Pharmacy Podcast Network

American Pharmacy Cooperative, Inc. (APCI) called on Congress on Thursday, December 11, 2025 to pass the reintroduced Pharmacists Fight Back Act, two coordinated pieces of federal legislation designed to reform pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) practices. The Pharmacy Podcast Network provides exclusive coverage of the event held on Capitol Hill.

Insights Backed by Real Data | SureCast LIVE – Part Two In Part Two of our three-part SureCast LIVE series, we continue the conversation with vendors, pharmacy leaders, and keynote speakers to explore how SureCast is delivering meaningful impact for pharmacy—backed by real data and real-world experience. This episode highlights innovative solutions, operational insights, and collaborative strategi...

In this episode, Greg Reybold speaks with Jake Auchincloss, U.S. Congressman of Massachusetts 4th District.

Segment 1: The Hidden Lender in America’s Drug Supply Chain Guests: Antonio Ciaccia, President, 3 Axis Advisors Alec Ginsberg, Founder, The Drugstore Cowboy Building on Alec Ginsberg’s investigative article, “The Hidden Lender in America’s Drug Supply Chain,” this discussion exposes how capital flows, credit structures, and opaque financial relationships influence pharmacy viability. Ciaccia and G...

This week on the PBM Reform Podcast, Breck L. Rice takes listeners inside a major new software upgrade designed to integrate directly with state-level PBM complaint and reporting systems. Breck also recounts his recent meetings with state Insurance Commissioners—where he presented this breakthrough technology while PBM lobbyists pushed back in real time, leaving community pharmacy with only one vo...

Guest: Jay Blackburn, CEO — Compliant Pharmacy Alliance (CPA) Topic: Major Brand Drug Price Drops Are Coming — How Independent Pharmacies Can Prepare Now Independent community pharmacies are about to face a major shift in reimbursement dynamics as WAC prices drop on 15 major brand-name medications in the coming weeks and months. In this episode, Jay Blackburn, CEO of Compliant Pharmacy Alliance (C...

In this episode of FrameworkFocus, we explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping long-term care pharmacy. Rick Pollick and Kyle Nilson from SoftWriters’ Alpha Labs join us to discuss the industry-wide impact of AI, the benefits and challenges it presents, and how SoftWriters is bringing innovative, AI-driven workflows to life—starting with AI Order Entry Automation.

The Community Leadership Award is a prestigious award recognizing our community pharmacists and their commitment to their patients. Each year at the Retail Business Conference (RBC), this award is presented to an independent pharmacist who demonstrates a commitment to promoting the principles of community pharmacy.                                                                                    ...

Speakers: ● Todd Eury – CEO, The Pharmacy Podcast Network (Moderator/Host) ● Calvin Hunsicker – Co-Founder & Chief Product Officer, SureCost (Product Vision & Innovation Lens) ● Amy Cruse, Vice President, Pharmacy, AmPharm ● Marsha K. Millonig, MBA, BPharm – President & CEO, Catalyst Enterprises  –Pharmacy Industry Perspective

I’m back this week with an amazing personal and business transformation story to take people from “healed to healer”. Not only that, but my guest’s High Frequency Healing Method coupled with business strategy has helped healers build 6-figure business easily - and she’s sharing it all today with us! Cortney Martinelli is a powerhouse in the personal growth and business healing space, known for mer...

🎙️ This Week in Pharmacy – Friday, December 5th Strengthening the Pharmacy Workforce: A Conversation with Crystal Lennartz Cutting Through the AI Confusion: Shaun Jensen on Smarter Pharmacy Operations The New 340B Reality: Allison Arant on Navigating HRSA’s Rebate Model Welcome to another episode of This Week in Pharmacy, where we bring together the most important conversations, industry insights,...

We are entering an era of holistic health and well-being that transcends former ways holistic health was taught. This means that it also involves financial well-being, our faith and spirituality, and honoring that different belief systems can overlap and are available to us. We can use discernment in which belief systems apply to our optimal well-being. This is an era of science and alternative he...

In this episode, we dive into why choosing an industry-focused marketing agency can make all the difference. From understanding your audience and compliance needs to delivering strategies that actually move the needle, we break down how niche expertise leads to stronger results — and fewer growing pains. Tune in to learn why specialization matters and how an agency that truly gets your industry ca...

The Community Leadership Award is a prestigious award recognizing our community pharmacists and their commitment to their patients. Each year at the Retail Business Conference (RBC), this award is presented to an independent pharmacist who demonstrates a commitment to promoting the principles of community pharmacy.                                                                                    ...

Discover how Mike Carugan, partner in a five-store New York pharmacy chain, is keeping his large front-end pharmacies profitable and growing. In this episode, Mike shares: How Instacart has become a powerful tool for competing online and reaching new customers Smart front-end strategies that keep sales strong How a long-standing partnership with the owner of Columbia SkinCare turned into a unique...

The final part of our 3 part series exploring the PrimeRx User Conference 2025

We Give Thanks to You in Pharmacy | TWIRx  Welcome to This Week in Pharmacy for November 28th! We hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving, and as we roll into Black Friday, we want to take a moment to express something truly important: our gratitude. At the Pharmacy Podcast Network, we are incredibly thankful for the pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and pharmacy teams who show up every day for...

In this episode of MaternalRx, Dr. Elif Polat, MD, researcher, endometriosis advocate, and Turkey representative for Worldwide EndoMarch, joins Dr. Danielle Plummer to discuss the often misunderstood and deeply complex condition of endometriosis. Dr. Polat unpacks what endometriosis truly is, explaining how it’s both an inflammatory and hormone-dependent disease that can affect any organ in the bo...

In this episode of Pharmacist-Prescribed, hosts Mary Kucek and Devin Bustin, MD, explore the mission behind PRISM and the urgent need for pharmacist-led clinical services. They discuss the growing gaps in healthcare access, the underutilization of pharmacists as providers, and how technology can safely enable care right inside community pharmacies. Learn more or request a demo at getprismrx.com.

Tune in as Jon Grice, Steve Maki, Emily Byrne, and Austin Wang share their experiences with Outcomes—along with personal stories about what inspired them to enter the pharmacy field and why they’re passionate about the profession.

Special Guest: Ilisa B.G. Bernstein, PharmD, JD CEO & Co-founder Johny Kello | MatchRX Topic: DSCSA Compliance, Industry Readiness & the Future of Pharmacy Safety Episode Overview This week on TWIRx, Johny Kello welcomes one of the 50 Most Influential People in Pharmacy, Ilisa B.G. Bernstein, PharmD, JD, to break down the current state of DSCSA compliance as the industry approaches the cri...

In this edition of Essential, we’ve got updates on some big compounding news — like the FDA’s long-overdue decision to remove the boxed warning from some menopause hormone-replacement therapy drugs. (And yes, that’s important for compounding pharmacists!) We also look at the hubbub at FDA over what (allegedly) was behind the decision that would have effectively banned compounding with desiccated t...

In this episode of the NASP Podcast, Sheila Arquette, President & CEO of NASP, speaks with Matthew G. Bowles, PharmD, MBA, CSP, Pharmacy Clinical Team Lead with Vanderbilt Specialty Pharmacy, Vanderbilt Health, and lead author on the study “Getting to specialty treatment in dermatologic inflammatory conditions: Treatment requirements and patient journey,” published February 2025 in the Journal...

In this episode of Tech Trends by PrimeRx, we continue our deep dive into the evolving world of pharmacy technology. Building on the momentum from our previous discussion—where we explored the shifting landscape of pharmacy tech innovation—we now turn our focus to one of the most urgent challenges facing independent and community pharmacies: making sense of inventory and purchase data. Dr. Matthew...

Welcome to the Pharmacy Podcast Network's coverage of the NCPA 2025 Post Show! The NCPA annual conference is the trailblazer for community pharmacy, bringing together the pharmacy community. Our host Todd Eury, founder and CEO of the Pharmacy Podcast Network, took the microphone to the action right on the show floor capturing exclusive conversations with attendees, pharmacy students, keynote speak...