Pharmacy Podcast Network

This Week in Pharmacy we talk to Dr. Charles Bell and Andrea Corner, PharmD with CereCore. These pharmacists work with EHR technology which provides healthcare IT services such as EHR implementation, staff augmentation, clinical and technical support to hospitals. This is an example who pharmacists are impacting all facets of healthcare, including electronic health record's technology, workflow, and implementation for better patient care.   

Dr. Laura Finn - BCGP, independent consultant pharmacist, Presenter at the ASCP 2023 Annual Meeting Dr. Scott Stewart:  linkedin.com/in/scott-stewart-34973870   Dr. Tamara Ruggles:  linkedin.com/in/tamara-ruggles-491882251 Institute for Safe Medication Practices:  https://www.ismp.org/ Volume discrepancy of liquid controlled medications (page 348):  https://www.cms.gov/files/document/r211soma.pdf

In 2023, 16% of shoppers in independent drugstores contribute to two-thirds of the store’s dollar sales.  Nielsen representatives Hilary Hilary Hainsworth Smith, Associate Director, U.S. Retail Analytics Group, and Jaquelyn Flam who oversees their U.S. Retail Division for drug, beauty and over-the-counter (OTC) services, spoke with our Cardinal Health Consumer Health Division representatives, Jason Dulgar at our annual Cardinal Health Retail Business Conference (RBC), about today’s independent drug store shopper, i.e., their shopping behaviors, their demographic, the types of products they choose, and the critical distinction between a “light shopper” vs. “large shopper.”  In this podcast, Hilary and Jaquelyn address how these shopping factors and behaviors impact independent drug retailers. They start with an analysis at a macro level to help independent drug retailers understand the market trends that are impacting pharmacy shoppers. They also address “who” that shopper is in independent drug retail today, how it’s changed over recent years, and the macro trends impacting these shoppers.  As they bring us to the conclusion of sharing their vast and helpful insights, they address how independent drug retailers can also operationalize these insights. It’s a podcast not to miss.  Listen — and learn! — today.

CVS Pharmacist's have had enough. “Pharmacists all over the nation have talked about, joked about, wanted to, wished that we could do things like this,” one of the walkout organizers told USA TODAY. “I know the pharmacists in this district – a lot of us have worked together for a long time, and we just decided we’ve had enough.”  The Nation has heard loud and clear from #Pharmacists in Kansas City and Missouri that the working conditions at CVS Pharmacies is not safe for Pharmacists, Techs, and most importantly Patients.  We're joined by 'Would Your Like Shots with That' Marie Wilda   and 'Pizza Is Not Working' Dr. Candace Olusola PharmD collaborators on 'This Week in Pharmacy'  New boost

Mark "Pain Guy" Garofoli, PharmD, MBA, BCGP, CPE, CTTS Red Light, Green Light, GO! On this episode of the Pain Pod, we discuss the infamous DEA Red Flags, their respective color, where to find them documented, and the multitude of other general controlled substance concerns. We all have our stories, so this episode is right up everyone’s alley. Come one, come all, to the Pain Pod!!! Pain Guy • www.painguy.us Pain Guy’s Practical Pain Management “Controlled Substance Concerns” Article • Garofoli MP, “Prescribing and Dispensing Controlled Substances: When to Pump the Brakes”. Practical Pain Management. 2022; 22(6). • https://www.practicalpainmanagement.com/issue202206/prescribing-and-dispensing-controlled-substances-when-to-pump-the-brakes Drug Topics Chain Pharmacies Red Flags Article • https://www.drugtopics.com/view/national-pharmacy-chain-opioid-settlements-poised-to-affect-independent-pharmacies

It’s always a joy to have incredible conversations with incredible people on this podcast. Today I am interviewing a dear colleague and co-author of the book Beyond the Counter, and we discuss why it's so important to take care of your body, and mind NOW. You're either paying for prevention now, or treatment later. Dr. Melissa Hetrick, PharmD, BCPS, is a clinical staff pharmacist at Lehigh Valley Health Network, and a Sales Coordinator at The Juice Plus + Company. She is currently a clinical pharmacist for the Integrative Care Coordination team, a division of Population Health, at Lehigh Valley Health Network. She has previously practiced within the inpatient setting for the first 15 years of her career focusing on areas such as pediatrics, parenteral nutrition, operating room satellite, and intravenous compounding as well as specializing in Hematology/Oncology at the LVHN Topper Cancer Institute for the past 5 years. Dr. Hetrick guides hard-working women down a clear path of health and wellness, replacing unfavorable habits with simple changes to attain confidence and balance. Her dream is to help these women and their families learn how to prevent disease with food as their medicine, rather than treating it with an overload of prescription medications. Tune into the episode to hear how even “bad” things can have silver linings and share this with a friend who may be struggling! For more information on joining Dr. Hetrick’s mission and finding healing for yourself, connect with Melissa for downloadable recipes and samples via: Email: Melissa_HealthyHabits@outlook.com. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@healthyhabitswiththesister2222  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-hetrick-195629218/  Products mentioned JuicePlus: https://mhetrick.juiceplus.com/us/en  Tower Garden: https://mhetrick.towergarden.com/

The Doctor Patient Forum is a non-partisan, community-based organization that works to support pain patients and their physicians with access to lifesaving pain relief and to mitigate the harmful effects of efforts to curb liberal prescribing and overdose. With a focus on disabled people, those in chronic pain, and physicians who work with them, DPF provides information, practical tools, and policy analysis to strengthen patient-centered safe and appropriate medical support and advocates for approaches that reduce increasingly common suffering and death resulting from non-consensual medication reduction or termination of care.   Raising Awareness and Improving Conditions For:  • Pain patients facing non-consensual medication reduction  • Termination of treatment  • Untreated pain Well-intended responses to the overdose crisis by state and federal authorities have caused unintended harmful consequences including patient dismissal / termination of care and forced/non-consensual opioid and benzodiazepine tapers, which have led to a crisis of medically abandoned patients, suffering, and even death. Guests:  Claudia A. Merandi  DPF Board Member, Executive Director, President Beverly Schechtman  DPF Board Member, Director, Vice President

An intro to the "spirit molecule" and "the toad" plus safety and ethical considerations around their use   ***Please take a couple minutes to complete a brief survey about the podcast here. If you have any specific open ended feedback for the podcast, please feel free to leave a comment below or email at cburns@neuralpharm.net*** References: “Ayahuasca and 5 Me-ODMT.” UC Berkeley Center for the Science of Psychedelics. Last accessed 28 Sept 2023. https://psychedelics.berkeley.edu/substance/ayahuasca/ Bernal A, et al. Reactivations after 5-methoxy-N,N-dimethyltryptamine use in naturalistic settings: an initial exploratory analysis of the phenomenon’s predictors and its emotional valence. Frontiers in Psychiatry. 2022; 13: 1049643 Halberstadt A. Dimethyltryptamine: Possible Endogenous Ligand of the Sigma-1 Receptor. MAPS bulletin: Spring 2011 volume 21, number 1. https://maps.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/v21n1-56to58-1.pdf Niznansky L, et al. Ayahuasca as a Decoction Applied to Human: Analytical Methods, Pharmacology, and Potential Toxic Effects. Journal of Clinical Medicine. 2022; 11(4): 1147. https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/11/4/1147 Paredes R. DMT vs Ayahuasca: is one better than the other? Mind Better. 17 Aug 2022. https://mindbetter.com/dmt-vs-ayahuasca/ Reckweg J, et al. A phase 1/2 trial to assess safety and efficacy of a vaporized 5-methoxy N,N-dimethyltryptamine formulation (GH001) in patients with treatment resistant depression. Frontiers in Psychiatry. 2023; 14: 1133414. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10319409/ Smith, Patrick. Ayahuasca vs DMT. Third Wave. 30 April 2023 (accessed 28 Sept 2023). https://thethirdwave.co/ayahuasca-vs-dmt/ Thomas, SS. Ayahuasa vs DMT: Unveiling the Differences and Similarities. Psychable. 23 April 2021. https://psychable.com/ayahuasca/ayahuasca-vs-dmt-whats-the-difference

In this episode: I delve deep into our identities beyond being Pharmacists. How society’s expectations shape our identities How being your true self beyond pharmacy will help you build a fulfilling career in many ways. References: Book - A New Earth by Eckhart Tolle Visit www.katrinaazer.com to find out how I can help you: 👉 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 & 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.

#Pharmacists play a crucial role in healthcare, and they can leverage emerging fields like #epigenetics and an understanding of sex hormones to provide more personalized and effective care to their patients.   By incorporating epigenetic information into medication management, pharmacists tailor drug regimens based on an individual's unique genetic and epigenetic profiles, optimizing treatment outcomes and minimizing adverse effects. Additionally, a deep understanding of sex hormones allows pharmacists to address gender-specific medication needs, ensuring that therapies are both safe and efficacious.   Furthermore, continuous education is vital for pharmacists to stay updated with the latest advancements in these areas, enabling them to offer cutting-edge pharmaceutical services that enhance patient well-being and contribute to the evolution of modern healthcare.   #Epigenetics, Sex Hormones and Functional Spirit Science The #SexPharmD, Dr. Nadia Archambault interviews Dr. Dr. Jenna W. Clack   https://www.visionaryintuitiveproductions.com/