Pharmacy Podcast Network

Welcome to Part One of our special post-show coverage of the APhA 2025 Annual Meeting & Exposition! In this episode, we’re joined by an incredible lineup of guests who bring insights, announcements, and reflections straight from the show floor. Whether you attended in person or are catching up from afar, this episode offers a front-row seat to some of the most compelling moments of APhA 2025....

In this episode of FrameworkFocus™, host Todd Eury sits down with Dori Armstead, VP of People at SoftWriters, to explore The Future of Work and what it means for the pharmacy technology industry. Dori shares insights on building a talent-centric organization, SoftWriters’ journey in improving hiring and retention, and how HR strategies are evolving to meet today’s workforce demands. The conversati...

Kyle Panter, PharmD shares insights on how he got started in compounding and some of what he does for Innovative Pharmacy Solutions. He talks about how he does doctor detailing and how his business card, rolled up in a giant horse pill, has proven to be a great tool for getting in to see the doctor.  He is joined by Michelle Bethel, Product Manager from Kalchem International who talks about how he...

In this episode of the NASP Podcast, Sheila Arquette, President & CEO of NASP, speaks with Jessie Heaton, PharmD, MBA, CSP, Vice President of Specialty and Infusion at Maxor, and Michelle Mulgrew, PharmD, Vice President of Commercial Specialty Market Development at Maxor, about specialty pharmacy’s role in rare disease patient care management and how to empower patients, prescribers, and manuf...

This Week in Pharmacy – April 4, 2025 We launch with the "godfather of Functional Pharmacy" Robert Kress fRx . Roberts is a #pharmacist, practitioner, and coach who blends lifestyle and functional medicine with a passion for empowering patients. He believes true healing comes from within the patient, and that the role of the practitioner is to guide, teach, and support through awareness, education...

Heavily focused on the finance sector, Lansworth had a goal of breaking into the pharmacy industry. On this episode of Marketing Vitals, we talk with Finch Marketing client, Carrie Koski, on how targeted marketing has impacted Lansworth achieving their goal. By understanding the pain points of their new target audience and using a strategic marketing approach, Lansworth became a credible and trust...

Why is Point-of-Sale (POS) crucial for community pharmacies? In this episode of Pharmacy Podcast Tech Trends, powered by PrimeRx, we dive deep with Paul Jacobsen, Senior Product Manager for PrimeRx POS, and Ketan Mehta, CEO of PrimeRx, to explore how innovative POS features streamline pharmacy operations, optimize finances, and enhance patient experiences. 💡 Tune in to discover: ✅ How POS techno...

🔬 Episode Overview: While medications are often the first line of treatment, some children continue to experience seizures despite multiple drug therapies. The ketogenic diet, a high-fat, low-carbohydrate approach, has been used for nearly a century to help control epilepsy—sometimes leading to significant seizure reduction or even remission. 💡 What You’ll Learn: ✅ How the ketogenic diet works...

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. Best Practices for Management of Hyperlipidemia: A Focus on Guidelines and Patie...

In this powerful episode of This Week in Pharmacy, TWIRx we're spotlighting the critical leadership roles pharmacists are taking in two vital areas of patient care: pharmacovigilance and hormone treatment therapies. 🧬 Featured Guest #1: Dr. Sara Rogers, PharmD  A trailblazing researcher and healthcare leader, Dr. Sara Rogers is the founder of the American Society of Pharmacovigilance, a national...

I’m beyond grateful to be doing the work that I do and meet the amazing individuals that I do on my podcast. Today I got a surprise bonus gift from my guest in the form of a mini-healing session with her after we recorded the podcast episode. Her mission is to help as many individuals as possible come out of struggle and suffering without having to use willpower, and I got to experience this trans...

Join us for a special episode of This Week in Pharmacy (TWIRx) as we celebrate the 4th Anniversary of the Pittsburgh Pharmacy Network (PPN)—a thriving community dedicated to connecting pharmacy professionals and students in the Greater Pittsburgh area. Hosted at Shorty's at the Waterfront, this milestone event brought together pharmacy leaders, entrepreneurs, and advocates for an evening of networ...

Stephen B. Corn, MD and Meredith Fisher-Corn, MD interview Sang Choi, RPH, Research Scientist of the New York State Office of Cannabis Managment and discuss her path from pharmacist -in-charge at specialty pharmacies, to to Dispensary Director of a medical cannabis company to her current role at the New York State Department of Health. Dr. Choi highlights the details of their unique "Cannabis Rese...

Want to break into pharmacogenomics and precision medicine? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Josiah Allen, a precision medicine pharmacist with nearly 20 years of experience in genomics, psychiatry, and clinical research. We explore how pharmacogenomics is revolutionizing patient care, prescribing, and the role of pharmacists in the future of medicine. We cover: • How Josiah transitioned from...

On This Week in Pharmacy, we talk with Stephen Beckman, CEO of Yaral Pharma LLC. We're headed to APhA 2025 in Nashville. Next up, We're focused on the Expanding Role of the Pharmacist with Stephanie Smith, PharmD, Thea Blystone, PharmD, and Jamie Wilkey, PharmD.

On this episode of the Counter Talk™ Podcast host Jason Callori speaks with Jeff Harrell, PharmD, CEO of Cascadia, a network of over 30 independent pharmacies in the Pacific Northwest region.  Jeff shares his journey from basketball player to successful pharmacy owner.  He discusses how he built his network and the challenges independent pharmacists are facing today in a competitive market. This e...

In Part 2, the conversation focuses on leadership, financial planning, and expanding pharmacy services. Guests: Scotty Sykes, CPA, CFP®, Sykes & Company, P.A. www.sykes-cpa.com Adam Robinson, PharmD, Pharmacist, SAVE RITE DRUGS INC www.saveritedrugs.com Kunal Vyas, CEO, RxMile www.rxmile.com Kelley Babcock, Founder, Leadership Growth Formula www.leadershipgrowthformula.com Paul Shelton, CEO, P...

I’m back this week after a whirlwind weekend of attending the 2025 Integrative Healthcare Symposium and getting over some bouts of sickness in my household. Today’s guest is a true master of systematic approaches to tackling health challenges - you don’t want to miss this one! Reed Davis, Double-Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner (HHP) and Certified Nutritional Therapist (CNT), is a glob...

No matter your location, Amazon Pharmacy is affecting everyone. From rural independents to big-city multi-store pharmacies, Amazon is another competitor with an aggressive marketing strategy. So, how can you compete? Grab your headphones and join Kelly Bailey, Vice President of GRX Marketing, as she dives into various marketing strategies and campaign ideas to help your pharmacy be a force in your...

In this episode, we’ll explore the unique hurdles faced by children with rare conditions, the latest advancements in treatment, and the vital role of collaboration between healthcare providers, researchers, and families. Join us as we speak with experts Isabelle Vacher and Dana Tate from Rarus Med to shed light on how innovation and advocacy are shaping the future of rare disease care. Let’s navig...

This week on TWIRx – This Week in Pharmacy, we dive into two critical business topics impacting the pharmacy industry: staffing solutions and access to better medication options. Our first guest, Doniyor Sattarov, Vice President of PharmaStaff ( pharmastaff.com ), joins us to discuss staffing challenges in pharmacy and how outsourcing workforce solutions can boost efficiency and profitability. Pha...

In Part 1, Todd and Adam sit down with industry leaders to discuss technology, business strategy, and the future of independent pharmacy. Guests: Matthew Gilbert, Vice President of Business Transformation, RxSafe, LLC www.rxsafe.com Josiah (Joe) Bunting, Owner, Bunting Family Pharmacy www.buntingfamilypharmacy.com Chris Cornelison, CEO, Solutions Rx www.solutionsrx.com Marc Joiner, Brand Strategy...

The political landscape is shifting, and long-term care (LTC) pharmacies are feeling the impact. In this episode of FrameworkFocus, we sit down with Alan Rosenbloom, President & CEO of the Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition, to discuss the key policy challenges facing LTC pharmacies in 2025. From the effects of the Inflation Reduction Act and ongoing PBM reform efforts to the push for LTC at Home...

This episode of the Pain Pod takes a moment to sit down with THE Pharmacist Athlete, Dr. Brandon Welch! What is sports pharmacy? Patient athletes? Where does a pharmacist fit into sports teams? All of this and much, much more. Perhaps even a little inspiration to figure out your dreams and live them out! Come one, come all, to the Pain Pod!!! Pain Guy • www.painguy.us Pharmacy Athlete •  https://p...

·              Featured Guests: Brigid Groves, PharmD, MS  Mitch Rothholz, RPh, MBA, FAPhA Lucas Berenbrok, PharmD, MS, BCACP, FAPhA  ·              Key Takeaway: Knowing where patients can find vaccines at pharmacies is crucial to increasing convenient access.   Listen to all 3-parts of this series:  https://pharmacypodcast.com/2025/03/10/vaccine-confident-podcast-series/