Over the Counter

Joey Mattingly, PharmD, MBA, PhD, joined Over the Counter to discuss how pharmacy turnover rates impact independents, chains, and the patients they serve.

Samantha Picking, PharmD, joined Over the Counter to discuss her role as Walgreens' senior director of immunizations during National Immunization Awareness Month.

Ashley Kay Pendrick, PharmD, joined Over the Counter to discuss her work with Prosper Rx Consulting and how pharmacists have more opportunities than ever to step out of their comfort zones within the profession.

Hashim Zaibak, PharmD, joined Over the Counter to discuss the overall role of pharmacists in administering vaccines and how community pharmacies in particular have stepped up in a big way.

Michael Murphy, PharmD, MBA, joined Over the Counter to discuss the growing concerns surrounding pharmacy deserts that are spanning across thousands of communities in the US.

Michael Kleinrock, lead research director at IQVIA, joined Over the Counter to discuss the importance of his company's Understanding the Use of Medicines in the US 2025 report.

Diana Isaacs, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP, BC-ADM, CDCES, joined Over the Counter to discuss the importance of insulin delivery and how advancements in this space are expected to improve diabetes outcomes.

Brett Barker, PharmD, joined Over the Counter to discuss Iowa's recent signing of PBM reform and what it might mean for pharmacies and other states looking to enact similar legislation.

Jon Easter, RPh, joined Over the Counter to discuss the main ideas of his presentation from the American Diabetes Association's 85th Scientific Sessions.

Rick Gates, chief pharmacy officer at Walgreens, joined Over the Counter to discuss the current state of retail pharmacy and the ongoing events that have impacted it.

Morgan Lee, PhD, MPH, CPH, and Scott Halperin, PharmD, from the Pharmaceutical Strategies Group, joined Over the Counter to discuss key takeaways in their organization's 2025 Trends in Drug Benefit Design Report.

Amina Abubakar, PharmD, AAHIVP, joined Over the Counter to discuss her career journey within the pharmacy profession, from her time in big-box retail to owning an independent pharmacy and continuing education institute.

Marta Wosinska, PhD, and Joey Mattingly, PharmD, MBA, PhD, joined Over the Counter to discuss the potential impact pharmaceutical tariffs may have on pharmacies if they are to be widely implemented in the near future.

David Swenson, RPh, joined Over the Counter to discuss the new drug shortage technology, CCT Rx Shortage Solutions, his company is helping bring to pharmacies across the country.

Jeff Goad, PharmD, MPH, joined Over the Counter to discuss hepatitis A and B vaccines and the ways in which pharmacists can play their role in boosting vaccine uptake and reducing hesitancy.

Vin Gupta, MD, joined Over the Counter to discuss the future of the pharmacy profession and how digitally innovative solutions can lead to advanced patient care as well as growth in the role of pharmacists.

Antonio Ciaccia joined Over the Counter to discuss pharmacy benefit managers, their role within the pharmaceutical supply chain, and how that role has evolved over time. 

Luke Turnock, PhD, joined Over the Counter to discuss the increase of lifestyle enhancement drug use on social media, the internet cultures that are fueling the use of these drugs, and how it may impact potential consumers.

Mark Garofoli, PharmD, MBA, BCGP, CPE, CTTS, joined Over the Counter to discuss common trends, challenges, and the importance of pharmacists in managing OTC medications for pain treatment.

David Blair, CEO of independent pharmacy benefit manager LucyRx, joined Over the Counter to discuss his company's innovative reimbursement model and they are working to revolutionize the pharmacy benefits market.

Jenny Markell, BA, joined Over the Counter to discuss her extensive research into direct-to-consumer advertising of prescription drugs and how it may misinform potential patients.

Diana Isaacs, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP, BC-ADM, CDCES, joined Over the Counter to discuss pharmacists’ role in counseling patients on GLP-1s as well as the common trends, challenges, and successes she’s seen among her patient population. 

Don Roosan, PharmD, PhD, joined Over the Counter to discuss ChatGPT in pharmacy practice, how it is being used right now, and the possibilities of AI's future role in health care.

Jennifer Zilka and Kyle Pudenz, DBA, from Cencora joined Over the Counter to discuss the work their team is doing to identify, define, and address pharmacy deserts across hundreds of communities in the US.