Talk to Your Pharmacist

In this episode, our guest is Brandon Dyson is the co-founder of the website www.tldrpharmacy.com, which is the dot-connector and gap-filler of your pharmacy education. Tl;dr pharmacy simplifies complex topics and teaches you the hands-on, real world skills that you need to stand out in a crowded market. Brandon also manages an outpatient oncology pharmacy, and is an Assistant Professor for the Ge...

In this episode, we interview Melissa Skelton Duke who is the Executive Director, Population Health Pharmacy Solutions at Banner Health a health system based in Phoenix, AZ. She covers the following topics: - What is population health, and whose responsibility is it to manage populations to improve their health? - What are some of the ways that healthcare payers, including CMS, are partnering with...

In this episode, we have Mohammed Abdulwahhab (Mo), who is the National Manager for Pharmacy Regulatory and Compliance at Ascension. Mo has an entrepreneurial spirit and shares about his experience building a business while still in pharmacy school. He'll cover: 1- How can students find an opportunity and leverage it to improve patient care (discuss the MTM and CPA and how those opportunities came...

In this episode, our guest is Chad Gentry, who is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pharmacy and is the Director of Experiential Education Quality Assurance at Lipscomb University College of Pharmacy. Chad will share about: - translating IPE from the classroom and simulation to practice - his practice site at Mercury Courts model of care and the pharmacists role - inter institutional, in...

In this episode, we have guest Brad Trom, DPh, MBA. Until late 2018, Brad was Vice President, Vanderbilt Health Rx Solutions and the Executive Director, Retail and Specialty Pharmacy at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, providing overall leadership for the Department of Pharmacy outpatient pharmacy services. The Vanderbilt Specialty Pharmacy model is a nationally recogniz...

In this episode, we have guest Dr. Mark Walsh, who is currently the Corp Head of Pharmacy Sourcing for HealthTrust where he is involved with the development and execution of clinical contracting strategies for more than 1,700 hospitals and roughly 35,000 outpatient service centers. Mark leads HealthTrust’s Drug Shortage Taskforce, provides clinical oversight and site assessments for the 503B Outso...

In this episode, our guest Dr. Christina Tarantola, PharmD, is a licensed pharmacist and also an award winning coach, best-selling author, and Creator of the Quantum Queen Transformation Program. She helps spiritually-driven, ambitious women transform so they can embody their inner Quantum Queen and accelerate the path to their big vision. Dr. Christina blends hypnotherapy, EFT, femininity, energy...

In this episode, we have a very special guest who is the only pharmacist serving as a member of the U.S. Congress - Rep. Buddy Carter! Our guest is Congressman Buddy Carter who is an experienced businessman, health care professional and faithful public servant representing the 1st District of GA. As the owner of Carter’s Pharmacy, Inc. South Georgians have trusted Buddy with their most valuable as...

In this episode, we’re broadcasting live from Lipscomb University College of Pharmacy’s first Women in Pharmacy panel. The APhA-ASP Women’s Health Committee hosted four women pharmacists in Nashville: Dr. Brooke Gross, Dr. Cailin Harris, Dr. Hillary Blackburn, and Dr. Danielle Falconer to share. This is part 2 of the discussion where we’ll cover: ● In what ways do you advocate for women and women’...

In this episode, we’re broadcasting live from Lipscomb University College of Pharmacy’s first Women in Pharmacy panel. The APhA-ASP Women’s Health Committee hosted four women pharmacists in Nashville: Dr. Brooke Gross, Dr. Cailin Harris, Dr. Hillary Blackburn, and Dr. Danielle Falconer to share. This is part 1 of the discussion where we’ll cover: ● What is your current role / title? What have some...

In this episode, Jenny Bingham joins us to discuss telepharmacy services. Dr. Jenny Bingham, PharmD, BCACP is a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist at SinfoniaRx. Throughout her career, she has launched several novel programs aimed to improve the quality of care for patients in a variety of settings. She manages a transition of care program that has led to: reduced readmission rates at 30-, 60-, and 90-d...

In this episode, Joe Muha who is the Corporate Counsel/Director of Pharmacy Compliance for Discount Drug Mart joins us. With over 30 years of retail experience with an unparalleled background in law, compliance, purchasing, negotiation, business development, and team building. He has extensive relationships with pharmaceutical executive leadership in the compliance, manufacturing, and sales spaces...

In this episode, we chat with Steve Huffines who served at Vanderbilt University Medical Center for a 40 year career culminating as the Director, Pharmacy Business Services. Steve played a significant role in growing Vanderbilt's Pharmacy Services from 25 FTEs to >500 today. Steve shares about his career trajectory at Vanderbilt which started as intern and he had opportunities as pharmacy team...

In this episode, we have a special guest and announcement to share that the Talk to Your Pharmacist podcast has added our newest team member! Kristi Fritch is a 4th year student pharmacist at Belmont University College of Pharmacy in Nashville. Kristi has a number of skills, which is what caught my eye as I looked for an intern locally and made the choice to bring her on . Not only does she sing -...

In this episode, Dr. Eric Christiansen covers several topics including: Podcasting How meded101 started/blogging How he got into creating test prep material Writing books Creating alternative sources of income Alternative work/opportunities possibility by creating content Future of pharmacy Work as LTC consultant or in physician's office Guest - Dr. Eric Christiansen, PharmD, BCGP, BCPS Consultant...

In this episode, we're talking about finances with financial advisor, Jessica Holte. Student loan debt is one of biggest things facing the millennial generations and is at all time high ~1.5 Trillion. Jessica shares insights about the following: -Student loans. Should you refinance, are you taking advantage of loan forgiveness but considering the debt leftover (taxation) -Taking advantage of work...

In honor of October as American Pharmacists Month, this episode focuses on the importance of advocacy. Before your next advocacy day, listen to this episode to learn how you can be more effective in educating your elected officials. Our guest for this episode is Josh Archambault, who is a senior fellow at the Foundation for Government Accountability, where he focuses on health care reforms that lo...

Project management - pharmacists know how to do project management but here are a few additional tips and specifics about it to help you personally and professionally. I have my student pharmacist on rotation with me, Dustin Chandler who’s a 4th year at Belmont to help me out with this one. What is project management Project management is generally the way in which one person or team manages their...

In this episode, you'll hear from Tennessee's State Senator Shane Reeves. Senator Reeves has been a successful pharmacy business owner and was elected to serve in the state of TN’s senate in 2018. Don't miss this inspiring episode with a great pharmacy leader who now has the chance to make a big impact on the state's healthcare system. Senator Reeves will share about: - successes as a pharmacy own...

In this episode, you'll hear from Sharzad Green, Pharm. D. who has continued to evolve her career from a retail pharmacist to providing private consultations for the following conditions: - Hormone imbalance-Peri-menopause, Menopause, Andropause, PMS, PCOS, Post-partum depression-using Bio-identical hormones - Adrenal fatigue syndrome - Sexual dysfunction She also serves as a consultant for severa...

In this episode, Seth DePasquale talks about how he helps compounding pharmacies with compliance and quality issues through pharmacyinspection.com and mypharmacyeducation.com. Seth co-owns and operates BET Pharm, a compounding pharmacy specializing in long-acting injectable hormone formulations for equine reproduction. He is the pharmacist-in-charge and operator of BET’s sterile compounding facili...

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In this episode, hosts of RxRadio and Talk to Your Pharmacist meet up in Nashville to talk shop about what's new with the shows - both celebrating 2 years in August 2019. Richard Waithe (RxRadio) and Hillary Blackburn (Talk to Your Pharmacist) discuss future of pharmacy, digital health, and additional degrees. This is Part 1 of their unscripted conversation. Host of RxRadio - Richard Waithe, Pharm...

In this episode, Blair Theilemier shares about her new program for helping pharmacists create their own consulting businesses. Key points: - pharmacy is changing from product focused to service focused business models - most pharmacists are unprepared in knowing how to 'sell' their services - opportunity for early adopters of the pharmacist consultant model Try her new course here: https://pharmap...

In this podcast, our guest is Lindsey Elmore, PharmD, will share her opinion on how to be the best pharmacist possible: 1. Realize that health and wellness is a choice made day in and day out. It is our job to empower the patient to weigh pros and cons and make the decision that is right for them, with our guidance and input. (Free download: www.lindseyelmore.com/ebook) 2. Always keep the patient’...