Pharmacy Focus

In this month's episode, we talked with Judy Neville, program director of the college of pharmacy and pharmacy technician program at the University of Nebraska Medical Canter, on what to look forward to for the American Association of Pharmacy Technicians Conference in 2022.  If you would like to share your Pharmacy Technician Tips, email agallagher@pharmacytimes.com!

Today's episode features Doug Hoey and guests Brian Caswell, Ronna Hauser, and Karry La Violette from NCPA who discuss the "Melt the Phones" campaign and other moving parts of pharmacy DIR. 

In this month's episode, Joanna Lewis (from The Pharmacist's Guide ) joins Ed Cohen and John Beckner to discuss immunizations around the winter season and managing safe holiday gathering.

Today's special episode features Dr. Mitch Lee from the podcast ReTell Pharmacy to talk all things retail. 

In the second episode of the Psychedelic Pharmacy series, Payton Nyquvest, CEO and founder of Numinus, discussed the laboratory development and regulatory side of psychedelic research. In the interview, Nyquvest said he believes psychedelics will lead to a major shift in the mental health treatment paradigm in the next 3 to 5 years. 

Today's Women in Pharmacy episode features host Suzanne Soliman, founder of Pharmacist Moms Group; Carlene Link, PharmD, BCPS; and Madeline Acquilano, PharmD, BCPS, in a discussion about being an influencer as a women in pharmacy.

In this week’s episode, we will be discussing multiple sclerosis, including diagnosis, treatment options, and the role of the pharmacist in patient care, with Dr. Tirisham Gyang and pharmacist Dr. Margaret Hansen. If you would like to nominate a pharmacist or pharmacy staff member as a Pharmacy Hero, email AAntrim@pharmacytimes.com!

In this finals week special episode, Jessica Louie, host of The Burnout Doctor Podcast, discussed burnout among pharmacy students and how to have a long-term perspective on mental health. 

Today's episode features Doug Hoey and John Beckner from NCPA who discussed a survey of their members and various obstacles in independent pharmacies, including staffing and supply shortages, DIR fee reform, and vertical integrations.

In this month's episode, Melissa Pein, a pharmacy technician supervisor at Children’s Mercy Kansas City Hospital, discusses her CPhT 2021 conference presentation regarding pharmacy technicians and the role they play in vaccinations. If you would like to share your Pharmacy Technician Tips, email agallagher@pharmacytimes.com!

In this week’s episode, we will be discussing travel pharmacy and balancing work with a passion for seeing the world with Dr. Nabila Ismail. If you would like to nominate a pharmacist or pharmacy staff member as a Pharmacy Hero, email AAntrim@pharmacytimes.com!

In this month's episode, Michael Hogue joins Ed Cohen and John Beckner to discuss vaccine hesitancy and boosters.

Today's episode marks the first part of our newest series—Psychedelic Pharmacy! Each episode will explore the growing body of research about psychedelic medicine, with interviews from researchers, clinicians, and other experts.  In this first episode, Executive Director of the Chacruna Institute Bia Labate, PhD, and Kelan Thomas, PharmD, MS, associate professor of clinical sciences at the Touro Un...

Today's Women in Pharmacy episode features host Suzanne Soliman, founder of Pharmacist Moms Group; Carlene Link, PharmD, BCPS; Bhavana Mutha, RPh, BCMAS, BCMTMS, PDTM; and Dr. Andrea Collaro, Walgreens Boots Alliance, Senior Director, Brand Management/Product Development, Owned Brands Health & Wellness, as they discuss leadership roles and mentorship as women in pharmacy. 

In this week’s episode, we will be discussing wellness and safety tips for the upcoming Halloween holiday with Dr. Sara Hunt, DNP, FNP-C, family nurse practitioner. If you would like to nominate a pharmacist or pharmacy staff member as a Pharmacy Hero, email AAntrim@pharmacytimes.com!

Today's special episode marks the first part of our new series, Study Break! This show is designed to focus on the latest news and trends from pharmacy schools across the country. In this episode, Brooke Griffin, PharmD, founder of 21st Century PharmD, discussed how students have handled the pandemic, as well as how they can pursue leadership positions both during and after pharmacy school. 

Today's episode highlights a few of the sessions that took place at this year’s NCPA Annual Convention. Speakers mentioned include: Outgoing NCPA President Brian Caswell; Dr. Nicole Pezzino; Rannon Ching; Meredith Ayers; Dr. Anjanette Wyatt; and incoming NCPA President Michele Belcher. 

Today's special episode marks the first part of our new series, Pharmacy Tech Talk! This show is designed to focus on the growing role and responsibilities for pharmacy technicians, the tools and trainings they need, and challenges they face. In this episode, Sumaya Jaludi, PharmD, celebrates National Pharmacy Technician Day by discussing the importance of pharmacy technicians, especially during t...

Troy Trygstad, PharmD, executive director at CPESN and Pharmacy Times ® Editor-in-Chief; Sabina Zildzic, pharmacy technician analyst at Sutter Medical Center in Sacramento; and Payton Atkins, PharmD candidate 2023 from the University of Kentucky, all joined us to discuss important topics happening in pharmacy, such as the role of technicians growing in the field, COVID-19’s impact on their work, a...

In this month's episode, Ed Cohen and John Beckner discuss gaps in vaccination rates and how to build your immunization business. 

Today's Women in Pharmacy episode features host Suzanne Soliman, founder of Pharmacist Moms Group, Krista Capehart, PharmD, MS, BCACP, FAPhA, AE-C, and Jennifer Shannon, PharmD, BCPS, to celebrate Women Pharmacist Day. Both of these women were last year's winners for the special day and Women Pharmacists of the Year! 

In this week’s episode, we will be discussing one of the breaking studies about cervical cancer presented at the ESMO Congress 2021 with Dr. Bradley Monk, investigator for KEYNOTE-826. If you would like to nominate a pharmacist or pharmacy staff member as a Pharmacy Hero, email AAntrim@pharmacytimes.com!

Today's special episode marks the first part of our new series with NCPA, Independent Rx Forum, featuring Doug Hoey and Dr. Bri Morris! A host from Pharmacy Focus will be speaking with NCPA staff, leadership or other independent pharmacy experts about how the industry is changing, what these neighborhood pharmacies need to stay cutting-edge and sustainable into the future, and how NCPA works to su...

Today's special episode marks the first part of our new series, Public Health Matters, featuring Dr. Christina M. Madison! This show is designed to cover important topics in the public health space that can directly impact pharmacy. 

In this week’s episode, we will be discussing regulation and legislation surrounding COVID-19 vaccine mandates with principal of Lanton Law Ron Lanton and pharmacist attorney Ned Milenkovich. If you would like to nominate a pharmacist or pharmacy staff member as a Pharmacy Hero, email AAntrim@pharmacytimes.com!