Pharmacy Friends

Dive into the latest episode of Pharmacy Friends for a discussion of the FDA Commissioner’s National Priority Voucher pilot. While accelerated approvals may improve access to innovative therapies, what could a compressed decision-making window mean for evidence review, affordability assessment and implementation planning?   Prime experts Angela Sutton and Bob Greer explore the important roles clin...

Learn how nurse-led care coordination supports members right after their specialty therapy starts. Learn how the compassionate experts at Prime help members understand their treatment, set expectations and get support when it’s needed.  Tune in to hear how nurse-led coordination is reducing costs and improving care for the better, including: Fewer early missteps through clear patient education Bet...

Recorded live in Nashville at AMCP Annual 2026, our latest Pharmacy Friends shares takeaways on how real-world medical and pharmacy data, pharmacist-led outreach, and benefit integration are shaping payer decision-making.   00:45 - Why real-time evidence matters 09:37 - High-touch pharmacist-to-prescriber outreach helps deliver hard-dollar savings. 23:51 – Rare disease insight and reinforcing the...

Early-onset cancers are rising—and they’re forcing people to rethink cancer, screenings and care models. What if cancer care strategy needs to start earlier—and last longer? This Pharmacy Friends conversation breaks down the rise in early-onset cancers and the practical implications for prevention, benefit design, and affordability. 00:00 Intro 02:30 Basics of cancer in younger people 07:52 Early...

Discover how Prime brings together industry recognized accreditation frameworks—like URAC, ISO, and NCQA—to create a unified, reliable approach to patient safety and operational excellence. In this episode, we break down how quality standards become everyday practice through embedded processes, continuous improvement, internal audits, and real world examples that demonstrate measurable impact for...

During this episode of  Pharmacy Friends  you’ll hear about the rapidly evolving world of cell and gene therapy, highlighting its promise, complexity, and growing impact across the health care ecosystem. Learn about the foundational definitions, emerging clinical innovations, and the expanding pipeline of therapies expected to reach the market in the coming years. It also examines regulatory devel...

Learn about the FDA’s new expedited approval process for oral GLP-1 medications—a breakthrough that could transform obesity care. Host Maryam Tabatabai and Carole Kerzic talk about these once-daily pills, and their potential for the similar benefits as injectables without needles or refrigeration. With potential approval coming soon, oral GLP-1s could expand access, impact adherence, and help resh...

Research is more than just finding interesting stats. It's about finding better ways to deliver savings, simplicity, and support. In this episode, you’ll hear from managed care pharmacy researchers who are doing just that, delivering data driven insights to drive affordability and access in health care.    Pat Gleason, PharmD, BCPS, FCCP, FAMCP, assistant vice president of health outcomes; Nic...

Unpacking signals emerging from claims, medical records, and patient-reported outcomes to shape the next wave of GLP-1 strategy. Listen in and hear from industry experts who explore the evolving story of GLP-1 medications. Host Maryam Tabatabai and her guests discuss three years of GLP1 research data and examine why data is essential for clinical decision support, population health, and predictive...

We were in Times Square for our second annual “On-the-Road” at Specialty Summit Pharmacy Friends episode.  And this year we had a big presence in the big apple. Today, you get to hear from some of our brightest thought leaders who were there to share their insights. From the latest medical pharmacy trends to the importance of having a partner in developing a biosimilar strategy and finally what’s...

In this episode, our host Maryam Tabatabai is joined by three guests Olivia Pane, PharmD; Dr. Edmundo Rodriguez Frias; and Katie Lockhart, who unpack insights from Prime Therapeutics’ latest clinical report that dives into the latest evidence-based clinical insights related to the rising prevalence and significant health impact of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis, or MASH. MASH is...

Culture isn’t just a vibe — it’s a strategy. In this Pharmacy Friends episode, Prime's Erin Feigal (CHRO) and Jeff Kaczrowski (Director of Talent Acquisition) join host Laura Spitzack to explore how culture sparks innovation, drives engagement, and delivers real business results and why ignoring the idea of culture is like ignoring gravity. From cultural commitments to leadership styles, hear how...

Health care is constantly evolving, especially in the realm of medical pharmacy. Prime Therapeutics (Prime) has been tracking that evolution for 15 years through its annual Medical Pharmacy Trend Report, where Prime experts examine trends, analyze data and share drug forecasts to help health plans and health care leaders make the best prescribing and coverage decisions.     In the most recent epis...

In this episode, you’ll hear about the latest developments in tailoring cancer treatments to individual patients using Precision Oncology.   Two thought leaders, Simone Ndujiuba, a Clinical Oncology Pharmacist at Prime Therapeutics, and Karan Cushman, Head of Brand Experience and host of The Precision Medicine Podcast for Trapelo Health, discuss real-world research that is paving the way for Prime...

And here we are, at the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy Annual for a 2nd year in row for a special “on the road” episode of Pharmacy Friends.   This year, AMCP is in Houston with more than 6,000 managed care pharmacy and health care industry professionals in attendance. And thought leaders from Prime Therapeutics are also on hand to present 7 research posters and several education sessions based...

Managed care pharmacy is the practice of using real-world evidence to help patients get the right medications at the right cost. At Prime Therapeutics, the dedicated researchers who use studies to identify trends and recommend programs that improve overall health outcomes are members of the elite group called the health outcomes and research teams.   Listen to explore Prime’s research room and hea...

It’s not every day you get to listen to a conversation about health care artificial intelligence, 3D printed medicines and not so futuristic ways of simplifying not only the pharmacy experience but the entire health care industry.  George Van Antwerp, industry veteran and Prime’s new SVP of product innovation, gives you insights into how he believes changes in consumerism is one of the leading rea...

This episode uncovers what it’s like to investigate fraudulent pharmacies and why it matters for everyone involved.  We have an impressive guest for you today. Our host Maryam Tabatabai, talks with Prime’s special investigation unit leader Mitchell Scott and right out of the gate he describes how he wanted to broaden his horizon to help people in ways he never thought of before.  He gives you insi...

Dr. Scott Roberts, an infectious disease expert from Yale University, is back with us to share information about updated CDC guidelines for RSV vaccinations in a variety of populations. He also talks about how our nation’s health care systems seem to be much better equipped this RSV season. Finally, you’ll come away with a better understanding of what everyone can do to help prepare for this RSV s...

Millions of Americans took to voting booths to decide who will be the next president of the United States and here we are, the morning of Nov. 7, just two days after the historic election, to talk with two experts from the Prime Therapeutics government affairs team about the overall election and possible impact to our country’s health care system. Host, Maryam Tabatabai, has a conversation with Ca...

As we close out October and American Pharmacist Month, we have a special Power of People episode of Pharmacy Friends celebrating all pharmacists.   Hear from our host Laura Spitzack and three of Prime's bright pharmacists about how they see the expanding role that a licensed pharmacist can have in addressing public health challenges. From working with technology partners to leaning into giving bac...

It’s been more than 2 years since the monumental Inflation Reduction Act bill passed. The bill offers opportunity for financial relief for millions of people with Medicare by improving access to affordable treatments.​ And today, we’re here to talk about how Prime is positioning ourselves to put people first and deliver flexible government health care programs that drive affordability and enhance...

In this special episode, we are on the road in New York City at our 21st annual Specialty Summit. More than 600 people have come to Times Square to listen to exceptional speakers, gain insight from insightful expert panels and network with the brightest minds in specialty. Today, we’re talking with several leaders at Prime about how each is focusing their work on the three pieces of our newly form...

In this special episode, we are on the road in New York City at our 21st annual Specialty Summit. More than 600 people have come to Times Square to listen to exceptional speakers, gain insight from insightful expert panels and network with the brightest minds in specialty. In this segment, you’ll hear from Prime’s Senior Vice President, Specialty and Clinical Solutions, about why high-cost special...

In this special episode, we are on the road in New York City at our 21st annual Specialty Summit. More than 600 people have come to Times Square to listen to exceptional speakers, gain insight from insightful expert panels and network with the brightest minds in specialty. The frontier of medicine is here, and we’re talking about cell and gene therapy. In this segment, VP of Clinical Strategy and...