Pharmacy Podcast Network

Today's special guest is Susan Garfield, DrPH, Principal | Commercial Lead | Health Sciences and Wellness Sector with Ernst & Young LLP. Susan is an author on the study titled: Reimagined the Life Sciences Beyond COVID-19 Summary:  From payer-mix changes, to pricing and profitability concerns, COVID-19 has made the biopharma industry fraught with market and other pressures. However, these circumst...

The unbelievable happened in 2020 - a vaccine was developed with high efficacy within 12 months for a novel virus! In December two vaccines for the prevention of the SARS-CoV-2 virus were approved through Emergency Use Authorization in the US. Is it time to get a shot? This episode is accredited for CPE. Subscribe at CEimpact (https://www.ceimpact.com/pharmacist) and claim your CE today! Reference...

Ina Shah entered Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences through the non-traditional Doctor of Pharmacy degree program.  After successfully balancing the demands of work and school, she graduated in 2001 ready for a career in the industry.  Now she’s the executive director medical information for Abbvie.  Ina credits the ACPHS Pharm D program with preparing her for this essential work by gi...

Quick podcast from Darshan Kulkarni, PharmD, Esq., about hiring the right 5 people to help you build a successful compounding business.  This episode is sponsored by AudioRx.study.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join hosts Monique Whitney and Scott Newman, with this month's special guests Medicure President, Neil Owens, and Marley Drug founder, Dave Marley. They'll discuss the problems of PBM involvement in the prescription drug supply chain from a drug manufacturer's perspective, and how, by joining forces, PBMs can be removed from the equation.  Learn more at TruthRx.org See omnystudio.com/listener for...

In this interview, Dr. Leland shares his perspectives on the APhA practice guidance requirements for pharmacy-based MAS from the context of his experience as a Pharmacy Manager. The Practice Guidance For Pharmacy-Based MAS was developed in 2017 by the APhA, and can be accessed on PsychU here. Rob Leland, PharmD, is the Pharmacy Manager & Owner of First Avenue Pharmacy in Spokane, Washington; the f...

Topic: Package Performance Qualification (PPQ) Testing for URAC 4.0 Compliance & PBM Contracting Participants and Roles:           Sheila Arquette, President & CEO, NASP, Host/Interviewer Katie Kraverath, Sr. Business Development Manager, Temptime Corporation Bill Barrows, Program Director, Partner’s Healthcare Specialty Pharmacy What you’ll learn: Why it’s important to perform seasonal package pe...

If you didn’t document it, it didn’t happen.  In this episode of Beyond the Sig, Stephanie McGrath, PharmD, Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Pharmacists Care Network sits down with Josh Howland of PioneerRx and Kristen Hartzell of Hartzell’s Pharmacy to discuss how technology is supporting pharmacists in documenting their impact on patient care in an unprecedented way.  Documentation through...

Every December, the American Diabetes Association updates the Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes. The guidelines cover sixteen sections from diabetes advocacy to technology updates. Start 2021 off right - learn what changed and what matters most for individuals with diabetes. This episode is accredited for CPE. Subscribe at CEimpact (https://www.ceimpact.com/pharmacist) and claim your CE today!...

Becky Winslow, PharmD & Pharmacy Student Kaitlyn Marshall re-launch the PGX for Pharmacists.  23andMe announced in August of 2020 that it has received a 510(k) clearance from the FDA that allows its direct-to-consumer personal pharmacogenetics report to guide use of two treatments without the need for confirmatory testing. This action updates a De Novo approval granted to the consumer genomics com...

On this episode of Beyond the Sig, Brooke Kulusich, third-year student pharmacist at the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy, talks with Cameron Carpenter, fourth-year student pharmacist at Wilkes Nesbitt School of Pharmacy. In this student-to-student conversation, they discuss ways to engage student pharmacists in practice transformation efforts and Cameron shares his experience from comp...

Look at the big picture with a MOBE Pharmacist. From your past health history to any new or recent treatments, a MOBE Pharmacist is here to help you put it all together. They help you build the best medication plan for your health goals by looking at all your prescriptions—across providers, pharmacies, and clinics—and listening to your concerns, as well as what has or hasn’t worked in the past. Yo...

In 2013, Congress passed the Drug Supply Chain Security Act, often called the “track and trace” law, which is designed protect consumers against counterfeit drugs. In November 2020, new requirements for pharmacists took effect. To learn more about what pharmacists need to know, we spoke with Ilisa Bernstein, senior vice president for government affairs and pharmacy practice at APhA; and Leigh Verb...

We're not talking about drugs made by Louis Vuitton or Dior, no. We're talking about drugs designed to circumvent existing laws by pushing the boundaries of chemistry. Brought to you by the hilarious Ivan Stewart, this episode will entertain as we explore the world of designer drugs. This is NOT your physician's podcast. Hosts Shane Garrettson and Cal Vandergrift dive into the pharmacy world with...

Myopathy is a common reason for discontinuation of statin medications. The recent SAMSON study examined the nocebo effect and how this may bias patients towards treatment failure. How can clinicians overcome the nocebo effect? This episode is accredited for CPE. Subscribe at CEimpact (https://www.ceimpact.com/pharmacist) and claim your CE today! Reference: Wood F, Howard J, Finegold J, et al. N-of...

The efficacy of antiretroviral therapy has led to persons with HIV living a near-normal lifespan. But medications only work when used appropriately. The International Antiviral Society-USA Panel published updated recommendations for the treatment and prevention of HIV infections. Treatment of HIV may be distilled into a simple idea - two "nucs" and something else. Learn how to optimize care for yo...

Donald, “Sparky” Hedden, R.Ph., and the team at McCoy Tygart Drug in Sheridan, Arkansas, won the 2020 Good Neighbor Pharmacy of the Year Award.  Sparky shares examples of things he does that helped his pharmacy earn this award. McCoy Tygart comes in at about 10,000 feet, 2500 of it dedicated to pharmacy.  In this episode Sparky tells how his pharmacy has adopted an aggressive Medsync program that...

Metal Gear is a series not known for realism, however the detail in the medicine and drugs portrayed in the game turn out surprisingly deep. Mickey Ferguson joins us again to deliver this funny and fascinating analysis of the drugs of Metal Gear.  This is NOT your physician's podcast. Hosts Shane Garrettson and Cal Vandergrift dive into the pharmacy world with fun, interesting, and downright weird...

Whether you’ve worked your whole career building your business, inherited or purchased from family, or more recently acquired the business, at some point all owners start to think about the next chapters of their life and selling their business.  The world of pharmacy isn’t much different from other businesses in this sense, and it can be hard for an entrepreneur, visionary, and owner to start for...

The Great Valley Publishing Company has partnered with the Pharmacy Podcast Network to deliver the best audio source of education, innovation, and evidence-based podcasts about medical cannabis. The CRx Podcast is the new podcast for the CRX Magazine: http://www. CRxMag.com  Great Valley Publishing Company has been serving health professionals for over 25 years. Our current B-to-B publications tar...

On December 18, 2020, the Food and Drug Administration authorized the emergency use of the Moderna vaccine, exactly one week after granting the same to the vaccine developed by Pfizer and BioNTech. Two days later, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) has issued its recommendations for the next two phases of vaccine allocation. Our guests are Michael D. Hogue, president of APhA,...

The PUTTcast Episode 12: Looking Back on 2020 Join hosts PUTT Executive Director Monique Whitney, and Board President Scott Newman; with PUTT board members Lauren Young, Jeremy Counts, & Van Coble as they take a look back over the events of 2020 and discuss what this could mean for pharmacies in the upcoming year.  Join the Fight:  https://www.truthrx.org/rxrevolution.html  See omnystudio.com/list...

Clostridioides difficile is an important cause of morbidity and mortality in the United States with over 500,000 infections annually. The Infectious Disease Society of America released a clinical quality measure focused on treatment of c diff in March 2020. A review of the diagnosis and treatment will help providers improve quality. This episode is accredited for CPE. Subscribe at CEimpact (https:...

Pharmacy Connect Podcast: PCSK9 Inhibitors Title: PCSK9 Inhibitors:Understanding the Pharmacist’s Role in Patient Education and Improving Outcomes With Hyperlipidemia Management Special guest: Joseph Saseen, PharmD Professor and Vice Chair, Clinical and Academic Programs; Department of Clinical Pharmacy      Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences     University of Colorado Anschutz...

On Dec. 10, 2020, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 8-0 that an Arkansas law regulating how PBMs and pharmacies interact could be enforced, and was not preempted by federal law. With more than three dozen other states debating or passing such legislation, the ruling could have nationwide impact. The CEOs of national pharmacy organization were unanimous in hailing the decision. In this episode, three gu...