Pharmacy Podcast Network

Brandi Bernoskie discusses the value of phased approaches, the benefits of universal design, and her current guilty pleasure. "Your spirit, brilliance, and personality are never going to be fully mapped out on the pages of a website." - Brandi Bernoskie Learn more about this episode of The Corepreneur Podcast with Anne Arvizu at www.annearvizu.com/08  This PPN Episode is sponsored by CEimpact & their podcast GameChangers, the first podcast infused with continuing education credits for pharmacists, listen here:  https://www.ceimpact.com/podcast  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When student pharmacists are involved in practice transformation efforts, it can be mutually beneficial for both the student and the community pharmacy.  In this episode of Beyond the Sig, Brooke Kulusich, a third-year student pharmacist at the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy, chats with Dr. Nicole Pezzino, Assistant Professor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice and Director of Community Outreach and Innovation at Wilkes University Nesbit School of Pharmacy. Nicole shares her passion for community pharmacy practice transformation and innovative ways to engage students in these efforts.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New flexibilities in delivering flu vaccinations could be a ‘game-changer’, but without them, pharmacies may struggle to run a flu vaccination program at all this winter. Pharmacies are preparing for what is expected to be a surge in flu vaccinations this year as Americans are putting a greater focus on staying healthy amid the coronavirus pandemic. Pharmacies are preparing for what is expected to be a surge in flu vaccinations this year as Americans are putting a greater focus on staying healthy amid the coronavirus pandemic.  In anticipation of that double whammy of flu and covid-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, flu vaccine manufacturers have boosted production by about 15 percent, to record levels, with nearly 200 million doses for the United States. During the 2019-2020 flu season, more than the 175 million doses were churned out, industry officials said. Contact the Pharmacy Marketing experts about Educational Marketing during the Flu season: PharmacyMarketing.com  Sponsored by: 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 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

Antimicrobial resistance is the ability of a pathogenic microbe to develop a resistance to the effects of an antimicrobial medication. The term antibiotic resistance is a subset of AMR, as it applies to bacteria that become resistant to antibiotics. Dr. Ravina Kullar is an Infectious Diseases global expert and researcher, who has spent almost 15 years researching in the infectious diseases space.  She is actively leading strategies worldwide to educate the public about various infectious diseases topics.  She has been invited to provide 3 TED talks, sharing her own personal patient stories and providing action items that everyone can implement to be a part of the solution of infectious diseases outbreaks.  She has published over 40 research papers, and has been an invited speaker worldwide, educating both clinicians and the public.  During the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Kullar has served as a public health advocate and leader, educating the public via various media outlets. She founded duXsana (https://duxsana.com/), where she, serving as the infectious diseases expert, and her team of construction experts and interior designers have guided businesses in reopening safely, keeping infection prevention at the forefront. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The LoDoCo2 Trial suggested that colchicine may improve outcomes in patients with cardiovascular disease. Can a 3,000 year old drug still be a miracle? Additional Resources/References: Nidorf SM, Fiolet ATL, Mosterd A, et al; LoDoCo2 Trial Investigators. Colchicine in Patients with Chronic Coronary Disease. N Engl J Med. 2020 Aug 31. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa2021372. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 32865380. This episode is accredited for CPE. Subscribe at CEimpact (https://www.ceimpact.com/pharmacist) and claim your CE today! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy Halloween! Join our spooky (g)hosts as we serve up scares in our 2020 Halloween special episode! This week we'll be analyzing the realism of a well-known "creepypasta" (scary story shared around the internet) from 2010 known as the "Russian Sleep Experiment." Following this analysis, we're excited to share our very own take on creepypasta! Cal shares an original scary story titled "The Overnight Pharmacist." 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 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 and for that exclusive interview. Featuring Evil Rising and Dark Shadows by fesliyanstudios. Also featuring "Horror Ambience" from ESN productions. All Rights Reserved See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dolores Hirschmann discusses how to make the most of the quarantine, how to create a scalable business plan, and how to pivot your business during COVID. "This is the world where everything you thought was never going to be possible is happening." - Dolores Hirschmann. Learn more about this episode of The Corepreneur Podcast with Anne Arvizu at www.annearvizu.com/07  This PPN Episode is sponsored by CEimpact & their podcast GameChangers, the first podcast infused with continuing education credits for pharmacists, listen here:  https://www.ceimpact.com/podcast  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pharmacy CrossRoads Interview Sheet Podcast #3 – Introducing Bruce Kneeland; The Road Trip Guy In the Third Episode of the brand-new podcast series called Pharmacy CrossRoads, Todd Eury, founder and CEO of The Pharmacy Podcast Network Interviews Pharmacy CrossRoads host Bruce Kneeland.  Kneeland talks about how he became the Road Trip guy, and explains just what a road trip entrails.  We think you’ll be surprised at how much work goes into organizing one.  More importantly Kneeland tells us for of the key pharmacy success principles has distilled from the hundreds of interviews he has held with pharmacy owners all across the country. .  So, Bruce, to start can you provide a brief overview of your career in pharmacy - who are you, and what brought you to this point? Whew, so, that’s a lot of jobs – how did all of that lead to becoming The Road Trip guy What are the biggest take ways that apply to our listeners today – you know – with low reimbursement, egregious audits, DIR fees, mail order, etc. What have you learned that will help pharmacy owners today? Do something other than pharmacy and do it exceptionally well Atmosphere, ambiance, looks matters Most people won’t, but a few will pay Have a “can do” attitude. Grit Management matters Have a noble purpose Sell you staff Delegate Be flexible, try new things, fail forward So what is a road trip – do you just get in your car and take off and drop in on pharmacies Have an idea, theme Get magazine to cover Find a sponsor Search for exceptional pharmacies Not all pharmacies get to be those that work with the sponsor Separated by about 200-300 miles, leap frog Not doing the same thing – something special Call to see if they will, a few won’t or can’t Schedule the visit Make travel arrangements This episode is sponsored by: 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 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

Pharmacy benefit management companies – PBMs – are currently at the center of one of the hottest debates in pharmacy. But what are they, and why do many believe they’re undermining patient care?  Antonio Caccia, APhA’s new senior director for disruptive innovation and practice transformation, joins us to talk about what he found when pulled back the curtain on PBM practices in Ohio, and needs to be done to make pharmacy right again. Guests: Antonio Caccia, Senior Advisor for Disruptive Innovation and Practice Transformation, American Pharmacists Association See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s ‘Transforming a Nation’ Podcast episode 5 in the series, focuses on ending the inexcusable Sexual Harassment in the Profession of Pharmacy. Our host of this episode is Dr. Rebecca Smith @RebeccaESmith on Twitter, who started bringing massive awareness to this reoccurring issue.  See tweet here:  https://twitter.com/rebeccaraesmith/status/1308161152988270592?s=20 Rebecca's guests are always testifying about their experiences with Sexual Harassment in pharmacy, including Brooke Barlow, PharmD who's a PGY2 Critical Care Pharmacy Resident at University of Kentucky, Ashley Barlow PharmD PGY2 Oncology Pharmacy Resident at MD Anderson Cancer Center, and Jackie Johnston, PharmD a Surgical Trauma Neuro ICU PharmD & Clinical Assistant Professor PGY-1 RPD.  References: Addressing Sexual and Gender Harassment in Pharmacy Education to Improve Provider Wellness and Patient Care https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7223926/ Frequency and severity of sexual harassment in pharmacy practice in Ohio https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10533349/ This episode is sponsored by: 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 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