Pharmacy Podcast Network

Learn how you as an independent pharmacy owner is poised to meet the challenges head-on with the services of Happier At Home.  We discuss what sets you apart from your competition and how to leverage that, what unique relationships you have with the healthcare system and how that will jump-start growth, and how being a business owner of Happier At Home will help to add services to your pharmacy that have a greater profit margin. Debbie Marcello, Founder and CEO and Todd Eury

TransparencyRx is a coalition of PBMs that do NOT align with the evil acronym! Listen in as PUTTcast co-hosts Monique Whitney and Lauren Young are joined by TransparencyRx founder and Managing Director, Joe Shields and APCI General Counsel, Greg Reybold, for an honest discussion on what a transparent pass-through PBM really is (and is not!), and why the coalition fully supports reform legislation - because, no matter what the big traditional PBMs claim to be doing on behalf of their clients, the data always tells a different story. 

How Integrated Care Produces Superior Outcomes: Hepatitis C This is the first of a four-part series outlining how the Shields Health Solutions integrated care model generates superior clinical outcomes in various complex disease states, anchored by Jennifer Donovan, PharmD, VP of Clinical Services at Shields Health Solutions. This week, we also spoke with James Otton, Clinical Pharmacist at Shields Health Solutions to discuss how Shields partners differentiate themselves in Hepatitis C (Hep C) care. Jennifer Donovan, PharmD - Vice President of Clinical Services at Shields Health Solutions and James Otton - Clinical Pharmacist at Shields Health Solutions

Meet PurpleLab! Russell Robbins is the Chief Information Officer and #TogetheRx we're launch a new podcast series!  PurpleLab is a healthcare analytics company whose data platform, HealthNexus, holds one of the biggest medical and pharmaceutical claims databases in the US.  It combines data from public and commercial HCPs, together with de-identified SDOH information (Social Determinant of Health) so users can have a complete view of the patient population in the US.  Weight-loss: PurpleLab’s dataset from October 2022 - October 2023 shows that 2.8M people had been prescribed and dispensed a semaglutide drug.  PurpelLab's database shows who really is getting access to the drugs by looking into:  States with most prescriptions (and zoom in on a Zip-3 level) Men vs. Women prescription and dispense rates Socioeconomics data of patients  Race & Ethnicity In terms of adolescents, issues regarding lifestyle & dietary choices have not changed much through the years, but the data does show that the underlying treatments available for underage patients have changed (mainly given to the FDA’s approval of Wegovy being used on these patients).  Although HIPAA doesn’t allow the collection of SDOH factors for underage patients (12-17), PurpleLab’s data shows almost an even split between Medicaid and commercial providers prescribing weight loss drugs. This demystifies the popular idea that these drugs are only accessible to higher-income patients. Learn more:  https://purplelab.com/category/solution-sheets/ 

Understanding Your Customers with Pharmacy Owner Darden Heritage Welcome to the second episode of the "Pharmacy Success Strategy Series" podcast. In this episode, host Patti Mara is joined by pharmacist Darden Heritage, owner of Star Discount Pharmacy in Huntsville, Alabama (https://www.huntsvillestarpharmacy.com/). Darden shares his invaluable insights and experiences, particularly how focusing on understanding and catering to customers' needs has been their secret sauce to profitable growth. Key Highlights: • Innovative Approaches to Attract Younger Clients: Darden discusses how he introduced products like gender reveal tests in his pharmacies to cater to younger clients, emphasizing the importance of adapting to customer needs and trends. • The Importance of Listening: A recurring theme in Darden's approach is the art of listening. He stresses the significance of listening to customers to understand their needs and preferences, which is crucial for providing effective solutions. • Pharmacy as a Loss Leader: Darden touches upon the challenges faced by pharmacies, such as decreasing reimbursements, and the necessity of diversifying services and focusing on areas that create the most value for customers. • Creating a Culture of Care: Darden underscores the philosophy of caring - not just for customers but also among team members. He shares how creating a culture based on care has significantly impacted his business positively. • Innovative Programs and Services: The episode highlights several innovative programs initiated by Darden, like diabetes education, immunization services in a private setting, and a unique insurance agency operated by pharmacy technicians. • Building Strong Relationships with the Medical Community: Darden talks about how his pharmacies have built robust relationships with local physicians and the broader medical community, enhancing their reputation and trust. • Emphasis on Professionalism and Patient Experience: The discussion also covers how Darden ensures a professional environment in his pharmacies, which significantly enhances the patient experience. • Future Plans and Goals: Darden shares his future goals and the directions in which he is steering his pharmacy practice to continue providing exceptional service and care to his community. In summary, this episode provides a deep dive into the strategies and philosophies that have made Darden Heritage successful with his pharmacies. It's a must-listen for anyone in the pharmacy industry looking to enhance their customer understanding and service quality.

In episode 9 of Framework Focus, host Dr. Mark Fulton engages in a compelling conversation with P3 (5th year) students from the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy: Kolbe Bien, Michelle Gonsalves, and Braidon Lape. This episode delves into the background of the guests, exploring their motivations for pursuing a career in pharmacy. The discussion covers the evolution of their perspectives on pharmacy throughout their five years of education, the challenges of balancing coursework, experiential learning, and personal life, and their insights into intriguing and challenging aspects of pharmacy practice. Host: Mark Fulton  Guests: Kolbe Bien  Michelle Gonsalves  Braidon Lape

In this episode: The hardship of registering as a pharmacist Take Rejection as Redirection The slow climb up the career ladder Visit www.katrinaazer.com to find out how I can help you to: 👉 Figure out what your purpose is and how you can weave that into your career 👉 Get coached into figuring out and building your dream career 👉 Find out how to build a side hustle that earns you income 👉 Bring Pharmacogenomics and Telepharmacy to your practice Follow me on social media: ➡️ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katrina-azer/ ➡️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pharmxcel ➡️Twitter: https://twitter.com/Kat_pharmacist The PharmXcel Podcast is a show for pharmacists who want to connect with why they did pharmacy and how to build a fulfilling career by addressing the opportunities and challenges that make us pharmacists—Pharmacists who signed up for pharmacy to help transform patient lives! Thanks for listening in—it means the world to me! Here is how you can support my mission: Give it a 5-star rating wherever you’re listening to it Share this with other Pharmacists who would enjoy it Subscribe to get notified of new episodes And please reach out if you have any questions or comments! Your feedback will help me bring you valuable content

In this compelling episode of the Sports Pharmacy Podcast, Dr. H engages in a thought-provoking conversation with integrative medicine specialist, Dr. Pamela Smith. Together, they explore the transformative potential of Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN) in combating chronic conditions, inflammatory diseases, hormonal imbalances and more. Dr. Smith shares her personal journey with hormone imbalances, her findings on the role of inflammation in disease, and how adopting unconventional treatments such as LDN has revolutionized her approach to comprehensive healthcare. Delving into the realm of mental health, they also explore how LDN's immune system modulation and anti-inflammatory properties offer promising results for conditions such as anxiety and depression. While some skepticism persists within the medical community regarding versatile medications, both Dr. Smith and Dr. H underline the importance of research-backed evidence in educating patients and healthcare providers alike.

We talk with Dr. Colin Banas, MD., Chief Medical Officer, DrFirst about the latest intelligence report on the state of healthcare. Nest we meet up with Dr. Christopher McCurdy, Ph.D., Professor And The Frank A. Duckworth Eminent Scholar Chair; Associate Dean For Faculty Development; Director Of The UF Translational Drug Development Core.

Hello my dear listeners, and welcome to season 7 of the Holistic Pharmacy Podcast! We are back for  a fresh new season after a short break for integration and recalibration after the winter holidays. I hope that you are all taking good care of yourselves and doing the visionary work now to plant seeds for a fruitful harvest in 2024. Without further ado, allow me to introduce my first guest of the season, who is a remarkable pharmacist and holistic practitioner who overcame countless challenges and is now helping others heal despite all obstacles. Her mission is to shatter the misconceptions about 'stress' and help people recognize their innate ability to be healthy and well. Seeing health in this new light influences effective brain responses that stimulate positive epigenetic modifications without altering the underlying DNA sequence. Recognized for breaking the code on stress and the legacy of degeneration, Tammy Davis is minimizing dis-ease management and raising the standard of healthcare. After 40+ years in the field which includes pharmacology, psychology, epigenetics, and aromatherapy she is an internationally celebrated pioneer and thought leader for her groundbreaking work and discovery of Revolutionary Aromatherapy and AROMA: an integrative mastermind plus academy. She is a Clinical Neuroaromatherapist, Coach, Author, Speaker, Consultant and Facilitator on a mission to end the normalization of stress and its impact on human health, including that of the unborn. Connect with Tammy L. Davis via: Email: tammy@beremarkablyhealthy.com  Website: Revolutionary Aromatherapy FB: Be Remarkably Healthy IG: @revolutionaryaromatherapy Linked In: Tammy Davis  Tammy is offering a complimentary 1:1 Q&A call and a sample list of essential oils with details on why they're not necessarily safe for listeners of this podcast. Email her and mention this episode to take advantage of this offer!