Pharmacy Podcast Network

Steve Hoffart, PharmD, operates a truly amazing pharmacy.  Magnolia Pharmacyis a 5000+ square foot facility in Magnolia, TX , about twenty-five miles north of Houston.  Hoffart is a true innovator, successfully  jumping into point-of-care testing 4 or 5 years ago. He also does compounding, successfully stocks and sales professional grade nutraceuticals.  In this episode of Pharmacy CrossRoads I ta...

The Future of Pharmacy Podcast, presented by Omnicell Every day it seems, health system pharmacy leaders face new challenges. Learn how the Autonomous Pharmacy is intended to simplify medication management, and enable pharmacists and other clinicians to practice at the top of their licenses. Host: Ken Perez Vice President, Healthcare Policy, Omnicell Guests: Jennifer Tryon, PharmD, MS, FASHP Assoc...

World Diabetes Day (WDD) was created in 1991 by IDF and the World Health Organization in response to growing concerns about the escalating health threat posed by diabetes. World Diabetes Day became an official United Nations Day in 2006 with the passage of United Nation Resolution 61/225. It is marked every year on 14 November, the birthday of Sir Frederick Banting, who co-discovered insulin along...

Mental Health has hit its highest peak and yet there is such a stigma. We are dealing with the greatest mental health crisis ever and it’s so important to keep spreading awareness and education. Today we invite Dr. Bela Patel, PharmD and Dr. Deepti Gandhi, MD to talk about Mental Health on our series. Both of these health care providers have over 20 years of excellence in their fields. Dr. Bela Pa...

Like physicians, pharmacists often have to spend a lot of time on administrative tasks that take away from patient interaction, and in the case of pharmacists, sometimes, these tasks can also introduce potential for errors that can threaten patient safety. In an interview, Heidi Polek, strategic program manager, DrFirst, and Christopher Antypas, owner and president, Asti’s Pharmacy, can address so...

Kelly C. Lee, PharmD, MAS, BCPP, FCCP, shares her experience in setting up a pharmacist-led medication therapy management program (MTM) in an outpatient mental health clinic. Dr. Lee discusses the challenges, opportunities, and essential components of a successful program which centers on a strong collaborative relationship with psychiatrists. Dr. Lee, a Board-Certified Psychiatric Pharmacist, is...

Vancomycin, despite being around for decades, keeps having updates to dosing, formulations, and monitoring. It's important to stay updated on this vital medication for hospital and infusion center practitioners. Are you ready for the changes? Additional Resources/References: https://www.idsociety.org/practice-guideline/vancomycin/ This episode is accredited for CPE. Subscribe at CEimpact (https://...

Description:  How is it possible that we don't know how a drug, once called the most dangerous drug in the world, actually works? Well, meet Tylenol, the drug with many names and even more potential pathways.  This is NOT your physician's podcast. Hosts Shane Garrettson and Cal Vandergrift dive into the pharmacy world with fun, interesting, and downright weird topics! Tune in for NEW episodes, ava...

Stonebriar Pharmacy owner Hussam Hamoush Hussam Hamoush, PharmD (email) Pharmacy Manager/Owner  Stonebriar Pharmacy was founded in 2012 and has been a staple in the Frisco community. We are a PCAB Accredited compounding pharmacy specializing in hormone replacement, pet compounds, and medication therapy management. Hussam is originally from North Carolina and moved to Texas after graduating from ph...

A recently published Serial cross-sectional analysis of National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey data has been published suggesting that overall blood pressure control in adults with hypertension over the last 4 years has declined. Why is this? What tips can the pharmacist and prescriber use to improve control? Can these professionals work together to improve BP control? Can we survive und...

Kimber Boothe, PharmD, is a Connector and Pharmovator!  Dr Boothe serves as a career coach, consultant, speaker, and trainer. As a Connector, she is driven to help people grow as connectors so they can excel in all areas of life - self, family/friends, career, and community through topics including: Career Development, Personal Development, Strategic Execution, and Productivity Improvement.  As a...

Brandi Bernoskie discusses the value of phased approaches, the benefits of universal design, and her current guilty pleasure. "Your spirit, brilliance, and personality are never going to be fully mapped out on the pages of a website." - Brandi Bernoskie Learn more about this episode of The Corepreneur Podcast with Anne Arvizu at www.annearvizu.com/08  This PPN Episode is sponsored by CEimpact & th...

When student pharmacists are involved in practice transformation efforts, it can be mutually beneficial for both the student and the community pharmacy.  In this episode of Beyond the Sig, Brooke Kulusich, a third-year student pharmacist at the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy, chats with Dr. Nicole Pezzino, Assistant Professor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice and Director of Comm...

New flexibilities in delivering flu vaccinations could be a ‘game-changer’, but without them, pharmacies may struggle to run a flu vaccination program at all this winter. Pharmacies are preparing for what is expected to be a surge in flu vaccinations this year as Americans are putting a greater focus on staying healthy amid the coronavirus pandemic. Pharmacies are preparing for what is expected to...

Antimicrobial resistance is the ability of a pathogenic microbe to develop a resistance to the effects of an antimicrobial medication. The term antibiotic resistance is a subset of AMR, as it applies to bacteria that become resistant to antibiotics. Dr. Ravina Kullar is an Infectious Diseases global expert and researcher, who has spent almost 15 years researching in the infectious diseases space. ...

The LoDoCo2 Trial suggested that colchicine may improve outcomes in patients with cardiovascular disease. Can a 3,000 year old drug still be a miracle? Additional Resources/References: Nidorf SM, Fiolet ATL, Mosterd A, et al; LoDoCo2 Trial Investigators. Colchicine in Patients with Chronic Coronary Disease. N Engl J Med. 2020 Aug 31. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa2021372. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 32865380....

Happy Halloween! Join our spooky (g)hosts as we serve up scares in our 2020 Halloween special episode! This week we'll be analyzing the realism of a well-known "creepypasta" (scary story shared around the internet) from 2010 known as the "Russian Sleep Experiment." Following this analysis, we're excited to share our very own take on creepypasta! Cal shares an original scary story titled "The Overn...

Dolores Hirschmann discusses how to make the most of the quarantine, how to create a scalable business plan, and how to pivot your business during COVID. "This is the world where everything you thought was never going to be possible is happening." - Dolores Hirschmann. Learn more about this episode of The Corepreneur Podcast with Anne Arvizu at www.annearvizu.com/07  This PPN Episode is sponsored...

Pharmacy CrossRoads Interview Sheet Podcast #3 – Introducing Bruce Kneeland; The Road Trip Guy In the Third Episode of the brand-new podcast series called Pharmacy CrossRoads, Todd Eury, founder and CEO of The Pharmacy Podcast Network Interviews Pharmacy CrossRoads host Bruce Kneeland.  Kneeland talks about how he became the Road Trip guy, and explains just what a road trip entrails.  We think you...

Pharmacy benefit management companies – PBMs – are currently at the center of one of the hottest debates in pharmacy. But what are they, and why do many believe they’re undermining patient care?  Antonio Caccia, APhA’s new senior director for disruptive innovation and practice transformation, joins us to talk about what he found when pulled back the curtain on PBM practices in Ohio, and needs to b...

Today’s ‘Transforming a Nation’ Podcast episode 5 in the series, focuses on ending the inexcusable Sexual Harassment in the Profession of Pharmacy. Our host of this episode is Dr. Rebecca Smith @RebeccaESmith on Twitter, who started bringing massive awareness to this reoccurring issue.  See tweet here:  https://twitter.com/rebeccaraesmith/status/1308161152988270592?s=20 Rebecca's guests are always...

The fear of a "Twindemic," an influenza and COVID-19, double pandemic is starting to rise. But what does the data say about this fear? Is the US in double trouble with BOGO viral infections? This episode is accredited for CPE. Subscribe at CEimpact (https://www.ceimpact.com/pharmacist) and claim your CE today! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. V...

2020 has been a challenging year for everyone, but especially for healthcare workers on the front lines. Due to this, it’s more important now than ever, that pharmacy technicians practice at the very top of their license. While boards of pharmacy have traditionally limited pharmacy technician practice from performing such tasks like final product verification, administering immunizations to patien...

Description: The mammalian meat allergy, or alpha-gal allergy, has eluded physicians for decades. Rising in prevalence over the past few years, it's time to shine a light on the hidden danger of tick bites. Featuring a special interview with Kelly Kerr, the composer of our intro music and wife of Shane, this episode will enlighten and entertain you. This is NOT your physician's podcast. Hosts Shan...

Dr. Valerie Rein discusses Patriarchy Stress Disorder, the nervous system's involvement in trauma, and leadership development strategies for the workplace.  “The hallmark of trauma is disconnection from parts of ourselves that are affected by the experience." - Dr. Valerie Rein. Learn more about this episode of The Corepreneur Podcast with Anne Arvizu at www.annearvizu.com/06  This PPN Episode is...