It's the GameChangers' Birthday! This episode is a rapid review of a few subjects to celebrate the first year of GameChangers. From oral iron administration to the use of metronidazole with alcohol or serotonin syndrome, this episode has all the ingredients for a celebration! GameChangers' host, Geoff Wall, just released new music! Check out his latest EP here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0J26ngHZz2cf6mQR3UiEHW?827= or wherever you listen to music! Reference: Stoffel NU, Cercamondi CI, Brittenham G, et al. Iron absorption from oral iron supplements given on consecutive versus alternate days and as single morning doses versus twice-daily split dosing in iron-depleted women: two open-label, randomised controlled trials. Lancet Haematol. 2017 Nov;4(11):e524-e533. doi: 10.1016/S2352-3026(17)30182-5. Epub 2017 Oct 9. PMID: 29032957. Kaundal R, Bhatia P, Jain A, et al. Randomized controlled trial of twice-daily versus alternate-day oral iron therapy in the treatment of iron-deficiency anemia. Ann Hematol. 2020 Jan;99(1):57-63. doi: 10.1007/s00277-019-03871-z. Epub 2019 Dec 6. PMID: 31811360. Visapää JP, Tillonen JS, Kaihovaara PS, et al. Lack of disulfiram-like reaction with metronidazole and ethanol. Ann Pharmacother. 2002 Jun;36(6):971-4. doi: 10.1345/aph.1A066. PMID: 12022894. Orlova Y, Rizzoli P, Loder E. Association of Coprescription of Triptan Antimigraine Drugs and Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor or Selective Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor Antidepressants With Serotonin Syndrome. JAMA Neurol. 2018 May 1;75(5):566-572. doi: 10.1001/jamaneurol.2017.5144. PMID: 29482205; PMCID: PMC5885255. CPE details for GameChangers Podcast April 2021 Learning Objective: Discuss the evidence-based dosing of oral iron supplementation. 0107-0000-21-158-H01-P 0.2 CEU/2 Hrs (Knowledge) Initial Release Date: 04/06/21 Expiration Date: 03/02/24 Additional CPE information is located at https://www.ceimpact.com/podcast  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Queen's Gambit, a Netflix mini-series released in 2020, featured an unlikely cast member alongside Anya Taylor-Joy: Librium, aka Chlordiazepoxide. Uncover the true history of the very first benzodiazepine and join Shane, Mickey and Cal as we analyze the realism of its portrayal in this excellent mini-series. 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, Cal and Jill 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 from Fesliyan Studios See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The  COVID-19 pandemic exponentially accelerated adoption of virtual care and heightened consumer expectations, which caused health systems to reimagine their role in virtual care. As a result, adoption of virtual care has empowered health systems to move beyond siloed applications to a comprehensive, whole-person approach that consumers will need across their healthcare journey.     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chapter 3 of 3  Featuring: Allegheny Health Network Pharmacy Services  Pharmacy Care Continuum Patient centered care across the patient care continuum…. Starting out as pilots, scaling, and linking From bedside to the home & community pharmacy integration – reducing costs and limiting readmissions Guests: Laura (McCoy) Mark, PharmD - Vice President, Pharmacy Mike Korczynski, PharmD Ed Seidl, PharmD - Director of Pharmacy Clinical Services This podcast series is sponsored by Omnicell.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"The only way to change the status-quo is to get off your ass and change it."  Dave Marley, Marley Drug:  It's not easy but it's possible to fight the 3 largest PBMs in your local community with your pharmacy services. Listen into this podcast & share with other pharmacy owners for several ideas on beating the PBMs in Community Pharmacy.  Thank you ApproRx & P.U.T.T. for sponsoring this podcast webinar.   Here's the back-drop information on Marley Drug & Medicure:  https://www.medicure.com/about  Work with Medicure today:  Neal Owens [email protected]  IN A RARE MOVE, A DRUG MANUFACTURER WILL BYPASS THE TRADITIONAL APPROACH AND PROVIDE ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE MEDICATIONS ACROSS THE UNITED STATES VIA MARLEY DRUG’S ESTABLISHED MAIL ORDER PHARMACY.   With licensing to deliver prescription drugs to all 50 states, Washington D.C. and Puerto Rico, and with an established vision to deliver low cost generic medications, Marley Drug Pharmacy was the natural choice for like-minded Canadian drug manufacturer, Medicure Inc., to further expand distribution of its products within the United States, included its branded statin, Zypitamag® (pitavastatin).   The acquisition allows Medicureto bypass wholesalers and pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), in an effort to reduce consumer drug costs and provide patients across the U.S. easier access to Zypitamag®, which was extremely difficult for patients and physicians to access because of restrictions and high co-pays dictated by insurers and PBMs. Through Marley Drug Pharmacy, Medicurecan now deliver Zypitamag® to patients in every U.S. state without customers needing to use their insurance, or worry if the prescription will be covered. Medicurecan also provide Zypitamag® at a lower price overall, and a fraction of the cash price of a leading branded statin Livalo® (pitavastatin). As a manufacturer, Medicureintends to provide other branded medications using a similar approach, in addition to extremely low cost generic medications. “It’s a perfect and responsible transition for Marley Drug,” said Dr. David Marley, CEO & President of Marley Drug. “Medicureshares our moral mission to cut drug costs for consumers. Since 2012 we have offered Marley’s Extended Supply Generic Drug Program, which was designed to battle the skyrocketing costs of name-brand drugs, and offer patients affordable alternatives, without increasing co-pays or limiting access to popular generics.  We worked hard to acquire permits in every state.  Now Medicurecan offer Zypitamag® from coast to coast at a fraction of the cost, without the hassle of PBMs and wholesalers.”  “Medicure and Marley Drug have the same vision. We want to deliver safe, efficacious and cost-effective medicines that benefit patients and healthcare providers. Our goal is to increase patient access to Zypitamag® while keeping the process and pricing as simple as possible. Through Marley Drug Pharmacy, we can now provide these benefits regardless of insurance or location,” said Dr. Albert Friesen, CEO of Medicure. “There will be no changes to the hours, location or to the great staff and customer service that Marley has built, and look to hire more staff as business grows. Dave Marley will remain a member of the leadership team, and we want Marley Drug to remain a trusted business within the community, and hopefully, this is a game-changing approach that gains attention nationwide.” Thanks RxSafe for Sponsoring this episode:  RxSafe.com  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode we are joined by a very special guest, Jill Murphy from Pharmacy Focus Podcast, to discuss some old-timey medical treatments and how they've evolved over time. From the Iron Lung to the Clap, we hope you enjoy these four antiquated medical treatments. 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, Cal and Jill 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

March Madness inspired us, and our audience has waited long enough. What better time, than during a pandemic, to dive into “OPIOID MADNESS” and crown “The Greatest Opioid of All Time”!!! In this episode of the “PAIN POD”, Mark “Pain Guy” Garofoli will continue the conversation from Opioid Madness Part 1, the opioid bracketology, or perhaps an “Opioidology”, but definitely a whole bunch of “Opioid Madness”. The battle of poppy versus poppy, and of course a bunch of man-made opioid opponents as well. Cool names and fancy formulations only get one so far, and we simply have no room for bias, thus pharmacology will rule as law of the land, to ultimately crown, “THE GREATEST OPIOID OF ALL TIME”. The blood thirsty, constipating, yet definitely not sedating championship opioid brawl continues. One opioid, an opioid of all opioids, will remain standing atop the mountain of Mu, declaring its victory over all other opioids from all lands near and far. Which opioid will it be? The PAIN POD crowns the champ! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias are a terrible disease on individuals, caregivers, and communities. There are no cures. However, new data has come out discussing the risk factors, polypharmacy, and a potential early detection opportunity. It's time to de-prescribe and follow the money. Reference: Nicholas LH, Langa KM, Bynum JPW, Hsu JW. Financial Presentation of Alzheimer Disease and Related Dementias. JAMA Intern Med. 2021;181(2):220–227. doi:10.1001/jamainternmed.2020.6432 Maust DT, Strominger J, Kim HM, et al. Prevalence of Central Nervous System–Active Polypharmacy Among Older Adults With Dementia in the US. JAMA. 2021;325(10):952–961. doi:10.1001/jama.2021.1195 CPE details for GameChangers Podcast April 2021 Learning Objective: Discuss if adverse financial outcomes may be a risk factor for future dementia diagnosis. 0107-0000-21-158-H01-P 0.2 CEU/2 Hrs (Knowledge) Initial Release Date: 04/06/21 Expiration Date: 03/02/24 Additional CPE information is located at https://www.ceimpact.com/podcast  Disclosure: Dr. Galdo is a member of the Board of Directors for the Alabama Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 21: Sandra Leal Sandra Leal, the 166th president of the American Pharmacists Association, was powerfully influenced by her childhood experiences growing up in an Arizona border town – including the pharmacist in nearby Mexico who essentially served as her family’s main health care provider. In this episode, we talk about those formative experiences, and discuss the twin issues dominating pharmacy today: the pandemic, and structural racism in pharmacy. Recorded April 2, 2021. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Victoria Reinhartz PharmD is an Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice at LECOM School of Pharmacy and the Founder & CEO of Mobile Health Consultants, Inc. She also serves as the Consultant Pharmacist for the Manatee County Community Paramedicine Program in Bradenton, FL. Within this role, Dr. Reinhartz and her team resolve medication issues or disease factors which are contributing to frequent 911 use, ER visits, or hospitalization. Dr. Reinhartz's clinical impact has been recognized with a Chief’s Commendation Award and a Congressional EMS Unit Citation Award for exceptional care provision and leadership within EMS. Dr. Reinhartz has also garnered national attention from the United States Public Health Service for collaborative innovation improving community health outcomes. Most recently, she was named the 2020 Next-Generation Pharmacist Civic Leader, for implementing a vision of interprofessional care that spotlights the needs of underserved communities. She is an advocate of Mobile Integrated Health, Community Paramedicine, and interprofessional collaboration with Emergency Medical Services.  What public health means to Dr. Reinhartz is embracing interprofessional skillsets to improve access to care, health outcomes, and quality of life for our communities. Social Media LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoriareinhartz/ Links Next Generation Pharmacist Awards 2020https://nextgenpharmacist.com/pharmacy-times-and-parata-systems-announce-the-2020-next-generation-pharmacist-winners/  Collaboration by emergency medicine pharmacists and prehospital services providers - American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy, Volume 77, Issue 12, 15 June 2020, Pages 918–921 https://academic.oup.com/ajhp/article-abstract/77/12/918/5831519  EMS World Expo Quick Take: How pharmacists improve EMS patient care - A pharmacist can help EMS improve patient outcomes, participate in protocol development, and collaborate on EMS research projects (Nov 2018) - https://www.ems1.com/pharmacology/articles/ems-world-expo-quick-take-how-pharmacists-improve-ems-patient-care-ZcojQQ56JiCN5GfY/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chapter 2 of 3  Featuring: Allegheny Health Network Pharmacy Services  Medication Safety Technology Pharmacist/ Technician roles Education and training Guests: Laura (McCoy) Mark, PharmD - Vice President, Pharmacy Kimberly (Miller) Mehta, PharmD, MPH, MHA - Pharmacy Director of Medication Safety and Regulatory  Rich Kaplan, PharmD  This podcast series is sponsored by Omnicell.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Jordan Smith, Assistant Professor of Clinical Sciences at High Point University and our go-to expert for questions on infectious diseases. We'll discuss the rumors of infertility associated with the mRNA COVID-19 vaccine, and any possible long-term effects of getting vaccinated. 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 and Cal 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 by FesliyanStudiosAll Rights Reserved See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

LIPA v ESI: Fight for the Right to Be Paid  What happens when a state implements provider fee statutes that are officially approved by CMS but one of the big 3 PBMs still claims exemption? Join guest host Monique Whitney with special guests Randal Johnson, JR Whaley, and MJ Terrebonne as they discuss Louisiana's legal battle with ESI over 10 cents per claim, and the ramifications this could have on state Medicaid programs nationwide. Host:  Monique Whitney, Executive Director, Pharmacists United for Truth & Transparency  Guests:   Randal Johnson, CEO, Louisiana Independent Pharmacies Association  JR Whaley, Legal Counsel, Louisiana Independent Pharmacies Association  MJ Terrebonne, Health Policy Expert & retired Director of Pharmacy, Louisiana Medicaid See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Learn how health systems can leverage a vibrant, pharmacy-finance partnership to drive successful 340B programs, and allow pharmacy staff more time to focus on patient care. Find out why 340B program management has evolved, the program challenges that health systems still face, and the data and operational complexities that necessitate a cross-functional approach. Guests:                      Eric Iorfido, PharmD, 340B Program Manager, Penn Highlands DuBois, PA Charles Hirner, RPh, Senior Director, Omnicell 340B Operations 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

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee signed HB 786, a comprehensive PBM reform bill that strengthens existing fair pharmacy audit laws, limits PBM adjudication fees, and prohibits a PBM from reimbursing a pharmacy less than it reimburses a PBM-affiliated pharmacy.May 30, 2019 Tennessee SB650 Present law defines "pharmacy benefits manager" (PBM) to mean a person, business, or other entity and any wholly or partially owned subsidiary of the entity, that administers the medication and/or device portion of pharmacy benefits coverage provided by a health insurance plan, subject to certain exceptions. Present law provides detailed requirements for the conduct of an audit of records of a pharmacist or pharmacy by a health insurance plan, a PBM, the state or its political subdivisions, or any other entity representing the same. One such audit requirement is that a clerical or recordkeeping error regarding a required document or record may not, in and of itself, constitute fraud; however, the claims may be subject to recoupment. This bill instead provides that a clerical or recordkeeping error identified during an audit is not prima facie evidence of fraud or intentional misrepresentation and must not be the basis of a recoupment unless the error results in an actual overpayment to the pharmacy or the wrong medication being dispensed to the patient. As under present law, a clerical error will not be subject to criminal penalties without proof of intent to commit fraud.  Shane Reeves is an American businessman, pharmacist and politician who is the State Senator for the 14th District of Tennessee, which is composed of Bedford County, Moore County, Lincoln County, Marshall County, and part of Rutherford County. As a seventh-generation Tennessean, Senator Shane Reeves has spent his life raising a family and opening businesses in middle Tennessee. He understands the importance of family, character, and conservative values to the people in this community. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

More and more vaccines are getting authorization in the United States to prevent COVID-19. However, sometimes a vaccine trial is not always effective. But even failure can provide new insights. Learn about the Janssen COVID-19 vaccine and what happened with the recent Hepatitis C vaccine candidate. This podcast was recorded prior to the joint CDC and FDA statement on the Johnson & Johnson/Janssen COVID-19 vaccine on April 13th. On April 13th, 2021, the CDC and FDA issued a joint statement recommending a pause on the use of the Johnson & Johnson/Janssen COVID-19 vaccine until further notice. Click here for the full statement. Reference: Page K, Melia M, Veenhuis R, et al. Randomized Trial of a Vaccine Regimen to Prevent Chronic HCV Infection. N Engl J Med 2021; 384:541-549. DOI: 10.1056/NEJMoa2023345 Fact Sheet for Healthcare Providers Administering Vaccine Emergency Use Authorization of the Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine to Prevent Coronavirus Disease 2019. https://www.fda.gov/media/146304/download  CPE details for GameChangers Podcast April 2021 Learning Objective: Describe the outcomes of a recently published trial on hepatitis C vaccine candidates. 0107-0000-21-158-H01-P 0.2 CEU/2 Hrs (Knowledge) Initial Release Date: 04/06/21 Expiration Date: 03/02/24 Additional CPE information is located at https://www.ceimpact.com/podcast  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In March of 2020, we launched Beyond the Sig by hosting Randy McDonough, Director of Practice Transformation of Flip the Pharmacy, to discuss how the Flip the Pharmacy initiative was supporting pharmacies in practice transformation.   During this episode of Beyond the Sig, PPCN Executive Director Stephanie McGrath sits down with Randy virtually to reflect on the past year, how Flip the Pharmacy has supported pharmacies through the COVID-19 pandemic, and highlight some of the brightest innovations demonstrated by participating pharmacies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nasir Mahmood is a remarkable pharmacy owner.  Indeed, so remarkable that the NCPA named him the winner of the 2020 Lifetime Achievement Award.  And the list of honors and service he has provided to the profession and to his community justifies this high honor. In this podcast Nasir and his son, Rehan, Mahmood share with Kneeland the PharmacyCrossRoads listeners several of the personal philosophy and business practices that allow Pine Plains Pharmacy, in Pine Plains, New York to be such an important part of this small community halfway between New York City and Albany, NY.  Nasir, who also earned an MBA shared his view that knowing people, calling them by name and finding ways for the pharmacy to stock the special or unique items they want is one critical success factor.  While the pharmacy is small, just under 2000 sq. feet, he says they find ways to fit items into the pharmacy.  Adding to that idea is a robust special-order program where he says find his willingness to orders items an important customer service.  Rehan tells how he worked with suppliers, the city’s fire department and created an appointment system that allowed them to provide this small town with a successful, and ongoing, COVID vaccination program.  One heartfelt aspect of Nasir’s philosophy is giving back, thus he has served President and Chairman of the Pharmacist Society of the State of New York, winner of the Bowl of Hygiea Award, serves on the State Board of Pharmacy and is active in both NCPA and APhA.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Arrested Development  https://www.crxmag.com/issues/2021/winter/arrested-development.shtml The related research letter published in JAMA Psychiatry on 3/27/2019 titled; Association of Prenatal Cannabis Exposure With Psychosis Proneness Among Children in the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) Study.  Jeremy Fine is entering medical school this fall was a key contributor behind the creation of this research letter.  Association of Prenatal Cannabis Exposure With Psychosis Proneness Among Children in the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) Study https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapsychiatry/fullarticle/2729440 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Description: Viagra, Crestor, Eliquis, and many other brand-name medications come to mind when the discussion turns to expensive drugs. These drugs are pocket change in comparison to Zolgensma, a new(ish) gene therapy for Spinal Muscular Atrophy that costs as much as a private island. Tune in as our hosts discuss this incredible drug and some of the ramifications of its incredible price tag. 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 and Cal 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 by FesliyanStudios See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Beyond the Sig, third-year student pharmacist Brooke Kulusich chats with Eric Yarnell, Vice President of Pharmacy at Gateway Health. He brings both pharmacist and payer perspectives as a member of the Flip the Pharmacy Payer Advisory Board. In this conversation, Eric shares how Gateway Health has worked with a community pharmacy network to implement a patient care program and how community pharmacy enhanced services bring value to health plans. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Skippack Pharmacy has been leading mass COVID-19 vaccination efforts in the Schwenksville, Pennsylvania community and their efforts have gained national attention. You might recognize Skippack’s owner as the Superman pharmacist recently featured on Good Morning America. Today, we will hear from two members of the Skippack team, who have been working behind the scenes to help Skippack Pharmacy administer over 10,000 COVID-19 vaccines. On this episode of Beyond the Sig, third-year student pharmacist Brooke Kulusich chats with Skippack Pharmacy intern, Erica Mabry, and American Pharmacists Association (APhA) Chief of Governance & State Affiliates and Executive Director of the APhA Foundation, Mitch Rotholz, who is the policy lead for immunizations for the profession. They share their experiences working together to coordinate these clinics and their perspectives on the future of community pharmacy practice transformation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chapter 1 of 3  Featuring: Allegheny Health Network Pharmacy Services  AHN overview and history AHN Pharmacy Transformation – Patient – centered care planning Becoming one team Standardized practice / technology throughout all sites Guests: Laura (McCoy) Mark, PharmD - Vice President, Pharmacy Arpit Mehta, Pharm.D., MPH, MHA - Director of Pharmacy Kelley Wasicek, BS Pharm Director of Pharmacy Rob Simpson, PharmD  This podcast series is sponsored by Omnicell.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The cannabis industry won at the ballot box in the recent election, with four states passing laws to make cannabis legal for adults and two approving cannabis for medical purposes. These results moved the National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA) closer to its goal of building a robust cannabis industry while supporting state laws and advocating for federal policy reforms.    On November 3, 2020, voters in five states made a definitive statement about cannabis use. Arizona, Montana, New Jersey, and South Dakota approved adult use of cannabis. South Dakota also approved a medical initiative, along with Mississippi, which approved comprehensive cannabis medical options.   The National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA) has been working toward outcomes such as these since 2010. With 2,000 members nationwide, the organization is supporting the industry as cannabis becomes a thriving business and a real economic force. In recent years, NCIA has been a vocal advocate for social equity, working to promote expungement of criminal records of many people—largely from minority communities—who were unfairly incarcerated as part of the ill-conceived War on Drugs. The results of the initiatives in these five states illustrate how far the industry has come. The people have spoken, and their voice was definitive. “The margins were higher than we expected,” says Morgan Fox, spokesperson for NCIA. “In Arizona, there was a 60% margin, while the margin in New Jersey was 66%, 10 points higher than it was in California when it passed an adult use initiative in 2016. These results are not just political victories; they will likely have widespread ramifications. Importantly, it will be much more difficult for law enforcement to use cannabis as a weapon against minority populations. Instead, we will likely see more economic opportunities in the industry and fewer arrests overall.” Although there were differences among the measures passed, those that supported legalization all set 21 as the legal age for use. In New Jersey, the law requires that the state set a regulatory structure, along with limits for possession and homegrown cannabis plants. Arizona established the number of plants allowed at six, while South Dakota limited cultivation to three. The law in Arizona also stated that the Department of Health Services must promote business ownership and industry participation among people from communities who have been harmed by former cannabis policies. Furthermore, a portion of cannabis tax revenue will be set aside for the newly created Justice Reinvestment Fund.     To date, almost 34% of Americans live in states with laws establishing cannabis as legal and regulated for adults. Four of the five states that recently passed laws legalizing cannabis have been responsible for roughly 60,000 cannabis arrests each year, mostly for simple possession. On the economic side, researchers estimate that the combined value of the cannabis markets in these five states will climb to more than $3.1 billion by 2025. In states where cannabis is now legal, Congressional representation will increase by 29 representatives and eight senators. In sum, cannabis is now legal for adults in 15 states, as well as the District of Columbia and the territories of CNMI and Guam. What’s more, 36 states and several territories have comprehensive medical cannabis laws. Cannabis is now legal in some form in 47 states in the United States. Guests:  David L. Nathan, MD, DFAPA President, Board of Directors Doctors for Cannabis Regulation Abby Stoddard, PharmD, MBA  The Client Centered Network www.clientcn.com  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Opioids play a critical role in managing cancer-associated pain, but they’re highly addictive, and they don’t always provide sufficient pain relief for cancer patients. Many patients therefore turn to cannabis or cannabis-derived products to help manage their pain, using them either as standalone treatments or as an adjuvant therapy to opioids. But does research support cannabis use for this purpose? The evidence is mixed, and some studies suggest there may indeed be benefits for cancer pain—but there’s also reason for caution. How Much Research Is There? There’s a relatively strong body of research on cannabis for the treatment of chronic pain generally, according to Eloise Theisen, RN, MSN, president of the American Cannabis Nurses Association and co-founder of Radicle Health, a cannabis education and advocacy organization. However, much of this research has focused on neuropathic pain in multiple sclerosis and spinal cord injuries, and comparatively few studies have examined pain in the cancer context. Among the studies that exist for cancer, many have small sample sizes, and study design is also an issue. “We have animal studies and some clinical human studies,” says Theisen, but there’s “a lack of randomized controlled trials, which are considered to be the gold standard.” A further complicating factor in the research on cannabis and cancer pain is that most of the existing studies on this topic have relied on products that do not match those cancer patients actually use in practice. According to Hance Clarke, MD, PhD, associate professor of anesthesia at the University of Toronto and author of a recent review article on cannabis and pain,1 the products that have been studied most extensively are pharmaceutical-grade cannabis isolates, such as nabiximols (an extract containing THC and CBD in a precise one-to-one ratio), nabilone (synthetic THC), and dronabinol (also synthetic THC). However, cancer patients outside of the research context are much more likely to use dispensary cannabis and non-pharmaceutical-grade plant-based extracts. “We’re kind of stuck without enough evidence on the products that people are currently using,” says Clarke. This is important, because patients may react quite differently to a dispensary product than to a pharmaceutical product, according to Clarke. Guests:  Eloise Theisen, MSN, RN, is a board certified Adult Geriatric Nurse Practitioner who specializes in cannabis therapy. For over 20 years, Eloise has worked primarily with cancer, dementia and chronic pain patients. In the last several years, Eloise has focused her efforts on cannabinoid therapies. Eloise was one of the first healthcare professionals to bring a clinical dosing regimen to the cannabis space. In 2019, Eloise was elected President of the American Cannabis Nurses Association and will serve through 2022. In 2019, Eloise co-authored Pain Free with CBD: Everything You Need to Know and Effectively Use Cannabidiol with Alice O’Leary Randall.    Joe Jeffries, Pharm D is currently Director of Pharmacy at FarmaceuticalRx, a medical cannabis dispensary in East Liverpool Ohio. Joe is the former Director of Pharmacy at Barnesville Hospital and was named the Healthcare Worker of the Year, largely for his creation of a program to help those struggling with drug addiction. Joe was also President of the Ohio Pharmacists Association from 2000-2001.  Host:  Joseph Friedman  CannaRPh Consultants CRx Magazine Advisory Board, CRx Podcast  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Behnaz Sarrami, MS, PharmD, a PGx for pharmacists podcast, joins Cari Lalande, PharmD where we discuss the clinical value and utility of PGx and how it can be implemented in a clinical setting. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The battle against the COVID-19 pandemic has continued for over a year. The evidence continues to update and change, and more and more people are becoming vaccinated. This episode provides a review of the newest literature including guidance on vaccinated individuals. But, remember, don't stop wearing a mask now! Reference: Interim Public Health Recommendations for Fully Vaccinated People. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/fully-vaccinated-guidance.html. CPE details for GameChangers Podcast April 2021 Learning Objective: Describe evidence-based recommendations to mitigate SARS-CoV-2 infections 0107-0000-21-158-H01-P 0.2 CEU/2 Hrs (Knowledge) Initial Release Date: 04/06/21 Expiration Date: 03/02/24 Additional CPE information is located at https://www.ceimpact.com/podcast  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fascinating discussion with the Ohio State University's Chief Wellness Officer & author of Evidence-based Competencies in Healthcare, Dr. Bernadette Melnyk PhD about evidence-based practice of medicine and raising the standards of content development.  Hospitals and healthcare systems around the world have attempted to build and sustain evidence-based practice (EBP) cultures and environments, yet they have struggled to clearly understand what EBP competency means. Implementing the Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) Competencies in Healthcare clears up that confusion and serves as a guide for clinicians, leaders, faculty, EBP mentors, and students in achieving EBP competency, facilitating evidence-based decision making in daily practice, and accelerating the speed at which research knowledge is translated into real-world settings to improve health outcomes and decrease healthcare costs. We must develop content which is clinically focused in the same manner as practicing Evidence-based medicine.  Implementing the Evidence-based Practice (EBP) Competencies in HealthcareA Practical Guide to Improving Quality, Safety, and Outcomes By Bernadette Mazurek Melnyk, Lynn Gallagher-Ford, Ellen Fineout-Overholt   Bernadette Mazurek Melnyk, PhD, RN, CPNP/PMHNP, FAANP, FNAP, FAAN, is Associate Vice President for Health Promotion, University Chief Wellness Officer, and Professor and Dean of the College of Nursing at The Ohio State University (OSU) and Professor at OSU's College of Medicine. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Deanna J. Schnitzer is a pharmacy student the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy. Deanna was a finalist for the National Patient Counseling Competition.  The goal of the APhA-ASP National Patient Counseling Competition is to encourage student pharmacists in their efforts toward becoming better patient educators. 2021 National Patient Counseling Competition FINALISTS  Anna Brown – University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Amy Chan – Virginia Commonwealth University Sara Salama – Midwestern University, Downers Grove Campus Deanna Schnitzer – University of Pittsburgh Tammy Nguyen – The University of Kansas Isabelle Tharp – Drake University Madison Wiarek – University of Wisconsin – Madison Alison Weygint – The University of Arizona Allison Vu – University of California, San Diego 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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Behnaz Sarrami, MS, PharmD, a PGx for pharmacists podcast, Maci Koesterer, PharmD candidate 2021 from St. Louis College of Pharmacy where we discuss her first virtual and unique rotation in PGx and her recommendations to other students.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Behnaz Sarrami, MS, PharmD, an entrepreneur and a coach in PGx who has started her own consulting business bringing awareness to the clinical value and utility of PGx to providers, pharmacists, and consumers.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Translational Health Disparities Research in a Data-Rich World https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6356140/ People experiencing health disparities, researchers, program and policy staff, and leaders addressing health policies present a spectrum of opinion about the value of big data approaches. These differing opinions range from lack of trust, to acceptance, to enthusiastic endorsement. Researchers must be cognizant and respectful of these differences because building trust is a key aspect of building a broad coalition, which is needed for successful generalizability. Moreover, researchers have the responsibility to ensure their research does not cause harm to either individuals or communities. How Can Big Data Help to Address Health Disparities? https://datascience.cancer.gov/news-events/blog/how-can-big-data-help-address-health-disparities Our country is in the midst of two crises. One is the threat of the COVID-19 pandemic. The other has more historic underpinnings but is now finally receiving greater recognition—the issue of racial inequality. Today’s Guest: Dr. Claire Exaus earned a B. S. Pharmacy degree in 1997 from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy. Got licensed in MA and worked at Cambridge Hospital for two months then moved to FL in June of that year and took a position of staff pharmacist at a very busy CVS pharmacy then called Eckerd Drugs. Dr. Claire Exaus quickly attracted the attention of the district manager as customers called and wrote the district office of her outstanding customer service. Dr. Claire got promoted to pharmacist trainer in May 1998 and spent a month in Richmond, Virginia assisting with Rite Aid conversion to Eckerd Drugs after acquisition. In January 2001, Dr. Claire enrolled back in school into an MBA program but quickly realized that it wasn’t for her. Her goal was to be a clinical pharmacist and instead obtained her PharmD. Four years later in January 2005, Dr. Claire was accepted into the PharmD program at Nova Southeastern University with a concentration in Managed Care and found her footing. In May 2010, Dr. Claire graduated with Honors with her PharmD while maintaining a full-time job and caring for her new baby. In 2007, Claire left retail pharmacy and took a position at a federally-funded HIV clinic where she provided care and education to newly diagnosed HIV patients and assisted them in getting HIV medications through patient-assisted medication programs funded by drug manufacturers. Two years later, the clinic closed due to lack of funding. In March 2009, Claire entered the world of hospital pharmacy at Baptist Hospital in Miami, FL. It was there at that institution that her clinical formation took shape and there Dr. Claire got to fulfill her goals of honing in her clinical acumen. Always ready to learn, she was assigned to different floors and was mentored by the more experienced pharmacists. She rotated through med-surg, pediatric, pediatric oncology, surgery, emergency medicine, critical care and oncology. She was recognized for improving SCIP score rate after 3 months on the surgery floor. She demonstrated her leadership by leading various projects to improve medication safety and employee wellness with organizing fundraising for the annual heart walk. In 2011, Dr. Claire was introduced to pharmacy informatics by participating in a project to roll out new dispensing cabinets to a new surgery wing. The rollout was an eye opener to a new world of potentials. Shortly thereafter, Dr. Claire took a position at Palmetto Hospital as a Clinical Informatics Pharmacist as the hospital was preparing to transition from Meditech system to Cerner. Dr. Claire volunteered to train as a super user to train others to use the system. Dr. Claire trained physicians, nurses and pharmacy staff. Learning this new skill opened the door to go back to school and obtain a degree in Healthcare Informatics. In August 2015, Dr. Claire left Florida and moved to Massachusetts and took the position of Lead Clinical Pharmacist at Healthcare Associates. She developed a pharmacist-led prior authorization program. In June 2019, Dr. Claire transferred to the Cancer Center where she held the title of Clinical Coordinator Oncology System Management. Currently, Dr. Claire is pursuing a Masters in Regulatory Affairs with a concentration in Health Economic Outcomes Research. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brooke Griffin, PharmD (Mentorship) Mentoring in the 21st Century - Why Training the Next Generation of Pharmacy Professionals Helps Us Improve the Healthcare System and Advance the Profession Brooke Griffin, PharmD, BCACP, is Professor of pharmacy practice and Vice Chair of clinical services at Midwestern University College of Pharmacy. She is the founder of the 21st Century PharmD, a virtual resource for personal and professional development for pharmacists and trainees. Dr. Griffin specializes in personal and professional development with a pharmacy twist: mentoring/coaching, positivity, time management, self-awareness, goal-setting.  What public health means to Dr. Griffin is responsibility and accountability for the care of yourself and others. Social Media Links Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/21stcenturypharmd LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/brookegriffinpharmd Instagram: @21stcenturypharmd Website: Website: www.21stcenturypharmd.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Recently the American Gastroenterological Society updated their guidelines for treatment for a true medical emergency: gastric and esophageal bleeding. This episode reviews the guidelines and highlights the importance of several changes to management. Today's episode is sponsored by a special CEimpact FREE Law focused webinar: Make sure to save your spot for FREE LIVE LAW CE April 1st. 7PM. https://ceimpact.com/law  Reference: Henry Z, Patel K, Patton H, et al. AGA Clinical Practice Update on Management of Bleeding Gastric Varices: Expert Review. Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology. 2021. https://www.clinicalkey.com/#!/content/playContent/1-s2.0-S154235652100077X?returnurl=null&referrer=null  CPE details for GameChangers Podcast March 2021 Learning Objective: Identify appropriate therapy for individuals with variceal bleeds based on the new guidelines 0107-0000-21-097-H01-P 0.25 CEU/2.5 Hrs (Knowledge) Initial Release Date: 03/02/21 Expiration Date: 03/02/24 Additional CPE information is located at https://www.ceimpact.com/podcast  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Challenges and Opportunities of Health System Pharmacists When the general public thinks of a pharmacist, they may think of the pharmacist behind a counter at a community pharmacy. But as we know, pharmacists work in all kinds of practice settings–and that includes thousands of pharmacists in hospitals and other health-system environments. Their challenges are both similar to and different from community pharmacists. Last year, APhA created a special council to discuss health-system pharmacy issues, and to advise the association on how to serve pharmacists in those settings. Our guests are the council’s co-chairs: Steve Rough, from the nationwide pharmacy consulting firm Visante, and Noelle Chapman, from Advocate Aurora Health in Chicago. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Take the Corepreneur Self Assessment Quiz to find out where you are on the Burnout Susceptibility Scale, at AnneArvizu.com. You'll gain free valuable insights on actions you can take immediately to catapult you to energy and success. 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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March Madness is upon us, and what better time, than during a pandemic, to dive into “OPIOID MADNESS”!!!   In this episode of the “PAIN POD”, Mark “Pain Guy” Garofoli will talk us through an opioid bracketology, perhaps an “Opioidology”, but definitely a whole bunch of “Opioid Madness”, in order to pit one opioid against another. A battle of poppy versus poppy, and of course a bunch of man-made opioid opponents as well. Cool names and fancy formulations only get one so far, and we simply have no room for bias, thus pharmacology will rule as law of the land, to ultimately crown, “THE GREATEST OPIOID OF ALL TIME”.   We’ll start with a “Sweet 16” of opioids, mention a few bubble busting first four out, and navigate our way through the “Elite 8” and “Final 4” to culminate in a blood thirsty, constipating, yet definitely not sedating championship opioid brawl. One opioid, an opioid of all opioids, will remain standing atop the mountain of Mu, declaring its victory over all other opioids from all lands near and far. Just as Rocky Balboa declared his presence on top of the mountains of Russia, there will remain one opioid for all ages. Yet, all this opioid bracketology madness may not be the main point after all, tune in today to enjoy a brief journey through all things opioids, and learn more about what this madness is actually all about. Let the brackets begin!!!   To get amped up for this “PAIN POD” episode, checkout Rocky training for “OPIOID MADNESS” in Russia via this Fandango Movie Clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHC_R7ATGuI (No anabolic steroids were used in the development of this episode, as we have learned from Drago that cheaters never win!) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We need to laugh more. Pharmacists & Pharmacy Techs are under tremendous stress. This episode is about two amazing Healthcare Providers who are also professional comedians. Listen, laugh, and share.  Dr. Will Flanary is an ophthalmologist, writer, and comedian who moonlights in his free time as “Dr. Glaucomflecken,” a top hat wearing, mustachioed cartoon ophthalmoscope who has become a leading voice in ophthalmology and healthcare on social media. Effortlessly blending humor with education, Dr. Glaucomflecken has spent the last 5 years informing audiences on a wide range of topics, from navigating the confusing world of over-the-counter eyedrops to his own experiences as a patient in the healthcare system, all with his characteristic acerbic wit. Connect w/ Dr. Glaucomflecken Twitter: https://twitter.com/DGlaucomflecken  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drglaucomflecken  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drgcomedy/?hl=en  Dr. Maurice Shaw is a stand-up comedian from Chicago, IL. Dr. Shaw attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison for undergrad then went on to earn his doctorate of pharmacy from Chicago State University College of Pharmacy. If that wasn't enough, Dr. Shaw completed a PGY1 community pharmacy residency with the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics. It was his ability to make his patients laugh on a daily basis that made him decide  that maybe stand-up comedy was his calling. Maurice is a clinical pharmacist  AND a professional stand-up comedian has been making his audiences feel good with his hilarious too-funny-not-to-be-true, clean comedy material. Dr. Shaw has been rocking audiences in major comedy clubs throughout the Midwest routinely featuring and headlining at Zanies, Laugh Factory Chicago, Donnie B's and the Comedy Shrine. He has been features in the PharmacyTimes and the NewYork Times articles and also performs at conventions and pharmaceutical events as well. His hilarious YouTube channel RXComedy has over 1.5 million views and his videos are watched in several different countries across the world​ Maurice's experiences of being a pharmacist and a pharmacy manager in some of Chicago's most dangerous neighborhoods, being a retail pharmacist during Covid and helping with the vaccination efforts at Long Term Care facilities makes his comedy routine very unique and must see comedy. Website:  https://www.mauriceshaw.com/  Twitter:(@FunnyRPhShaw) | Twitter  YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJxgBb1L7sUcwLwZdsyimtg/videos  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Jeremy and Jessica speak with Dr. Shane Desselle, RPh, PhD, FAPhA from Touro University California College of Pharmacy and Dr. Kenneth Hohmeier, Pharm.D. from The University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Pharmacy about their ongoing research in pharmacy technician workforce issues.  As more and more attention is being paid to the work pharmacy technicians do, and the instant change in scope of practice brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, Drs. Desselle and Hohmeier’s work is particularly apropos.  They discuss their published paper, “Exploring the implementation of a novel optimizing care model in the community pharmacy setting,” for which they were awarded the 2020 Wiederholt Prize by the Journal of the American Pharmacists Association.  The paper explores the positive impact technician product verification can have on enhancing patient care delivery, as well as successes and concerns with implementing such a model. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aspirgillosis is a deadly fungal infection that is a major cause of mortality in patients with impaired immune systems. The current standard of care has been voriconazole due to the favorable side effect profile compared to amphotericin. However, posaconazole may not have there adverse effects and be a reasonable course of therapy. Is voriconazole just just a phase? Today's episode is sponsored by a special CEimpact FREE Law focused webinar:  Save your spot - FREE LIVE LAW CE webinar on April 1st.  SPOTS ARE LIMITED! https://ceimpact.com/law  Reference: Maertens JA, Rahav G, Lee DG, et al. Posaconazole versus voriconazole for primary treatment of invasive aspergillosis: a phase 3, randomised, controlled, non-inferiority trial. Lancet. 2021 Feb 6;397(10273):499-509. doi: 10.1016/S0140- 6736(21)00219-1. PMID: 33549194. Practice Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of Aspergillosis: 2016 Update by the Infectious Diseases Society of America, Clinical Infectious Diseases, Volume 63, Issue 4, 15 August 2016, Pages e1–e60, hMps://doi.org/10.1093/cid/ciw326 CPE details for GameChangers Podcast March 2021 Learning Objective: Develop appropriate treatment of aspergillosis infections based on clinical studies. 0107-0000-21-097-H01-P 0.25 CEU/2.5 Hrs (Knowledge) Initial Release Date: 03/02/21 Expiration Date: 03/02/24 Additional CPE information is located at https://www.ceimpact.com/podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ask any pharmacy owner what the best form of advertising is and they’ll immediately reply, “Word of Mouth.”  In this episode of PharmacyCrossRoads Bruce Kneeland shares several real live examples of what a pharmacy can do to dramatically increase the number of referrals patients provide.  He also cautions that unless a pharmacy takes an active role in boosting word-of-mouth the natural tendency of people is to talk more about bad experience than good.  The good news is, effectively handling things that go wrong can be one of the best ways to generate positive word of mouth.   Kneeland is interviewed by Robyn Amberg, a well-respected account manager for PrescribeWellness, a Tabula Rasa Healthcare company who introduces herself as Robyn Kneeland Amberg.  She is Bruce’s oldest daughter and has garnered a well-deserved reputation as an industry expert in her own right.  The podcast covers a variety of topics intended to help pharmacy owners generate more positive word-of-mouth referrals.  Kneeland and Amberg share ideas and examples of things they have seen pharmacies do.  They also discuss the importance of getting pharmacy staff engaged in the mission of the pharmacy and talk about the importance of having a noble cause and the owner being able to create a culture of caring and commitment among the pharmacy employees.  Kneeland indicates he has digital copies of articles he has written and samples of customer referral card programs he is willing to share with listeners that request them via email:  [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's special guest is Christopher M. Bland, Pharm.D., FCCP, FIDSA, BCPS Clinical Associate Professor at The University of Georgia College of Pharmacy.  As country after country imposed partial or total lockdowns in February and March, in 2020, the number of universities and colleges closing down their campus, interrupting face-to face activities, and switching to e-learning soared on a daily basis, eventually affecting more than 200 million students globally. However, few of these institutions were well prepared for the sudden, disruptive move. A lot of scrambling, improvisation, and continuous adaptation have occurred as administrators, academics, and students struggle to implement online learning. Impact on Students. The abrupt closure of campuses and the rapid switch to online education have disrupted students’ lives all over the world. It’s no surprise that students from underrepresented groups (low-income students, girls and women, members of minority groups, and students with special needs) have been hit especially hard—economically, emotionally, and in terms of digital deprivation. In poorer countries, students from disadvantaged groups face even greater difficulties. https://www.luminafoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/covid-lessons-for-global-higher-education.pdf Mentioned Timothy P. Gauthier, Pharm.D., BCPS-AQ ID https://www.idstewardship.com/contributors/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kristine Ashcraft, BS, MBA is a molecular biologist by training and is the former CEO and founder of YouScript, recently acquired by Invitae. She has worked in pharmacogenomics since 2000 and was recently named one of the 25 leading voices in precision medicine. Kristine has authored multiple publications on the clinical and economic benefits of pharmacogenomic testing including one lauded as one of the most  influential publications at an American Medical Informatics Association meeting. Kristine has been interviewed by numerous media outlets including the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, and NBC Nightly News and has spoken at SXSW, American Society of Human Genetics, and numerous precision medicine conferences. She is committed to catalyzing the adoption of precision medicine. For all the PGX for Pharmacists episodes, please visit: PGX4RX.com  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Beyond the Sig, student pharmacist Brooke Kulusich chats with Pennsylvania Pharmacists Care Network Luminary Molly Beimel, PharmD  of St. Marys Pharmacy in St. Marys, Pennsylvania. This independent pharmacy has been a leader in the COVID-19 vaccine rollout, providing over 8,700 COVID-19 vaccines. Molly shares her pharmacy’s step-by-step process for successful vaccine clinics, social media tips, and strategies to engage students and staff. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's Guest is Guy Goldberg , Chief Business Officer of Redhill Pharma. Prior to joining RedHill, Guy Goldberg served as Senior Vice President of Business Operations at Eagle Pharmaceuticals, a specialty injectable drug development company, based in New Jersey. Previously, Mr. Goldberg was a member of the investment team at ProQuest Investments, a healthcare focused venture capital firm. He previously served as a consultant at McKinsey & Company and holds a B.A. in Economics and Philosophy from Yale University and a J.D. from Harvard Law School. RedhillPharma.com    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Jeremy and Jessica talk with Paul Sabatini, M.Ed, CPhT, FCSHP.  Paul has worked in the pharmacy profession for 30 years.  Most recently, he was recognized by the California Pharmacists Association (CPhA) and NHA as the recipient of the 2020 Pharmacy Technician of the Year Award. His dynamic and unique career path has not only involved working in multiple pharmacy settings, but has also been a force in higher education in the state of California.  As an instructor, and program director of pharmacy technician educational programs, Paul has helped countless individuals to prepare for and launch successful careers in pharmacy. Recently, his mission to improve the workforce has been demonstrated through his relentless work to advocate for and organize pharmacy technicians to advance their skills and scope of practice in the state of California.  You won’t want to miss this episode, especially if you’re a technician practicing in California!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The recently published STEP trial showed a dramatic effect on weight loss with the weekly injectable semaglutide versus placebo. Lay media picked up the headlines from this potential "GameChanger" medication for weight loss. With this one shot will patient lose themselves? Reference: Wilding J, Batterham R, Calanna S, et al. Once-Weekly Semaglutide in Adults with Overweight or Obesity. N Engl J Med. February 10, 2021. DOI: 10.1056/NEJMoa2032183 CPE details for GameChangers Podcast March 2021 Learning Objective: Discuss the design of the STEP trial 0107-0000-21-097-H01-P 0.25 CEU/2.5 Hrs (Knowledge) Initial Release Date: 03/02/21 Expiration Date: 03/02/24 Additional CPE information is located at https://www.ceimpact.com/podcast  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Like many health systems, Allegheny Health Network was challenged by the cost, compliance, and complexity of compounding sterile products (CSPs). Learn how Allegheny Health Network innovated its CSP program using advanced robotics and expert technicians, leading to enhanced safety, improved practices, and cost savings. Guest: Arpit Mehta, PharmD, MPH, MHA, Director of Pharmacy, Allegheny General Hospital 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