Pharmacy Podcast Network

What's the expected outcomes of a transparent PBM? How does a fiduciary driven pharmacy benefit management company compare to the 3 largest PBMs in the country processing more than 76% of all the prescriptions per year in the United States.  The PBM market is dominated by three major players, who together handled about 76 percent of all prescription claims in 2018, according to Drug Channels Insti...

Chris Abkarians Co-Founder at Juno discusses strategies to minimize your student loan debt. Take advantage of this program: JoinJuno.loan Intro clip from CBS 8 San Diego  On YouTube: Pressure mounting for President Biden to wipe out student loan debt About Juno:  Juno’s founders, Nikhil Agarwal and Chris Abkarians were admitted to Harvard and then the dreaded tuition bill came. That summer, instea...

The endocannabinoid system is influenced by compounds found the Cannabis genus of plants and involves two compounds: cannabidiol (CBD) and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). Federal and state regulation is changing, so the medicinal and recreatoinal use of cannabis-related prodcuts continues to increase. Although not life-threatening, some patients may experience Cannabis Hyperemesis Syndrome. Fortunatel...

Becky Winslow PharmD, of PGX for Pharmacists podcast, joins Eric Geyer PharmD in this mash-up 'Pharmacy Podcast' hybrid episode where we discuss not only the Plavix case but several other cases where pharmacogenomics could help make a huge difference in our healthcare system, including in how we treat opioid addiction. Hawaii recently fined Bristol Myers Squibb and Sanofi under consumer protection...

Dr. Sandra Leal is currently the Executive Vice President SinfoniaRx, A TRHC Solution and APhA President. She has published and presented her work in numerous national and international publications and venues including Peru, Saudi Arabia, and Japan. She has been recognized as the Good Government Pharmacist of the Year by the APhA for her advocacy work on pharmacist provider status. Dr. Leal recei...

Our guests today are Michelle Sherman, RPh, who is a member of the Pharmacy Podcast Network & has a podcast called the "Conscious Pharmacist Podcast" & Jay Holloway PharmD, returning for a second time to the Pharmacy Podcat to discuss:  References, from Pharmacy Today: https://www.pharmacytoday.org/article/S1042-0991(20)30876-8/fulltext Pharmacists Focused on LGBTQ Communities, the latest chapter...

RxSafe & ApproRx have sponsored a gathering of 200+ pharmacy owners interested in learning more about a drug manufacturer interested in working directly with Pharmacy owners. Thanks to Bruce Kneeland and Todd Eury for hosting this LIVE presentation from March 2nd 2021. Today was the 12th anniversary of the Pharmacy Podcast Network. The 1st podcast about the profession of pharmacy launched episode...

The Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine: What Pharmacists Need to Know On February 27, the FDA authorized the emergency use of a COVID-19 vaccine developed by the Johnson & Johnson subsidiary, Janssen Biotech – the third such vaccine to be so authorized. What do pharmacists need to know about this product? Our guests are Michael Hogue, President of APhA and a member of the CDC working group on COVID vaccines...

PAIN POD EPISODE 0 One of the most common definitions of pain describes pain as “an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with actual or potential tissue damage, or described in terms of such damage.” When we are exposed to something that causes pain, if able, we quickly or reflexively withdraw. The sensory feeling of pain is called nociception. What Does It Mean to Call Chronic P...

The recently published (in a pre-print server) COLCORONA study, sponsored by the Montreal Heart institute and conducted in 6 countries aimed to show if using colchicine would decrease risk of hospitalization and death in outpatients with COVID-19. Will it work? How's the study design? Learn the facts. Reference: Tardif J, Bouabdallaoui N, L'Allier P, et al. Efficacy of Colchicine in Non-Hospitaliz...

Gil Bashe, Managing Director of Finn Partners and Medika Life’s top 25 most influential voices in healthcare for 2021 joins Todd Eury on a discussion about our nation’s health disparities and our healthcare system’s reflection of a broken system. Interact w/ Gil on twitter, here: https://twitter.com/Gil_Bashe  References: Angelina Zayas, co-founder of the Grace and Peace community center, turned h...

PUTTcast Episode 14 What happens when independent pharmacies take charge of local health plans? Is it even possible? Join host Monique Whitney, PUTT President Scott Newman, and special guests Illinois pharmacy owner and independent pharmacy consultant, Cindi Reed; Michigan pharmacy owner and PUTT board member, Nathan Mair; and Population Health Manager at Mitigate Partners, Carl Schuessler; as the...

Special Guest:Jason Ausili, Chief Clinical Officer at FDS. Jason Ausili, Pharm. D., is the Chief Clinical Officer at FDS, Inc., where he’s focused on delivering innovative clinical-based technology solutions that help mobilize pharmacists as care providers and practice at the top of their license. Jason received his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Butler University in 2002 and has over 20 years of...

We talk with Community Pharmacy owner Dr. Steve Moore, PharmD about the Implications of the Rutledge versus PCMA Supreme Court decision on Independent Pharmacy.  About Condo Pharmacy:  Condo Pharmacy is an independently owned and operated pharmacy dedicated to meeting the unique healthcare needs of each individual patient. In addition to providing both traditional and specialty pharmacy services,...

What story does your pharmacy website tell? Is it different than other pharmacies in your community? Listen to the latest episode to learn why having a custom website for your pharmacy is so important.  To learn more about your website's potential contact:  PharmacyMarketing.com  This episode is sponsored by UltiGuard Safe Pack UltiGuard Safe Pack is the only pen needle product that comes with an...

The United States Preventative Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommendations for tobacco cessation have been recently updated. While no major changes to pharmacotherapy recommendations are in the new guidelines, the paper does emphasize that all health care providers can work with patients to help them achieve tobacco freedom. Learn how to support patients in your community. Reference: USPSTF Recom...

Dr. Bolu Oladini, a pharmacist by training and now a life & relationship coach, founded CONFLUENCE Life Coaching to help people master their mental game and understand themselves on a deeper level.  His goal is to help single people unlearn toxic dating habits so they can manifest their ideal partner without confusion through conscious dating. By guiding his clients to deeper self-knowledge, his c...

When the first COVID vaccines were released in December 2020, many states signed onto the federal government’s plan to vaccinate residents of long-term care facilities, using two national pharmacy chains. West Virginia was different. Our guests are two pharmacists who developed, and then executed the plan that made West Virginia a national leader in vaccination rates for long-term residents agains...

Background: A big issue with vaccine distribution today is little consistency – some people are going to other states in order to get vaccinated faster, not to mention the inability to easily reach your pharmacy’s regular customers with information that’s important to them. Challenge: This presents challenges for pharmacies (as well as doctor’s offices and hospitals) as there are: Record call volu...

On this episode of Beyond the Sig, third-year student pharmacist Brooke Kulusich sits down with Jeff Covelli, RPh of The Hometown Pharmacies, a regional independent pharmacy chain with 16 locations across Pennsylvania and Ohio. As Medication Therapy Management Coordinator at The Hometown Pharmacies, Jeff has become an expert on leveraging the metrics of pharmacy adherence and medication therapy ma...

How would a floater pharmacist plan to kidnap his patients? By tampering with their medication of course! Exactly how plausible is the method of abduction used by fictional character Elden Stammets in an episode of Hannibal? Find out with our intrepid hosts and special guest Kelly Brown in this week's episode.  This is NOT your physician's podcast. Hosts Shane Garrettson and Cal Vandergrift dive i...

On this episode of Beyond the Sig, third-year student pharmacist Brooke Kulusich sits down with Michelle Murphy, PharmD, MS, Director of Pharmacy at Amerihealth Caritas Pennsylvania. As a member of the Flip the Pharmacy Payer Advisory Board, Michelle shares her insight into how pharmacists can demonstrate their value to payers in a rapidly changing healthcare landscape. Access all the 'Beyond the...

As COVID-19 vaccines become available to the general population, retail pharmacies will play a pivotal role in vaccine administration. Learn how Harps Food Stores is implementing key strategies and following best practice recommendations to prepare for increased workload and required safety precautions. Guests Duane Jones, BS Pharm, Clinical Program Director and Pharmacy District Manager, Harps Fo...

The National Asthma Education and Prevention Program released the 2020 Asthma Guideline Update in December 2020. This guideline, published in JAMA, is different from the internal Global Initative for Asthma (GINA) guidelines and represents the first update since 2007. Learn about what makes these guidelines unique and how healthcare providers can maintain breaths. This episode is accredited for CP...

3 Friends Talk - Podcast  3 pharmacists talking the game of life, career, and a lil lagniappe.  Sitting down to listen to Dr. Leah, Dr. Courtney, and Dr. Sylvia of 3 friends TALK is like sitting down to have a conversation with your girlfriends. It feels familiar, those precious moments we all treasure with our best friends—whether over coffee or cocktails. Armed with their credentials and over 30...