Tune in for Part 2 of our conversation with Integra X Files blog contributor Paul Baldwin where we discuss the future of the healthcare industry, the need for innovation and progress, and the potential for pharmacists to play a significant role in cost-effective and efficient patient treatments – expanding their practice.

Our special guest Wendy Barnes, CEO of RxBenefits and Mark Campbell, the VP of RxBenefits.  From BenefitsPro: https://www.benefitspro.com/2023/03/27/how-dispelling-mistrust-of-generics-will-help-patients-and-plan-sponsors/?slreturn=20240222125659  Health care spending in the United States has increased substantially the past few years, and it isn't likely to slow down any time soon. At this rate, national health care costs could reach $6.2 trillion by 2028. A number of factors, including the cost of medical supplies and drugs, contribute to those rising numbers. The financial pinch many people were already feeling has been intensified by the unsteady economy, leading consumers to call for lowered health plan costs whenever and wherever possible. Some believe reducing prescription drug spending is an easy way to do that. But consumers still deserve access to the medications they need at prices they can afford.  Generic medications: A solution to potential challenges Using generic medications in place of high-priced, brand-name drugs offers the same clinical benefits, and it can save patients and health plan providers significant money in the long run. It's a convenient, simple way to reduce costs while making sure patients have continued access to the treatments and medicines they've been prescribed. But while generics are an obvious answer to many challenges facing the industry, they aren't embraced nearly as often as they should be. According to U.S. Pharmacist, "While generic drugs are extensively prescribed … t some consumers are still hesitant about using generic drugs and believe that they are not as safe or effective as brand-name drugs." Consumers have a variety of reasons for their misgivings, but the skepticism is unwarranted. Many health plan administrators and pharmacy benefit optimizers are working to dispel the myths that can rob consumers of significant savings. 

Are you a pharmacist hungry to reinvent your career? Do you want to do more for your patients, increase your earning power and become the pharmacist you've always dreamed of being?    You've come to the right place! My name is Dr. Jamie Wilkey and you’re listening to the Wealthy White Coat podcast. On this podcast, we will discuss topics that will help you earn better, think bigger, and actually impact the world with your degree.   Tune in to the first episode, where I tell you what led me to pursue a career in pharmacy, the breakthrough I had after working as a retail pharmacist for 10 years, and what I decided to do about it!    I can’t wait to share the opportunities and techniques that changed my life.    Go to https://wealthywhitecoat.com/ and: 👉 Create your own consulting career 👉 Become the pharmacist you dreamed of being 👉 Regain control over your schedule  👉 Enter a network of like-minded pharmacists    —   Follow me on social media:   👉 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-jamie-wilkey/  👉 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjamiewilkey/?hl=en  👉 YouTube: @Dr.JamieWilkey  👉 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drjamiewilkey  👉 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jamiewilkey3  👉 Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrJamieWilkey    —   Wealthy White Coat is a podcast dedicated to pharmacists who want to unlock their full potential and reshape the world of pharmacy.    Don’t forget to follow/subscribe so you never miss an episode! 

Brandon Antinopoulos, PharmD President and Chief Operating Officer The Pennsylvania Pharmacists Care Network (PPCN) focus is making sure medications are used appropriately for everyone's benefit. When we all communicate, we all win. Through a collaborative approach, PPCN pharmacists engage in their patients' health care, offering high quality patient-centered care — helping payers, providers, and patients all reach the outcomes they desire. Thank you to Brandon and his team for these amazing works to deliver more pharmacy care to Pennsylvanians. Thank you to Victoria Elliott, Chief Executive Officer at Pennsylvania Pharmacists Association and the entire PPA Team - for all their support of the PPN and PPCN!  New boost

Obstet-Rx Your Prescription for an Optimal Pregnancy Obstet-Rx is a dedicated team of clinical pharmacists and certified doulas, providing comprehensive and personalized solutions which complement traditional obstetric care, ensuring that no aspect of the pregnancy journey is overlooked. Contact us today to discover how our services can support your unique needs. https://hgpharmacist.com/about/ 

Have you wanted to enter the mind of an up and coming CEO? Sitting down with Dr. Michael Castagna was a pleasure. You will learn so much about how to grow into the industry side of pharmacy and he really sheds light on a very different side of pharmacy and healthcare. He has been thriving in the pharmaceutical industry and has been around specialty pharmacy for the past 25 years. I know I took notes on his books that he recommends. Find him on LinkedIn!

Hey everyone! I’m recording this intro after a brief but admittedly scary stint of time stuck indoors yet again, being warned to stay home due to the quality of air pollution from the recent Canadian wildfire. Meanwhile, I’m super excited to introduce my next guest, who highlights how we can become stewards of the land as herbalists, and showcases how she grew her brand from scratch to a full-blown success story.   Lauren Haynes is the founder and CEO of Wooden Spoon Herbs, a small-batch herbal apothecary brand that offers herbal tinctures, teas and tonics that act as a conduit for plant medicine.  Founded in 2014, Lauren has grown Wooden Spoon Herbs into a go-to resource for farm-fresh herbal remedies.    Lauren studied at the Appalachian Center for Natural Health under fifth-generation herbalist Phyllis D. Light. Driven by her desire to introduce more people to herbalism, Lauren started Wooden Spoon Herbs in the farmer's market, crafting products based on the most common concerns she saw. The brand, which has celeb fans like Jessica Alba and Alanis Morrisette, supports a farm-direct supply chain and sources only organic ingredients. Their popular Rose-Colored Glasses tincture has sold out 5 times and is also sold on Goop.   Lauren now has over ten years of experience as a clinical herbalist. Through her herbalist education and practice, Lauren merges functional formations with lifestyle products that appeal to wellness enthusiasts and newcomers alike.  

Executives from four companies with innovative products share examples of how pharmacy owners can improve the front-end and boost their profits.  Central to the discussion is the notion that the front-end is an overlooked asset.  They talk about the importance of creative marketing and share how innovative products open doors for doctor detailing.  The bottom line, the front-end is critical to the  success of your pharmacy and products and services are out there that can make that happen.  

Alan McGill is a Senior Supervisory Special Agent with the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General and currently assigned to the Office of Public Engagement. Agent McGill has been a professional investigator for over 35 years with 27 years in law enforcement. He served nearly 20 years at the Bureaus of Narcotics Investigation and Drug Control with his previous assignment being a Street Supervisor and Drug Diversion Unit Supervisor. He also served as an Undercover Narcotics Agent, Drug Task Force Coordinator, Drug Diversion Agent, Computer Voice Stress Analyst, PDMP BNI Statewide Supervisor, Clandestine Laboratory Enforcement Program member and an "A" and "B" Technician installing wiretap equipment. Although Agent McGill's undercover experience is extensive, he is best known as a subject matter expert in Drug Diversion and is court qualified as an expert. Agent McGill routinely conducts Drug Diversion presentations and trainings for practitioners and law enforcement in Pennsylvania. Agent McGill also conducts drug diversion lectures at over 25 university practitioner programs in Pennsylvania and is a national speaker on the subject. In addition to conducting training lectures, Agent McGill also authored an article published in The Keystone Veterinary Magazine on Drug Diversion in veterinary practices and he has hosted podcasts for the Office of Attorney General that can be found on the Pennsylvania Attorney General website. Agent McGill joined NASCSA (National Association of State Controlled Substance Authorities) in 2014 serving on various committees including co-chairing the Education Committee and chairing the Executive Committee. In 2021 he was elected President of NASCSA. He also created The NASCSA Podcast and is the current producer and host. Protecting patients from injury due to drug diversion | Viewpoint https://www.chiefhealthcareexecutive.com/view/protecting-patients-from-injury-due-to-drug-diversion-viewpoint Wolters Kluwer acquires U.S. AI-enabled drug diversion detection software Technology leader seeks to help tackle growing drug diversion challenge in the U.S. https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230607005593/en/Wolters-Kluwer-acquires-U.S.-AI-enabled-drug-diversion-detection-software  NASCSA | National Association of State Controlled Substances Authorities https://www.nascsa.org/podcasts 

In this episode Colby reviews his experiences at the MAPS conference in Denver, we review a couple of topics we missed around LSD and MDMA, and introduce psilocybin!   References: Gotvaldova K, et al. "Extensive Collection of Psychotropic Mushrooms with Determination of Their Tryptamine Alkaloids". International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 2023 (22): 14068. Halpern J, Roth BL "Hallucinogens and dissociative agents naturally growing in the United States". Pharmacology & Therapeutics. 2004; 102 (2): 131–8. Huberman A. The science of MDMA and its therapeutic uses: benefits and risks. Huberman Labs (podcast). 12 Jun 2023 Pollan M. How to change your mind: the new science of psychedelics. Penguin Press. 2019 Sumner R, et al. Microdosed LSD: Dose day outcomes from a home-administered randomized controlled trial. 2023. Unpublished (information from poster presentation at MAPS conference) Woolley DW, Campbell NK (1962). "Serotonin-like and antiserotonin properties of psilocybin and psilocin". Science. 3518. 136 (3518): 777–8 Vizeli P, et al. Genetic influence of Cyp2D6 on pharmacokinetics and acute subjective effects of LSD in a pooled analysis. Scientific Reports. 2021(11); 10851.

Pamela Spence EY Global Health Sciences and Wellness Industry Leader  Organizations have the tools to deliver a better personalized health experience, but the ecosystem needs to collaborate to build this future. Three questions to ask How can placing bigger bets, and making strategic investments that go beyond pilot initiatives, achieve transformation at scale? How do organizations collaborate to share risk, data and rewards and realize a better future? How do we move from a slowly digitizing world to connected care and ultimately to a smart health system? References: EY survey: 42% of global health consumers rate access to care as below average https://www.ey.com/en_gl/news/2023/06/ey-survey-42-of-global-health-consumers-rate-access-to-care-as-below-average How innovation can unlock the power of data to deliver value-based care https://www.ey.com/en_gl/life-sciences/how-innovation-can-unlock-the-value-of-data-to-deliver-value-based-care?linkId=206400904  New boost

On "This Week in Pharmacy" Todd Eury talks with the leading Digital Health Pharmacist in New Zealand Katrina Azer about the rising useage of technology as part of treatment plans in pharmacy care. Next, a special conversation with Community Pharmacy Business Coach of the Coaches, Patti Mara --who came from the PDS strategy team helping pharmacy leaders like Lisa Faast launch successful enterprises.

To claim CE credit for this activity, please follow this link: www.pharmacytimes.org/atopic-derm-podcast-630 Pharmacy Times Continuing Education™ (PTCE) provides industry leading pharmacy CE to retail, oncology, managed care, specialty, and health-system pharmacists. They use multiple deliverables in the live, virtual, on-demand, and print formats created by in-house pharmacists to deliver tailored multispecialty  education. Educational Objectives Review patient barriers that impact optimal treatment of patients with atopic dermatitis (AD) who are seeking OTC care List strategies to individualize patient care and improve recommendations for AD Moderator: Mary Bridgeman, PharmD, BCPS, BCGP Clinical Professor Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey Piscataway, New Jersey   Internal Medicine Clinical Pharmacist Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital New Brunswick, New Jersey   Faculty & Caregiver: Ashley Ellis, PharmD, MBA, CDECS ImPAcT Director & Assistant Professor The University of Tennessee Health Science Center Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Translation Science College of Pharmacy Memphis, Tennessee   Mary Bridgeman, PharmD, BCPS, BCGP, has no financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose. Ashley Ellis, PharmD, MBA, CDECS, has the following financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose: Grant/Research Support: Researcher AHRQ “Tennessee Heart Health Network” funding in form of salary release dollars Consultant: Global Parents for Eczema Research, Continuing Education Alliance, McGraw Hill   Pharmacy Times Continuing Education™ is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. This activity is approved for 0.5 contact hour (0.05 CEU) under the ACPE universal activity numbers 0290-0000-23-268-H01-P and 0290-0000-23-268-H01-T. The activity is available for CE credit through June 30, 2024. This activity is supported by an educational grant from CeraVe and La Roche-Posay. Brought to you in partnership with the National Eczema Association.

https://surescripts.com/news-center/press-releases/detail/surescripts-names-frank-harvey-as-new-ceo-to-lead-company-through-continued-growth-and-new-opportunities-to-impact-healthcare ARLINGTON, Va. – June 6, 2022 – Surescripts, the nation's leading health information network, has appointed Frank Harvey as Chief Executive Officer, effective June 27. Harvey succeeds Tom Skelton, who previously announced his decision to retire. Harvey is a pharmacist and an experienced chief executive and investor and has held numerous senior leadership roles during his more than 35-year career in the healthcare technology, pharmacy and pharmaceutical sectors. Harvey joins Surescripts from ATLS Investments, LLC. where he led private equity investing in healthcare technology companies. Previously, Harvey served as Chief Executive Officer of Mirixa Corporation and Liberty Medical Supply, Inc. “It’s been a pleasure to work closely with Tom over the past eight years, and we appreciate the many successes that Surescripts achieved under his leadership,” explained Steven Miller, MD, Co-Chair of Surescripts’ Board of Directors. “We are now poised for continued growth and new opportunities with Frank’s leadership at this incredible time in healthcare.” “Frank is a results-oriented leader with strong operational skills, and extensive experience growing healthcare businesses,” said Douglas Hoey, Co-Chair of Surescripts’ Board of Directors. “Frank combines his unique perspective and depth of experience with a passion for improving the lives of patients and evolving the healthcare system.” “I’m honored to join Surescripts at such a critical time, and I look forward to working with the team to realize the enormous potential we have to change healthcare,” Harvey shared. “I’m committed to what we do as a company and the new products and services we will bring to market that I believe will have a significant impact on the healthcare system as a whole.”

We thought it would be beneficial to have a brief introduction to the concept of acadmic detailing (AD) and the evidence that supports AD. We also would like to briefly discuss our group (IL ADVANCE). We would introduce the structure of an AD visit leading into the specific opioid safety program for pharmacists. After identifying our topics we thought we could get into more detail about a couple, specifically special populations and OUD. We then would move on to the benefits of AD for the community pharmacist. We could then get into more detail about the IL ADVANCE team and the process for developing content.  Next would be conclusions and wrap up.

Debbie Marcello - host of Happier at Home PRN and Todd Eury, CEO of the Pharmacy Podcast Network welcome DiversifyRx founder Lisa Fasst, PharmD.  Lisa is on a mission to save independent pharmacies. Every pharmacy owner deserves to have a thriving, profitable pharmacy. Lisa became a pharmacy owner for the first time in 2005. She has been helping pharmacy owners improve their profitability and diversify their revenue streams since 2012. Lisa knows what it takes to be a pharmacy badass and started DiversifyRx, Pharmacy Badass University, and the Pharmacy Profit Summit to help every pharmacy owner create the pharmacy of their dreams.

In this podcast series, we answer some of the most frequently asked questions we’ve received from the public.

Continuing advances in cell and gene therapy (CGT) are transforming the pharmacy and point of care ecosystem. Recent launches of new CGTs have yielded mixed results on getting the right therapy to the right patients.  The CGTs pipeline and approvals are likely to rise dramatically in the near future. In 2024 alone, up to 21 cell therapy launches and as many as 31 gene therapy launches are on the horizon. Therefore, the launch readiness for these products should be effective so that the therapies can benefit as many patients as possible while ensuring a sufficient return on manufacturers’ investments. With so many new CGTs poised for commercialization, it’s imperative to consider innovative ways for a product launch that benefits CGTs patients. Ensuring that the market, the product, and the company itself are fully prepared for an effective launch will enable success.   Podcast Participants: Michelle Rice, CEO, Michelle Rice & Associates Kenneth Mankowski, DO, FACN, MS Neurologist Specialist, CNS & MS Institute Host:  Michael Baldzicki  

Meet Scott Fichter, Head Trainer and Creator of No Slack Just Hustle. Scott is a former collegiate athlete, head high school football coach, and fitness instructor with a passion for helping others reach their health and wellness goals. He knows firsthand the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle and how it positively impacts one's performance in the workplace.

Welcome to the LTC Pharmacy Podcast.  Our goal is to pass on the passion for long term care pharmacy.  We hope this is both entertaining and educational.  And Tamara will do her best to keep Scott in line! https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-stewart-34973870 https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamara-ruggles-491882251 LTC Pharmacy Podcast Email: [email protected]

Are you looking to offer compliance packaging in your community but don’t know where to start?  Or do you already have a solution, but are struggling to scale it?  Join two pharmacy owners, our wholesale partners at Value Drug, and the RxSafe podcasting team as we feature pharmacists and industry insiders to discuss how your pharmacy can offer this valuable service to your patients. We'll also discuss how your business can avoid DIR fees by leveraging Medical-at-Home and address staffing problems by streamlining your workflow. Guests:  Angela Stokes - Village Pharmacy of Wake Forest Margie Lydon - Value Drug Erich Cushey - Curtis Pharmacy 

Evaluating literature around microdosing, drug interactions, recent clinical research, and more! ***Disclaimer: this podcast is intended for informational purposes only on the safety and efficacy data of the substances discussed. As healthcare professionals, we do not advocate for or against the use of substances which are considered illicit by the United States Drug Enforcement Administration*** References: Bonson KR, et al. Chronic administration of serotonergic anti-depressants attenuates the subjective effects of LSD in humans. Neuropsychopharmacology. 1996; 14(6) Gasser P, et al. Safety and efficacy of lysergic acid diethylamide-assisted psychotherapy for anxiety associated with life-threatening diseases. The Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease. 2014; 202(7): 513-520 Lopez-Gimenez JF, Gonzalez-Maeso J. Hallucinogens and Serotonin 5HT2A Receptor Mediated Signaling Pathways. Current Topics in Behavioral Neuroscience. 2018; 36: 45-73 Liechti ME. Modern Clinical Research on LSD. Neuropsychopharmacology. 2017; 42: 2114-2127. Murphy RJ, et al. MDLSD: study protocol for a randomised, double-masked, placebo-controlled trial of repeated microdoses of LSD in healthy volunteers. Trials. 2021; 22. https://trialsjournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13063-021-05243-3 Murphy RJ, et al. Acute Mood-Elevating Properties of Microdosed Lysergic Acid Diethylamide in Healthy Volunteers: A Home-Administered Randomized Controlled Trial. Biological Psychiatry. 28 March 2023. https://www.biologicalpsychiatryjournal.com/article/S0006-3223(23)01164-2/fulltext#gr2 Passie T, et al. The pharmacology of lysergic acid diethylamide: a review. CNS Neuroscience and Therapeutics. 11 Nov 2018. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1755-5949.2008.00059.x

Ashton Maaraba has spent 20 years bring exciting new products and services to independent pharmacy. Most of them deploying major new technological capabilities. Now he has taken the helm of IPC Digital Health. In this episode he outlines the 5 Pillars that form the foundation for IPC's continuing efforts to future proof pharmacy. Maaraba indicates that telehealth, remote patient monitoring, adherence programs, operational efficiency and new patient care services such lab testing will provide pharmacies with the ability to generate much needed non-dispensing or PBM dependent revenue.

Legislative season may be winding down, but advocates are ramping up for education season!   Listen in as PUTTcast hosts Monique Whitney and Lauren Young welcome advocacy guru AIDS Healthcare Foundation's Associate Director of Advocacy, John Farina to the mic. From creative campaigns to the importance of educating legislative staff - effective advocacy never sleeps!

Guys how rare is it that we get TWO members of the Pharmacy Podcast Network combining our efforts to give YOU the best episode we can! We talk all pharmacy things! How business owners can improve their profit line NOW and even what the future outlook of pharmacy looks like. Dr. Lisa Faast is what she has deemed a "Pharmacy Badass"! I have to agree with her because she is pretty intuitive when it comes to independent pharmacy. She's out here trying to save our profession, y'all! Get tickets to their next event here: https://2023.pharmacyprofitsummit.com/2023-summit#open-popup I have been to a few of the "Pharmacy Profit Summits" and it will NOT disappoint! 

Dr. Dave Kisor, a professor and director of pharmacogenomics at Manchester University. He graduated from The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy in 1986 and completed a two-year fellowship in therapeutic drug monitoring/pharmacokinetics at OSU. Before he joined Manchester, Dave was professor of pharmaceutical sciences at Ohio Northern University after being a research scientist at Burroughs Wellcome Co/GlaxoWellcome. Dave has over 80 peer-reviewed publications including being the lead author on two pharmacogenomics textbooks. He is a past chair of the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) Pharmacogenomics Special Interest Group. Dave was named a Fellow of the American College of Clinical Pharmacology in 2017, and in 2021, along with Dr. Tom Smith, he received an AACP Innovations in PGx Teaching Award. His current research is related to PGx and opioid use disorder. Dave currently serves as co-chair of the Pharmacogenomics Global Research Network (PGRN) Education Committee and is Editor-In-Chief of Pharmacogenomics: Foundations, Competencies, and the Pharmacists’ Patient Care Process.

House Energy and Commerce Committee cleared a PBM bill that seems to contain more transparency loopholes and makes more limited policy tweaks to the drug supply chain middleman than the Senate HELP Committee’s bill, but the House-side legislation would pull back the curtain on specialty-drug reimbursement in a way the Senate version does not.  Two titans of PBM Reform join us today, returning guest Antonio Ciaccia with 3 Axis Advisors and Loretta Boesing with Unite for Safe Medications update our PBM Reform Podcast listeners with the latest progression in PBM Reform.  Reference:  PBM Reform: Vertical Integration, Specialty Drug Tracking Among Differences In House v. Senate Bills https://pink.pharmaintelligence.informa.com/PS148320/PBM-Reform-Vertical-Integration-Specialty-Drug-Tracking-Among-Differences-In-House-v-Senate-Bills 

On this episode, we introduce Framework Focus, a brand-new podcast that connects the Long-Term Pharmacy ecosystem, hosted by FrameworkLTC's very own Dr. Mark Fulton. In this conversation, Mark shares with Todd a little bit about the podcast and what to expect in the months to come. He also previews the FrameworkLTC User Conference happening this Fall in Boston.

Integra X Files blog contributor Paul Baldwin joins us for a two-part conversation on how pharmacists can expand their practice. In Part 1, he discusses the history and potential of the pharmacy industry, the benefits of caregiving, and the role of pharmacists in healthcare innovation and progress.

From Basel, Switzerland to the summer of love in San Francisco. What did we learn about LSD, and why did it fall out of favor in the US? Part 2 will explore what's next in research... Audio Correction: Colby misspoke 4:15: meant to say “Methergine is used for postpartum hemorrhage after delivery,” said “hemorrhage after bleeding” (which of course is redundant and a mistake). Article on Ergotamine association with the Salem Witch Trials (from the Outside Hustle, Colby’s other blog): Blotter Art examples: https://keseyblotterart.com/ References: Bryant C, Clark J. “How LSD Works.” Stuff You Should Know [podcast] 5 May 2016. Dyck E. LSD: a new treatment emerging from the past. CMAJ. 2015 Aug 4;187(14):1079–80. doi: 10.1503/cmaj.141358. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 26243813; PMCID: PMC4592308. Dyck, E. (2006). ‘Hitting Highs at Rock Bottom’: LSD Treatment for Alcoholism, 1950–1970. Soc. Hist. Med. 19: 313-329. [PDF] Gasser, P. et al. (2014). Safety and Efficacy of Lysergic Acid Diethylamide-Assisted Psychotherapy for Anxiety Associated With Life-threatening Diseases. J. Nerv. Ment. Dis. 202: 513-520. [Full text] Irwin, S. A., et al. (2013). Daily Oral Ketamine for the Treatment of Depression and Anxiety in Patients Receiving Hospice Care: A 28-Day Open-Label Proof-of-Concept Trial. J. Palliat. Med. 16: 958-965. [PDF] Pollen M. “How to Change Your Mind: What the New Science of Psychedelics Teaches us About Consciousness, Dying, Addiction, Depression, and Transcendence.” Penguin Press. New York. 2018. Sandison, R. A., et al. (1954). The therapeutic value of lysergic acid diethylamide in mental illness. J. Ment. Sci. 100: 491-507. [Summary] Sandison, R. A. & Whitelaw, J. D. A. (1957). Further studies of the therapeutic value of lysergic acid diethylamide in mental illness. J. Ment. Sci. 103: 332-343. [Summary] Sessa, B. (2008). Can psychedelic drugs play a role in palliative care? Eur. J. Pall. Care 15: 235-237. [PDF] Simmons, J. Q., et al. (1966). Modification of Autistic Behavior with LSD-25. Am. J. Psych. 122: 1201-1211. [Summary] Smart, R. G. & Storm, T. (1964). The Efficacy of LSD in the Treatment of Alcoholism. Quart. J. Alcohol 25: 333-338. [PDF] Smith, C. M. (1958). A New Adjunct to the Treatment of Alcoholism: The Hallucinogenic Drugs. Quart. J. Alcohol 19: 406-417. [PDF] Shroder T. “Apparently Useless: The Accidental Discovery of LSD. The Atlantic. 9 Sept 2014. Available at: https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2014/09/the-accidental-discovery-of-lsd/379564/ Tanne, J. H. (2004). Humphrey Osmond. BMJ 328: 713. [Full text] Vollenweider F. X. & Kometer, M. (2010). The neurobiology of psychedelic drugs: implications for the treatment of mood disorders. Nature Rev. Neurosci. 11: 642-651. [PDF]

Hey everyone! I’m psyched to present this next guest as we had so many parallel “aha” moments about life, parenting, and spirituality - and we hope those of you listening will get to experience them as well. Ziba Ansari, a pharmacist with a seventeen-year career, found her soul beginning to shift towards spending more time at home with her daughter when she was born. To accommodate this change, she transitioned to a per diem hospital job, which proved advantageous during the pandemic years. Amidst the stressors at work, Ziba purposefully crafted a peaceful and connected life at home, reflecting the world she desired to live in. During this transformative journey, a profound insight emerged within Ziba. She realized her passion lay in working with parents and helping children become the best versions of themselves. Inspired by her daughter and her deep spiritual connection, Ziba embarked on writing a book called "The ABCs of Life to Nourish the Mind and Soul of Children," self-publishing it in December 2021. Her daughter became both the wellspring of inspiration and a conduit to higher dimensions. Ziba's path then led her to become a yoga instructor, delving into the realms of Energy Medicine Yoga (EMYoga). Ultimately, her journey culminated in earning certification as a parent coach. By seamlessly blending her background in pharmacy, her expertise in Energy Medicine Yoga, and her years of spiritual practice, Ziba connected the dots between parenting, yoga, and a heart-centered approach to life. This synergy birthed her vision and prompted her to found "A Heartful Path." This platform serves as the intersection where parents can cultivate self-care and subsequently nurture their children from a place of authenticity and love. Ziba understood the importance of providing parents with a holistic approach to raising their children. By offering comprehensive support for the well-being of parents, the challenging task of caring for their offspring becomes more tangible and comprehensible. Just as a marathon runner needs to have nourishment, sleep and a strong mindset, so too does a parent taking care of his or her children. “Parenting has its joy and also comes with its set of difficulties. Don't give up on yourself, and model what you want as much as feasible. Children are sponges and if we can have them soak up positivity, we know we have already made one successful stride. In times we mess up, which we all will go through at some point, don't blame or shame yourself, do what comes hard for most of us and comfort, support and be gentle to yourself. This process is sometimes the hardest, and as we do more of this we can be there for our children. Optimally our health is paramount to not only our longevity but also the health, wellbeing, and connections we create with our children. I would like to offer a program to parents that take into account the mind, body and soul, and incorporate yoga (for adults and kids), meditation, as well as coaching. I support the use of soulful medicine, versus pharmaceutical medicine for working through life's struggles.” -Ziba Ansari Connect with Ziba via: Website: www.aheartfulpath.com IG @aheartfulpath FB: A Heartful Path Email: [email protected] Special offers for podcast listeners: Any opportunity to help any parents would be my honor. Right now I am offering 50% off all consultations or packages and the best way to get started is to go to my website (www.aheartfulpath.com) and send me a message on the contact page. We can work together to create a package that works for your family ranging from one consultation visit that covers (yoga, meditation, and coaching tools) to get you started and we can add more sessions as it seems right for your family. I'm also offering a four-class Energy Medicine Yoga series. This is ideal for anyone who is new to this area of EMYoga and wants to learn and incorporate it into their day to day. This four-hour zoom call packet is offered at $99 which spans four weeks and teaches energy techniques, combined with asanas that help increase your vitality, improve focus, bowel movements and sleep to name a few of the many benefits. Anyone signing up for one of these two offerings will receive an autographed copy of my book as a special free gift of gratitude.

Element Apothec founder Dr. Swathi Varanasi PharmD is a Pharmacist | Entrepreneur, Researcher, Author, and podcaster talking about the evolution and opportunities for pharmacists as content developers. Our next guest is Keira Smith the Associate Editor at i3 Health, developers of mobile continuing education for Pharmacists and Physicians.

In this conversation, we discuss the things you should be considering when making the decision about which programs to rank for the match

WARNING: There is talk of tragedy and death from drug over dose in this episode that might be distressing for some people to hear This is a quick unedited episode I decided to do that shows how a pharmacist sees the opioid crisis and Fentanyl overdoses. I know this is our of the normal that we usually do here but this was very near and dear to my heart and thought it was important to get the information out there. Reach out to me @doctormixalot for any questions and I was serious about the call to action at the end of this episode. Thank you for listening. Much Love, Dr. H

I’m so excited to share this next episode with you where I got the opportunity to interview one of my students from the Build Your Holistic Herbal Practice Mentorship. Linda’s personality really comes through and the level of passion she has for supporting her clients - because she is walking the path alongside them. Linda Valazza is a seasoned NASM Certified Nutrition & Lifestyle Coach with over 28 years of experience in creating individual fitness and nutrition programs uniquely designed to meet clients' personal needs and health/wellness goals. She is leveraging her experience as a Pharmacist to help chronic disease patients by reviewing medications and recommending supplements, as well as helping them make dietary and exercise changes to obtain better health. She continually exceeds expectations by creating valuable partnerships and works well with people at all levels of the organization, including stakeholders, customers, vendors, and team members. Linda is also the mother of 4 kids, married to Steve for 30 years, and has completed 2 full marathons after Autoimmune disease diagnosis. Connect with Linda: https://www.exerciseprescriptionlv.com https://www.facebook.com/exerciseprescriptionlv https://www.instagram.com/theexerciseprescriptionlv/ Free gift: "Six ways to obliterate the limits of AutoImmune Disease" *Special introductory price on my new Autoimmune disease starter program for listeners of the podcast - contact Linda via [email protected]*

Introducing the Neural Pharm Podcast, featuring your hosts Colby Burns, PharmD, and Christopher Toney, PharmD. Episode 1 establishes the mission of the podcast, and covers the groundbreaking MAPP1 and MAPP2 trials that established MDMA as a breakthrough therapy for PTSD. We also cover key safety data including drug interactions, pharmacokinetics (or metabolism), and pharmacogenomics (or gene-drug interactions). Come join us!   ***Correction Alert: The Ted talk referenced by Colby in the conclusion of the podcast was given by Dr. Ben Sessa, not Sassa (see the attached video in the reference section)**** References: Mitchell J, et al. MDMA Assisted Therapy for Severe PTSD: A randomized, double blind, placebo controlled phase 3 study. Nature. 10 May 2021 <https://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-021-01336-3> Mental Health By the Numbers. National Alliance on Mental Illness. 2023. <https://www.nami.org/mhstats> Sessa B, et al. A Review of 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) Assisted Psychotherapy. 2019(10). <https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyt.2019.00138/full> Sessa B. Is MDMA psychiatry’s antibiotic? Tedx University of Bristol. 5 July 2016. Silverstone P. The Promise of Psychedelics: Science Based Hope for Better Mental Health. 2022 Apr 21. Ingenium books. 

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“On the next episode of the Counter Talk™ Podcast, host, Jason Callori, talks with Pharmacist and Pharmacy Manager Tamra Sharp about how Dave's Pharmacy has implemented new digital tools which have improved customer experience. From a seamless prescription refills to next day over-the-counter products in stock, learn how innovative solutions from Cardinal Health are enhancing the patient experience.   *Manufacturer and Cardinal Health funded sales referenced in this episode are represented as discounts on purchases. Cardinal Health and their partners are not providing free or no cost products through this platform.”

During this episode of the NASP Podcast, Sheila Arquette, President & CEO of NASP, sits down with Tim McLeroy, Executive Director of Marketing & Patient Services at Noble. They discuss challenges patients face when beginning therapeutic treatment, solutions to provide the training and support that patients need, the impacts of biosimilars and telehealth on patient experience, and cost-effective approaches for patient training and onboarding. Sheila Arquette, RPh, President & CEO of NASP; Tim McLeroy, Executive Director of Marketing & Patient Services at Noble  

THUG DRUGS! With a name like that, it has to be good! Even better than Smuckers (Age old ad slogan for jelly/jam)! From OTC and prescription opioids to controlled substance opioids, Heroin to Oxy, the PAIN GUY on the PAIN POD will discuss legal and illicit opioids in the realms of pain management, substance use disorder (addiction), and our communities, and globe for that matter. Get ready for some homework, as you’ll definitely end up watching American Pain, Dopesick, Drugs Inc., Hamilton’s Pharmacopeia, and maybe even Lord of the Rings, wait, Lord of the Rings, yup, addiction, the entire time. Come one, come all, to the Pain Pod!!! Drug/Overdose Trends • https://www.drugabuse.gov/drug-topics/trends-statistics/overdose-death-rates • https://www.iqvia.com/insights/the-iqvia-institute/reports/prescription-opioid-trends-in-the-united-states Illicit Substances Resources • Erowid • DEA Reports o Drugs of Abuse o National Drug Threat Assessment • INCB (International Narcotics Control Board) • UNODC (United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime) • European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction • CESAR (Center for Substance Abuse Research) • NIDA (National Institute on Drug Abuse) • Online Blogs o Blue Light o Drug Forum

Educational Objectives Outline the place in therapy for targeted therapies based on patient-specific factors and subtype of early-stage breast cancer Recognize methods to improve patient treatment selection while mitigating toxicities in patients with early-stage breast cancer Faculty: Allison R. Butts, PharmD, BCOP Pharmacist Manager, Oncology Breast Oncology Clinical Pharmacy Specialist Acute Care Pharmacy Services UK HealthCare- Markey Cancer Lexington, Kentucky   Director, PGY2 Oncology Residency Program UK HealthCare Lexington, Kentucky Allison R. Butts, PharmD, BCOP, has the following financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose: Consultant: AstraZeneca; BeyondSpring (one-time advisory boards) Moderator: Laura R. Bobolts, PharmD, BCOP SVP, Clinical Strategy and Growth OncoHealth Laura R. Bobolts, PharmD, BCOP, has no financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose. Pharmacy Times Continuing Education™ is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. This activity is approved for 0.5 contact hours (0.05 CEU) under the ACPE universal activity number 0290-0000-23-239-H01-P. The activity is available for CE credit through May 31, 2024. This activity is supported by independent medical educational grants from AstraZeneca; Merck & Co., Inc.; Puma Biotechnology Inc., and Lilly.

DIR fees and PBM reform are the topic for this podcast. Mark Kinney is a government relations pro. Fresh from a week long trip to DC, Mark shares information on what's happening with DIR fees and PBM reform. The good news, Mark says, the momentum on Capital Hill is finally in our favor.

The Pharmacy Podcast Network was a Proud media Partner of the Asembia 2023 Specialty Pharmacy Summit in Las Vegas April 30 through May 4.   Listen to Interviews with innovators of Specialty Pharmacy care on this special episode, host Todd Eury  Julia Regan - CEO and Founder of RxLightning Sheila Arquette - President and CEO of NASP Gwen Cooper - President and CEO of Accessia Health Matthew Gilbert - Director of Business Transformation of RxSafe Harry Travis - President of The Travis Group, LLC  

Join us as we talk with Patrick Devereaux, pharmacist, and entrepreneur about his path from becoming a pharmacist and pharmacy owner to a recent owner of a Happier At Home franchise.  Learn from his experiences, both good and bad, and gain insight into expanding into home-based services. Todd Eury- Pharmacy Podcast Network Debbie Marcello- Owner and CEO of Happier at Home Patrick Devereux- Owner of FMS Pharmacy and Happier at Home Franchise Owner 

LTC Pharmacy Tech leaders, SoftWriters and the Cannabis Pharmacy join 'This Week in Pharmacy' to focus on Senior Care strategies. Listen into the discussion with Dr. Mark Fulton, PharmD and Josh Kent from Cannabis Pharmacy.

An estimated 28.3 million adults in the United States currently smoke cigarettes.  More than 16 million Americans live with a smoking-related disease. 1 in 20 Americans vape, and teenage e-cigarette consumption has increased by 1,800% over the last year. 14.1% (2.14 million) of high school students and 3.3% (380,000) of middle school students reported current e-cigarette use. John Bencich is the CEO of Achieve Life Sciences.  Achieve Life Sciences, Inc. a late-stage pharmaceutical company committed to the global development and commercialization of cytisinicline for smoking cessation and nicotine dependence, reported positive topline results from its Phase 2 ORCA-V1 trial. ORCA-V1 evaluated the efficacy and safety of 3mg cytisinicline dosed three times daily for 12 weeks compared to placebo in 160 adults who use e-cigarettes or nicotine vapes and who do not currently smoke cigarettes. All participants received behavioral support for nicotine cessation.

Audrie Dollins from ADMedia Group joins me to discuss the importance of image when it comes to your small business. Audrie is the owner of operator of ADMedia and can be found at www.audriedollins.com and follow her @ADMediagrp. Join our discord to chat with me and fellow listeners via the following link. https://discord.gg/4dFDaZMn be sure to follow us @sportspharmacypod and your host @doctormixalot

Hey everyone, I hope you are having a great week so far and it’s Fri-yay! I’m actually at the Healers in Healthcare Conference this weekend but I wanted to make sure to publish and share this week’s episode of the podcast with you all. They say laughter is the best medicine and we get into all that with Cory Jenks. He earned his doctor of pharmacy degree from the University of South Carolina in 2011. Since then, he has practiced as a retail pharmacist, outpatient clinical pharmacist, and inpatient clinical pharmacist. He currently is a practicing clinical pharmacist—and improv comedian. Cory travels the country teaching healthcare professionals how to apply the valuable skills of improv comedy to create a more adaptable, empathetic, and humanizing healthcare experience for both patients and providers. Cory lives in Tucson, Arizona, with his wife, Cassie, their two children, and ten chickens.