Pharmacy Focus

On this episode, Dr. Christina Madison speaks with Jennifer Lind, PharmD, MPH, MBA, who is a public health pharmacists, epidemiologist in the Medication Safety Program at the CDC, and commander in the United States Public Health Service Commissioned Corps, on why the next generation of pharmacists should be focused on public health. Jennifer N. Lind, PharmD, MPH, MBA, is a Pharmacist and Epidemiol...

This month, we spoke with expert Adi Zuloff-Shani, PhD, CEO of Clearmind Medicine, to hear about the new frontier of mental health treatments: psychedelic medicines. Clearmind is developing a novel treatment for addiction, which Zuloff-Shani said is part of a larger shift in approaches to mental health treatments. Interested in learning more? Check out this related content: Study Demonstrates Mech...

On this episode, John Beckner of National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) discusses how independent pharmacy plays a new role in primary care with Douglas Hoey, CEO of NCPA.

This month, we spoke with Danielle Roman, PharmD, an oncology clinical pharmacy specialist with Allegheny Health Network. Roman discussed the rapidly growing breast cancer treatment space, as well as pharmacists' roles in the complex treatment regimens. Interested in learning more? Check out this related content: With New Classification of HER2-low Breast Cancer, Pharmacists See Major Paradigm Shi...

On this month’s episode, host Dr. Joanna Lewis spoke with Carlene Link, PharmD, BCPS, a clinical pharmacist, about career wellness.

On this month's episode, we spoke with Shane Desselle, RPh, PhD, FAPhA, associate dean for Research and Professional Affairs at the Touro University California College of Pharmacy, discussed what the Granada Statements are and why they are important for student pharmacists.

On this episode, we spoke with Sarah Gray, BPharm, an integrative nutritionist and the Nutrition Pharmacist, on the importance of National Nutrition Month.

On this month's episode, Dr. Christina Madison speaks with Bruce Berger, PhD, president of Berger Consulting LLC, on how pharmacists should best use motivational interviewing for patients. Bruce is President of Berger Consulting, LLC and Emeritus Professor at Auburn University. He has developed comMIt (Comprehensive Motivational Interviewing Training for health care providers) and AU MITI (Auburn...

On this episode, host Ronna Hauser of the National Community Pharmacists Association discusses how pharmacists should prepare for DIR fee changes with Tripp Logan, PharmD, owner of SEMO Rx Pharmacies and Services, Scott Pace, PharmD, JD, co-owner of Kavanaugh Pharmacy and partner at Impact Management Group, and Doug Hoey, the CEO of NCPA.

This month, we spoke with Jennifer Martin, PharmD, BCOP, a hematology-oncology pharmacist with the Allegheny Health Network. Martin said pharmacists can be involved in all aspects of care, from deciding treatment plans to educating patients, and in the growing role of oral treatments.

In this week’s episode, we spoke with Matt Gibbs, president of Capital Rx, to discuss alternative career paths in independently owned PBMs.

In this month's episode, Amanda Ryan, PharmD, BCGP, CPHQ, the director of Education for the Pharmacy Quality Alliance (PQA), discusses a new PQA program to teach pharmacy and other health professions students the basics of quality measurement and strategies to improve medication safety, adherence and appropriate use. Ryan leads the strategic direction of PQA’s educational activities. Before joinin...

In this week’s episode, we spoke with Mandy Reece, PharmD, CDCES, BC-ADM, BCACP, FADCES, vice chair and associate professor in the department of pharmacy practice at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, on diabetes care, change in treatment, and management.

This week's episode features Kathy Pham, PharmD, BCPPS, senior director of Policy and Professional Affairs at the American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP), who discusses her experience at ACCP and why advocacy is important to health care and the profession of pharmacy. Kathy Pham is the Senior Director of Policy and Professional Affairs at the American College of Clinical Pharmacy. Dr. Pham ca...

In this month's episode, we spoke with Matt Gibbs, president of Capital Rx, to discuss alternative career paths for students, including independently owned PBMs.

In this week's episode, Carina Dolan, PharmD, BCOP, senior director for Clinical Oncology and Pharmaceutical Outcomes at Vizient Inc, discusses the highlights and big picture moving forward for hospitals and health-system pharmacies.

This week's episode features Amina Abubakar, PharmD, AAHIVP, CEO of Avant Pharmacy & Wellness Center and president of Avant Institute, who discusses her experience in the pharmacy industry and the communities she serves. 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 for...

Today's episode features Ronna Hauser of the National Community Pharmacists Association and Olin and Scotty Sykes, accountants from Sykes & Company, who discuss DIR changes.

This month, we spoke with Joseph Araujo, Chief Scientific Officer at Mindset Pharma, to get a better understanding of the differences between natural and synthetic psychedelic medicines. 

In this week's episode, Deeb Eid, PharmD, RPh, regulatory affairs advisor in Pharmacy at CVS Health, discusses the future and advancing practice of pharmacy.

This week's episode features Tom Frieden, MPH, MD, who discusses his background and influence on public health and national policy. Dr. Frieden was the director of the CDC and is currently the president and CEO of Resolve to Save Lives . Resolve to Save Lives was created in 2017, and works with organizations around the world to prevent epidemics and reduce the burden of cardiovascular disease.

Judy Neville, from the American Association of Pharmacy Technicians and program director of the Pharmacy Technician Program at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, speaks with pharmacy technicians about the impact of pharmacy technician as vaccinators.

This week's episode features Alex Barker, PharmD, founder of The Happy PharmD, who discusses career development and pursuing a career in public health. Alex founded The Happy PharmD to provide career coaching and career development classes, and since 2017, the company has helped over 1,500 pharmacists. His best-selling book, Indispensable: A Prescription for a Fulfilling Pharmacy Career , has sold...

This week's episode features Dr. Jaclyn Boyle, assistant dean for Student Success, and associate professor of Pharmacy Practice at Northeast Ohio Medical University, who discusses . Jaclyn A. Boyle currently serves as Assistant Dean, Student Success, and Associate Professor, Pharmacy Practice at Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED). Dr. Boyle is a graduate o fthe Ohio State University, recei...

On this episode, Dr. Joanna Lewis and her friend Julia discuss 5 healthy habits to maintain during the holidays and 5 things to have in the medicine cabinet.