Pharmacy Focus

In this episode, we spoke with Dr. Christina Madison, founder and CEO of The Public Health Pharmacist, about why abortion access and reproductive care are public health issues. Links Mentioned In this Episode: ACOG Statement on Dobbs https://www.acog.org/news/news-releases/2022/06/acog-statement-on-the-decision-in-dobbs-v-jackson#:~:text=ACOG%20condemns%20this%20devastating%20decision,their%20bodi...

In this episode of the Independent Rx Forum, host Jack Mozoloom, vice president of Public Affairs & Marketing at the National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA), leads a discussion with guests Kaite Krell, MPH, associate director of Congressional Affairs, and Adam Harbison, senior director of Congressional Affairs at the NCPA. Together, they delve into the legislative landscape, explorin...

Reproductive health has been a major topic in the US over the last few years, particularly since the Supreme Court removed the Constitutional right to abortion in the Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health case in June of 2022. Pharmacists have been caught in the middle, with many questions and a lot of confusion surrounding what they're allowed to do versus what they owe their patients. In this episode,...

In this episode of Pharmacy Focus: Policy Edition, we delve into the intricate world of pharmacy reimbursements, DIR fees, and PBM-related challenges with Ronna Hauser, PharmD, Senior Vice President of Policy and Pharmacy Affairs at the National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA). Ronna shares invaluable insights and updates on the pressing issues affecting community pharmacy practice. Key T...

This month, we spoke with Jordan Sloshower, MD, MSc, about an upcoming course titled Critical Perspectives on Knowledge Production in Psychedelic Science at Chacruna Institute in which he will be addressing some issues regarding psilocybin-assisted therapy. 

Dr. Christina Madison, engages in a discussion with Dr. Jade Ranger, from the Prescription Shoppe. They talk about their various experiences and journeys through pharmacy. Key Takeaways: The Prescription Shop is approaching its five-year anniversary, a significant milestone for businesses, and they plan to celebrate with a special event in March 2024. Dr. Ranger emphasizes the importance of going...

On this month's episode,  Pharmacy Times covers the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy Nexus 2023 conference, highlighting the updates on biosimilars. Interviews include: Chelsee Jensen, PharmD, BCPS a senior pharmacy specialist and pharmaceutical formulary manager at Mayo Clinic, Prerakkumar Parikh, PharmD, director of Specialty Clinical Solutions at Magellan Rx Management, and Kimberly Maxfield, P...

Jack Mozloom, vice president of Public Affairs at the National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA), speaks with Matt Seiler, general counsel at NCPA, about the current PBM litigation at the 2023 NCPA Convention. Key Takeaways: Osterhaus Pharmacy has filed a class action lawsuit against CVS Health, Caremark, and Aetna, alleging violations of federal antitrust laws and state contract laws relat...

Christina Madison, PharmD, FCCP, AAHIVP, sat down with Amy Marie Merrell, to discuss current issues within sexual health.

Bobby Green, MD, President and Chief Medical Officer at Thyme Care, Nashville, Tennessee, walks pharmacists through one of the most impactful payment models in oncology today, providing a natural break down of the enhancing oncology model (EOM) and how it works for patients and health care providers in Medicare and Medicaid.

In this episode of the Independent Rx Forum, John Beckner, RPh, of the National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA), speaks with Ed Cohen, PharmD, FAPhA, about seasonal immunizations, specifically the new COVID-19 formulations. This episode was recorded at the NCPA Annual Convention 2023.

In this episode, we explore an innovative approach to pharmacy education with Sunil Prabhu, BPharm, PhD, dean and professor at the College of Pharmacy at the Western University of Health Sciences. Prabhu sheds light on Western University of Health Sciences' unique 3.5-year pharmacy program, uncovering the benefits it offers students, how it streamlined curriculum, the application process, and the...

In this episode of Public Health Matters, host, Dr. Christina Madison, engages in a profound discussion with Dr. Noha Abolelata, from the Roots Community Health Center in Oakland, California. Together, they explore the critical topic of health equity, discuss the persistent racial disparities within health care, and shed light on the essential work of supporting individuals transitioning out of in...

In this episode of Pharmacy Focus: Policy Edition, we delve into the intricacies of provider status for pharmacists, including challenges that have hindered pharmacists from attaining this recognition, the recent legislative strides, and the far-reaching implications for the field. Our guest, Ron Lanton III, Esq from Lanton Law, lends his expertise to shed light on the financial impacts and effect...

In this final episode, we spoke with Claudia Fox, MD, MPH, FAAP, an associate professor of pediatrics at the University of Minnesota Medical School in Minneapolis. Fox reviews potential pharmacotherapy and surgical interventions for children with obesity, and discusses potential concerns from parents about the long-term impacts. 

In this episode of the Independent Rx Forum, Doug Hoey, CEO of the National Community Pharmacists Association, engages in a compelling conversation with Lynne Fruth, president of Fruth Pharmacy. Together, they delve into the trajectory of independent and community pharmacies, emphasizing their significance and profound impact on local communities. Key Takeaways The Landscape of Independent and Com...

In this episode of Pharmacy Focus, we turn the spotlight on the American Association of Pharmacy Technicians (AAPT) and their highly anticipated Fall Seminar. Interviewees Judy Neville from AAPT and Wesley Sparkmon, Assistant Professor at Creighton University, discuss the intricacies of this seminar, its pivotal sessions on pharmacy technicians, and the critical topics of expanding roles, motivati...

In this illuminating episode of Public Health Matters, host Dr. Christina Madison engages in a candid discussion with Amy-Marie Merrell to commemorate Sexual Health Awareness Month. Delving deep into the often-overlooked intersection of sex work and women's health, this conversation sheds light on crucial public health matters. Key Topics Women's sexual health: an essential yet frequently marginal...

In this episode of Pharmacy Focus: Student Edition, we dive deep into the world of scholarships designed to support Black student pharmacists. Guests Jenni Zilka and Samarah, a P2 student at the University of Toledo, discuss the Good Neighbor Pharmacy and Cencora scholarship funds. They discuss the significance in fostering inclusivity and the pivotal role of representation in the field of pharmac...

In this episode, we spoke with an expert about the potential impacts of new guidelines on adolescents, as well as the risks associated with new anti-obesity drugs.

On this episode of Pharmacy Focus, Harsha Rajasimha, PhD, MS, founder and CEO of Jeeva Informatics Solutions, discusses the importance of representation of women and minority groups in clinical trials and how decentralized clinical trials could be used to address gender disparities.

This month, we spoke with Glenn Short, PhD, senior vice president of Early Development at atai Life Sciences, about an under-discussed psychedelic drug: ibogaine. Although it has some daunting adverse effects, Short said ibogaine offers unique biological and therapeutic effects.

On this episode of Public Health Matters, Christina Madison, PharmD, FCCP, AAHIVP, spoke with Ryan Haumschild, PharmD, MS, MBA, to discuss current issues in oncology, including drug shortages and patient access. Ryan Haumschild, PharmD, MS, MBA, is the director of pharmacy services at Emory Healthcare and Winship Cancer Institute in Atlanta, Georgia.

In this episode of Pharmacy Focus: Policy Edition, we delve into the significant developments brought about by Michigan Senate Bill 219. The bill marks a pivotal moment for pharmacists in the state as they embrace expanded responsibilities, now empowered to not only administer, but also order and prescribe tests and vaccines. We are joined by Ron Lanton III, Esq, a partner at Lanton Law and a lega...

In this limited series, we speak with experts to understand the new frontier of anti-obesity drugs, as well as concerns and questions that still remain.