Pharmacy Podcast Network

Dr. Jena Quinn PharmD founder of Perfecting Peds and Chris Blackley CEO & Co-Founder – Prescryptive Health join us today.

o Overview of senior care marketplace, size, and shift to aging in place o In just a few years, 132 million will be aged 50 in older. There are just over 330 million in the U.S. currently so that represents about 1/3 of our current total population. o It’s no surprise that seniors what to age in their own homes. What we’ve seen through the COVID pandemic has accelerated this shift.  Nursing homes have been very hard hit; it has been vulnerable population  We’ve been socially conditioned to stay at home  And advancements in technology have made that a bit easier. You are even seeing in some areas Hospital care at home.  Family caregivers which are commonly in the sandwich generation are teleworking or having flexibilities that allow them to be available for caregiving more than in the past.  By 2035 – People over the age of 75 will reach 13.4 million  Now, for the next few years, we will see a dip in the number of patients aging into LTC settings. If you check out this graph which looks at the US population 80 years of age or older, then you see we should see a shift before the baby boomers hit SNF age. Axios article: https://www.axios.com/2023/01/12/more-in-home-care-options-risks The pandemic-fueled boom in home care could be replicating one of the most worrisome hazards in institutional settings: bloodstream infections from central lines. Driving the news: Home infusion therapy — whether for cancer drugs, antibiotics or other treatments — is becoming a preferred option for more patients. "In the home, it's the patients, or sometimes a family member, sometimes a friend, or sometimes a neighbor that is basically doing the same work," she said. That doesn't mean infection rates are higher outside the hospital, Keller said. “The best available data shows infections occur at a lower rate than in the hospital. But, because there are more and more people in home care, it is something we need to pay attention to,” Keller said. Special guests:  Dr. Bri MorrisPharmD Dr. Bri Morris has spent her career helping community and long-term care pharmacies thrive. Dr. Morris currently leads NCPA's education initiatives and Long-Term Care Division, as well as develops programs to assist community pharmacists in streamlining workflow to add enhanced services. Prior to this role, she led NCPA’s medication adherence programs, working to ensure medication adherence is a core competency of the pharmacy profession by empowering community pharmacists with the tools needed to make a measurable impact on the nation's $290 billion medication adherence problem. Dr. Steve Moore, PharmD  Steve Moore, owner of Condo Pharmacy in Plattsburgh, N.Y., has been named the 2019 Willard B. Simmons Independent Pharmacist of the Year and one of the '50 Most Influential People in Pharmacy for 2022 .  Moore took over the pharmacy from his parents in 2005, about getting provider status and going beyond filling bottles.

Today we talk about Pharmacy Ethics, Education & Resources (PEER), the impact on public health, and what Pharmacists should know about PEER. Today's special guests are Dixie Leikach. RPh, MBA, PRS, FACA who is the President and CEO of PEER – Pharmacy Ethics, Education and Resources.

What happens when the President of the Infusion Access Foundation and the Arizona Advocacy Chair of the American Diabetes Association discuss PBM interference in patient care with PUTTcast host Monique Whitney? An enlightening discussion on the science of biologics, the fake math behind PBM cost-savings claims, and how the PBM "legalized supply chain mafia" turns patients into collateral damage in favor of higher profits.   Guests: Brian Nyquist, President Infusion Access Foundation, President & CEO, National Infusion Center Association Julie Hoffman, Advocacy Chair, American Diabetes Association Arizona, Leadership Council member, Diabetes Coalition of Arizona

What do cells, seeds, and human potential have in common? The ability to grow and flourish! Seeds of Potentiality presents a nourishing framework for personal transformation that weaves the threads of awakening to creativity, the cultivation of mindfulness, and the celebration of the self into a fabric of internal strength. Dive into the life cycle of personal growth and experience the potential to shift the feelings of anxiety, frustration, and despair into an abundance of gratitude, joy, and peace. 

Join host Jenna Carmichael, PharmD on this episode of the Holistic Pharmacy Podcast, Journal Club Edition for a discussion on Prolonged Nightly Fasting and Breast Cancer Prognosis with guest Preet Mankoo, BScPharm, MSc, CCPA. Preet Mankoo is a Certified Professional Cancer Coach and Breast Cancer Expert with a 20+ year background in healthcare as a pharmacist. Preet combines her extensive knowledge of drug therapy with evidence-based complementary and integrative therapies to help her clients create and implement a cancer recovery plan. Her approach to cancer care is to address 4 key areas that affect cancer initiation, promotion, and progression - nutrition, environment, lifestyle, and mental/spiritual health - in order to encourage cancer recovery and discourage cancer recurrence. Preet's mission is to empower men and women with cancer around the globe with the tools and integrative strategies they need to formulate their own cancer recovery plan. Article Link: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4982776/ How to get in touch with Preet: Website: www.cancerrecoveryroadmap.com Email: preet@cancerrecoveryroadmap.com Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/breastcancerrecovery Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/cancercoaches Instagram: @cancercoachpreet Dr. Jenna Carmichael of Wobbly Arrow Wellness is a holistic oncology pharmacist and health coach. She works with women on the cancer journey looking for a different perspective on wellness. She combines her oncology knowledge and holistic healing methods of meditation, reiki, and yoga to help empower her clients to choose the path that works best for their goals. She also offers genetic testing services to get a true, personalized idea of how her clients process their medications for safe and effective therapy. Go to www.wobblyarrowwellness.com for more information on her services.

Acannability is a cooperative voice of education and quality standards and a source for accurate information on hemp and marijuana products. This group of medical professionals brings together trusted advisors, passionate experts and committed organizations to power the credibility of collective knowledge about cannabis as a part of different treatments. We're joined by CRx Podcast host Joe Friedman and Lisa Solomon Mann. Lisa has completed multiple certification courses on medical cannabis, training and studying alongside world-renowned scientists. She is often invited to curate cannabis education events, advise on programs for cannabis conferences, and serve as a moderator on a variety of cannabis panels. Lisa is actively involved with social equity and social justice organizations who support the cannabis industry. Learn more: https://acannability.com

Disclaimer: This podcast is not approved for CME credit. Every diabetes treatment plan is different, individual results may vary – nothing you hear on this podcast should be considered medical advice. All claims are supported by clinical evidence referenced in the show notes. For clinical study results, please refer to the Dexcom G6 User Guide. For product-related questions, please refer to the instructions for use. For complete safety information, go to dexcom.com/safety-information. Fingersticks required for diabetes treatment decisions if symptoms or expectations do not match readings. Smart devices are sold separately. For a list of compatible smart devices, visit: dexcom.com/compatibility. The Dexcom G6 Continuous Glucose Monitoring System (Dexcom G6 System) is a real time, continuous glucose monitoring device indicated for the management of diabetes in persons aged 2 years and older. Manisha Agarwal is a Dexcom employee and is a guest on this episode of the podcast. Dexcom G6 is covered for 3 out of 4 patients with T2D on mealtime insulin with commercial health insurance plans.*  Dexcom has three times more patients paying $0 than competing CGM systems 2  and is currently reimbursed by more than 97% of private insurance 1  as well as Medicare nationwide and Medicaid in 45 states. CMS has proposed expanding Medicare coverage for CGMs to include people who are treated with insulin at least once per day or who have a history of problematic hypoglycemia. For more information, click here. About Hello Dexcom Dexcom Provider website Dexcom G6 Prescribing Information Patient Assistance Program Patient Coverage Evaluator (PaCE) A tool for prescriber offices to confirm patient’s pharmacy coverage and determine prescribing pathway. Data from collaborator devices and products must be verified by those collaborator devices and products. Users should confirm data and connections with their collaborator devices and products. Brief Safety Statement Failure to use the Dexcom G6 Continuous Glucose Monitoring System (G6) and its components according to the instructions for use provided with your device and available at https://www.dexcom.com/safety-information and to properly consider all indications, contraindications, warnings, precautions, and cautions in those instructions for use may result in you missing a severe hypoglycemia (low blood glucose) or hyperglycemia (high blood glucose) occurrence and/or making a treatment decision that may result in injury. If your glucose alerts and readings from the G6 do not match symptoms or expectations or you’re taking over the recommended maximum dosage amount of 1000mg of acetaminophen every 6 hours, use a blood glucose meter to make diabetes treatment decisions. Seek medical advice and attention when appropriate, including for any medical emergency. Dexcom Clarity Safety Information The web-based Dexcom Clarity software is intended for use by both home users and healthcare professionals to assist people with diabetes and their healthcare professionals in the review, analysis, and evaluation of historical CGM data to support effective diabetes management. It is intended for use as an accessory to Dexcom CGM devices with data interface capabilities. Caution: The software does not provide any medical advice and should not be used for that purpose. Home users must consult a healthcare professional before making any medical interpretation and therapy adjustments from the information in the software. Caution: Healthcare professionals should use information in the software in conjunction with other clinical information available to them. Caution: Federal (US) law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a licensed healthcare professional. Dexcom, Dexcom Follow, Dexcom Clarity, and Dexcom Share are registered trademarks of Dexcom, Inc. in the U.S., and may be registered in other countries.

A residency is a postgraduate training program, which allows the resident to perform as a licensed practitioner but to train under the supervision of an experienced preceptor. The cornerstones of any pharmacy practice residency include direct patient care and practice management. Tony Guerra & Todd Eury talk about the state of pharmacy residency and what the future holds for the current process and the statistics based on pharmacy school enrollment & the changes technology is making in the residency process. From Drake University:   Dr. Tony Guerra shines as an innovative practitioner in a non-traditional pharmacy practice setting where he integrates his background in English with his knowledge of the pharmacy profession. His passion to help current pharmacy students reach their full potential through developing audiobooks, podcasts, and other helpful resources has allowed him to make a lasting impact on his audience. His experiences, expertise, and willingness to push the boundaries of what innovation entails has helped him succeed in his niche where English meets pharmacy.   Dr. Guerra has worked as a full-time instructor at Des Moines Area Community College for 11 years where he teaches chemistry and pharmacology to future healthcare practitioners. He also serves as an APPE preceptor for both Drake University and University of Iowa student pharmacists to help them gain confidence both in front of the classroom in addition to perfecting students’ letters of intent, CV, and teaching philosophy.

FRIDAY JANUARY 6TH 2023  Here we go! Our first official episode of the weekly podcast, ‘This Week in Pharmacy’ #TWIRx, pronounced Twerks, for the cool kids. The weekly broadcast will feature latest news happening in the pharmacy industry, cover upcoming conferences, review other pharmacy profession events, and have a special guest participate in the discussions centered around a weekly theme. Podcasting veteran and CEO of the PPN, Todd S. Eury will be hosting #TWIRx and will be welcoming subject matter experts on academia, technology, medication advancements, clinical trials innovation, and a list of endless topics about Pharmacists and Pharmacy care. This episode is about the new show’s format and ideas. We talk about trends, the future of the pharmacy profession, and we ask ‘Kevin D. Jones’ what he’s thinking about!  Shoutout to the #TwitteRx Tweeters, we preface ‘The Pharmacy 50’ awards announced this Monday January 9th, and set the stage for next week with Joe Delaney with First Class Returns. Thank you to RxSafe & the U.S. PhArmy for sponsoring today’s launch episode, please buy a shirt to help support our Veterans and their Pharmacy care: USPhArmy.com