Pharmacy Podcast Network

According to the National Conference of State Legislatures, 171 pieces of PBM legislation have been filed in 40 states this session. Listen in as PUTT Executive Director Monique Whitney, APRx VP of Government Affairs Michael Wright, and PUTT Board VP Lauren Young, discuss what's in the hopper, on the horizon, and why continuing to advocate throughout legislation's dynamic process is so important.

Join Nicolle Mcclure and Monique Whiney as they discuss how PUTT helps independent pharmacies navigate the complicated world of PBMs. Monique shares ideas of how pharmacy owners can get involved with PUTT or at the state level.  https://www.truthrx.org/  

This episode of the Surescripts Podcast Series will focus on the evolving role of the pharmacist in care for patients with multiple sclerosis, specialty patient access to care, and the improvement Surescripts is seeing through the use of electronic solutions. Specifically, the podcast guests will dive into how specialty pharmacists help patients achieve the best health outcomes by providing timely prescriptions, helping pharmacies and patients manage care. Finally, the episode will highlight how tools at the pharmacy (Specialty Patient Enrollment, Electronic Prior Authorization, Specialty Medications Gateway) enable patients to start therapy faster and give specialty pharmacists more time to serve as trusted partners and resources for patients with serious and complex illnesses.

Chris Schaffner, owner of Schaffner Pharmacy explains how he is successfully providing enhanced clinical services to people, and, getting paid for providing the service.  He shares the microphone with Tara Pfund of AssureCare, the company that has provided the tools for making this possible.  He also talks about a business book, Extreme Ownership, that he says has provided him with valuable information on how to build a world class pharmacy team.  One that allowed his pharmacy to be selected as the best pharmacy in his county.  www.assurecare.com

Axys® is long-term care's first cloud-based pharmacy management system – and that’s a difference that matters. Having the latest technology is an undeniable advantage as the healthcare industry changes. Tune in for a candid conversation with RedSail Technologies® own Jon Bell, CPM, Director of Product Management, and Tyler Daniel, Regional Sales Manager, as they discuss the future of pharmacy management and the distinct benefits of Axys.   Learn more and schedule a discovery call to see how Axys fits your pharmacy: https://www.integragroup.com/axys/

Thoughts on store hour cuts and a conversation with Dr. Ify Yvonne, PharmD regarding possible solutions to expand retail-level harm-reduction interventions and empower pharmacists/techs to offer education, resources, and support with less red-tape. Help send #PINW to APhA 2023: https://rphally.com/donations?mibextid=Zxz2cZ ----- Podcast guest application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeMUn7ug89jAYra8rQrOWunv5i86ptm5givmF2rhZm2iJINbQ/viewform Pharmacy story submissions: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScfZgl4hv2hk4FspPBVgydqn1P3vbzyhoKYEXI2fSORq4EBsA/viewform Pharmacy spotlight submissions: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc5lJKcevtedIJe_UQOzhOl-sEFWay-M4oo7meB4FVJAKGJjg/viewform PINW contact list by state: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-o4Vg0qRxZLLRKB5jiAXl5MW16p-8Omz9DOuWaJkg-U/edit?usp=sharing ----- Host info: Website: www.CandaceOlusola.com IG: www.instagram.com/CandaceOlusola YT: https://youtube.com/@CandaceOlusola FB: www.facebook.com/CandaceOlusola TT: www.tiktok.com/@CandaceOlusola Twitter: www.twitter.com/CandaceOlusola LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/Candace-Olusola   This Episode is sponsored by Omnipod: Visit Omnipod.com for more information.

The Pharmacy Podcast Network has released a 7-part series in partnership with the Pennsylvania Pharmacists Association designed to help community pharmacists implement change and practice transformation. The ‘Let’s Talk Stigma’ podcast miniseries is designed to equip community-based pharmacists to provide culturally sensitive care to individuals with opioid use disorders.    Today's guests were instrumental in the creation of this series.  Alyssa Khieu, Student Pharmacist at the University of Pittsburgh Logan Kissell, PharmD    This podcast miniseries was developed by the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy in collaboration with Duquesne University School of Pharmacy and paid for through CDC grant funding provided by the Allegheny County Health Department to the University of Pittsburgh and Duquesne University Schools of Pharmacy. Podcasts as a Method to Deliver Education on Stigma Surrounding Opioid Use Disorder by Logan M. Kissell Kim C. Coley Alyssa S. Khieu Elizabeth J. Bunk Sophia M. C. Herbert Joni C. Carroll  1 The Hometown Pharmacy, Poland, OH 44514, USA 2 Department of Pharmacy and Therapeutics, University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy, Pittsburgh, PA 15261, USA 3 Center for Integrative Health, Duquesne University School of Pharmacy, Pittsburgh, PA 15282, USA * Author to whom correspondence should be addressed. Pharmacy 2022, 10(6), 161; https://doi.org/10.3390/pharmacy10060161 Received: 1 October 2022 / Revised: 8 November 2022 / Accepted: 9 November 2022 / Published: 29 November 2022

Pediatric Pharmacy Association commissioned a team to create the Key Potentially Inappropriate Drugs in Pediatrics (KIDs) List, an open-access, evidence-based reference aimed at improving medication safety in children.   The KIDs List has several potential uses in clinical practice, including incorporating it into electronic health record safety alerts and using it as a clinical reference or teaching tool.     This episode is sponsored by FRAMEWORK LTC. For more information visit frameworkltc.com

On 'This Week in Pharmacy' we talk with Shawn Bjorndal, PharmD, founder of RphAlly - the only online chat room & networking environment built specifically for the Profession of Pharmacy. Pharmacists Must Network to Thrive

Dr. John Kim, Pharm.D., FAARFM is a functional medicine pharmacist and the Owner/Pharmacist In Charge at Robinson Wellness Pharmacy. He has been in clinical practice for 15 years and he has been a foremost voice in health, wellness, and preventative medicine. He received his Doctorate in Pharmacy from Rutgers University with High Honors and trained in Functional Medicine from the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M). Dr. John actively lectures throughout the country and is an influencer within the functional medicine world to educate and empower everyday people to live a healthy fulfilling life. His message is Doctor of the Future is You - the patient. Connect with Dr. John via: Instagram: @dr.john.pharmd www.drkimwellness.com Get the free Ebook here: https://m.drkimwellness.com/optin1676483017829