharmacies and hospitals. RxRise is a revolutionary new platform that will bridge the gap between manufacturers and any system that dispenses drug product, whether it be a long-term care facility, independent pharmacy, or hospital pharmacy.

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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Forget what you know about Penicillin, Kelly Brown is here to set the record straight. From accidents and mishaps, to devious information leaks, the details of the creation of this historical life-saving drug will surprise and amuse you.

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, Cal, Mickey and Justin 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. Also featuring: Danse Macabre by Camille Saint-Saëns Moonlight Sonata by Ludwig van Beethoven

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Pharmacy Times Continuing Education (PTCE) provides industry leading pharmacy CE to retail, oncology, managed care, specialty and health-systems pharmacists. They use multiple deliverables in the live, virtual, on-demand, and print formats created by in-house pharmacists to deliver tailored multi-specialty education. Adverse Effects versus Convenience of the COVID-19 Viral-Vector Vaccines Educational Objectives: Articulate the benefits of viral-vector vaccines compared with the risk of thrombosis with thrombocytopenia syndrome (TTS) Elaborate on current viral-vector TTS adverse effect incidence data and risk among patients who have received or will receive a viral-vector vaccine Faculty: James Lewis, PharmD, FIDSA ID Clinical Pharmacy Supervisor Oregon Health & Sciences University Portland, Oregon James Lewis, PharmD, FIDSA, has no financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose. Pharmacy Times Continuing Education™ is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. This activity is approved for 0.5 contact hours (0.05 CEU) under the ACPE universal activity number 0290-0000-21-264-H06-P. The activity is available for CE credit through June 29, 2022. This activity is supported by an educational grant from Janssen Therapeutics, Division of Janssen Products, LP. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Relevancy Reach Reciprocity Respect

These are the 4 most important principals of Effective Networking.

Tricia Bennis the Chief Community Officer at The C-Suite Network.

The C-Suite Network™ was founded by Jeffrey Hayzlett, Karl Post and Thomas White as the world’s most trusted network of C-Suite leaders. Prior to C-Suite Network, White started 10 companies in the fields of technology, publishing, market research and corporate consulting. He also holds four patents and is co-author of a book on business process technology. Mr. White retired from the organization in 2017.

Co-Founder and Chairman Jeffrey Hayzlett is a primetime television and radio host of C-Suite with Jeffrey Hayzlett and Executive Perspectives on C-Suite TV and All Business with Jeffrey Hayzlett on C-Suite Radio. Hayzlett is a global business celebrity, speaker, best-selling author, and Chairman of C-Suite Network, home of the world’s most trusted network of C-Suite leaders.

Join us today, send email to: Publisher@PharmacyPodcast.com

The 4 Principals of Networking | C-Suite Network | Tricia Benn

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“If you think compliance is expensive, try non-compliance.”

-Former U.S. Deputy Attorney, General Paul McNulty

On this episode of Gavel and Pestle, Natalia Mazina, Esq., regulatory counsel at Mazina Law and founder of RxPolicy, joins host Brooke Kulusich to share her expertise in pharmacy compliance, third-party payer audits, and pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) disputes. They discuss the most common compliance mistakes that pharmacies make, the REAL implications of the Rutledge v. PCMA decision, and how independent pharmacies can think outside-the-box in their approach to PBMs.

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Bruce Kneeland - Pharmacy Industry veteran & Dr. Lisa Faast PharmD talk about the "Business of Community Pharmacy" & the opportunity to build new profits for Independent Pharmacy owners.

Pharmacists are facing a lot of challenges. The cost of inventory, the threat of competing with the pharmacies on every other corner, and the difficulty to get new customers and retain your current ones.

The live event is designed to help pharmacists overcome these problems by showing them how they can beat their competition with simple strategies that anyone can implement right away.

You will learn how to build your practice on a foundation of ease, profit and momentum so that you're not stuck running around like a chicken without its head trying to solve all your problems at once. You'll come home with proven solutions for each area in your business including patient acquisition, retention and marketing; prescriptions management; insurance reimbursement; cash flow management; time management and more!

HOST DR. LISA FAAST

Dr. Lisa Faast is an innovator, experienced business executive, and leader in the independent pharmacy industry. With over 20 years of experience as a pharmacy owner, consultant, compounder, and businesswoman, she is able to bring a unique perspective to the industry’s problems. Her passion is helping independent pharmacy owners thrive by focusing on diversifying and then growing revenue streams. She is currently CEO at DiversifyRx, a consulting and education company, in addition to being a wife and mom of 4.

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PART TWO: Pharmacogenomics Education is critical to advancing the Pharmacist's optimal impact on medication management as a tool to ensure the drugs prescribed work as intended.

The State of the Industry -- Pharmacogenomics Education

Clinical pharmacogenomics activities may include designing patient-specific drug and dosage regimens based on genetic profile, documenting clinical recommendations, educating pharmacists and other health care professionals, and recommending testing

Advanced training in pharmacogenomics may open up more practice opportunities for pharmacists, such as developing clinical decision support tools in electronic health record systems that guide prescribers on appropriate drug therapy regimens based on genetic profiles. Additionally, pharmacists can develop institutional guidelines and processes for implementing clinical pharmacogenomics services into various practice settings.

Pharmacists can also develop patient education materials to explain the significance of the tests and serve as expert consultants in a pharmacogenomics service.

Special guest: David Hurley PhD.

David Hurley grew up in Dunwoody, GA, then earned a BS in Biology and Physics from Guilford College in Greensboro, NC, in 1979. He received his PhD in Molecular and Cellular Biology from Penn State University in 1986. He joined the faculty in Cell and Molecular Biology at Tulane University in New Orleans in 1992. He developed "Cellular Biochemistry" as a senior-level course for premedical students, while maintaining a research focus on the regulation of gene transcription of the Growth Hormone gene in the pituitary. Dr Hurley was an National Science Foundation CAREER program awardee from 1996-2004, and was co-investigator on a National Institutes of Health grant for 17 years. After the devastation of Hurricane Katrina, he joined the Gatton School of Pharmacy at East Tennessee State University as an inaugural faculty member in July, 2007, as Professor and Vice-Chair in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences. He has 45 publications, is a member of The Endocrine Society, the Society for Neuroscience, the AACP, and has been a grant reviewer for 6 years with the National Institute for Diabetes, Digestive and Kidney Diseases.

Our host: Becky Winslow, PharmD

Dr. Becky Winslow is a co-host on PGX for Pharmacists. She’s an accomplished Doctor of Clinical Pharmacy with more than twenty years of clinical pharmacotherapy and pharmacy business operations experience, which includes seven years of direct patient facing care, seven years of pharmacy management experience and six years of experience as a medical science liaison in the pharmacogenomics field. Becky Winslow excels at developing and managing collaborative relationships with healthcare professionals and key opinion leaders to stay abreast of emerging trends and to achieve project goals. Becky Winslow is an articulate communicator with extensive background in gathering and critically analyzing research and data; translating complex content into a level appropriate to the target audience; writing clinical and marketing content; presenting; teaching; and training.

This episode of the PGX for Pharmacist's podcast is brought to you by RxSafe.

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Rasputin has been a name surrounded by an aura of fear and mysticism for a hundred years. The mystery of his demise has been the subject of much speculation and debate. Join us as we put those rumors to rest. 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, Cal, Mickey and Justin 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.

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The National Pharmaceutical Association (NPhA) is a national, professional organization of pharmacists committed to serving the underserved and promoting minorities in pharmacy.

The National Pharmaceutical Association (NPhA) is a national, professional organization of pharmacists founded by Dr. Chauncey I. Cooper in 1947.

Dr. Cooper recognized the vital need to develop a pharmacy organization focused on the needs of the minority community. He strived to promote excellence and uniformity among minority health professionals in order to improve the quality of health care in minority communities.

The National Pharmaceutical Association (NPhA), established in 1947, is dedicated to representing the views and ideals of minority pharmacists on critical issues affecting healthcare and pharmacy, promoting racial and health equity, as well as advancing the standards of pharmaceutical care among all practitioners.

Today's guests are Lakesha Butler, PharmD & Angela Riley, PharmD

Dr. Lakesha Butler is a Clinical Professor of Pharmacy Practice at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist. She earned a Doctor of Pharmacy degree with honors from Mercer University in Atlanta, GA and completed a pharmacy practice residency with emphasis in ambulatory care at the University of Illinois- Chicago. Dr. Butler is an accomplished young leader, national speaker, author and strong advocate for developing leaders, increasing cultural competency among healthcare professionals, serving the underserved and improving diversity and inclusion.

She is the sole clinical pharmacist providing medication management services at the Volunteers in Medicine Clinic, a clinic that serves uninsured patients of St. Louis, Missouri. In the classroom she has developed and coordinates a required pharmacy graduate level course that addresses health disparities, health beliefs, health literacy, and cultural competency. She is the creator of the first and only Health Literacy instructional DVD teaching tool for pharmacy students and pharmacists across the nation and co-author of the pharmacy textbook “Patient Communication for Pharmacy: A Case-Study Approach on Theory and Practice.”

Dr. Angela Riley previously served as the executive director of experiential education and assistant dean in the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences at Binghamton University from 2016 until 2020.

Dr. Riley has obtained several grants and contracts, including a Community Action Grant from the American Heart Association and recently received the Stephen David Ross University and Community Projects Fund.

Riley graduated from Texas Southern University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences with her Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy and obtained her PharmD. degree from Midwestern University Chicago College of Pharmacy. Riley serves on several national, regional, and local boards and committees within various organizations including the National Pharmaceutical Association, Phi Lambda Sigma Leadership Society, the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists, and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

References:

Socialized and traumatized: Pharmacists, underserved patients, and the COVID-19 vaccine

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1544319121002028?dgcid=author

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Kris Rhea is the Head of Pharmacy & Jesslyn Rollins Chief Executive Officer join the Pharmacy Podcast Nation to talk about the drinkable IV, BIOLYTE.

Local Anesthesiologist Creates Rehydration Beverage Now Sold Throughout the Southeast

Article: https://www.mdatl.com/2021/06/biolyte/

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About Biolyte Biolyte is a physician formulated oral rehydration therapy drink that has exactly what your body needs when you’re dehydrated. It has the same amount of electrolytes as an IV – 650% more than any of the leading sports drinks and 50% more than the leading children’s rehydration products – plus natural compounds that help restore your body’s balance.

What can Biolyte be used for? This unique oral rehydration solution is the perfect defense against everyday dehydration, sickness, hangovers, jet lag, aging, and intense athletics. When you are feeling dehydrated or low on energy, don’t reach for a sports drink, coffee or even water. Grab a Biolyte, and experience the power of the Drinkable IV.

This multi-functional beverage targets the following conditions: Dehydration Fatigue Stomach Illness Muscle Cramps Overindulgence

Ingredients Electrolytes: Sodium Chloride (Na+Cl-) & Potassium Chloride (K+Cl-) salts L-Carnitine: a natural amino acid that helps your body produce energy Vitamin B3 (Niacinamide) Vitamin B5 (D-Calcium Pantothenate) Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamine) Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine Hydrochloride) Dextrose: a superior sugar that is quick to absorb in the human body Ginger Root: a plant that has been an herbal remedy for soothing stomach illnesses for centuries Glucuronolactone: a naturally occurring chemical in human connective tissue N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine: a compound that the body uses to build antioxidants, repair cell damage, and protect the liver from alcohol. Milk Thistle: a plant with anti-inflammatory properties that promotes healthy liver function and even heals damaged liver tissue.

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Sandra Leal, PharmD, MPH, FAPhA, CDCES Executive Vice President, Tabula Rasa HealthCare President, American Pharmacists Association

Sandra Leal is an Executive Vice President for Tabula Rasa HealthCare and is serving as the 166th President for the American Pharmacists Association.

She is the past chair and current member of the National Center for Farmworker Health. She serves on the American Diabetes Association Diabetes is Primary group to highlights the impact that pharmacists can have on improving the care for people with diabetes.

Dr. Leal received her PharmD from the University of Colorado and her MPH in Public Health Practice from the University of Massachusetts. Dr. Leal completed her residency at the Southern Arizona VA Health Care System and a Primary Health Care Policy Fellowship with the Department of Health and Human Services.

She has published and presented her work in numerous national and international publications and venues. She has been recognized as the Good Government Pharmacist of the Year by the American Pharmacists Association (APhA) for her advocacy work on pharmacist provider status. Dr. Leal is a two-time recipient of the 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.

Two themes that govern Dr. Leal’s professional life are a passion to eliminate barriers to care and to improve access and outcomes for patients. Dr. Leal has led efforts on both local and national levels to integrate pharmacy, public health, and advocacy to improve the healthcare system and to reduce health inequity.

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The Un-Scripted Podcast, episode two is a conversation with: Charlie Oltman, Program Director, NCPDP Foundation Dr. Samantha Pitts, assistant professor, Division of General Internal Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Tolu Akinwale, Manager of E-Prescribing, Walgreens Michelle Chui, PharmD, PhD, FAPhA, Hammel-Sanders Professor, Social & Administrative Sciences Division, Director, Health Services Research in Pharmacy PhD Program, Director, Sonderegger Research Center for Improved Medication Outcomes, University of Wisconsin – Madison, School of Pharmacy Recently, a group of health IT leaders came together to discuss the need for CancelRx and the value it delivers far beyond the seemingly simple cancellation of a prescription. The participants in this podcast were part of a study in partnership with UW Health to evaluate the effectiveness of CancelRx to decrease medication discrepancies. Learn more: https://surescripts.com/enhance-prescribing This podcast is a call to action on the broader healthcare industry to standardize digital processes to help remove admin burden and increase patient safety. A highlight from the study: The results of UW Health’s system-wide CancelRx implementation were impressive. Before CancelRx, only about 34% of prescriptions that were discontinued in the clinical setting were also cancelled in the pharmacy. After CancelRx went live, the proportion of successful discontinuations jumped drastically to 93%. Additionally, the amount of time it took to discontinue a medication plummeted from approximately 12 hours to virtually no time at all. Find more info here: https://surescripts.com/news-center/intelligence-in-action/prescription-accuracy/empowering-pharmacists-to-be-proactive-care-providers See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Special interview w/ award-winning ProPublica reporter Marshall Allen, a primer for anyone who wants to fight the predatory health care system--and win.

We welcome back two patriots in PBM Reform on the interview w/ Marshall.

Monique Whitney - CEO of Pharmacists United for Truth & Transparency and PUTT President and Pharmacy Owner Scott Newman.

Every year, millions of Americans are overcharged and underserved while the health care industry makes record profits. We know something is wrong, but the layers of bureaucracy designed to discourage complaints make pushing back seem impossible. At least, this is what the health care power players want you to think.

Never Pay the First Bill is the guerilla guide to health care the American people and employers need. Drawing on 15 years of investigating the health care industry, reporter Marshall Allen shows how companies and individuals have managed to force medical providers to play fair, and shows how you can, too. He reveals the industry's pressure points and how companies and individuals have fought overbilling, price gouging, insurance denials, and more to get the care they deserve. Laying out a practical plan for protecting yourself against the system's predatory practices, Allen offers the inspiration you need and tried-and-true strategies such as:

Analyze and contest your medical bills, so you don't pay more than you should Obtain the billing codes for a procedure in advance Write in an appropriate treatment clause before signing financial documents Get your way by suing in small claims court

Few politicians and CEOs have been willing to stand up to the medical industry. It is up to the American people to equip ourselves to fight back for the sake of our families--and everyone else.

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The Future of Pharmacy Podcast, presented by Omnicell

Pharmacy innovators are solving technician shortages with new, subscription models that include the technology, dedicated labor, integrated best practices, and expert services, to realize the promise of pharmacy automation.

Guests: Matt Baldwin, PharmD, System Pharmacy Director, Aultman Health Foundation Dave Young, PharmD, Network Director of Inpatient Pharmacy, Einstein Healthcare Network

Host:

Ken Perez, Vice President, Healthcare Policy and Government Affairs, Omnicell

All Episodes here: https://www.omnicell.com/podcast

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This is the MORE-On PBMs Podcast. This podcast digs into the dark corners of the unregulated PBM business practices & sets the record straight!

This lack of transparency in patients’ drug coverage can interfere with sound medical practice and may lead to delays in and other disruption to necessary medical treatment, thus, the ability of patients and their physicians to have the information and even the latitude they need to make key decisions regarding medication has been hampered by the sort of practices that state legislation of PBMs can properly address.

Our host has a family pedigree in Community Pharmacy, PBM practices, and working with employer insurance programs to help millions of people live better lives.

Kyle Fields CEO - Appro-Rx

Kyle has been the owner of Appro-Rx since 2008 and has served as President and COO since 2010 and CEO since 2016. Kyle oversees all aspects of the daily operations at Appro-Rx including sales, plan implementation, call-center operations, member and pharmacy help desk, contract negotiations, client retention and acquisition, government relations, and quality control. Kyle has an extensive background in Insurance and Insurance management, government relations, government finance, and extensive business and contract negotiating experience.

Kyle is a former Waynesville City Councilman and was named to the 2014 40 Under 40 of Dayton, Ohio. Kyle has also been featured as a contributor on Squawk Box on CNBC and speaks nationally on all matter pertaining to Pharmacy and Pharmacy Benefit Management.

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Listen in as PUTTcast host Lauren Young chats with pharmacists and lobbyists from Arizona, Maryland, and Texas about their recent legislative triumphs, the battles they waged to get there, and how you can do the same in your own state.

Host: Lauren Young

Guests: Monique Whitney, Executive Director, PUTT, Co-Chair, AIPC Mark Boesen, PharmD, JD, AIPC Sherine Joseph, PharmD, President IPMD Jim Doyle, Lobbyist, IPMD Miguel Rodriguez, General Counsel, APRx

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The Role of the Pharmacy Technician is changing along with the new demands on pharmacists. We discuss the new regulations on Pharmacy Techs with James Broughel, Ph.D. Senior Research Fellow with Mercatus Center at George Mason University

Op-Ed Pharm. Tech Regulation

James recently wrote an op-ed in the Hill newspaper – a paper read by a lot of people working on Capitol Hill and in government – about putting President Biden’s pharmacy plan into action. This was the President saying he wanted everyone to be able to receive the COVID vaccine by April 19.

In the article, James wrote that there is more “that can be done to improve the workings of the pharmacy program. One option is to expand the number of trained pharmacy staff allowed to perform vaccinations.”

Have different states taken different approaches with respect to how they’ve treated pharmacies during the pandemic? Is there a best and/or worst approach?

Paper on Pharm. Tech Regulation

James also wrote a recent paper on Pharmacy Technician Ratio Requirements, which talks about how many states limit the number of pharmacy technicians permitted to work under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist at any given time. And we all probably know that with COVID-19, many states with these regulations have relaxed these rules. You wrote that having less restrictive regulation could actually be an important way to advance public health.

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Description: Justin Frederick joins us again with another look into the Marvel Cinematic Universe, this time with Iron Man and his fascinating Arc Reactor located in the center of his chest. Besides being a flashy target for the bad guys, the Arc Reactor serves a purpose in keeping Tony alive. In this episode, we discuss the physiological plausibility of an Arc Reactor in your chest as well as the history of pacemakers throughout the past few hundred years.

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, Cal, Mickey and Justin 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.

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Additional music by Feslyan Studios.

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How many times a day are YOU asked if you’re the pharmacist? Countless!

Well join us in this episode of the PAIN POD while Mark “Pain Guy” Garofoli chats with literally THE Pharmacist, Dan Schneider, famous for all of his amazing efforts within the Opioid Crisis, as highlighted on the Netflix series “THE Pharmacist”.

Every 7 minutes an American dies of a drug overdose, and that’s soon to be every 5 or 6 minutes based on upcoming data confirmation. Conversely, every 30 minutes a baby is born dependent, not addicted, to opioids. Headline after headline sensationalizes a reality that many times heroin utilizers begin their respective diacetylmorphine (that’s Heroin folks!) utilization via prescription opioids. Check out this JAMA article as the foundation for so very many headlines: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapsychiatry/fullarticle/1874575.

Dan Schneider’s life work, and “story”, were first highlighted in this article: https://www.nola.com/news/crime_police/article_934b7d20-a78a-535a-8691-26cfc7f9bee7.html, and he joins us in this podcast to dive much, much deeper into the saga, culminating with avenues for all of us to join the efforts, via his “Tunnel of Hope” organization: https://tunnelofhope.org/.

How did we get into the “War on Drugs”, or perhaps better yet, how in the world do we get ourselves out? There’s 330 million Americans waking up everyday, living day in and day out as the solution. If every one of us helped one person, imagine the world.

So listen in to this episode of the PAIN POD now, to hear THE Pharmacist chat with the Pain Guy, in an effort to do just that, help save and improve lives, one at a time!

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Joe Moose, R.Ph., is the co-owner of 8 community pharmacies in North Carolina. He is a true innovator and leader in pharmacy. He was honored in 2015 as the NCPA Independent pharmacist of the year. In this episode of PharmacyCrossRoads, Joe shares examples of how and why independent community pharmacy can play a critical role in helping control the opioid pandemic. He says while COVID has dominated the profession for a year or more that the opioid issue is still a critical issue and deserves the attention and offers a few ideas on what types of things can be done.

Joe also is also a proponent of pharmacies working together to perform healthcare services and capture the data that demonstrates that community pharmacy can be beneficial to payers. His point being that only by having hundreds of pharmacies doing this in a coordinated fashion can we capture the attention of payers.

He also shares creative ideas on how personal home delivery, if done right, can help open the door for performing health risk assessments and also allow community pharmacies to being reimbursed for supporting the emerging field of social determinates of health.

And, while not a topic of the podcast Joe Moose is a leader in the CPESN movement. I was able to write a two-part article – Six Things Every Pharmacist Should Now About CPESN – for ComputerTalk for the Pharmacist Magazine where I quote Joe on a few issues. A digital copy of both articles is available to PharmacyCrossRoads listeners by emailing BFKneeland@gmail.com with CPESN Article in the subject line.

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Dr. Richard Harris Dr. Harris is an expert in Holistic medicine who believes that public health means - The advancement of policy and research for the benefit of society. Bio: Dr. Richard Harris is a board-certified internal medicine physician, pharmacist, and entrepreneur. Dr. Harris has a client-centric view focusing on building relationships and trust through a comprehensive lifestyle medicine system. He currently hosts the Strive for Great Health Podcast, has several online wellness courses, and consults for several companies. He is an avid reader, weight lifter, video game enthusiast, and author in his spare time. Dr. Harris also enjoys sports, traveling, philanthropy, church, and keto donuts.

Social Media Handles@Drharrismd on IG & twitter

Website: https://www.theghwellness.com/ Podcast - Strive for Great Health Podcast https://theghwellness.com/podcast

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Today's episode is a 2-part round-table discussion between Cal, Shane, and Mickey about two of the most controversial pieces of medicine known to the modern world.

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. Additional Music from DS Productions

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Growing up, Steve St. Onge saw his grandfather working in his pharmacy and thought he would follow in his footsteps. Like his grandfather, he set out to graduate from ACPHS. But shortly later St. Onge started following a different path. In this episode of Occupation Station, he talks about why he decided to pursue interests both in drug development and in business, ultimately adding an MBA to his credentials. St. Onge is now director of business development for Paratek Pharmaceuticals. He wears a lot of hats at Paratek and says he gets great satisfaction in knowing that he is part of a team helping to deliver life-saving remedies to people in need. The 2009 grad has great advice for ACPHS students about seeking out mentors, taking risks, and using rotations as a way to grow. He sees a bright future for ACPHS alumni, saying the sky is the limit for those with a PharmD.

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We are a group of practicing pharmacists throughout the U.S. who have organized a mutual aid movement entitled #PharmGradWishlist (Twitter: @PharmGradWish) that aims to support emerging pharmacist trainees who identify as BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color). People who identify as Black, Hispanic/Latinx, and American Indian/Alaska Native are underrepresented in the Pharmacy profession, which can perpetuate health disparities.

WEBSITE: https://www.pharmgradwishlist.org/

This pharmacist campaign was inspired by the successful movement of our physician colleagues (@MedGradWishlist).

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Dr. Jai Patel, PharmD, BCOP, CPP

Chair of Department of Cancer Pharmacology & Pharmacogenomics

Dr. Jai Patel is a pharmacist who help create a pharmacogenomics fellowship which was not available at his school. He finished the Oncology/Pharmacogenomics Postdoctoral Fellowship at the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy.

Dr. Patel: “I approached my mentor and said, ‘this is what I want to practice. I have the ambition and drive.’ I had to convince him I was a good investment. Just because something doesn’t exist, doesn’t mean it isn’t possible. That’s what will set you apart from others when trying to build something new. Health care is always changing. Position yourself to be in the forefront of medicine.

Dr. Patel serves as Chair of the Department of Cancer Pharmacology and Pharmacogenomics at Levine Cancer Institute. He is also the associate Professor in the Division of Hematology/Oncology. Dr. Patel’s research focuses on translational and clinical pharmacogenomics and pharmacokinetics of anticancer therapies.

Behnaz Sarrami, MS, PharmD

Pharmacogenomics (PGx) coach and consultant | MSL at Atheadx

Behnaz Sarrami is the co-host to the PGx for Pharmacist Podcast. She is an expert in the field of PGx and mentor to pharmacist who are establishing their own PGx consulting business. She believes in personalizing a patient’s medication based on each individual’s genetic makeup and is keen in helping overcome barriers for both pharmacist and providers who want to implement PGx in any clinical setting.

Behnaz received her Master’s degree in Biochemistry from Georgetown University and her Doctorate in Pharmacy from Creighton University. Behnaz has been a contributor of Washington University’s Public Health blog. She also serves as a consultant for a grant-funded research project which aims to increase medication adherence in older adults who suffer from mental health.

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Introducing Terri Norvell -- the Inner Prize

On June 10th at 8am Pacific/11am Eastern RMS’ CLIMB welcomes back Leadership and Business Growth Expert Terri Norvell. Terri will be talking with dynamic leaders who’ll share their real-world struggles and successes with CLIMB attendees. These leadership and pharmacy industry experts will help attendees uncover what’s at the root of day-to-day challenges faced by pharmacies every day as well as providing key takeaways to elevate team engagement, solve problems with scalability, and ultimately grow pharmacy businesses.

Attendees are encouraged to bring their challenges for a dynamic presentation and Q&A session. As always, AAP members register for free ($199.00 annual value) using this link:

https://www.crowdcast.io/e/7rayzvde/register?utm_campaign=RMSCLIMB&utm_source=PPN&session=1

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Transforming Pharmaceutical Obsolescence into Opportunity

RxRise is a revolutionary marketplace platform that lists pharmaceutical manufacturers short-dated and surplus stock directly to pharmacies.

Adam has gained a keen understanding of the pain points surrounding short-date and surplus products in the pharmaceutical sector. Having worked in various leadership roles in his almost 18 year pharma career, he understands the challenges these products bring to the entire pharmaceutical supply chain, from manufacturer down to the pharmacy. His passion for business, healthcare, technology and the environment gives RxRise a unique perspective on getting rid of the billions of dollars worth of short-dated and surplus stock from going to waste.

Today's guest is Adam Gladieux Founder and CEO of RxRise.

When he’s not working on the latest project, Adam enjoys spending time with his wife and four kids. He also enjoys basketball, running and has a passion around all things growth mindset.

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Graduating from either pharmacy or law school is an admirable achievement. Graduating from both is a rare accomplishment indeed! That’s just what 1985 ACPHS grad Scott Terrillion did, despite having more than a few people advising him against it. In this episode of Occupation Station, Scott talks about why he made such an unusual move. He says his education at ACPHS prepared him to take on the new challenge of law school by teaching him about the scientific method, understanding logic and problem solving. Drawing on his experience at places like Boehringer Ingelheim and Cara Therapeutics, where he is now General Counsel, Secretary and Chief Compliance Officer, Scott shares advice about finding the right fit with an employer to maximize both your talents and your desire to grow. He also notes the many ways pharmacists are in prime positions to make big career moves.

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Capital Rx and 3 Axis Advisors Study Finds Potential for Billions in Prescription Drug Savings With Transparent Pricing Practices Mandatory NADAC responses by pharmacies for 1,600 unique oral solid products could create additional savings of $1.5 billion over 10 years Comparing generic drug costs with NADAC and Alabama actual acquisition cost, study finds $937 million in potential annual savings across Medicaid Implementing and improving transparency in pricing practices can restore public trust in U.S. drug pricing system, results suggest

CMS proposes delaying drugmaker rule days after PhRMA suesThe lawsuit also casts blame on health plans and pharmacy benefit managers that allegedly "siphon the benefits" meant for consumers.

Today's guests:

Antonio Ciaccia

3 Axis Advisors www.3axisadvisors.com

A. J. Loiacono

CEO at Capital Rx

https://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/news/cms-proposes-delaying-drugmaker-rule-days-after-phrma-sues

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The American Society For Automation In Pharmacy – or ASAP – could be the pharmacy organization that most directly effects the daily practice of pharmacy. And, it is very likely that you, as a practicing pharmacist, have never heard of this important organization.

In this episode of PharmacyCrossRoads we talk with Bill Lockwood, founder and Executive Director ASAP. Joining in the program is Will Lockwood, Assistant Director of ASAP and Bill’s son. These two industry experts explain how the standard settings services ASAP provides make it possible for your pharmacy system to provide a variety of services, without which, modern day pharmacy practice would not be possible.

You’ll learn how ASAP brings industry competitors together, in a carefully coordinated and legal manner, to address issues that make it possible for Prescription Drug Monitoring programs to work, for interfaces between various pharmacy systems and services to work. And, how the organization works with the FDA, CMS and other government agencies to insure you can fill scripts quickly and accurate and that all your systems “play nice” with one another.

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When Sarah Clark was 28 years old, she received a diagnosis of premature ovarian failure. She accepted the diagnosis and had both her children through in vitro fertilization. Years later she realized the root cause of her infertility was a food intolerance.

She is a certified life coach with accreditation from the International Coaches Federation and a health coach with training from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. She is the author of Fabulously Fertile - Supercharge your Fertility Naturally, Fabulously Fertile Cookbook and Fertility Preparation Program. Her fertility coaching program, which includes functional lab testing, supports couples to make diet and lifestyle changes that dramatically improve the chances of a healthy pregnancy and baby! On her Get Pregnant Naturally Podcast she shares that with functional medicine and natural fertility solutions we can eventually reverse infertility. Check it out on iTunes, Stitcher and Google Play. Website: https://fabfertile.com Podcast: https://fabfertile.com/project/podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sesacoaching/ Private Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/451444518397946/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fabfertile/ Freebie: http://fertilitydietfreebie.com/

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Pharmacogenomics Education is critical to advancing the Pharmacist's optimal impact on medication management as a tool to ensure the drugs prescribed work as intended.

The State of the Industry -- Pharmacogenomics Education

Clinical pharmacogenomics activities may include designing patient-specific drug and dosage regimens based on genetic profile, documenting clinical recommendations, educating pharmacists and other health care professionals, and recommending testing

Advanced training in pharmacogenomics may open up more practice opportunities for pharmacists, such as developing clinical decision support tools in electronic health record systems that guide prescribers on appropriate drug therapy regimens based on genetic profiles. Additionally, pharmacists can develop institutional guidelines and processes for implementing clinical pharmacogenomics services into various practice settings.

Pharmacists can also develop patient education materials to explain the significance of the tests and serve as expert consultants in a pharmacogenomics service.

Special guest: David Hurley PhD.

David Hurley grew up in Dunwoody, GA, then earned a BS in Biology and Physics from Guilford College in Greensboro, NC, in 1979. He received his PhD in Molecular and Cellular Biology from Penn State University in 1986. He joined the faculty in Cell and Molecular Biology at Tulane University in New Orleans in 1992. He developed "Cellular Biochemistry" as a senior-level course for premedical students, while maintaining a research focus on the regulation of gene transcription of the Growth Hormone gene in the pituitary. Dr Hurley was an National Science Foundation CAREER program awardee from 1996-2004, and was co-investigator on a National Institutes of Health grant for 17 years. After the devastation of Hurricane Katrina, he joined the Gatton School of Pharmacy at East Tennessee State University as an inaugural faculty member in July, 2007, as Professor and Vice-Chair in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences. He has 45 publications, is a member of The Endocrine Society, the Society for Neuroscience, the AACP, and has been a grant reviewer for 6 years with the National Institute for Diabetes, Digestive and Kidney Diseases.

Our host: Becky Winslow, PharmD

Dr. Becky Winslow is a co-host on PGX for Pharmacists. She’s an accomplished Doctor of Clinical Pharmacy with more than twenty years of clinical pharmacotherapy and pharmacy business operations experience, which includes seven years of direct patient facing care, seven years of pharmacy management experience and six years of experience as a medical science liaison in the pharmacogenomics field. Becky Winslow excels at developing and managing collaborative relationships with healthcare professionals and key opinion leaders to stay abreast of emerging trends and to achieve project goals. Becky Winslow is an articulate communicator with extensive background in gathering and critically analyzing research and data; translating complex content into a level appropriate to the target audience; writing clinical and marketing content; presenting; teaching; and training.

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Implementing Digital Technology Tools within Health-Systems for Improving Adherence and Patient Support

Educational Objectives: At the completion of this activity, participants will be able to: Define the pharmacist’s role in implementing digital and telemedicine technologies within the health system to improve adherence and provide remote patient monitoring and management.

Anthony J. Perissinotti, PharmD, BCOP is a Clinical Pharmacist Specialist, Hematology and the Clinical Team Leader Hematology/Oncology as well as an Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Michigan - Michigan Medicine in Ann Arbor, Michigan

He has no relevant financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose.

PTCE is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. This activity is approved for 0.75 contact hours of knowledge-based credit.

Click here to view the activity on the PTCE website and claim your credit: https://www.pharmacytimes.org/on-demand/bcell-malignancies-podcast-part2

This activity is supported by educational grants from Pharmacyclics LLC., an AbbVie Company and Janssen Biotech, Inc and Beigene.

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Foundations of Evidence for the Use of BTK Inhibitors in B-Cell Malignancies and Management Strategies for Cardiac and Bleeding Adverse Effects

Educational Objectives: At the completion of this activity, participants will be able to: Outline the efficacy of oral BTK inhibitors across B-cell malignancies including a focus on emerging clinical data Recognize pharmacists’ responsibilities for monitoring and managing cardiac adverse effects specific to different health-system practice types

Anthony J. Perissinotti, PharmD, BCOP is a Clinical Pharmacist Specialist, Hematology and the Clinical Team Leader Hematology/Oncology as well as an Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Michigan - Michigan Medicine in Ann Arbor, Michigan

He has no relevant financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose.

PTCE is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. This activity is approved for 0.75 contact hours of knowledge-based credit.

Click here to view the activity on the PTCE website and claim your credit: https://www.pharmacytimes.org/on-demand/bcell-malignancies-podcast-part1

This activity is supported by educational grants from Pharmacyclics LLC., an AbbVie Company and Janssen Biotech, Inc and Beigene.

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Starting on Monday, people with iPhones will begin to see pop-up messages on their screens asking whether they will permit companies to follow them from app to app.

Currently, Facebook and companies like it track the ways people use their phones, picking up bits of information such as how often they open their yoga app and what they buy at Target. Facebook then uses that information to help companies target their ads.

Apple says that it wants people to have a choice about participating in this information-harvesting system. Facebook says these ads help make the internet free for all. These two companies have incompatible views of the future of digital life, and they really don’t like each other, as my colleagues Mike Isaac and Jack Nicas detailed.

Article: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/26/technology/apple-facebook-feud.html

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Deborah Bowers, PharmD, Owner Yorkville Pharmacy, York, SC

Will consumers pay cash for medication advice? Deborah Bowers, PharmD proves that they will. As you know pharmacy owners are all being told to find ways to diversify their practice. Deborah Bowers is one owner who has taken that advice to heart and set up a cash-pay medication consulting and health coaching business. In this episode of PharmacyCrossRoads she shares the frustrations she had with people, many not even her customers, who would drop in and ask questions about their medications.

Bowers says she always tried to help until one day she had an ah-ha moment and decided to be practice and set-up a formal on-line registration and pre-payment system. Now, when people ask for help, she invites them to go to the web site, review the menu of services and book an appointment.

You can check out her on-line system at www.yorkvillerx.com on the top menu bar select – SERVICE – and then select ASK Dr. Deborah.

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Dr. Lisa Faast is an innovator, experienced business executive, and leader in the independent pharmacy industry. With over 20 years of experience as a pharmacy owner, consultant, compounder, and businesswoman, she is able to bring a unique perspective to the industry’s problems. Her passion is helping independent pharmacy owners thrive by focusing on diversifying and then growing revenue streams. She is currently CEO at DiversifyRx, a consulting and education company, in addition to being a wife and mom of 4.

About DiversifyRx: DiversifyRx is a team of professionals with diverse specialties dedicated to helping pharmacies and companies grow profitably. Dr. Lisa Faast heads the company. Dr. Faast is an experienced business executive and pharmacy industry expert. She blends her knowledge with a long history of experience to accelerate your company's growth strategies' successful implementation. When you choose to work with DiversifyRx, you will get marketing, sales, product launch, business development, and clinical expertise.

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In today's episode, we sit down with Dr. Christina Madison, a healthcare advocate, the founder, and the CEO of the Public Health Pharmacist.

She is currently the director of Roseman University of Health Sciences Covid 19 vaccine operation, logistics distribution, and administration. We talk about the stigma when it comes to mental health, the pandemic; the grief that everyone is currently facing, and the covid 19 vaccine, where she personally facilitated and administrated the distribution in her community.

To know and learn more about Dr. Christina Madison, you can visit her website https://www.publichealthpharmacist.com

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Kaylan Wetzel is my incredible accountability advisor on Team Unstoppable Kaylan Wetzel. She is also the first sales lead in the accountability division.

Kaylan has helped her clients reach incredible heights. She’s helped countless clients make 6-figure launches their new norm. But, she doesn’t only serve her own clients, she is Co-Director of the Unstoppable Influencer program and a leader in the accountability division. Her background in sales and the performing arts makes her the perfect advisor to teach our clients on camera confidence so they can sell during launches and livenars live on camera. With a degree in theatre from the Conservatory of Performing Arts at Point Park University, she performed professionally in theatre, commercial, and film for 15 years.

During her performance career, Kaylan was nominated for a Best Lead Actress award in a Musical by BroadwayWorld.com and appeared in national commercials for Harley Davidson and NASCAR. While performing, she also worked as the Director of Arts Education at a Charter School where she created the arts education curriculum, instructed acting and dance classes, and managed a robust team of arts education instructors. After a decade in the acting and arts education world, Kaylan decided to move to NY for a change of pace and became a founding employee at a beauty and wellness technology startup called PRIV. During her time at PRIV, she helped to develop every aspect of the business including talent acquisition strategy, event based marketing, strategic brand and corporate partnerships, and B2B sales.

She acquired lucrative partnerships with some of the leading beauty brands in the industry including Dove, Sally Hansen, and Coty Inc. Kaylan also built a unique B2B Corporate Wellness model with companies such as WeWork, Conde Nast, Convene, Salesforce, Metlife, AOL, Spotify, Macy's, Bloomingdales, Facebook, Bumble, and the Hilton Hotel Chain. Due to her success in NY, she was promoted to Director of Business Development overseeing the launch of the company’s London, LA, Chicago, Austin, Atlanta, D.C., and Philadelphia branches, with a team of Business Development Managers in each city. Today, Kaylan brings her experience and enthusiasm to Unstoppable Entrepreneur where she is able to pull from a wide range of skills to help clients crush their goals.

Working with Kaylan will challenge you to step into your next level self so you can crush your next level goals.

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Introduction

When you invest in technology, you have high hopes that successful adoption will lead to improved pharmacy performance. But, how do you measure successful adoption? How can you be sure your technology is making a difference? Learn how aligning with your technology partner on key clinical, operational, and business metrics at the outset of the project can set you up for long-term success.

Participants

Host:

Ken Perez, Vice President, Healthcare Policy and Government Affairs, Omnicell

Guest experts: Charles F. McCluskey III, PharmD, MBA, BCPS, System Vice-President Pharmacy Services, OhioHealth James Nelson, MBA, Manager of Pharmacy Informatics, OhioHealth

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Have you ever played through the emotional and exciting space opera that is "Mass Effect" and wondered if the subplot of intergalactic chemical genocide was physiologically plausible? If you answered "yes" to that question, then you're in the right place. If you answered "no," then you're probably normal.

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.

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What is Patient Engagement? Patients offer different perspectives about the healthcare industry pharmaceutical companies.

Patient engagement is centered on providers and patients working together to improve health. A patient’s greater engagement in healthcare contributes to improved health outcomes. Patients want to be engaged in their healthcare decision-making process, and those who are engaged as decision-makers in their care tend to be healthier and experience better outcomes.

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Background: Positive associations between medication adherence and beneficial outcomes primarily come from studying filling/consumption behaviors after therapy initiation. Few studies have focused on what happens before initiation, the point from prescribing to dispensing of an initial prescription. Objective: to provide guidance and encourage high-quality research on the relationship between beneficial outcomes and initial medication adherence (IMA), the rate initially prescribed medication is dispensed.

Using “Initial Medication Adherence” IMA rigorously & include providing convincing evidence that initial prescribing and dispensing events are identified, supplemental parameters incorporating perspective and substitution biases are addressed, and contextual parameters are included.

Medications are the most common treatment regimen used in ambulatory health care. Yet, adhering to prescribed medications is a major issue affecting health care because nonadherence has been associated with worsening clinical symptoms and disease progression. Furthermore, medication nonadherence has been linked to increased health care visits, services, and costs. Studies linking nonadherence to these unfavorable outcomes have used various operational definitions for adherence—each with its own nomenclature (e.g., persistence), several representing similar if not exact components of medication adherence, which we call initial medication adherence (IMA).

For example: the IMA process begins with a prescriber and patient interaction in an emergency room/ department, hospital, or other clinic setting (step 1) that results in a prescribing event (step 2)—the first of the two key events needed for an IMA measurement. When a prescribing event occurs, data collected from the perspective of either a prescriber or a patient will capture it, whereas data collected from the perspective of a pharmacist will not. To qualify as IMA, however, the prescribing event must relate to a patient’s first prescription within a therapeutic class (step 4).

Otherwise, the dispensing event becomes part of a PIMA metric (step 5).

Data from either the patient or the prescriber should be able to determine whether the prescribing event is an initial event. The pharmacist becomes aware of prescribing events only when these events are communicated to the pharmacist for filling (step 6).

Therefore, the pharmacist does not know how many prescribing events have occurred, only how many have been communicated. However, once the pharmacist receives the prescription (step 7) and fills it (step 8), the pharmacist must dispense the prescription to the patient (step 9). The dispensing event is the second key event needed for measuring IMA (step 10).

With dispensing the medication to the patient, both the pharmacist and the patient know that the IMA is achieved, but the prescriber does not. If a pharmacist does not dispense a filled prescription, the prescription becomes abandoned to the pharmacist and is restocked (step 11).

If an abandoned prescription is not transferred to another pharmacist (step 12) and subsequently dispensed, the patient will be initially nonadherent (step 13). Either the pharmacist or the prescriber may transfer the prescription from one pharmacy to another, but neither may know that the prescription has been dispensed.

— How can pharmacists use the IMA process in communications with physicians? — Explain how pharmacists can educate patients about better adherence with their initial prescriptions—What are the main reasons for medication non-adherence?

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What is the Mission of TruePill? Listen in to this fascinating conversation with Dr. David Berkowitz & TruePill co-founder Sid Viswanathan.

Much of the tech stack connecting health care providers is antiquated and is in need of modernization. One of the companies helping to evolve the healthcare information highway is Truepill. Truepill got their start as the pharmacy fulfillment technology behind popular consumer brands like Hims/Hers and GoodRx.

Since then, Truepill has expanded into other vertical spaces like telehealth and has created a comprehensive API-connected healthcare infrastructure to meet many of their customer’s needs. Listen in as Dave speaks to Truepill’s CEO Sid Visawanathan, about how Truepill empowers their partners to deliver world-class patient experiences.

Sid Viswanathan is the Co-Founder and President of Truepill. Alongside Co-Founder Umar Afridi, Sid founded Truepill in 2016 to revolutionize the pharmacy and healthcare industry. The company shipped its first prescription less than five years ago and has since expanded its services to deliver an end-to-end, direct-to-patient experience unlike anything else in the healthcare industry.

In 2010, Sid founded his first company, CardMunch, a business-card scanning app which was acquired by LinkedIn soon after its founding. After its acquisition, Sid joined LinkedIn as Product Manager and saw CardMunch named one of Time Magazine’s Best Apps of 2012. Sid started his career in Johnson & Johnson’s Global Operations Leadership Development program, working in the medical device and pharmaceutical sectors. He graduated from Carnegie Mellon University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical and Biomedical Engineering.

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PUTTcast Episode 16: Behind The Rx Counter

Life behind the pharmacy counter can be a roller coaster of stress, so how does that translate into comedy?

Join host Monique Whitney, PUTT President Scott Newman, board member Lord Doctor Jeremy Counts, and PUTTcast special guest, pharmacist Maurice Shaw aka The Doctor of Comedy as they discuss retail pharmacy, patients, PBMs, and how to find the humor in all of it.

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Sandra Leal is the President of the APhA and is a longtime advocate and leader for #providerstatus, Sandra has had a tremendous impact on the profession and we are honored to have her on the Pharmacy Podcast. Sandra is committed to the theme & mission for pharmacists to "Be the Voice for Pharmacy" and she asks that you join her in her mission by speaking up and using your voices too.

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@SLealRx

@BetheVoiceRx

Scott Knoer, PharmD is the CEO of the APhA and is committed to changing the payment system of the strangle-hold status quo system controlled by the 3 leading PBMs which process more than 75% of all prescriptions in the U.S.

CONNECT w/ SCOTT

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The American Pharmacists Association (APhA) has joined a federal lawsuit filed by the National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) in January to challenge direct and indirect remuneration (DIR) fees.

DIR fees have been a point of contention since they were loosely established in 2014 because they allow pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) to retroactively impose these fees on pharmacies and, indirectly, on patients long after the point of sale.

“HHS has acknowledged on multiple occasions that retroactive pharmacy DIR fees inflict harm on pharmacies and increase costs for their patients, but it has repeatedly neglected to address the problem,” said APhA EVP and CEO Scott J. Knoer, MS, PharmD, FASHP, in a press release. “This lawsuit puts pharmacy in the driver’s seat. We demand that HHS meet its obligations and use its authority to stop PBMs from operating without accountability.”

Scott was interviewed by Pharmacy Times Alana Hippensteele & said:

Right now, obviously, doctors, PAs, nurse practitioners, and—this is no insult intended whatsoever—but audiologists and nurse midwives are also providers. Pharmacists are the second most educated with PharmD's and our bachelor's pharmacists have been working 30 years with experience, and my audiologist, I have a hearing tested—God love her—she did a great job, but she's not trained at the level pharmacists are. So it's just ludicrous that pharmacists cannot bill for the services they all went to school for.

So—we'll get to this, I know you've got your questions, I'm sorry I give long answers to short questions—the problem is pharmacies are only reimbursed for product in the community setting, and 20 years ago that was okay because you got paid enough where I could talk to your mom about her diabetes. Now the PBMs have sucked so much money out of the health care system without providing any real value that all you can do is volume. That's why we've had reporter—just recently Adiel Kaplan at NBC news—talk about the challenges in chain pharmacies. I love chain pharmacies, but they tend to have busier pharmacies, people are stressed out, they're burned out, they're worried about making errors—so that was a long answer to what's this do—it allows for patients in underserved areas where—it's not everyone, but it's a good start—for pharmacists to bill for what they went to school for. For a sustainable practice model—it's not sustainable right now.

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Dr. Christine Manukyan is a Functional Medicine Pharmacist.

What's that even mean?

Take a listen & learn as Dr. Manukyan shares her journey through pharmacy as an immigrant from Armenia, to becoming a director of pharmacy, and working as a hospital pharmacist in one of the largest hospitals in Los Angeles, CA.

Dr. Manukyan career was growing while her health was declining. Like so many busy moms, she was suffering from burnout and letting her health go. Christine had an alarming wake-up call at age 35 after her physician told her she could have a heart attack at any time if she didn’t change her ways. As millions of Americans, she was handed a prescription for a cholesterol medication and sent on her way.

Fast forward from 2015 to 2021, Dr. Manukyan has now left her corporate position as a pharmacist and is a full-time entrepreneur as a functional medicine pharmacist. She is able to be a full-time mom while having a successful business – something that she wants to help more pharmacist moms do the same.

Christine's advice is: "Give yourself permission to dream big and take action to go after and manifest your dreams!"

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Chop, chop, the King, the King! King George III is largely known as "The Mad King who lost the United States". In actuality, his story is much, MUCH more interesting.

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.

Movie Clips used in episode come from: The Madness of King George (1994), directed by Nicholas Hytner, adapted from 1991 play of the same name by Alan Bennett.

A special thanks to Kelly Kerr for creating the music used in the intro and outro.

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Building a more profitable and customer-centric pharmacy business starts here.

Today's guests are Brad Jones, CEO of RMS and Trish White, Pharmacy Owner of White's Pharmacy, Fry’s Pharmacy and Harry Race Pharmacy in Alaska.

-We’re so excited to welcome Terri Norvell back to CLIMB for an interview on building great pharmacy teams through training.

-Employee wellness – how to care for your pharmacy team to build a better pharmacy business

Empower your team and grow your pharmacy business through leadership and training with Terri Norvell! May 13th 8-9am Pacific

Join RMS each month for a brand new webinar where we'll talk to pharmacists, pharmacy industry experts and business innovators to give you insight on important pharmacy trends and the best ways to grow your bottom line.

The CLIMB webinar series is produced exclusively for pharmacies and provides tools that any pharmacy can use to reach and even exceed profitability and customer-centricity goals.

Don't miss this transformative webinar series filled with conference quality content.

SAVE YOUR SEAT

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Women & Men: The Balance of Leadership in Healthcare

Guest:

Katashia Partee Kendrick, PharmD, BCACP

Clinical Pharmacy Specialist | Health & Wellness Coach | Toastmaster | Infertility Advocate | Fitness Enthusiast

20 Women Of Color Medical Students And Graduates Who Matched In 2021 Share On Soon Joining The Frontlines

As Match Day, March 19, 2021 rolled around, the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) reported this year’s Match was the largest in history. 38,106 positions were offered and a record high of 5,915 programs partook in the occasion reaching a growth number of 16.7% after five years. This growth was realized a year after the pandemic amid a season that has challenged the health sector also disrupting clinical rotations and testing and creating major changes in the residency application process. However, registering applicant did not waver, the 2021 Main Residency Match reached a high of 48,700 registered applicants with the largest single-year bump in recorded history—an 8.3% rise since 2020—along with 95% of the 35,194 first-year positions being filled.

Amid these moving developments, the pandemic that has concurrently occurred has continued to illuminate disparities that exist among populations of color grappling with navigating its effects. As early research during the pandemic has conveyed, the Covid-19 virus has disproportionately affected Black and Brown communities. And since the vaccine has been created these populations have continued to feel skepticism when asked their thoughts on receiving the vaccination. Much of this skepticism coming from the history of unethical medical practices on Black and Brown communities that have resulted in large segments of this population distrusting the medical system.

The Pandemic Is Forcing Women Out Of The Workplace

https://www.wgbh.org/news/commentary/2021/03/29/the-pandemic-is-forcing-women-out-of-the-workplace

by: ï Callie Crossley twitter calliecrossley

Forty hours a week doesn’t begin to describe it. The standard weekly work hours are the baseline for women working outside of the home pre-pandemic.

Traditionally, women’s combined time working in the office and at home has always been substantially more than their male partners. That got worse in March 2020, when the country shut down to slow the spread of COVID-19. Schools and child care centers abruptly closed, companies sent workers home and suddenly some women employees were clocking the kind of overtime that violates labor laws. Most of them took on extra roles, including teacher and 24/7 cook.

But soon, women like Farida Mercedes were forced to make a choice.

Five months after the shutdown started, Mercedes resigned from her position as L’Oréal’s assistant vice president of human resources, telling NPR, “I made a very difficult decision to leave my role. I just could not imagine what I had done in the spring of being a stay-at-home mom and working full time.” She, like millions of other women, stepped off the corporate ladder — effectively stalling or ending their careers.

To be clear, women’s absence hurts the bottom line. McKinsey's "Women In The Workplace 2020" report points out that company profits and share performances can be “close to 50% higher when women are represented at the top.”

But most women in the American workforce do not work in corporate America. An overwhelming number don’t even earn a living wage. There’s a reason why so many are leaders in the national Fight for 15 movement — organizing to raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour. Women dominate in low wage jobs like nursing home health aides, child care, hotel maids, grocery store clerks and waitresses. Before COVID-19, many women made ends meet by working several low wage jobs. The pandemic made visible the invisible, unpaid work of women workers.

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Dr. Lisa Zielbauer, PharmD, helps to build the next chapter in the 'Pharmacists Focused on Mental Health' podcast series. Dr. Z shares her personal story as she struggles with depression and talks about her background with mental health and family connections to other mental health conditions.

Scientists are exploring evidence that major depression may in part be a gut feeling, orchestrated by the microbiome—trillions of microorganisms living in and around our bodies, which influence our health and well-being.

Researchers have discovered that the microbial menagerie living in our digestive tract may help regulate brain function, including mental health. Recent findings by scientists in the U.S., Europe and China are linking our feelings of stress, anxiety and severe depression to disturbances among hundreds of microbe species living in our gut that some researchers have started calling the psychobiome.

Conversely, other bacteria in the gut appear to produce some of the same substances used by doctors to treat depression and may naturally play a role in maintaining our emotional balance.

Guest: Lisa Zielbauer, PharmD | Functional Medicine Pharmacist Founder & CEO, Root Cause Rx Connect with me on: Instagram

References:

https://www.nytimes.com/2019/01/28/health/microbiome-brain-behavior-dementia.html https://www.wsj.com/articles/depression-bacteria-in-your-gut-may-have-caused-itor-made-you-healthier-11608565953

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31913980/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33268363/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30322864/

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Colton Marcum, PharmD, took over ownership of Marcum’s Pharmacy, from his father, about 10 years ago. Marcum’s is a high-volume pharmacy and has a proud tradition of service to the residents of Kingsport, TN, since 1962. Still, as Marcum tells us on this episode of PharmacyCrossRoads the pharmacy’s work environment was hectic and constant reductions in reimbursement and DIR fees were taking a big chunk out of his profits.

Joining Marcum on this podcast is Kris Rhea, now a representative of BIOLYTE, but formally Marcum’s wholesaler representative. The two of them go into some detail on how Marcum saw a need for improved workflow and how, by working with Rhea they made some remarkable changes. Marcum tells how implementing a medication synchronization program improved workflow, reduced inventory and improved relationships with prescribers in the community.

To help with a total transformation of the pharmacy Rhea prepared a 12-step plan they used to turn the pharmacy around. First on the list, recognize that pharmacy is changing and the old way of doing things no longer works. One other big thing Marcum and Rhea did was schedule time to visit other successful pharmacies in the area and arrange an onsite visit. A list of the 12 Steps to Revamp and Re-energize Your Pharmacy, is available by emailing Bruce Kneeland at; BFKneeland@gmail.com

Marcum says that in addition to improving work flow, pharmacies should also find ways to provide services and sell products that genuinely help people, are unique to them and generate an attractive profit margin. He has had success with nutritional and says one product that has performed well for him is Biolyte.

This episode is sponsored by:

BIOLYTE, a nutritional drink, sub titled IV in a bottle.

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Continuous Glucose Monitoring:Understanding the Pharmacist’s Role in Patient Education and Improving Outcomes in Diabetes Management Objectives

Describe the use of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) in diabetes management and ADA/AACE recommendations Recognize the role of the pharmacist in providing education related to the use of CGM devices and interpreting CGM data

Faculty Disclosures

Curtis L. Triplitt, PharmD, has the following relevant financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose:

Consultant: Bayer

Speaker’s Bureau: Eli Lilly, NovoNordisk

Susan Cornell, PharmD, CDCES, FAPhA, FADCES, has the following relevant financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose:

Speaker’s Bureau: Novo Nordisk, Inc.

Other Support: Advanced Practitioner Advisory Board- Novo Nordisk, Inc. PTCE is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. This activity is approved for .5 contact hours of knowledge-based credit.

This activity is supported by an independent educational grant from Abbott Diabetes Care Inc.

Learn more here: https://www.pharmacytimes.org/on-demand/continuous-glucose-monitoring-understanding-the-pharmacists-role-in-patient-education-and-improving-outcomes-in-diabetes-management Pharmacy Times Continuing Education (PTCE) provides industry leading pharmacy CE to retail, oncology, managed care, specialty and health-systems pharmacists. They use multiple deliverables in the live, virtual, on-demand, and print formats created by in-house pharmacists to deliver tailored multi-specialty education.

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The UnScripted Podcast, episode one is a conversation with Cecelia Byers, PharmD Specialty Pharmacy Clinical Product Manager and Dr. Andrew Mellin, VP, Chief Medical Information Officer with Surescripts. Today we have a interesting discussion on how the process of prescribing and dispensing specialty medication relies on antiquated technology: fax machines, paper forms and phone calls and how Surescripts is transforming the process for prescribing specialty medications Learn more: https://surescripts.com/resources/specialty-medications This podcast is a call to action on the broader healthcare industry to standardize digital processes to help remove admin burden We talk about the need for system-wide streamlining of data between providers, patients, and pharmacies not only to ensure all the necessary patient information for specialty prescriptions is automatically available, but to also prepare for the influx of new specialty treatments. We discuss the electronic solutions for manual processes can address process challenges, such as manual collection and receipt of enrollment data, and prior authorization delays. We discuss the data uncovered in the 2020 specialty pharmacists survey Specialty pharmacists have an incredibly difficult job, given the complex nature of specialty medications and the added burden of a healthcare system disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Yet the ability to touch patients’ lives is what gives meaning to specialty pharmacists’ work. Find more info here: https://surescripts.com/resources/specialty-medications Cecelia Byers, PharmD, Specialty Pharmacy Clinical Product Manager at Surescripts, recently joined the National Association of Specialty Pharmacy Podcast to discuss the challenges that specialty pharmacists face and how technology providers like Surescripts help specialty pharmacists keep the focus on patients. https://surescripts.com/news-center/intelligence-in-action/specialty-medications/podcast-helping-specialty-pharmacists-keep-focus-on-patients See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This Podcast Series is about Pharmacists & Physicians collaborating on the proper & humane usage of pain managment strategies, the usage of opioids, and evidence-based medication therapy management practices.

Each day, more than 130 people die from opioid overdoses. Opioids are a class of drugs that include prescription pain relievers like oxycodone. They also include illegal drugs like heroin. In 2019, 1.6 million Americans had an opioid addiction. This is also known as opioid use disorder. Yet effective medications—like buprenorphine, methadone, and naltrexone—are prescribed to only a fraction of people with opioid use disorder.

Patients often receive such medications in an opioid treatment program. Methadone, for example, can only be given in a certified treatment program. Primary care physicians can apply for a waiver to prescribe buprenorphine. However, less than 10% of U.S. primary care providers have a buprenorphine waiver. Given the limited number of patients that each physician can treat, involving pharmacists in opioid treatment may improve access.

Part one features two executives from PROP - Physicians for Responsible Opioid Prescribing to se the stage for the podcast collaborative and helping pharmacists and physicians to work together more effectively through the expertise and experiences of our doctors.

Today's Guests:

Jane C. Ballantyne, MD, FRCA President, PROP Professor, Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine University of Washington

Andrew Kolodny, MD Vice President, Federal Affairs, PROP; Medical Director, Opioid Policy Research Collaborative, Heller School for Social Policy & Management Brandeis University

Learn more at: http://www.supportprop.org/

PROPRx

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It's time to rethink how you remain competitive in a digitally transformed marketplace. The Digital Revolution has created a radical paradigm shift in the way the world of business works - are you prepared?

We are at the beginning of an unprecedented inflection point in the development of civilization—the transition from the first human epoch where centralized hierarchies that leveraged individual intelligence were the basis of social organization to the second human epoch whose social structures will be highly sophisticated distributed networks capable of rapidly leveraging human and artificial collective intelligence.

Guest speaker is - Rod Collins

Author & Keynote Speaker and Host of the Salt Flats Innovation Podcast

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It's the GameChangers' Birthday! This episode is a rapid review of a few subjects to celebrate the first year of GameChangers. From oral iron administration to the use of metronidazole with alcohol or serotonin syndrome, this episode has all the ingredients for a celebration!

GameChangers' host, Geoff Wall, just released new music! Check out his latest EP here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0J26ngHZz2cf6mQR3UiEHW?827= or wherever you listen to music!

Reference: Stoffel NU, Cercamondi CI, Brittenham G, et al. Iron absorption from oral iron supplements given on consecutive versus alternate days and as single morning doses versus twice-daily split dosing in iron-depleted women: two open-label, randomised controlled trials. Lancet Haematol. 2017 Nov;4(11):e524-e533. doi: 10.1016/S2352-3026(17)30182-5. Epub 2017 Oct 9. PMID: 29032957.

Kaundal R, Bhatia P, Jain A, et al. Randomized controlled trial of twice-daily versus alternate-day oral iron therapy in the treatment of iron-deficiency anemia. Ann Hematol. 2020 Jan;99(1):57-63. doi: 10.1007/s00277-019-03871-z. Epub 2019 Dec 6. PMID: 31811360.

Visapää JP, Tillonen JS, Kaihovaara PS, et al. Lack of disulfiram-like reaction with metronidazole and ethanol. Ann Pharmacother. 2002 Jun;36(6):971-4. doi: 10.1345/aph.1A066. PMID: 12022894.

Orlova Y, Rizzoli P, Loder E. Association of Coprescription of Triptan Antimigraine Drugs and Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor or Selective Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor Antidepressants With Serotonin Syndrome. JAMA Neurol. 2018 May 1;75(5):566-572. doi: 10.1001/jamaneurol.2017.5144. PMID: 29482205; PMCID: PMC5885255.

CPE details for GameChangers Podcast April 2021 Learning Objective: Discuss the evidence-based dosing of oral iron supplementation. 0107-0000-21-158-H01-P 0.2 CEU/2 Hrs (Knowledge) Initial Release Date: 04/06/21 Expiration Date: 03/02/24 Additional CPE information is located at https://www.ceimpact.com/podcast

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The Queen's Gambit, a Netflix mini-series released in 2020, featured an unlikely cast member alongside Anya Taylor-Joy: Librium, aka Chlordiazepoxide. Uncover the true history of the very first benzodiazepine and join Shane, Mickey and Cal as we analyze the realism of its portrayal in this excellent mini-series.

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, Cal and Jill 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. Additional music from Fesliyan Studios

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The COVID-19 pandemic exponentially accelerated adoption of virtual care and heightened consumer expectations, which caused health systems to reimagine their role in virtual care. As a result, adoption of virtual care has empowered health systems to move beyond siloed applications to a comprehensive, whole-person approach that consumers will need across their healthcare journey.

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Featuring: Allegheny Health Network Pharmacy Services Pharmacy Care Continuum Patient centered care across the patient care continuum…. Starting out as pilots, scaling, and linking From bedside to the home & community pharmacy integration – reducing costs and limiting readmissions

Guests:

Laura (McCoy) Mark, PharmD - Vice President, Pharmacy

Mike Korczynski, PharmD

Ed Seidl, PharmD - Director of Pharmacy Clinical Services

This podcast series is sponsored by Omnicell.

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"The only way to change the status-quo is to get off your ass and change it."

Dave Marley, Marley Drug:

It's not easy but it's possible to fight the 3 largest PBMs in your local community with your pharmacy services. Listen into this podcast & share with other pharmacy owners for several ideas on beating the PBMs in Community Pharmacy.

Thank you ApproRx & P.U.T.T. for sponsoring this podcast webinar.

Here's the back-drop information on Marley Drug & Medicure:

https://www.medicure.com/about

Work with Medicure today:

Neal Owens nowens@medicure.com

IN A RARE MOVE, A DRUG MANUFACTURER WILL BYPASS THE TRADITIONAL APPROACH AND PROVIDE ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE MEDICATIONS ACROSS THE UNITED STATES VIA MARLEY DRUG’S ESTABLISHED MAIL ORDER PHARMACY.

With licensing to deliver prescription drugs to all 50 states, Washington D.C. and Puerto Rico, and with an established vision to deliver low cost generic medications, Marley Drug Pharmacy was the natural choice for like-minded Canadian drug manufacturer, Medicure Inc., to further expand distribution of its products within the United States, included its branded statin, Zypitamag® (pitavastatin).

The acquisition allows Medicureto bypass wholesalers and pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), in an effort to reduce consumer drug costs and provide patients across the U.S. easier access to Zypitamag®, which was extremely difficult for patients and physicians to access because of restrictions and high co-pays dictated by insurers and PBMs. Through Marley Drug Pharmacy, Medicurecan now deliver Zypitamag® to patients in every U.S. state without customers needing to use their insurance, or worry if the prescription will be covered. Medicurecan also provide Zypitamag® at a lower price overall, and a fraction of the cash price of a leading branded statin Livalo® (pitavastatin). As a manufacturer, Medicureintends to provide other branded medications using a similar approach, in addition to extremely low cost generic medications.

“It’s a perfect and responsible transition for Marley Drug,” said Dr. David Marley, CEO & President of Marley Drug. “Medicureshares our moral mission to cut drug costs for consumers. Since 2012 we have offered Marley’s Extended Supply Generic Drug Program, which was designed to battle the skyrocketing costs of name-brand drugs, and offer patients affordable alternatives, without increasing co-pays or limiting access to popular generics. We worked hard to acquire permits in every state. Now Medicurecan offer Zypitamag® from coast to coast at a fraction of the cost, without the hassle of PBMs and wholesalers.”

“Medicure and Marley Drug have the same vision. We want to deliver safe, efficacious and cost-effective medicines that benefit patients and healthcare providers. Our goal is to increase patient access to Zypitamag® while keeping the process and pricing as simple as possible. Through Marley Drug Pharmacy, we can now provide these benefits regardless of insurance or location,” said Dr. Albert Friesen, CEO of Medicure. “There will be no changes to the hours, location or to the great staff and customer service that Marley has built, and look to hire more staff as business grows. Dave Marley will remain a member of the leadership team, and we want Marley Drug to remain a trusted business within the community, and hopefully, this is a game-changing approach that gains attention nationwide.”

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In this episode we are joined by a very special guest, Jill Murphy from Pharmacy Focus Podcast, to discuss some old-timey medical treatments and how they've evolved over time. From the Iron Lung to the Clap, we hope you enjoy these four antiquated medical treatments.

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, Cal and Jill 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,

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March Madness inspired us, and our audience has waited long enough. What better time, than during a pandemic, to dive into “OPIOID MADNESS” and crown “The Greatest Opioid of All Time”!!!

In this episode of the “PAIN POD”, Mark “Pain Guy” Garofoli will continue the conversation from Opioid Madness Part 1, the opioid bracketology, or perhaps an “Opioidology”, but definitely a whole bunch of “Opioid Madness”. The 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”.

The blood thirsty, constipating, yet definitely not sedating championship opioid brawl continues. 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. Which opioid will it be? The PAIN POD crowns the champ!

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Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias are a terrible disease on individuals, caregivers, and communities. There are no cures. However, new data has come out discussing the risk factors, polypharmacy, and a potential early detection opportunity. It's time to de-prescribe and follow the money.

Reference: Nicholas LH, Langa KM, Bynum JPW, Hsu JW. Financial Presentation of Alzheimer Disease and Related Dementias. JAMA Intern Med. 2021;181(2):220–227. doi:10.1001/jamainternmed.2020.6432

Maust DT, Strominger J, Kim HM, et al. Prevalence of Central Nervous System–Active Polypharmacy Among Older Adults With Dementia in the US. JAMA. 2021;325(10):952–961. doi:10.1001/jama.2021.1195

CPE details for GameChangers Podcast April 2021 Learning Objective: Discuss if adverse financial outcomes may be a risk factor for future dementia diagnosis. 0107-0000-21-158-H01-P 0.2 CEU/2 Hrs (Knowledge) Initial Release Date: 04/06/21 Expiration Date: 03/02/24

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Dr. Victoria Reinhartz PharmD is an Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice at LECOM School of Pharmacy and the Founder & CEO of Mobile Health Consultants, Inc. She also serves as the Consultant Pharmacist for the Manatee County Community Paramedicine Program in Bradenton, FL. Within this role, Dr. Reinhartz and her team resolve medication issues or disease factors which are contributing to frequent 911 use, ER visits, or hospitalization.

Dr. Reinhartz's clinical impact has been recognized with a Chief’s Commendation Award and a Congressional EMS Unit Citation Award for exceptional care provision and leadership within EMS. Dr. Reinhartz has also garnered national attention from the United States Public Health Service for collaborative innovation improving community health outcomes. Most recently, she was named the 2020 Next-Generation Pharmacist Civic Leader, for implementing a vision of interprofessional care that spotlights the needs of underserved communities. She is an advocate of Mobile Integrated Health, Community Paramedicine, and interprofessional collaboration with Emergency Medical Services.

What public health means to Dr. Reinhartz is embracing interprofessional skillsets to improve access to care, health outcomes, and quality of life for our communities. Social Media LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoriareinhartz/ Links Next Generation Pharmacist Awards 2020https://nextgenpharmacist.com/pharmacy-times-and-parata-systems-announce-the-2020-next-generation-pharmacist-winners/

Collaboration by emergency medicine pharmacists and prehospital services providers - American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy, Volume 77, Issue 12, 15 June 2020, Pages 918–921 https://academic.oup.com/ajhp/article-abstract/77/12/918/5831519

EMS World Expo Quick Take: How pharmacists improve EMS patient care - A pharmacist can help EMS improve patient outcomes, participate in protocol development, and collaborate on EMS research projects (Nov 2018) - https://www.ems1.com/pharmacology/articles/ems-world-expo-quick-take-how-pharmacists-improve-ems-patient-care-ZcojQQ56JiCN5GfY/

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Episode 21: Sandra Leal

Sandra Leal, the 166th president of the American Pharmacists Association, was powerfully influenced by her childhood experiences growing up in an Arizona border town – including the pharmacist in nearby Mexico who essentially served as her family’s main health care provider.

In this episode, we talk about those formative experiences, and discuss the twin issues dominating pharmacy today: the pandemic, and structural racism in pharmacy. Recorded April 2, 2021.

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Featuring: Allegheny Health Network Pharmacy Services Medication Safety

Technology Pharmacist/ Technician roles Education and training

Guests:

Laura (McCoy) Mark, PharmD - Vice President, Pharmacy

Kimberly (Miller) Mehta, PharmD, MPH, MHA - Pharmacy Director of Medication Safety and Regulatory

Rich Kaplan, PharmD

This podcast series is sponsored by Omnicell.

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In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Jordan Smith, Assistant Professor of Clinical Sciences at High Point University and our go-to expert for questions on infectious diseases. We'll discuss the rumors of infertility associated with the mRNA COVID-19 vaccine, and any possible long-term effects of getting vaccinated. 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.

Additional music by FesliyanStudiosAll Rights Reserved

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LIPA v ESI: Fight for the Right to Be Paid What happens when a state implements provider fee statutes that are officially approved by CMS but one of the big 3 PBMs still claims exemption?

Join guest host Monique Whitney with special guests Randal Johnson, JR Whaley, and MJ Terrebonne as they discuss Louisiana's legal battle with ESI over 10 cents per claim, and the ramifications this could have on state Medicaid programs nationwide.

Host:

Monique Whitney, Executive Director, Pharmacists United for Truth & Transparency

Guests:

Randal Johnson, CEO, Louisiana Independent Pharmacies Association

JR Whaley, Legal Counsel, Louisiana Independent Pharmacies Association

MJ Terrebonne, Health Policy Expert & retired Director of Pharmacy, Louisiana Medicaid

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Learn how health systems can leverage a vibrant, pharmacy-finance partnership to drive successful 340B programs, and allow pharmacy staff more time to focus on patient care. Find out why 340B program management has evolved, the program challenges that health systems still face, and the data and operational complexities that necessitate a cross-functional approach.

Guests:

Eric Iorfido, PharmD, 340B Program Manager, Penn Highlands DuBois, PA

Charles Hirner, RPh, Senior Director, Omnicell 340B Operations

Host:

Ken Perez, Vice President, Healthcare Policy and Government Affairs, Omnicell

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Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee signed HB 786, a comprehensive PBM reform bill that strengthens existing fair pharmacy audit laws, limits PBM adjudication fees, and prohibits a PBM from reimbursing a pharmacy less than it reimburses a PBM-affiliated pharmacy.May 30, 2019

Tennessee SB650

Present law defines "pharmacy benefits manager" (PBM) to mean a person, business, or other entity and any wholly or partially owned subsidiary of the entity, that administers the medication and/or device portion of pharmacy benefits coverage provided by a health insurance plan, subject to certain exceptions.

Present law provides detailed requirements for the conduct of an audit of records of a pharmacist or pharmacy by a health insurance plan, a PBM, the state or its political subdivisions, or any other entity representing the same. One such audit requirement is that a clerical or recordkeeping error regarding a required document or record may not, in and of itself, constitute fraud; however, the claims may be subject to recoupment. This bill instead provides that a clerical or recordkeeping error identified during an audit is not prima facie evidence of fraud or intentional misrepresentation and must not be the basis of a recoupment unless the error results in an actual overpayment to the pharmacy or the wrong medication being dispensed to the patient. As under present law, a clerical error will not be subject to criminal penalties without proof of intent to commit fraud.

Shane Reeves is an American businessman, pharmacist and politician who is the State Senator for the 14th District of Tennessee, which is composed of Bedford County, Moore County, Lincoln County, Marshall County, and part of Rutherford County. As a seventh-generation Tennessean, Senator Shane Reeves has spent his life raising a family and opening businesses in middle Tennessee. He understands the importance of family, character, and conservative values to the people in this community.

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More and more vaccines are getting authorization in the United States to prevent COVID-19. However, sometimes a vaccine trial is not always effective. But even failure can provide new insights. Learn about the Janssen COVID-19 vaccine and what happened with the recent Hepatitis C vaccine candidate.

This podcast was recorded prior to the joint CDC and FDA statement on the Johnson & Johnson/Janssen COVID-19 vaccine on April 13th. On April 13th, 2021, the CDC and FDA issued a joint statement recommending a pause on the use of the Johnson & Johnson/Janssen COVID-19 vaccine until further notice. Click here for the full statement.

Reference: Page K, Melia M, Veenhuis R, et al. Randomized Trial of a Vaccine Regimen to Prevent Chronic HCV Infection. N Engl J Med 2021; 384:541-549. DOI: 10.1056/NEJMoa2023345

Fact Sheet for Healthcare Providers Administering Vaccine Emergency Use Authorization of the Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine to Prevent Coronavirus Disease 2019. https://www.fda.gov/media/146304/download

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In March of 2020, we launched Beyond the Sig by hosting Randy McDonough, Director of Practice Transformation of Flip the Pharmacy, to discuss how the Flip the Pharmacy initiative was supporting pharmacies in practice transformation.

During this episode of Beyond the Sig, PPCN Executive Director Stephanie McGrath sits down with Randy virtually to reflect on the past year, how Flip the Pharmacy has supported pharmacies through the COVID-19 pandemic, and highlight some of the brightest innovations demonstrated by participating pharmacies.

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Nasir Mahmood is a remarkable pharmacy owner. Indeed, so remarkable that the NCPA named him the winner of the 2020 Lifetime Achievement Award. And the list of honors and service he has provided to the profession and to his community justifies this high honor.

In this podcast Nasir and his son, Rehan, Mahmood share with Kneeland the PharmacyCrossRoads listeners several of the personal philosophy and business practices that allow Pine Plains Pharmacy, in Pine Plains, New York to be such an important part of this small community halfway between New York City and Albany, NY.

Nasir, who also earned an MBA shared his view that knowing people, calling them by name and finding ways for the pharmacy to stock the special or unique items they want is one critical success factor. While the pharmacy is small, just under 2000 sq. feet, he says they find ways to fit items into the pharmacy. Adding to that idea is a robust special-order program where he says find his willingness to orders items an important customer service.

Rehan tells how he worked with suppliers, the city’s fire department and created an appointment system that allowed them to provide this small town with a successful, and ongoing, COVID vaccination program.

One heartfelt aspect of Nasir’s philosophy is giving back, thus he has served President and Chairman of the Pharmacist Society of the State of New York, winner of the Bowl of Hygiea Award, serves on the State Board of Pharmacy and is active in both NCPA and APhA.

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Arrested Development

https://www.crxmag.com/issues/2021/winter/arrested-development.shtml

The related research letter published in JAMA Psychiatry on 3/27/2019 titled; Association of Prenatal Cannabis Exposure With Psychosis Proneness Among Children in the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) Study.

Jeremy Fine is entering medical school this fall was a key contributor behind the creation of this research letter.

Association of Prenatal Cannabis Exposure With Psychosis Proneness Among Children in the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) Study

https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapsychiatry/fullarticle/2729440

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Description: Viagra, Crestor, Eliquis, and many other brand-name medications come to mind when the discussion turns to expensive drugs. These drugs are pocket change in comparison to Zolgensma, a new(ish) gene therapy for Spinal Muscular Atrophy that costs as much as a private island. Tune in as our hosts discuss this incredible drug and some of the ramifications of its incredible price tag.

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,

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On this episode of Beyond the Sig, third-year student pharmacist Brooke Kulusich chats with Eric Yarnell, Vice President of Pharmacy at Gateway Health. He brings both pharmacist and payer perspectives as a member of the Flip the Pharmacy Payer Advisory Board. In this conversation, Eric shares how Gateway Health has worked with a community pharmacy network to implement a patient care program and how community pharmacy enhanced services bring value to health plans.

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Skippack Pharmacy has been leading mass COVID-19 vaccination efforts in the Schwenksville, Pennsylvania community and their efforts have gained national attention. You might recognize Skippack’s owner as the Superman pharmacist recently featured on Good Morning America. Today, we will hear from two members of the Skippack team, who have been working behind the scenes to help Skippack Pharmacy administer over 10,000 COVID-19 vaccines.

On this episode of Beyond the Sig, third-year student pharmacist Brooke Kulusich chats with Skippack Pharmacy intern, Erica Mabry, and American Pharmacists Association (APhA) Chief of Governance & State Affiliates and Executive Director of the APhA Foundation, Mitch Rotholz, who is the policy lead for immunizations for the profession. They share their experiences working together to coordinate these clinics and their perspectives on the future of community pharmacy practice transformation.

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Featuring: Allegheny Health Network Pharmacy Services AHN overview and history AHN Pharmacy Transformation – Patient – centered care planning

Becoming one team Standardized practice / technology throughout all sites

Guests:

Laura (McCoy) Mark, PharmD - Vice President, Pharmacy

Arpit Mehta, Pharm.D., MPH, MHA - Director of Pharmacy

Kelley Wasicek, BS Pharm Director of Pharmacy

Rob Simpson, PharmD

This podcast series is sponsored by Omnicell.

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The cannabis industry won at the ballot box in the recent election, with four states passing laws to make cannabis legal for adults and two approving cannabis for medical purposes. These results moved the National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA) closer to its goal of building a robust cannabis industry while supporting state laws and advocating for federal policy reforms.

On November 3, 2020, voters in five states made a definitive statement about cannabis use. Arizona, Montana, New Jersey, and South Dakota approved adult use of cannabis. South Dakota also approved a medical initiative, along with Mississippi, which approved comprehensive cannabis medical options.

The National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA) has been working toward outcomes such as these since 2010. With 2,000 members nationwide, the organization is supporting the industry as cannabis becomes a thriving business and a real economic force. In recent years, NCIA has been a vocal advocate for social equity, working to promote expungement of criminal records of many people—largely from minority communities—who were unfairly incarcerated as part of the ill-conceived War on Drugs.

The results of the initiatives in these five states illustrate how far the industry has come. The people have spoken, and their voice was definitive.

“The margins were higher than we expected,” says Morgan Fox, spokesperson for NCIA. “In Arizona, there was a 60% margin, while the margin in New Jersey was 66%, 10 points higher than it was in California when it passed an adult use initiative in 2016. These results are not just political victories; they will likely have widespread ramifications. Importantly, it will be much more difficult for law enforcement to use cannabis as a weapon against minority populations. Instead, we will likely see more economic opportunities in the industry and fewer arrests overall.”

Although there were differences among the measures passed, those that supported legalization all set 21 as the legal age for use. In New Jersey, the law requires that the state set a regulatory structure, along with limits for possession and homegrown cannabis plants. Arizona established the number of plants allowed at six, while South Dakota limited cultivation to three. The law in Arizona also stated that the Department of Health Services must promote business ownership and industry participation among people from communities who have been harmed by former cannabis policies. Furthermore, a portion of cannabis tax revenue will be set aside for the newly created Justice Reinvestment Fund.

To date, almost 34% of Americans live in states with laws establishing cannabis as legal and regulated for adults. Four of the five states that recently passed laws legalizing cannabis have been responsible for roughly 60,000 cannabis arrests each year, mostly for simple possession. On the economic side, researchers estimate that the combined value of the cannabis markets in these five states will climb to more than $3.1 billion by 2025. In states where cannabis is now legal, Congressional representation will increase by 29 representatives and eight senators.

In sum, cannabis is now legal for adults in 15 states, as well as the District of Columbia and the territories of CNMI and Guam. What’s more, 36 states and several territories have comprehensive medical cannabis laws. Cannabis is now legal in some form in 47 states in the United States.

Guests:

David L. Nathan, MD, DFAPA President, Board of Directors Doctors for Cannabis Regulation

Abby Stoddard, PharmD, MBA

The Client Centered Network

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Opioids play a critical role in managing cancer-associated pain, but they’re highly addictive, and they don’t always provide sufficient pain relief for cancer patients. Many patients therefore turn to cannabis or cannabis-derived products to help manage their pain, using them either as standalone treatments or as an adjuvant therapy to opioids. But does research support cannabis use for this purpose? The evidence is mixed, and some studies suggest there may indeed be benefits for cancer pain—but there’s also reason for caution.

How Much Research Is There?

There’s a relatively strong body of research on cannabis for the treatment of chronic pain generally, according to Eloise Theisen, RN, MSN, president of the American Cannabis Nurses Association and co-founder of Radicle Health, a cannabis education and advocacy organization. However, much of this research has focused on neuropathic pain in multiple sclerosis and spinal cord injuries, and comparatively few studies have examined pain in the cancer context. Among the studies that exist for cancer, many have small sample sizes, and study design is also an issue. “We have animal studies and some clinical human studies,” says Theisen, but there’s “a lack of randomized controlled trials, which are considered to be the gold standard.”

A further complicating factor in the research on cannabis and cancer pain is that most of the existing studies on this topic have relied on products that do not match those cancer patients actually use in practice. According to Hance Clarke, MD, PhD, associate professor of anesthesia at the University of Toronto and author of a recent review article on cannabis and pain,1 the products that have been studied most extensively are pharmaceutical-grade cannabis isolates, such as nabiximols (an extract containing THC and CBD in a precise one-to-one ratio), nabilone (synthetic THC), and dronabinol (also synthetic THC). However, cancer patients outside of the research context are much more likely to use dispensary cannabis and non-pharmaceutical-grade plant-based extracts. “We’re kind of stuck without enough evidence on the products that people are currently using,” says Clarke. This is important, because patients may react quite differently to a dispensary product than to a pharmaceutical product, according to Clarke.

Guests:

Eloise Theisen, MSN, RN, is a board certified Adult Geriatric Nurse Practitioner who specializes in cannabis therapy. For over 20 years, Eloise has worked primarily with cancer, dementia and chronic pain patients. In the last several years, Eloise has focused her efforts on cannabinoid therapies. Eloise was one of the first healthcare professionals to bring a clinical dosing regimen to the cannabis space. In 2019, Eloise was elected President of the American Cannabis Nurses Association and will serve through 2022. In 2019, Eloise co-authored Pain Free with CBD: Everything You Need to Know and Effectively Use Cannabidiol with Alice O’Leary Randall.

Joe Jeffries, Pharm D is currently Director of Pharmacy at FarmaceuticalRx, a medical cannabis dispensary in East Liverpool Ohio. Joe is the former Director of Pharmacy at Barnesville Hospital and was named the Healthcare Worker of the Year, largely for his creation of a program to help those struggling with drug addiction. Joe was also President of the Ohio Pharmacists Association from 2000-2001.

Host:

Joseph Friedman CannaRPh Consultants

CRx Magazine Advisory Board, CRx Podcast

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Behnaz Sarrami, MS, PharmD, a PGx for pharmacists podcast, joins Cari Lalande, PharmD where we discuss the clinical value and utility of PGx and how it can be implemented in a clinical setting.

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The battle against the COVID-19 pandemic has continued for over a year. The evidence continues to update and change, and more and more people are becoming vaccinated. This episode provides a review of the newest literature including guidance on vaccinated individuals. But, remember, don't stop wearing a mask now!

Reference: Interim Public Health Recommendations for Fully Vaccinated People. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/fully-vaccinated-guidance.html.

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Fascinating discussion with the Ohio State University's Chief Wellness Officer & author of Evidence-based Competencies in Healthcare, Dr. Bernadette Melnyk PhD about evidence-based practice of medicine and raising the standards of content development.

Hospitals and healthcare systems around the world have attempted to build and sustain evidence-based practice (EBP) cultures and environments, yet they have struggled to clearly understand what EBP competency means. Implementing the Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) Competencies in Healthcare clears up that confusion and serves as a guide for clinicians, leaders, faculty, EBP mentors, and students in achieving EBP competency, facilitating evidence-based decision making in daily practice, and accelerating the speed at which research knowledge is translated into real-world settings to improve health outcomes and decrease healthcare costs.

We must develop content which is clinically focused in the same manner as practicing Evidence-based medicine.

Implementing the Evidence-based Practice (EBP) Competencies in HealthcareA Practical Guide to Improving Quality, Safety, and Outcomes By Bernadette Mazurek Melnyk, Lynn Gallagher-Ford, Ellen Fineout-Overholt

Bernadette Mazurek Melnyk, PhD, RN, CPNP/PMHNP, FAANP, FNAP, FAAN, is Associate Vice President for Health Promotion, University Chief Wellness Officer, and Professor and Dean of the College of Nursing at The Ohio State University (OSU) and Professor at OSU's College of Medicine.

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Deanna J. Schnitzer is a pharmacy student the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy. Deanna was a finalist for the National Patient Counseling Competition.

The goal of the APhA-ASP National Patient Counseling Competition is to encourage student pharmacists in their efforts toward becoming better patient educators.

2021 National Patient Counseling Competition FINALISTS Anna Brown – University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Amy Chan – Virginia Commonwealth University Sara Salama – Midwestern University, Downers Grove Campus Deanna Schnitzer – University of Pittsburgh Tammy Nguyen – The University of Kansas Isabelle Tharp – Drake University Madison Wiarek – University of Wisconsin – Madison Alison Weygint – The University of Arizona Allison Vu – University of California, San Diego

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Behnaz Sarrami, MS, PharmD, a PGx for pharmacists podcast, Maci Koesterer, PharmD candidate 2021 from St. Louis College of Pharmacy where we discuss her first virtual and unique rotation in PGx and her recommendations to other students.

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Behnaz Sarrami, MS, PharmD, an entrepreneur and a coach in PGx who has started her own consulting business bringing awareness to the clinical value and utility of PGx to providers, pharmacists, and consumers.

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Brooke Griffin, PharmD (Mentorship)

Mentoring in the 21st Century - Why Training the Next Generation of Pharmacy Professionals Helps Us Improve the Healthcare System and Advance the Profession

Brooke Griffin, PharmD, BCACP, is Professor of pharmacy practice and Vice Chair of clinical services at Midwestern University College of Pharmacy. She is the founder of the 21st Century PharmD, a virtual resource for personal and professional development for pharmacists and trainees.

Dr. Griffin specializes in personal and professional development with a pharmacy twist: mentoring/coaching, positivity, time management, self-awareness, goal-setting. What public health means to Dr. Griffin is responsibility and accountability for the care of yourself and others.

Social Media Links

Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/21stcenturypharmd LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/brookegriffinpharmd Instagram: @21stcenturypharmd Website: Website: www.21stcenturypharmd.com

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Translational Health Disparities Research in a Data-Rich World

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6356140/

People experiencing health disparities, researchers, program and policy staff, and leaders addressing health policies present a spectrum of opinion about the value of big data approaches. These differing opinions range from lack of trust, to acceptance, to enthusiastic endorsement. Researchers must be cognizant and respectful of these differences because building trust is a key aspect of building a broad coalition, which is needed for successful generalizability. Moreover, researchers have the responsibility to ensure their research does not cause harm to either individuals or communities.

How Can Big Data Help to Address Health Disparities?

https://datascience.cancer.gov/news-events/blog/how-can-big-data-help-address-health-disparities

Our country is in the midst of two crises. One is the threat of the COVID-19 pandemic. The other has more historic underpinnings but is now finally receiving greater recognition—the issue of racial inequality.

Today’s Guest:

Dr. Claire Exaus earned a B. S. Pharmacy degree in 1997 from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy. Got licensed in MA and worked at Cambridge Hospital for two months then moved to FL in June of that year and took a position of staff pharmacist at a very busy CVS pharmacy then called Eckerd Drugs. Dr. Claire Exaus quickly attracted the attention of the district manager as customers called and wrote the district office of her outstanding customer service. Dr. Claire got promoted to pharmacist trainer in May 1998 and spent a month in Richmond, Virginia assisting with Rite Aid conversion to Eckerd Drugs after acquisition.

In January 2001, Dr. Claire enrolled back in school into an MBA program but quickly realized that it wasn’t for her. Her goal was to be a clinical pharmacist and instead obtained her PharmD.

Four years later in January 2005, Dr. Claire was accepted into the PharmD program at Nova Southeastern University with a concentration in Managed Care and found her footing. In May 2010, Dr. Claire graduated with Honors with her PharmD while maintaining a full-time job and caring for her new baby.

In 2007, Claire left retail pharmacy and took a position at a federally-funded HIV clinic where she provided care and education to newly diagnosed HIV patients and assisted them in getting HIV medications through patient-assisted medication programs funded by drug manufacturers. Two years later, the clinic closed due to lack of funding.

In March 2009, Claire entered the world of hospital pharmacy at Baptist Hospital in Miami, FL. It was there at that institution that her clinical formation took shape and there Dr. Claire got to fulfill her goals of honing in her clinical acumen. Always ready to learn, she was assigned to different floors and was mentored by the more experienced pharmacists. She rotated through med-surg, pediatric, pediatric oncology, surgery, emergency medicine, critical care and oncology.

She was recognized for improving SCIP score rate after 3 months on the surgery floor. She demonstrated her leadership by leading various projects to improve medication safety and employee wellness with organizing fundraising for the annual heart walk. In 2011, Dr. Claire was introduced to pharmacy informatics by participating in a project to roll out new dispensing cabinets to a new surgery wing.

The rollout was an eye opener to a new world of potentials. Shortly thereafter, Dr. Claire took a position at Palmetto Hospital as a Clinical Informatics Pharmacist as the hospital was preparing to transition from Meditech system to Cerner.

Dr. Claire volunteered to train as a super user to train others to use the system. Dr. Claire trained physicians, nurses and pharmacy staff. Learning this new skill opened the door to go back to school and obtain a degree in Healthcare Informatics.

In August 2015, Dr. Claire left Florida and moved to Massachusetts and took the position of Lead Clinical Pharmacist at Healthcare Associates. She developed a pharmacist-led prior authorization program.

In June 2019, Dr. Claire transferred to the Cancer Center where she held the title of Clinical Coordinator Oncology System Management. Currently, Dr. Claire is pursuing a Masters in Regulatory Affairs with a concentration in Health Economic Outcomes Research.

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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 0107-0000-21-097-H01-P 0.25 CEU/2.5 Hrs (Knowledge) Initial Release Date: 03/02/21 Expiration Date: 03/02/24 Additional CPE information is located at https://www.ceimpact.com/podcast

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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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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.

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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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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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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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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 Learning Objective: Develop appropriate treatment of aspergillosis infections based on clinical studies. 0107-0000-21-097-H01-P 0.25 CEU/2.5 Hrs (Knowledge) Initial Release Date: 03/02/21 Expiration Date: 03/02/24 Additional CPE information is located at https://www.ceimpact.com/podcast

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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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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, 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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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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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.

RedhillPharma.com

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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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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 0107-0000-21-097-H01-P 0.25 CEU/2.5 Hrs (Knowledge) Initial Release Date: 03/02/21 Expiration Date: 03/02/24 Additional CPE information is located at https://www.ceimpact.com/podcast

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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. 0107-0000-21-097-H01-P 0.25 CEU/2.5 Hrs (Knowledge) Initial Release Date: 03/02/21 Expiration Date: 03/02/24 Additional CPE information is located at https://www.ceimpact.com/podcast

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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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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

https://www.linkedin.com/in/slealrx

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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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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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.

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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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PAIN POD EPISODE 0

One of the most common definitions of pain describes pain as “an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with actual or potential tissue damage, or described in terms of such damage.” When we are exposed to something that causes pain, if able, we quickly or reflexively withdraw. The sensory feeling of pain is called nociception.

What Does It Mean to Call Chronic Pain a Brain Disease? by Mark D. Sullivan

https://www.jpain.org/article/S1526-5900(12)00560-3/pdf

Multiple investigators have recently asked whether neuroimaging has shown that chronic pain is a brain disease. We review the clinical implications of seeing chronic pain as a brain disease. Abnormalities noted on imaging of peripheral structures have previously misled the clinical care of patients with chronic pain. We also cannot assume that the changes associated with chronic pain on neuroimaging are causal. When considering the significance of neuroimaging results, it is important to remember that ‘‘disease’’ is a concept that arises out of clinical medicine, not laboratory science.

Our Host:

Mark Garofoli, PharmD

Clinical Assistant Professor

WVU School of Pharmacy (Department of Clinical Pharmacy)

WV School of Pharmacy curriculum education in areas of expertise such as pain management, substance-use disorder, medication therapy management, managed care, geriatric care, management, leadership, and experiential learning.

Brian Regan - The Emergency Room

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The recently published (in a pre-print server) COLCORONA study, sponsored by the Montreal Heart institute and conducted in 6 countries aimed to show if using colchicine would decrease risk of hospitalization and death in outpatients with COVID-19. Will it work? How's the study design? Learn the facts.

Reference: Tardif J, Bouabdallaoui N, L'Allier P, et al. Efficacy of Colchicine in Non-Hospitalized Patients with COVID-19. Pre-Print. https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2021.01.26.21250494v1

CPE details for GameChangers Podcast March 2021 Learning Objective: Apply the results of the CORCORONA study to patients with COVID-19 disease. 0107-0000-21-097-H01-P 0.25 CEU/2.5 Hrs (Knowledge) Initial Release Date: 03/02/21 Expiration Date: 03/02/24 Additional CPE information is located at https://www.ceimpact.com/podcast

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Gil Bashe, Managing Director of Finn Partners and Medika Life’s top 25 most influential voices in healthcare for 2021 joins Todd Eury on a discussion about our nation’s health disparities and our healthcare system’s reflection of a broken system. Interact w/ Gil on twitter, here: https://twitter.com/Gil_Bashe

References:

Angelina Zayas, co-founder of the Grace and Peace community center, turned her church into a food bank on Chicago's northwest side.

Just 4% of residents in the ZIP code received the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine as of Sunday, according to data from the Chicago Department of Public Health. Similarly low vaccination rates exist in other majority-Latino and majority-Black neighborhoods across the city's south and west sides, despite COVID-19’s disproportionate impact on those populations.

https://www.usatoday.com/in-depth/news/health/2021/02/12/data-analysis-chicago-vaccine-rollout-reflects-us-racial-disparities/4418978001/

Bashe, named by Medika Life as one of the top 50 healthcare influencers, outlines why health care technology must be more accessible to people with urgent health needs.

https://medika.life/fifty-of-the-most-influential-voices-in-healthcare-for-2021/

[The US government is throwing the kitchen sink at the Covid-19 national response. It’s doing so with an urgency so great that the Food and Drug Administration has issued Emergency Use Authorizations that tear down long-standing obstacles to telehealth, digital health, diagnostics and innovative medications that may prove effective against the virus.

By Gregg Girvan and Avik Roy

The United States ranks 4th in the World Index of Healthcare Innovation, with an overall score of 54.96, behind only Switzerland, Germany, and the Netherlands. Americans are usually the first to gain access to major new medical advances, advances often discovered at American universities and developed by American companies. As a result, the U.S. ranked first for both Choice (57.65) and Science & Technology (75.14).

https://freopp.org/united-states-health-system-profile-4-in-the-world-index-of-healthcare-innovation-b593ba15a96

Vaccine ‘Deserts’

Released in early February, the study, a white paper posted on the University of Pittsburgh’s website, found that in 69 counties, Black Americans would need to travel farther to get to sites such as hospital outpatient departments, federally qualified health centers and rural health clinics, and community pharmacies that formed the early backbone of large-scale vaccination efforts. The study, which used a sample population and geographic data supplied by the National Council for Prescription Drug Programs, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and the Health Resources and Services Administration, among others, found that some of the worst so-called “vaccine deserts” for Black people were in Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi and South Carolina.

In Lee County, Ga., for example, Black Americans are 825% more likely to live more than 10 miles from a vaccination location than whites. In Madison County, Miss., the figure is 976%. And in Chilton County, Ala., it’s 1,193%, the study found.

But disparities are not limited to the rural South, according to lead investigator Lucas Berenbrok, PharmD, an assistant professor of pharmacy and therapeutics at UPMC School of Pharmacy. “Of those 69 counties, 23 are in urban areas, some are in the West and Southwest, and a few are in the Northeast,” Berenbrok said. “The point this analysis makes is that our existing health care infrastructure probably isn’t going to cut it in terms of achieving a good, equitable distribution of vaccines.”

https://www.idse.net/Covid-19/Article/02-21/Pharmacy-s-Role-in-Addressing-Vaccine-Inequities/62669

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PUTTcast Episode 14

What happens when independent pharmacies take charge of local health plans? Is it even possible?

Join host Monique Whitney, PUTT President Scott Newman, and special guests Illinois pharmacy owner and independent pharmacy consultant, Cindi Reed; Michigan pharmacy owner and PUTT board member, Nathan Mair; and Population Health Manager at Mitigate Partners, Carl Schuessler; as they discuss how re-localizing care is not only realistic but good for local employers and economies.

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Special Guest:Jason Ausili, Chief Clinical Officer at FDS.

Jason Ausili, Pharm.D., is the Chief Clinical Officer at FDS, Inc., where he’s focused on delivering innovative clinical-based technology solutions that help mobilize pharmacists as care providers and practice at the top of their license. Jason received his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Butler University in 2002 and has over 20 years of experience working in a variety of areas within the industry. He’s held a variety of roles across the spectrum of community pharmacy and throughout his career has stayed centered on his aim to expand the scope of pharmacy practice, improve healthcare quality performance, and ensure pharmacists receive equitable payment for clinical services and improving patient outcomes.

Prior to coming to FDS in 2017, Jason spent the previous two years at the National Association of Chain Drug Stores, a non-profit trade association, as the Director of Pharmacy Affairs. He has served on a number of pharmacy industry work groups over the years and has been actively involved with various professional organizations.

Background: In August 2020, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Assistant Secretary for Health, issued guidance under the Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness Act (PREP Act) to expand access to safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines when they are made available. This guidance authorizes state-licensed pharmacists to order and administer, and state-licensed or registered pharmacy interns acting under the supervision of the qualified pharmacist to administer, COVID-19 vaccinations to persons ages 3 or older, subject to certain requirements. In addition, President Biden has clearly stated his intention to make vaccinations available in all pharmacies across the country and just this week the federal government stated it plans to ship Covid-19 vaccines to retail pharmacies starting February 11th.

Challenges: Billing for a medical benefit is a new phenomenon for many community pharmacists. How can they align and integrate their current pharmacy management systems with expanded medical billing requirements? How will pharmacy’s align with patient vaccination registries to ensure automated reporting to state registries for reportable vaccine events?

Solutions: Pharmacists need to operate at the top of their licenses. They need to be able to integrate vaccination clinical documentation into their existing patient profiles. And will need to also provide efficient patient scheduling and an optimal patient experience.

About FDS, Inc.: FDS 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 provider of community and population health through data insights, purpose-built technology solutions, and clinical services enablement. Read more about FDS at www.fdsrx.com.

FDS recently merged with Amplicare, a leading business intelligence and decision-automation platform in the pharmacy and healthcare industry. Designed by pharmacists for pharmacists, the platform is engineered with a big data approach. Amplicare's proprietary technology collects, analyzes, and leverages consumer, patient, clinical, and industry-level informatics to empower providers to proactively take informed actions that improve patient care and clinical outcomes. With thousands of pharmacy subscribers, Amplicare delivers an unrivaled platform that increases patient retention, improves performance measures, grows and diversifies revenue streams, and enables providers to communicate with their patients more easily than ever before. Read more about Amplicare at www.amplicare.com.

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We talk with Community Pharmacy owner Dr. Steve Moore, PharmD about the Implications of the Rutledge versus PCMA Supreme Court decision on Independent Pharmacy.

About Condo Pharmacy:

Condo Pharmacy is an independently owned and operated pharmacy dedicated to meeting the unique healthcare needs of each individual patient. In addition to providing both traditional and specialty pharmacy services, Condo Pharmacy is proud to be a part of the CPESN USA network of pharmacies and offer enhanced pharmacy services and care management protocols.

Special guest: Steve Moore, PharmD

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What story does your pharmacy website tell? Is it different than other pharmacies in your community? Listen to the latest episode to learn why having a custom website for your pharmacy is so important.

To learn more about your website's potential contact:

PharmacyMarketing.com

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The United States Preventative Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommendations for tobacco cessation have been recently updated. While no major changes to pharmacotherapy recommendations are in the new guidelines, the paper does emphasize that all health care providers can work with patients to help them achieve tobacco freedom. Learn how to support patients in your community.

Reference: USPSTF Recommendation: https://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/recommendation/tobacco-use-in-adults-and-pregnant-women-counseling-and-interventions

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Dr. Bolu Oladini, a pharmacist by training and now a life & relationship coach, founded CONFLUENCE Life Coaching to help people master their mental game and understand themselves on a deeper level. His goal is to help single people unlearn toxic dating habits so they can manifest their ideal partner without confusion through conscious dating. By guiding his clients to deeper self-knowledge, his clients can optimize their relationships, mindset, and health.

Dr. Bolu uses a holistic and clinical approach to life & relationship coaching. He breaks down his clients' issues to get them the results they need. With his background in psychology, he uses his unique understanding of the human mind to overcome limiting beliefs and blockages in his clients’ subconscious minds. Also an experienced health coach, Dr. Bolu incorporates the importance of a healthy diet and fit lifestyle too. Through his 12-week Relationship Mastery Program, which includes support from an online community and weekly coaching calls, Dr. Bolu has helped numerous clients find their respective spouses.

Having navigated the dating scene before being married for 2 years, he knows more than anyone what it takes to maintain a healthy modern marriage. Dr. Bolu helps his clients achieve synergy and have all aspects of their lives, relationships, health, and mindset flow together.

FREE Relationship Red Flags Guide

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12 Week Relationship Mastery Program:

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When the first COVID vaccines were released in December 2020, many states signed onto the federal government’s plan to vaccinate residents of long-term care facilities, using two national pharmacy chains.

West Virginia was different.

Our guests are two pharmacists who developed, and then executed the plan that made West Virginia a national leader in vaccination rates for long-term residents against COVID-19.

They are Krista D. Capehart , PharmD, BCACP, an APhA Fellow who is director of professional regulatory affairs for the West Virginia Board of Pharmacy and an associate professor of pharmacy at University of West Virginia; and Gretchen Kreckel Garofoli , PharmD, BCACP, a pharmacist in Morgantown, West Virginia, who is also the leader of APhA’s Special Interest Group, Immunizing Pharmacists.

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Background: A big issue with vaccine distribution today is little consistency – some people are going to other states in order to get vaccinated faster, not to mention the inability to easily reach your pharmacy’s regular customers with information that’s important to them.

Challenge: This presents challenges for pharmacies (as well as doctor’s offices and hospitals) as there are: Record call volumes Patient confusion Misinformation Challenges ensuring patients keep appointments for vaccinations

Solution: Technology solutions can offer easy: Voice mail, e-mail and texting of information to help eliminate confusion Proactive outreach to vaccine candidates to schedule appointments Pre-vaccine appointment communications Educational follow-up after first vaccine appointment

For more background on this topic, TalkDesk just released a new Vaccine Administration Solution:

https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210126005286/en/Talkdesk-announces-Small-Business-Lending-Solution-and-Talkdesk-Vaccine-Administration-Solution-to-support-COVID-19-relief-and-recovery

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On this episode of Beyond the Sig, third-year student pharmacist Brooke Kulusich sits down with Jeff Covelli, RPh of The Hometown Pharmacies, a regional independent pharmacy chain with 16 locations across Pennsylvania and Ohio. As Medication Therapy Management Coordinator at The Hometown Pharmacies, Jeff has become an expert on leveraging the metrics of pharmacy adherence and medication therapy management to provide value-based care. He explains how pharmacies can begin utilizing quality metrics to improve clinical outcomes and positively impact financial operations.

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How would a floater pharmacist plan to kidnap his patients? By tampering with their medication of course! Exactly how plausible is the method of abduction used by fictional character Elden Stammets in an episode of Hannibal? Find out with our intrepid hosts and special guest Kelly Brown in this week's episode.

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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On this episode of Beyond the Sig, third-year student pharmacist Brooke Kulusich sits down with Michelle Murphy, PharmD, MS, Director of Pharmacy at Amerihealth Caritas Pennsylvania.

As a member of the Flip the Pharmacy Payer Advisory Board, Michelle shares her insight into how pharmacists can demonstrate their value to payers in a rapidly changing healthcare landscape.

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As COVID-19 vaccines become available to the general population, retail pharmacies will play a pivotal role in vaccine administration. Learn how Harps Food Stores is implementing key strategies and following best practice recommendations to prepare for increased workload and required safety precautions.

Guests

Duane Jones, BS Pharm, Clinical Program Director and Pharmacy District Manager, Harps Food Stores, Inc.

Mike Cantrell, RPh, Esq., Sr. Director Regional Operations, EnlivenHealth™

Hosted by Ken Perez, Vice President of Healthcare Policy, Omnicell

https://www.omnicell.com/podcast

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The National Asthma Education and Prevention Program released the 2020 Asthma Guideline Update in December 2020. This guideline, published in JAMA, is different from the internal Global Initative for Asthma (GINA) guidelines and represents the first update since 2007. Learn about what makes these guidelines unique and how healthcare providers can maintain breaths.

This episode is accredited for CPE. Subscribe at CEimpact (https://www.ceimpact.com/pharmacist) and claim your CE today!

Reference: Commentary: Cloutier MM, Dixon AE, Krishnan JA, Lemanske RF, Pace W, Schatz M. Managing Asthma in Adolescents and Adults: 2020 Asthma Guideline Update From the National Asthma Education and Prevention Program. JAMA. 2020;324(22):2301–2317. doi:10.1001/jama.2020.21974

Guidelines: 2020 Focused Updates to the Asthma Management Guidelines. https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health-topics/all-publications-and-resources/2020-focused-updates-asthma-management-guidelines

CPE details for GameChangers Podcast February 2021 Learning Objective: Describe recommended therapy based on the staging on asthma in individuals 12 years or older

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3 Friends Talk - Podcast

3 pharmacists talking the game of life, career, and a lil lagniappe.

Sitting down to listen to Dr. Leah, Dr. Courtney, and Dr. Sylvia of 3 friends TALK is like sitting down to have a conversation with your girlfriends. It feels familiar, those precious moments we all treasure with our best friends—whether over coffee or cocktails.

Armed with their credentials and over 30 years of combined in-the-field medical experience, 3 friends TALK is your go-to for healthcare conversations, with a twist. The brand is centered around science-based truths presented in a relatable way. No fancy medical jargon here, but plain and clear language making potentially life-saving information easily digestible for anyone.

3 friends TALK is rooted in the culture. Thebrand was created by three southern women forever bonded through their HBCU education at Xavier University of Louisiana. 3 friends TALK is grounded in sisterhood; a bond made stronger through each doctors' individual commitment to her respective sorority; Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., and Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.

The goal of 3 friends TALK is to share the truth about health—physical and mental health—with communities of color in a fun and engaging way, ensuring that listeners learn it, know it, apply it, and share it.

3 friends TALK is fun, authentic, and here to provide reliable information. While the white coats do come off for the show, the expertise and leadership are always present. By choosing to spend time with 3 friends TALK, listeners have the opportunity to gain the practical tips, tools, and how-to's they need to live fully.

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On this episode of Beyond the Sig, student pharmacist Brooke Kulusich chats with Ashley Keller, Partner Relationship Manager at OmniSYS. In this role, she works to develop strategic relationships within the pharmacy industry that advance the role of pharmacists as providers. Listen as Ashley shares her take on current trends in medical billing and what’s next for community pharmacists.

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Irritable bowel syndrome is a common disorder that exacts a significant toll on quality of life. For the first time, the American College of Gastroenterology has published guidelines on the diagnosis and treatment for this disorder.

This episode is accredited for CPE. Subscribe at CEimpact

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Reference: Lacy, Brian E. PhD, MD, FACG1; Pimentel, Mark MD, FACG2; Brenner, Darren M. MD, FACG3; Chey, William D. MD, FACG4; Keefer, Laurie A. PhD5; Long, Millie D. MDMPH, FACG (GRADE Methodologist)6; Moshiree, Baha MD, MSc, FACG7 ACG Clinical Guideline: Management of Irritable Bowel Syndrome, The American Journal of Gastroenterology: January 2021 - Volume 116 - Issue 1 - p 17-44 doi: 10.14309/ajg.0000000000001036.

Accessed at https://journals.lww.com/ajg/Fulltext/2021/01000/ACG_Clinical_Guideline__Management_of_Irritable.11.aspx

Bristol stool scale (recommend tertiary references): Lewis, SJ; Heaton, KW (September 1997). "Stool form scale as a useful guide to intestinal transit time". Scand. J. Gastroenterol. 32 (9): 920–4. doi:10.3109/00365529709011203. PMID 9299672.

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Listen in as Kimberly Marin discusses how she combines eastern and western medicine, how health leads to wealth, and how to meditate your way to success.

"Just keeping my mind to the attitude of abundance and not scarcity made a huge difference.” – Kimberly Marin.

Learn more about this episode of The Corepreneur Podcast with Anne Arvizu at www.annearvizu.com/12

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In this episode of OnScript, Jeremy and Jessica have Jim Palatine, RPH, MBA, President of Pharmacy Times Continuing Education™ (PTce), as a guest to discuss continuing education and advanced training offerings for pharmacy technicians and what they have on the horizon for 2021.

Top of mind to continue pharmacy’s efforts in combating COVID-19, PTce has developed a certificate program for pharmacy technicians and pharmacists to meet the CDC’s provider training recommendations for providing the COVID-19 vaccine. As a bonus, PTce has extended a discount to OnScript listeners, allowing them to access all 10 accredited webinars (10 total credits) for just $75.

Just use code NHA2021 at checkout. The webinar series can be accessed at https://www.pharmacytimes.org/advance. Once completed, a certificate of completion will be provided. In addition to this great training resource, PTce continues to offer, at no charge, CE courses for techs and pharmacists… you don’t want to miss this episode!

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Clinical Content Development & marketing is a special and growing sector of the healthcare industry that offers an interesting opportunity for Pharmacists as subject matter experts on medication information, management, and authority. Clinical Content Marketing delivers something of value to the public in a manner that is likely to inspire confidence in the practitioner, fuel informed word-of-mouth or referrals, and connect and engage the reader. It also plays an important role in being seen (and found) by patients using various Internet search engines.

The Pharmacy Podcast Network is part of the ‘parent company’ the Pharmacy Publishing Network & will be expanding its Clinical Content Marketing & Management Programs. If you’re interested in working with the PPN please contact us: Publisher@PharmacyPodcast.com

Today’s podcast is about a dynamic Clinical Content Marketing duo:

Brooke & Ashley Barlow

Dr. Ashley and Dr. Brooke Barlow are originally from the Philadelphia Pennsylvania and are a set of triplets including Danielle Barlow, who’s perusing a different profession. Brooke & Ashley graduated with their PharmD degrees from from Jefferson College of Pharmacy.

Ashley’s is interested in cardiology, oncology, and critical care along with a goal to pursue a career in academia. Beyond her passion for pharmacy, she enjoys getting creative in the kitchen cooking healthy meals, putting her strength to the test with weight lifting, and exploring different landmarks while shooting photographs.

Brooke’s current interests include Critical Care, Infectious Disease, Oncology. Her interests outside of pharmacy include fitness, healthy cooking, photography, and twitter! Together they’ve become most known for their love of teaching clinical pearls & creating infographics that are frequently used throughout the FOAM ED community.

Find them on Twitter: @theABofPharmaC

“For the love of teaching clinical pearls & infographics ll @JeffersonUniv Grads II PGY2 Pharmacy Residents II @UK_Healthcare & @MDAndersonNews”

Connect w/ Dr. & Dr. Barlow:

Brooke Barlow, PharmD

https://www.linkedin.com/in/brooke-barlow-pharmd-889869171/

Ashley Barlow, PharmD

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-barlow-pharmd-b48644110/

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In December of 2020 PioneerRx was acquired by RedSail Technologies. RedSail is a new company that has emerged as an industry powerhouse via its acquisition n in 2019 of QS1, one of the industries oldest and most well know pharmacy technology companies and now, PioneerRx.

In this podcast Jeff Key, President of PioneerRx chats with Kraig McEwen, CEO of RedSail. During the interview together they outline the reasons the two companies have joined together and provide some insight into how they plan to work together to provide pharmacy owners with the tools, resources and information they need to succeed.

One key thing they discuss is that they do not plan to merge QS1 and PioneerRx but allow them both to operate separately.

McEwen outlines his professional background and assures current and potential PioneerRx users that Jeff Key and the PioneerRx management team, and philosophy, will remain unchanged.

Jeff Key explains that PioneerRx hasd known for a year or more that in order to grow and improve that more resources would be needed and so PioneerRx and their parent company, Morris and Dickson Wholesale Drug, agreed to look for a business partner that could provide those resources.

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Lyme disease is a complex infection and post infection syndrome can lead to serious outcomes, including death. A new guideline was developed for the diagnosis and treatment of this infection. Spoon!

This episode is accredited for CPE. Subscribe at CEimpact

( https://www.ceimpact.com/pharmacist ) and claim your CE today!

Reference: Clinical Practice Guidelines by the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA), American Academy of Neurology (AAN), and American College of Rheumatology (ACR): 2020 Guidelines for the Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment of Lyme Disease. Clinical Infectious Diseases, November 30, 2020. https://doi.org/10.1093/cid/ciaa1215. Accessed at

https://www.idsociety.org/practice-guideline/lyme-disease/

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Today's special guest is Pharmacy owner & Community Champion Mr. Rich Ost, R.Ph., owner of Philadelphia Pharmacy located in Philadelphia, PA.

Philadelphia Pharmacy is a well-known and respected establishment in downtown Philadelphia. It has been located on the corner of N. Front St. and E. Leigh for nearly 40 years and is owned by Richard Ost, RPh. In a city famous for buildings painted with colorful mural, the pharmacy boasts one of the city’s most notable. The corner locations is wrapped in a 3 story tall mural, on both the store front and side of the building that colorfully represents the evolution of medicine from botanicals to modern day prescriptions.

In this episode of Pharmacy CrossRoads Ost tells Bruce Kneeland how, on Oct. 27, 2020, social unrest and rioting resulted in the looting of his pharmacy and several others in the City. Ost tells how, with the help of his staff, the community and suppliers the pharmacy was completely put back together and in a matter of days was once again serving the community. Ost also provides some words of advice for pharmacy owners on how they can prepare for this type of thing.

Ost also share some tips on how he and his team, over the past years have worked to earn the trust, support and patronage of the community. He says it takes time, creativity and building relationships of trust best earned by treating people with respect, adjusting to ethnic needs and simply providing people with top notch care.

Thank you to CPA the Compliant Pharmacy Alliance Cooperative for sponsoring the Pharmacy CrossRoads Podcast.

CPA is proud to serve independent pharmacy owners. For over 25 years, we have made your business, our business. With over 2,000+ member pharmacies, CPA leverages an exceptional membership and our expertise to obtain market leading economics, services, and support. Being a 100% member-owned cooperative, there are no conflicts of interest.

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In the future data science and artificial intelligence will be routinely used to give clinicians diagnostic recommendations; give scientists testable hypotheses they can confirm experimentally and offer them insights into safe and precise treatments; and give patients guidance on self-care, e.g., how to lead a healthy lifestyle and recognize disease early.

Marinka Zitnik, PhD is an Assistant Professor of Biomedical Informatics, Harvard Medical School. Before joining Harvard, Dr. Zitnik was a postdoctoral fellow in Computer Science at Stanford University and was involved in projects at Chan Zuckerberg Biohub. Listen in as David and Marinka explain some AI concepts such as encoding, decoding, and embedding as well as discuss algorithms that can predict drug-drug interactions and identify medications that may be good candidates to treat COVID-19.

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The new podcast called “Decoder with Nilay Patel” episode 1 @reckless released on Nov 10, 2020 with special guest MARK CUBAN ON AMERICA’S FUTURE & a short clip about Cost Plus Drugs.

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.

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Special Episode:

A Mother's Strength & Resilience of a Daughter w/ Brain Cancer | Team Livi

Todd Eury here, founder of the Pharmacy Podcast Network, with a first for our listeners since launching in 2009, I interview the most important person in healthcare, our patient. The mother of a little 10 year old girl, Livi, who has brain cancer.

Livi's mother is Shannon Sealy, from my home town, Brownsville Pennsylvania.

Help Livi Beat Brain Cancer

CLICK HERE TO DONATE:

https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-livi-beat-brain-cancer?rcid=bae1ad4959be44a795bf8566e381dc7a&utm_campaign=p_na+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=customer

Data from this episode:

Corticosteroids in brain cancer patients: benefits and pitfalls

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3109638/

Carboplatin and vincristine for recurrent and newly diagnosed low-grade gliomas of childhood:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8487049/

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In December 2020, the American College of Cardiology published an Expert Consensus Decision Pathway for Antithrombotic Therapy in Patients undergoing Percutaneous Coronary Intervention. This guideline addresses a timely problem of patients on anticoagulation and antiplatelet therapy.

This episode is accredited for CPE. Subscribe at CEimpact ( https://www.ceimpact.com/pharmacist ) and claim your CE today!

Reference: 2020 ACC Expert Consensus Decision Pathway for Anticoagulant and Antiplatelet Therapy in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation or Venous Thromboembolism Undergoing Percutaneous Coronary Intervention or With Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease: A Report of the American College of Cardiology Solution Set Oversight Committee. J Am Coll Cardiol. Dec 18, 2020. Epublished DOI: 10.1016/j.jacc.2020.09.011. Accessed at https://www.jacc.org/doi/10.1016/j.jacc.2020.09.011

CPE details for GameChangers Podcast January 2021 Learning Objective: Recommend an appropriate antithrombotic/anticoagulant regimen in a patient who has received percutaneous coronary intervention with stenting 0107-0000-21-079-H01-P 0.2 CEU/2.0 Hrs (Knowledge) Initial Release Date: 01/25/21 Expiration Date: 01/26/24 Additional CPE information is located at https://www.ceimpact.com/podcast

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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.

All the PPA Podcasts: https://www.papharmacists.com/page/podcast

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

This episode is sponsored by AudioRx.study.

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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.

Learn more at TruthRx.org

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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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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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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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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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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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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.

Beyond the Sig

https://www.papharmacists.com/page/podcast

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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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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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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. All Rights Reserved

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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?

This episode is accredited for CPE. Subscribe at CEimpact (https://www.ceimpact.com/pharmacist) and claim your CE today!

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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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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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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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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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.

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https://www.rjhedges.com/blog/3-roads-to-sell-your-pharmacy

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The Great Valley Publishing Company has partnered with the Pharmacy Podcast Network to deliver the best audio source of education, innovation, and evidence-based podcasts about medical cannabis. The CRx Podcast is the new podcast for the CRX Magazine: http://www.CRxMag.com

Great Valley Publishing Company has been serving health professionals for over 25 years. Our current B-to-B publications target specific audiences within several areas of health care — health information management, radiology, nutrition, social work, and aging.

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On December 18, 2020, the Food and Drug Administration authorized the emergency use of the Moderna vaccine, exactly one week after granting the same to the vaccine developed by Pfizer and BioNTech. Two days later, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) has issued its recommendations for the next two phases of vaccine allocation.

Our guests are Michael D. Hogue, president of APhA, and a member of a working group of health care leaders that has been advising CDC on the rollout of the vaccine; and Stephan Foster. a member of ACIP, who has also served as a faculty member at the University of Tennessee’s School of Pharmacy and as a captain with the US Public Health Service.

Resources referenced in this podcast: FDA: Provider Guidance for the Moderna Vaccine (pdf) FDA: Patient information about the Moderna Vaccine (pdf) ACIP: Recommendations for Allocation Phase 1b and 1c (pdf)

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The PUTTcast Episode 12: Looking Back on 2020

Join hosts PUTT Executive Director Monique Whitney, and Board President Scott Newman; with PUTT board members Lauren Young, Jeremy Counts, & Van Coble as they take a look back over the events of 2020 and discuss what this could mean for pharmacies in the upcoming year.

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Clostridioides difficile is an important cause of morbidity and mortality in the United States with over 500,000 infections annually. The Infectious Disease Society of America released a clinical quality measure focused on treatment of c diff in March 2020. A review of the diagnosis and treatment will help providers improve quality.

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Pharmacy Connect Podcast: PCSK9 Inhibitors Title: PCSK9 Inhibitors:Understanding the Pharmacist’s Role in Patient Education and Improving Outcomes With Hyperlipidemia Management Special guest: Joseph Saseen, PharmD Professor and Vice Chair, Clinical and Academic Programs; Department of Clinical Pharmacy Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus Objectives Understand the role of PCSK9 inhibitors in the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology hyperlipidemia management guidelines Review the pertinent drug information and clinical benefits of the use of PCSK9 inhibitors in the treatment of hyperlipidemia. Describe the role of the pharmacist in patient education and counseling on PCSK9 inhibitors for the treatment of hyperlipidemia through motivational interviewing. CE LINK HERE: https://www.pharmacytimes.org/on-demand/pcsk9-inhibitors-understanding-the-pharmacists-role-in-patient-education-and-improving-outcomes-with-hyperlipidemia-management PTCE - Pharmacy Times Continuing Education See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Dec. 10, 2020, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 8-0 that an Arkansas law regulating how PBMs and pharmacies interact could be enforced, and was not preempted by federal law.

With more than three dozen other states debating or passing such legislation, the ruling could have nationwide impact. The CEOs of national pharmacy organization were unanimous in hailing the decision.

In this episode, three guests discuss the case: Rep. Buddy Carter (R-Georgia); John Vinson, CEO of the Arkansas Pharmacists Association; and Scott Knoer, Executive Vice President and CEO of the American Pharmacists Association.

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For over a century, the treatments and technologies used to treat diabetes have evolved. New tools are now available to aid in diabetes management and to help patients further manage and better control their glucose levels.

1,2 Through their recently announced collaboration, Dexcom and Lilly are at the forefront of enhancing diabetes care.

3 In this episode Dr. Chad Worz and guest speakers Deirdre Ibsen and Dr. Thomas Blevins discuss these important technological and therapeutic achievements over time, as well as 2 products available from Dexcom and Lilly and how they may benefit patients with diabetes.

References: Dexcom G6 Pro User Guide. https://dexcompdf.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Dexcom-G6-Pro-User-Guide.pdf. Accessed October 12, 2020. Lyumjev [Prescribing Information]. Indianapolis, IN: Lilly USA, LLC. Eli Lilly and Company. Lilly and Dexcom team up on new program to help improve diabetes management. https://provider.dexcom.com/products/dexcom-g6-pro/training-resources. Accessed October 12, 2020. Centers for Disease Control. National Diabetes Statistics Report 2020 Estimates of Diabetes and Its Burden in the United States. https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/pdfs/data/statistics/national-diabetes-statistics-report.pdf. Accessed October 1, 2020. American Diabetes Association. Diabetes and Quality of Life. http://journal.diabetes.org/diabetesspectrum/00v13n1/pg48.htm. Accessed October 1, 2020. American Diabetes Association. Caring for the Caregiver. https://spectrum.diabetesjournals.org/content/17/1/37.full-text.pdf. Accessed October 15, 2020. Ali MK, Bullard KM, Gregg EW. Achievement of goals in U.S. diabetes care, 1999-2010. N Engl J Med. 2013;369(3):287-288. Foster NC, Beck RW, Miller KM, et al. State of type 1 diabetes management and outcomes from the T1D Exchange in 2016-2018. Diabetes Technol Ther. 2019;21(2):66-72. American Diabetes Association. 7. Diabetes Technology: Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes-2020. Diabetes Care. 2020;43(suppl 1):S77-S88. Hirsch IB. History of Glucose Monitoring. https://professional.diabetes.org/sites/professional.diabetes.org/files/media/db201811.pdf. Accessed October 1, 2020. White JR. A brief history of the development of diabetes medications. Diabetes Spectr. 2014;27(2):82-86. Science History Institute. Frederick Banting, Charles Best, James Collip, and John Macleod. https://www.sciencehistory.org/historical-profile/frederick-banting-charles-best-james-collip-and-john-macleod. Accessed October 1, 2020. American Diabetes Association. Timeline. https://www.diabetes.org/resources/timeline. Accessed October 9, 2020. Humalog [Prescribing Information]. Indianapolis, IN: Lilly USA, LLC. Selam J-L. Evolution of diabetes insulin delivery devices. J Diabetes Sci Technol. 2010;4(3):505-513. American Association of Diabetes Educators. Insulin Injection Know-How. https://www.diabeteseducator.org/docs/default-source/legacy-docs/_resources/pdf/general/Insulin_Injection_How_To_AADE.pdf. Accessed October 1, 2020. Hyllested-Winge J, Jensen KH, Rex J. A review of 25 years’ experience with the NovoPen® family of insulin pens in the management of diabetes mellitus. Clin Drug Investig. 2010;30(10):643-674. Eli Lilly and Company. Lilly Launches KwikPen(TM) for Humalog(R) and Humalog Mixtures [press release]. https://investor.lilly.com/news-releases/news-release-details/lilly-launches-kwikpentm-humalogr-and-humalog-mixtures. Accessed October 12, 2020. American Diabetes Association. 6. Glycemic Targets: Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes-2020. Diabetes Care. 2020;43(suppl 1):S66-S76. Garber AJ, Handelsman Y, Grunberger G, et al. Consensus statement by the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists and American College of Endocrinology on the comprehensive type 2 diabetes management algorithm - 2020 executive summary. Endocr Pract. 2020;26(1):107-139. Fonseca VA, Grunberger G, Anhalt H, et al. Continuous glucose monitoring: a consensus conference of the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists and American College of Endocrinology. Endocr Pract. 2016;22(8):1008-1021. Battelino T, Danne T, Bergenstal RM, et al. Clinical targets for continuous glucose monitoring data interpretation: recommendations from the international consensus on time in range. Diabetes Care. 2019;42(8):1593-1603. Dexcom G6 Pro Unblinded Patient Guide. https://dexcompdf.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Dexcom-G6-Pro-Unblinded-Patient-Guide.pdf. Accessed October 12, 2020. Dexcom Announces FDA Clearance of New Dexcom G6 Pro CGM. https://provider.dexcom.com/industry-news/fda-authorizes-dexcom-g6-pro. Accessed October 2, 2020. Beck RW, Riddlesworth T, Ruedy K, et al. Effect of continuous glucose monitoring on glycemic control in adults with type 1 diabetes using insulin injections: the DIAMOND randomized clinical trial. 2017;317(4):371-378. Beck RW, Riddlesworth TD, Ruedy K, et al. Continuous glucose monitoring versus usual care in patients with type 2 diabetes receiving multiple daily insulin injections: a randomized trial. Ann Intern Med. 2017;167(6):365-374. Polonsky WH, Hessler D, Ruedy KJ, Beck RW. The impact of continuous glucose monitoring on markers of quality of life in adults with type 1 diabetes: further findings from the DIAMOND randomized clinical trial. Diabetes Care. 2017;40(6):736-741. Pratley RE, Kanapka LG, Rickels MR, et al. Effect of continuous glucose monitoring on hypoglycemia in older adults with type 1 diabetes: a randomized clinical trial. 2020;323(23):2397-2406. Ruedy KJ, Parkin CG, Riddlesworth TD, Graham C. Continuous glucose monitoring in older adults with type 1 and type 2 diabetes using multiple daily injections of insulin: results from the DIAMOND trial. J Diabetes Sci Technol. 2017;11(6):1138-1146. Lind M, Polonsky W, Hirsch IB, et al. Continuous glucose monitoring vs conventional therapy for glycemic control in adults with type 1 diabetes treated with multiple daily insulin injections: the GOLD randomized clinical trial. 2017;317(4):379-387. Frequently Asked Questions. https://provider.dexcom.com/products/dexcom-g6-pro/faqs. Accessed October 15, 2020. Dexcom Products: Dexcom G6 Pro. https://provider.dexcom.com/products/professional-cgm. Accessed October 15, 2020. How to Customize Alarm and Alerts. https://www.dexcom.com/faqs/how-to-customize-alarm-and-alerts. Accessed October 15, 2020. Trend Arrows and Treatment Decisions. https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/dexcompdf/HCP_Website/LBL015804+G6+Trend+Arrows+and+Treatment+Decisions.pdf. Accessed October 15, 2020. Why CGM? https://provider.dexcom.com/why-cgm. Accessed October 12, 2020. Pharmacy Coverage. https://provider.dexcom.com/pharmacy-coverage. Accessed October 12, 2020. Is There Reimbursement for Using Dexcom G6 Pro? https://provider.dexcom.com/faqs/there-reimbursement-using-dexcom-g6-pro. Accessed October 12, 2020. Hypoglycemia Unawareness. https://provider.dexcom.com/education-research/clinical-evidence/clinical-studies/real-time-continuous-glucose-monitoring-cgm. Accessed October 15, 2020. Garg SK, Wernicke-Panten K, Wardecki M, et al. Safety, immunogenicity, and glycemic control of insulin aspart biosimilar SAR341402 versus originator insulin aspart in people with diabetes also using insulin glargine: 12-month results from the GEMELLI 1 trial. Diabetes Technol Ther. 2020;22(7):516-526. Dexcom G6 Pro Blinded Patient Guide. https://dexcompdf.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/HCP_Website/Dexcom+G6+Pro+Resources/LBL017177+Rev+004+Artwork%2C+Dexcom+G6+Pro+Blinded+Patient+Guide+US_r5_WEB.pdf. Accessed November 24, 2020. Dexcom CLARITY Diabetes Management Software. https://www.dexcom.com/clarity. Accessed May 15, 2020. Blevins T, Zhang Q, Frias JP, Jinnouchi H, Chang AM. Randomized double-blind clinical trial comparing ultra rapid lispro with lispro in a basal-bolus regimen in patients with type 2 diabetes: PRONTO-T2D. Diabetes Care. Published online July 2, 2020. doi: 10.2337/dc19-2550. Klaff L, Cao D, Dellva MA, et al. Ultra rapid lispro improves postprandial glucose control compared with lispro in patients with type 1 diabetes: results from the 26-week PRONTO-T1D study. Diabetes Obes Metab. 2020;22(10):1799-1807.

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Todays FutureDose.tech guest is Allen Flynn, PhD & PharmD, Assistant Professor, Department of Learning Health Sciences at the University of Michigan.

It has been reported that 70% of pharmacists’ time is spent on non-cognitive activities such as medication distribution. As such, the industry recognizes that more automation is needed so that pharmacists and pharmacy technicians can spend more time on patient focused activities that improve outcomes. Allen Flynn, PhD & PharmD, is one of the industry trailblazers researching and building tools that will enable pharmacists to spend more time by the bedside.

Listen in as David Berkowitz and Allen Flynn discuss some of the problems that need to be solved from a clinical and technical perspective in order to automate more non-value added pharmacy tasks.

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The Black Panther proves to be more medically accurate than you might think. In this episode, our hosts are joined by friend and classmate Justin Frederick to discuss the realism of the heart-shaped herb; the source of the Black Panther's powers. We discuss ayahuasca, why cat's always land on their feet, and whether or not Cal should watch "The Black Panther," (he should.) All that and more on Let's Pharmonize!

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. Audio from Black Panther owned by Disney Studios. All Rights Reserved

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Following the emergency authorization of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine we spoke with two pharmacy experts in immunization to talk about what it means for pharmacists. Our guests: Michael Hogue, president of the American Pharmacists Association, Dean of the Loma Linda University College of Pharmacy, and a member of a special work group of health care leaders advising CDC on the rollout of the COVID vaccine. Stephan Foster, PharmD, FAPhA, CAPT (Ret.), U.S. Public Health Service, and APhA liaison to the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices.

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The question of acetaminophen versus ibuprofen may finally be laid to rest. A recent meta-analysis compared the efficacy and safety of ibuprofen versus acetaminophen for the treatment of fever or pain in children younger than 2 years. Is there a drug of choice?

Reference: Tan E, Braithwaite I, McKinlay CJD, Dalziel SR. Comparison of Acetaminophen (Paracetamol) With Ibuprofen for Treatment of Fever or Pain in Children Younger Than 2 Years: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. JAMA Netw Open. 2020;3(10):e2022398. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2020.22398

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The Future of Pharmacy Podcast, presented by Omnicell

Episode 2

Advocates for Safe IV Preparation Practices Share Their Inspiration

Learn how a tragic medication error helped to inspire the formation of THRIV—a safety coalition comprised of healthcare providers, consumers and technology developers. THRIV seeks to protect patients from being harmed, and to protect caregivers from unwittingly doing harm—harm which too often stems from mistakes made when IVs are manually prepared.

Our host:

Ken Perez, Vice President, Healthcare Policy, Omnicell

Guests:

Mark Neuenschwander, Founding Director, THRIV

Derek Gillespie, BPharm, MBA, Pharmacy Operations Manager, Renown Health

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What a year 2020 has been. One thing is certain: business will never be the same again. So get ready to turn the page because 2021 is just around the corner — and it’s bringing with it all sorts of new opportunities. No more of the negative and definitely no more of the old. It is time for us to collectively look ahead.

In today’s episode, we’ll discuss how journalists filter the news, what’s ahead for The Corepreneur Podcast in 2021, and what 2020 looked like for a variety of business endeavors across healthcare.

This episode of the Corepreneur Podcast is sponsored by CEimpact. Learn more about CEimpact's online Continuing Education platform designed for career driven & innovative pharmacists at http://www.CEimpact.com

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Myoshia Boykin-Anderson discusses how she started her first business, how spirituality and business intersect, and why her secret lake house is so important to her.

“I do not let 'no' be the final answer for me." - Myoshia Boykin-Anderson.

Learn more about this episode of The Corepreneur Podcast with Anne Arvizu at www.annearvizu.com/11

This episode of the Pharmacy Podcast is sponsored by 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 UltiGuard Safe Pack https://www.ulticare.com/ultiguard-safe-pack/podcast

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On this episode of the Classy Chemist Podcast with Sarina Mughal we talk about optimal skin care & a pharmacist's insights. Listen, learn, and share this very exciting episode introducing a fellow pharmacist and owner of a skincare brand inspired by his ethnicity and love for travel.

Sponsored by: Dilma Herbals

Founder: Gaurav Gupta

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These days, your patients may be wondering, "How many people touch these pills before I take them?!" COVID-19 has increased pressure on healthcare providers to consider the use of “touchless technology” and other best practices to reduce disease transmission and keep patients safe.

This podcast episode will discuss consumer demand for 'no contact' medication packaging, and how you can differentiate your pharmacy and increase customer loyalty by providing safe, accurate, and untouched prescriptions.

As compliance packaging becomes increasingly popular, pharmacy owners are starting to look at dispensing costs -- not in terms of drug wholesale costs, rebates and DIR fees -- but in terms of vials versus blisters, or vials versus pouches.

After all, reimbursement doesn't change based on the packaging. The patients are prescribed the same NDCs, and their copay is the same regardless of whether the drugs go into a little amber bottle, a 7-day blister pack, or a strip of pouches labeled, ‘morning,’ ‘afternoon,’ and ‘evening.’

But what about your pharmacy costs, and specifically your dispensing costs -- including labor and materials -- for getting the scripts into the patients’ hands?

Regular readers of our blog may remember we already conducted a deep dive into the cost of strip packaging consumables last year. Consumable costs for our RapidPakRx™ strip packaging system are demonstrably lower than competing systems.

Special Guests: Joe Williams, Brisson Pharmacy Roberta Vining, Riley's Drugs

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In the never ending battle with COVID-19, new studies have demonstrated a role for IVIG in the treatment of acute COVID-19 pneumonia, the potential benefit of honey and black seed in mild to moderate COVID-19, and the efficacy of an mRNA vaccine. What does this all mean for current practice?

Additional References: IVIG: Gharebaghi, N., Nejadrahim, R., Mousavi, S.J. et al. The use of intravenous immunoglobulin gamma for the treatment of severe coronavirus disease 2019: a randomized placebo-controlled double-blind clinical trial. BMC Infect Dis 20, 786 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-020-05507-4

Honey: Ashraf S, Ashraf S, Imran M, et al. Efficacy of honey and Nigella sativa against COVID-19: HNS-COVID-PK Trial. medRxiv 2020.10.30.20217364; doi: https://doi.org/10.1101/2020.10.30.20217364

Cleveland Clinic Hospitalization Risk for COVID-19 Positive Calculator: https://riskcalc.org/COVID19Hospitalization/

Cleveland Clinic Predict COVID-19 test result Calculator: https://riskcalc.org/COVID19/

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The Pennsylvania Pharmacists Association (PPA) Board of Directors has named Victoria E. Elliott, RPh, MBA, CAE as Chief Executive Officer. Elliott will succeed Patricia A. Epple, CAE, who is retiring at the end of 2020.

“Pat has been an outstanding leader of PPA for the last almost two decades,” said Chuck Kray, president of PPA. “She is leaving a strong organization in the hands of an equally strong successor. We are looking forward to welcoming Victoria Elliott.” Epple has been with PPA since 2002.

As CEO, Elliott will blend her training as a registered pharmacist with her 24 years of experience in association management to lead PPA in its mission promoting the profession through advocacy, education, and communication to enhance patient care and public health. She will manage PPA operations, membership growth and engagement, and all program development and implementation. In addition, she will oversee PPA’s affiliated entities including its Educational Foundation, the Pennsylvania Pharmacists Care Network, and PharmPAC – PPA’s political action committee.

A Certified Association Executive since 2003, Elliott’s qualifications include alliance-building, volunteer engagement, board governance, leading legislative advocacy, and grassroots efforts to affect laws and regulations that critically impact healthcare professionals and the patients they serve. “I look forward to joining the PPA management team and am excited to work with my pharmacy colleagues and the PPA Board of Directors to advance the state of pharmacy practice across Pennsylvania,” said Elliott.

Prior to this appointment, Elliott was the CEO of the Association for the Advancement of Wound Care (AAWC), where she led a management transition, implementation of a three-year strategic plan, a branding campaign, and the launch of a series of educational summits focused on critical wound care issues. She also served as Executive Director for the American Neurological Association, Dermatology Nurses’ Association, Attention Deficit Disorder Association, and the Society For Biomaterials at Association Headquarters, and was the Executive Director for the Pennsylvania Society of Health-System Pharmacists from 1998 to 2005.

Before her career in association management, Elliott spent six years as a pediatric pharmacist in the Jefferson Health System, and two years as the Assistant Director of Pharmacy at Hahnemann University Hospital. In addition to her pharmacy degree from the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy, now part of the University of the Sciences, Elliott earned an MBA in Health and Medical Services from Widener University.

She is a Past President of the Mid-Atlantic Society of Association Executives (MASAE) and the Delaware Valley Society of Association Executives. She is also a member of the American Society of Association, the organization that confers the CAE designation. Elliott is a recipient of the MASAE Service Award for her distinguished service to the Association and in 2001, was recognized by the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy as the Young Alumnus Award winner.

Ms. Elliott will begin her new role on December 1, 2020. PSHP congratulates Ms. Elliott on this appointment and looks forward to working with her, and PPA, on Pennsylvania pharmacy issues.

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Everyone talks about clinical decision support—but what about ‘medication decision support’?

Clinical decision support (CDS) gets a lot of attention, but what about “medication decision support?” Increasingly, health system leaders are putting this issue front and center, especially as it relates to medication alerts that are integrated into EHR and clinician workflows. It’s important that medication alerts improve safety and quality while also making clinicians’ jobs easier. If not properly executed, these alerts can become a burden rather than a decision support tool.

In an interview, Anna Dover, PharmD, and Bob Katter can speak to best practices around medical decision support, including medication alerts: Fit the medication decision support into the user’s workflow without interrupting them—and make the alerts actionable. Move alerts to the time when they are relevant and to the best person capable of understanding and making a decision about the risk/medication. Use decision support that incorporates patient characteristics. We are going to see that alerts and decision support that rely only on medication lists and nothing more specific from the patient will start to fade away. That traditional approach, although very sensitive, is not very specific. In other words, the alert was good at telling you about a potential risk, but not good about telling you whether this specific patient was at higher or lower risk. We know have the technical capability to leverage lab results, patient age, gender, diagnosis, and other factors to fire an alert when the risk is high—or automatically suppress an alert when the risk is low. Leverage analytics for better medication decision support. By looking at the data being generated through prescribing, we can make predictions about how a clinician or set of clinicians will respond to alert-tuning or modification. It’s possible to simulate and make educated guesses about whether an alert will have the intended effect and improve care, or whether it will cause additional burden to the prescriber. Medication decision support can also go a step further: This data can be leveraged to make specific predictions about a patient, such as quantifying their risk of opioid addiction—or even better, their risk of facing a whole host of adverse drug events. That determination may be based upon their genetics, co-morbidities, and current physical state. The future of medication decision support will focus on a combination of curated, evidence-based rules/knowledge and AI-driven pattern recognition. When we have better alerts, we can use analytics to prove that they work better; they can be installed side-by-side with traditional alerts to validate that an advanced system is safe and effective—ultimately enabling the removal of traditional alerts. Monitor the impact of deployments, get feedback, and respond, in order to optimize. It’s important to closely manage and maintain your knowledge system to reflect evidence and pivot as needed.

First Databank (FDB) is the largest drug database in the United States. Bob and Anna are in discussions with health systems, hospitals, and community and retail pharmacists on a daily basis and have in depth knowledge on pain points and opportunities related to the pharmacy industry across the healthcare landscape. Anna from a Pharm D’s perspective and Bob from a business leadership perspective.

Guests:

Anna Dover, PharmD, Director, Product Management, (FDB)

LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-dover-02137117/

Bob Katter, President of First Databank (FDB)

Bio on FDB website: https://www.fdbhealth.com/company/leadership/bob-katter

LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobkatter/

This episode was sponsored by First Databank

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In this episode of Beyond the Sig, Brooke Kulusich, a third-year student pharmacist at the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy, sits down with Melissa S. McGivney, PharmD, FCCP, FAPhA who serves as Associate Dean for Community Partnerships and Professor of Pharmacy and Therapeutics at the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy. As a national leader in advancing pharmacist-provided patient care in the community for 20 years, Dr. McGivney shares her perspective on the progress our profession has made and the challenges that lie ahead.

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Medication adherence has proven challenging for many individuals during the coronavirus pandemic. For all the convenience offered by virtual visits, they make it more difficult to administer injections or assess how patients are responding to medication. Difficulty obtaining refills or necessary lab work can be barriers to medication adherence, as well. Care coordination is especially important now, says Dr. Ehret, who also suggests that providers consider giving patients extra refills when warranted—and check in on patients most at risk for medication nonadherence.

Featuring: Megan Ehret, PharmD, MS, BCPP Associate Professor at the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy and PsychU Pharmacist Corner Advisor Joseph Cirrincione, PharmD, MBA Medical Science Liaison, Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc.

Megan Ehret, PharmD, MS, BCPP, is Associate Professor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice & Science at the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy. A board-certified psychiatric pharmacist, she is also PsychU’s Pharmacist Corner Section Advisor.

Joseph Cirrincione, PharmD, MBA, is Medical Science Liaison for Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc.

Speakers are paid consultants or employees of Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. PsychU is supported by Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. (OPDC), Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. (OAPI), and Lundbeck, LLC – committed supporters of the mental health treatment community.

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No CME or CEU credits are available through any of the resources provided by PsychU. Some of the contributors may be paid consultants for OPDC, OAPI, and / or Lundbeck, LLC.

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In January 2020, a front page article in the New York Times by Ellen Gabler hit the pharmacy profession like a thunderbolt: How Chaos at Chain Pharmacies is Putting Patients at Risk. For many pharmacists, every word of it rang true - and propelled Wes Hickman from obscurity to pharmacy celebrity.

Dr. Hickman’s posts on the social media platform Reddit, announcing his decision to go out on his own, caught the attention of the NY Times. His experiences gave voice to the frustrations and fears of many like him.

He is now the sole proprietor of an independent pharmacy bearing his name in Leland, N.C., just outside of Wilmington. We spoke with him recently on a weekday morning, as he was preparing to open his pharmacy and serve the people of the town where he was raised and still lives with his young family.

Here's the original NYT Article featuring Wes Hickman:

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/31/health/pharmacists-medication-errors.html

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We welcome our newest host, pharmacy student at the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy ‘22 Ms. Brooke E. Kulusich

Brooke mentions: "Throughout pharmacy school, my passion for patient care has remained the driving force in my career. I have gained a deep appreciation for the vital role of pharmacists in the community and have been inspired to scale my impact beyond the individual patient level. As one of the most highly-regulated industries, pharmacy presents a unique opportunity to engage clinicians in shaping policies that carry our profession forward. Through Gavel & Pestle, I hope to share my passion for the intersection of healthcare and the law and look forward to learning alongside our audience through conversations with experts.

As a third-year student pharmacist, I am interested in a career in pharmacy law or association management that would enable me to leverage my patient care experiences to advance policy decisions and improve patient access to care. Upon graduation, I hope to pursue a clinical or commercial role in a healthcare, government, private sector or public sector leadership position."

Contact us today for a Gavel & Pestle Podcast episode appearance.

Today's episode is sponsored by CEimpact:

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"Twenty minutes is an eternity in our business, where literally every second counts," says Priyank, who owns three pharmacies in New York: one in the Bronx and two in Yonkers. "The Real-Time Prescription Benefit solution has essentially solved this problem for us, while at the same time, providing a much better experience for our patients."

Priyank says his road to pharmacy ownership felt inevitable. "I've always wanted to help people, and I've always had an interest in health care." That's why instances of patients having to leave the pharmacy without their medications were especially heartbreaking. "This was happening multiple times per day, to maybe 20% of our patients, and the logical result was an increase in non-adherence."

Priyank's trio of pharmacies includes Felicity Pharmacy in the Bronx, and Getty Square Pharmacy and Health Rx Pharmacy in Yonkers. Both Felicity and Getty Square serve patients who mostly rely on Medicare and Medicaid.

Priyank Patel owners of 3 pharmacies: Felicity Pharmacy in the Bronx, and Getty Square Pharmacy and Health Rx Pharmacy in Yonkers. Both Felicity and Getty Square serve patients who mostly rely on Medicare and Medicaid. Stated in the blog

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Atopic Dermatitis is not extensively taught in pharmacy curriculum. With several international medical societies publishing updated guidelines and newly approved medications, it's time for a review. Clinicians can learn ways to help treat patients under the skin.

This episode is accredited for CPE. Subscribe at CEimpact (https://www.ceimpact.com/pharmacist) and claim your CE today!

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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Medical PotCast host Joe Friedman interviews Cannabis Industry Consultant Shanna Perry.

For the last 10 years, Shanna Perry has been entrenched in the American cannabis industry. Ms. Perry has lived and worked in West Palm Beach, Los Angeles, Denver, New York City and in Las Vegas. After earning her degree in audio engineering and broadcasting, Ms. Perry served as Director of Events for five CBS AM/FM radio stations. After leaving that position in 2010 she became interested in learning more about the cannabis industry and how she could position herself for a successful career in the cannabis space. Motivated to self educate, she lived in Denver, NYC, FL, and Las Vegas. Each move brought new knowledge, new experiences, and a greater understanding of economics and the cannabis industry. In 2014, recognizing Nevada was positioned for enormous growth in both the medical and recreational cannabis channels, Ms. Perry took up residence in Las Vegas and became an original member of the Las Vegas Medical Marijuana Association. Pioneering herself into the industry’s foundation, she was the first professional to successfully present and sell mainstream advertisers to a leading, Nevada-based, medical cannabis lifestyle publication. She moved easily from media to advising, honing her brand, SHANNABIS, at conventions and within the industry. Strategically using social media platforms enabled her to build her contact list along with her brand. Within three years, she became one of Las Vegas’ most influential and trusted advocates for cannabis.

As a bona fide consultant on all aspects of cannabis, Ms. Perry has served as an advisor to government regulators, business owners, law enforcement, physicians, and attorneys globally.

She is known for her honesty, vitality, and passion for the cannabis industry. Her well-roundedness and education, coupled with her personal and professional experiences, are the cornerstones of SHANNABIS. Making her truly, one of the cannabis industries’ most valuable resources.

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Genetic mutations can result in anything from different hair colors to conditions like muscular dystrophy or cystic fibrosis, but did you know that the hands of fate can also dole out genetic superpowers? In this episode, our non-GMO hosts discuss three genetic mutations that result in abilities some consider to be... unnatural. 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.Additional music and sounds by FesliyanstudiosAll Rights Reserved

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The future of healthcare is precision dosing of medications guided by biosensors and other patient specific factors. The future of community pharmacy may include experts in 3D printing of medications who are remotely monitoring populations and crafting precise doses. Alvaro Goyanes, is the Co-Founder and Director of Development for FabRx a medication 3D printing company.

FabRx has created user friendly software, a knowledge base of excipients and a 3D printer, MediMaker, so that pharmacists and Pharma can unlock the power of this novel technology. Listen in as David Berkowitz and Alvaro talk about use cases, challenges and the future of medication 3D printing.

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The opioid epidemic is helping reduce prescriptions for opioid-based pharmacotherapy. However, parallel to this drop has been an increase in gabapentin and pregabalin prescriptions. Why has this occurred and what should the clinician know about this phenomenon?

Additional Resources/References: Trends, Patient and Prescriber Characteristics in Gabapentinoid Use in a Sample of United States Ambulatory Care Visits from 2003 to 2016. Zhou L, Bhattacharjee S, Kwoh CK, Tighe PJ, Malone DC, Slack M, Wilson DL, Brown JD, Lo-Ciganic WH. J Clin Med. 2019 Dec 29;9(1):83. doi:10.3390/jcm9010083.

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In this episode of Beyond the Sig, Brooke Kulusich, a third-year student pharmacist at the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy, chats with Deborah Bowers, pharmacist and owner of Yorkville Pharmacy in York, South Carolina, and Cheri Schmidt, Director of Clinical Pharmacy at Medicap Pharmacy in Ames, Iowa. These CPESN luminaries talk medication synchronization, expanding the roles of pharmacy technicians, immunizations, and diabetes management to kick off a new progression of Flip the Pharmacy.

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All in for Specialty: How to Make Lasting Change in Patients’ Lives through Industry Standards and Guidance.”

Participants are: Lee Ann Stember, President & CEO of NCPDP

Sheila Arquette, President & CEO of National Association of Specialty Pharmacy

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Listen in as our panel of independent pharmacy owners engages in a no-holds-barred discussion that addresses rural pharmacy to Wall Street, pharmacy education to politics, and everything in-between.

Host: Monique Whitney

Special Guests: Deborah Keaveny, Dave Bagot, Jeremy Counts, Nathan Mair

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In this episode, I discuss the unique challenges of 2020, how to make an exit strategy, and how to take this time to improve your business.

“We're here to tell you, I jumped off the proverbial cliff. I flatlined. And here's how I bounced back.” – Anne Arvizu

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In this episode of Occupation Station, Dr. Kelly Cycon takes us from her early days as a lab technician at ZeptoMetrix, then called Cellular Products, to her current role as Director of Virology. Becoming frustrated at her inability to troubleshoot problems that were coming up, Dr. Cycon, at the encouragement of the company’s president, she made the choice to enroll in graduate school. Listen now to hear more about Dr. Cycon’s journey.

Kelly Cycon, Ph.D, Director of Virology; Biotechnology & Infectious Disease

ZeptoMetrix Corporation

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Sodium Glucose Co-Transporter-2 Inhibitors, a medication class for the treatment of diabetes, is now showing benefits in other medical conditions, like heart failure and kidney disease. Is this a class effect?

Additional Resources/References: McGuire DK, Shih WJ, Cosentino F, et al. Association of SGLT2 Inhibitors With Cardiovascular and Kidney Outcomes in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes: A Meta-analysis . JAMA Cardiol. Published online October 07, 2020. doi:10.1001/jamacardio.2020.4511

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APhA President Michael D. Hogue talks with distinguished vaccine expert John Grabenstein about the two leading COVID-19 vaccine candidates. They discuss characteristics of each vaccine and the implications for delivery and dispensing.

Excerpted from the Nov. 5 episode of APhA’s weekly webinar on COVID-19. Listeners are invited to download a PDF copy of the webinar slides that are referenced in the episode.

APhA COVID-19 Resources: Know the Facts

https://www.pharmacist.com/coronavirus/practice-resources

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Steve Hoffart, PharmD, operates a truly amazing pharmacy. Magnolia Pharmacyis a 5000+ square foot facility in Magnolia, TX , about twenty-five miles north of Houston.

Hoffart is a true innovator, successfully jumping into point-of-care testing 4 or 5 years ago. He also does compounding, successfully stocks and sales professional grade nutraceuticals. In this episode of Pharmacy CrossRoads I talk with Steve and he shares a little bit about how he got into both of these areas.

Steve and I are also joined by Jenni Zilka, Senior Vice President of the Good Neighbor Pharmacy and the two of them jump in a bit deeper on how Steve has used social media to support all the various services his pharmacy provides. Here’s your chance to learn from two experts on ways you can make better use of your social media opportunities.

Learn more about Community Pharmacy partners at Good Neighbor Pharmacy

https://www.mygnp.com/

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The Future of Pharmacy Podcast, presented by Omnicell

Every day it seems, health system pharmacy leaders face new challenges. Learn how the Autonomous Pharmacy is intended to simplify medication management, and enable pharmacists and other clinicians to practice at the top of their licenses.

Host:

Ken Perez

Vice President, Healthcare Policy, Omnicell

Guests:

Jennifer Tryon, PharmD, MS, FASHP

Associate Vice President and Chief Pharmacy Officer, Wake Forest Baptist Health

Jim Stevenson, PharmD, FASHP, FFIP

Vice President, Medication System Strategy, Omnicell

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World Diabetes Day (WDD) was created in 1991 by IDF and the World Health Organization in response to growing concerns about the escalating health threat posed by diabetes. World Diabetes Day became an official United Nations Day in 2006 with the passage of United Nation Resolution 61/225. It is marked every year on 14 November, the birthday of Sir Frederick Banting, who co-discovered insulin along with Charles Best in 1922.

WDD is the world’s largest diabetes awareness campaign reaching a global audience of over 1 billion people in more than 160 countries. The campaign draws attention to issues of paramount importance to the diabetes world and keeps diabetes firmly in the public and political spotlight.

The World Diabetes Day campaign aims to be the: Platform to promote IDF advocacy efforts throughout the year. Global driver to promote the importance of taking coordinated and concerted actions to confront diabetes as a critical global health issue

The campaign is represented by a blue circle logo that was adopted in 2007 after the passage of the UN Resolution on diabetes. The blue circle is the global symbol for diabetes awareness. It signifies the unity of the global diabetes community in response to the diabetes epidemic.

Every year, the World Diabetes Day campaign focuses on a dedicated theme that runs for one or more years. The theme for World Diabetes Day 2020 is The Nurse and Diabetes. Messaging and materials will start to be made available during the second quarter of 2020.

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Mental Health has hit its highest peak and yet there is such a stigma. We are dealing with the greatest mental health crisis ever and it’s so important to keep spreading awareness and education.

Today we invite Dr. Bela Patel, PharmD and Dr. Deepti Gandhi, MD to talk about Mental Health on our series. Both of these health care providers have over 20 years of excellence in their fields.

Dr. Bela Patel, PharmD is a Pharmacist and a Holistic Health Coach who uses her medical background and her passion for wellness to help her clients with simple yet powerful tools to address both mental and physical health conditions.

Dr. Deepti Gandhi, MD is a Family Medicine Physician who has a interest in lifestyle medicine. She believes that mental health is integral to an overall sense of well-being. Dr. Gandhi is passionate about empowering her patients to take control of their own health and wellness.

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@wholisticpharmacist

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Like physicians, pharmacists often have to spend a lot of time on administrative tasks that take away from patient interaction, and in the case of pharmacists, sometimes, these tasks can also introduce potential for errors that can threaten patient safety.

In an interview, Heidi Polek, strategic program manager, DrFirst, and Christopher Antypas, owner and president, Asti’s Pharmacy, can address some of these tasks and how technology is making a difference in the pharmacist workflow.

Heidi delves into the potential for errors at the start of the pharmacy workflow (especially amid high volumes) and how new technology (with AI) can help by accurately identifying details of an incoming prescription as well as matching the prescription to the drugs on a pharmacy’s shelves.

Chris discusses best practices for efficient and secure communication, which has become even more critical amid the COVID pandemic as patients do not visit as often and as some pharmacies close their doors to walk-ins. Chris will shares perspective as a practicing pharmacist and how he has leveraged communication tools - like Backline, a secure communication tool (provided by DrFirst) - and other strategies and techniques - during COVID to stay in touch with patients as well as providers.

Our Guests:

Heidi Polek, Strategic Program Manager for DrFirst

Heidi is a registered pharmacist with 30 years of experience, including extensive community pharmacy work in WNY where she managed patient care plans, administered immunizations, and worked closely with area practitioners on patient care initiatives. As a Regional Pharmacy Manager for a local pharmacy chain, Heidi developed and implemented a company-wide pharmacist based immunization program, and spearhead the addition of MTM services for pharmacy patients. She was a leader in establishing area Drug Take Back events across eight WNY counties, working closely with the University at Buffalo School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences and the DEA to provide staffing and support for their bi-annual events. Heidi is a past Board Member of the Pharmacist’s Association of WNY and has actively participated in multiple committees of the Maryland Pharmacist Association. Currently, Heidi is a Strategic Program Manager for DrFirst, a leading provider of innovative technology solutions that connect healthcare touchpoints. She is passionate about arming the pharmacy industry with new technologies that can assist them in evolving their business models and optimizing patient outcomes.”

Christopher R. Antypas, PharmD Owner / President / COO Asti’s Pharmacy

Pittsburg, PA

Chris joined Asti’s in 2012 and is responsible for coordinating both clinical programs and business operations. To date, he has worked exclusively for independent pharmacies across multiple states where he has gained unique and valuable experience in retail, long term care, compounding, and specialty pharmacy services. At Asti’s Pharmacy, Chris has used his deep knowledge of managed care, to develop a robust financial-assistance program that has saved patients over $100,000 on medication costs to date. His goals are to develop cutting-edge programs that will impact patient care on a large scale. Chris is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy. He lives in Canonsburg with his wife, 2 daughters and son. When not working, he enjoys spending time with his family.

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Kelly C. Lee, PharmD, MAS, BCPP, FCCP, shares her experience in setting up a pharmacist-led medication therapy management program (MTM) in an outpatient mental health clinic. Dr. Lee discusses the challenges, opportunities, and essential components of a successful program which centers on a strong collaborative relationship with psychiatrists. Dr. Lee, a Board-Certified Psychiatric Pharmacist, is the Residency Program Director of the PGY2 Psychiatric Pharmacy Residency at the University of California San Diego (UCSD), and a member of the Specialty Council for Psychiatric Pharmacy for the Board of Pharmaceutical Specialties.

For more information on the pharmacist-led medication therapy management program discussed by Dr. Lee please see “Development of a pharmacist–psychiatrist collaborative medication therapy management clinic”, published online by the Journal of American Pharmacist Association in the November/December 2012 edition.

https://www.psychu.org/implementation-pharmacist-led-psychiatric-medication-therapy-management-clinic/

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Vancomycin, despite being around for decades, keeps having updates to dosing, formulations, and monitoring. It's important to stay updated on this vital medication for hospital and infusion center practitioners. Are you ready for the changes?

Additional Resources/References: https://www.idsociety.org/practice-guideline/vancomycin/

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Description:

How is it possible that we don't know how a drug, once called the most dangerous drug in the world, actually works? Well, meet Tylenol, the drug with many names and even more potential pathways.

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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Stonebriar Pharmacy owner Hussam Hamoush

Hussam Hamoush, PharmD (email)

Pharmacy Manager/Owner

Stonebriar Pharmacy was founded in 2012 and has been a staple in the Frisco community. We are a PCAB Accredited compounding pharmacy specializing in hormone replacement, pet compounds, and medication therapy management.

Hussam is originally from North Carolina and moved to Texas after graduating from pharmacy school in 2012. He is pictured above with his beautiful wife. He loves the Carolina Panthers and is a HUGE UNC Tarheels fan. He still plays soccer locally with a team and enjoys local restaurants and a coffee connoisseur.

This PPN Episode is sponsored by CEimpact & their podcast GameChangers, the first podcast infused with continuing education credits for pharmacists, listen here:

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A recently published Serial cross-sectional analysis of National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey data has been published suggesting that overall blood pressure control in adults with hypertension over the last 4 years has declined.

Why is this? What tips can the pharmacist and prescriber use to improve control? Can these professionals work together to improve BP control? Can we survive under pressure?

Additional Resources/References: Muntner P, Hardy ST, Fine LJ, et al. Trends in Blood Pressure Control Among US Adults With Hypertension, 1999-2000 to 2017-2018. JAMA. 2020;324(12):1190–1200. doi:10.1001/jama.2020.14545

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Kimber Boothe, PharmD, is a Connector and Pharmovator!

Dr Boothe serves as a career coach, consultant, speaker, and trainer.

As a Connector, she is driven to help people grow as connectors so they can excel in all areas of life - self, family/friends, career, and community through topics including: Career Development, Personal Development, Strategic Execution, and Productivity Improvement.

As a Pharmovator, Dr Boothe serves to advance innovative pharmacy leadership to expand roles and resources to solve medication use challenges, and provide engaging careers for pharmacists and technicians.

A connector is an expert at connecting and uniting people, knowledge, and resources and their success stems from bringing a level of energy and clarity for themselves and others.

Connect with Dr. Kimber Boothe here:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberboothe/

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Brandi Bernoskie discusses the value of phased approaches, the benefits of universal design, and her current guilty pleasure.

"Your spirit, brilliance, and personality are never going to be fully mapped out on the pages of a website." - Brandi Bernoskie

Learn more about this episode of The Corepreneur Podcast with Anne Arvizu at www.annearvizu.com/08

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When student pharmacists are involved in practice transformation efforts, it can be mutually beneficial for both the student and the community pharmacy.

In this episode of Beyond the Sig, Brooke Kulusich, a third-year student pharmacist at the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy, chats with Dr. Nicole Pezzino, Assistant Professor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice and Director of Community Outreach and Innovation at Wilkes University Nesbit School of Pharmacy. Nicole shares her passion for community pharmacy practice transformation and innovative ways to engage students in these efforts.

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New flexibilities in delivering flu vaccinations could be a ‘game-changer’, but without them, pharmacies may struggle to run a flu vaccination program at all this winter.

Pharmacies are preparing for what is expected to be a surge in flu vaccinations this year as Americans are putting a greater focus on staying healthy amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Pharmacies are preparing for what is expected to be a surge in flu vaccinations this year as Americans are putting a greater focus on staying healthy amid the coronavirus pandemic.

In anticipation of that double whammy of flu and covid-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, flu vaccine manufacturers have boosted production by about 15 percent, to record levels, with nearly 200 million doses for the United States. During the 2019-2020 flu season, more than the 175 million doses were churned out, industry officials said.

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Antimicrobial resistance is the ability of a pathogenic microbe to develop a resistance to the effects of an antimicrobial medication. The term antibiotic resistance is a subset of AMR, as it applies to bacteria that become resistant to antibiotics.

Dr. Ravina Kullar is an Infectious Diseases global expert and researcher, who has spent almost 15 years researching in the infectious diseases space. She is actively leading strategies worldwide to educate the public about various infectious diseases topics. She has been invited to provide 3 TED talks, sharing her own personal patient stories and providing action items that everyone can implement to be a part of the solution of infectious diseases outbreaks. She has published over 40 research papers, and has been an invited speaker worldwide, educating both clinicians and the public.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Kullar has served as a public health advocate and leader, educating the public via various media outlets. She founded duXsana (https://duxsana.com/), where she, serving as the infectious diseases expert, and her team of construction experts and interior designers have guided businesses in reopening safely, keeping infection prevention at the forefront.

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The LoDoCo2 Trial suggested that colchicine may improve outcomes in patients with cardiovascular disease. Can a 3,000 year old drug still be a miracle?

Additional Resources/References: Nidorf SM, Fiolet ATL, Mosterd A, et al; LoDoCo2 Trial Investigators. Colchicine in Patients with Chronic Coronary Disease. N Engl J Med. 2020 Aug 31. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa2021372. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 32865380.

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Happy Halloween!

Join our spooky (g)hosts as we serve up scares in our 2020 Halloween special episode! This week we'll be analyzing the realism of a well-known "creepypasta" (scary story shared around the internet) from 2010 known as the "Russian Sleep Experiment." Following this analysis, we're excited to share our very own take on creepypasta! Cal shares an original scary story titled "The Overnight Pharmacist."

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 and for that exclusive interview.

Featuring Evil Rising and Dark Shadows by fesliyanstudios.

Also featuring "Horror Ambience" from ESN productions.

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Dolores Hirschmann discusses how to make the most of the quarantine, how to create a scalable business plan, and how to pivot your business during COVID.

"This is the world where everything you thought was never going to be possible is happening." - Dolores Hirschmann.

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Pharmacy CrossRoads Interview Sheet

Podcast #3 – Introducing Bruce Kneeland; The Road Trip Guy

In the Third Episode of the brand-new podcast series called Pharmacy CrossRoads, Todd Eury, founder and CEO of The Pharmacy Podcast Network Interviews Pharmacy CrossRoads host Bruce Kneeland. Kneeland talks about how he became the Road Trip guy, and explains just what a road trip entrails. We think you’ll be surprised at how much work goes into organizing one. More importantly Kneeland tells us for of the key pharmacy success principles has distilled from the hundreds of interviews he has held with pharmacy owners all across the country. . So, Bruce, to start can you provide a brief overview of your career in pharmacy - who are you, and what brought you to this point? Whew, so, that’s a lot of jobs – how did all of that lead to becoming The Road Trip guy What are the biggest take ways that apply to our listeners today – you know – with low reimbursement, egregious audits, DIR fees, mail order, etc. What have you learned that will help pharmacy owners today?

Do something other than pharmacy and do it exceptionally well Atmosphere, ambiance, looks matters Most people won’t, but a few will pay Have a “can do” attitude. Grit Management matters

Have a noble purpose Sell you staff Delegate Be flexible, try new things, fail forward So what is a road trip – do you just get in your car and take off and drop in on pharmacies

Have an idea, theme Get magazine to cover Find a sponsor Search for exceptional pharmacies

Not all pharmacies get to be those that work with the sponsor Separated by about 200-300 miles, leap frog Not doing the same thing – something special Call to see if they will, a few won’t or can’t Schedule the visit Make travel arrangements

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Pharmacy benefit management companies – PBMs – are currently at the center of one of the hottest debates in pharmacy. But what are they, and why do many believe they’re undermining patient care?

Antonio Caccia, APhA’s new senior director for disruptive innovation and practice transformation, joins us to talk about what he found when pulled back the curtain on PBM practices in Ohio, and needs to be done to make pharmacy right again.

Guests:

Antonio Caccia, Senior Advisor for Disruptive Innovation and Practice Transformation, American Pharmacists Association

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Today’s ‘Transforming a Nation’ Podcast episode 5 in the series, focuses on ending the inexcusable Sexual Harassment in the Profession of Pharmacy. Our host of this episode is Dr. Rebecca Smith @RebeccaESmith on Twitter, who started bringing massive awareness to this reoccurring issue.

See tweet here:

https://twitter.com/rebeccaraesmith/status/1308161152988270592?s=20

Rebecca's guests are always testifying about their experiences with Sexual Harassment in pharmacy, including Brooke Barlow, PharmD who's a PGY2 Critical Care Pharmacy Resident at University of Kentucky, Ashley Barlow PharmD PGY2 Oncology Pharmacy Resident at MD Anderson Cancer Center, and Jackie Johnston, PharmD a Surgical Trauma Neuro ICU PharmD & Clinical Assistant Professor PGY-1 RPD.

References:

Addressing Sexual and Gender Harassment in Pharmacy Education to Improve Provider Wellness and Patient Care

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7223926/

Frequency and severity of sexual harassment in pharmacy practice in Ohio

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10533349/

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The fear of a "Twindemic," an influenza and COVID-19, double pandemic is starting to rise. But what does the data say about this fear? Is the US in double trouble with BOGO viral infections?

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2020 has been a challenging year for everyone, but especially for healthcare workers on the front lines. Due to this, it’s more important now than ever, that pharmacy technicians practice at the very top of their license. While boards of pharmacy have traditionally limited pharmacy technician practice from performing such tasks like final product verification, administering immunizations to patients, or performing CLIA-waived point of care testing, more and more states are undergoing the process of reviewing, discussing, and in some cases changes their rules to permit properly trained technicians to perform these and other tasks. To further seize on this trend, NHA has spearheaded an initiative to bring together representatives from some of the biggest pharmacy organizations in the industry.

The initiative, The Coalition for the Advancement of Pharmacy Technician Practice, aims to work together to stay up to date with current state boards of pharmacy that are discussing this very important topic, and to engage other state boards of pharmacy to consider broadening pharmacy technician scope of practice. By bringing together retail pharmacy giants like Albertsons Companies, Walmart, Kroger and Walgreens, along with state pharmacy associations, pharmacy academicians, and organizations such as the Pharmacy Technician Educators Council, the coalition’s collective voice and singular mission is to further expedite the spread of states allowing pharmacy technicians to do more. This support from the industry will be key to continuing to elevate the pharmacy profession across the nation.

In this episode, OnScript brings together representatives from some of the coalition’s partnering organizations to discuss the importance of expanding pharmacy technician roles and the positive impact that has been realized in those states that have already expanded pharmacy technician practice. It is fitting and timely that this discussion happen on Pharmacy Technician’s Day to show pharmacy technicians that the industry recognizes the important role they play in all pharmacies and how critical it is to advocate and be an additional voice for the technician workforce, and also pass on the gratitude that each of these organizations have for the work technicians are doing everyday. You don’t want to miss this episode!

For more information on the Coalition for the Advancement of Pharmacy Technician Practice, or to contact the coalition if you and/or organization want to get involved, please visit www.pharmtechcoalition.com.

Special Guests:

Dr. Shane Desselle, PhD, FAPhA – Professor, Touro University California College of Pharmacy

President, Applied Pharmacy Solutions

Editor, Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy

Todd Eury - Founder & CEO of the Pharmacy Podcast Network

Kevin Hope – Executive Director Pharmacy Technician Educators Council (PTEC)

Director of CE and Compliance, PharmCon (FreeCE.com)

Rob Geddes – Director, Pharmacy Legislative and Regulatory Affairs, Albertsons Companies, Inc.

Deanna Seiler – Director, Clinical Services and Professional Relations, Walmart

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Description: The mammalian meat allergy, or alpha-gal allergy, has eluded physicians for decades. Rising in prevalence over the past few years, it's time to shine a light on the hidden danger of tick bites. Featuring a special interview with Kelly Kerr, the composer of our intro music and wife of Shane, this episode will enlighten and entertain you.

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 and for that exclusive interview.

Additional music by fesliyanstudios.

Also featuring "The Lark Ascending" composed by Ralph Vaughn Williams.

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Dr. Valerie Rein discusses Patriarchy Stress Disorder, the nervous system's involvement in trauma, and leadership development strategies for the workplace.

“The hallmark of trauma is disconnection from parts of ourselves that are affected by the experience." - Dr. Valerie Rein.

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Healthcare has many opportunities to better leverage technology. The chance to get involved in technology and healthcare is easier than you might think. Everyone can have, maybe everyone should have, a role in improving technology and healthcare. Hackathons offer one way in helping connect those with a passion for technology, healthcare, and love to "show not just tell" how healthcare can be better.

The PittChallenge 2020 will be the fourth annual University of Pittsburgh’s School of Pharmacy large-scale, student-run hackathon. Over the weekend of October 23rd to 25th 2020, students from across the United States will gather virtually for 48 hours (from registration to closing ceremony) to build the coolest and most innovative web, mobile, and hardware health applications; meet amazing people; and win prizes and awards.

This year's event will be special in many ways to account for factors like COVID-19. It will feature participants with representation from top computer science and pharmacy schools around the nation. A strong focus will be placed on innovative ideas to address areas affected by COVID-19 such as telehealth, remote working/learning environments, combating social isolation, and more.

Listen in on this conversation between David Berkowitz PharmD, PittChallenge leader Britney Stottlemeyer (PharmD, '21, and Ravi Patel, PharmD) as they discuss how events like these possible to allow anyone at any experience level to help change healthcare.

Learn more about the PittChallenge hackathon at www.PittChallenge.com or reachout at PittChallengeHackathon@gmail.com. Let's Change Healthcare Together!

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Updated osteoporosis guidelines have arrived from the American Association of Clinical Endocrinology. The AACE guidelines include different recommendations from the 2017 National Osteoporosis Foundation guidelines, primarily due to new anabolic agents. Learn about a newly created a new patient risk stratified category, the role of bisphosphonates, and how to approach patient care.

Additional Resources/References:

FRAX calculator: US version https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/FRAX/tool.aspx?country=9; AACE osteoporosis guidelines

https://www.aace.com/disease-stateresources/reproductive-and-gonad/clinical-practiceguidelines-recent-news-and-updates

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Pharmacists can monitor medication adherence in several ways, in addition to traditional pill counting. Drs. Megan Ehret and Nathaniel Rickles discuss new innovations in technology that can be used to address medication nonadherence.

Megan Ehret, PharmD, MS, BCPP, is the Pharmacist Corner PsychU Section Advisor of PsychU. Ms. Ehret earned her Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of Toledo in Ohio and a Master’s in Clinical and Translational Research at the University of Connecticut Health Center. Ms. Ehret completed a Psychiatry Pharmacy Residency at Louis Stokes Cleveland Veterans Affairs Medical Center and a Psychopharmacology and Pharmacogenomics Fellowship at Nova Southeastern University.

Nathaniel Rickles, PhD, BCPP is an Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice, School of Pharmacy at University of Connecticut. Mr. Rickles’ primary research interests include improving the roles of community pharmacists to improve medication adherence and safety in vulnerable populations such as those with mental illness and older adults. Mr. Rickles earned his Doctor of Pharmacy from Philadelphia College of Pharmacy & Science.

Speakers are paid consultants of Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc.

Disclaimer: The information provided through PsychU is intended for the educational benefit of mental health care professionals and others who support mental health care. It is not intended as, nor is it a substitute for, medical care, advice, or professional diagnosis. Health care professionals should use their independent medical judgement when reviewing PsychU's educational resources. Users seeking medical advice should consult with a health care professional.

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Special Guest, best selling author, Brendan Kane

Brendan Kane Growth strategist Brendan Kane has the answer and will show you how—in 30 days or less. A wizard of the social media sphere, Kane has built online platforms for A-listers including Taylor Swift and Rihanna. He’s advised brands such as MTV, Skechers, Vice and IKEA on how to establish and grow their digital audience and engagement. Kane has spent his career discovering the best tools to turn any no-name into a top influencer simply by speaking into a camera or publishing a popular blog—and now he’ll share his secrets with you.

In One Million Followers, Kane gives readers a gimmick-free step-by-step checklist that will teach you how to: Gain an authentic, dedicated, and diverse online following from scratch Create personal, unique, and valuable content that will engage your core audience Build a multi-media brand through platforms like Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Snapchat, and LinkedIn

Featuring in-depth interviews with celebrities, influencers, and marketing experts, One Million Followers is the ultimate guide to building your worldwide brand and unlocking all the benefits social media has to offer. It’s time to stop being a follower and start being a leader.

Hook Point

Hook Point: How to Stand Out in a 3-Second World, by out of the box thinker Brendan Kane, breaks down the most effective strategies to generate new opportunities, innovate and scale your business, and create a compelling brand — both online and off — so you can thrive in the new micro-attention world in which we live.

ONE MILLION FOLLOWERS BOOK

BRENDAN KANE IS AN OUTSIDE THE BOX THINKER WHO EMPOWERS BRANDS TO SCALE, EXPAND AND ACCELERATE THEIR BUSINESSES AND INFLUENCE.

https://brendanjkane.com/

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In today's episode, we talk about the reasons why work ethic works against us, the five P's of creating structure, and the value of imperfection. And you will learn what productivity really means, how leaders can be more vulnerable, and why it's so important to prioritize happiness.

"When you allow other people to lift you up and to help you, you are really bringing them into your circle and making them feel more a part of your team and that's more powerful than anything else." - Tonya Dalton.

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APhA Past President Nancy Alvarez interviews pharmacist, Jake Nichols, whose 15-year narcotics habit cost him a high-profile career and led to criminal charges for writing fake prescriptions and diverting drugs.

Jake Nichols is the Principal, Clinical Strategy Officer at axialHealthcare Specialist in Medications for Addiction Treatment (MAT)

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Q: What might parents and teachers expect to see regarding children’s mental health as they begin school this fall?

A: Worry or anxiety during this period would be expected and is a normal response. Children’s adjustment to the new school format, whether it’s remote or hybrid, would vary a lot based on age and a child’s individual personality or temperament, as well as the family’s overall experience of the pandemic. Both the disease aspects of the pandemic and also the economic stressors—if a parent or caregiver has lost a job, if there has been income or residential instability—are all part of the child’s experience and will play a role in the child’s adjustment. Some children could be experiencing the pandemic as a traumatic event—for instance if they’ve lost a grandparent or a loved one to COVID complications.

In younger kids, psychological distress might manifest as new or worsening behavioral problems, difficulty separating from parents or caregivers, or somatic symptoms such as aches and pains or changes in sleep or appetite. Older kids can also experience somatic symptoms, as well as fear, nervousness, stress, irritability, and hypervigilance. In the academic context, symptoms could include difficulty concentrating, difficulty with motivation, or school refusal.

A recent study in the U.S. that surveyed parents suggests that about 27% of parents and roughly 14% of children are experiencing worsening mental health problems during the pandemic. Rates of distress were highest among families with young children, who may have lost access to child care, and among single-parent families. We also know that some communities or subgroups have been disproportionately affected by the pandemic, including underresourced or minority communities, and children in these communities may be at higher risk for mental health concerns. Also, children with preexisting mental health concerns, children who have learning disabilities or any other challenges that have required individualized learning plans, and children with medical vulnerabilities may experience greater adjustment issues or mental health concerns at this time.

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Imagine this: going to school for eight years, receiving a degree, and becoming a successful pharmacist. Sounds like the American dream, right?

Well… that’s exactly what many of you did. Truthfully, at some point becoming a pharmacist had to be your dream, and most likely will be something that you really like for the rest of your life. But many of you might like to dabble in a side hustle and one of the most lucrative (long term) side hustles is real estate.

Investing in real estate can change your life and your lifestyle. With a little bit of patience and some research, it can deliver more of everything; more time, more control of in your life, and can even become a coaching business for other pharmacists interested in real estate.

Today's guest is Colin Carr. Colin Carr is the CEO of CARR.

CARR is the nation’s leading provider of commercial real estate services for healthcare tenants and buyers.

Every year, thousands of healthcare practices trust CARR to achieve the most favorable terms on their commercial real estate transactions. We handle both lease and purchase negotiations for providers of every specialty and size.

Whether you are renewing a lease, purchasing commercial real estate, starting your very first practice or looking to open an ambulatory surgery center, CARR has the expertise you need to navigate the process with the best team on your side.

Our expert representation includes market evaluation, site selection, purchase vs. lease comparison, lease analysis, negotiation strategy, timeline management, assembling your custom team and much more. We represent the interests of every type of healthcare specialty and truly understand the nuances and unique office space needs for your practice.

We realize the value of your time and work diligently to protect it. We help you avoid the costly pitfalls and obstacles associated with the complexities of a commercial real estate transaction. We remove the burden from your shoulders while showing you what it’s like to work with a team of true professionals, delivering at the highest level for each client, every time.

With our no conflict approach, you can rest assured that your interests are always first and protected.

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Medications are only 10 percent of total US healthcare expenditure, yet remain a focus of healthcare costs. In this Gamechangers episode, Geoff Wall and guest, Jake Galdo, will discuss two articles evaluating generic utilization on Medicare costs. By giving up brands, can we lower costs?

Additional Resource/Reference: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamacardiology/article-abstract/2770174 and https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2697695

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Danielle Roberts shares key topics that can help you prevent one of the biggest areas of failure in business: finances. Her unmatched expertise in the Medicare industry has led to many guest appearances and speaking opportunities. Her mission is to help boomers transition into Medicare and to flourish in their retirement years.

"No one in your business is going to work as hard on your business as you." - Danielle Roberts

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Join host Monique Whitney and guests John Vinson, Executive VP, and CEO of APA, and Greg Reybold, General Counsel and VP of Public Policy for GPhA as they discuss the possibilities and ramifications of the upcoming Rutledge v PCMA case before the Supreme Court, and how a decision, either way, could affect state PBM reform laws nationwide.

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Join US!!

https://cpha.com/event/dhx-virtual/

The 3-day experience will connect YOU with others unified in the mission to contribute to a healthier society.

Telehealth, remote patient monitoring, and precision medicine are rapidly transforming how health care is delivered and consumed. Join us as we explore opportunities to leverage digital health technologies and solutions to augment the care we provide today and shape the future of health.

During the conference, you will hear from industry leaders, digital health innovators, and visionary futurists! We invite everyone across the healthcare ecosystem to join us as we collectively explore health, well-being, and medication optimization through digital health integration. The possibilities are limitless as converging technologies are rapidly catalyzing the movement from health care to health.

DHX Virtual will be covered by Pharmacy Times and Pharmacy Podcast Network.

2019 on the First DHX Summit w/ Dr. Parisa Vatanka, PharmD, CTTS about the Digital Health Conference held by the California Pharmacist Association (CPhA).

https://omny.fm/shows/pharmacy-podcast-network/the-digital-health-conference-2019-ppn-episode-864

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For the first time ever, the U.S. Supreme Court is hearing a case that may determine the future of pharmacy for years to come. In Rutledge v. PCMA, which originated in Arkansas, the Court has been asked to decide if states can regulate the controversial business practices of pharmacy benefit managers. Oral arguments will be heard Oct. 6 in this potentially landmark case. The American Pharmacists Association joined several other pharmacy organizations in filing an amicus brief, submitting arguments to support the state of Arkansas.

Guests: Ilisa Bernstein, PharmD Senior VP for Pharmacy Practice and Government Affairs, APhA John Vinson, PharmD Chief Executive Officer, Arkansas Pharmacists Association

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Marketing For Open Enrollment

Approximately 10,000 people a day turn 65 in the United States. That’s a huge opportunity to gain new patients not only during Open Enrollment for Medicare Part D, but throughout the entire year. Before we dive into year around marketing, let’s talk about the more pressing time of Open Enrollment. With it starting next week, be sure you are helping your patients find the best plan for them.

Learn more here: https://www.grxmarketing.com/post/open-enrollment

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Digital health technology can be used in a variety of settings to increase adherence, engage patients, and measure outcomes. This includes within community, hospital, clinical, and retail pharmacies, where pharmacists fill and refill prescriptions, educate patients on medication side effects, review prescriptions for medication contraindications, provide vaccinations and other medical services, manage chronic conditions, and provide medication management services.

Many providers, including pharmacists, are adopting digital health solutions to increase their ability to provide efficient and effective care to the patients they serve.

In this interview, Dr. Timothy Aungst chats with Dr. Bob Pitasi about the potential opportunities digital health technologies present to the pharmacy profession, including remote enhanced chronic care management, integrated teleservice care, and digitally monitoring patient adherence. Finally, speakers discuss potential barriers to digital health adoption and utilization.

Timothy Aungst, Pharm.D., is an Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice at MCPHS University, in Worcester, Massachusettes. During his post-graduate training, he began writing for multiple companies about mHealth and digital health solutions, with a focus on mobile applications.

Since then, Dr. Aungst has conducted research on digital health technologies for pharmacy and published multiple peer review journal articles on the topic.

Robert Pitasi, Pharm.D., BCPP, MBA, is a Medical Science Liaison for Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc.Dr. Pitasi is a paid employee of Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc.

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Antibiotics are a risk factor for Clostridium difficile infections. Combining a review of the 2017 Infectious Diseases Society of America and recent literature for prophylactic therapies, learn how to care for patients between a rock and a hard place.

Additional Resource/Reference: https://learn.ceimpact.com/library/group/12/course/2313

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Today’s ‘Transforming a Nation’ Podcast episode 4 in the series, focuses on inexcusable Sexual Harassment in the Profession of Pharmacy with Brittany Bissell, PharmD is a Medical ICU Clinical Pharmacist and Adjunct Assistant Professor at the University of Kentucky & Mojdeh Heavner PharmD is Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacy Practice & Science at the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy.

The tweet from Dr. Rebecca Smith @RebeccaESmith on Twitter:

https://twitter.com/rebeccaraesmith/status/1308161152988270592?s=20

References:

Addressing Sexual and Gender Harassment in Pharmacy Education to Improve Provider Wellness and Patient Care

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7223926/

Frequency and severity of sexual harassment in pharmacy practice in Ohio

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10533349/

Sponsored by UltiGuard Safe Pack

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Dr. Christina Madison, PharmD & Dr. Leslie Asanga, PharmD, MBA, MPH talk about the mission of delivering public health with advance technologies embracing mobile applications, pharmacist's oversight, and collaboration with physicians.

About Dr. Christina Madison, PharmD

Dr. Madison is a past President of the Nevada Public Health Association who has been asked to share her clinical public health and infectious disease expertise with Local, State, and International Media outlets and NGO’s. She has an intimate knowledge of the impact public health messaging, policy, and legislation can have on communities.

A trusted and valued health care professional with 13 years of experience in Public Health and 16 year’s experience as a pharmacy professional. She has received multiple awards and recognitions including recent recognition by Pharmacy Times’ as a “Pharmacy Hero” in May 2020 for her patient education and pharmacy advocacy during COVID19.

She has also been recognized for her patient counseling skills and public health/vaccine advocacy and leadership including Silver Syringe Awards in 2010, 2013, 2014, and 2015, Public Health Leader of the Year 2014 from the Nevada Public Health Association, One to One Patient Counseling Award by Pharmacy Times in 2012 and 2014, and most recently being inducted as Fellow of the American College of Clinical Pharmacy for her sustained contributions to the organization and profession of pharmacy. Dr. Madison is currently an Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice with Roseman University of Health Sciences (RU).

She completed a pharmacy practice residency at the New Mexico VA Health Care System in 2005, she obtained board certification in ambulatory care pharmacist (BCACP) in 2011, has been credentialed with the Academy of HIV Medicine (AAHIVP) since 2013, and was elected Fellow of the American College of Clinical Pharmacy (FCCP) in 2018. She maintains two active clinical practices with Huntridge Family Clinic, which focuses on the LGTBQ community and is one of the largest providers of HIV prevention and gender affirming care services in the State of Nevada as well as Volunteers in Medicine of Southern Nevada (VMSN) where she offers immunization and communicable disease care.

Dr. Madison actively participates in both state and national pharmacy and healthcare organizations to facilitate awareness of healthcare policy, education, and advocacy. She is the Founder and CEO of The Public Health Pharmacist, PLLC a public health consulting firm. Currently she is helping individuals and businesses navigate the COVID19 global pandemic, providing Public Health PR Plans for getting businesses back in action and prepared for the next hurdles. Advocating for change to improve the health and wellness of vulnerable populations and the underserved is her passion and mission.

https://www.thepublichealthpharmacist.com/about

About Leslie Asanga, PharmD, MBA, MPH

Dr. Asanga is an experienced pharmacist and recently graduated from Yale University with a Master of Public Health degree. While at Yale, he took courses in Public Health Entrepreneurship, Startup Founder Studies, and Sustainable Innovations in Healthcare at the Yale School of Management. He is the CEO and co-founder of UrPharm which won the Thorne Prize at Startup Yale 2020. He also holds a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Roseman University of Health Sciences and an MBA with more than five years of healthcare experience. He is an innovator and passionate about creating healthcare ventures that create impact in vulnerable communities.

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Carrie Wilkerson talks about women in business, the qualities of a natural leader, and what leadership looks like -- as well as what it doesn't.

"We all have some level of leadership. Whether we choose to pick it up or not is a different thing." - Carrie Wilkerson.

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Pharmacy owner Trent Moore with Sav-Mor Pharmacy in Neoga Illinois joins First Financial Bank's Pharmacy Division Loan Officer Mr. Bo Garmon for our 3rd part of the series on strategic planning, expansion, and lending.

Pharmacy ownership is a big step that commonly requires gathering large sums of money in the form of bank loans. It can be difficult for prospective pharmacy owners to secure commercial loans because most banks are asset-based lenders.

One of an existing pharmacy’s biggest assets is the prescription files. Without understanding how pharmacies operate, commercial banks can place little value on these “blue sky” assets, despite their worth of potentially many hundreds of thousands of dollars.

First Financial Bank (FFB) is a customer-oriented community bank headquartered in El Dorado, Arkansas, and a national lender that specializes in industry-specific loans to pharmacists and veterinarians. Their pharmacy lending team includes current and past pharmacy owners with more than 75 years of combined pharmacy experience. Their expertise in working with independent pharmacies allows them to offer a range of flexible terms tailored to the unique situation of pharmacy ownership.

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In our second episode covering the opioid crisis, Stephanie McGrath, PharmD Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Pharmacists Care Network talks with pharmacist Alex Lavella, PharmD from Hilltop Pharmacy, a Flip the Pharmacy site. Alex shares details about their opioid crisis patient services and the impact they are having on their underserved community. Alex inspires us to be more than “just the pharmacist behind the counter” to take a stand in the fight against opioid misuse and abuse.

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Your Environment could be more important than Your DNA to Your Health

Ted Smith PhD., is an associate professor of environmental medicine and deputy director of the Envirome Institute at the University of Louisville School of Medicine. Smith is also the director of the Envirome Institute's Center for Healthy Air, Water and Soil.

Theodore R. Smith, Ph.D.

Associate Professor Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology

The human envirome is made up of all the environmental conditions that affect us.

Both genetic and environmental factors contribute to a person’s wellbeing and disease risk. Until now, the environmental effects on health has not been studied. There is no framework to understand our environment as a whole (the envirome) or the interactions between the natural, social, and personal domains. To understand how the environment increases or decreases risk for developing heart disease we must understand the impact the envirome and its specific domains have on health.Read the entire manuscript here.

The envirome is made up of everything around us. Natural Environment: everything that is not man-made like the weather, mountains and rivers, and plants and animals. Social Environment: how we organize ourselves into a society and build cities. Personal Environment: the lives we to build for ourselves, where we live, what we eat, and whether we chose to exercise or smoke.

The Envirome is made up of three inter-related types of environment – the natural, social, and personal domains of the external environment. Our characteristics come from interactions between our genes and our environments- both our envirome now and past enviromes that shaped our ancestors. The envirome shapes everything about a person, from their mental and physical development to disease risk and life span.

Natural Environment

The Natural environment includes cycles of night and day, rhythms of the seasons, altitude, latitude, and variations in exposure to sunshine and greenspaces profoundly affect human health and well-being.

Social Environment

The influence of the natural environment features is deeply transformed by urbanization through the social environment. The social environment includes the built environment, agricultural and industrial activities and pollution as well as culture, economic activities, and social networks. Through exposure to traffic, pollution, and occupational hazards, urbanization limits human health and creates disease risk. Moreover, large social networks cause disease inequities and health disparities by influencing access to healthcare, social cohesion, and socioeconomic status.

Personal Environment

Within the social environment, individuals create personal environments through individual lifestyle choices that improve their status or provide protection from threatening natural and social influences. Every personal environment is different, characterized by income, education, and lifestyle choices relating to nutrition, physical activity, sleep, and the use of recreational drugs, alcohol, and tobacco.

Why it Matters

The interactions between genetic and environmental factors enable human development and contribute to a person's wellbeing and disease risk. But, until now, how the environmental effects health has received little attention. Evaluation of environmental determinants of disease is limited by the lack of comprehensive omics approaches for integrating multiple environmental exposures. Hence, to understand the effects of the environment as a whole (envirome), it is important to delineate specific domains of the environment and to decipher the relationships between these domains, and how they individually and collectively affect human health. We are guided by a hierarchical model of the structure of the human envirome; defined by 3 consecutively nested domains, consisting of natural, social, and personal environments. Extensive evidence suggests that features of the natural environment such as sunlight, altitude, diurnal rhythms, vegetation, and biodiversity affect cardiovascular health. However, the effects of the natural environment are moderated by the social environment comprised of built environments, agricultural and industrial activities, pollutants and contaminants, as well as culture, economic activities, and social networks that affect health by influencing access to healthcare, social cohesion, and socioeconomic status. From resources available within society, individuals create personal environments, characterized by private income, wealth and education, and populated by behavioral and lifestyle choices relating to nutrition, physical activity, sleep, the use of recreational drugs, and smoking. An understanding of the interactions between different domains of the envirome and their integrated effects on cardiovascular health could lead to the development of new prevention strategies and deeper insights into etiologic processes that contribute to cardiovascular disease risk and susceptibility.

Background and Context

A conducive environment is essential for human health and well-being. It enables and orchestrates human development and it exerts a profound influence on human fitness and disease risk. But the human environment is complex; it includes not only the physical elements of geography and ecology, but also large social networks fashioned by unique combinations of history and culture. These components of the environment conform to a discernable structure that links discrete elements of the environment together. These features and the structure of environmental elements exert their influence on humans via their many interactive domains. Of these, nature is the most primordial domain of the human environment.

Ecological features such as the cycles of night and day, the rhythms of the seasons, the gradations in altitude and latitude, and the variations in exposure to sunshine and greenspaces profoundly affect human health and well-being. In advanced human societies, the influence of these natural features is deeply transformed by urbanization. With its attendant exposures to traffic, pollution, and occupational hazards, urbanization limits human health and imposes disease risk.

Moreover, by imparting variable socioeconomic status and by creating large social networks, these societies generate disease inequities and health disparities. Within these social networks; however, humans create unique personal environments populated by individual lifestyle choices to shield themselves from adverse social and natural influences or to enhance their positive impact.

Hence, to understand, assess, and ameliorate the effects of the environment on health, it is critical not only to evaluate the impact of natural, social and personal domains of the environment, but to assess how these domains interact with each other and how they individually and collectively bear upon human health. Such integrative effects of the environment have not been evaluated before.

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The TAILOR-PCI Trial evaluates the outcomes between genotype-guided P2Y12 inhibitor selection versus conventional prescribing on ischemic outcomes. Listen to Geoff Wall and guest, Jake Galdo, discuss the role of pharmacogenomics in patient care.

Additional Resource/Reference:

https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/article-abstract/2769725

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Our 2nd part of the "Pharmacists focused on Mental Health" podcast series featured David Dent, Doctorate of Pharmacy Candidate at Virginia Commonwealth University class of 2022. David is a fellow podcaster and we encourage you to take a listen to his show:

OVERxDOSE: A Pharmacy Podcast

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/overxdose-a-pharmacy-podcast/id1447073305

Part One:

Pharmacists Focused on Mental Health | Monica Krishnan PharmD

https://omny.fm/shows/pharmacy-podcast-network/pharmacists-focused-on-mental-health-monica-krishn

David writes:

Exploring anything and everything Pharmacy and drugs from the perspective of a slightly sarcastic, extremely professional, and, hopefully, witty third year Pharmacy student (P3). I'll be diving into harder to discuss topics that will hopefully bring insight into the unknown world of Pharmacy.

I take an interdisciplinary approach to all healthcare topics and professions through candid interviews with students, practicing professionals, and discussing new innovations in healthcare I get exposed to as I continue to earn my Pharm. D.. All while hopefully making you laugh a little and learn something along the way. My goal for this podcast is to help promote the profession as a whole, and help all people and healthcare professionals stay #AWARxE🥼of the many important roles Pharmacists play in healthcare.

Furthermore, I hope to make this podcast something future pharmacists, patients, and friends of mine will enjoy and benefit from. Maybe even inspire others wanting to move into a career in the medical field to consider pursuing an exciting, and totally not boring, career in Pharmacy.

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Introduction from: CBS News from September 4, 2020

Concern grows over impact of COVID-19 pandemic on children's mental health

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Dr. Anne Arvizu's first guest on The Corepreneur Podcast is none other than Ali Brown, one of the world's most recognized business coaches for women entrepreneurs and thought leaders. Ali is also a renowned leadership speaker and founder of The Trust.

Ali Brown discusses her journey as an entrepreneur, how to protect your intellectual property, and how to bring spirituality into the workplace.

“Not too long ago we were still property, and now here we are claiming our ideas as property.” – Ali Brown.

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Pharmacies in Pennsylvania and across the country are transforming their care delivery model and documenting the care provided to patients to express their value to payers. This transformation is setting them up to sustain and thrive in a new era of healthcare with value-based payment models.

In this episode of Beyond the Sig, we talk to one pharmacist who started his pharmacy with this care delivery model in mind and is expressing his value to a payer often forgotten in health care – the patient. Kyle McCormick, PharmDis the owner of Blueberry Pharmacy in Westview, Pennsylvania, a different kind of pharmacy that sets itself apart from the rest by providing access to low-cost medications without the need for insurance. With optional membership programs available to fit patients’ needs, the savings people see on their medications are substantial. Kyle offers his insight on how pharmacists can provide care and value directly to patients.

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William Amarquaye, PharmD is a Clinical Pharmacist at Brandon Regional Hospital

returns to the Pharmacy Podcast Nation to share his knowledge on the sickle cell disease state.

Via Sickle Cell 101

Sickle cell is a blood disorder passed down from parents to children. It is characterized by sickle or crescent-shaped red blood cells that are unable to carry oxygen sufficiently through the body, causing a range of complications.

Sickle cell is caused by certain changes in the DNA code or a mutation. All people with sickle cell disease inherited a specific mutation that changes the way some of their blood cells function. Normally, red blood cells are round and flexible and can travel easily through blood vessels; however, in people with sickle cell disease, their red blood cells transform into brittle, sticky and crescent (or sickle) shaped cells called sickle cells.

Due to their shape and consistency, sickle cells become unable to move freely through small blood vessels, which can block or slow down blood flow to all of the tissues beyond that point, this is called vaso-occlusion, or a vaso-occlusive pain crisis. Your blood flows all throughout the body, therefore any organ (like the kidneys) or tissue (like muscles) could be affected.

This loss of blood flow causes a shortage of oxygen to the affected body parts and organs. When the oxygen level is too low, injuries and even cell death occurs. This complication causes damage that builds up as time goes on. In addition to the loss of blood flow, sickle cells break down very easily and rapidly (called hemolysis) in the bloodstream, causing a shortage of blood cells, or anemia, and releasing content that can be toxic in high levels.

All of these events inside the body can cause extreme pain, damage to organs and several other complications that contribute to the negative impact of sickle cell disease.

RESOURCES by Pharmacists on SICKLE CELL:

READ TLDR Pharmacy Blog

The Pharmacist's Guide to Sickle Cell Disease

https://www.tldrpharmacy.com/content/the-pharmacists-guide-to-sickle-cell-disease

William Amarquaye, PharmD

Clinical Pharmacist at Brandon Regional Hospital

Ghanaboy. PharmD

Twitter: https://twitter.com/GhanaboyPharmd

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Special Guest: Mona Ghattas Duran Central Pharmacy Albuquerque, New Mexico 87104 www.durancentralpharmacy.com I have been to your pharmacy twice and am intrigued by the physical layout of your pharmacy. Tell us just a bit about where your pharmacy is and how your unique physical location provides both opportunities and challenges. So your pharmacy is attractive and the staff are all friendly. Tell me, how does that happen? How do you keep the staff motivated and the pharmacy looking so nice? So, we all know third party reimbursement is bad and getting worse. What kinds of things are you doing to fend off the negative effects of that? As you mentioned some of your management techniques and professional services, I am reminded you are an active and fully engaged member of IPC – The Independent Pharmacy Cooperative, the New Mexico Pharmacist Associations – and active in other groups. Anything special you’d like to share with our listeners about how being active in pharmacy, business and other groups helps you provide more profitable clinical services? (feel free to throw in a comment on WSPC as well) One of the things I have told pharmacy owners for 40 years is that to be successful you not only need to take good care of customers but you also need to get out of the pharmacy. Do you have a comment on that philosophy? You’ve done some interesting thing with flu shots – share a story or two about where you go and how those clinics came about. You have something like 60 employees, that is a good size operation. And, that means providing health insurance is a challenge. But you told me about an insight you had about doctors and their problems with insurance that I think would be helpful for pharmacist to understand. Doctors hate insurance too. How has learning that helped you work better with prescribers in your area. I remember you showing me some spread sheets and sharing how you meld reports from your pharmacy system with your POS. Tell me more about how/why take the time to look at both front end sales and pharmacy sales in that manner So, time is about up – take a minute and share something you think other pharmacists could do better that would improve their practice – any advice for our listeners?

Bruce Kneeland, while not a pharmacist, has been in the industry for more than 40 years. On the Pharmacy Crossroads series, Kneeland talks with amazing owners and gets them to share examples of management practices, marketing programs or clinical services they provide that can help other owners improve their practice as well.

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New guidelines from American College of Physicians suggest that first-line treatment of non-low back musculoskeletal injuries are topical therapies. Topical non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, like diclofenac, are available as over-the-counter products in the US. Learn about the preferred route of care when treating pain.

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A History of Racial Diversity in Pharmacy with Special Guest Dr. Leonard Edloe Join PUTT in a frank conversation with special guest Dr. Leonard Edloe about the history of racial diversity in pharmacy, the challenges medical professions still face today, and how we as pharmacists and people can help our profession move forward towards more diversity and greater understanding.

Hosts: Scott Newman, PUTT Board President & Lauren Young, PUTT Board Member Guest: Dr. Leonard Edloe, Chair of VPhA's Racial Diversity Task Force

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Georgia House of Representatives Earl L. “Buddy” Carter joins CEO of RxSafe Bill Holmes to summarize the The Supreme Court of The United States (SCOTUS) has rescheduled the Rutledge v. The Pharmaceutical Care Management Association (PCMA) hearing for October 6, 2020.1 The initial April hearing date had been postponed due to the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic (COVID-19)

Rutledge v. PCMA revolves around whether states have the right to regulate pharmacy benefit managers (PBMS). Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge has petitioned the court to overturn the US Court of Appeals for the Eight District’s earlier decision to maintain Arkansas’ statute regulating PBMs’ drug reimbursement rates. In a legal brief filed in February 2020, however, Rutledge argues the statute is preempted by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974.3

At least 4 pharmacy groups, The American Pharmacists Association, The Arkansas Pharmacist Association, The National Alliance of State Pharmacy Associations, and the National Community Pharmacists Association have publicly expressed their support for states’ rights to regulate PBMs.3 According to an earlier report, these 4 groups have jointly argued that unregulated PBM business practices limits access to pharmacists care and prevents the optimal use of medications.3

In April 2020, the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP) filed an amicus brief in support of the Eighth District’s decision.4 The brief argues that ruling in favor of Rutledge will drive up health care costs, and also will have a big effect on patients too by limiting their ability to access affordable medications, hindering health outcomes.4

The AMCP brief also argues that ruling in favor of Rutledge can lead to issues at the administrative level, and can lead to varying and possibly contradictory state laws as well.4

Supreme Court to hear Rutledge v. PCMA Oct. 6

The US Supreme Court has released its October 2020 oral argument calendar, with Rutledge v. PCMA now scheduled to be heard on Tuesday, Oct. 6. The case was originally scheduled to be argued in April but was postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic. Rutledge v. PCMA is a landmark case on whether states can adopt meaningful regulations on pharmacy benefit managers.

If you would like to contribute to the NCPA Legislative/Legal Defense Fund, your support would be much appreciated.

Resources

Brief of Arkansas Pharmacists Association, National Community Pharmacists Association, American Pharmacists Association, National Alliance Of State Pharmacy Associations, and Fifty-One Other Pharmacist Associations As Amici Curiae Supporting Petitioner

Latest Information on Rutledge v. PCMA

NCPA Analysis of Rutledge v. PCMA

Rutledge v. PCMA: 15 Years in the Making

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Welcome to The Corepreneur Podcast, a show that will help you put burnout out of business and transform the way you re-power yourself as an entrepreneur.

“Every hurt, every trauma, every setback becomes fuel for your story.” – Anne Arvizu

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Dr. Richard Harris M.D., Pharm.D, MBA joins the 'Transforming the Nation' series to discuss the controversial topic of sharing your faith, being spiritual, and understanding the balance between science, medicine, and God. Dr. Harris is the founder of "Great Health & Wellness" and has his own podcast, here: https://www.theghwellness.com/

The technological advances of the past century tended to change the focus of medicine from a caring, service oriented model to a technological, cure-oriented model. Technology has led to phenomenal advances in medicine and has given us the ability to prolong life. However, in the past few decades physicians have attempted to balance their care by reclaiming medicine's more spiritual roots, recognizing that until modern times spirituality was often linked with health care. Spiritual or compassionate care involves serving the whole person—the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual. Such service is inherently a spiritual activity. Rachel Naomi Remen, MD, who has developed Commonweal retreats for people with cancer, described it well:

Helping, fixing, and serving represent three different ways of seeing life. When you help, you see life as weak. When you fix, you see life as broken. When you serve, you see life as whole. Fixing and helping may be the work of the ego, and service the work of the soul.

Serving patients may involve spending time with them, holding their hands, and talking about what is important to them. Patients value these experiences with their physicians. In this article, I discuss elements of compassionate care, review some research on the role of spirituality in health care, highlight advantages of understanding patients' spirituality, explain ways to practice spiritual care, and summarize some national efforts to incorporate spirituality into medicine.

References:

The role of spirituality in health care

Christina M. Puchalski, MD, MS

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1305900/#:~:text=In%20summary%2C%20spirituality%20can%20be,of%20delivery%20of%20compassionate%20care

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Community Pharmacies are vital members of neighborhoods and the healthcare community. A major social determinant of health is access to healthcare - both providers and medications. Recently, Berenbrok and colleagues published research that showed community pharmacies are visited almost twice as much compared to primary care providers by Medicare beneficiaries annually. Guest Jake Galdo will be joining our host Geoff Wall to discuss how community pharmacists provide care.

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Pharmacists Focus on Mental Health | Podcast Series

Special Guest Dr Monica Krishnan

At the young age of 36, Dr Monica Krishnan lost her husband to brain cancer. She was abruptly faced with the responsibility of raising her two babies without a spouse. In 2012 she went through many stages of grief, including depression. As a clinical pharmacist, Monica was hesitant to start taking antidepressants, until one day she decided she needed the help.

Almost 10 years later, Monica has become a huge advocate for mental health . She has personally experienced the horrible stigma against patients. As a clinical PharmD working for Walmart Health and Wellness she loves to spend time with patients and educating them on therapeutic and non therapeutic ways to help. Dr Monica feels so strongly in educating the world that Mental health is a real illness just like Diabetes or Cardiovascular disease.

Let’s start the conversation on mental health and smash the stigma- especially now as we are facing the largest mental health crisis due to COVID-19.

Connect with Monica:

@drmonicapharmd on IG & email mpatelpharm@yahoo.com

References:

Extreme marginalization: addiction and other mental health disorders, stigma, and imprisonment

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3716375/

How Missing Information in Diagnosis Can Lead to Disparities in the Clinical Encounter

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2677445/

The Public Stigma of Mental Illness: What Do We Think; What Do We Know; What Can We Prove?

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4437625/

INTRODUCTION sourced from CBS New York:

Pediatric Doctors Seek To Remove Stigma On Mental Health Issues

https://youtu.be/vWAiMt6d2FE

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GTC Consulting CEO Ben Mink joins us on this episode of the Pharmacy Podcast Nation to discussion Pharmaceutical Industry Compliance, Diversion Investigations, and Litigation Support sponsored by Rx Destroyer™ which provides turnkey solutions for pharmaceutical waste disposal to a wide range of industries and facility types.

Topics of Discussion: DEA COMPLIANCE & LITIGATION SUPPORT DRUG DISTRIBUTOR ACCREDITATION SUPPORT Pharmaceutical Licensing Support Site Inspections

BENJAMIN F. MINK is the President & CEO of GTC Consulting headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio. After a distinguished career in law enforcement and the pharmaceutical industry, Mr. Mink founded GTC Consulting in 2018. As a uniquely qualified Subject Matter Expert (SME) on the topics of DEA Compliance and Pharmaceutical Quality, Mr. Mink has provided testimony before the U.S. Congress, on behalf of CBS News Network, and Fortune 500 pharma. Since 2015, Mr. Mink has been a dedicated member of the National Association of Drug Diversion Investigators (NADDI) and the International Healthcare Facility Diversion Association (IHFDA).

In May of 2018, his nomination to the NADDI Ohio Chapter Board of Directors was confirmed. In his role as the “Training and Education Coordinator”, Mr. Mink is responsible for the training content that member drug enforcement and industry professionals will receive on the broad and complex topic of “Drug Diversion Prevention”. Mr. Mink’s recent accolades include “Top 100 Healthcare Leaders”, “40 under 40”, “DEA: Outstanding Contributions to Drug Law Enforcement”, and “DOJ: Outstanding Contributions…”. Mr. Mink graduated summa cum laude from Everest University in 2010, with a Masters in Criminal Justice.

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In this episode, Jeremy and Jessica have a discussion with our neighbors from the North. Dr. Alam Hallan, Director of Pharmacy and Lead Pharmacy Technician, Lori Hayden, from Guelph General Hospital in Guelph, Ontario discuss the pharmacy landscape in Canada, and the trends toward pharmacists and technicians alike taking on more roles and responsibilities.

Similar to states regulating pharmacy practice in the US, pharmacy regulations can vary greatly from province to province. With some national standards to be a pharmacy technicians, we discuss what it takes to practice in Canada as a whole, as well as specific provincial requirements in Ontario.

With a single payer national healthcare system, they compare and contrast the benefits and struggles of both the US and Canadian healthcare systems with regard to remuneration for services as scope of practice expands. Don’t miss this episode that provides insights into pharmacy practice outside of the US.

Coalition for Advancing Pharmacy Technician

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The path that a student embarks on is often very different from the career path they ultimately follow. ACPHS class of ’94 grad Kelly Mahar is a prime example. Kelly planned on becoming a retail pharmacist and she knew that there were lots of attractive jobs open in the field. But during her coursework and internships at ACPHS, Kelly started to notice her strengths and interests lay elsewhere. In this episode of Occupation Station hear how Kelly was able to put her degree from ACPHS into lucrative service to support her new goal to earn a Ph.D. from the University of Buffalo.

Diverging from her original path moved her toward the highly specialized work that she currently does at GlaxoSmithKline. It’s work that she finds to be a perfect fit. Now she encourages students to reach out to alumni to learn more about career opportunities that can grow out of their studies at ACPHS.

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The COVID-19 pandemic continues to rage on worldwide. Data surrounding the treatment of patients with COVID-19 respiratory failure is moving at lightning pace, so for this week's episode we will discuss the latest (as of 8/13/20) information surrounding two modalities for COVID-19 treatment: convalescent plasma and tocilizumab.

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Welcome back to the Luxe Pharmacist Podcast!

Your host Madeline Acquilano has finished her residency and is now embarking on her journey of preparing for the Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist exam. With the help of her special guest, Dr. Anthony Busti founder and CEO of High Yield Med Reviews, they discuss pharmacy board exams from why should pharmacists take them and what being board certified can do for your career all the way to how to best prepare to take these exams. Madeline and Dr. Busti also discuss why these exams have such an emphasis on biostatistics and evidence based medicine and how this translates into our everyday clinical practice.

To learn more about Anthony Busti MD, PharmD, MSc, FAHA and his unique background or High Yield Med Review pharmacy board exam preparation packages head over to www.highyieldmedreviews.com.

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A recent retrospective database study found that in patients on new oral anticoagulants prescribed clarithromycin, compared to azithromycin, were assocated with an increased risk of major beeding. We will discuss this paper and other common drug interactions the practicing pharmacists should be vigilant about.

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Pharmacists can play an important role in a dental clinic by performing thorough health and medication histories and communicating with dental and medical providers involved in a patient's care.

Today's guest is Julie Charlestein who is the President and CEO of Premier Dental Products Company which develops, manufactures and distributes innovative dental consumables and devices for the oral health professional worldwide. Proud to be running a family-owned business, Julie is the first woman and the fourth generation of the Charlestein family to lead the company, which was founded by her great grandfather, Julius Charlestein, in 1913.

Julie is leading Premier through its next evolutionary phase, driving relevance to the marketplace with a customer-driven mindset underpinned by a focus on technology, data, brand strength, and human capital.

As Premier’s President and CEO, Julie was voted one of The Top 25 Most Influential Women in Dentistry by Dental Products Report. She is known for her high-energy, inspirational leadership and ability to forge meaningful partnerships across the industry. Her depth of experience in running a family business, dynamic personality, and story-telling ability make her a sought-after speaker for industry events, conferences, and panel discussions.

Highly-respected in the industry, Julie serves on the Board of Overseers for The University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, the Dean's Advisory Council of Temple University Dental School, the Board of ASDOH (Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health), and the Board of the Alliance for Oral Health Across Borders. Julie previously served on the Dean's Advisory Board of the School of Dental Medicine at Harvard University.

Passionate about being involved in the community, connecting with her peers and serving others, Julie also is a member of The Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO) and sits on the Board of Directors for the ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease) Association.

Connect with Julie: Twitter handles are: @JCharlestein and @PremierDentalUS. She can also be tagged at LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-charlestein-368145ab/

Thank you Gil Bashew/ Finn Partners for this opportunity & interview.

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Why Taking Care of Yourself First is so important to being the best healthcare provider possible. A special interview with a mission driven pharmacist who believes in helping other busy professionals on their life's journey.

"Customization Creates Confidence" -- Ashley Dwyer, PharmD.

Connect w/ Ashley on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/dr.dwyer/?hl=en

WEBSITE: https://thebigdaynutrition.com/about-me/

Ashley writes:

It all started back in grade school, where I thrived as a mathlete and science nerd, but also as a little tomboy trying to beat the boys on the blacktop.

My love for math, science, and sports propelled me through high school, where I played on several varsity sports teams, was a member of the math honor society, and where I chose my career as a health professional.

After seven long years at the University of Florida, I graduated with a Doctor of Pharmacology. Becoming a pharmacist allowed me to live out one of my passions: helping others.

It wasn’t until I was halfway through pharmacy school that I discovered my other passion: health and fitness.

After my first year of pharmacy school, I came home for summer break and met friends who were competing in NPC bikini bodybuilding competitions. I had never even heard of these or knew they existed for “normal” people like me.

After learning the details of the competitions, my competitive nature took over, and I absolutely HAD to compete in one! After 17 weeks of intense training and dieting, I took first place in my category in my very first competition; I was hooked.

Fast forward three years and three more competitions, I decided it was time to box up my bedazzled bikini. The amount of knowledge I gained as a competitor, on and off season, is invaluable.

Self-control, discipline, fitness know-how, and proper nutrition are just a few of the key elements I learned along my NPC journey.

What I also discovered was that competitions aren’t really as healthy as one would think.

Sure, I had a veiny 6-pack and practically no body fat, but I was also super fatigued and irritable.

I looked amazing, but had no energy to go out and “show it off.”

It was time to switch off the competing mindset and start focusing on creating a balance between looking good and feeling good.

Not only did I do this for myself, but for my patients, peers, friends, and family.

The wealth of knowledge from my past endeavors lead me to be the one they sought out for diet advice and tips for weight loss, and workout routines.

Couple this with the fact that I was nearing 30 and ALL of my girlfriends were getting married; my expertise was heavily desired. I was ecstatic to be helping people I loved in an area I was super passionate about.

My biggest addiction?

The glow of confidence and gratification my client’s radiate as they walk down the aisle, look in the mirror and pose for pictures.

Thank you for taking the time to learn about ME! I can’t wait to learn more about all of you and help you radiate that same glow!

I do not believe in cookie cutter plans, fad diets, or crash dieting. I believe in giving you the tools to achieve your goals.

By creating custom-made diet and exercise plans based on your current state and resources, it allows for a smooth transition and an even easier desire to stick to your plan.

Confidence will stem in many ways, but I find these three avenues to be the most popular:

You will feel confident and in control knowing you have all the tools necessary to unlock your potential.
You will feel confident knowing I will be there 100% of the way fine-tuning your plan, providing motivation, and keeping you accountable.
When that Big Day arrives, you will glow with confidence due to your achievements.

Your Big Day deserves your best you. What are you waiting for?!

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Today's podcast is part 2 of the second series from the team at First Financial Bank's Pharmacy & Veterinary Divisions. Today we talk with Drew Hegi, MBA Loan Officer at First Financial Bank and Schwanda Flowers, PharmD Veterinary Practice Lender at First Financial Bank.

On this episode we learn about: What is POLA? How and when did POLA start? What are the benefits of participating in POLA? How much does it cost to attend? What topics and activities do you cover at POLA? How can interested students and colleges get more information about attending?

About P.O.L.A.

Opportunity is on the horizon for student pharmacists interested in ownership. With an aging demographic of independent pharmacy owners, there has never been a better time to consider ownership.

The Pharmacy Ownership and Leadership Academy (POLA) was developed to prepare student pharmacists for this exact opportunity. Twenty-five students from eleven colleges of pharmacy across the country arrived at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Pharmacy on June 17th for a week long academy focused on leadership, personal and professional development, pharmacy financials, business planning and team building. The week began with assessing the attendees entrepreneurial spirit, leadership styles and emotional intelligence.

They were welcomed with a picnic sponsored by First Financial Bank and had the opportunity to get to know each other and network with a team of lenders who truly understand pharmacy. The second day was a huge success; programming focused on writing a business plan, pharmacy lending, tools and support from the National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA), and ended with a networking dinner with current Arkansas pharmacy owners. Students had the opportunity to connect with a professional mentor who can provide real-world advice and encouragement for these young entrepreneurs. Days three and four provided unique sessions on marketing, Community Pharmacy Enhanced Services Network (CPESN), and developing a vision for your business.

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Patients visit their pharmacies up to 35 times a year. As the most accessible health care provider, community pharmacists play a unique role in the health of their communities. During this episode of Beyond the Sig, Stephanie McGrath, PharmD sits down with pharmacy owners Tom DePietro, PharmD of DePietro’s Pharmacy and Mayank Amin, PharmD of Skippack Pharmacy to learn about their innovative and successful strategies to engage their communities.

https://www.depietropharmacy.com/

https://www.facebook.com/skippackrx

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Part 2: Transforming a Nation

A “health disparity” refers to a higher burden of illness, injury, disability, or mortality experienced by one group relative to another. A “health care disparity” typically refers to differences between groups in health insurance coverage, access to and use of care, and quality of care.

Healthcare disparities continue to exist despite increased awareness of and attention to their existence. The causes of healthcare disparities are, for many patients and patient populations, multifaceted and highly complex. The program will focus on the healthcare disparities that exist for patients with diabetes and address how pharmacists and other pharmacy personnel can address healthcare disparities. Have you experienced Bias (race, gender or age) in the workplace How to increase representation of people of color in healthcare (pharmacist- 66%white, 22% Asian, 5.2% Black) How does this help decrease disparities? The pharmacist's role in reducing health disparities Heath and racial disparities and how they relate to the pharmacy world? What can we do about systemic racism in healthcare? Social determinants of health and how they contribute to disparities How do we eliminate barriers to improve equity in healthcare? Pharmacy Desserts and how this affects health disparities Action that we can take from the obvious racial disparities that have been highlighted through COVID-19?

Guests:

Dr. Jamie Hardy, PharmD.

Board Certified Pharmacist

Dr. Frank North, PharmD.

Consultant Pharmacist at The Rowe Network

Dr. Stephanie Young Moss, PharmD, MS

Director, Health Economics and Outcomes Research Partnerships

References:

Understanding Health Disparities in Pharmacy

Kristen Coppock, MA, Managing Editor

https://www.pharmacytimes.com/conferences/aacp-2020/understanding-health-disparities-in-pharmacy

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September is just around the corner, and Labor Day cookouts are mere days away. While this celebration marks the relative end of the summer, for the kids in your life, it also means it’s time to go back to school.

Emotions are high this time of year. Kids want to make a good impression, sporting the latest fashions and newest gear to impress their friends. Their parents, in turn, want to make sure they’re prepared with enough food and the right supplies to make it through their day.

Pharmacy Owners should be equally energized. Back-to-school season is a big deal in this country: In previous years, retailers saw roughly $828 billion in sales during the back-to-school season. Right now the only retail holiday bringing in more cash in the U.S. is the so-called “winter holiday” where holly jolly gift-giving frenzies dominate buying patterns.

So when does this holiday officially start? Some brands begin their marketing campaigns as early as July, not long after those Independence Day fireworks fizzle out. That’s partly because there’s no standard school start date in the U.S. Some districts in Arizona, for example, begin as early as mid July. Students in Boston, however, won’t be boarding their school buses until early September.

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Hello my friends! Hope everyone is safe during this crazy time in our pandemic ridden world. I’m Tyler Jewkes, host of the Pharmacy Future Leaders podcast.

My special guest today is Dr. Erin Mays, PharmD, a PGY-1 resident at the University of North Carolina Medical Center. A recent graduate with her PharmD,

Erin tells us a little about her decision to start documenting her journey through school and now through her residency, and why others should do the same to see the great networking opportunities that can come from it. Check out her website at erinmayspharmd.com and follow her on social media @erinmays_pharmd for more info!

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It's all about customization! In this installment of the Micro Merchant Systems podcast series, CEO Ketan Mehta discusses the high level of customization available within the PrimeRx™ pharmacy management system that addresses the needs of different types of pharmacies. Compounding pharmacies, LTC, hospital, mail order, independent retail, specialty, and all other types of pharmacies have unique challenges, and PrimeRx™ was built to accommodate those specific requirements.

Ketan talks about the need for customization with two guests from Puerto Rico's Alivia Health Network. Hari Sabnani, president and CEO and Rebecca Sabnani, senior vice president, managed care, discuss how the customization possible within PrimeRx™ allowed them to meld their diverse specialty pharmacies into a single, highly successful network.

As Rebecca Sabnani makes clear, the levels of customization offered through PrimeRx™ was a "gamechanger." Learn more by tuning in to our new podcast.

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Marketing & Communications Manager

mdaniels@micromerchantsystems.com

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A recent study suggests that SGLT2 drugs - now shown to dramatically improve cardiovascular and renal outcomes in a wide variety of patients - have a higher incidence of euglycemic DKA than previously thought. If pharmacists see more of this ADR, how do we treat appropriately - especially when a patient's sugars may not be very high?

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Director of Government and Public Affairs for Independent Pharmacy Alliance (IPA) Anthony Reznik joins us on the PBM Reform Podcast Series to discuss strategies Pharmacy can implement to fight the PBMs while we wait for legal reform at the state & federal levels.

Independent Pharmacy Alliance, est. 1988, is a trade group and retail pharmacy buying cooperative representing over 3,100 independent pharmacies in New Jersey, New York, Connecticut and Pennsylvania. IPA represents its members for the purpose of combined purchasing to lower a pharmacy’s “cost of goods and services” as well as to provide them with comprehensive legislative advocacy, third party resolution support and free continuing education.

Additionally, IPA offers a Generic Source Program and competitive co-op contract pricing on such items as vitamins/nutritional supplements, diabetic supplies, greeting cards, managed care network, credit card processing, pharmaceutical returns, prescription vials and many other products/services.

Philly Inquirer: When insurers drop medications for cheap alternatives, the effects can be devastating for some patients

https://www.inquirer.com/philly/health/health-costs/step-therapy-formulary-changes-affect-patients-20180718.html-2

NYT: How Insurers are shifting high costs to the sick

https://www.nytimes.com/2014/09/18/upshot/how-insurers-are-finding-ways-to-shift-costs-to-the-sick.html

Anthony Reznik

Director of Government and Public Affairs

Independent Pharmacy Alliance

3 Cedar Brook Drive

Cranbury, NJ 08512

800-575-2667 Toll Free

Web: www.ipa-rx.org

Twitter: @IPAPharmacies

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This episode of Pharmacy Crossroads features an informative and lively conversation between Bruce Kneeland and Kevin DeMass, the owner of The Apothecary Shoppe, in Salt Lake City, Utah. Kneeland has visited The Apothecary Shoppe twice as part of his pharmacy road trips. The pharmacy is exceptionally well run and DeMass shares some of his secrets for getting staff members to personable and professional. He also tells one secret about how he keeps the pharmacy so clean and inviting. DeMass provides a variety of clinical services and programs and tells how one data driven process he put in place generated $1,000,000 in extra revenue in one year.

Bruce Kneeland, while not a pharmacist, has been in the industry for more than 40 years. On the Pharmacy Crossroads series, Kneeland talks with amazing owners and gets them to share examples of management practices, marketing programs or clinical services they provide that can help other owners improve their practice as well.

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On this episode of the Pharmacy Podcast Nation, we welcome James Gardner, B2C/B2B sales & marketing leader w/ a passion for #WalmartHealth & retail healthcare. We're talking about the opportunity Walmart Healthhas to disrupt healthcare in local communities and change the healthcare delivery model by partnering with local employers, community pharmacies, and targeting the broken Pharmacy Benefit Manager model which favors the profits of the 3 dominating PBMs.

About James Gardner: James is a digital sales and marketing leader with 20 years of B2C and B2B experience. While his career’s roots are in consumer packaged goods and strategy consulting, James has held leadership roles with fast-moving tech startups, established Fortune 1000 leaders, and forward-leaning digital marketing agencies.

James started his career with Procter & Gamble before earning his MBA at Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management. Since then, he has served clients as a consultant with McKinsey & Company, led complex digital projects while agency-side, and built several high-performing marketing teams.

James also teaches digital media at Northeastern University, is a contributing editor for MedTech Boston, and actively mentors startups from MassChallenge and the Harvard Innovation Lab.

Thank you to Children's Hospital Colorado for the intro & defining population health.

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Today's guest was recorded while on location with a client in Germany, Imre Varju MD, PhD, MPH, CHES

Imre Varju aims at improving health on every level - from molecules to whole populations. Imre Varju, Fulbright Scholar holding an MD and a PhD in molecular medicine, a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree with a certificate in Health Communication from Columbia University, and a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) certification. Over the past 10+ years, Imre Varju has gained insight into a range of areas:

-As a health communications specialist and behavior strategist for a major, multi-award winning healthcare and pharma advertising company, he helped design medical and health education strategy for a variety of drugs based on clinical trial data, using behavior science as well as adult learning and health literacy principles.

-As a health communications consultant for public health NGOs, Imre has carried out needs assessments and helped design health promotion interventions and online social marketing campaigns to tackle widespread health issues such as diabetes, social isolation, or the opioid crisis with the help of artificial intelligence and chatbot development.

-As a health advocate and health/science communicator, he published in public print media, hold webinars and give TV interviews, using his experience in public speaking to translate complex scientific topics for a range of lay audiences from Budapest (European Night of the Researchers events, OzoneTV) to New York (Fulbright Association events).

-At the same time, as a seminar lead and lecturer in higher education, Imre Varju has been teaching and assisting 1000+ medical and public health students from all around the world, in three languages, within the areas of medical biochemistry, environmental, biological, and social determinants of health, leadership development, and strategy in health communications. Behavioral Health & the Policies Practiced: focused on how health behavior is at the heart of COVID reactions Public Health Policy around 'a new world' - we spend some time on this with so many different aspects of policy around the world that it is hard to generally discuss: but we can talked about why policies alone are not a perfect solution (if people feel they are forced to do something they don't believe in) This Pandemic is Different, much different The lack of Health Literacy & the Pharmacist's Opportunity Herd Immunity in promoting "Evidence Based Data" (fighting Fake News) To Mask or Not to Mask shouldn't be a discussion but it needs addressed

References:

https://jhealthcomm.wordpress.com/2020/04/01/why-we-are-not-listening/ https://fulbrightsplitscreen.com/articles/imre-varju/ http://science-union.org/articlelist/2020/3/28/in-conversation-with-dr-imre-varju-medical-scientist-amp-public-health-communiation-specialist

Also, random fact that in my past academic research I had been focusing on neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs), which are now suspected as part of the pathogenesis of COVID complications.

https://www.cshl.edu/global-network-studies-role-of-immune-cells-in-covid-19-deaths/

Review on NETs: https://www.thrombosisresearch.com/article/S0049-3848(19)30326-3/fulltext

Special Intro from Senator Bill Frist, M.D. from "A Second Opinion Podcast"

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Most prescribers believe that short course of steroids have no serious adverse effects, but a recent study from the Annals of Internal Medicine challenges that notion. What does the pharmacist need to know about the short and long term adverse effects of steroids and how to proactively prevent them?

Additional Resources/References Association between Oral Corticosteroid Bursts and Severe Adverse Events: https://www.acpjournals.org/doi/pdf/10.7326/M20-0432

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One side effect of public scrutiny of rising drug prices has been greater visibility into the uniquely complex pharmaceutical supply chain. Previously little known distributors and middlemen now regularly receive attention, highlighting how the line between drugmaker and patient is rarely straight.

There are billions of Pills and vials are routed to hospitals and pharmacies by wholesalers like McKesson and AmerisourceBergen but what tech is missing between wholesalers & automation tech which could help fill in the gap of consumption predictability? In just one possible iteration, pharmacies buy medicines, are reimbursed by insurers, which in turn work with or their own pharmacy benefit managers in negotiations with drugmakers.

Often, supply chain issues come down to differences in processes or systems. A single drug or treatment may be administered to hundreds of hospitals through distributors, but with more than 5,000 such healthcare facilities in the U.S. alone, it can be tough to keep track of and meet each buyer’s requirements.

Listen in on this conversation between David Berkowitz, PharmD & Kent Bridgeman, PharmDas they dig deeper into the missing links between drug supply and APIs; application programming interface, is a computing interface which defines interactions between multiple software intermediaries.

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Today on the CVS Health Careers Pharmacy Podcast Tyson Cromeens, PharmD talks with Katie Angione PharmD and Sandeep Bali PharmD about CVS Health Specialty Pharmacy with a focus on HIV pharmacy. Listen and hear about their experiences within CVS Health Specialty, career paths, and learn about how they provide patient care to put our HIV patients on the path to better health.

If you are a Pharmacy Intern or Pharmacist interested in Specialty Pharmacy then this is a must listen for you.

Pharmacy Students- Please join our free Student Success Center to find great resources on CVS Health and your enhance your development https://cvs.jobs/StudentSuccessCenter

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Our newest podcast comes from London, England's Sarina Mughalwho's a pharmacist at Harrods. In her position, she is Harrods Pharmacy Manager & Professional Services Executive.

What's it like to be a Pharmacist in the United Kingdom?

Tune into the Classy Chemist Podcast.

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Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp (R) has signed three innovative PBM reform bills into law. HB 946 and SB 313 require the reporting of drugs paid 10 percent above and 10 percent below National Average Drug Acquisition Cost every four months, prohibit PBMs from tying a pharmacy’s drug reimbursement to a patient’s health outcomes, and require PBMs to offer drug coverage plans that do not include spread pricing and plans that allow plan sponsors to receive 100 percent of rebates negotiated by PBMs.

HB 918 strengthens existing anti-steering provisions and the Pharmacy Audit Bill of Rights. Congratulations to the Georgia Pharmacy Association and all pharmacy advocates for these wins which will protect pharmacies, patients, and payers.

Guests: Georgia State Representative David Knight

Greg Reybold Vice President of Public Policy and Association Counsel

Hosted by Lauren (Colee) Young

Sponsored by The Georgia Pharmacy Association & Pharmacists United for Truth and Transparency (PUTT)

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Ethanol use disorder continues to be a major problem in the U.S. The stress and anxiety related to the COVID-19 pandemic may exacerbate alcohol use disorder. Tune in to this episode to learn the latest in guideline updates relative to the management of ethanol withdrawal.

Additional Resources/References Alcohol Withdrawal Management Guideline: https://www.asam.org/Quality-Science/quality/guideline-on-alcohol-withdrawal-management

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Senior Care Pharmacist Podcast host Amie Blaszczyk interviews editor in chief of The Senior Care Pharmacist, Dr. Chris Alderman, about his editorial re: the "other pandemic" (diabetes).

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Welcome to the National Association of Specialty Pharmacy Podcast:

The Importance of Home Infusion in your Specialty Pharmacy Program Strategy, part 2. Our host for this podcast is Amy Swanson. Amy is the Director of Marketing and Member Relations for Excelera, and I’ll be serving as your host for today’s podcast. NASP is proud to bring their members the NASP Podcast in partnership with Pharmacy Podcast, one of the many benefits of NASP membership.

INTRODUCTIONS

We are privileged to have two speakers from Fairview Health with us today, Tim Affeldt and Brett Benfield, industry leading experts on specialty pharmacy and home infusion.

Tim Affeldt, PharmD is the Vice President of Specialty/Infusion Operations of Fairview Pharmacy Services, LLC based in Minneapolis MN. Tim joined Fairview Pharmacy Services in September 2013. Prior to joining Fairview he spent 19 years at the Walgreen Company as a District Pharmacy Supervisor where he led the implementation of Specialty, MTM, and Diabetes programs at Walgreens in Minnesota. Tim is a graduate of the University of Minnesota, College of Pharmacy, a former Pharmacy Alumni Society board member and remains active at the College of Pharmacy as a mentor to first year students, involvement in the Leading Change in Pharmacy Program, he holds an Adjunct Assistant Professorship at the University of Minnesota, College of Pharmacy in the Department of Pharmaceutical Care and Health Systems. Mr. Affeldt is a member of the Minnesota American Diabetes Association (ADA) Community Leadership Board and the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) MinnDakotas Chapter Board. Tim is a current member of the Minnesota Pharmacists Association (MPHA), ASHP, National Association of Specialty Pharmacy (NASP) and National Home Infusion Association (NHIA).

Brett Benfield, PharmD, MS, serves as the Regional Manager of Home Infusion and Compounding Operations at Fairview Pharmacy Services, LLC. Brett joined Fairview Pharmacy Services in July 2014 as a first-year Health System Pharmacy Administration Resident, with a focus in ambulatory pharmacy operations. After completion of this two-year residency and Masters in Social and Administrative Pharmacy, for three years he managed a Fairview community pharmacy in the MHealth Clinics and Surgery Center building.

Fairview Pharmacy Services is an integral part of Fairview Health Services, one of the largest health care systems in Minnesota and a partner of the University of Minnesota Medical Center and University of Minnesota Children’s Hospital. Fairview serves patients from across the state of Minnesota, the upper Midwest and beyond. To learn more about Fairview Home Infusion, visit their web page at www.fairview.org/services/home-infusion.

Mina Tadrous began to understand what career would spark him while getting his Doctor of Pharmacy at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. As his career trajectory shows, Tadrous has turned that spark into a flame in many, many ways. You could say his main focus is on post-marketing surveillance of drugs that have been approved.

It is crucial work that uncovers the hidden differences between when a drug moves out of the category of “tolerable” to the determination of the drug’s suitability for a specific individual’s needs. But Tadrous also finds great fulfillment in teaching. He has also become a thoughtful commentator regarding the rising costs of drugs. In this episode of Occupation Station, Tadrous talks about his career and offers advice to students on how to tap into the resources available to them at ACPHS. Bonus! Tadrous reminds us of a special “in” that comes with being a student.

Women in Pharmacy – Own the future

Suzy Soliman, host of Rx Talk w/ Suzy, interviews Cardinal Health's Julie Wilson.

Women in Pharmacy from Cardinal Health is your bridge to a rich and rewarding career in pharmacy ownership — at whatever stage you’re in — from student to aspiring owner to community leader.

Where every day, women come together to share ideas, seek inspiration and reach for their dream of being successful, independent pharmacy owners serving their neighbors. This is the place to feel empowered.

On Episode 864, Todd Eury talks with Dr. Parisa Vatanka, PharmD, CTTS about the upcoming Digital Health Conference held by the California Pharmacist Association (CPhA). There are many different technologies being integrated into healthcare and our pharmacists must understand how these tools and systems can be leveraged for better patient care.

More info can be found at https://cpha.com/event/digital-health-conference/

Today's Pharmacy Compliance Guide is the second part of our series on preparing for USP <800> Hazardous Drugs (HD). In our last podcast, titled: “How will USP <800> Impact My Retail and LTC Pharmacy?” we addressed what each pharmacy must do to prepare for implementation of these guidelines. We covered these topics: How to identify hazardous drugs through the NIOSH List Segregating hazardous drugs from regular stock Proper handling of hazardous drugs When pill scanners and robots are permitted to be used Special handing of hazardous drugs that require alterations Determining Personal Protective Equipment by using Safety Data Sheets Which agencies will enforce these guidelines?

CONTACT:

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Two Pharmacy Podcast Network podcasters.Two advocates for nontraditional pharmacy.Two powerhouse women pharmacists.One great TNP feature!

The Nontraditional Pharmacist, part of the Pharmacy Podcast Network. Today we’re joined by Ashlee Klevens Hayes and I personally have been looking forward to this interview for quite some time. I am a big fan of Ashlee’s work. She’s doing some really awesome things in pharmacy. Ashlee is a pharmacist, a keynote speaker, a fellow co-host on the Pharmacy Podcast Network with her show Rx Buzz, and on top of that she is an entrepreneur with her business are Rx Ashlee. So Ashlee welcome and thanks for being on the show with us today.

Christopher Kennedy, Chief Operating Officer at Heritage Biologics, Inc., interviews Dr. Mahek A. Shah. about the importance of understanding what Value-Based Health Care truly is & how Specialty Pharmacy dove tails with the transformation of healthcare services to the coming of a new age of patient focus.

About our guest Mahek A. Shah, M.D. Senior Researcher at Harvard Business School.

Mahek A. Shah, MD is a Senior Project Leader and Senior Researcher at Harvard Business School. Dr. Shah leads Harvard Business School’s Value Measurement for Health Care projects, implementing time-driven activity-based costing (TDABC) globally to understand real and actual costs of care delivery. Shah teaches and advises executives at large health systems, governments, and companies on how to better understand and measure their outcomes and costs.

Working with Professors Bob Kaplan and Michael Porter, he designs and advises the implementation of the new framework for restructuring health care systems around the world, Value-Based Health Care, with the overarching goal of delivering more value for the patient: better outcomes at lower costs.

Dr. Shah is the co-author of two Harvard Business School (HBS) case studies. He has been published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), World Health Organization (WHO), and Forbes. Shah delivered a TED talk at Harvard: Bringing Patient-centered Design to Healthcare.

For more than 10 years, Dr. Shah has focused on redesigning health care to improve patient outcomes, leverage technology, and the health care experience. His methodologies emphasize maximizing value through measurement, aligning the provider and payers, and utilizing real-time data to drive decision making. Dr. Shah speaks globally on the future of health care delivery, measurement, alternative payment models, and the business of healthcare.

Dr. Shah advises the World Economic Forum, the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and serves on the New England Journal of Medicine’s Catalyst Insights Council. Prior to medicine, Dr. Shah worked on Wall Street at Citigroup. Follow and engage with him on twitter at @Mahek_MD

The Pharmacy Podcast Network welcomes Michelle J. Sherman, RPh, APh, FASCP, host of the Conscious Pharmacist Podcast.

The Conscious Pharmacist Podcast a show for pharmacist healthcare providers who have answered the call to practicing “ON PURPOSE”.

As pharmacists what we do matters, how we practice matters and how we take care of patients matters.

Be the change you wish to see in the world- Gandhi

The Conscious Pharmacist Podcast is a production of MichRx Pharmacist Consulting Services by Michelle Sherman, your HIV pharmacist and pharmacy experts.

Listen to all the episodes here:

https://www.michrxconsulting.com/podcast/

Pharmacy Rotations

Today on the CVS Health Careers Pharmacy Podcast Tyson Cromeens, PharmD talks with Justin Koch, PharmD about the multitude of Pharmacy rotations within CVS Health. Listen and explore the many practices of Pharmacy within CVS Health rotations such as Specialty, Community, Managed Care, Home Infusion and Long Term Care.

If you are a Pharmacy Intern then this is a must listen for you.

For more information about CVS Health Careers, click this link:

https://cvs.jobs/2VswVD9

China Rx: Exposing the Risks of America's Dependence on China for Medicine.

ASCP's SenioRx Radio Veronica Charles, Government Affairs, interviewing special guest and best selling author Rosemary Gibson.

About China Rx:

Millions of Americans are taking prescription drugs made in China and don't know it--and pharmaceutical companies are not eager to tell them. This is a disturbing, well-researched wake-up call for improving the current system of drug supply and manufacturing.Several decades ago, penicillin, vitamin C, and many other prescription and over-the-counter products were manufactured in the United States. But with the rise of globalization, antibiotics, antidepressants, birth control pills, blood pressure medicines, cancer drugs, among many others are made in China and sold in the United States. China's biggest impact on the US drug supply is making essential ingredients for thousands of medicines found in American homes and used in hospital intensive care units and operating rooms. The authors convincingly argue that there are at least two major problems with this scenario.

Episode 3 w/ ON-Script Podcast Host Jeremy Sasser CPhT, & Jessica Langley Executive Director of Education and Advocacy National Healthcareer Association (NHA)

During episode 3, host Jeremy Sasser and co-host Jessica Langley, executive director for education and advocacy at NHA, share insights from NHA's 2019 Industry Outlook research, part of the annual publication, access™: an allied health industry journal. The Industry Outlook research shares insights from employers of pharmacy technicians, better understanding the needs of employers and the value of certification for this role. You can view an overview of the data and insights discussed in this episode at:

https://info.nhanow.com/learning-leading-blog/episode-3-industry-outlook-pharmacy-technicians

ASCP BCGP/CPE Webinar Podcast Preview for SenioRx Radio:

Functional Medicine: The Impact on the Senior Care Patient – 9/10 @ 1 pm eastern – Live BCGP/CPE and 10/1 home-study

Guest and Upcoming Speaker: Lauren Castle, PharmD, MS

Register for our upcoming BCGP/CPE webinar with Lauren Castle and Veronica Riera-Gilley on 9/10:

http://learning.ascp.com/diweb/catalog/item/id/3445574/q/t=7004&c=305

About Lauren: http://www.fmpha.org/blog/about-the-founder

The Functional Medicine Pharmacists Alliance: http://www.fmpha.org/

Lauren on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drlaurencastle/

Upcoming meet up for functional medicine pharmacists 9/6 in Indianapolis: http://bit.ly/PharmacyFMPhA19

Be sure to bookmark and review all of our upcoming BCGP and CPE webinars for pharmacists with ASCP at:

www.ascp.com/webinars

and

www.ascp.com/pharmacylaw.

Avadim Health Podcast Series Part 03

Special guest Mark Garofoli , PharmD, MBA, BCGP, CPE Director of Experiential Learning at West Virginia School of Pharmacy talks with Jason Cavolina, MS, CEO at RXVIP Concierge & host of the Evidence Based Podcast about Integrative Pain Management and the Pharmacist.

About Mark Garofoli , PharmD, MBA, BCGP, CPE

Mark is the Director of Experiential Learning & Clinical Assistant Professor at WVU School of Pharmacy. Mark is a Clinical Pain Management Pharmacist in the Integrative Pain Management Center Organization within the West Virginia University School of Pharmacy.

Mark graduated with his PharmD from University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy, 2004 & earned his MBA from Strayer University 2008. His Publications include: Novel Prodrug Combination Agent for Short-Term Management of Acute Pain. Pharmacy Today. 2018; 24(4):22. Elsaid D, At the forefront of tackling Opioid Abuse in West Virginia. WVU School of Pharmacy Showglobe. 2017; 16-17. Hall B and Garofoli MP, Patients in Recovery Need Pain Management, Too. WV Board of Medicine Newsletter. December 2017. McMurtrie B, One University Takes on the Opioid Crisis. The Chronicle of Higher Education. 2017; 64(6).

This podcast was sponsored by Avadim Health manufacturers of Theraworx Relief.

Read more here:

Theraworx Relief & the Pharmacist

https://theraworxrelief.com/5-things-pharmacist-can/

Welcome to the National Association of Specialty Pharmacy Podcast:

The Importance of Home Infusion in your Specialty Pharmacy Program Strategy. My name is Amy Swanson. I am the Director of Marketing and Member Relations for Excelera, and I’ll be serving as your host for today’s podcast. NASP is proud to bring their members the NASP Podcast in partnership with Pharmacy Podcast, one of the many benefits of NASP membership.

INTRODUCTIONS

We are privileged to have two speakers from Fairview Health with us today, Tim Affeldt and Brett Benfield, industry leading experts on specialty pharmacy and home infusion.

Tim Affeldt, PharmD is the Vice President of Specialty/Infusion Operations of Fairview Pharmacy Services, LLC based in Minneapolis MN. Tim joined Fairview Pharmacy Services in September 2013. Prior to joining Fairview he spent 19 years at the Walgreen Company as a District Pharmacy Supervisor where he led the implementation of Specialty, MTM, and Diabetes programs at Walgreens in Minnesota. Tim is a graduate of the University of Minnesota, College of Pharmacy, a former Pharmacy Alumni Society board member and remains active at the College of Pharmacy as a mentor to first year students, involvement in the Leading Change in Pharmacy Program, he holds an Adjunct Assistant Professorship at the University of Minnesota, College of Pharmacy in the Department of Pharmaceutical Care and Health Systems. Mr. Affeldt is a member of the Minnesota American Diabetes Association (ADA) Community Leadership Board and the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) MinnDakotas Chapter Board. Tim is a current member of the Minnesota Pharmacists Association (MPHA), ASHP, National Association of Specialty Pharmacy (NASP) and National Home Infusion Association (NHIA).

Brett Benfield, PharmD, MS, serves as the Regional Manager of Home Infusion and Compounding Operations at Fairview Pharmacy Services, LLC. Brett joined Fairview Pharmacy Services in July 2014 as a first-year Health System Pharmacy Administration Resident, with a focus in ambulatory pharmacy operations. After completion of this two-year residency and Masters in Social and Administrative Pharmacy, for three years he managed a Fairview community pharmacy in the MHealth Clinics and Surgery Center building.

Fairview Pharmacy Services is an integral part of Fairview Health Services, one of the largest health care systems in Minnesota and a partner of the University of Minnesota Medical Center and University of Minnesota Children’s Hospital. Fairview serves patients from across the state of Minnesota, the upper Midwest and beyond. To learn more about Fairview Home Infusion, visit their web page at www.fairview.org/services/home-infusion.

The Pharmacy Podcast Network (PPN) would like to welcome the Occupation Station Podcast publication published by Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (ACPHS).

The Occupation Station, a collaboration with the Office of Institutional Advancement and Center for Student Success is a new member of the PPN. This podcast project is a collection of interviews with prominent alumni and friends of the College who hold careers across the pharmacy and health sciences industry. With the ACPHS student in mind, our experts detail pivotal points in their careers and discuss what led them to where they are today.

Find all their episodes here:

https://www.acphs.edu/podcast

STANDING OUT!!

Samara Chienye is a second year student pharmacist at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University College of Pharmacy. In this episode, she shares her passion for Veterinary Pharmacy and finding ways to differentiate herself in a growing saturated pharmacy market.

Are you a pharmacy student scared about the availability of jobs after graduation? Are you a working pharmacist dissatisfied with your current career?

Then, this is the Pharmacy Future Leaders episode for you!

PharmacyFutureLeaders@Gmail.com

NEW! ASCP’s senior director of education, Dr. Erin Albert gives a quick overview of ASCP’s new journal to life podcast. The Senior Care Pharmacist Podcast is an audio podcast from ASCP that interviews authors from ASCP’s award-winning journal, The Senior Care Pharmacist, about their recent article. For this first pilot podcast, pharmacists who read the article and listen to the accompanying audio learning experience can earn BCGP/CPE credit hours.

Learn more at ASCP.com/learning.

The Senior Care Pharmacist Podcast is an audio podcast from ASCP that interviews authors from ASCP’s award-winning journal, The Senior Care Pharmacist, about their recent article. For this first pilot podcast, pharmacists who read the article and listen to the accompanying audio learning experience can earn BCGP/CPE credit hours.

How will USP 800 Impact My Retail and LTC Pharmacy?

USP-800 was designed to address the proper handling of hazardous drugs (HDs) in a pharmacy setting. Its guidelines are plainly aimed at promoting patient and worker safety in and around non- sterile and sterile compounding. The first section clearly covers compounding in its purest form.

However, when you move into section two, you quickly realize the dispensing of pills, capsules, liquids and manufactured packaged items are also covered by USP-800 Different types of terms are being used to describe types of hazardous drugs, such as: antineoplastic, non-antineoplastic, reproductive risk only; dosage form, risk of exposure, packaging and manipulation. This may sound like a whole lot of mumbo jumbo, but it is the new language of hazardous drugs.

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Fail Forward Interview with Crystal Lennartz, Vice President of Pharmacy Performance for Health Mart Atlas. Crystal shares insight on both personal setbacks and professional failures that have gotten her to her current position.

ResilienceRx: Developing a Trust Team. Your prescription for resilience is provided by Tammy Rogers, an organizational development expert who co-founded the Meyvn Group. Her expertise in burnout and resiliency translates a research-based approach into usable tools for today’s workplace.

Biography: Crystal Lennartz is currently the VP, Pharmacy Performance for Health Mart Atlas, McKesson Corporation’s managed-care solution. She leads the team responsible for managing a high-performing pharmacy network across ~7,000,100+ independent, small and medium chain pharmacies, nationwide. Previously, Crystal spent six years supporting the Health Mart franchise most recently on their strategy and business development team where she served as Chief Pharmacist.

Before joining McKesson in 2012, Crystal worked in and on behalf of community pharmacies including roles with Drug Store News, National Association of Chain Drug Stores, SUPERVALU, and Walgreens. She has both a Doctor of Pharmacy and Master of Business Administration from Drake University after which she completed an APhA-ASHP Accredited Residency in Pharmacy Practice with emphasis in Community Care. Crystal lives in the Columbus, OH area with her husband and two children.

About Health Mart Atlas

Health Mart Atlas is the managed-care solution for more than 6,900 small and medium chain pharmacies, nationwide. Health Mart Atlas provides its pharmacies with access to narrow networks through strategic contracting, increases pharmacy efficiencies through its consolidated reimbursement processes, and delivers the tools needed to help its pharmacies remain top clinical performers in today’s shifting industry. As a market leader in managed-care solutions and support for community pharmacies, Health Mart Atlas provides the expertise and tools needed to help its pharmacies have continued access to patients and the right networks to compete in the evolving market.

About McKesson Corporation

McKesson Corporation, currently ranked 5th on the FORTUNE 500, is a global leader in healthcare supply chain management solutions, retail pharmacy, community oncology and specialty care, and healthcare information technology. McKesson partners with pharmaceutical manufacturers, providers, pharmacies, governments and other organizations in healthcare to help provide the right medicines, medical products and healthcare services to the right patients at the right time, safely and cost-effectively. United by our ICARE shared principles, our employees work every day to innovate and deliver opportunities that make our customers and partners more successful — all for the better health of patients. For more information, visit mckesson.com.

Tammy K. Rogers

The Meyvn Group

http://www.meyvngroup.com/our-finds/podcasts

This is a special entrepreneurial driven experience & opportunity.

Pharmacy Podcast Network hosts Ken Sternfeld RPh., w/ the Concierge Pharmacist & Todd Eury discuss the WellTrackONE Residency Program opportunity.

Contact:

Dr. Crystal Cruz, PharmD., RPhi

1.844.MYRXVIP m: 917.549.2028

www.rxvipconcierge.com

Crystal@rxvipconcierge.com

Episode sponsored by Rx Destroyer:

https://www.rxdestroyer.com/pharmacypodcastnetwork

Rachel Returns talking with Ken Sternfeld RPh., the Concierge Pharmacist.

Here's a link to the 1st episode with Rachel.

9 Year old Rachel interviews the Concierge Pharmacist - PPN Episode 813

https://omny.fm/shows/pharmacy-podcast-network/9-year-old-rachel-interviews-the-concierge-pharmac

In today's competitive & changing landscape of pharmacy & healthcare your career might seem under duress & churn. Ashlee talks with Lori Wallace Founder & Chief Pollinator, at Job Hivery.

Leading up to the creation of Job Hivery, Lori served since 2005 as owner and operator of igMedical, a direct search firm serving the medical community of California. As recruiter, Lori’s focus has always been on transforming job search from head hunting in to human connection. And now, the time has come to boldly take this one big step further by seeding meaningful connection in the barren landscape of automated job boards.

Contact Lori:

Links:Website: https://www.jobhivery.com

LInkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lori-wallace-igmed/

Instagram: @jobhivery

ARE YOU LISTENING?

Ken Sternfeld RPh., sends YOU, the pharmacist, a WARNING about the Pharmacy Industry changes and how you can INSULATE your career and NEVER EVER worry about 1-INCOME but generate new additional income as a "Concierge Pharmacist" --get more information here:

ken@rxvipconcierge.com --Tell Ken you heard the podcast on the PPN!

Walgreens to close 200 US stores

https://www.cnbc.com/2019/08/06/walgreens-to-close-200-stores-in-us.html

Walmart Layoffs Impact Senior Staff

https://www.drugtopics.com/walmart/walmart-layoffs-impact-senior-staff

Can a CVS Loyalty Program Compete With Amazon Prime?

https://www.fool.com/investing/2019/08/07/cvs-launches-its-answer-to-amazon-prime.aspx

Pharmacists, Techs Discuss Pharmacy Retail Layoffs

https://www.pharmacytimes.com/contributor/karen-berger/2019/06/pharmacists-techs-discuss-pharmacy-retail-layoffs

SenioRx Radio host Justin Rash, PharmD delivers his last regularly published podcast episode as he moves into other projects. Justin interviews Stephanie Nelson with Alive Hospice.

Hospice pharmacists within hospice must be thoroughly familiar with symptom management and harm reduction. Hospice services are provided in the following settings: standalone hospice inpatient units and hospice residential units, LTC facilities, and hospitals, in addition to the more traditional home care paradigm. A hospice pharmacists also must be cognizant of the many regulatory requirements associated with controlled substances, medication reimbursement requirements, and commonly managed symptoms.

Alive Hospice is a 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofit organization that provides compassionate end-of-life care, palliative care, bereavement support and community education. Founded in Middle Tennessee in 1975, Alive Hospice is accredited by The Joint Commission and has held its Gold Seal of Approval for many years.

Alive entered the Middle Tennessee landscape in November 1975, only one year after the founding of the first hospice program in the United States. At the time, and through grassroots movements, other hospices also began appearing across the country. Like the group of individuals gathered together by Alive’s founders, Dr. David Barton and the late Dr. John Flexner, what unified those movements was compassionate people committed to helping patients live in comfort until death occurred and families to grieve with support.

During episode 2, host Jeremy Sasser and co-host Jessica Langley, executive director for education and advocacy at NHA, dive into the world of pharmacy technician education, featuring interviews with Ann Barnes, executive director of the Pharmacy Technician Educators Council (PTEC) at the organization’s annual conference. Langley also caught up with two certified pharmacy technicians to get their take on PTEC as well as opportunities for pharm techs.

Resources:

PTEC Website: https://www.pharmacytecheducators.com

The majority of Americans are not setting aside enough money in emergency savings to cover a significant unexpected expense, including pharmacists who recently experienced a massive layoff of approximately 1,000 retail chain positions.

Another quarter of consumers report saving less than 5 percent of their monthly household income for emergencies. Experts generally recommended that your emergency fund be large enough to cover three to six months of your household expenses. But what about making a plan in case of a career emergency?

https://www.waypointus.com/pharmacist-financial

Medication nonadherence is widely recognized as a common and costly problem. Approximately 30% to 50% of US adults are not adherent to long-term medications leading to an estimated $100 billion in preventable costs annually. The barriers to medication adherence are similar to other complex health behaviors, such as weight loss, which have multiple contributing factors. Despite the widespread prevalence and cost of medication nonadherence, it is undetected and undertreated in a significant proportion of adults across care settings. According to the World Health Organization, “increasing the effectiveness of adherence interventions may have far greater impact on the health of the population than any improvement in specific medical treatments.” How can adherence be improved? We propose that the first step is to view medication nonadherence as a diagnosable and treatable medical condition. We believe technology must be leveraged properly to impact this healthcare crisis.

Special Guest Benjamin Price

Benjamin Price, PharmD,BCGP Pharmacist / Vice-President / Education Services Director TigeRx Pharmacy, Inc. 5638 Redbud Highway/ P.O. Box 1887 Honaker, VA 24260 276.873.4700

TigeRx Pharmacy has been serving the community of Honaker since 2001. They have three pharmacists with a combined 50 years of experience. At TigeRx Pharmacy, they believe that being a local Honaker pharmacy means providing healthcare services to our patients that are customized to meet their needs.

https://www.tigerxpharmacy.com/

One of our most unique students yet…From the spotlight of performing to the pharmacy, Adam Baillio balances work and time with his (large) family.

Here's the full Student Series:

https://www.thenontraditionalpharmacist.com/blog/

Pharmacy Advantage: APPA delivers industry first proprietary DIR Fee Insurance Program bring much needed relief from costly DIR Fees & Clawbacks. File claims for your DIR losses for reimbursement. http://dirfeeinsurance.com

Learn More: www.joinappa.com

Rx Buzz welcomes Carrie Chitsey Wells, helping to simplify healthcare with technology.

Carrie Chitsey Wells, a native Austinite, is a digital technology innovator currently on her 7th company. She loves to stay busy running companies like healthcare (One Touch Telehealth), digital banking (One Touch Video Chat) and recruiting/HR (Live Video Interviews). She is extremely passionate about youth mental health and the opioid crisis, which led her to start the non-profit Humans Helping Humans and expand her podcast “Executive Innovation Show” to gain awareness. She is nationally recognized as Top 100 Female Founders, Top 50 Mobile Experts and Top 40 Under 40 Marketing executives.

Links: https://www.onetouchtelehealth.com

Pharmacy Future Leaders host Joanne Pauyo interviews a very special Pharmacist and Entrepreneur who's a disruptor of the 'pharmacy model' status quo, Dr. Jerrica Dodd.

Dr. Jerrica Dodd is a pharmacist, educator and coach who empowers individuals to transform their lives through coaching, teaching and speaking. Through her integrative company, JerricaSpeaks.com, she combines her pharmacy administration, pharma-medical affairs and managed care expertise with her passion for service. She teaches healthcare professionals, individuals and organizations on up-to-date drug interaction considerations when treating chronically ill patients and consults with practices on drug safety. In addition to her pharmaceutical services, she empowers women to live healthier and happier from the inside out as a coach and licensed Zumba instructor. From medicine to ministry, Jerrica is undeniably passionate about people—and it radiates through every aspect of her work.

Jerrica cares. Jerrica listens. And Jerrica speaks.

Stay connected with Jerrica on social media on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

Ashlee from Rx Ashlee & host of the Rx Buzz Podcast interviews fellow entrepreneur Brandon Dyson with "tldr pharmacy” about the entrepreneurial spirit and drive to succeed from your passion. The entrepreneurial drive is a characteristic that flourishes within us. Entrepreneurial tendencies thrive in those who can seemingly build something great from nothing. These are the people who will continue to push themselves to their very limits to accomplish the largest of goals.

Brandon Dyson, PharmD, BCOP, BCPS Works as a Clinical Pharmacist and as an Adjunct Assistant Professor. Completed a PGY1 Pharmacy Residency at a major academic hospital. He can be reached at brandon@tldrpharmacy.com

Justin Rash, PharmD w/ the ASCP & host of SenioRx Radio interviews Jeannette Y. Jeannette Y. Wick, RPh, MBA, FASCP who write an amazing article called "Outside Looking In"

Pharmacists who work in long-term care—or in any area of health care—are exposed to the health care system on a daily basis. While most of us recognize that the health care system has problems, especially at transitions of care, few of us appreciate fully how serious these problems can be. Certifying and accrediting agencies have encouraged health care providers to step out of their silos and work more collaboratively, and educators have emphasized understanding geriatric syndromes.

A description of a personal journey through the health system—for both the patient and the caregiver—with two older individuals, this narrative discusses how difficult it is for patients to understand what's happening around them. It also discusses the clinical inertia in addressing geriatric issues and offers suggestions to health care providers facing similar situations.

Original article here:

Outside Looking In: A Pharmacist's Personal Journey With Family Elders, Jeannette Y. Jeannette Y. Wick, RPh, MBA, FASCP

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31155023

Retail

William Soliman, PhD, BCMAS President of the ACMA & Senior Level Life Sciences & Pharmaceutical Industry Expert delivers the latest news & updates from the Accreditation Council for Medical Affairs (ACMA).

The ACMA Podcast Series has 3 Shows: ACMA Medical Affairs Update V3 Podcast Millennial Pharma Leader Podcast V3 Podcast w/ Anne Arvizu

Welcome to the inaugural episode of The V3 Podcast, launching Tuesday, July 2, 2019. The V3 Podcast will showcase the vision, the voice and the value of Medical Affairs. Biopharma industry executive veteran, Dr. Anne Arvizu, will interview like-minded leaders and key global strategists who will share their knowledge, insights and new cutting-edge information. This higher-level look, at what keeps your patients first in our industry, will help you to position the role of medical affairs as the key driver for your organization and the Biopharma world moving forward. This is the Future of Medical Affairs.

The V3 Podcast is great for you if you: wishing you had a focused bit of time to learn more about medical affairs from a leadership perspective. V3 will give you the gift, first Tuesday of each month, to take about 30 minutes or more, to be equipped from the mindset at the executive levels. It’s also a great show for doctoral level leaders entering the industry, wanting to learn more and fast track their careers. As the show progresses, we’ll focus on various functions and hot topics within medical affairs that will be edifying and informational. You can expect to glean some actionable insights from every episode that you can immediately put into action.

This first episode has been recorded as a solo anchor episode for our future guests. In this great standalone episode, Anne breaks down the three in V3; Vision. Voice and Value, as strategic elements pertaining to medical affairs. You’ll walk away understanding the impact that our practice has on the business that we support, and ultimately the patients we serve.

Please follow the show so you don’t miss an episode. And if you like what you hear, please tag and or follow @annearvizu and share on social media with the hashtag #V3Podcast and #medicalaffairs

This show is being produced by the Pharmacy Podcast Network and is parter-sponsored by The Accreditation Council for Medical Affairs (ACMA) to help better serve the next generation of medical affairs leadership and adding value by supporting the medical experts and compliance leaders in our industry. You can find out more about ACMA here

Medication nonadherence is widely recognized as a common and costly problem. Approximately 30% to 50% of US adults are not adherent to long-term medications leading to an estimated $100 billion in preventable costs annually. The barriers to medication adherence are similar to other complex health behaviors, such as weight loss, which have multiple contributing factors. Despite the widespread prevalence and cost of medication nonadherence, it is undetected and undertreated in a significant proportion of adults across care settings. According to the World Health Organization, “increasing the effectiveness of adherence interventions may have far greater impact on the health of the population than any improvement in specific medical treatments.” How can adherence be improved? We propose that the first step is to view medication nonadherence as a diagnosable and treatable medical condition. We believe technology must be leveraged properly to impact this healthcare crisis.

The RxSafe team has pharmacy owners at the front lines. Here's an interview with a Community Pharmacy Champion.

Special Guest Matthew Massey

Matthew Massey Massey Drugs Inc President/CEO matthew@masseydrugs.com

Since opening their doors, Massey Drugs has been committed to helping the residents of the Shoals take care of what matters most- their health. Massey's friendly team of dedicated pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and sales staff are there to make sure you get your medicines on your schedule so that you can live better.

FROM THE NCPA:

It's time to show your senator how DIR affects your business, so NCPA and other stakeholders are designating Thursday, June 27, as Fix DIR Day.

The Senate Finance Committee delayed action on a potential drug pricing legislative package until after the July 4 recess (June 28-July 8). Let's send them back to their home states with a strong message! NCPA has urged the committee to address pharmacy DIR fees in this legislation in light of the Trump administration's failure to act. The committee needs to hear that there is broader support in the Senate to address pharmacy DIR fees.

Please contact your Senators immediately and ask that they voice support to the Senate Finance Committee for inclusion of provisions addressing pharmacy DIR fees in drug pricing legislation.

Additional Resources

Sample press release for participating groups Please feel free to customize the suggested quote within to reflect your organization.

DIR Timeline

TNP Student Series – Ep 006 Aleksey Gitelson

We’ve all answered the same question at some point – “Why do you want to go to pharmacy school?”Most of the time the answer is what we think interviewers want to hear. But we all know some of the real reasons….We chat with Aleksey on some of these unspoken truths.

https://www.thenontraditionalpharmacist.com/

What have you heard about the Walmart Pharmacy Layoffs?

https://www.thelayoff.com/t/ZIIsPn5

BECOME A CONCIERGE PHARMACIST:

https://jobs.crelate.com/portal/rxvip/job/jtrqbkkc4c9xj93cssi7jh8anr

PBM Reform, notes from Pharmacy Times June 26th 2019

PBMs have been the focus of increasing scrutiny as many blame their unregulated practices for contributing to increasing prescription drug costs. The perspective, which addresses several areas of concern and provides insight into PBM pricing practices, suggests that reform may lead to drug cost savings. According to the authors, a 2018 independent audit examined the impact of Ohio Medicaid’s switch in 2011 from a fee-for-service model to a managed care model to administer its outpatient prescription drug benefits. To date, the Ohio audit is the first comprehensive review of PBM practices and incorporated 39 million drug transactions, the authors said. Overall, the audit indicated that the switch to a managed care program, which uses PBMs, saved the Ohio Medicaid program $415 million annually. The savings were largely driven by the lower prescription claim prices billed to plans by PBMs, according to the report.

https://www.pharmacytimes.com/resource-centers/reimbursement/audit-suggests-pbm-drug-pricing-practices-may-lead-to-higher-health-care-costs

Music by (MD) Mystical Dominance vocals by Alan Walker Darkside

Be Prepared for Patients to Ask About CBD

Cannabidiol (CBD) products are moving into some pharmacies and mainstream retailers...not just smoke shops, dispensaries, etc.

CBD and THC are cannabinoids found in two varieties of the cannabis plant...marijuana and hemp. CBD doesn't cause a "high" like THC.

Hemp with 0.3% THC or less is no longer a federally controlled substance and is a legal source of CBD...after last year's Farm Bill.

But cannabis STATE laws vary. For example, cannabis is fully legal in California...but all forms are illegal in Idaho.

FDA regulations add to the confusion. They say CBD can't be sold as a supplement...since it was first approved as an Rx drug (Epidiolex). But CBD is allowed in hemp-derived "cosmetics"...creams, lotions, etc.

This leaves a lot of murkiness with CBD...especially with orals, tinctures, foods, etc...and enforcement is spotty.

So far, the most conclusive evidence is with Epidiolex...a purified CBD solution approved for two rare and severe seizure disorders.

Emphasize that there's not good evidence yet to support popular CBD claims...such as relieving chronic pain, anxiety, or insomnia.

And the variety of CBD products leaves many unknowns about their safety, quality, dosing, etc.

In general, recommend avoiding CBD in pregnant or breastfeeding women...and lean away from it in patients taking multiple meds.

Educate that CBD may cause drowsiness, diarrhea, etc...and using it with CNS depressants (benzos, opioids, etc) may worsen sedation.

Be aware of many potential interactions. For example, CBD inhibits CYP2C8, 2C9, and 2C19...and might raise levels of meds such as amitriptyline, valproic acid, and warfarin. Or CBD levels might be increased by CYP3A4 inhibitors, such as clarithromycin.

Plus high CBD doses are linked to elevated liver function tests. Explain most urine drug tests check for THC...not CBD. But high CBD doses with trace amounts of THC...or impure products...could lead to a positive THC test.

If patients plan to try CBD, suggest checking the product for a "certificate of analysis" from an independent lab. This doesn't confirm safety or efficacy...but shows levels of CBD, THC, and contaminants.

Dive deeper with our chart, Comparison of Cannabinoids...and access our Natural Medicines for more on efficacy, safety, and interactions.

Key References:

-www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/PublicHealthFocus/ucm421168.htm#othercbdapproved (05-16-19)

-Health Effects of Cannabis and Cannabinoids: National Academies Press (US); 2017

-Can Fam Physician 2018;64(2):111-20

Pharmacist's Letter. June 2019, No. 350604

Rx Buzz Podcast host & founder of Rx Ashlee, Dr. Klevens Hayes, welcomes Pharmacy's fashion maven, life-declutter expert, and new podcaster, Jessica Louie, PharmD --talking about accomplishing personal growth through burn out.

About Jessica: Dr. Jessica Louie is CEO of Clarify Simplify Align, Declutter & Burnout Coach, Professional Organizer and Certified KonMari Consultant who helps busy professionals and women gain clarity of their purpose, simplify and declutter their home and minds, and align their work into their lives with simple processes to avoid overwhelm, lead with confidence and curate lives they LOVE. Dr. Jessica Louie, PharmD, APh, BCCCP holds a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from University of Southern California (USC), Advanced Practice Pharmacist license (APh) and is board-certified in critical care (BCCCP). She uses her healthcare background to coach you through emotional and difficult decisions. Jessica resides in Pasadena/Los Angeles, California and serves her clients in-person locally, travels to Salt Lake City, Utah and Brookfield, Wisconsin and provides virtually coaching sessions. View her full personal and professional profile on LinkedIn.

Tori Rerick, PharmD - Mindset Maven - Tidy Tor LLC

Tori shares:

A pharmacist turned mindfulness coach. While experiencing intense burnout after only two years practicing in my field, I found relief with increased, intentional self care. This time in my life inspired me to leave my pharmacy job and discover being a healer within my own integrity. Instead of dispensing pills, I now prescribe mindfulness. I teach women mindset management and spiritual development. I guide women to self love and emotional freedom. So where does the “tidy” come in? I used to focus solely on organizing (ahem, controlling) my external environment. I’ve created organizational content on YouTube under the handle Tidy Tor for several years. However, I’ve learned inner peace comes from the tidy integration of mind, body, AND spirit. Now, I’ve transitioned from trying to control my feelings by organizing my external world to being able to organize my thoughts and prioritize myself for maximum wellbeing. My motto has become tidy your mind, organize your life. If you catch a vibe with me, I’d be happy to connect with you. My purpose on this earth is to support and guide you.

PolitiTalkRx host Scott Kjelson, PharmD talks w/ Brad Tice, PharmD one of the most innovative pharmacists in healthcare helping to position the pharmacist as a healthcare provider while getting paid for patient care services.

About Dr. Tice:

Brad Tice

SVP Pharmacy Practice, Aspen RxHealth

Founder, RxGenomix

President, American Pharmacists Association

Brad Tice, PharmD, MBA, FAPhA is the SVP of Pharmacy Practice at Aspen RxHealth and Founder of RxGenomix. He is also the current president of the American Pharmacists Association (APhA). Dr. Tice received his Bachelor of Science degree in 1994 and PharmD in 1996 from the University of Kansas. He also earned an MBA from the Vanderbilt University Owen School of Management in 2012. His career has spanned the pharmacy spectrum working with independent, chain and hospital pharmacies through Cardinal Health, entrepreneurial start-ups, independent and chain community pharmacy practice, academia at Drake University, and managed care. He is also the founder of RxGenomix, a Tennessee-based company to implement pharmacogenomics into pharmacy practice.

Harry Travis, CEO of etectRx and specialty pharmacy industry veteran reviews the state of specialty pharmacy, insights on the future, and the 2019 Asembia Specialty Pharmacy Summit from May. The Specialty Pharmacy Summit remains the most important forum for learning, networking, and conducting business throughout the entire specialty marketplace.

Connect with Harry:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/hjtravis/

ResilienceRX: Fear, Insecurity, Uncertainty are the biggest doorways to opportunity.

Fail Forward Interview with DeAnn Mullins, Owner, Mullins Pharmacy

DeAnn shares how professional failures propelled her to pharmacy ownership and serving as the third female president in the history of NCPA, along with the unique legacy her leadership provided to the organization. At the time of recording, DeAnn’s pharmacy and hometown of Lynn Haven, Florida had been devastated by Hurricane Michael only five months earlier. She shares the firsthand hardships faced by her patients, community, and of the pharmacy being closed for three entire months.

Links:

Tammy Rogers: http://www.meyvngroup.com/our-finds/podcasts

CPESN-USA: www.cpesn.com

Health 3.0: https://zdoggmd.com

‘Just A Pharmacist’: https://zdoggmd.com/just-a-pharmacist/

Interview with a drug dealer: https://zdoggmd.com/incident-report-095/

Pivot by Jenny Blake www.pivotmethod.com

Justin Rash, PharmD, talks with Danielle (Rhyne) Fixen, an Assistant Professor and Geriatric Clinical Pharmacist at University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy, about medical cannabis and older adults.

Marijuana has had a turbulent history in the United States. Starting in the mid-1990s, however, there was a push to introduce the medical benefits of cannabis to the American people once again—”once again,” because before the 20th century, marijuana was almost entirely legal.

Beginning in the 1910s, states began to ban the sale of marijuana, eventually leading to a bill called the Marijuana Tax Act in 1937, which decreased the amount of hemp (a version of a cannabis plant) allowed to be produced in the U.S. Later on in the century, the stigma around marijuana grew and Richard Nixon signed into law the Controlled Substances Act, which included marijuana on a list of federally banned drugs alongside heroin, cocaine, and other narcotics.

By the time the 1990s came along, though, states began adopting the medical benefits of marijuana, starting with California. About 15 years after that, marijuana itself—not just the medicinal qualities—became legal for recreational use in Washington and Colorado. As of 2017, 29 of 50 states have legalized some form of medical marijuana. A 2013 study revealed that four of five doctors approve of medical marijuana and that more than 90 percent of medical marijuana patients (of around 7,500 surveyed) say that medical marijuana has helped treat their conditions. Seniors were the largest age group in the study (more than 2,300 respondents).

SenioRx Radio

https://annual.ascp.com/exhibit/podcasts.html

What happens when you just say “yes” to life’s opportunities and take a risk? Find out on this episode of Pharmacy Future Leaders with Carli Peace.

Carli Peace is a student pharmacist at Union University College of Pharmacy. She was also featured on The Ellen Show with Ellen DeGeneres.

VIDEO:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lcTYl56TQE8

Vinay Patel founder of Self Insured Pharmacy Networks (SIPN) talks about PBM reform and the new business model disrupting the status quo.

SIPN is a Pharmacy Benefit Management company founded by pharmacists Vinay Patel and Ritesh Patel who have over 20 years of combined experience in clinical practice and management/ownership of independent retail pharmacies. Here is the team that is working tirelessly to bring better solutions for the self funded employer marketplace.

Vinay Patel, Pharm.D. Founder, Self Insured Pharmacy Networks LLC vinay.patel @ sipharmacynetwork.com 919-436-3359 ext 101 office www.sipharmacynetwork.com

As independent pharmacy owners look to other revenue sources to keep their business viable, learn how starting a weight loss program within your pharmacy could be the perfect solution. Dr. Kathy Campbell, pharmacy owner and founder of Dr. Kathy Weight Loss, discusses how she created the program, integrated it with her pharmacy business, and marketed it to her customers and the community.

More information:

PharmacyMarketing.com

Making your impact. Ashlee interviews Tony on this episode of the Rx Buzz.

Tony Guerra, PharmD, is chair, instructor, and pre-pharmacy advisor at Des Moines Area Community College's Pharmacy Technician program and Pharmacy Podcast Network Co-Host. He's Tony_PharmD on Twitter and TonyPharmD on YouTube providing Top 200 drugs and pronunciation help to over 4,500 followers with over 1 million views. His two audiobooks Memorizing Pharmacology: A Relaxed Approach and How to Pronounce Drug Names: A Visual Approach to Preventing Medication Errors are Amazon bestsellers. He graduated from Iowa State University with a BA in English and the University of Maryland with his PharmD.

Part Two of the PPN coverage of the WPE 2019 event, with special guests: Veronica Bandy Jessica Langley Jon Roth

The California Pharmacists Association (CPhA) and Pharmacy Podcast Network (PPN) joined forces to enhance the communications platform available to the pharmacy profession in both California and beyond.

Together, the podcast platform of more than 20 channels and 70,000 listeners and the nation’s largest state association supporting pharmacists, will boost and enhance the content, information and resources available to network listeners, pharmacists and those interested in all aspects of the profession.

“This partnership with the Pharmacy Podcast Network strengthens the voice of our pharmacists not only in California, but across the country,” said CPhA Chief Executive Officer Jon Roth. “CPhA values innovation and we look forward to communicating exciting news that will create positive change for the profession.”

Western Pharmacy Exchange (WPE) is a two and a half-day experience for pharmacy professionals and industry partners. The new innovative learning format supports inspiration, collaboration, and problem solving in the various learning zones. With nearly 40 continuing pharmacy education sessions, one of the largest pharmacy expos, and plenty of networking opportunities, WPE is the ideal place to acquire knowledge, challenge change, and inspire growth.

Join CPhA in 2019 as it celebrates its 150th anniversary in advocating, educating and uniting pharmacy leaders to move the profession forward.

Western Pharmacy Exchange April 12-14, 2019 JW Marriott L.A. Live 800 Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90015

PART ONE:

https://omny.fm/shows/pharmacy-podcast-network/western-pharmacy-exchange-2019-ppn-coverage-part-o

TNP Student Series – Ep 005 John David Scheper

Original posting: April 30, 2019

Some people run from politics while others take the challenges head on. John Scheper looks to management as a springboard into his future campaign trail.

https://www.thenontraditionalpharmacist.com/

Suzy welcomes Pharmacy Leader Laly Havern PharmD, 12 year veteran and Manager of Clinical Integrity at Walgreens.

1st time special episode of the Pharmacy Podcast Nation, Rachel, 9 year old 3rd grader from Evans City Pennsylvania interviews the Concierge Pharmacist, Ken Sternfeld, RPh.

Ashlee's best friend returns, Beth Cady. Beth is an ID Specialist and Assistant Professor, SIUE School of Pharmacy. We love Beth!! #BeLikeBeth

Suzy welcomes Kate Gainer, CEO of the Iowa Pharmacy Association (IPA)

PolitiTalkRx host Scott Kjelson, PharmD welcomes special guest ANTONIO CIACCIA CEO of 46brooklyn Research.

46brooklyn Research is an Ohio non-profit corporation whose purpose is to improve the accessibility and usability of U.S. drug pricing data. 46brooklyn takes the myriad drug pricing data sources scattered across the web and stitches them together into data visualizations that can be used by the public to better understand how the drug supply chain functions. 46brooklyn also writes and publishes original research that uses the data within its public data visualizations to shine light on the hidden and complex underbelly of the drug supply chain.

Contact the show:

PolitiTalkRx@gmail.com

Founded in 1876 and incorporated by statute as the Connecticut Pharmaceutical Association, the Connecticut Pharmacists Association serves and represents over 1,000 pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and student pharmacists from all practice settings, including community pharmacy (both independent owners and employees working in chain drug stores), hospitals & health-systems, and specialty practices such as compounding, managed care, and long term care. CPA is led by dedicated pharmacists that serve as members of the Board of Directors, volunteering their time to advancing the profession.

CONTACT:

https://ctpharmacists.org/contact/#!form/Contact

Consultant Pharmacists Joanne Hirshfield and Jan Allen joined Erin Albert on the latest episode of SenioRx Radio honoring "Women in Pharmacy" at the 2018 ASCP Annual Conference.

ASCP is hosted a “Celebrate Women’s Leadership Cocktail Reception and Social Media Tweetup” during the 2019 ASCP Forum on April 17 from 5:30-7:00pm ET. We honored Admiral Pamela Schweitzer, PharmD, BCACP and hearing her words of inspiration and advice about becoming a pharmacist practicing at the top.

The theme centered around how to get more female pharmacists in senior leadership positions. Please use hashtags #WomenWithPharmbition and #Manbassador. We will be posting on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram during the Tweetup. Feel free to use any/all platforms! And (of course) ALL MEN AND WOMEN are welcome to join the discussion. 😊 Please help us to spread the word.

Cheers,

Christine

Christine Polite

Senior Director of Communications

Episode Description

This episode of Pharmacy Future Leaders features Beatrice Atoyebi. Atoyebi is a student at The University of Oklahoma College of Pharmacy (OU COP). OU COP is one of the nation's leading pharmacy schools. Atoyebi shares her rewarding experience as an OU COP student and describes some of the unique features of the curriculum including degree specialization.

For all the Pharmacy Podcast Network

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P1 Pharmacy Student Emily Hanners talks with co-host Matt Paterini PharmD of the Nontraditional Pharmacist Podcast.

If you are a pharmacy student, you need to be doing what Emily talks about in this video. We will give you a hint… it involves networking!

Enhance your career possibilities, contact the TNP Team Today:

https://www.thenontraditionalpharmacist.com/contact/

In this episode, Jeff is joined by Briana Santaniello, a newly trained medical science liaison (MSL). They discuss Briana’s path from dual PharmD/MBA, to managed care residency, to landing an MSL role 3 years out of school. Briana gives the low-down on what life is like on the job during the first year of an MSL career, shares all the soft and hard skills she has honed in the role, and shares her take on the many different career pathways that can lead into the position.

15 Year Pharmacy Business Veteran and Pharmacy Podcast Nation host Todd Eury and Meghann Chilcott Chief Technology & Marketing Officer for Benzer Pharmacy, deliver a message of 'Tough Love' for our #PharmacyFutureLeaders about experience, networking, and your valuable education.

Your business network is just as important as your eduction.

Tweet us: @PharmacyPodcast

Todd S. Eury Pharmacy Podcast Network O: (412) 585-4001 ext. 1 Publisher@PharmacyPodcast.com Meghann ChilcottChief Technology and Marketing OfficerBenzer Pharmacymchilcott@benzerpharmacy.com

Joanne Pauyo, Pharmacy Future Leaders host, interviews Kristi Fritch, a pharmacy student from Belmont University School of Pharmacy.

ABOUT KRISTI FRITCH:

Kristi Fritch, founder of Take Heart Health, has been passionate about nutrition and fitness since she was young. While she was learning to manage money in Monopoly, she was also learning how to manage calories and count points. Needless to say, this strict mentality eventually took a toll on her mindset towards food and exercise. For many years, Kristi struggled with a negative relationship with food and tried every diet and exercise program under the sun. After several years of striving to be “skinny” enough, God began to wreck her negative mentality and renew her motivation for a healthy, balanced lifestyle.

In May of 2015, she graduated from the University of Florida with a degree in Nutritional Sciences and a minor in Business Administration. Shortly after, she began a Beachbody challenge group and learned how to invite the Lord into her health and fitness goals. She finally understood that because of her relationship with Christ, she’s already viewed as more than enough. No number on a scale, calories consumed, or inches around her waist can define her worth. Ultimately, Kristi has learned that her pursuit of health and fitness is about strengthening her mind, body and soul.

In the beginning of 2016, Kristi decided to help others experience this freedom through her business/ministry, Take Heart Health. Each month, she hosts Fitness Accountability Groups and is always available for individual consults. This Fall, she will begin Pharmacy school in Nashville where she will continue to help others build a balanced lifestyle through strength, support and scripture!

The Pharmacy Podcast Network and the California Pharmacists Association (CPhA) announced their new partnership at the Western Pharmacy Exchange (WPE) which is a two and a half-day experience for pharmacy professionals and industry partners.

The new innovative learning format supports inspiration, collaboration, and problem solving in the various learning zones. With nearly 30 continuing pharmacy education sessions, one of the largest pharmacy expos, and plenty of networking opportunities, WPE is the ideal place to acquire knowledge, challenge change, and inspire growth. You do not want to MISS what we have in store for 2019! Register today and reserve your spot to experience WPE like never before. Join CPhA in 2019 as it celebrates its 150th anniversary in advocating, educating and uniting pharmacy leaders to move the profession forward.

Special Guest: Michelle Sherman PharmD, President MichRx Pharmacist Consulting Services, Inc. and HIV Thrive

Special Guest: Karl Hess, Editor, Journal of Contemporary Pharmacy Practice

The California Pharmacists Association (CPhA) was founded in 1869 and is the largest state association representing pharmacists. CPhA represents pharmacists, technicians, and student pharmacists from all practice settings. These practice settings include community pharmacy (both independent owners and employees working in chain drug stores), hospitals & health-systems, and specialty practices such as compounding, managed care, and long term care. The CPhA mission is to advance the practice of pharmacy for the promotion of health.

For Immediate Release

Contact: Lisa Min

Pharmacy Publishing Network

(703) 472-6992

lmin@pharmacypublishingnetwork.com

Iowa Pharmacy Association Joins the Pharmacy Podcast Network

[Pittsburgh, PA April 22, 2019] The Pharmacy Podcast Network has officially partnered with the Iowa Pharmacy Association (IPA) to broadcast and support IPA through podcasting. IPA will host two new shows on the Pharmacy Podcast Network, ResilienceRx and Rx State of the States. “I am really excited about working with Kate Gainer and the IPA. They were already leveraging podcasting for their BOP Podcast, it’s a clever board of pharmacy review and summary podcast” stated Todd Eury, founder of the Pharmacy Podcast Network, “quality produced and promoted podcasts are more important than ever with the popularity of the medium. The Pharmacy Podcast Network is celebrating our 10th year podcasting about the profession of pharmacy and the IPA joining the network is an anniversary present. We’re excited.”

Podcasting is growing. Apple confirmed there were over 550,000 podcasts at the annual WWDC 2018 conference in early June. And an article by Variety back in Feb 2018 said: Apple Podcasts features more than 500,000 active podcasts, including content in more than 100 languages.

“The Pharmacy Podcast Network has been in the top 100 rankings in Apple podcasts for the category called business news for years. We need to expand the network, build out content pharmacists, pharmacy professionals, and pharmacy industry stakeholders want to hear” Eury continues, “The partnership with IPA will be a valuable source of interviews, panels, and content with connections to other state associations. These podcasts will be valuable to all pharmacy associations and industry professionals looking to catch up on some of the latest initiatives of our pharmacy organizations and leaders.”

Kate Gainer, IPA’s CEO and executive vice president, states, “IPA’s podcasts are designed to educate and benefit pharmacists across the country. We are excited to partner with PPN, the leader in pharmacy podcasts. ResilienceRx is designed to help pharmacists grow amidst stress and Rx State of the States zooms in on major initiatives and legislative priorities for pharmacy practice advancement occurring across the country.”

The IPA is the state society representing the profession of pharmacy in Iowa, united to empower the pharmacy profession to improve health outcomes. Since 1880, the Iowa Pharmacy Association is organized to preserve and advance the interests of the profession and to serve the professional needs of all pharmacists, student pharmacists, and pharmacy technicians.

Pharmacy Publishing Network

VACCINE MYTHS DEBUNKED

U.S. public health officials and physicians have been combating misconceptions about vaccine safety for over twenty years. They’ve had mixed success. Despite the fact that numerous studies have found no evidence to support the notion that vaccines cause autism and other chronic illnesses, a growing number of parents are refusing to vaccinate their children.

Researchers now link falling immunization rates to recent resurgences of vaccine-preventable diseases. In 2010, California saw 9,120 cases of whooping cough, more than any year since the whooping cough vaccine was introduced in the 1940s. Ten infants too young to be vaccinated died of whooping cough during the outbreak. The CDC warns that events like these will become more frequent and harder to control if vaccination rates continue to fall.

Fears over the safety of vaccines are understandable. The CDC vaccination schedulecalls for children to receive up to 14 inoculations by the age of six – many of them vaccines developed within the last twenty years. Many parents distrust these vaccines; worried about the potential for risks and long-term side effects. Research, however, shows that most of our biggest fears about vaccinations are unfounded. These eight major vaccine myths that research has shown to be baseless:Myth #1: Vaccines cause autism.

The widespread fear that vaccines increase risk of autism originated with a 1997 study published by Andrew Wakefield, a British surgeon. The article was published in The Lancet, a prestigious medical journal, suggesting that the measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccine was increasing autism in British children.

The paper has since been completely discredited due to serious procedural errors, undisclosed financial conflicts of interest, and ethical violations. Andrew Wakefield lost his medical license and the paper was retracted from The Lancet.

Nonetheless, the hypothesis was taken seriously, and several other major studies were conducted. None of them found a link between any vaccine and the likelihood of developing autism.

Today, the true causes of autism remain a mystery, but to the discredit of the autism-vaccination link theory, several studies have now identified symptoms of autism in children well before they receive the MMR vaccine. And even more recent researchprovides evidence that autism develops in utero, well before a baby is born or receives vaccinations.Myth #2: Infant immune systems can’t handle so many vaccines.

Infant immune systems are stronger than you might think. Based on the number of antibodies present in the blood, a baby would theoretically have the ability to respond to around 10,000 vaccines at one time. Even if all 14 scheduled vaccines were given at once, it would only use up slightly more than 0.1% of a baby’s immune capacity. And scientists believe this capacity is purely theoretical. The immune system could never truly be overwhelmed because the cells in the system are constantly being replenished. In reality, babies are exposed to countless bacteria and viruses every day, and immunizations are negligible in comparison.

Though there are more vaccinations than ever before, today’s vaccines are far more efficient. Small children are actually exposed to fewer immunologic components overall than children in past decades.Myth #3: Natural immunity is better than vaccine-acquired immunity.

In some cases, natural immunity — meaning actually catching a disease and getting sick– results in a stronger immunity to the disease than a vaccination. However, the dangers of this approach far outweigh the relative benefits. If you wanted to gain immunity to measles, for example, by contracting the disease, you would face a 1 in 500 chance of death from your symptoms. In contrast, the number of people who have had severe allergic reactions from an MMR vaccine, is less than one-in-one million.Myth #4: Vaccines contain unsafe toxins.

People have concerns over the use of

TNP Student Series – Ep 003 Christy Cheung

The TNP Student Series goes global! Christy Cheung joins us from Vancouver, Canada to talk about the role technology will play in the future field of pharmacy.

https://www.thenontraditionalpharmacist.com/

TNP Student Series – Ep 002 Bryan Herrera The TNP Student series helps pharmacy students prepare for their future in our ever-changing pharmacy profession. Our second guest is Bryan Herrera of UCSF School of Pharmacy. As a P1, Bryan is ahead of his years in terms of his approach to choosing a pharmacy career path.

https://www.thenontraditionalpharmacist.com/

SenioRx Radio

Title:

Managing Type 2 Diabetes in Long-term Care (LTC) Residents Sponsored by Lilly Diabetes

In this podcast, you will hear an interview between Dr Scott Drab, PharmD, an associate professor of pharmacy and therapeutics at the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy, and Dr Chad Worz, PharmD, executive director and CEO of the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists, in which they discuss how type 2 diabetes impairs the normal regulation of glucose, specifically in the LTC population.

Digital Apothecary:

https://www.thedigitalapothecary.com/musings

It's increasingly becoming a digital world, and businesses are looking to turn healthcare into the next field to reap the benefits of rampant technological growth. After all, its a multi-billion dollar market, we have an aging population, and new therapies are coming to the field all the time. For me, keeping up with all of these developments has increasingly been a fund endeavor, but over the years I have found many people asking me for input on new technologies and their impact on the pharmacy landscape and patient care opportunities. For that reason, I created The Digital Apothecary as a place for people to read about novel tools, devices, and developments that I think may make a difference. Why the focus on Digital Health?

It's an amazing time for patients to be able to use wearable devices to capture data in realtime and share it with their health team. I love to watch what is being developed and imagine how pharmacy can use this to monitor therapeutic outcomes and improve care.

Timothy Aungst, PharmD is an Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice at MCPHS University, Worcester, MA. He graduated from Wilkes University Nesbitt School of Pharmacy, Wilkes-Barre, PA, in 2011. Afterwards, he pursued a PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency at St. Luke's University Hospital, Bethlehem, PA, with an emphasis on Internal Medicine, Cardiology, and Geriatric Care. He then completed a fellowship program focused on geriatric care, Medicare/Medicaid and drug management, and academia.

What Every Pharmacist Needs to Know About Sleep: SenioRx Radio

Guests:

Emily Kryger, PharmD, BCGP

Geriatric Clinical Pharmacist & Owner, PharmRecs, LLC

Meir Kryger, MD, FRCPC

Professor of Medicine (Pulmonary) and Clinical Professor of Nursing, Yale University School of Medicine

Host:

Justin Rash, PharmD, BCGP

Chair, ASCP Social Media Committee

Medical Science Liaison, LTC

Description:

You won't fall asleep during this podcast! Renowned sleep expert and author of Principles and Practice of Sleep Medicine and The Mystery of Sleep, Dr. Meir Kryger, illuminates sleep disorders in the elderly with his daughter, senior care pharmacist Dr. Emily Kryger.

The latest Rx Buzz Podcast with Ashlee Klevens Hayes, PharmD., is with special guest Anne Kearns with Anne Kearns Law. Today's podcast is about "Trademarks and your business." Contact: Anne Kearns LawBio: Anne Kearns has over twenty years of intellectual property and commercial litigation and counseling experience. She has represented individuals and businesses ranging from musicians, tech start ups, and the fashion industry, to international companies. URL: https://www.annekearnslaw.com/downloads

Ken Sternfeld, RPh., the founder of the RXVIP Concierge Pharmacist movement has nominated Dr. Crystal Cruz for the Next-Generation Pharmacist Awards.

Since 2010, the Next-Generation Pharmacist Awards program has honored pharmacists, technicians, students, and industry advocates who are defining the future of pharmacy. Join us for a milestone year as we celebrate a decade of pharmacy inspiration. Each year, one winner is selected from among the pharmacist category winners as The Next-Generation Pharmacist, the evening's highest honor. Complete a nomination, and the 2019 Next-Generation Pharmacist could be your nominee.

Nominate a pharmacist here:

https://nextgenerationpharmacist.secure-platform.com/a

The Pharmacy Podcast Network and the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) has partnered on the 'OnScript' Podcast dedicated to the career driven Pharmacy Technician. Jeremy Sasser CPhT is our host who works with the NHA as a pharmacy content specialist.

About the NHA:

The simple notion of improving healthcare through greater competency is at the heart of our mission. We work every day to fulfill that mission through advocacy, education, and certification, leading to access to better care, better careers and better efficiency for providers and their patients.

Since 1989, NHA has prepared and awarded more than 750,000 certifications to healthcare students and professionals, providing them with nationally recognized measurements of competency paired with easy-to-use study tools and personalized customer service.

As the industry leader, we are passionately committed to develop, advance and advocate for the frontline healthcare worker, resulting in improved patient care.

Whether you’re a student, educator, employee or employer, NHA is driven to improve the quality of your career and business. By helping prepare the next generation of healthcare workers, we are helping individuals and healthcare businesses make a meaningful, positive impact.

At NHA we believe in always being industry advocates. We engage with both regulatory and legislative bodies to promote certification for the industry and for the people working in it. We are passionately committed to developing, advancing and advocating for the frontline healthcare worker.

NHA’s proven results elevate and impact the lives of individuals, schools, and businesses in allied health. Our comprehensive certification and preparation resources provide our clients with access to the professional success they desire. NHA provides continuity for educators and employers seeking a partner with multiple certification options, giving students and employers a trusted path to skills growth and career advancement.

About Jeremy:

Jeremy Sasser

Pharmacy Content Strategist

NATIONAL HEALTHCAREER ASSOCIATION

11161 Overbrook Road, Leawood, Kansas 66211

d 913-661-6576 | nhanow.com

Jon R. Roth, MS, CAE, CEO of the CPhA joins Todd Eury, CEO of the Pharmacy Podcast Network to announce a special partnership with the nations largest State Pharmacists Association and talk about the WPE 2019.

WESTERN PHARMACY EXCHANGE

Western Pharmacy Exchange (WPE) is a two and a half-day experience for pharmacy professionals and industry partners. The new innovative learning format supports inspiration, collaboration, and problem solving in the various learning zones. With nearly 30 continuing pharmacy education sessions, one of the largest pharmacy expos, and plenty of networking opportunities, WPE is the ideal place to acquire knowledge, challenge change, and inspire growth. You do not want to MISS what we have in store for 2019! Register today and reserve your spot to experience WPE like never before.

Join CPhA in 2019 as it celebrates its 150th anniversary in advocating, educating and uniting pharmacy leaders to move the profession forward.

Register here: http://westernpharmacyexchange.com/

Special Discount Rate for PPN Listeners:

USE CODE: 2HRT75 ---- registration for WPE to $645.

ABOUT JON: Jon R. Roth, MS, CAE

Mr. Jon Roth is the Chief Executive Officer for the California Pharmacists Association. In this role Mr. Roth oversees all aspects of the association’s operations, health policy and advocacy efforts on behalf of California pharmacists. The California Pharmacists Association is the largest statewide professional society of pharmacists in the country.

Mr. Roth has 25 years of experience in health policy, advocacy, and member services within a variety of health care sectors. As CEO for CPhA, Mr. Roth and his team were directly responsible for the development and passage of Senate Bill 493, the landmark legislation granting pharmacists ‘provider status’ and greatly expanding the clinical authorities of pharmacists in California. This accomplishment was recognized by the United States Surgeon General for “successful contributions in leading legislative change to expand the role of California pharmacists as health care providers”.

He earned his bachelor of science in business administration and masters degree in Organizational Development. He is only one of 3,000 association professionals nationally to have achieved the industry credential of Certified Association Executive.

RxSafe Podcast Series Part One

Recorded LIVE at the PDS Pharmacy Business Conference 2019 in Orlando Florida on February 17, 2019 at an RxSafe Panel Discussion titled:

5 Ways to Beat Amazon & Pill Pack & Grow Your Business

Learn more: rxsafe.com/

Market Access with Steven Kiss

Show Notes:

Jeff is joined by Steven Kiss, an internal consultant in Pricing, Reimbursement, and Access Strategy with a pharmaceutical company. Jeff digs into why Steven started off in pharmacy school, what drove the decision to pursue a dual MBA degree, the internships and other work he engaged in, and the strategic goals and day-to-day of his functional area. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in combining clinical and commercial training to drive strategic decision making in life sciences.

Jeff Pike

President & Cofounder

Millennial Pharma Leader

jeffpike@millpharmaleader.com

Opioids and the Older Adult: SenioRx Radio

Guests:

Marylee B. Grosso, BSPharm, RPh, PD, FASCP

Managing Partner, HealthCare Consults, LLC

Jennifer Urso, RPh, BCGP, FASCP

Director of Pharmacy Services, Guardian Elder Care

Host:

Justin Rash, PharmD, BCGP

Chair, ASCP Social Media Committee

Medical Science Liaison, LTC

Description:

Don't miss out on this timely and important discussion that speaks to the national crisis of opioid addiction.

The Avadim Health Podcast Series returns with Part Two of the 3 part series focusing on the "Powerful Partnerships" which differentiate the quality of products and services offered to patients directly from their Community Retail Independent Pharmacy.

Ralph Lombardo Senior Vice President of Avadim Technologies, developers of Theraworx Relief, welcomes our special guest, Nimesh Jhaveri President of Health Mart Pharmacy and Senior Vice President at McKesson for a special discussion about the business of Community Pharmacy in today's competitive market.

Offering Patients something new:

https://join.healthmart.com/pharmacy-marketing-and-promotions/5-tips-to-improve-patients-health-and-your-profits/

Part One of the Three part series with Dr. Jeffrey Fudin:

https://soundcloud.com/pharmacy-podcast/avadim-health-podcast-series

Evidence-Based Podcast Episode ZERO

Jason Cavolina, PharmD aka Dr. Jay Max, is the CEO of RXVIP Concierge

Jason writes:

I endeavor each day to raise awareness and educate patients, health care providers and pharmacists that there is a Pharmacogenetic (PGx) tests available that will identify lifesaving genetic variations that will reduce the risk of Adverse Drug Reactions (ADRs).

Jason engages pharmacists and students of pharmacy about a new way to practice as provider and manages a team of Pharmacogenetic representatives to engage practitioners around the country and the world.

RXVIP implements and integrates the correct in-office processes to ensure proper patient education and the most accurate test results.

Connect with Jason:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-jason-cavolina/

TNP Student Series – Ep 001

with Kalyn Davis repost from: December 31, 2018

TNP Student series is for pharmacy students looking to get ahead. The tips in these videos are not taught in pharmacy schools, but absolutely necessary to decide on a career. Kalyn gives us a fresh student perspective!

Find the TNP Team here:

https://www.thenontraditionalpharmacist.com/tnp-student-series-ep-001/

Suzy Soliman, PharmD, interviews Lisa King, RPh, best selling Author of Tiny Life Changes Lisa King, RPh Health, Wellness, Disease Prevention Bio: Lisa King is a pharmacist and an Amazon Best Selling Author who truly believes you can achieve your goals and dreams one step and one day at a time! Whether you are feeling stuck and can not move forward, need more purpose in your days or want to reset your health and enjoy life to the fullest, Tiny Life Changes is the guide for you! Favorite Quote: “Change your thoughts and you can change your world.” - Norman Vincent Peale

Rx Buzz Podcast host Ashlee Klevens Hayes PharmD, interviews her best friend Beth Cady, PharmD, about finding the right Mentor.

Here's 10 ideas about finding a mentor, by Jeff Goins.

https://goinswriter.com/find-mentor/ 1. Find someone you want to be like

Don’t just find someone who has a job you want or a platform that you covet.

Find someone that is like you, someone with a similar set of strengths and skills you want to emulate. Otherwise, you’ll just end up frustrated.

Spend some time finding the right person. In fact, have several candidates before committing to a single mentor.2. Study the person

Follow his blog. Get to know people who know him.

If you don’t know the person well, see if he is really like his public persona projects.

Make sure you understand his strengths and weaknesses. Set your expectations realistically.3. Make the “ask”

Don’t ask for the person to “be your mentor” right off the bat. That’s a big ask. Far too big for the first meeting.

Rather, ask for an initial meeting — something informal, over coffee maybe. Keep it less than an hour.

Come with questions that you’re prepared to ask, but let the conversation flow relationally. (Note: the formality really depends on the potential mentor’s communication style — something you should be aware of before the initial meeting.)

When in doubt about when to make the ask, just go for it. (That’s what I do, and it usually works.)4. Evaluate the fruit

After meeting, do you want to spend more time with this person?

Did she begin the meeting by encouraging you or telling you what to do? Did she ask questions, or wait to provide answers?

Did you leave the meeting feeling better about yourself? Was a connection made? If not, feel free to let the relationship go and seek out someone else, instead. You don’t have time to waste on a self-centered tyrant.

If it went well, then immediately put together a follow-up plan.5. Follow up after the meeting

This is not like dating. It’s okay to appear overly ambitious. You want this person to know that you’re serious.

It’s appropriate to follow up immediately, thanking your prospective mentor for her time.

A good way to do this is via email or other form of passive communication, so that you don’t appear overbearing or waste the person’s time.

This is also a good time to mention that you’d like to do it again. If she reciprocates, offer to get something on the calendar. (You may need to suggest a time.)

Make sure that it feels relaxed and not contrived. You’re still vetting each other at this point.6. Let the relationship evolve organically

We sometimes place too high of expectations on mentoring. We want to give it a name, because it gives us a sense of status and importance. But really it’s just a relationship.

Mentoring is organic. It’s healthy to let it grow like any other relationship — over time and based on mutual respect and trust.

Don’t force it. That will kill a potential mentoring relationship faster than anything. Give it time; it needs to grow.7. Don’t check out when you feel challenged

I was recently speaking with a friend who’s mentored a number of young men over the years. He said the saddest part about what he does is that a lot of guys check out whenever he challenges them.

It will happen. You’ll get to a point where your mentor will feel comfortable enough to call you out. And what you do next is crucial to your growth.

Remember: this is what you signed up for. Don’t wimp out when it gets tough; this is where the really good stuff happens.8. Press into relationship

Don’t wait for the mentor to initiate. Learn how to manage up. Persevere. Ask for more of your mentor without demanding it.

This doesn’t bother him (at least, it shouldn’t). It honors him. It shouldn’t be a big deal to ask this person to coffee or lunch, outside of your normal meeting time.

If a mentor can’t be a friend, then he’s probably not a mentor. Finding

The American Society of Cannabis Pharmacists and we are defining cannabis care. As medication experts and patient advocates, pharmacists provide a unique and compassionate perspective on clinical cannabis medicine. Compelled by the lack of standardization, we joined together to recognize the medical effects of cannabis and provide a voice to its legitimacy across the nation. The American Society of Cannabis Pharmacists (ASCPh) was founded to unify the pharmacy profession on the subject of cannabis in support of American public health.

ASCPh will accomplish this through: Provision of current, accurate information on the advances of cannabis medicine Continuing professional development courses on medical cannabis for pharmacists and the greater medical community Facilitating unique meet-up opportunities for pharmacists to connect with their peers across practice settings and medical sub-specialties Raising societal awareness about the role of the pharmacist as a key component to optimizing medical cannabis care related to patient directed self-management of symptoms Engaging student pharmacists in the medical cannabis industry Serving as a trusted, credible resource to legislators, policy makers, regulators, and the public.

Questions: MELANI KANE (BERSTEN)Cannabis Pharmacist | PharmDExecutive Director | American Society of Cannabis Pharmacists952.334.4656 Melani@ascph.org

The Purdue College of Pharmacy is proud to present BoilerWoRx: a multidisciplinary response to public health needs in Indiana, initially focusing on the opioid epidemic. BoilerWoRx is a strategic mobilehealth initiative that will bring vital services to communities across Indiana.

The BoilerWoRx program, in partnership with the Tippecanoe County Health Department and the Lafayette Transitional Housing Center, will be hosted their first event on Saturday, April 21, 2018 at Lafayette Transitional Housing at the Howarth Center in Lafayette, Indiana.

The BoilerWoRx team will provide counseling, education, training, drug disposal and Hepatitis A immunizations. This event is open to everyone so come out and learn more about BoilerWoRx.

We must do more. Drug overdose deaths continue to increase in the United States. From 1999 to 2017, more than 700,000 people have died from a drug overdose. Around 68% of the more than 70,200 drug overdose deaths in 2017 involved an opioid. In 2017, the number of overdose deaths involving opioids (including prescription opioids and illegal opioids like heroin and illicitly manufactured fentanyl) was 6 times higher than in 1999. On average, 130 Americans die every day from an opioid overdose.

Call me, let's work together in your community. Find the closed Medication Assisted Treatment Center to your community.

https://www.newseason.com/

White Paper: Prescribing Opioids: Re-Centering the Pendulum

http://info.mcg.com/rs/658-WJS-398/images/MCG%20White%20Paper%20-%20Prescribing%20Opioids.pdf

Darshan and Major talk about 23 & Me Data collected and it's potential ramifications to our privacy.

"Embedded in our genetic code is all kinds of sensitive data that could be compromising in the wrong hands without genetic privacy protections, the information stored in our genes might be used to discriminate against us or send us targeted ads.

For these reasons, some have said we should skip out on consumer DNA tests if we value our privacy. Last week, after the FDA gave DNA testing company 23andMe the greenlight to offer consumers disease risk assessments, there was a new wave of warnings.

“The product isn’t really a kit...the product is you,” Popular Science wrote after the announcement. Others have speculated that the company’s long-term goals include selling your data for advertising purposes.

Let’s be clear here. 23andMe definitely is selling your data to third party companies, research institutions and nonprofits. But it is not selling your genetic data to those entities in order for them to sell you things. It is selling de-identified, aggregate data for research, if you give them consent."

From original article, by Kristen V. Brown:

https://gizmodo.com/23andme-is-selling-your-data-but-not-how-you-think-1794340474

Rx Buzz Welcomes Dr. Anna GarrettMeet Dr. Anna Garrett! Dr. Garrett is a certified coach and a Doctor of Pharmacy, who helps busy professional women who are sick and tired of being sick and tired get their hormones in balance so they can live happy, healthy productive lives.Anna helps them reclaim parts of themselves they thought were lost forever.

Anna's mission is to guide you through managing the changes you experience in body, mind, and life during menopause. She will use her health-care expertise and coach training to teach you how to maximize their mojo and escape from hormone hell.

https://www.drannagarrett.com/about/

My friend and fellow Healthcare Podcaster Jared Johnson created the Healthcare Rap, where we are ushering in the future of healthcare and we check yesterday's thinking at the door. The Healthcare Rap is about challenging assumptions about marketing and technology, and the status quo no longer exists.

Jared writes: One of the greatest success stories of the power of healthcare content is the Pharmacy Podcast Network, whose founder Todd Eury is celebrating 10 years as a podcaster. Todd is all about community, as evidenced by his shout-outs to colleagues and hosts including Erin Albert, Timothy Aungst, Meghann Chilcott, John Nosta, Joe Lavelle, Janet Kennedy, Darshan Kulkarni, Chad Worz, Matt Paterini, and Troy Trygstad. What’s a concierge pharmacist, and what else is on the horizon in the world of pharmacy? All that, plus honoring efforts in addiction recovery and fighting the opioid crisis.

What an honor to be featured on this podcast, thank you Jared.

https://shows.pippa.io/healthcare-rap/

Special Podcast interview with Rx Coffee, Founder, Conor Flynn.

Rx Coffee was born out of a love for CrossFit, Adventure and Specialty Coffee.

With a Passion of Forging Specialty Coffee Knowledge and Fitness to Fuel Your Journey in Life.

All of Rx Coffee is single origin specialty coffee, carefully selected from top lots, and sustainably sourced. Each roast has been perfected by a master roaster and roasted to bring out the most flavors in the beans. We ensure our customers know they are getting fresh roasted coffee by placing a roasted on date on every single bag. This is truly one of a kind small batch roasted limited edition coffee.

Don't confuse "specialty coffee" with "gourmet" or "premium" coffee.

According to the SCAA-Specialty Coffee Association of America, specialty coffee is used to refer to coffee that is graded 80 points or above on a 100 point scale by a certified coffee taster (SCAA) or by a licensed Q Grader (CQI).

Specialty Coffee undergoes a rigorous visual inspection of a 350 gram sample searching for primary and secondary defects. Specialty grade coffee must have zero primary defects. Premium or Gourmet coffee allows primary and secondary defects.

https://drinkrxcoffee.com/blogs/rxcoffeeblog

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