On this episode of @darshantalks, we had discussed Evolving Trademarking with guest Christiane Campbell. Christiane Campbell, Cannabis and Luxury Branding Attorney, Partner at Duane Morris LLP (https://www.duanemorris.com/), had spoken about the recent boom in cannabis litigation, catalysed by the New Jersey effect. The legalisation of cannabis in New Jersey significantly impacted the tri-State area and the Midwest parts of the US. The pharma bills recently passed include the legalisation of cannabis for recreational use as well, which is evidence of FDA approval. Doctors have started prescribing doses of cannabis to their patients for medical use, but if they get the specifications wrong, it can lead to a consumer issue. Disputes related to false advertising are coming up, where companies are falsely claiming that their product is of higher quality and concentration. In case of trademark disputes, the client usually wants to know if the label is appropriate to avoid litigation or being sued by the USPTO and is the least bothered about whether the percentages of constituents of cannabis are correct. Trademark lawyers need to look at the issues with respect to the use and registration of the client's brand. More than looking at a trademark specifically, it is crucial to look at what brand it is about and whether the celebrity fits the associated messaging. Sometimes, if a star says something in an advertisement that was thoroughly vetted but still not sufficient, the FDA states that it is a false advertisement, and thus it should be replaced with a corrective ad. Usually, these kinds of circumstances are accounted for in the contract negotiated by the brand against the talent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What Does Public Health Mean to you?  Public health (pharmacy) means improving the health of the population through the use of medicines and - more importantly - pharmacy services. Bio Helen E. McKnight graduated from University of Florida with a Doctor of Pharmacy degree and completed a Pharmacy Practice Residency at University of Maryland Medical System. She has been a pharmacist for 25+ years. Her current role is Director of Pharmacy Services at Princeton Baptist Medical Center in Birmingham, Alabama. Prior to moving to Alabama, Dr. McKnight practiced Pharmacy in South Florida and Upstate New York. She has been fortunate to be part of the American Society of Health System Pharmacists “Leading Edge” and ASHP Foundation “Pharmacy Leadership Academy” programs. In 2016, Dr. McKnight completed her MBA with an emphasis in Healthcare Management from New England College in New Hampshire. In 2019, Dr McKnight became the first Alabama pharmacist to pass the Board of Pharmacy Specialties-Compounded Sterile Preparations exam. Dr. McKnight enjoys traveling with her husband and teenage son. Social Media LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/helen-mcknight-pharmd-mba-bcscp-b0a930bb/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the PGx for Pharmacists Podcast, Dr. Codi Peterson, a Doctor of Clinical Pharmacy and pediatric pharmacist, and discusses what was once a taboo subject for pharmacists and that is cannabis. We will explore how pharmacy has and hasn’t progressed in its acceptance of cannabis over the years, what roles Codi plays in the cannabis industry, how he has often had to make clinical decisions with limited pediatric data and how he applies the same logic to evaluate cannabinoid- based therapies. As well, we will discuss the pharmacogenomics, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics of cannabis. On This Episode We Discuss: · Codi’s education (Brief) · Codi’s non-cannabis PharmD work experience (Brief) · What sparked Codi’s interest in cannabis? · Cannabis’ mechanism of action and possible reasons why it isn’t yet a standard medication · Codi’s PGx cannabis work experience · PGx of Cannabis Guest and Contact Info: Codi Peterson, PharmD, RPh [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amina Abubakar, PharmD, AAHIVP CEO of Avant Pharmacy & Wellness Center President of Avant Institute Amina Abubakar graduated from the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy University of the Sciences in 2005. She is the owner and manager of Avant Pharmacy & Wellness Center formerly known as Rx Clinic Pharmacy in Charlotte, NC, and the founder of the Avant Institute. She is an internationally recognized award-winning clinical pharmacist, Certified HIV Specialty Pharmacist, a preceptor to UNC Chapel Hill residents and students from several schools of pharmacy. Recently, Amina was bestowed the honor by the National Community Pharmacists Association as 2020’s Independent Pharmacist of the Year and also received the 2020 Bowl of Hygeia from the North Carolina Association of Pharmacists for outstanding service to the community. She has fostered an environment that showcases the impact of community pharmacists on patient care by collaborating with medical providers and expanding pharmacist-led clinical services in her community. Her desire to help others advance the pharmacy profession inspired her to found the Avant Institute to offer training to pharmacies across the country on the practical application of clinical pharmacy services through developing sustainable physician collaborations. Pharmacogenomics in a community pharmacy: ACT now Pharmacists practicing in community pharmacy are accustomed to optimizing drug therapy through various medication therapy management programs. They use patient-specific information obtained from the patient and their prescribers to cater patient-specific drug regimens. Pharmacogenomics is rapidly evolving, and this field can help optimize medication therapy using an individual's genetic code to identify opportunities for increased or decreased adverse effects or changes in efficacy. Pharmacogenomic testing technology has made conducting pharmacogenomic testing in community pharmacies possible. Pharmacists must arm themselves with the knowledge and skills specific to pharmacogenomics in order to fully integrate this expanding area into patient care and turn this into a great opportunity. [Advocacy] Currently, she shares her passion for pharmacy advancements with pharmacists, patients and policy makers all over the country through Pharmacogenomics. She was invited to the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy and to the FDA to discuss the role of pharmacists in pharmacogenomics. This episode is sponsored by the Ultiguard Safe Pack. UltiGuard Safe Pack is the only pen needle product that comes with an all-in-one sharps container. Learn more about why UltiGuard Safe Pack is the best choice for your patients and your pharmacy.,  Learn more about the UltiGuard Safe Pack:  https://www.ulticare.com/ultiguard-safe-pack/podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the Pennsylvania Pharmacist Association Annual Conference Summary Podcast.  Throughout this COVID-19 pandemic, we have seen pharmacists Level Up, demonstrating innovation, resilience, and our collective power to be an integral part of the healthcare team.  The PPA’s theme is all about Pennsylvania’s Pharmacists ability to LEVEL UP!! The Annual Conference took place on Friday, September 24th through Sunday, September 26th at the Harrisburg Hilton Hotel - in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.  Dr. Isabelle Litvak, PharmD --the host of Beyond the Sig! PGY1 Community-Based Resident Wilkes University/Weis Markets Lambda Kappa Sigma, Alumni-Collegiate Ambassador 2020-2022 We are excited to be back in-person for the 2021 PPA Annual Conference at the Harrisburg Hilton. This year’s conference theme is Level Up, and this could not be more true over the past year for all involved in the pharmacy profession. We are excited to have our signature events return such as our Exhibit Hall, Student Diabetes and Lip Sync Competition, and our Annual Leadership and Awards Dinner. We also will have continuing education sessions throughout the weekend in a variety of pharmacy topics. We hope you join us for our first live event back. https://www.papharmacists.com/page/Annual Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our special guest & newest host of the PGX for Pharmacists Podcast, Nancy Gadelsayed BS, RPh. Nancy Graduated pharmacy school from Cairo university in 2005, top %10 of her class, with 3.9 GPA She has been practicing as a pharmacist in the States since 2007, with passion for personalized medicine. She is currently a pharmacy manager at a big retail company and is also the founder and owner of Texas Pharmacogenomics Consulting LLC. And is a big advocate for pharmacists and their value in the healthcare team. She has extensive experience in retail pharmacy management and inclusive leadership . Developed and trained teams and brought on board, she leads with passion. She mentors new pharmacists/practitioners and enjoys precepting pharmacy students. Nancy found her true calling in PGx, so she founded her PGx consulting company, Texas Pharmacogenomics Consulting LLC. She believes in giving back to her community, so she volunteers at a local non-profit organization for mental health services, she develops educational materials on mental health drugs for their staff to use in their daily work routine while they are serving patients. She also helps them develop tools and procedures to assist in patients' adherence and decrease their costs of services. texaspgx.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of @darshantalks, we had discussed Dos and Don'ts of Patient Centricity with guest Erica Devine. Erica Devine, Senior Manager, Patient Support Stakeholder Experience at Otsuka Pharmaceutical Companies (U.S.) (https://www.otsuka-us.com/), had spoken to us about a multi-stakeholder angle of patient centricity, which impacts medical affairs, clinical research, pharmaceutical marketing etc. The perceived trust from patients is not finite and keeps changing regularly, but it is crucial to maintain that trust. She had used an example of a map to explain the significance of patient centricity. The map is the artifact or visual representation of patient experience, which needs to be communicated as part of the company's target to all employees. The process that gets you there to create the artifact is more critical. Similarly, the methodology used to gather research captures the end-user's needs better. Patient centricity used to be an ex-post tool, where companies try to fix patient's problems after it arises, but now due to machine learning and AI analytics, they can predict patient issues in advance. She highlighted the concept of "journey mapping" of patient information, from field forces, like clinicians who have met the patient in person for a consultation to legal, where they have never interacted with the patient, but they have signed some documents for treatment. For this, discovering information and shifting through the data dump is required, which is time-consuming. This is worth it in the long run because it leads to a more comprehensive compilation of patient data, which can serve the client better and make more sales. Even though systems are in place, it is hard to know who to call to get resources such as insulin for diabetes. There is a need for a uniform structure or one place to go for resolving all healthcare queries. Example: Giving a list of resources patients can use for specific purposes. Rather than proving trustworthiness to the patient, addressing the places of concern, confusion and distrust would be a step in the right direction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guests: Diane DeNagel, PhD, CPhT Instructor, Pharmacy Technology Program  Foothill College  RxBLU providing pharmacy education to future technicians. #RxBLU Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Speaking to the Pharmacy Podcast Network, Dr. Marion Mass, a pediatrician, patient advocate and founding member of the Practicing Physicians of America, spoke about the original intent of PBMs, which started in 1968, and what they’ve become today. “PBMs were created with the vision that they would act like giant drug-buying networks, with their buying power cutting health care costs and consumers realizing the savings in the end. However, through consolidation, three companies now control 90 percent of the market,” she said. Dr. Mass further explained, “This unhealthy market share has led to an unhealthy control over formularies,” which can cause life-and-death situations for her young patients. “Patients are at risk of death or harm when drugs such as chemotherapies, antibiotics, epinephrine and anesthetics are not available.” Pharm D Mel Brodsky, executive director of the Philadelphia Association of Retail Druggists and former CEO of the Keystone Purchasing Alliance, explained, “This outsized market share takes advantage of drug manufacturers, pharmacists and, most importantly, patients. The result is a net negative for all parties except for the large PBMs.” In his estimation, the net result of this imbalance “has led to an erosion of the doctor-patient relationship and a decimation of Main Street pharmacists throughout the nation.” “With the current system in place, independent pharmacists are being squeezed to the point that many jump when the large groups offer to buy them out. With the depletion of community pharmacists comes the loss of personal touch and a watered-down version of health care to patients,” Brodsky said.  Both participants agreed that action must be taken on the federal level, citing Pennsylvania Sens. Bob Casey and Pat Toomey’s abilities to rein in the large PBM market imbalance. Our Guests:  Dr. Marion Mass. Dr. Mass is a pediatrician in the Philadelphia suburbs. She received her medical degree from Duke University School of Medicine and has been in practice for more than 20 years. She is the co-founder of Practicing Physicians of America - and leadership in the Free2Care coalition-a consortium of grassroots physician advocacy groups that believe that the key to good care starts with the relationship between a patient and their doctor. She sits on the editorial board of the Bucks County Courier, Times and is a member of the Bucks County Health Improvement Partnership. Mr. Mel Brodsky is the Executive Director of the Philadelphia Association of Retail Druggists (PARD), an association of community pharmacies representing 250 independently owned pharmacies in Southeast Pennsylvania. PARD works closely with State Associations like the Pennsylvania Pharmacists Association (PPA). Mr. Brodsky is also CEO of the Keystone Pharmacy Purchasing Alliance, headquartered in Philadelphia with 400 member stores in 5 States. Mel has an amazing understanding of how PBMs impact the effectiveness and growth of vital healthcare service providers like Community Pharmacies.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2021 Elevate Pharmacy Virtual Summit In April of 2017, Dr. Blair Thielemier PharmD launched the first online-virtual summit dedicated to the Pharmacy Professional. In it’s 4th year, the Elevate Pharmacy Virtual Summit is a blue print for any pharmacist who desires to build a better career or a pharmacy owner looking to develop new profit strategies which are not connected to a restrictive traditional PBM payment model.  Join Blair and a hand-picked team of inspirational pharmacy & business leaders who will be outlining how to Build Recurring Revenue with Clinical Consulting Programs.  The 2021 Elevate Pharmacy Virtual Summit is Presented by Pharmapreneur Academy™ LIVE on October 21st & 22nd Register Now! OVER THE TWO DAY SUMMIT, WE WILL COVER: How to DECIDE on Your Six-Figure Offer™ Strategies for Creating $25k in Recurring Revenue Each Month How to DEVELOP Your Irresistible Offer Machine™ To Attract Your Ideal Clients to You Like a Magnet! How to DIVERSIFY Using a 5-Star Delivery Method™ So You Can Remove Yourself as the Bottleneck and Scale Your Program with Team Members and Automation How to DOMINATE Your Niche with Visibility Explosion™ To Quickly Establish Yourself as a Thought Leader How to SCALE Your Business with the Pharmapreneur Success Formula™ A Strategy for Multiple Revenue Streams that Align with Your Six-Figure Offer™ During our two day virtual event, join Blair and her team as they lay out the Four Pillars of the Pharmapreneur Success Strategy! Register Now! If you are looking to differentiate your income with profitable and outcome-driven pharmacist-led clinical programs, enter your details to reserve your free Virtual Ticket! Get Your Free Virtual Ticket! PLUS – As a SUMMIT SPECIAL BONUS Upgrade to Receive our Beginner’s Business Blueprint Workbook, so you can begin THINKING LIKE A PHARMAPRENEUR today!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Beyond the Vial, Transform Your Pharmacy Series: Diabetes Care & The Impact of Adherence 34.2 million Americans have diabetes. People want reliable information & education on better management of their diabetes. Many people feel challenged in accessing credible information about controlling their diabetes and for those who reside in rural or underserved communities, this issue is compounded.  Community pharmacies are more accessible to patients than most primary care providers and serve as an ideal setting for the delivery of health education. This webinar & podcast will help pharmacists and pharmacy owners understand the opportunity to build a more robust diabetes management program including education, monitoring, and medication adherence with a goal to provide patients with a positive impact on overall metabolic control. Panelist Speakers: Ghada Abukuwaik RPh | Owner at CureMed Pharmacy Ghada Abukuwaik is the Head Pharmacist, President, and owner of CureMed Specialty Pharmacy in Clifton, NJ. CureMed offers point-of-care testing services and offers a Diabetes Self-Management Education program, as well as workshops on cholesterol management and nutrition, among others. Dr. Ani Rostomyan PharmD, BCPS, APH Dr. Ani Rostomyan is a Board-Certified Clinical Pharmacist and Holistic Health Coach specializing in Diabetes management and offers Pharmacogenomics consulting. Dr. Rostomyan has her own functional wellness practice that emphasizes personalized medicine, lifestyle choices, and a holistic guilt-free nutritional approach to health. Dr. Lisa Faast CEO DiversifyRx Dr. Lisa Faast is an innovator, an experienced business executive, and a leader in the independent pharmacy industry. With over 20 years of experience as a pharmacy owner, consultant, compounder, and businesswoman, Lisa is passionate about helping independent pharmacy owners thrive by focusing on diversifying and growing revenue streams. Garry Welch PhD, CSO SilverFern Dr. Garry Welch is the Co-Founder and Chief Scientific Officer of Silver Fern Healthcare. A foremost expert in the area pf behavior medicine for chronic disease care, Dr. Welch has 30+ years of clinical research experience on behavior change strategies for people with diabetes. About the PPN: The Pharmacy Podcast Network is the global leader in podcast content for the Business & Profession of Pharmacy. Since March 2009, the Pharmacy Podcast was the first audio blog for the pharmacy industry and has developed into a directory of over 40+ podcasts with different vertical informational themes. Collectively, over 2.5M downloads, more than 2,000+ episodes, and 30+ participating Pharmacists and Pharmacy Professionals hosting the podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 10 (International Podcast Day) September 30th Loving Your Personal Gifts and Uniqueness with Global Pharmacist and Podcaster Allie Xu What Public Health Means to Allie Xu wellbeing, inner peace Allie Xu is a pharmacist, artistic scientist and forever student of Traditional Chinese Medicine. She gains her inspiration from the hero in each of us and fulfils her mission by embracing all optimal methodologies for improved vitality and wellness. Her clear understanding of how loving and compassionate energies create space for healing honours our ancestors and future generations. While spending time in the Chinese Medicine Clinic, Allie also collaborates in the co-creation of culture as a cure with her involvement in Global Pharmacy Entrepreneurs in addition to acting as the Genius CEO behind Unicorn Fart Media. In her free time, she enjoys absorbing the rich cultural offerings of her current city, Brisbane Australia with her husband and family. She is constantly creating artistic masterpieces, whether in her street fashion, paintings, singing, or production. Creating safe places for stories to be told allows amplified importance in each of her relationships for which her gratefulness spills over into that signature smile. Social Media Websites https://www.unicornfartmedia.com/courses https://www.alliexu.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Hosts Monique Whitney, Lauren Young, and special guests, Greg Reybold, Ken Patel, and Steve Moore as they discuss PBM reform wins (and losses), where the pharmacy industry is going, and ways you can get involved now to make change happen. Hosts: Monique Whitney, Lauren Young Panel Guests:  Greg Reybold, VP of Public Policy, Georgia Pharmacy Association Ken Patel, founding member, AZ Independent Pharmacy Coalition Steve Moore, former President, Pharmacists Society of New York See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Christina Fontana is a rapid transformation coach, hypnotherapist, pharmacist, and 4-time author. One of Dr. Christina’s gifts is her laser sharp intuition; she can quickly tune into what is blocking someone, identify it, and help them release it. She blends hypnotherapy, quantum physics, spirituality, and intuitive coaching to help visionary women release blocks keeping them stuck so they can own their brilliance out in the world. Dr. Christina has most recently created her Signature Destination Retreat called The Elevate Beachfront Immersion Experience, where she helps visionary women release blocks holding them back so they can elevate to their next level of income and impact! For the last 9 years, Dr. Christina has been providing uplifting, transformational content through her YouTube videos, articles, books, and retreats to help women wake up to more of who they really are so they can experience more freedom, joy, and fulfillment. Social Media and Website Links Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Dr-Christina-Fontana-The-Pharmacist-Coach-100707315572055 IG - @thepharmacistcoach Website www.pharmacistcoach.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, We focus on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) which has existed long before the golden age of antimicrobials. While antimicrobial agents are beneficial to combat infection, their widespread use contributes to the increase in and emergence of novel resistant microbes in virtually all environmental niches. Dr. Anthony Senagore, MD is the Professor and Vice Chair at Western Michigan University-Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine and the Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo, MI.  Dr. Senagore has previously served as Professor of Surgery at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, Central Michigan University School of Medicine, Case Western Reserve University, the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California, the Cleveland Clinic Foundation, and Michigan State University-College of Human Medicine. He earned his medical degree from Michigan State University (MSU), East Lansing, MI. He completed his residency in General Surgery at the Butterworth Hospital/MSU program in Grand Rapis, MI. Dr. Senagore then completed a research fellowship and colon and rectal surgery residency at Ferguson Hospital on the Grand Rapids and East Lansing campuses of MSU. He continued his education and later received his Master of Science degree in physiology from MSU and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Phoenix, San Francisco, CA campus. References:  The Threat of Antimicrobial Resistance on the Human Microbiome https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28492988/  PolyPid Strengthens Executive Team, Appointing Dr. Anthony Senagore as Senior Medical Director https://investors.polypid.com/news-releases/news-release-details/polypid-strengthens-executive-team-appointing-dr-anthony    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Medipreneurs Founders Sue Paul, RPh., & Michelle Fritsch, PharmD are Calling on all Healthcare Professionals! Find your tribe of innovators to make your unique dreams come true. You're going to want to be at the Medipreneurs Summit, face-to-face, to watch ideas blossom, find solutions to barriers you face, receive inspiration to keep innovating, find the tribe that will help you thrive and succeed.  From Friday afternoon until Sunday afternoon, you will be immersed in hands-on workshops and non-stop networking to allow you to fully engage in your business and exactly what you need to do next to keep moving forward.  No distractions, no nay-sayers, just inspiration and skill building!  REGISTER NOW:  https://medipreneurs.kartra.com/checkout/cd103147d51222167a681150021000f4  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Judah E. Brown, PharmD, BCCCP, co-founder and advisory team member of the #PharmGradWishList interviews Christine Nguyen, PharmD, #PGWL sponsee and winner of a large item crowdfunding campaign to support a new laptop to begin her PGY1 pharmacy residency. Dr. Nguyen grew up in northern California and has been interested in a career in pharmacy from a young age. As a child, Dr. Nguyen watched as her grandfather mastered traditional Chinese medicine, which incited her passion for pharmaceutical sciences and pharmacy practice. Now, Dr. Nguyen is a first-generation college and pharmacy graduate, obtaining her PharmD degree from the University of the Pacific. Since graduation, Dr. Nguyen has begun her career and continued her education as a pharmacy resident with Palomar Health, with plans to ultimately begin practice in infectious diseases. Dr. Nguyen is grateful for the generous outpouring of support from the pharmacy community who have and continue to help her achieve her goals and aspirations. She remains passionate about supporting opportunities, like those she has received, to continue diversifying pharmacy and healthcare. To support other aspiring pharmacists, like Dr. Nguyen, please find more information at pharmgradwishlist.org!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Earlier this year, several pharmacy organizations – including APhA – asked the HHS to let pharmacists order and administer therapeutic treatments for patients who have been exposed to COVID-19. It’s the latest in a series of rulings that dramatically expand pharmacists’ role during the pandemic. Guest: Ilisa Bernstein, senior vice president of pharmacy practice and government affairs for APhA. Resources APhA’s Pharmacists’ Guide to Coronavirus APhA resources on COVID-19 therapeutics Free APhA CE: COVID-19 Monoclonal Antibody Assessment & Administration Reimbursement for Administration of COVID-19 Vaccines See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

​The Pharmacy Podcast Network covered the Pharmacists United for Truth & Transparency Summit 2021. This incredible event was a two day event of roundtable discussions and legislative planning opportunities, guest speakers, frank panel discussions, and targeted Q&A with state legislators at the helm of PBM reform across the nation. This podcast episode will give you a summary of the event and is your chance to listen into the Network of organizations who supported the event.  PUTT SUMMIT 2021This year's Summit takes place Friday, September 17th & Saturday, September 18th, at the beautiful Rosen Centre Hotel & Resort in Orlando, Florida. Join PUTT Today: https://www.truthrx.org/joinputt.html  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cloud technology has had a palpable impact on healthcare efficiencies and outcomes across the world during what has been seen as the most severe health crisis for a generation – and, still, healthcare is only “scratching the surface” of what is achievable with cloud technology. Olive Santana is the lead Pharmacy Technician at Idyllwild Pharmacy in Idyllwild-Pine Cove, CA. Olive leverages cloud pharmacy software management technology to run her pharmacy operations. This is a powerful story of how cloud technologies are impacting patient care.  To learn more, goto: https://www.rxblu.com/contact  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PAINWeek remains the US pain conference with the most expansive curriculum and is the favorite destination for frontline practitioners to enhance their competence in pain management.  Dr. Mark Garofoli, PharmD, the host of the Pain Pod, is joined by the Public Health Pharmacist, Dr. Christina Madison, PharmD interviewing participants of the event September 7—11 at The Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Being rich in American is a stoic title. Being among the wealthiest within one of the wealthiest countries in the world is a common financial goal. But what is rich? Who gets to define it? And should we all being pursing that same definition? Most Americans say that to be considered wealthy in America, you need 1.9 million in Net Worth. But that range changes depending on who you are talking too and what generation they fall into. The specific way of defining being rich also changes a lot depending on the person you are speaking with and what generation they fall into. In this episode, Derek breaks down his two definitions of rich, how much you need to have to be considered rich by your peers, and why we should all be changing the way we evaluate wealth in America. Enjoy the show! **In this episode, Derek uses data from a CNBC article that was published in 2021. Here is a link to that article.  https://www.cnbc.com/2021/05/12/net-worth-to-be-considered-wealthy-in-2021.html You can connect with Derek on social media at: https://twitter.com/derekjdelaney https://www.linkedin.com/in/derekdelaneypharmdfp/ https://www.facebook.com/PharmD-Financial-Planning-LLC-116600423803050 Or by email at: [email protected]  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy, or CTE, is a brain disease often found in former athletes who played professionally in contact sports. Today, we will discuss the physiology behind the condition, and some of the players who have since passed that suffered from it. This is NOT your physician's podcast. Hosts Shane Garrettson and Cal Vandergrift dive into the pharmacy world with fun, interesting, and downright weird topics! Tune in for NEW episodes, available on Spotify, Apple, Anchor, and more! Check out our Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram pages at Let's Pharmonize to view videos and images relevant to every episode! If you have any questions, comments, or even corrections, e-mail us at [email protected]. PLEASE READ: Shane, Mickey, Cal and Ivan are NOT medical professionals. DO NOT USE the information presented in this podcast to aid in your own personal health or medicinal benefit. This is a light-hearted podcast that should not be taken with the same seriousness as your own personal health. A special thanks to Kelly Kerr for creating the music used in the intro and outro. Additional music and sound by Fesliyan Studios. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guests:   Robbie Stokes – President, LifelineRx Solutions  Joe Daugherty – Pharmacist/Owner – Stanley’s Pharmacy  Craig Robinson – Partner, Cortland Data.   August CLIMB was all about Cash Flow and Profitability. First, RMS CEO Brad Jones is joined by Craig Robinson, with special guest pharmacist and pharmacy owner Joe Daugherty. Brad, Joe and Craig talk about what improving cash flow means for pharmacy businesses. You’ll learn how Joe improved his pharmacy’s cash flow and hear about the amazing things he’s been able to accomplish in his business after making a few small changes.  This real world success story is full of great inspiration for pharmacy leaders looking to find balance and lead more successful teams.   Robbie Stokes from LifelineRx solutions also joins us this month to talk about profitability and the importance of data integrity in your pharmacy. Learn the simple solutions to every day pharmacy challenges in this one on one with Robbie.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Making Sense of Today’s 340B Policy Entanglements As covered entities face rising healthcare costs, reimbursement cuts, and uncompensated care, the Federal 340B Drug Pricing Program continues to be an important source of funding for vital patient care. Get updates on how the 340B program solutions can help providers manage reporting compliance across an increasingly complex pharmacy supply chain, while capturing drug cost savings. Guest Expert: Ted Slafsky, Publisher and CEO, 340B Report   Host: Ken Perez, Vice President, Healthcare Policy and Government Affairs, Omnicell See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

According to the American Association for Cancer Research, 80-90% of the administered dose of the cancer medication 5-fluorouracil of 5FU is degraded by the enzyme dihydropyridine dehydrogenase or DPD for short. (https://clincancerres.aacrjournals.org/content/5/8/2006). According to the Institute of Safe Medication Practices (www.ismp.org/resources/screening-dihydropyrimidine-dehydrogenase-dpd-deficiency-fluorouracil-patients-why-not) the incidence of DPD deficiency is low like 1-7% of the population but the consequences can be unfortunately fatal for those few.  Christina Delsoldato, wife and mom of 3 beautiful children has spent most of her life laughing and loving as much as she can. Christina has built a successful professional career in hospitality, customer service and sales. Christina has faced many obstacles and traumatic events during her life. Christina took her mother’s quickly declining health into her own hands. Despite having no clinical and medical background, she spent countless nights reading, learning and researching to find answers. These efforts and findings are what allowed her beloved mother to come home to spend her last days on earth surrounded with the love and support of her closest family. Since her mother’s diagnosis with Pancreatic Cancer and 5FU toxicity, Christina has become determined to help guide others to self-educate, research and ask questions about potential life-threatening side effects that could indeed be prevented and/or reversed. Tragically, only three months after her mom passed away, her father died suddenly. Christina is on a mission to empathize and advocate not just for her family, but for anyone in need. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

COVID-19 has brought about a whirlwind of new information as scientists around the world grapple with the overwhelming responsibility of understanding this complex virus. Shane, Cal, Mickey and Ivan spend some time today discussing two novel treatments for COVID-19. This is NOT your physician's podcast. Hosts Shane Garrettson and Cal Vandergrift dive into the pharmacy world with fun, interesting, and downright weird topics! Tune in for NEW episodes, available on Spotify, Apple, Anchor, and more! Check out our Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram pages at Let's Pharmonize to view videos and images relevant to every episode! If you have any questions, comments, or even corrections, e-mail us at [email protected]. PLEASE READ: Shane, Mickey, Cal and Ivan are NOT medical professionals. DO NOT USE the information presented in this podcast to aid in your own personal health or medicinal benefit. This is a light-hearted podcast that should not be taken with the same seriousness as your own personal health. A special thanks to Kelly Kerr for creating the music used in the intro and outro. Additional music and sound by Fesliyan Studios. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The experts on drugs in pop culture return for another foray into the fictional. In this special episode Justin, Shane, Mickey and Cal join together to discuss several different drugs and medical items from different movies or video games. Today we're discussing Lord of the Rings, Dredd, and Resident Evil. This is NOT your physician's podcast. Hosts Shane Garrettson and Cal Vandergrift dive into the pharmacy world with fun, interesting, and downright weird topics! Tune in for NEW episodes, available on Spotify, Apple, Anchor, and more! Check out our Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram pages at Let's Pharmonize to view videos and images relevant to every episode! If you have any questions, comments, or even corrections, e-mail us at [email protected]. PLEASE READ: Shane, Mickey, Cal and Justin are NOT medical professionals. DO NOT USE the information presented in this podcast to aid in your own personal health or medicinal benefit. This is a light-hearted podcast that should not be taken with the same seriousness as your own personal health. A special thanks to Kelly Kerr for creating the music used in the intro and outro. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe Medicis worked his way up from the ground floor pharmacy stock room of Upstate Medical University as he embarked on a path that would continue to take him ever upward.  That’s just one part of the story of this Class of ‘91 ACPHS grad on his journey to becoming vice president of medical affairs at Baudax Bio.  In this episode of Occupation Station, Joe talks about his early plans of becoming a pharmacist and how his education at ACPHS helped prepare him for the many new directions his career would take.   Now Joe works with some of the top scientists around the world.  It’s exciting work that comes with the responsibility of helping to provide factual information on medicines that go on to improve thousands of lives.  Joe has great advice for current students on how to shape their best careers.  He explains how being open minded is good for students and good for the profession of pharmacy. About Baudax Bio:  Baudax Bio is a pharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing innovative products for patients in acute care settings. We are committed to bringing clinically meaningful therapeutic options to patients, health care providers, and payers, such as ANJESO® (meloxicam) injection, which was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in February 2020. ANJESO is indicated for use in adults for the management of moderate to severe pain, alone or in combination with non-NSAID analgesics.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We all have a story that brings us to where we are right now and in today’s episode, we will get to hear the story of Dr. Lisette Alba, a Pharmacist, Functional Medicine Practitioner, Yoga Instructor, a wife and a mother. After coping with her own health challenges with autoimmune disease, she found her calling to empower other women to change their mindset and regain control of their life and health by using a holistic approach. To connect with her, check the links below Website link: www.drlisettealba.com Social media links: www.Instagram.com/dr.lisettealba https://www.facebook.com/dr.lisettealba https://www.linkedin.com/in/drlisettealba “Keep learning and keep sharing” Maximize time as much as you can Committing to something and starting into somewhere Go back to basics. Simplify things. How investing in your health creates a positive impact not just to you but also to the people around you See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How the use and training of AI-based medication management will impact hospital pharmacy. IBM® Micromedex® with Watson™ combines evidence-based drug content with advanced AI search capabilities to deliver rapid, reliable answers at the point of care. Improve care experiences and efficiency with insights into drug selection, dosing, toxicology and IV compatibility – accessible from your EHR, computer or mobile device. Primer, 101 for AI in Pharmacy – terminology, examples in med use process Augmented intelligence vs. Artificial intelligence, leveraging the strengths of computers and clinicians together to obtain improved outcomes for patients Why should you know this area? Domain expert and contribute as a translator, clinical voice in the room Hierarchy of AI from AI to Deep Learning Critical components of high-fidelity AI – volume of data, algorithms-built w/out confirmational bias, recurring opportunities for evolution, training the models, et. Can we include a call out to Micromedex with Watson as a specific type of AI/Use Case in everyday clinical practice? https://www.ibm.com/products/micromedex-with-watson Guests: Whitley Yi, PharmD, BCPS, Digital Health, Pharmacy Specialist at Well and Co-Founder of AI Collective Scott Nelson, PharmD, MS, CPHIMS, FAMIA, Program Director, MS Applied Clinical Informatics (MSACI), Assistant Professor, Biomedical Informatics, Assistant Clinical Director, HealthIT, Vanderbilt University Medical Center Arti Bhavsar, PharmD, Clinical Program Director, IBM Watson Health See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Berkowitz, PharmD interviews the founder of EzriRx, Ezriel Green. Ezriel is a brilliant innovator of the healthcare purchasing sector.   The EzriRx mission is to revolutionize the process of buying pharmaceuticals. EzriRx believes the way to drive the pharmaceutical industry forward is by leveraging the latest technology. They work hard to provide innovative tools on our platform so that independent pharmacies have access the best prices on pharmaceuticals. Founded in 2017, Lakewood-based EzriRx has signed up over 2,500 independent pharmacies nationwide.  EzriRx has over 15 employees, including developers and designers who work remotely, some as far away as India and Vietnam. And sales are on pace to grow more than 200 percent this year, Green said. Innovation is key.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On our inaugural show we chat with, Lyndi Wieand, Weis Markets In-Store Registered Dietitian about her role in DSMES. Diet is a significant portion of diabetes management that is unfortunately sometimes overlooked. An article recently published in 2018, Diabetes and Diet: A Patient and Dietitian's Perspective, discusses the challenges that Type 2 Diabetes patients face when trying to lose weight, especially while taking insulin therapy. The dietitian plays a vital role in the management of carbohydrate awareness while concurrently minimizing the risk of hypoglycemia. Because of this, utilizing the dietitian in DSMES classes can have a positive impact on patients' health.  Isabelle Litvak, PharmD & Rachel Hay, PharmD are the new hosts of season 2 of Beyond the Sig for the DSMES Podcast Series powered by the Pennsylvania Pharmacists Association. The podcast’s goal is to bring awareness to Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support and how individuals like you play a role in educating both patients and health care practitioners. Today we discussed the DSMES classes from the dietitian's perspective. We hear about Lyndi's DSMES successes, challenges, and personal stories overcoming patient barriers during her three-year experience. Reference Articles: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6167292/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7605030/ Today's guest is Lyndi Wieand, MHSc, RDN, LDN. Lyndi graduated from the University of Vermont in 2016 with a B.S. in Dietetics, Nutrition and Food Science, then completed her Dietetic Internship at Cedar Crest College in Allentown, PA in 2018. She passed her Registered Dietitian credentialing exam in June 2018 and was hired at Weis Markets as an In-Store Registered Dietitian in August of that year. Lyndi covers the Lehigh Valley regional area, but primarily work in the Allentown and Schnecksville stores. In May 2021, she graduated with her Master of Health Sciences degree from Cedar Crest College and volunteers as a preceptor for the Cedar Crest Dietetic Internship, volunteer with the Bethlehem YWCA Diabetes Coalition, and is a Certified Group Lifestyle Balance Coach for the Diabetes Prevention Program. Lyndi also serves as the President of the Lehigh Valley Dietetic Association. Lyndi Wieand, MHSc, RDN, LDN Lehigh Valley In-Store Dietitian Weis Markets, Inc. Our hosts: Dr. Isabelle Litvak, PharmD is a 2021 graduate from St. John's University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. Dr. Litvak is currently pursuing a PGY-1 Community-Based Pharmacy Residency with Weis Markets and Wilkes University Nesbitt School of Pharmacy where she participates in collaborative care in both the community and ambulatory care setting, caring for patients with chronic diseases like diabetes. Dr. Rachel Hay PharmD is a PGY-1 community pharmacy resident at Duquesne University and the Center for Pharmacy Care. She is a recent 2021 PharmD graduate from the University of Michigan. Rachel is passionate about diabetes management and education, especially in underserved populations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dramatic Increases in CLIA Certificates of Waiver Demonstrate New Trend in Pharmacy Service. New research shows that consumer demand for COVID-19 testing has driven pharmacies to become nation’s second-largest provider of CLIA-waived tests CLIA Waivers Background: The U.S. Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 (CLIA) enabled greater access to simple, low-risk (CLIA-waived) tests by allowing their use in facilities such as pharmacies, long-term-care facilities, and physician offices. To administer CLIA-waived tests, these facilities must obtain a CLIA certificate of waiver from the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Guests: Don Klepser, PhD, MBA, and Mike Klepser, PharmD, FCCP, recently published in Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy, showing that pharmacies are now the nation's second-largest provider of CLIA-waived tests by the total number of locations, trailing only physician offices.  Jason Ausili, FDS Amplicare’s Chief Clinical Officer, is available for media interviews about how community pharmacies can build a Point-of-Care Testing practice during this unprecedented time. Administrative barriers have been relaxed and both the CLIA waiver application and the Provider Transaction Access Number (PTAN) processes have been expedited to help clear the path for those interested. Challenges: The number of pharmacies with CLIA certificates of waiver jumped 45% to 15,671 from 2015 to 2020. Most of the growth occurred between 2019 and 2020, suggesting that surging consumer demand for COVID-19 diagnostic testing was behind the surge in CLIA certificates of waiver. Solutions: Pharmacies must embrace the opportunity to further entrench themselves as hubs of healthcare in their communities. Pharmacies must adopt the operational tools, training and software solutions needed to seamlessly bill payers for CLIA-waived tests, in addition to the patient communication platforms to support engagement. The COVID-19 pandemic has recently focused a spotlight on CLIA-waived diagnostic testing, as the lack of a vaccine or effective treatment in the early days of the pandemic left diagnostic testing as one of the only tools to control the virus’ spread. To meet this increased patient demand for diagnostic testing, the federal government authorized licensed pharmacists to order and administer authorized COVID-19 tests, attributing the decision to the close relationship pharmacists have with patients and healthcare providers as well as the convenient proximity of pharmacies to most Americans. About FDS Amplicare - FDS Amplicare strengthens the health of pharmacies and their patients. We empower community pharmacies to build the clinically-focused New Era Pharmacy, enabling their business to thrive now and successfully transition to a community and population health provider through data insights, purpose-built technology solutions, and clinical services enablement.Omnicell recently announced its intention to acquire FDS. Read more about FDS Amplicare at www.fdsrx.com and www.amplicare.com.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As we celebrate the Mental Health month this May, we have Dr. Lisa Zielbauer or Dr. Z, a graduate of Doctorate of Pharmacy from Midwestern University in Illinois. In today’s episode, she will share her story as someone who was diagnosed with anxiety and depression. Let’s hear her insights about one of her life goals which is decreasing the stigma of mental illness particularly within the healthcare practitioner community. To connect with her, check her on Instagram @themindfulfarmacist and to know more about her business, check her socials @rootcauserx “The more people that shares, the less stigma we’ll have” How volunteering serves as a life saver during her darkest moments You don’t need to justify yourself to the society Helping people through the use of Functional Medicine Open communication plays a big role See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever asked yourself about your purpose in life? They said if you know your purpose and you know yourself on a much deeper level, creating the idea of having an impact on other people becomes much easier. Today, we sit down with Cory Ruson, a purpose guide, purpose and life researcher, and human design integrator. She’s passionate about helping female entrepreneurs trust themselves and live every day with a powerful sense of purpose. In this episode, get to learn more about yourself and your purpose development journey! To connect with Cory, you can reach her through her Instagram account @coryarusin or you can visit her website https://www.coryarusin.com/  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PBMs Must Focus on Quality Patient Care First & Lowering Costs Second, in specialty pharmacy this is more important than ever before.  Though PBMs are most known for the influence they have on prescription drug costs, some firms are increasingly focused on offering high-touch condition management services that give them a more active role in patient care. A special partnership between Ascella Health and Appro-Rx will build upon this philosophy.   “AscellaHealth focuses on maximizing the care of patients and the financial performance of healthcare systems. We take a customized approach for each entity, tailoring our programs and services to their specific needs in order to ensure that institutions generate income and provide high-touch clinical value through our proven cost management strategies.”  Special Guest:  Michael J. Baldzicki, CRCM Executive Vice President, Growth & Strategy Office: 877.389.9040 www.ascellahealth.com About AscellaHealth:  AscellaHealth is a global Specialty Pharmacy and Healthcare services organization serving payers, providers, life sciences and patients, offering a comprehensive portfolio of customized, tech-enabled specialty pharmaceutical and medical management services. An Inc. 5000 2021 winner, AscellaHealth’s unique, patient-centric approach is built upon proprietary technology processes for innovative programs and services optimizing health outcomes and quality of life for patients with complex chronic conditions or rare diseases that require specialty medications and/or gene and cell therapies. Visit www.AscellaHealth.com About Appro-Rx: Appro-Rx, a national prescription benefit management company located in Waynesville, Ohio, recently partnered with the Pharmacy Podcast Network to launch the More-On PBM’s podcast. Hosted by CEO, Kyle Fields, this podcast digs into the dark corners of the unregulated PBM business practices and sets the record straight.  Visit: https://www.approrx.com/  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jamie grew up in a small town in Wyoming where she got her start in pharmacy working at the local City Drug. She attended the University of Wyoming School of Pharmacy for her Doctor of Pharmacy. For 10 years post-graduation Jamie worked in community pharmacy while having and raising her 4 little boys. However, a young family and community pharmacy work schedules are not highly compatible, so in 2020 Jamie created her own job for herself that better suits her talents, her passions, and her family’s busy schedule. She abruptly jumped out of retail and into the world of entrepreneurship and has found her true calling in life. She is the founder & CEO of Arches Health, LLC, and serves there as a precision medicine consultant pharmacist focusing on pharmacogenomics. After getting her practice up and running she turned around and began promoting and empowering pharmacists to champion PGx and create their own consulting practices through her PGx Consulting Confidence Academy. Dr. Wilkey is a member of CPIC as well as the nonprofit organization GTMR. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 2016, Tony Guerra PharmD joined the Pharmacy Podcast Network and has been an incredible content development maven & our senior podcast host of the Pharmacy Podcast Network. Tony Guerra is the host of the Pharmacy Residency Podcast.Tony helps students edit and revise Pharmacy Residency Letters of Intent one-one-one while giving year-round advice on residency applications and interviews. His TonyPharmD YouTube channel has 28,500 followers and more than 14 million downloads.  He is the author of over twenty books on subjects from pharmacy residency, careers, and pharmacology including the best-selling Memorizing Pharmacology: A Relaxed Approach. He graduated from Iowa State University with a BA in English and M.HCI. in Human-Computer Interaction and the University of Maryland with his PharmD. You can find his courses at https://residency.teachable.com/  Thank you Tony for everything you have done as a leader in pharmacy.  The PPN greatly appreciates you.       Sincerely, Todd Eury CEO of the PPN See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Optimizing Care for People Living with HIV: Beyond Typical Risk Factors for Weight Gain | PTCE Connect Educational Objectives Describe recent data surrounding weight gain among people living with HIV (PLWH) who are on antiretroviral therapy Recognize the role of the pharmacist in the care of PLWH Continuing the Conversation – Individualizing the Management of HIV: A Focus on Weight Gain Introduction of faculty, affiliations, and disclosures Dr. David Koren, PharmD, MPH, BCPS, AAHIVP, Clinical Pharmacist Specialist in Infectious Diseases at the Temple University Health System, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Dr. Koren has the following relevant financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose: Advisory Boards: Gilead, Thera, and ViiV Independent consulting: AbbVie and Thera Accreditation and support statement PTCE is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. This activity is approved for 0.5 credit hours of knowledge-based credit. This activity is supported by an educational grant from Janssen Therapeutics, Division of Janssen Products, LP. Access PTCE here: https://www.pharmacytimes.org/on-demand/continuing-the-conversation-individualizing-the-management-of-hiv-a-focus-on-weight-gain See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Implementing Pharmacogenomics into the Education of the PharmD  How do interested faculty start a program for PGx education at their own school? Today’s episode builds on the experiences of David Hurley in developing a PGx program at the Gatton College of Pharmacy. His training provides ALL first year students with free PGx testing coordinated with Biochemistry coursework. As we will discuss, making a workable program starts with discovering what PGx resources are available at your institution. Careful understanding of faculty and student abilities and needs are the foundation for making PGx education successful. Our guest today, Dr. David Hurley, has democratized Pharmacogenomics education for his first year PharmD students. As a Biochemistry professor at the Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy at East Tennessee State University, Dave immerses pharmacy students with PGx training and free testing in their first semester of the curriculum. In two previous episodes, we’ve discussed how he accomplished this task and his surveys of student attitudes and interest. Today’s episode will provide some of the lessons Dave learned about how to implement PGx education that might be useful for those of you who are starting your own program. David L Hurley, PhD Professor, Dept of Pharmaceutical Sciences Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy  20 Best Genomics Podcasts of 2021  https://welpmagazine.com/20-best-genomics-podcasts-of-2021/  Thank you RxSafe for sponsoring this episode See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We launch the first podcast episode of the Pediatric Pharmacist Review, with our host Dr. Allison Chung, PharmD & Pediatric Critical Care Pharmacist, BCPPS Certified at University of South Alabama Health.  Guest: Dr. Benjamin Estrada Topic: COVID 19 vaccines in pediatrics:  How the different COVID vaccines work. Current information and research on the vaccine’s safety and efficacy in pediatric patients. Has it been tested to the same extent that other vaccines are tested on children? Will the COVID vaccine recommendations include patients younger than 14? When do we think this will happen? What do you say to people who understand that younger patients are less likely to get COVID and less severe symptoms so therefore do not want their children to receive the vaccine? Long term affects of the COVID vaccine on children. Any potential for autism or infertility? Risk vs benefit of COVID vaccine vs getting COVID in children. Many people feel the risk of getting the vaccine is worse because the risk for COVID in children is less and severity of COVID symptoms are less than adults. Suggestions for how pharmacists can encourage vaccination in the pediatric population. At the F.D.A.’s urging, Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna are expanding their trials for children 5 to 11. NYT: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/26/us/politics/fda-covid-vaccine-trials-children.html At the urging of federal regulators, two coronavirus vaccine makers are expanding the size of their clinical trials for children ages 5 to 11 — a precautionary measure designed to detect rare side effects including heart inflammation problems that turned up in vaccinated people younger than 30. President Biden promised at a meeting in Ohio last week that emergency clearance for pediatric vaccines would come “soon,” but the White House has not been specific on the timeline. It was unclear whether expanding the studies will affect when vaccines could be authorized for children. The Food and Drug Administration has indicated to Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna that the size and scope of their pediatric studies, as initially envisioned, were inadequate to detect rare side effects. Those include myocarditis, an inflammation of the heart muscle, and pericarditis, inflammation of the lining around the heart, multiple people familiar with the trials said. Questions about vaccinating children — including those under 12 — are of huge interest to parents and teachers. Regulators will be required to balance potential side effects of coronavirus vaccination against the risks of Covid-19. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The horrific story of a gunman killing eight people at three Atlanta-area spas earlier this year; six of the victims were women of Asian descent, sparking fears among advocacy groups that the killings may have been racially motivated. Anti-Asian hate crimes have spiked 150 percent since the pandemic began, according to a recent study. Suspect charged with killing 8 in Atlanta-area shootings that targeted Asian-run spas People of Asian descent have been living in the United States for more than 160 years, and have long been the target of bigotry. Transforming the Nation tackles this sociological & community issue head on. It's up to us to End Asian Hate.  Our special guests:   Shin-Yu Lee, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP - [email protected]; https://www.linkedin.com/in/shin-yu-l-p-ab2427213 Bonnie Hui-Callahan, PharmD, CDCES - [email protected]; https://www.linkedin.com/in/bonnie-hui-callahan Free compiled list of resources for AAPI community and allies: www.theclinicianleader.com/ally  The Clinician-Leader: www.theclinicianleader.com; LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook  Additional Resources:  NEJM - Practical Guide for Combating Anti-Asian Sentiment - https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMp2102656 https://stopaapihate.org/ - tracks and responds to incidents of hate, violence, harrasment, and discrimination against AAPI www.aapidata.com - demographic data and policy research on AAPI www.standagainsthatred.org https://ahi.ucsf.edu/advocacy/resources - Asian Health Institute See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transforming Pharmaceutical Obsolescence into Opportunity RxRise is a revolutionary marketplace platform that lists pharmaceutical manufacturers short-dated and surplus stock directly to pharmacies. Bringing together today’s leaders in the worlds of healthcare and pharmaceuticals. We are hyper aware of the impact that short-dated and surplus drugs have on our industry and our planet. It’s not good for business, the environment or society. That’s why we’ve pooled our knowledge in healthcare and technology to find an innovative solution that could check all the boxes. In other words, help both manufacturers and pharmacies do good and make an impact.  Our guest, Adam Gladieux Founder and CEO at RxRise, joined Todd Eury at Pharmacy Podcast Network Studios HQ in Hiller Pennsylvania, approximately 45 miles south of Pittsburgh, PA.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pharmacy: El Tejon Pharmacy Frazier Park Interviewee: Ty Stout, PharmD., Pharmacist in Charge Ty purchased an Eyeconn pill counter before consulting with the RxBLU team and they quickly created a bi-directional interface for the technology. Script Pro charges thousands of dollars for easy & quick enhancements and reports, but RxBLU does not. Ty is a young advocate of Independent pharmacy and he is on the board with PFOA Buying Group. https://www.pfoai.org/ The el Tejon Pharmacies have served Bakersfield and Kern County since 1928. Their team leverages over 80 years of combined experience to meet the health and wellness needs of their communities. About RxBLU: Based in Southern California, Cypress Software, Inc. is a team of developers, pharmacists and pharmacy owners with more than a century of combined industry experience. This diverse team created RxBLU™ because they wanted to make a real difference for hardworking pharmacists and their staff. By providing software that is built upon the pharmacy operator's ideas, the RxBLU developers make it easy for their clients to serve their patients no matter the circumstances. When it comes to pharmacy software, too much of it is outdated except for changes required by law. It makes it possible for you to get by, but there’s no reason to settle for that. Instead, choose to become a leader with our cutting-edge software. Thanks to its innovative and customizable nature, our software can help in a diverse array of applications while performing consistently and securely. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From a published journal article from the American Journal of Health System Pharmacy, the data highlights the impact of a pharmacist directed pain management treatment plan within institutional opioid use. The report noted that with the pharmacist lead treatment there was improved patient satisfaction scores and indirect cost savings. Despite decreased opioid use, available patient satisfaction data suggested ongoing improvement in associated with pharmacist designed pain management plans. Today we continue to build upon the podcast series called: Pharmacists & Physicians Working Together for Responsible Opioid Usage Special guest: William Amarquaye, PharmD Clinical Pharmacist at Florida Regional Hospital Impact of a pharmacist-directed pain management service on inpatient opioid use, pain control, and patient safety https://academic.oup.com/ajhp/article-abstract/76/1/17/5257115?redirectedFrom=fulltext The CDC Opioid Guideline: Proponent Interpretation Has Led to Misinformation https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29608033/ Quantifying the Epidemic of Prescription Opioid Overdose Deaths https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5844400/ CDC's Efforts to Quantify Prescription Opioid Overdose Deaths Fall Short https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33761120/ An Examination of State and Federal Opioid Analgesic and Continuing Education Policies: 2016–2018 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7534855/ CDC Advises Against Misapplication of the Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2019/s0424-advises-misapplication-guideline-prescribing-opioids.html  This episode is sponsored by the Ultiguard Safe Pack. UltiGuard Safe Pack is the only pen needle product that comes with an all-in-one sharps container. Learn more about why UltiGuard Safe Pack is the best choice for your patients and your pharmacy.,  Learn more about the UltiGuard Safe Pack:  https://www.ulticare.com/ultiguard-safe-pack/podcast #PROPRx See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hillary Blackburn, PharmD, MBA Dr. Blackburn is a clinically and business trained pharmacist who's been practicing for almost a decade in a variety of healthcare settings. She has experience in healthcare strategy, business development, formulary development and management, consulting, and establishing successful medication access programs. In her current role, she serves as the Director of Pharmaceutical Services at Dispensary of Hope, a national non-profit medication distributor hosted by Ascension where she oversees the formulary, leads research initiatives, and manages the network of strategic advisors on Dispensary of Hope's Pharmacy Advisory Council. Dr. Blackburn was selected to serve in a national leadership position on the American Pharmacists Association's (APhA) - APPM Executive Committee for 2021-2022. Additionally, she serves as Co-Chair for the Advocacy Committee for APhA's Care of the Underserved Special Interest Group and as a member of the Membership Engagement and Legislative and Policy committees for the Tennessee Pharmacist Association. Dr. Blackburn also precepts Belmont University College of Pharmacy student pharmacists and serves on the Dean's External Advisory Committee. Dr. Blackburn is a graduate of the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy and completed a PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Hillary is passionate about promoting the pharmacy profession and delivering expert patient care which led her to found the Pharmacy Advisory Group which provides pharmacy expertise in consulting and education. Her popular podcast, Talk to Your Pharmacist, has over 170 episodes highlighting successful pharmacy leaders and sharing about current healthcare trends. In 2012, Hillary returned to her Tennessee roots and met her wonderful husband, Chad, in Nashville where she enjoys staying involved in her community through volunteering, living an active lifestyle, traveling, spending time with friends and family, and welcoming their baby girl in August 2020. In October 2020, she released her first book titled How Pharmacists Lead: Answers from Women Who Are Leading, Succeeding, and Impacting Pharmacy which is available on Amazon here. SOCIALS: Founder & Podcast Host, Talk to Your Pharmacist Author, How Pharmacists Lead Instagram@TalktoYourPharmacist; Twitter@HillBlackburn; Facebook www.hillaryblackburn.com  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the PAIN POD, Mark Pain Guy Garofoli will take you on a journey of a pain guy in pain, and just what our patients hear from us as healthcare professionals, and what the healthcare system experience can be like when not being the one wearing the stethoscope, and rather being the patient in pain. Can anyone imagine being dropped off at the ER by your Wife and toddler on Friday the 13th during a pandemic to only begin a 3 month long excruciating journey of pain? Pain Guy Garofoli can tell you all about it, and provide a few clinical pearls to improve patient care along the way! This is not a campfire conversation, but you can feel free to download and listen while camping, swimming, biking, walking, or however, you’d like, just be forewarned that Mark will not be sparing any painful details. You’re welcome and he’s sorry, all at once! COVID & NSAIDs Info https://www.bbc.com/news/51929628 Jeong HE, et al. Association between NSAIDs use and adverse clinical outcomes among adults hospitalized with COVID-19 in South Korea: A nationwide study. Clin Infect Dis. 2020 Jul 27. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/record/NCT04334629 NSAID COX-1 & COX-2 Studies Feldman, M, et al. Do Cyclooxygenase-2 Inhibitors Provide Benefits Similar to Those of Traditional Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs, with Less Gastrointestinal Toxicity. Ann Intern Med. 2000; 132: 134-143 Herndon, C. et al. Management of Chronic Nonmalignant Pain with Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs. Pharmacotherapy. 2008; 28 (6): 788-805. Masso Gonzalez EL, et al. Variability among nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in risk of upper gastrointestinal bleeding. Arthritis Rheum 2010; 62: 1592-601. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices