Pharmacy Podcast Network

This week on TWIRx, we’re looking at the expanding role of pharmacists in public health, value-based care, artificial intelligence, medication intelligence, and the technology infrastructure supporting independent community pharmacy.   We begin with a special conversation featuring Alex J. Adams, PharmD, MPH, Assistant Secretary for the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), and Pennsylva...

Hospital pharmacy is evolving rapidly — and pharmacists are playing a more influential role than ever in shaping safe, personalised and effective patient care. In this first episode of a special three-part series presented in partnership with Clinigen’s Love Your Pharmacist Awards, we explore how hospital pharmacy has transformed from a traditionally dispensing-focused profession into a highly cli...

The NACDS Total Store Expo was in Boston, MA from August 15-17! Pharmacy owners, pharmacy students, and pharmacists gathered for forward thinking conversations and innovation to create more profit and better outcomes in their pharmacies. The NACDS TOTAL STORE EXPO is the largest gathering of retailers and suppliers in the health and wellness industry. Discover new and innovative products, technolo...

I felt like I could record a whole series of episodes, and still not run out of topics to talk about with today’s guest, and glean her wisdom. Her own story and the health challenges of her loved ones have inspired her to become the kind of practitioner she sought. She and I agree: true healing is about supporting the body's innate ability to recover. Coming from a conventional emergency-care back...

Specialty Pharmacy Access, Innovation & Independent Pharmacy Growth   This Week in Pharmacy, we explore specialty pharmacy, pharmacy innovation, emerging career opportunities, and new business models for independent community pharmacy.   Today’s episode is sponsored by Clearway Health , Value Drug Company , and FDB (First Databank, Inc.)   First, Allison Arant of Clearway Health joins us to di...

A strong online reputation starts with meaningful patient experiences. Join us as we explore how pharmacies can build trust, engage with their communities online, and manage their digital presence. Featuring special guest and trusted partner FlavoRx, who shares industry insights on creating positive patient experiences that inspire lasting loyalty—both in the pharmacy and online.

Thank you First Data Bank (FDB) for sponsoring this episode's coverage of the NACDS Total Store Expo! The NACDS Total Store Expo was in Boston, MA from August 15-17! Pharmacy owners, pharmacy students, and pharmacists gathered for forward thinking conversations and innovation to create more profit and better outcomes in their pharmacies. The NACDS TOTAL STORE EXPO is the largest gathering of retai...

This episode explores how to navigate grief and how it can impact relationships including the one with yourself. Link to Hope Edelman's book "Motherless Daughters"  https://www.hopeedelman.com/books  Link to Emma Hemming Willis' book "The Unexpected Journey"  https://emmahemingwillis.com/the-unexpected-journey/ Link to Rx Meter Product Sleep Spray:  https://myplusone.com/products/restful-sleep-mag...

On this episode of the NASP Podcast, Sheila Arquette, President & CEO of NASP, sits down with Narlyn Lopes and Megan Winebrenner of CenterWell Specialty Pharmacy to talk about how modern hub models have grown well past basic access support; they're now built to deliver a coordinated, personalized experience across the whole specialty medication journey. The conversation digs into how better te...

TWIRx NEWS 1. Medicare Part D Paid Nearly $588 Million for Ineligible OTC Drugs   A federal audit found that Medicare Part D sponsors made approximately $587.7 million in ineligible payments from 2021 through 2023 for medications that had effectively transitioned from prescription to over-the-counter status.   The HHS Office of Inspector General cited outdated FDA information and the lack of a cle...

Welcome to the 2026 Cencora ThoughtSpot Rewind, sponsored by Outcomes!   In this special 4-part series we get a deep look into the event that took place this year in Orlando Florida. The Pharmacy Podcast Network was embedded into the Outcomes booth where we caught all the action on the show room floor. To learn more about what Outcomes is doing for pharmacies, visit  https://www.outcomes.com/   In...

Psychedelics, hallucinogens, natural medicines, you name it, if it has been, is, or will be in a clinical trial, we’re covering it on this episode of the Pain Pod folks! We’ll chat through all types of psychedelics including LSD, MDMA, Psilocybin, DMT, and Ketamine and beyond. No trippin’ just learnin’! You’re not going to want to miss this one! Come one, come all, to the Pain Pod!!!   TzrIckmic7Y...

Featured Guest: Bhuren Patel, CEO, PelMeds Presented by: SuiteRx Pharmacy Technology Platforms   Episode Focus This episode will explore how PelMeds has developed a closed-door, full-service pharmacy model centered on medication management, specialized packaging, compounding, specialty products, and coordinated delivery. PelMeds serves residential schools, group homes, hospice and palliative care...

As MTM evolves and pharmacies prepare for increased demand, what does success look like from both the technology side and the pharmacy operations side? Ross brings the perspective of innovation, workflow transformation, and MTM Intelligence. Jon brings the perspective of an independent pharmacy owner and operator who understands the realities of staffing shortages, prescription volume, patient exp...

Schedule an Rx Assessment Welcome everyone to the Bottom Line Rewind, your monthly recap of the Bottom Line Pharmacy Podcast. This month, we feature interviews on topics about Inventory, AI and Automation, the Peptide PCAC meeting, R&D Tax Credits, and Basis when buying a pharmacy. Click below to check out the full episodes: Episode 1: Inventory Management in 2026 with Jared Barton, CEO of Inv...

Today’s episode of This Week in Pharmacy — #TWIRx is sponsored by Value Drug Company and explores two major forces reshaping pharmacy: the evolution of the community pharmacy business model and the expanding role of artificial intelligence in medication optimization and value-based care.   PART ONE: The Impact of the Cash-based Community Pharmacy   Special Guest: Rick Seipp , PharmD President, Val...

Welcome to the 2026 Cencora ThoughtSpot Rewind, sponsored by Outcomes!   In this special 4-part series we get a deep look into the event that took place this year in Orlando Florida. The Pharmacy Podcast Network was embedded into the Outcomes booth where we caught all the action on the show room floor. To learn more about what Outcomes is doing for pharmacies, visit  https://www.outcomes.com/   In...

Can the Body Heal Itself? A Pharmacist and Naturopath Talk Pregnancy and Nutrition Dr. Randi Shannon said she was going to blow our minds, and she delivered! In this episode of MaternalRx, pharmacist Danielle Plummer, PharmD, sits down with Dr. Shannon, a traditional naturopath who uses Face, Tongue and Nail Analysis, an approach she describes as rooted in thousands of years of traditional medicin...

Many pharmacy leaders focus on legislation and lobbying. Why is strategic communication on social media equally important?

In this episode of the NASP Podcast, host Sheila Arquette, President & CEO of NASP, speaks with Nico Kernick, Head of Growth and Operations at Develop Health. They discuss the ways AI is reducing friction and increasing transparency in the prior authorization process for providers and specialty pharmacies. Nico shares how Develop Health's AI-native workflows now support over 3 million patients...

Pharmacists and Advocacy for Patients in Pain  Friday, August 21, 2026 What happens when patients living with chronic pain, their advocates, and the pharmacists responsible for dispensing opioid medications view the same healthcare system from very different perspectives? This special episode of This Week in Pharmacy brings together the Doctor Patient Forum’s founders, Claudia A. Merandi and Bev C...

This episode looks at some smart ways to regulate pharmacy when it comes to med spas and pop-up clinics — ways that won’t cut patients off from their meds. We also look at the latest news on the thyroid-extract front, what’s happening with peptide compounding, and a bill in California that could bode well for pharmacists nationwide. Then we talk with Kristen Jones, PharmD, from Pharmacists Mutual...

Welcome to the 2026 Cencora ThoughtSpot Rewind, sponsored by Outcomes!   In this special 4-part series we get a deep look into the event that took place this year in Orlando Florida. The Pharmacy Podcast Network was embedded into the Outcomes booth where we caught all the action on the show room floor. To learn more about what Outcomes is doing for pharmacies, visit  https://www.outcomes.com/   In...

Growing your pharmacy doesn't always mean finding new patients. It can also mean making the most of the ones you already serve. In this episode, we're joined by our partners AxeRx and Scriptly to share proven strategies for increasing revenue through stronger patient engagement, expanded services, and smarter use of technology to streamline workflows and free up valuable staff time. Tune in for pr...

The PBM Reform Podcast, sponsored by APCI, welcomes John Vinson, PharmD, Chief Executive Officer of the Arkansas Pharmacists Association, for a timely conversation with host Greg Reybold about the management of the TRICARE pharmacy benefit.   Express Scripts administers pharmacy benefits for TRICARE, the Department of Defense healthcare program serving more than 9 million active-duty service membe...