This Week in Pharmacy

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 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, a...

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...

On "This Week in Pharmacy" #TWIRx TWIRx NEWS This Week in Pharmacy News – A trio of developments highlight major shifts and ongoing challenges in pharmacy care: Fruth Pharmacy , a 73-year-old family-owned regional pharmacy chain in West Virginia and Ohio, has been acquired by Walgreens Boots Alliance, with transfer of prescription files and inventory from 16 stores planned for December 3 — the dea...

Special Feature:    Andrew Crawford, Vice President at Keysource talks with TWIRx host Todd Eury about the direct to patient market (Direct to Consumer, DTC) expected to hit $21 billion this year. Pharmacy is evolving fast. When DTC brands move in, pharmacies have a choice...compete or collaborate. Some manufacturers are selling directly to patients at discounted cash prices and cutting out tradit...

This Week in Pharmacy - November 7, 2025 TWIRx News: First up, Binghamton University School of Pharmacy holds emergency management simulation, VCU Health pharmacies expand access through new home delivery options, and Lilly and U.S. government agree to expand access to obesity medicines to millions of Americans.  Our special guest line up on TWIRx:   Amantha Bagdon - CEO of RxPost  PGX Pharmacist'...

TWIRx in the WORKS!!!  Welcome back to This Week in Pharmacy (TWIRx) — your weekly deep dive into the most important pharmacy news, innovations, and conversations shaping healthcare. In this episode, host Todd Eury brings you stories that move from data to impact, exploring how pharmacists are driving change through knowledge, leadership, and advocacy. 🗞️ TWIRx News Roundup Wrapping up IDWeek 2025...

Access, Advocacy & Appreciation: The Heart of Pharmacy in Motion --it's time to #TWIRx on October 24th, 2025, it's FRIDAY!! Up first is TWIRx News: From Pharmacy Times , Lynkuet Access Program Aims to Help Women Save on Neurokinin-Targeted Therapy. https://lnkd.in/e2CwGUt8 NEXT from Drug Store News , Pharmacies can close health care gaps for millions while realizing substantial savings for emp...

📅 Release Date: October 17, 2025 🎧 Produced by: Pharmacy Podcast Network 🧠 Segment 1: Innovation Spotlight – OvaryIT & the PRISM Platform Guests: Mary Kucek, CEO & Founder, OvaryIT Devin Bustin, MD, Chief Medical Officer, OvaryIT The future of pharmacy practice management has arrived. Mary Kucek and Dr. Devin Bustin introduce PRISM, the first fully integrated EHR system built exclusivel...

This Week in Pharmacy – October 10, 2025 🎙️ Featured Guests: John Covello – Independent Pharmacy Cooperative (IPC) Garth Reynolds – Illinois Pharmacists Association (IPhA) Illinois pharmacy owners, this episode is for you. With the passage of HB 1697, a $70 million lifeline is now available to support independent pharmacies across the state—but the clock is ticking. The October 31st deadline is cr...

Celebrating the Launch of American Pharmacists Month 2025 “Caring for our Communities” This Week in Pharmacy (TWIRx) Friday, October 3, 2025 Episode Overview Today marks the kickoff of American Pharmacists Month 2025, a time to recognize the essential role pharmacists play across all healthcare settings. This special TWIRx episode spotlights leaders and innovators shaping pharmacy practice, techno...

On "This Week in Pharmacy" for September 26th, we're talking about Trust in Healthcare, World Pharmacists Day, and Cell & Gene Therapy. Today's co-host is Dr. Melissa Smith, PharmD CPH with Florida PGx Consulting LLC.  https://www.floridapgxconsulting.com/   First, #TWIRx News - the FDA approves Inluriyo imlunestrant on 9/25/2025 which is to treat estrogen receptor-positive, human epidermal gr...

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On 'This Week in Pharmacy' we're talking about the "Fully Powered Event" with Dr. Christina Fontana, we jump into TWIRx News with Andy Crawford from Keysource, preparing for the NASP 2025 in Denver & welcome the Rated Rx Podcast to the PPN! TWIRx News includes: Massachusetts governor orders pharmacies to make COVID shots accessible - from CBS News  Hims & Hers stock jumps on Novo Nordisk G...

AI & Tech in Pharmacy & the Health Podcast Summit | TWIRx This week on TWIRx, we dive into how technology, artificial intelligence, and innovative media are shaping the future of pharmacy. From specialty pharmacy operations to digital health engagement and independent pharmacy innovation, our guests bring timely insights you won’t want to miss. TWIRx News FIP calls on authorities to ‘think...

This week on TWIRx, we cover the latest headlines shaping pharmacy care, followed by three powerful interviews spotlighting innovation, advocacy, and access. TWIRx News: 13WHAM ABC News: Health Center Turns Away Patients as Medicaid Approval Stalls Pharmacy Services – A troubling look at how bureaucratic delays are cutting off critical access to care for vulnerable populations. Pharmacy Times: Pha...

In this episode of TWIRx, we explore how pharmacy accounting has evolved from basic bookkeeping into a strategic business development tool powered by artificial intelligence, data analytics, and specialized accounting expertise. Pharmacy owner & PPN Podcast Host Dr. Adam Robinson and Titan Accounting’s team members Nicholas Caltabiano & Jordan Pridemore dig into what modern pharmacy owners...

This Week in Pharmacy – July 25, 2025 Episode Summary: This week, we spotlight a growing but often overlooked threat to patient safety and healthcare integrity: the diversion of non-controlled substances. While most discussions around drug diversion focus on controlled substances, a troubling pattern has emerged involving medications not classified as controlled—yet still susceptible to misuse, th...

This week's TWIRx puts the pedal to the metal—literally. Host Todd Eury dives into the surprising parallels between racing 150+ MPH and building a pharmacy business from the ground up. Special guest Charles Hoopes, co-owner of S&H Motorsports, joins the show alongside Stephen Beckman, CEO of YARAL Pharma, to preview the upcoming “Geezer Race” on Saturday, July 19th, sponsored by YARAL. Charles...

In this episode of TWIRx, we break down H.R. 1 — The One Big Beautiful Bill Act — and what it could mean for the future of pharmacy in America. From PBM reform and drug pricing transparency to Medicaid restructuring and NADAC expansion, this bill carries enormous implications for community pharmacy, behavioral health services, and specialty care. Joining us to unpack the real-world impact of this...

This Week in Pharmacy – June 27, 2025 Episode Title: “Going on the Offensive to Protect Public Health” 🎙️ Sponsored by IPC (Independent Pharmacy Cooperative) & SureCost This week’s episode of This Week in Pharmacy (TWIRx) is a call to arms: pharmacists, patients, and industry leaders are going on the offensive to defend public health from collapsing under the weight of unchecked PBMs, broken r...

In this episode of This Week in Pharmacy for May 16th, 2025, Pharmacy Podcast Network founder Todd Eury is joined by his co-host Dr. Ryan Paul Liabenow, PhD, CEO of Mango Health as they review TWIRx News. Our first segment, we explore the transformative potential of the Long-Term Care at Home (LTC@Home) pharmacy model. As healthcare shifts towards home-based care, pharmacies have a unique opportun...

In this powerful episode of This Week in Pharmacy, Todd Eury explores the growing national backlash against pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs)—starting with bold action in Arkansas. Following Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders' recent signing of legislation to limit PBM influence, Arkansas has become a flashpoint in the nationwide struggle to protect independent pharmacies and ensure fair drug pricing. Spe...

In this thought-provoking episode of This Week in Pharmacy, I am joined by three powerhouse leaders from health innovation: Dr. Alex Ding (Humana), Dr. Marc Watkins (Kroger Health), and Brian Urban (Best Buy Health). Together, they explore the next generation of patient access—where healthcare meets lifestyle, nutrition, and digital convenience. Special Guests:  Dr. Alexander Ding, MD, MBA – Medic...

This Week in Pharmacy – April 4, 2025 We launch with the "godfather of Functional Pharmacy" Robert Kress fRx . Roberts is a #pharmacist, practitioner, and coach who blends lifestyle and functional medicine with a passion for empowering patients. He believes true healing comes from within the patient, and that the role of the practitioner is to guide, teach, and support through awareness, education...