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  Fran Gregory - VP Emerging Therapies Andrew Burns - Chief Growth Officer

In this episode of Gavel and Pestle, Todd sits down with Lucas W. Morgan, Esq. to discuss the ins and outs of navigating the board of pharmacy. As a lawyer with extensive experience in the field, Lucas shares his insights and tips for pharmacists and pharmacy professionals who may need to interact with the board of pharmacy. From licensing issues to disciplinary actions, Todd and Lucas cover a wide range of topics to help listeners stay informed and prepared. Tune in to learn from their valuable discussion on "Navigating Board of Pharmacy".

The biopharmaceutical industry is experiencing rapid growth, and the need for a well-trained workforce comes with that. In this episode of Occupation Station, Diane Donato talks with Dr. Michelle Lewis, executive director for the Stack Family Center for Biopharmaceutical Education and Training (CBET) and David Stack, member of the ACPHS Board of Trustees, and CEO of Pacira Pharmaceuticals about how CBET is meeting the hiring needs of the biopharmaceutical industry. CBET was created as an outgrowth of Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (ACPHS) after the demand for biopharmaceutical training became apparent. Since CBET opened, industry leaders have been reaching out to CBET to help them grow their workforce, and ACPHS graduates have been enrolling in training to advance their careers in biopharmaceuticals. CBET has the added advantage of being able to offer manufacturing services, becoming a crucial partner for many start-up companies. Stack and Dr. Lewis talk about how the industry collaborates with CBET, how ACPHS graduates learn valuable new skills, and how healthcare will grow with advanced biopharmaceutical capabilities.

Rare diseases affect nearly 10% of the US population and transformative changes to research and development, as well as modernized regulatory pathways, have accelerated the entry of orphan drugs to the market. This uptick has necessitated discussions on how best to manage these conditions to ensure the right therapy is provided to the right patient at the right time. This episode is a first step in creating an open and transparent dialogue on the challenges faced by insurers in a resource constrained healthcare environment. As the focus will offer listeners a view of the latest trends in rare disease / orphan drug market access, assessing current payer perspectives, and offering insights and potential implications of the management of rare disease and orphan drugs. By highlighting the key issues and opportunities, we hope that payers, providers, patients, and biopharmaceutical manufacturers will bridge the access gaps and ensure patients can receive medically necessary therapies to ultimately improve patient outcomes.

i3Health has developed a dual part education activity for pharmacists on Multiple myeloma with special guest Joseph A. Kalis, PharmD, BCOP and Ambulatory Oncology Pharmacy Specialist.  Multiple myeloma is a clonal plasma cell malignancy characterized by several cytogenetic alterations. Treatment planning for individual patients is complicated by factors such as age, frailty, comorbidities, eligibility for autologous stem cell transplantation, and risk stratification.  Clinicians need to continually update their working knowledge of emerging data and consensus recommendations that can rationally inform clinical decision making. In Module 1 of this continuing pharmacy education (CPE)–approved activity, Joseph A. Kalis, PharmD, BCOP, Ambulatory Oncology Clinical Pharmacy Specialist at the University of Colorado Health, will explore evolving treatment paradigms in newly diagnosed multiple myeloma, including the efficacy and safety of anti-CD38 monoclonal antibodies and supportive care considerations for their use.

Look up the word, grit, in the dictionary and you'll see a picture of Chichi Momah, PharmD., and owner of Springfield Pharmacy in Pennsylvania. Momah opened her brand new start from scratch pharmacy in 2012. She weathered some hard times but kept-on-keepin'-on. She shares how taking leadership, finances and other courses helped her bring her pharmacy along and then how she put it in high-gear with immunizations. Momah is the real deal and you'll be inspired and motivated by her remarkable story.

The public’s perception of pharmacist’s is generally limited to a retail chain environment even though community retail plays one part of many roles of pharmacists. Community Pharmacy, Hospital Pharmacy, Compounding Pharmacy, Consulting Pharmacy, Ambulatory Care pharmacy, and Regulatory Pharmacy as a few other sectors of healthcare where pharmacists work to keep the public safe. We talk with Dr. Sue Ojageer PharmD, CPGx, PACS – as an author, pharmacogenomics pharmacist, and healthcare influencer about her transforming role from community pharmacist to consultant entrepreneur. Next we welcome back Josh Kent and Steve McCarthy from Cannabis Pharmacy to talk about getting your community pharmacy started with CBD and Cannabis focused business focusing on pain, anxiety, and sleep supplements.

Disclaimer: This podcast is not approved for CME credit. Every diabetes treatment plan is different, individual results may vary – nothing you hear on this podcast should be considered medical advice. All claims are supported by clinical evidence referenced in the show notes. For clinical study results, please refer to the Dexcom G7 User Guide. For product-related questions, please refer to the instructions for use. For complete safety information, go to dexcom.com/safety-information.   Fingersticks required for diabetes treatment decisions if symptoms or expectations do not match readings. Dexcom G7 can complete warmup within 30 minutes, whereas other CGM brands require up to an hour or longer. Smart devices are sold separately. For a list of compatible smart devices, visit: dexcom.com/compatibility. The Dexcom G7 Continuous Glucose Monitoring System (Dexcom G7 System) is a real time, continuous glucose monitoring device indicated for the management of diabetes in persons aged 2 years and older. Dexcom G7 has no limitations for use in pregnancy. About New Expanded Medicare Guidelines About Hello Dexcom   Dexcom Provider website   About Medicaid coverage   Dexcom’s partners are working to integrate insulin pumps, insulin pens, and digital health apps with Dexcom G7. Data from collaborator devices and products must be verified by those collaborator devices and products. Users should confirm data and connections with their collaborator devices and products.   A separate Follow app and internet connection are required to follow CGM users’ glucose readings and trends. CGM users should always confirm glucose readings on the Dexcom G7 app or receiver before making treatment decisions. Brief Safety Statement BRIEF SAFETY STATEMENT: Failure to use the Dexcom G7 Continuous Glucose Monitoring System (G7) and its components according to the instructions for use provided with your device and available at https://www.dexcom.com/safety-information and to properly consider all indications, contraindications, warnings, precautions, and cautions in those instructions for use may result in you missing a severe hypoglycemia (low blood glucose0 or hyperglycemia (high blood glucose) occurrence and/or making a treatment decision that may result in injury. If your glucose alerts and readings from the G7 do not match symptoms, use a blood glucose meter to make diabetes treatment decisions. Seek medical advice and attention when appropriate, including for any medical emergency. Dexcom Clarity Safety Information The web-based Dexcom Clarity software is intended for use by both home users and healthcare professionals to assist people with diabetes and their healthcare professionals in the review, analysis, and evaluation of historical CGM data to support effective diabetes management. It is intended for use as an accessory to Dexcom CGM devices with data interface capabilities. Caution: The software does not provide any medical advice and should not be used for that purpose. Home users must consult a healthcare professional before making any medical interpretation and therapy adjustments from the information in the software. Caution: Healthcare professionals should use information in the software in conjunction with other clinical information available to them. Caution: Federal (US) law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a licensed healthcare professional. Dexcom, Dexcom Follow, Dexcom Clarity, and Dexcom Share are registered trademarks of Dexcom, Inc. in the U.S., and may be registered in other countries.   Dexcom G7 User Guide Martens T, Beck RW, Bailey R, et al. Effect of Continuous Glucose Monitoring on Glycemic Control in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Treated With Basal Insulin:A Randomized Clinical Trial.  2021;325(22):2262–2272. doi:10.1001/jama.2021.7444 Aleppo G, et al. The Effect of Discontinuing Continuous Glucose Monitoring in Adults With Type 2 Diabetes Treated With Basal Insulin. Diabetes Care. 2021 Dec;44(12):2729-2737. doi: 10.2337/dc21-1304. Epub 2021 Sep 29. PMID: 34588210; PMCID: PMC8669539. Psavko S, Katz N, Mirchi T, Green CR. Usability and teachability of continuous glucose monitoring devices in older adults and diabetes educators: a task analysis and ease of use survey. JMIR Hum Factors. 2022 Nov 8. doi: 10.2196/42057 International Hypoglycemia Study Group. Diabetes Care. 2015;38:1583-1591. Boureau AS, et al. Nocturnal hypoglycemia is underdiagnosed in older people with insulin-treated type 2 diabetes: The HYPOAGE observational study. J Am Geriatr Soc. 2023;1–13. DOI: 10.1111/jgs.18341. Acciaroli G, Welsh JB, Akturk HK. Mitigation of Rebound Hyperglycemia With Real-Time Continuous Glucose Monitoring Data and Predictive Alerts. J Diabetes Sci Technol. 2022 May;16(3):677-682. doi: 10.1177/1932296820982584. Epub 2021 Jan 5. PMID: 33401946; PMCID: PMC9294577. Puhr S, Derdzinski M, Welsh JB, Parker AS, Walker T, Price DA. Real-World Hypoglycemia Avoidance with a Continuous Glucose Monitoring System's Predictive Low Glucose Alert. Diabetes Technol Ther. 2019 Apr;21(4):155-158. doi: 10.1089/dia.2018.0359. Epub 2019 Mar 22. PMID: 30896290; PMCID: PMC6477579. Shichun Bao, Ryan Bailey, Peter Calhoun, and Roy W. Beck.Effectiveness of Continuous Glucose Monitoring in Older Adults with Type 2 Diabetes Treated with Basal Insulin.Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics.May 2022.299-306.http://doi.org/10.1089/dia.2021.0494 By 2023, there had been 52 million ULS alerts from Dexcom CGM systems, and 11 million of those occurred during the night. Dexcom data on file, 2023.

 Thousands of pharmacists gathered in Phoenix on March 24-27, 2023, for the APhA 2023 to connect, learn and rise together! Thank you for joining us at #APhA2023 and making our Annual Meeting an event to remember! Pharmacy Podcast Network was in full support of the 'Locked on Pharmacy' podcast, the official podcast of the American Pharmacists Association. Be sure to listen to these amazing innovators of Pharmacy care:      ·             Jessica Wooster (Presentation: From Bricks to Billing: Transition of Care) ·             Elizabeth Pogge (Presentation The Slippery Slope from Bruising to Bleeding: Anticoagulation in Older Adults) ·             Tom Franko 2 (Presentations- (1) Controversies in Conversation: Dissecting Diversion versus Mismanagement (2) Just Say Naloxone) ·             Jeffery Bratberg (Presentation: Public Health Over Punishment: Drug Decriminalization as an Alternative to the Failed War on Drugs) ·             Sean Duffy- Communities pharmacies discussion and transition- CEO of Integrity Pharmacy Consultants ·             Ilisa Bernstein (Interim CEO)

 In 2016 three health professional entrepreneurs realized how much easier it was to navigate business development when they were connected.  The loneliness dissolved, they helped each other over hurdles, and they shared excellent resources as they found them.   In 2018 the first Medipreneurs Summit was held.  The energy was so intense from the minute everyone arrived that we knew this needed to continue and to expand to reach more health entrepreneurs.   We talk with co-founder Dr. Michelle Fritsch PharmD, Founder, Retirement Wellness Strategies, LLC --about Medipreneurs 2023 in Kansas City MO.  Medipreneurs 2023: https://www.medipreneurs.com/agenda 

So much incredible progress has been made in the management and treatment of breast cancer, largely thanks to advances in available therapies and drugs. A good understanding of pharmacology is key to selecting the correct regimen and providing counseling to your patients. This week, are so fortunate to be joined by special guest Dr. Danielle Roman, PharmD, who is an Oncology Clinical Pharmacy Specialist at West Penn Allegheny Oncology Network in Pennsylvania, as she helps us navigate breast cancer pharmacology. Link: https://www.thefellowoncall.com/tfocpodcast/breastcancerpharm 

Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG) is a potentially life-threatening pregnancy disease that may cause weight loss, malnutrition, dehydration, and debility due to severe nausea and/or vomiting, and may cause long-term health issues for mother and baby(ies). It occurs in up to 3% of pregnant women and may last the entire pregnancy, which can lead to malnourished. Dr. Danielle Plummer has unfortunately been a three-time survivor of HG and she is the founder and CEO of HG clinical solutions (www.hgclinicalsolutions.com). Please visit that website and learn more. She offers personalized medication planning and patient advocacy in addition to educating providers on HG disease state. She has women around the world reaching out to her for advice and support, and she is looking forward to the day that PGx is utilized in all the countries that she is supporting. www.HGPharmacist.com is a link to Danielle's free ebook called "Dear ER doctor, Believe Us" There is also a FaceBook support group: www.facebook.com/groups/hgsolutions. "Coming Soon" is the course called "Preparing for a Hyperemesis Pregnancy". Connect with Danielle to sign up.

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 talks with:   Srulik Dvorsky - CEO, TailorMed Laly Havern - Director, Specialty Health Solutions, Oncology/Fertility Joesph Alexander - Co-Founder & Chief Strategy Officer, Capital Rx

Dr. H sits down with health coach Warren English to discuss concierge fitness and his company Catalyst Performance. Warren transitioned from a career in pharmacy to being a health coach and starting his own business around it. Warren is an Army vet and is originally from a small country called Guyana. Find him on his social media profiles @theWarEnglish for great contact to help you along through your own health journey. Follow us @sportspharmacypod and our host @doctormixalot

Miriam Cho, PharmD, President/CPO of MAC Rx, joins us for an inspiring conversation about pharmacy automation and how an automation strategy can enable operational growth, support staff, and provide better care for patients. Spoiler alert: You have to name the robots!

Greetings everyone, I hope you’re all enjoying the spring holidays, breaks and weather! It’s looking beautiful in NY. Today I’m interviewing the beautiful and brilliant Janan Sarwar, and we cover a variety of topics about how she went from pharmacy to publishing entrepreneur, as well as some basic health coaching that was instrumental in her health journey. Janan is a dynamic entrepreneur, pharmacist, publishing professional, and mother of three lovely girls in Louisville, KY. She is the founder of the company Global Bookshelves International, an independent publishing house focusing on diversity, equity, and inclusion in content and voices from around the world. Global Bookshelves International was inspired by her eldest daughter, Leena, and her children’s storytelling podcast Salaam Storytime. Janan actively serves as a medical content writer, pharmacy career coach, and publisher. She is passionate about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, speaking, writing, and connecting with others on these topics. Connect with Janan via http://GlobalBookshelves.com

 Thousands of pharmacists gathered in Phoenix on March 24-27, 2023, for the APhA 2023 to connect, learn and rise together! Thank you for joining us at #APhA2023 and making our Annual Meeting an event to remember! Pharmacy Podcast Network was in full support of the 'Locked on Pharmacy' podcast, the official podcast of the American Pharmacists Association. Be sure to listen to these amazing innovators of Pharmacy care:    ·             Melissa Duke (Board Member) ·             Bled Tanoe (Pizza’s not Working) ·             Candace Olusola (Pizza’s Not Working) ·             Frank North- President of National Pharmaceutical Association/Equitable Access/Patients and pharmacists  ·             Joy Alonzo- (Presentation: PharmTalk: Addressing Social Determinants of Health) ·             Dr. Erin Pauling – (Presentation: The Crossroads in Diabetes Care: Social Determinants of Health)

Join us as we speak with pharmacist and Independent Pharmacy owner, Leslie Herron. We discuss her journey, challenges that she experienced, her decision to expand into home and community-based services and her experience with the start up and establishment of her Happier at Home business.

In this podcast, Sheila Arquette, President & CEO of NASP, sits down with Jordan Matthews, Sales & Business Development with Shipment Trackers. They discuss Shipment Trackers’ innovative service that allows pharmacies to audit against late delivery with FedEx and UPS next day guarantees and claims recovery, identifying cost savings on parcel shipments. 

Join us to hear from the creator and editor in chief of PharmDtoBe about tips you can use to help you ace your clinical challenge on your residency interviews Katura Bullock, PharmD,BCPS,BCACP   Thank you RxSafe for sponsoring this episode. Visit RxSafe.com

Dr. Brandon Welch sits down with me, your host, Dr. H to talk about how omega fatty acids has been used for the treatment post brain injury and concussions. We go through all of his research in a recently article that he wrote in Sports Rx News. Follow Brandon on all his socials @pharmacy_athlete.

In the next episode of the Counter Talk™ Podcast host Jason Callori talks with Cardinal Health's Morgan McCullough about the upcoming Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) regulations taking effect later this year. Morgan and Jason discuss these requirements, the changes Cardinal Health is making to remain compliant and what those changes mean for you and your pharmacy. 

How can partnering with a leading reverse distribution company help you be more profitable? Have you ever thought about increasing revenue with Functional Medicine? This podcast is packed with knowledge leaders in both topics on ‘This Week in Pharmacy’   

Thousands of pharmacists gathered in Phoenix on March 24-27, 2023, for the APhA 2023 to connect, learn and rise together! Thank you for joining us at #APhA2023 and making our Annual Meeting an event to remember! Pharmacy Podcast Network was in full support of the 'Locked on Pharmacy' podcast, the official podcast of the American Pharmacists Association. Be sure to listen to these amazing innovators of Pharmacy care:    Episode 2   ·             Michael Hoge (Incoming CEO and Executive Vice President Michael Hogue, , PharmD, FAPhA, FNAP, FFIP.) ·             Lydia Bailey (Keynote panel) ·             Danielle James (Keynote panel) ·             Sarah Crowel- P2 Student Pharmacist/Diabetes/Omnipod tech ·             Dean Muensterman-Omnipod/Sponsor/Automated Insulin management ·             Shane Garrettson- Graduating pharmacist/Let’s pharmanize podcast  

DYPD is a gene that provides instructions for making an enzyme called dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase (DPD). This enzyme plays very important in breaking down a substance called uracil, which is found in our DNA and RNA. Mutations in the DYPD gene can lead to decreased or absent DPD activity, which if you think about it can cause a buildup of uracil in the body.  If someone is DPD deficiency it can make it difficult for the body to process certain chemotherapy drugs and can lead to severe side effects, such as nerve damage, GI problems, and even death. Genetic testing before being placed on a chemo agent, to see if there is a DPD deficiency is vital.  According to Advocates for Universal DPD/DPYD Testing (AUDT), Europe is becoming the standard of care for testing for this gene and only in some selected institutions in the US the testing it being done.  AUDT is made up of a group of patient advocates and medical professionals who are seeking to improve treatment outcomes for patients that are preparing to receive chemotherapy based on fluoropyrimidine drugs. One of the founders of this non-profit organization, AUDT, Karen Merritt is our guest today. She lost her mother in 2014 due to being DPD deficient and after getting her first infusion of 5FU. Karen dedicated herself to advocating and raising awareness about pre-testing for DPD deficiency before fluoropyrimidine chemotherapy administration to reduce unnecessary suffering. Resources: https://test4dpd.org/about-us/ Disclaimer: These are my personal views and opinions, and I am not speaking on behalf of Castle Biosciences, Inc.

Marc Essensa, the new CEO of IPC shares some of, "What’s New at IPC".  As the largest of the independent pharmacy GPO's you’ll want to listen to this podcast even if you’re not an IPC member.   Essensa, talks with PPN Founder, Todd Eury, and podcast host, Bruce Kneeland, about how IPC, under the direction of the group’s Board of Directors, all of whom own pharmacies, are working to “future proof” pharmacy.  Essensa discusses his background in logistics and pharmaceutical procurement and tells how that will enhance IPC’s purchasing power.  He also lays out IPC’s strategy for launching several new services that will simplify the way pharmacy owners can offer them to their patients.   Marc Essensa, CEO, The Independent Pharmacy Cooperative 

This 2020 report from the National Asthma Education and Prevention Program Coordinating Committee Expert Panel Working Group presents focused updates to the previous 2007 asthma management guidelines on six priority topics. Dr. Stephen J. Teach Biography Stephen J. Teach, M.D., M.P.H., is the associate dean for Pediatric Faculty Affairs and chair of the department of Pediatrics at George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences; and director and principal investigator of IMPACT DC (Improving Pediatric Asthma Care in the District of Columbia), a care, research, and advocacy program focused on under-resourced and largely minority children with asthma. Dr. Teach also serves as the Washington, D.C., site principal investigator for the NIH/NIAID-funded Inner City Asthma Consortium. Dr. Teach’s primary academic focus is on inequities in care and outcomes for urban youth with asthma and their families, including their limited access to healthcare services that often results in families seeking episodic asthma care in emergency department settings. file:///Users/jenaquinn/Downloads/Asthma%20Clinicians%20Guide%20508_02-03-21.pdf https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/resources/2020-focused-updates-asthma-management-guidelines  

Thousands of pharmacists gathered in Phoenix on March 24-27, 2023, for the APhA 2023 to connect, learn and rise together! Thank you for joining us at #APhA2023 and making our Annual Meeting an event to remember! Pharmacy Podcast Network was in full support of the 'Locked on Pharmacy' podcast, the official podcast of the American Pharmacists Association. Be sure to listen to these amazing innovators of Pharmacy care:    ·             Namit Jindal (Emcee) ·             Inky Johnson (Keynote) ·             Theresa Tolle (Former President) ·             Dr. Starlin Hading Greating: APhA Pac discussion/importance ·             Jefferey Nye- Moving the profession forward discussion/Retired Fed Pharmacist

Independent Community Pharmacy must begin thriving through other non-prescription based revenue sources. We talk with Dr. Lisa Faast, pharmacy owner and founder of DiversityRx, leading a band of pharmacy owners into a whole other level of profitability. Next, we talk with Josh and Steve founders of the Cannabis Pharmacy and the future of pharmacist’s leading cannabis and cbd supplements and treatments. Our special bonus guest is Marc Essensa, Independent Pharmacy Cooperative new CEO and his plans for supporting the next generation independent pharmacy owners.

Naloxone! Literally everywhere! Naloxone is now OTC, so what now??? The PAIN GUY™ will discuss all things opioid antagonists including naloxone, naltrexone, and even nalmefene in this episode of the PAIN POD! This episode is for all of society, with the usual sprinkle of pharmacology. Come one, come all, to the Pain Pod!!! References • https://www.medpagetoday.com/neurology/generalneurology/60632 • Moss, R.B., Carlo, D.J. Higher doses of naloxone are needed in the synthetic opioid era. Subst Abuse Treat Prev Policy 14, 6 (2019).  • https://www.cnn.com/2018/11/06/health/naloxone-expiration-date-potency-study/index.html • Hossain MF, Rashid M, Mullins R, Davis T, Kimble C, Sarkar S; Charles “CK” Babcock. Chemical stability of naloxone products beyond their labeled expiration dates. J Opioid Manag. 2022 Jan-Feb;18(1):39-46. • Comparison of Relapse Rates Between Drug Addiction and Other Chronic Illnesses JAMA. 284: 1689-1695, 2000. • https://www.vice.com/en/article/qv7jmp/heroin-overdose-parties-are-a-dehumanizing-myth • https://naloxoneautoinjector.com/ • https://www.statnews.com/2023/03/28/opioid-overdose-naloxone-industry-profits/ • Katzman JG, Takeda MY, Bhatt SR, Moya Balasch M, Greenberg N, Yonas H. An Innovative Model for Naloxone Use Within an OTP Setting: A Prospective Cohort Study. J Addict Med. 2018 Mar/Apr;12(2):113-118. • Hatfield E, et. al. Use of low-dose naltrexone in the management of chronic pain conditions. JADA. December 2020. JADA 151(12). • https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/addiction-drug-shows-promise-lifting-long-covid-brain-fog-fatigue-2022-10-18/ • https://www.painmedicinenews.com/Online-First/Article/09-21/FDA-Orphan-Drug-Low-Dose-Naltrexone/64707 • https://www.investopedia.com/ask/answers/06/orphandrugstatus.asp • https://www.statnews.com/2023/03/28/opioid-overdose-naloxone-industry-profits/  

Welcome back to episode 3 of this season of the Holistic Pharmacy Podcast. I can’t wait to showcase the incredible lineup of guests for you this season! Today I’m sharing a TON of value about dieting, fasting, and metabolism with powerful information and insight from Dr. Ashley Dwyer. She is a Pharmacist, ACE Certified Health Coach, and former NPC athlete who after going through a slew of her own health issues due to extreme lifestyle habits, left the traditional western medical model to start her own company and really help others through holistic healing. Her team, TeamBDN coaching, specializes in holistic nutrition, macro tracking, metabolic restoration, individualized fitness plans, accountability, and community, helping women eat more and reach their health goals. Dr. Ashley is also certified in plant-based nutrition, Health Mindset Coaching, and Functional Nutrition and Metabolic Science. Her goal is to help as many individuals as she can feel their best and reverse years of metabolic adaptation. So without further ado, let’s welcome her to the show!

PBMs make it a habit to use PSAOs as a scapegoat for a variety of issues in pharmacy - but what really is a PSAO?  Listen in as Monique Whitney, speaks with independent pharmacy owner and former APA CEO, Scott Pace, and EPIC VP of Network Development, Bretta Grinsteinner. It's a frank discussion about what PSAOs are, what they are not, and why dispelling the myths and misinformation is so important.

Get the inside scoop from a widely successful pharmacy owner and entrepreneur! In this episode CEO and Founder of Happier at Home, Debbie Marcello, and Todd Eury of the Pharmacy Podcast speak with Adam Robinson, owner of Save Rite Drugs. They discussed Adam’s journey through becoming a multiple unit pharmacy owner; his challenges, how he has grown as a leader, his strategies for growth and his future plans for increasing the quality of care in his community. Adam also discussed embracing the hub and spoke model and continued expansion. This is a jam packed episode that you do not want to miss!

The right technology can have a incredible impact to patient-care. CGM monitor technology to diabetics and the impact to primary care and pharmacy. TailorMed harnesses technology to improve the financial performance of healthcare providers and reduce the financial hardship for patients.

Your immunization program could be building your pharmacy business, one vaccine at a time. RMS was thrilled to welcome special guest, Ghada Abukuwaik, RPh to CLIMB in December 2022 to discuss how pharmacies can grow through vaccine programs, improve patient care, and drive profitability. This one-on-one with Ghada covers why vaccines are such an important part of pharmacy business, key pillars of immunization programs, challenges and how to overcome them, plus so much more. Don't miss this exclusive conversation with a pharmacy industry innovator!

Dr. Sue Ojageer is a award winning pharmacist with over 15 years of experience. She is a patient advocate and trusted source of information for those seeking genuine practitioner-patient relationships. She received her Doctorate of Pharmacy from St. John’s University and specializes in precision medicine, including pharmacogenomic and nutrigenomic testing for personalized medication therapy. Dr. Sue founded PharmaSue to revive the traditional patient-pharmacist relationship in today's fast-paced healthcare environment. Through her platform, she offers exceptional pharmaceutical care, precision medicine, and a holistic approach to health. As a mother of five children and active social media influencer, Dr. Sue educates, inspires, and informs her followers on her experiences as a pharmacist, mom, entrepreneur and influencer. She prioritizes personalized and individualized treatment plans, empowering her clients to take control of their health and fostering a sense of ownership and responsibility for their well-being. She recently published a childrens book, The Pharma Heroes. A captivating book which takes readers on an adventure as they use learn to use the power of precision medicine to solve a medical mystery. Her ultimate goal is to revolutionize the healthcare industry by enabling people to maximize their health potential and optimize overall well-being. With her compassionate approach to care and strong patient-pharmacist dynamic, Dr. Sue is leading the way towards a healthier future. https://www.pharmasue.com/   This episode is sponsored by FRAMEWORK LTC

Disclaimer: This podcast is not approved for CME credit. Every diabetes treatment plan is different, individual results may vary – nothing you hear on this podcast should be considered medical advice. All claims are supported by clinical evidence referenced in the show notes. For clinical study results, please refer to the Dexcom G7 User Guide. For product-related questions, please refer to the instructions for use. For complete safety information, go to dexcom.com/safety-information.   Fingersticks required for diabetes treatment decisions if symptoms or expectations do not match readings. Dexcom G7 can complete warmup within 30 minutes, whereas other CGM brands require up to an hour or longer. Smart devices are sold separately. For a list of compatible smart devices, visit: dexcom.com/compatibility. The Dexcom G7 Continuous Glucose Monitoring System (Dexcom G7 System) is a real time, continuous glucose monitoring device indicated for the management of diabetes in persons aged 2 years and older. Dexcom G7 has no limitations for use in pregnancy. Amy Valent, MD is a paid spokesperson for Dexcom and is a guest on this episode of the podcast. About Hello Dexcom   Dexcom Provider website   Dexcom’s partners are working to integrate insulin pumps, insulin pens, and digital health apps with Dexcom G7. Data from collaborator devices and products must be verified by those collaborator devices and products. Users should confirm data and connections with their collaborator devices and products.   A separate Follow app and internet connection are required to follow CGM users’ glucose readings and trends. CGM users should always confirm glucose readings on the Dexcom G7 app or receiver before making treatment decisions. Brief Safety Statement BRIEF SAFETY STATEMENT: Failure to use the Dexcom G7 Continuous Glucose Monitoring System (G7) and its components according to the instructions for use provided with your device and available at https://www.dexcom.com/safety-information and to properly consider all indications, contraindications, warnings, precautions, and cautions in those instructions for use may result in you missing a severe hypoglycemia (low blood glucose0 or hyperglycemia (high blood glucose) occurrence and/or making a treatment decision that may result in injury. If your glucose alerts and readings from the G7 do not match symptoms, use a blood glucose meter to make diabetes treatment decisions. Seek medical advice and attention when appropriate, including for any medical emergency. Dexcom Clarity Safety Information The web-based Dexcom Clarity software is intended for use by both home users and healthcare professionals to assist people with diabetes and their healthcare professionals in the review, analysis, and evaluation of historical CGM data to support effective diabetes management. It is intended for use as an accessory to Dexcom CGM devices with data interface capabilities. Caution: The software does not provide any medical advice and should not be used for that purpose. Home users must consult a healthcare professional before making any medical interpretation and therapy adjustments from the information in the software. Caution: Healthcare professionals should use information in the software in conjunction with other clinical information available to them. Caution: Federal (US) law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a licensed healthcare professional. Dexcom, Dexcom Follow, Dexcom Clarity, and Dexcom Share are registered trademarks of Dexcom, Inc. in the U.S., and may be registered in other countries. References Dexcom G7 User Guide Satish K. Garg, MD, et al. Accuracy and Safety of Dexcom G7 Continuous Glucose Monitoring in Adults with Diabetes.Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics.Jun 2022.373 380.http://doi.org/10.1089/dia.2022.0011. Denice S Feig, et al. Continuous glucose monitoring in pregnant women with type 1 diabetes (CONCEPTT): a multicentre international randomised controlled trial.  

We discuss new cloud-based software technology platforms empowering long term care pharmacies for the future and government policy's impact on pharmacists positioning in addiction medicine.   Visit Omnipod.com for more information about this episode's sponsor.

Olufunke Sokan, Pharm.D., advanced practice pharmacist at the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy and lead author of the study to discuss the study findings and how clinicians used tech to monitor prescription fill patterns and counsel patients accordingly. Patients with chronic heart disease and lung disease are more likely to fill their prescriptions when enrolled in a Mobile Integrated Healthcare and Community Paramedicine (MIH-CP) program after hospital discharge according to a new study by the University of Maryland just published this month.   Prescription first-fill rates increased by nearly 20% for patients with congestive heart failure (CHF) and 25% for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in the first 30 days after enrollment. The six-month pilot also improved medication adherence by 8% to 14% in the 60 days after a pharmacist-led intervention. Because the improvements did not continue beyond 30-60 days, the study authors suggest that adding additional interventions could achieve an ongoing impact on medication adherence. the press release!

Ryan Oftebro, PharmD, FACA, CEO of independent Kelley-Ross Pharmacy Group, joins us for an open conversation about pharmacy benefit managers (PBM) fresh off his testimony on Capitol Hill. Oftebro spoke to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, during a hearing addressing how the “Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act” will bring transparency into PBM business practices and prohibit unfair or deceptive PBM conduct.

Biography Dr. Bratberg is well acquainted with the challenges community pharmacists and pharmacies face regarding opioid safety, overdose, harm reduction, and addiction pharmacotherapy. In 2012, Dr. Bratberg, along with a URI student pharmacist, co-developed an overdose education and naloxone training program for pharmacists in the first-in-nation statewide Collaborative Pharmacy Practice Agreement for naloxone.   He is an unpaid consultant for prescribetoprevent.org and prevent-protect.org, websites devoted to opioid overdose education and naloxone training for health professionals, community members, and health departments. In 2015, he was selected to serve as a member of the RI Governor’s Overdose Prevention and Intervention Task Force, to create and implement a plan that addresses prevention, treatment, overdose reversal, and recovery of citizens affected by opioid use disorders. He has been a consultant or co-investigator on federal grants from NIDA, CDC, AHRQ, NIGMS, RI EOHHS, and the URI Foundation. Dr. Bratberg is the 2016 NASPA National Cardinal Health Generation Rx Award winner. The Generation Rx Champions Award honors a pharmacist who has demonstrated outstanding commitment to raising awareness of the dangers of prescription drug misuse among the general public, as well as the pharmacy community. Finally, Dr. Bratberg is the guest editor of the first ever Special Issue on Opioid Safety and Naloxone of the Journal of the American Pharmacists Association (Mar/April 2017). Reference  https://www.statnews.com/2023/02/08/addiction-pregnancy-treatment-not-criminalization/ 

Ernest Dole Clinical Pharmacist  University of New Mexico Hospitals  Albuquerque, New Mexico  About:  Dr. Dole is Clinical Pharmacist at University of New Mexico Hospitals (UNMH), Department of Clinical Pharmacy/Pain Consultation and Treatment Center (PCTC); and Clinical Associate Professor at University of New Mexico Health Sciences College of Pharmacy. At UNMH PCTC, Dr. Dole manages ambulatory care patients with chronic pain, as well as participating on an inpatient Pain Service. He received his B.S. in Pharmacy from Colorado, with honors, and his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Tennessee.  He completed an ASHP accredited Clinical Pharmacy Practice residency at Memphis VAMC, 1988. Dr. Dole was the ninth Pharmacist Clinician in New Mexico in 1996, was recognized as an ASHP fellow in 1997, passed the Board of Pharmaceutical Specialties Pharmacotherapy exam in 1997, and Certified Diabetes Educator exam in 2000. Dr. Dole has twice been nominated for the NMSHP Pharmacist of the Year. He has been the Chair of American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Section of Home, Ambulatory and Chronic Care Practitioners and has served as a member on ASHP Councils and Task Forces.  He has been president of the New Mexico Society of Health-System Pharmacists in 2008-2009. Dr. Dole received the Volunteer Faculty of the Year Award and Preceptor of the Year Award from University of New Mexico Health Sciences College of Pharmacy in 2009. In 2012, Dr. Dole received the Dorothy Dillon Memorial Lecture Award from the New Mexico Society of Health System Pharmacists. This is the organization’s highest honor. In 2013 Dr. Dole received the ASHP Section of Ambulatory Care Practitioners Distinguished Service Award. His research interests include the impact of culture on pharmaceutical care, substance abuse in the elderly, and obtaining federal recognition of pharmacists as healthcare providers.  His research interests with respect to chronic pain control include the effect of high opiate doses on testosterone levels, the effect of opiates on sleep apnea, and the use of non-opiate medications in the therapy of chronic non-cancer pain.

Join us for a important conversation about the power of authenticity during interviews. Hear from Dr. Janan Sarwar about the importance of authenticity.

Gil Bashe, Chair of Global Health and Purpose at FINN Partners, agrees that connecting data by using technology is the key to unlocking the power of information. Gil had an opportunity to talk with Tom Lawry. Mr. Lawry serves as Director of Worldwide Health for Microsoft. In this role he works with providers and life science organizations in planning and implementing innovative analytical solutions that improve the quality and efficiency of health services delivered around the globe.

I am so excited for this treat that we have given YOU, our listener! Dr. Jesica Mills of Owensboro Pharmacy and Wellness sits down with me your host  Dr. H as we dive deep into the Magnesium Conundrum. I highly recommend you sit down, take notes, and absorb all that Dr. Mills has to offer here. We go into each type of magnesium and explain the deficiency and which supplement is right for you! Follow us on social media! @sportspharmacypod and Dr. H at @doctormixalot

In the second of a two-part episode, host Jason Callori talks with JJ Bernabei, Owner of Tri-State Medical Group, about his experiences as a pharmacy owner and his pathway to joining the Medicine Shoppe Franchise. or Medicap Pharmacy Franchise.  

14 views Streamed live on Mar 24, 2023 This Week in Pharmacy we talk with Dr. Thea Blystone, PharmD about the creation of a Pharmacist's Remote Patient Monitoring Implementation Playbook!!

Hi and welcome back to the show. I can’t wait to release all the amazing episodes I’ve been recording behind the scenes with the most inspiring people. Today’s episode is no exception as I interview Rachel Smith, who’s been studying and working in health and wellness for over 7 years. She has a background in healthcare administration, scientific research, fitness coaching, and is a certified Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner. Rachel is the owner of Natural Health Rising, which is an online holistic wellness company where she helps women naturally reverse their symptoms of autoimmune disease, hormone imbalance, and chronic illness. Her process involves helping clients heal hidden infections, detox from heavy metals and mold, and use food and lifestyle changes as medicine. Rachel is on a mission to help people rise to their healthiest, happiest selves.   You can connect with Rachel via: Email: [email protected] IG: @ Naturalhealthrising Practice Better: https://practicebetter.grsm.io/l5cepfqs9jy9   This episode is sponsored by Omnipod®: For more information visit Omnipod.com