FRIDAY JANUARY 6TH 2023  Here we go! Our first official episode of the weekly podcast, ‘This Week in Pharmacy’ #TWIRx, pronounced Twerks, for the cool kids. The weekly broadcast will feature latest news happening in the pharmacy industry, cover upcoming conferences, review other pharmacy profession events, and have a special guest participate in the discussions centered around a weekly theme. Podcasting veteran and CEO of the PPN, Todd S. Eury will be hosting #TWIRx and will be welcoming subject matter experts on academia, technology, medication advancements, clinical trials innovation, and a list of endless topics about Pharmacists and Pharmacy care. This episode is about the new show’s format and ideas. We talk about trends, the future of the pharmacy profession, and we ask ‘Kevin D. Jones’ what he’s thinking about!  Shoutout to the #TwitteRx Tweeters, we preface ‘The Pharmacy 50’ awards announced this Monday January 9th, and set the stage for next week with Joe Delaney with First Class Returns. Thank you to RxSafe & the U.S. PhArmy for sponsoring today’s launch episode, please buy a shirt to help support our Veterans and their Pharmacy care: USPhArmy.com 

Dr. Cory Jenks, PharmD is a pharmacist, improv comedian and speaker currently practicing as an Ambulatory Care Clinical Pharmacy Specialist.  A pharmacist who does comedy?! I know, enough with the stereotypes. Cory has taught, coached, and performed improv comedy for thousands of people. Along the way, he realized that by making himself a better listener, teammate, and empathizer (among many other applicable skills), improv made him a better provider of healthcare.  Now Cory speaks, teaches, trains, and consults on the application of improv comedy to healthcare. By providing in person and virtual talks and workshops on applying the skills of improv comedy, he helps healthcare professionals develop the adaptability and resiliency needed to thrive in the healthcare environment. Cory teaches healthcare professionals how to be more empathetic and create an overall more humanizing healthcare experience by using the same skills as he has as an improv comedian. Additionally, Cory provides consulting to help healthcare organizations apply the skills of improvisational comedy for their employees and trainees.  

A special feature episode with Jessica Lunshof BScN, Founder & President at TAMVOES. Thanks to Shawn Bjorndal, PharmD & Kevin Walker, PharmD for co-hosting on this episode.  TAMVOES is a new EHR platform designed to help #pharmacists launch their consulting business and better connect them to their patients. You need a website for marketing and a spot to point your patients, this will help you there too!  

Community pharmacies are faced with a variety of challenges, especially when it comes to new avenues to increase revenue. While pharmacists are essential for dispensing medications, that is often not enough to maintain daily operations and pharmacy expenses. COVID-19 has also added more pressure to community pharmacies’ bottom line, highlighting the need for increased revenue opportunities for pharmacists.    There are several ways community pharmacies can expand their operations and gain additional revenue. Increasing revenue will require some time and investment, but these options can pay off greatly in the long run. We’ll be discussing practical ways to increase pharmacy revenue.  A successful pharmacy is one that is innovative and opportunistic. After all, even though things may be going well now, that can always change, and a pharmacy owner should have alternative revenue streams coming in to combat any challenges.  Today’s pharmacies must incorporate diverse or alternative revenue opportunities to boost profits. This could mean expanding services such as adherence packaging, specialty pharmacy medications, or partnering with health care providers or hospitals in the area. It can even entail offering tailored services to their patients such as nutrition guidance.   Panelists:  Ronna Hauser, PharmD, Senior VP Policy | NCPA  Susan Rhodus, Senior VP of Contracting | GeriMed  Lisa Faast, PharmD, CEO | DiversifyRx  Tim Mitchell, RPh, Pharmacy Owner | Mitchell's Drugs  Kelby Gorman, RPh, PIC | Moore's Pharmacy  Debbie Marcello, RN, CEO | Happier at Home  Moderator: Todd Eury, CEO | Pharmacy Podcast Network 

This Week in Pharmacy: GRX Marketing specializes in individualized, cost effective independent pharmacy marketing. Todd Eury talks with Veteran Pharmacy Marketing Leader, Nicolle McClure about the current industry trends and new programs planned for the new year. As an industry expert, Nicolle understands pharmacy business marketing and understands how to tailor messaging to the appropriate target audience. Nicolle founded GRX Marketing in 2009 and offers an expanse of services, so they can be your exclusive marketing provider.  Nicolle and her team are passionate about helping independent pharmacies not just survive but grow and prosper as a trusted source of healthcare for their communities. Their secret weapon – tailored solutions, combined with stellar customer service, and a continually growing array of services. Nicolle knows there are a lot of marketing helpers out there, but her mission is to become your trusted resource to give you, and your pharmacy, the edge needed to take your business to the next level.

A strong desire to help people has always drawn Nawshin Ahmed toward health related careers. That desire is what attracted her to ACPHS with thoughts of becoming a pharmacist. But not long into her academic career, Ahmed began to realize that pharmacy was not going to be her career destination. With advice from her thoughtful, knowledgeable and caring professors, Ahmed began to switch her focus toward the field of Public Health. After her 2016 graduation from ACPHS, she advanced to receive a master's in Public Health from the University at Albany, and a master's in Business Administration from Stony Brook University. Her strong desire to help people is now actualized through her work with government and community leaders in shaping health policies through the Pew Charitable Trusts' Substance Use Prevention & Treatment Initiative. She provides technical assistance to states seeking to improve access to treatment for opioid use disorder and to reduce the number of overdose deaths. Nawshin Ahmed’s experiences give her a great perspective on the journey from higher education to career. She tells current and prospective ACPHS students they should know that there are many paths available to them. She also says students should be open to exploring new options and shouldn’t be afraid to make mistakes along the way.

Pharmacists are not who you think they are. Tell someone you’re a pharmacist, and they will likely picture you behind a busy counter filling prescriptions. They may not even ask questions about your role because people know what pharmacists do. Or at least, they think they do. Todd Eury, CEO of the Pharmacy Podcast Network and Heidi Polek, RPh., with DrFirst talk about the transforming roles of pharmacists.  When I say, “I’m a pharmacist,” to someone I’ve just met, I hope it will spark some curiosity. I want it to be a conversation starter that begins with them imagining that maybe I’m a clinical pharmacist…or a research pharmacist…or a veterinary pharmacist…or any of the more than 100 career paths a pharmacist can take. Although it’s not well known to those outside the profession, pharmacists have many career options beyond filling prescriptions. We graduated from rigorous pharmacy programs and completed both federal and state licensure examinations, just like lawyers who sit for the bar exam. We became pharmacists to make a difference in healthcare and, most often, for patient care. We’re medication experts, each in our own right. And, just like medical doctors, pharmacists play specialized roles, with many of us completing post-graduate residencies. You may be surprised to learn we work in hospitals, doctor offices, pharmaceutical companies, insurance companies, law offices, medical research facilities, federal government agencies, health technology companies, and also, yes—pharmacies.

Trent Voelkl, pharmacy owner of 3 Happier At Home franchises and COO of Buffalo Pharmacies has exceeded his expectations of growing new revenues through home care services. Debbie Marcello, CEO of Happier at Home and Todd Eury with the Pharmacy Podcast Network talk with Trent about his success with the franchise and about his expansion into other markets.  Learn more:  https://happierathomefranchise.com/community-pharmacy/ 

Educational Objectives Recall the pathophysiology and clinical manifestations of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), as well as the burden of DMD and its impact on patient quality of life List the latest updates for the safety and efficacy data of new and approved disease-modifying therapies in the treatment of DMD   Faculty: Amanda Hickman, PharmD, MPH, MSCS Central Support Pharmacist – Neuro/Psych/Sleep Trellis Rx Atlanta, Georgia   Moderator: Jessica L. Kerr, PharmD, CDCES Associate Dean – Office Professional and Student Affairs Professor/Clinical Pharmacist Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Pharmacy Edwardsville, Illinois   Amanda Hickman, PharmD, MPH, MSCS, and Jessica L. Kerr, PharmD, CDCES, have 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 0.75 contact hours (0.075 CEU) under the ACPE universal activity number 0290-0000-22-613-H01-P. The activity is available for CE credit through December 22, 2023.   This activity is supported by an educational grant from Sarepta Therapeutics.

Educational Objective: Outline various challenges and uncertainties affecting the optimization of treatment with novel immunotherapeutic modalities for relapsed/refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma.   Faculty: Victoria Nachar, PharmD, BCOP Clinical Pharmacist Specialist - Hematology University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center Ann Arbor, Michigan   Moderator: Laura R. Bobolts, PharmD, BCOP SVP, Clinical Strategy and Growth OncoHealth Plantation, Florida   Victoria Nachar, PharmD, BCOP & Laura R. Bobolts, PharmD, BCOP, have 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 0290-0000-22-611-H01-P. The activity is available for CE credit through December 22, 2023.   This activity is supported by independent medical education grants from Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc; Genmab; and AbbVie, Inc.

Paging all urine experts, all urine experts please report to the Pain Pod! Actually, if you believe that you could benefit from a thorough discussion on the complexities of urine drug screening and testing, then “you’re in” luck! Everyone gets a cup! Everyone fills a cup! But then what? Shouldn’t a practitioner know what cross-reactants could create possible false-positives? Are there methods to “beat the system” and outsmart urine drug screenings and testings? Join us for a lively discussion on the most useful strategies for incorporating urine drug screenings, or preferably testings, into your own practice. If “you’re in” over your head, then this episode is for you! In this episode of the Pain Pod, Mark “Pain Guy” Garofoli chats through the multiple nuances of all thing’s urine in respect to patient care. Come one, come all, to the Pain Pod!!! Episode References • Urine Drug Monitoring Overview of Screening and Testing o Moeller, K, et. al. Urine Drug Screenings: Practical Guide for Clinicians. Mayo Clin Proc. 2008;83(1)66-76. • Urine Drug Screenings Incorrect 1/3rd of the time o https://www.painnewsnetwork.org/stories/2015/4/11/urine-drug-test-often-gives-false-results • Urine Drug Screening False Positive Cross Reactants o https://www.uspharmacist.com/article/urine-drug-screening-minimizing-false-positives-and-false-negatives-to-optimize-patient-care • Synthetic Urine Recipes o https://www.synbioproject.org/how-to-make-synthetic-urine/ • Whizzinator o https://whizzinator.com/ • Mike Tyson’s Podcast Whizzinator Explanation o https://www.mmamania.com/2020/11/8/21555388/mike-tyson-admits-to-using-whizzinator-fake-penis-to-pass-drug-tests-i-put-my-babys-urine-in-it • APhA Webinar’s o https://www.pharmacist.com/Education/eLearning

Educational Objectives Outline current guideline recommendations and strategies pharmacists can implement for the management of immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) Recall the efficacy and safety of emerging agents for the treatment of ITP   Moderator: Anthony J. Perissinotti, PharmD, BCOP Hematology Clinical Pharmacist Specialist Clinical Team Leader Hematology/Oncology Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor University of Michigan – Michigan Medicine Ann Arbor, Michigan   Faculty: Lisa Charneski, PharmD, BCPS Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs Philadelphia College of Pharmacy Associate Professor of Clinical Pharmacy Department of Pharmacy Practice Saint Joseph’s University Philadelphia, Pennsylvania     Anthony J. Perissinotti, PharmD, BCOP has the following relevant financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose: Consultant: AbbVie, BeiGene, Janssen   Lisa Charneski, PharmD, BCPS, has no relevant financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose. Pharmacy Times Continuing Education™ Planning Staff—Jim Palatine, RPh, MBA; Maryjo Dixon, RPh; Karleen Melody, PharmD; Crissy Wilson; Susan Pordon; Brianna Winters; and Chloe Taccetta have no relevant 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 1.0 contact hours (0.1 CEU) under the ACPE universal activity number 0290-0000-22-608-H01-P. The activity is available for CE credit through December 19, 2023.   This activity is supported by an educational grant from Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc. To claim CE credit for this activity, please visit the link below: https://www.pharmacytimes.org/courses/advances-in-the-treatment-of-immune-thrombocytopenia-strategies-for-optimizing-clinical-and-patient-outcomes

From safety issues to retaliatory tactics against their own employees, our nation's largest chain pharmacies are steadily dropping in reputation, putting their pharmacists and pharmacy staff in the increasingly precarious position of good people trapped in an awful situation.   Listen in as PUTTcast host Monique Whitney speaks with Anais Webster Mennuti and Kim Kessler from the independent documentary that's blowing the lid off America's pharmacy problems: "Would You Like Shots with That?". It's an ear-opening discussion that brings atrocities out in the open, humanizes what really goes on behind chain pharmacy counters, and makes the case for why you should care - because at the end of the day, we are all patients.   To learn more about the "Would You Like Shots with That?" documentary or to watch the trailer, visit their website at https://wouldyoulikeshotswiththat.com/

Insulet has sponsored the Pharmacy Podcast Network and it guests, John Hale and Michelle Olbrot to support the creation of this content. This podcast provides general information about health and related subjects.  This information and any other content provided in this podcast, or in any linked materials, are not intended and should not be construed as medical advice, nor is the information a substitute for medical expertise or treatment.  Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something that you have heard in this podcast or read in any linked materials.  The opinions and views expressed on this podcast and website have no relation to those of any academic, hospital, health practice or other institution.  .   Approximately 7.4 million Americans with diabetes use one or more formulations of insulin.  For those living with diabetes, the management of the disease is complex and can impact overall quality of life.  This is especially true for those that are utilizing insulin as part of their treatment regimen.  As a vital part of the care team, pharmacists already see patients more than any other healthcare providers and are   reference: https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/library/reports/reportcard/national-state-diabetes-trends.html [DM1]     reference: https://diabetesjournals.org/care/article/41/6/1299/36487/Insulin-Access-and-Affordability-Working-Group [DM3]    

The fifth and final episode in a series exploring medication access for members of the gender-diverse community and how pharmacists can better reach this population. In this episode we talked to the wonderful Dr. Michelle Forcier, a pediatrician and provider of gender-affirming therapy for adolescents.

Chad Worz, PharmD, BCGP, FASCP, Chief Executive Officer of ASCP®, joins us for a candid conversation on why politics matter in pharmacy, what effects the recent election cycle may have, and how to be an advocate for your profession.

HLTH (health) is the leading event bringing together the entire health ecosystem, focused on health innovation and transformation. The Pharmacy Podcast Network (PPN) was a media and press partner of the HLTH Event with several interviews with participating subject matter experts. The PPN post show episodes are sponsored by Babson Diagnostics.  Babson Diagnostics™ is bringing medically-accurate blood testing to the pharmacy, and empowering people to take charge of their health by reimagining the entire blood testing process from ordering, collection, handling, analyzing, and reporting of results, making it less invasive and more convenient, accessible, and patient-centered. 

In this episode of the PGx for Pharmacists Podcast, Behnaz and Becky take a break from interviewing other pharmacogenomics experts and share their expert opinions on current pressing issues and future projections for the pharmacogenomics industry. In addition, Behnaz and Becky drop a few hints on what listeners can look forward to from the PGx for Pharmacists Podcast starting in 2023. www.stoplabcuts.org www.cap.org/member-resources/articles/message-from-the-cap-president-on-the-valid-act Disclaimer: These are my personal views and opinions, and I am not speaking on behalf of Castle Biosciences, Inc.

HLTH (health) is the leading event bringing together the entire health ecosystem, focused on health innovation and transformation. The Pharmacy Podcast Network (PPN) was a media and press partner of the HLTH Event with several interviews with participating subject matter experts. The PPN post show episodes are sponsored by Babson Diagnostics.  Babson Diagnostics™ is bringing medically-accurate blood testing to the pharmacy, and empowering people to take charge of their health by reimagining the entire blood testing process from ordering, collection, handling, analyzing, and reporting of results, making it less invasive and more convenient, accessible, and patient-centered.  Guests:    Dr. Bob Booth, MD  TimelyMD    Mike Moss  IRIS Telehealth    David Lareau  MediComp Systems    Jaydev Thakkar  Bioformis    Dr. Lyle Berkowitz, MD  KeyCare  

I had so much fun recording this episode with my colleague, coach, mentor, and friend Dr. Christina Fontana. We had recorded another episode a while back when she was using her maiden last name, Tarantola. From questioning our beliefs, to being raw and vulnerable, to demonstrating how to move and shake up your energetic blocks with Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) & tapping - we go really deep into busting some myths and narratives that we tell ourselves on the daily. One key takeaway here is to follow your desire and lead with your heart, even if that means taking the road less traveled! But you don’t need to go at it alone, it’s allowed to be easy! So give yourself permission and get help from coaches like Christina. Dr. Christina Fontana, PharmD, CHC, CHt, AKA The Pharmacist Coach®️, is a rapid transformation coach, hypnotherapist, pharmacist, and 5-time author. Her most recent book “Moving Beyond the Counter” is a collaboration that showcased the stories of 20 pharmacists, including myself, and I am so grateful to Christina for bringing us together in this way and forming this brilliant community that is giving permission for others to shine. We are also having a book signing next week on November 12 in Mars, PA, and I personally can’t wait! Dr. Christina helps pharmacist entrepreneurs release subconscious blocks so you can own your brilliance and scale their profitable healing businesses. She blends hypnotherapy, science-based transformation, and intuitive coaching to help you simplify and scale your heart-centered business with more ease and flow. For the last 10 years, Dr. Christina has been providing uplifting, transformational content through her YouTube videos, books, courses, programs, and retreats to help women reconnect to their inner light to go from burnt out pharmacist to lit up full-time entrepreneurs! I cannot say enough in this brief intro about how grateful I am for my personal and professional relationship that we have developed together over the years with Dr. Christina, so without further ado I’ll let this episode do the talking. Feel free to connect with Dr. Christina on her website or on her pharmacist Facebook page, Monetize Your Magic – A Community for Empath Entrepreneurs: www.pharmacistcoach.com Monetize Your Magic Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/244625093553163 Grab your free Wealth Expansion Bundle to help you scale your healing business here - https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/JnAxVdO/elevate Instagram - @thepharmacistcoach https://www.instagram.com/thepharmacistcoach/

One proven way for pharmacy owners to boost sales, improve profits and generate word of mouth recommendations is by operating an attractive and well merchandized front-end. But finding products that people want at prices that allow you to sell them profitably has been a major problem up until now. I say “has been” because now MatchSquare has combined the resources of an experienced independent pharmacy front end buyer with the technology and buying power of a company necessary to solve this age old problem.   In this episode Bruce Kneeland talks with Johny Kello, CEO of MatchSquare and co-founder of MatchRx and Renee Zawaideh, front-end manager of a six store chain and Lead Merchandizer of MatchSquare. These two experienced managers tell how MatchRx, with 7,000 independent pharmacy customers has built a brand new company that will make, in an organized and curated manner, tens of thousands of front-end items that can be bought in appropriate quantities and attractive prices sold in an independent pharmacy.     Here's hoping you’ll learn something that will help you do more and be better.  

Community pharmacists are often overlooked for the vital roles they play in our health care system. But in the public health emergency of the last 2 years, community pharmacies have come out of the shadows to lead the fight against COVID-19.  Community pharmacies became coronavirus test sites early in the pandemic, at a time when the country was short on testing and there were long lines at drive-through testing sites. Later, they led the campaign to protect Americans by inoculating millions. Pharmacies are ready to play bigger roles in our healthcare system and it starts with blood testing. Assess overall patient wellness Identify at-risk individuals and influence preventive lifestyle changes Detect chronic disease and pre-existing conditions Satisfy growing demand for convenient walk-in healthcare support

Conversations surrounding substance use often focus on one substance individually, like opioids or stimulants, but often do not acknowledge that many people who use substances will use multiple substances. How do we medically treat people who use multiple substances simultaneously? What are stigmas that come with polysubstance use? We are also joined by Bridge Outreach, an organization that provides resources and support for people experiencing homelessness, to discuss the added layers of stigma and barriers to care that people who use substances and are experiencing homelessness face.   Speakers: Logan Kissell, PharmD | Clinical Pharmacist |The Hometown Pharmacy Janet Astle, RPh, Ed.D. | Assistant Dean of Students | Duquesne University School of Pharmacy Holly Lassilla, RPh, Dr.P.H, MPH, MSEd | Associate Professor | Duquesne University School of Pharmacy Harrison Ferro, PharmD | PGY-1 Resident | UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital David Lettrich | Director | Bridge Outreach Lauren Ballew | Harm Reduction and Connection to Care Specialist | Bridge Outreach   Podcast Creative Team (content, editing, production): Joni C. Carroll, PharmD, BCACP, CTTS  | Assistant Professor, Pharmacy and Therapeutics |University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy Logan Kissell, PharmD | Clinical Pharmacist |The Hometown Pharmacy Alyssa Khieu, PharmD Class of 2025, University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy Elizabeth Bunk, PharmD | Manager, Center for Pharmacy Care |Duquesne University School of Pharmacy   Music Production: John Carroll

In this episode of Let’s Talk Stigma we discuss what stimulant use is, the stigma people who have stimulant use disorders face, and how it differs from opioid use. We are also joined by Foundation of Hope, an interfaith organization that focuses on providing resources for presently and formerly incarcerated individuals. We talk with them about how substance use affects formerly incarcerated individuals and the added stigma that comes with being incarcerated and using substances.   Speakers: Logan Kissell, PharmD | Clinical Pharmacist |The Hometown Pharmacy Janet Astle, RPh, Ed.D. | Assistant Dean of Students | Duquesne University School of Pharmacy Ashley Smith, PharmD | Detox Unit Pharmacist | UPMC McKeesport Harrison Ferro, PharmD | PGY-1 Resident | UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital Mica Williams, JD | Adult Diversion Program Director | Foundation of Hope MaryAnn Patton, MA | Adult Diversion Program Case Manager | Foundation of Hope   Podcast Creative Team (content, editing, production): Joni C. Carroll, PharmD, BCACP, CTTS  | Assistant Professor, Pharmacy and Therapeutics |University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy Logan Kissell, PharmD | Clinical Pharmacist |The Hometown Pharmacy Alyssa Khieu, PharmD Class of 2025, University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy Elizabeth Bunk, PharmD | Manager, Center for Pharmacy Care |Duquesne University School of Pharmacy   Music Production: John Carroll

Jena Quinn, PharmD, BCPPS, is an expert pediatric pharmacist. She developed the vision for Perfecting Peds based on her extensive background in medication management of pediatric population, personal love for children and her desire to optimize more children’s medical profile. She has 10 years of safe medication management and direct patient care experience in the pharmacy field with a wide-ranging background in developing, enhancing and managing clinical consulting programs. Dr. Quinn earned both her Doctoral degrees with high honors from the Ernest Mario school of Pharmacy. She is a nationally Board-Certified Pediatric Pharmacist. She is also a mom to three adorable little girls, Hadley, Peyton and Avery. https://www.perfectingpeds.com/ [email protected]

The educational objectives are: • Review the pathophysiology of atopic dermatitis (AD) as well as the efficacy and safety data for topical JAK inhibitors that are approved and in development • Discuss the role of pharmacists as a part of the care team for patients with AD as well as the key counseling points and monitoring parameters   Faculty: Dennis Williams Moderator: Jamie McConaha

Sandy Canally is a nurse and an entrepreneur and she understands the many opportunities pharmacies are missing by not becoming accredited or certified to provide health care services. She founded the Compliance Team, a privately held, nationally recognized healthcare accreditation firm with the idea that accreditation doesn't need to be complicated. In this episode Sandy talks about ways pharmacies can take the lead in the patient centered pharmacy home, benefit from DMEPOS accreditation and implement point of care testing.

Host Jason Callori talks with independent pharmacy owner Ashley Romero about how she has simplified the complexities of managing third-party reimbursements and found thousands in unclaimed reimbursements with Cardinal Health™ Reconciliation. 

Today I have a returning guest on the show, Dr. Frieda Wiley, who was on Episode 15 of Season 4. (Listen here: https://www.drmarinabuksov.com/s04e15-writing-your-own-path-w-dr-frieda-wiley/) We talk about the impact of working from home, and what it means for our overall well being, productivity, and social norms - both pre- and post-pandemic. Frieda Wiley, PharmD, suffered some hard knocks working from home, so she’s written a book to guide how to handle this emerging trend and paradigm - from personal experience. The COVID-19 pandemic has forever changed the world in many ways—and some for the better. For one thing, it created a safe space for people to finally have some very candid conversations about mental health. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Wiley found herself struggling with mental and physical health while working remotely, and it took her months to discover solutions and recuperate. In her book, “Telecommuting Psychosis: From surviving to thriving while working in your pajama pants,” Dr. Wiley shares her fool-proof tips on how to manage your time, be more productive, set healthy professional boundaries, and protect (and possibly improve) your physical and emotional health. She also shares the research to support it. Whether you’re a single Generation X-er or a busy parent managing a household, this book offers solutions for everyone to thrive in a remote environment. Dr. Frieda Wiley is a licensed pharmacist-turned-freelance medical writer and medical journalist who has written for O, The Oprah Magazine, US News & World Report, Merck, and the National Institutes of Health. She was recently based in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. Learn more about the book and preorder here: https://friedawiley.com/books/ (Coming soon to Amazon!)

Panelists: Dr. Ken Thai, PharmD Scotty Sykes, CPA Bonnie Bond, CPA Important Considerations for End of Year Tax Planning Section 179 and More Now is the time of year when people start thinking about how to wrap up their tax year in the best way possible. End of year tax planning is key to this process. Section 179 is especially appealing because small businesses have the ability to deduct the full purchase price of equipment or software the year the equipment is purchased and deduct the full purchase price from their taxable earnings and before paying off the loan. Having the equipment immediately means they can start earning a profit and keep their working capital healthy if purchased with a loan or on a lease. Before we delve deeper into some of the specifics around Section 179, let’s talk to a pharmacy owner who has used these benefits to significantly grow his pharmacy business. 

In the 7th Episode of The Physician Pharmacist Podcast Miniseries, we met with Dr. Steven Berk, who has practiced as an Internal Medicine Physician for over 25 years! He has had a prolific career in healthcare that which he attributes much of his success to his strong pharmacy roots! Join us as we reflect on what it takes to find fulfillment in a career in pharmacy and medicine alike. In today’s show, we cover many different milestones along the pharmacy to physician journey. We had the opportunity to wholesomely investigate the life of a pharmacy graduate, appreciate the lessons learned from pharmacy residency and fellowship training. Additionally, take a glimpse at a career in pharmacy academia, and lastly to explore the rationale for transitioning into medicine! Links: 1. Physician burnout: contributors, consequences and solutions: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29505159/ 2. Time to Care: Primary Care Visit Duration and Value-Based Healthcare 3. The Physician Pharmacist: www.PhysicianPharmacist.com

When Nashville identified its first case of coronavirus in March 2020, the city was between Public Health Department directors and as unprepared as the rest of the world for what was to come. Dr. Alex Jahangir, a trauma surgeon acting at that time as chair of the Metro Nashville Board of Health, unexpectedly found himself head of the city's COVID-19 Task Force and responsible for leading it through uncharted waters. What followed was a year of unprecedented challenge and scrutiny. Dr. Jahangir, who immigrated to the US from Iran at age six, grew up in Nashville. He thought he knew the city well. But the pandemic laid bare ethnic, racial, and cultural tensions that daily threatened to derail what should have been a collective effort to keep residents healthy and safe. Hot Spot is Dr. Jahangir's narrative of the first year of COVID, derived from his op notes (the journal-like entries surgeons often keep following operations) and expanded to include his personal reflections and a glimpse into the inner sanctums of city and state governance in crisis.   Link https://www.alexjahangir.com/    https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/5ak8n8xdp6hzg5z177hua/h?dl=0&rlkey=2t9nammhmy0yhu9ykud4kp25l 

Recent technological advanceshave provided a solution to historical challenges with IV automation. These enhancements allow technicians to increase production and ensure greater accuracy while reducing human error or variationrisks. In either case, making it easier than before. Huntsville Hospital in Alabama was faced with the question of why they should choose IV automation? They had to go back a decade to answer that question, but it'seasy. Their primary goals, both then and today, are safety and savings. IV robotics helps bring those two goals together. Guest Host: Dennis Wright, Senior Director, Product Marketing Guest Expert: Berkley Sykes, Pharmacy Operations Manager, Huntsville Hospital

Thoughts about promises made by Walgreens for a change in metrics standards and a conversation with the Executive Director of the Kentucky Pharmacists Association (KPhA) regarding legislative steps that are being taken to improve retail pharmacy work conditions in KY. ----- Podcast guest application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeMUn7ug89jAYra8rQrOWunv5i86ptm5givmF2rhZm2iJINbQ/viewform Pharmacy story submissions: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScfZgl4hv2hk4FspPBVgydqn1P3vbzyhoKYEXI2fSORq4EBsA/viewform Pharmacy spotlight submissions: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc5lJKcevtedIJe_UQOzhOl-sEFWay-M4oo7meB4FVJAKGJjg/viewform PINW contact list by state: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-o4Vg0qRxZLLRKB5jiAXl5MW16p-8Omz9DOuWaJkg-U/edit?usp=sharing ----- Host info: Website: www.CandaceOlusola.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/CandaceOlusola YouTube: https://youtube.com/@CandaceOlusola Facebook: www.facebook.com/CandaceOlusola TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@CandaceOlusola Twitter: www.twitter.com/CandaceOlusola LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/Candace-Olusola

Independent pharmacies in the 340B program can encounter areas of deeply gratifying patient care and intensely daunting confusion in a single breath - but is it possible to make sense of the system?   Listen in as PUTTcast host Monique Whitney engages in a frank discussion on the intricacies, benefits, and misconceptions of the 340B program with Secure340B experts Julie Crozier and Amanda Gaddy. If you're an independent pharmacy owner, this is one episode you do not want to miss!   Contact Secure340B for more information: www.secure340b.com

Johnathan Marquess, PharmD owns several pharmacies in Georgia. He and his wife, Pamela, are true leaders both having served volunteer leadership positions with a number of pharmacy associations. For years now Jonathan has spoken at major association events on immunizations and how to implement successful clinics. In this episode he share concrete examples on how, and why, doing clinics is good for patients and pharmacy. He also talks about ways to work with in home care agencies and how they can help pharmacies better serve those who need the care these agencies provide.

Join host Jenna Carmichael, PharmD on this episode of the Holistic Pharmacy Podcast, Journal Club Edition for a discussion on Symptom Management Among Cancer Survivors: Randomized Pilot Intervention Trial of Heart Rate Variability Biofeedback with guest Angela Orr, RPh. Angela Orr, RPh is a Stress and Health Management Coach. She is a certified HeartMath practitioner, certified Stress and Well Being Assessment provider, Executive coach, and pharmacist of 37 years. As a serial entrepreneur Angela has had many businesses, including owning and operating two independent pharmacies for 15 years in Maine. She decided to go on a healing journey after a breast cancer diagnosis and realizing stress was killing her. On this journey she explored modalities around physical and mental health. Angela found several that she believes helped to save her life. She then courageously sold her pharmacies and pivoted into coaching and mentoring to share her knowledge. Her speciality is using the HeartMath techniques and technology to help clients heal at an epigenetic level. She has also developed employee/team stress and health management programs. Her clients are primarily health care organizations, hospice organizations and independent pharmacies. Article link: https://www.heartmath.org/research/research-library/clinical/symptom-management-among-cancer-survivors/?fbclid=IwAR17vHOtEUwKGWS-kQB0MdwD4UiPZDCHAq90oHEmLWjGVCdSggOxBS6uJWU Tech: https://www.heartmath.org/heart-coherence/technology/ How to get in touch with Angela: https://angelaorrconsulting.com/ https://www.facebook.com/angela.mcgarrigle.9 https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelaorr/ For a free consultation call https://calendly.com/angelaorr/30min Dr. Jenna Carmichael of Wobbly Arrow Wellness is a holistic oncology pharmacist and health coach. She works with women on the cancer journey looking for a different perspective on wellness. She combines her knowledge in the oncology space along with holistic healing methods of meditation, reiki, and yoga to help empower her clients to choose the path that works best for their goals. She also offers genetic testing services to get a true, personalized idea of how her clients process their medications for safe and effective therapy. Go to www.wobblyarrowwellness.com for more information on her services.

Jena Quinn, PharmD, BCPPS, is an expert pediatric pharmacist. She developed the vision for Perfecting Peds based on her extensive background in medication management of pediatric population, personal love for children and her desire to optimize more children’s medical profile. She has 10 years of safe medication management and direct patient care experience in the pharmacy field with a wide-ranging background in developing, enhancing and managing clinical consulting programs. Dr. Quinn earned both her Doctoral degrees with high honors from the Ernest Mario school of Pharmacy. She is a nationally Board-Certified Pediatric Pharmacist. She is also a mom to three adorable little girls, Hadley, Peyton and Avery. https://www.perfectingpeds.com/ [email protected]

Disclaimer: Intended audience is the US Healthcare Providers only. These podcasts are not a substitute for medical advice and/or services from a healthcare provider. These podcasts may not be relied upon in any way in connection with your personal health care related decisions and treatment. All such decisions and treatment should be discussed with a healthcare provider who is familiar with your individual needs. Kenneth Snow is Senior Director Medical Affairs. His responsibilities include the development and review of research studies to provide clinical evidence in support of Insulet’s products. Prior to joining Insulet, Dr. Snow was Product Strategy Medical Director in the Pharmacy Services Section of CVS Health and served as Medical Director for Clinical Trial Services overseeing research projects for external clients with attention to analytical results and clinical conclusions. Prior to joining CVSHealth, Dr. Snow was Chief Medical Officer for NeuroMetrix, a medical device company involved in the diagnosis and treatment of diabetic neuropathy. Previously, Dr. Snow was on the staff of the Joslin Diabetes Center in Boston for 19 years including 5 years as Chief of the Adult Diabetes Section. In addition, he was an Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Snow attended MIT and Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. He did his internship and residency in Internal Medicine at Northwestern Memorial Hospitals in Chicago and his fellowship in Endocrinology at the New England Medical Center Hospitals in Boston. He received his MBA from the University of Massachusetts.

BREAKING NEWS: The 2022 CDC Opioid Guideline Update is published!!!   Unless you’d like to read all 100 pages of the guideline publication on your own, you may want to start by listening to this episode at least once.   Join the Mark “Pain Guy” Garofoli on the Pain Pod for a dynamic dissection of the 2022 CDC Opioid Guideline Update. Not a ton of actual updates compared to the 2016 guideline, but a half dozen that every clinician needs to be aware of, along with a handful a very specific reference checks leading to rather riveting conversations in the near future for you. “Pain Guy” will review all aspects of this incredibly important advancement in pain management so that you can correlate to your own patient care, educational efforts, or whatever setting you’re in NOW.   You may want to listen to this episode twice, and share it will everyone (seriously, all clinicians need to listen in, and patients in pain alike)!!!   Come one, come all, to the Pain Pod!!!   2022 CDC Opioid Guideline Revision Resources 2022 CDC Opioid Guideline Update: CDC Chronic Pain Opioid Guidelines: MMWR March 2016. http://dx.doi.org/10.15585/mmwr.rr7103a1 CDC Opioid Guideline Update Timeline: https://www.cdc.gov/opioids/guideline-update/index.html CDC Drug Overdose Deaths Data (Including Prescription Opioids): https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/nvss/vsrr/drug-overdose-data.htm Initial Rx Opioid Duration compared to Probability of Continued Use: Shah A, et al. Characteristics of Initial Prescription Episodes and Likelihood of Long-Term Opioid Use — United States, 2006–2015. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep 2017; 66: 265–269. Opioid and Benzo Combination tripling overdose death rate: Tae Woo Park, et al. Benzodiazepine prescribing patterns and deaths from drug overdose among US veterans receiving opioid analgesics: case-cohort study. BMJ 2015;350:h2698. 2016 CDC Chronic Pain Opioid Guideline: https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/65/rr/rr6501e1.htm

Community pharmacies deliver accessible and personalized health care to populations worldwide. Provision of medicine therapy is central to this business but the continuous interactions with clients in their homes is problematic.   Introducing a special podcast dedicated to the Community Pharmacy, Happier at Home PRN. Happier At Home is a home health care franchise dedicated to establishing you and your company as your community’s authority in home care and related services. We do this with a proven business model for your franchise business to provide both medical and non-medical assistance for families and individuals in need.   As a Happier At Home Community Pharmacy franchisee, your company will have access to multiple revenue streams. If you are a pharmacy or business owner, this allows your existing business to keep your current customers at home and independent longer, maximizing revenue potential while helping your community where they want to be, Happier At Home. -- Host: Debbie Marcello Founder and CEO of Happier at Home Guest Co-Host: Todd Eury of Pharmacy Podcast Network  

The fourth in a series exploring medication access for members of the gender-diverse community and how pharmacists can better reach this population. In this episode we talked to the incredible Danica Roem, Virginia State Delegate and outspoken advocate for LGBTQ+ rights. Narrated by Addy Ghantae, final year pharmacy student of High Point University.

Community pharmacists are often overlooked for the vital roles they play in our health care system. But in the public health emergency of the last 2 years, community pharmacies have come out of the shadows to lead the fight against COVID-19.  Community pharmacies became coronavirus test sites early in the pandemic, at a time when the country was short on testing and there were long lines at drive-through testing sites. Later, they led the campaign to protect Americans by inoculating millions. Pharmacies are ready to play bigger roles in our healthcare system and it starts with blood testing.    Our guest is the VP of Business Development with Babson Diagnostics, Dr. Nicholas Turos, PharmD. Nick is a champion of patient pharmacy care. 

Susan Rhodus, R.Ph., Senior Vice President of Contracts and Advocacy at GeriMed®, joins us for the second installment of a two-part series where we dig into what you need to do to implement the medical-at-home model and grow your LTC pharmacy business.

Dr. Richard Natale was born and raised in Southern California. He attended the University of Southern California, where he graduated with honors with a bachelor's degree in biological sciences. He went to medical school at the University of Louisville School of Medicine in Kentucky, graduating in 2004. Dr. Natale completed his urology residency training at the University of Florida in 2009. Dr. Natale is board-certified by the American Board of Urology. Although Dr. Natale's expertise covers a broad range of urological conditions, he has a special interest in men's health. This area of urology includes treatment of common conditions such as erectile dysfunction, urinary incontinence, Peyronie’s disease, low testosterone, and an enlarged prostate (BPH).   Berkeley Life Professional Nitric Oxide support is easier for you and your patients. Nitric oxide plays a significant role in the cardiovascular, sexual and microvasculature systems. We all have the ability to make Nitric Oxide naturally, but we produce less of it as we age. Berkeley Life’s two capsule daily supplement contains the dietary nitrate equivalent of 5 oz. of spinach or 7 oz. of beets, which the body uses to convert to Nitric Oxide. Paired with a proprietary Nitric Oxide test strip, Berkeley Life provides you with an easy protocol to test, supplement, and support Nitric Oxide levels in your patients. No powders, mixing, or chewing. Pharmacists around the country use Berkeley Life as an important first step in their patient protocols. If you’re interested in carrying Berkeley Life in your pharmacy or getting 15% off your opening orders, please use the links below: Learn More: berkeleylife.com Schedule a Call: Click Here Use Code: PPN15 to get 15% off at check-out   Greg McKettrick RPh is a Compounding Pharmacist with Stanley Specialty Pharmacy in Charlotte NC.  Greg is a graduate of Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan and has over 30 years of experience as a pharmacist. Greg is the Director of Marketing and New Business Development for Stanley Specialty Pharmacy as well as the Men’s Health Specialist.  His experience working in Men’s Health and Sexual Wellness led him to develop his Penile Rehabilitation Protocol which is a comprehensive treatment plan for men with sexual dysfunction, as well as a comprehensive sexual function intake questionnaire for the Stanley Specialty Pharmacy website.  The Stanley Penile Rehabilitation Protocol is currently featured in a five-article series in the International Journal of Pharmaceutical Compounding. Greg is co-founder of Stanley Pharma Group, a firm dedicated to providing care for post-prostatectomy patients and patients suffering from sexual dysfunction through direct consultation as well as physician and pharmacist engagement and training. Greg works extensively with men suffering from erectile dysfunction and urinary incontinence after treatment of prostate cancer and other medical conditions and consults patients from around the country.    

Please join us as we welcome PPA members both students and practitioners to the podcast to speak on their experience at the annual Pennsylvania Pharmacist Association Conference in October 2022. Isabelle Litvak, PharmD Rachel DiPaolantonio, PharmD

The Express Scripts decision removes the option for Tricare beneficiaries to get prescriptions at the pharmacies of their choice. The National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) CEO B. Douglas Hoey, PharmD, MBA, warns that “access to needed medications for Tricare beneficiaries is in peril.”   This decision is estimated to impact hundreds of thousands of beneficiaries relying on certain pharmacies (or locations) to get prescriptions—those who cannot get their prescription at the pharmacy of their choice may fall out of care.   Consequently, patients may lose access to the potentially lifesaving treatments that specialty and independent pharmacies can provide, especially for patients with critical illnesses such as HIV, among other illnesses. In a recent analysis, experts suggested that the contract, made with the US Department of Defense (DOD), could shrink the retail pharmaceutical network by 15,000 pharmacies.   Guest  Alan Rosenbloom President & CEO Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition 

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 G6 User Guide. For product-related questions, please refer to the instructions for use. For complete safety information, go to dexcom.com/safety-information. Smart devices are sold separately. For a list of compatible smart devices, visit: dexcom.com/compatibility.   Fingersticks required for diabetes treatment decisions if symptoms or expectations do not match readings.   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. The Dexcom G6 Continuous Glucose Monitoring System (Dexcom G6 System) is a real time, continuous glucose monitoring device indicated for the management of diabetes in persons aged 2 years and older. Scott Urquhart is a paid spokesperson for Dexcom. Dr. Urquhart is a guest on this episode of the podcast. Dexcom G6 is covered for 3 out of 4 patients with T2D on mealtime insulin with commercial health insurance plans.*  Dexcom G6 System User Guide   Safety Information   About Hello Dexcom   About SIGMA   Dexcom Follow app: The Dexcom G6 App allows you to share your glucose data with up to 10 people. By downloading the Dexcom Follow App, followers can view your glucose data directly from their smart devicewhether they live down the street or across the country. Separate Follow App required. For a list of compatible devices, visit www.dexcom.com/compatibility.   Connectivity – basics (https://provider.dexcom.com/dexcom-cgm/collaborators) Time in Range: Recommendations from the International Consensus on Time in Range, 2019 recommend individualized glycemic targets for high risk and/or older adults with a focus on reducing the percentage of time spent less than 70 md/dL and preventing excessive hyperglycemia. Everyone’s treatment plan is different, talk to your healthcare provider before changing your Time in Range settings. Brief Safety Statement Failure to use the Dexcom G6 Continuous Glucose Monitoring System (G6) 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 glucose) 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 G6 do not match symptoms or expectations or you’re taking over the recommended maximum dosage amount of 1000mg of acetaminophen every 6 hours, use a blood glucose meter to make diabetes treatment decisions. Seek medical advice and attention when appropriate, including for any medical emergency. 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: Beck RW, Riddlesworth T, Ruedy K, et al. Effect of Continuous Glucose Monitoring on Glycemic Control in Adults With Type 1 Diabetes Using Insulin Injections:The DIAMOND Randomized Clinical Trial. 2017;317(4):371–378. doi:10.1001/jama.2016.19975 William H. Polonsky, Danielle Hessler, Katrina J. Ruedy, Roy W. Beck; for the DIAMOND Study Group, The Impact of Continuous Glucose Monitoring on Markers of Quality of Life in Adults With Type 1 Diabetes: Further Findings From the DIAMOND Randomized Clinical Trial.Diabetes Care 1 June 2017; 40 (6): 736–741. https://doi.org/10.2337/dc17-0133 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 William H. Polonsky, PhD,1,2 Emily C. Soriano, PhD,3 and Addie L. Fortmann, PhD3 The Role of Retrospective Data Review in the Personal Use of Real-Time Continuous Glucose Monitoring: Perceived Impact on Quality of Life and Health Outcomes Vigersky RA, McMahon C. The relationship of hemoglobin A1C to time-in-range in patients with diabetes. Diabetes Technol Ther 2019;21:81–85.