Pharmacy Focus

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.

In this week's episode of Pharmacy Focus, Tom Knight, founder and CEO of Invistics, now part of Wolters Kluwer, discusses the dangers of drug diversion and how this could negatively impact affect patients and health care professionals.

On this episode of Independent Rx Forum, Jack Mozloom from the National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) is joined by Joel Kurzman and Belawoe Akwakoku from the State Government Affairs Program at NCPA. They discuss how pharmacists can advocate for policy changes at the state level. For more information about NCPA membership or the NCPA Annual Convention, please visit www.ncpa.org .

This month, we spoke with Cassia Griswold, PharmD, a clinical oncology pharmacist at Mayo Clinic Arizona. Griswold discussed the latest updates from ASCO in PARP inhibitors for prostate cancer, as well as what's on the horizon in this quickly-evolving treatment space.

In an interview with Pharmacy Times , Nikhil Palekar, MD, director of the Stony Brook Center of Excellence for Alzheimer Disease, director of the Stony Brook Division for Geriatric Psychiatry, and director of the Stony Brook Alzheimer Disease clinical trials program, discussed the FDA approval of lecanemab-irmb (Leqembi, Eisai) and what this means for those who have Alzheimer Disease. Although the...

On this episode of Public Health Matters, Christina Madison is joined by Joy Hoover, founder of Esōes Cosmetics, where they discuss empowering women and cosmetics. Joy Hoover is an executive leader and organizational development authority known as a thought partner, consultant, and speaker, digitally, on-air and in-person. As a safety activist for the last 13 years, Joy has been a tireless champio...

John Beckner from the National Community Pharmacists Association speaks with Ben McNabb, PharmD, owner and founder of LOVE OAK pharmacy, and Mayank Parikh, co-founder of Super Health Pharmacy, about pharmacies becoming a major health care destination for patients. The NCPA Convention is Oct. 14-17, in Orlando, FL. Registration is open now. Get all the info at www. NCPA.org

This month, Ashley Gallagher sat down with David Keene, vice president of Digital Therapeutics at atai Life Sciences, to discuss the growth and future of digital therapeutics. 

On this episode, we spoke with Lucas Morgan, Esq, a partner at Frier Levitt, about how to navigate the Board of Pharmacy as a pharmacist. 

On this episode of Public Health Matters, Christina Madison spoke with Lydia Bailey, PharmD, BCACP, pharmacy operations manager for St. Vincent de Paul Charitable Pharmacy in Cincinnati, Ohio about what charitable pharmacies are. Lydia Bailey, PharmD, BCACP, is the Pharmacy Operations Manager for St. Vincent de Paul (SVDP) Charitable Pharmacy in Cincinnati, Ohio. The SVDP Charitable Pharmacy opene...

On this month's episode, Bri Morris, PharmD, director of strategic initiatives at the National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA), spoke with Travis Wolff, PharmD, BCACP, owner of Med-World Pharmacy and Apothecary Pharmacy, and Jen Palazzolo, RPh, owner of Flatirons Family Pharmacy about being an independent pharmacy owner and the upcoming NCPA Convention in 2023. The NCPA Convention will be...

This month, we have a special crossover episode between Pharmacy Focus: Oncology Edition and the Psychedelic Pharmacy podcast. Managing Editor Alana Hippensteele spoke with Anthony L. Back, MD, to learn about research into psychedelic medicine in cancer care and what he sees in the future. As psychedelic medicine comes further into cancer care, pharmacists will play a vital role in the interdiscip...

On this month, we spoke to April Gill, chief commercial officer at Tabula Rasa HealthCare, about how to identify underserved patients and address social determinants of health.