Pharmacy Podcast Network

Pharmacies are where caregivers can be connected to the resources they need to care for loved ones. In fact, according to AARP — the nation’s largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering Americans 50 and older to choose how they live as they age — pharmacists rank higher than doctors as the number-one resource consumers call or visit as they’re thrust into a caregiving role. This all begs to reason that independent pharmacies represent a fundamental link to the care a caregiver is providing.  Cardinal Health representative Kim Stokell, from our Consumer Health Division, sits down with Greg Klem, vice president of Strategic Marketing and Partnerships, and Reema Jweied-Guegel, director, Enterprise Strategic Relationships, AARP, to chat about opportunities for independent pharmacies to deliver resources to their patients and customers in this steadfastly-growing caregiving space.  Together, Greg and Reema talk about AARP’s 2023 report, Valuing the Invaluable, where they profile “who” caregivers “are,” today and the challenges they face. The report also looks at recent developments, promising federal and state policies that support family caregivers, and promising practices in the public and private sectors.  Listen in as Greg and Reema share and cite best practices and tips for independent pharmacies to connect with — and understand — today’s caregiver concerns and behaviors, i.e., what they’re buying, their needs, and how to deliver on those needs.

A few years back, I found myself grappling with an unforeseen identity shift. After three years of passionately producing the Pharmacist Diaries Podcast, what began as a simple podcast had morphed into a promising brand, a realisation that sent me spiraling into an entrepreneurial mindset. This pivotal transition wasn't easy, but it was necessary to fully embrace my potential as a business owner. I was no longer just a pharmacist with a podcast, but an entrepreneur with a brand that could impact lives beyond content creation.   Join me in this riveting episode as Yasir Sacranie, CEO of Micropharm, and I candidly delve into our personal journeys of transforming from content creators to business owners. We unravel the intricate process of starting small, growing steadily, and the crucial role of providing value through products and services.    We share insights into the practical aspects of podcasting, discussing the shift from audio to video and the crucial decisions we had to make. And as the saying goes, "No pain, no gain." We touch on the challenges of juggling multiple roles, contemplate reducing work hours to focus more on our passion projects, and stress the importance of believing in the brand you're building.    This is more than just a conversation; it’s a revelation of our entrepreneurial journey. Tune in, and let's explore this together! SUPPORT THE PODCAST: As I continue to grow and evolve this podcast, I am committed to bringing you inspiring and empowering content. But in order to do that, I need your support. I've set up a Buy Me a Coffee donation page where you have the opportunity donate a coffee (£5). You'll be helping us invest in the infrastructure, equipment, and team needed to take Pharmacist Diaries to the next level. With your help, we can continue to inspire and empower pharmacists around the world, and create a community that supports and uplifts one another.  https://www.buymeacoffee.com/pharmdiaries LISTEN/SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/pharmacist-diaries/id1517069483 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/72vLubufbwSZenhI7wQRy1 Google Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8yNDVkYTIwNC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== CONNECT WITH ME: Website: https://www.pharmacistdiaries.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pharmacistdiariesuk/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pharmacistdiariesuk LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anisha-patel-a95b9562/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/PharmDiariesUK Email: info@pharmacistdiaries.com CONNECT WITH YASIR LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yasir-sacranie/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/micropharm/  MicroPharm Website: https://www.micropharm.uk/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MicroPharm/featured Twitter: https://twitter.com/MicroPharmOrg  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@micropharm  FILMED AND EDITED BY: Sunjay Vyas: https://www.sunjav.uk/ NEW TO PHARMACIST DIARIES: Hi, I’m Anisha Patel. I’m the creator and host of the Pharmacist Diaries Podcast. I am a Specialist Paediatric Pharmacist at Evelina London Childrens' Hospital and a Senior Lecturer with at King's College London. I am also a mother of two children, Lilyanna and Kai, and wife to an incredibly supportive and loving husband, Sunjay Vyas.  If you want to know more, visit https://www.pharmacistdiaries.com/ SIGN UP to my NEWSLETTER via my website so you’ll be the first to know when new episodes are being released. You’ll also receive regular inspiration, tips, tools, and free content. #AnishaPatel #PharmacistDiaries

The PBM Express Scripts recently asked to convene an independent pharmacy advisory group to determine how PBMs could be better “partners” with independent pharmacies - PUTT responded with a comprehensive letter outlining many of the issues pharmacies confront in their daily dealings with PBM “partnerships”... this month, the PUTTcast is taking that conversation a step further.   Join Monique Whitney, PUTT President Deborah Keaveny, and special guest pharmacy owners EpicRx CEO Brian Hose, and MPA past President Jerry Callahan as they take a deep dive into pharmacy/PBM business relationships, including how they affect:  drug pricing;  patient care;  all forms of pharmacy including the chains, and;  why FTC and legislative intervention is critical to addressing many of the issues.    Because, to quote PUTT President Deborah Keaveny, “no pharmacy can provide quality patient care if it cannot generate sufficient revenue to conduct its daily operations.”   To read PUTT’s official letter to Express Scripts click here  

RxSafe was pleased to sponsor How Specialty Pharmacies are Revolutionizing Patient Compliance.  Hosted by Todd Eury, publisher of the Pharmacy Podcast Network, the webinar included guests: •    Brad Livingstone, PharmD, Owner, Sound Specialty Pharmacy •    Matt Gilbert, VP of Strategic Accounts, RxSafe “Pharmacy runs through this guy's veins,” says Eury, speaking of Brad Livingstone. “He's been expanding his pharmacy businesses from compounding to community pharmacy, specialty, mixed long-term care, and the services that have been critical to the communities where he operates.”

Happy Pharmacy Friday This Week In Pharmacy, our first interview is with Alexandria Arnett Pharm. D Candidate (class of 2025)  ACVP Student Pharmacist Board Member   Thank you Framework LTC for supporting our Pharmacists! Tune in to their monthly podcast at https://frameworkltc.com/podcast   Our second interview, Dr. Nhu Truong, PharmD Dr. Nhu Truong is a Functional Medicine/Holistic Practitioner, an Admission Advisor for the STORRIE Institute, and a concierge for the Burn Out to All Out team. With 13 years of experience as a Clinical Pharmacist in Corporate America, she understands the challenges of being a super-working mom and an overachieving clinician and entrepreneur, which took a toll on her health. Mindfulness is the practice of being present in the moment, cultivating self-awareness, and embracing a non-judgmental attitude. It's a powerful tool that can help you navigate the complexities of your career with grace and resilience. Here's how: Stress Reduction: Mindfulness techniques can reduce stress levels, helping you stay calm and composed even in high-pressure situations. Enhanced Focus: By training your mind to be present, you can improve your concentration and productivity. Improved Decision-Making: Mindfulness allows you to make better decisions by fostering clarity and reducing the influence of impulsive reactions. Increased Creativity: Embracing mindfulness can unlock your creative potential, enabling you to find innovative solutions to challenges. Work-Life Balance: Achieving a balance between your career and personal life becomes more attainable as mindfulness helps you set boundaries and prioritize self-care. Dr. Luana Colloca, a physician-scientist at the University of Maryland, Baltimore, calls this our “inner pharmacy.” Just expecting to feel better can cause the release of these substances. “Our mindset is so critical,” Colloca says, “because our thoughts are not independent from our bodies’ responses.” The placebo effect can be powerful. It can help with pain, fatigue, depression, anxiety, or nausea. But our inner pharmacy can’t treat everything. It can’t, for instance, make tumors go away, lower your cholesterol, or get rid of infections. https://newsinhealth.nih.gov/2023/01/powerful-placebo#:~:text=The%20placebo%20effect%20can%20be,or%20get%20rid%20of%20infections.

Exploration of the pharmacology, efficacy and safety, drug interactions, and side effects of mitragynia speciosa Footnotes: For more on how to help our nation’s veterans: https://www.va.gov/REACH/ Veteran crisis line: Dial 988 and press 1. Or text 838255. Seasonal Affectiveness Disorder. National Institute of Mental Health. https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/seasonal-affective-disorder Kentucky Ibogaine Initiative: https://www.kentuckyibogaineinitiative.com/ Huberman, Andrew. Mental Health Toolkit: Tools to bolster your mood and mental health. Huberman Lab [podcast]. 30 Oct 2023 References on Kratom: FDA and Kratom. https://www.fda.gov/news-events/public-health-focus/fda-and-kratom. 21 July 2023. Gandhi D, et al. Kratom induced severe cholestatic liver injury histologically mimicking primary biliary cholangitis: a case report. World Journal of Hepatology. 27 Oct 2020; 12(10): 863-869. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7643221/ Gianutsos G. The DEA Changes its mind on Kratom. https://www.uspharmacist.com/article/the-dea-changes-its-mind-on-kratom#:~:text=In%20making%20this%20determination%20on,safety%20for%20use%20under%20medical. US Pharmacist. 17 March 2017 Happy Hippo. https://happyhippo.com/blogs/kratom-blog/the-benefits-of-agmatine-sulfate-as-a-kratom-potentiator Jentsch MJ, Pippin MM. Kratom. Stat Pearls. 28 August 2023. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK585120/ Kratom. Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database. Updated 6 June 2023. Kratom. California Poison Control System. 22 June 2016. Rexer B. Is Kratom legal? Kratom legality by state. Sprout Health Group. https://www.sprouthealthgroup.com/substances/is-kratom-legal-by-state/ Settle A and Yang C. A Case of Severe Kratom Addiction Contributing to a Suicide Attempt. Cureus. 2022 Sept; 14(9): e29698. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9616552/ Ya K, et al. Pharmacokinetics of mitragynine, a major analgesic alkaloid in kratom: a systematic review. 2019(43): 73-82. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1876201819302114

The Pharmacy Podcast Network was a press & media partner for the NCPA 2023 Annual Tradeshow & Convention. This episode is brought to you by the Independent Pharmacy Coalition (IPCRx)   Listen to the interviews with leaders in community pharmacy.   Guests: John Covello, Director of Government Relations at IPC. Kelli Stovall, RPh, VP of Pharmacy Services at IPC Ken Thai, CEO at 986 Pharmacy Marie Wilda, Founder/CEO at Lenkai

The Pharmacy Podcast Network was a press & media partner for the NCPA 2023 Annual Tradeshow & Convention. This episode is brought to you by RealValueRx.   Listen to the interviews with leaders in community pharmacy.   Guests: Dr. Mark Fulton - Framework LTC/Host of Framework Focus Podcast Eileen Craker - EzScriptRx  Heidi Polek  Jessica Socorro

Healthy Skin and Hair: Dermatology Insights from Top Online Platform Our physical appearance greatly impacts our confidence and emotional health, making skin and hair care an integral part of overall wellness. Join us in this episode of the Sports Pharmacy Podcast as we delve into these aspects with none other than Board-certified dermatologist, Dr. Erine Kupetsky. She sheds light on the importance of maintaining a holistic routine for skin and hair care, emphasizing the need for preventive and timely treatments. In light of the pandemic, telehealth services have seen an exponential rise, and dermatology is no exception. Dr. Kupetsky talks about the unique initiative, National TeleDerm, an online telehealth service that's making quality dermatological consultations accessible across 35 states. She also shares her insight into the importance of personalized and comprehensive telehealth services for patients, something that National TeleDerm strives to achieve.

This is part one of the three-part FrameworkLTC User Conference Post-Show series. This series is hosted by the Pharmacy Podcast Network’s own Todd Eury. In this series, Todd chats with SoftWriters’ team members, exhibitors, partners, and conference attendees live from the show floor. This episode features Aaron Nalick, Matt Lewis, Paula Carlock, Simon Beeny, and Scott Beatty.