Pharmacy Podcast Network

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: derek@pharmfp.com  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 pharmonization@gmail.com. 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 pharmonization@gmail.com. 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