Pharmacy Podcast Network

Community pharmacists are often overlooked for the vital roles they play in our health care system. But in the public health emergency of the last 2 years, community pharmacies have come out of the shadows to lead the fight against COVID-19.  Community pharmacies became coronavirus test sites early in the pandemic, at a time when the country was short on testing and there were long lines at drive-through testing sites. Later, they led the campaign to protect Americans by inoculating millions. Pharmacies are ready to play bigger roles in our healthcare system and it starts with blood testing. Assess overall patient wellness Identify at-risk individuals and influence preventive lifestyle changes Detect chronic disease and pre-existing conditions Satisfy growing demand for convenient walk-in healthcare support

In this episode of Let’s Talk Stigma we discuss what stimulant use is, the stigma people who have stimulant use disorders face, and how it differs from opioid use. We are also joined by Foundation of Hope, an interfaith organization that focuses on providing resources for presently and formerly incarcerated individuals. We talk with them about how substance use affects formerly incarcerated individuals and the added stigma that comes with being incarcerated and using substances.   Speakers: Logan Kissell, PharmD | Clinical Pharmacist |The Hometown Pharmacy Janet Astle, RPh, Ed.D. | Assistant Dean of Students | Duquesne University School of Pharmacy Ashley Smith, PharmD | Detox Unit Pharmacist | UPMC McKeesport Harrison Ferro, PharmD | PGY-1 Resident | UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital Mica Williams, JD | Adult Diversion Program Director | Foundation of Hope MaryAnn Patton, MA | Adult Diversion Program Case Manager | Foundation of Hope   Podcast Creative Team (content, editing, production): Joni C. Carroll, PharmD, BCACP, CTTS  | Assistant Professor, Pharmacy and Therapeutics |University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy Logan Kissell, PharmD | Clinical Pharmacist |The Hometown Pharmacy Alyssa Khieu, PharmD Class of 2025, University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy Elizabeth Bunk, PharmD | Manager, Center for Pharmacy Care |Duquesne University School of Pharmacy   Music Production: John Carroll

Conversations surrounding substance use often focus on one substance individually, like opioids or stimulants, but often do not acknowledge that many people who use substances will use multiple substances. How do we medically treat people who use multiple substances simultaneously? What are stigmas that come with polysubstance use? We are also joined by Bridge Outreach, an organization that provides resources and support for people experiencing homelessness, to discuss the added layers of stigma and barriers to care that people who use substances and are experiencing homelessness face.   Speakers: Logan Kissell, PharmD | Clinical Pharmacist |The Hometown Pharmacy Janet Astle, RPh, Ed.D. | Assistant Dean of Students | Duquesne University School of Pharmacy Holly Lassilla, RPh, Dr.P.H, MPH, MSEd | Associate Professor | Duquesne University School of Pharmacy Harrison Ferro, PharmD | PGY-1 Resident | UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital David Lettrich | Director | Bridge Outreach Lauren Ballew | Harm Reduction and Connection to Care Specialist | Bridge Outreach   Podcast Creative Team (content, editing, production): Joni C. Carroll, PharmD, BCACP, CTTS  | Assistant Professor, Pharmacy and Therapeutics |University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy Logan Kissell, PharmD | Clinical Pharmacist |The Hometown Pharmacy Alyssa Khieu, PharmD Class of 2025, University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy Elizabeth Bunk, PharmD | Manager, Center for Pharmacy Care |Duquesne University School of Pharmacy   Music Production: John Carroll

Jena Quinn, PharmD, BCPPS, is an expert pediatric pharmacist. She developed the vision for Perfecting Peds based on her extensive background in medication management of pediatric population, personal love for children and her desire to optimize more children’s medical profile. She has 10 years of safe medication management and direct patient care experience in the pharmacy field with a wide-ranging background in developing, enhancing and managing clinical consulting programs. Dr. Quinn earned both her Doctoral degrees with high honors from the Ernest Mario school of Pharmacy. She is a nationally Board-Certified Pediatric Pharmacist. She is also a mom to three adorable little girls, Hadley, Peyton and Avery. https://www.perfectingpeds.com/ jquinn@perfectingpeds.com

The educational objectives are: • Review the pathophysiology of atopic dermatitis (AD) as well as the efficacy and safety data for topical JAK inhibitors that are approved and in development • Discuss the role of pharmacists as a part of the care team for patients with AD as well as the key counseling points and monitoring parameters   Faculty: Dennis Williams Moderator: Jamie McConaha

Sandy Canally is a nurse and an entrepreneur and she understands the many opportunities pharmacies are missing by not becoming accredited or certified to provide health care services. She founded the Compliance Team, a privately held, nationally recognized healthcare accreditation firm with the idea that accreditation doesn't need to be complicated. In this episode Sandy talks about ways pharmacies can take the lead in the patient centered pharmacy home, benefit from DMEPOS accreditation and implement point of care testing.

Host Jason Callori talks with independent pharmacy owner Ashley Romero about how she has simplified the complexities of managing third-party reimbursements and found thousands in unclaimed reimbursements with Cardinal Health™ Reconciliation. 

Today I have a returning guest on the show, Dr. Frieda Wiley, who was on Episode 15 of Season 4. (Listen here: https://www.drmarinabuksov.com/s04e15-writing-your-own-path-w-dr-frieda-wiley/) We talk about the impact of working from home, and what it means for our overall well being, productivity, and social norms - both pre- and post-pandemic. Frieda Wiley, PharmD, suffered some hard knocks working from home, so she’s written a book to guide how to handle this emerging trend and paradigm - from personal experience. The COVID-19 pandemic has forever changed the world in many ways—and some for the better. For one thing, it created a safe space for people to finally have some very candid conversations about mental health. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Wiley found herself struggling with mental and physical health while working remotely, and it took her months to discover solutions and recuperate. In her book, “Telecommuting Psychosis: From surviving to thriving while working in your pajama pants,” Dr. Wiley shares her fool-proof tips on how to manage your time, be more productive, set healthy professional boundaries, and protect (and possibly improve) your physical and emotional health. She also shares the research to support it. Whether you’re a single Generation X-er or a busy parent managing a household, this book offers solutions for everyone to thrive in a remote environment. Dr. Frieda Wiley is a licensed pharmacist-turned-freelance medical writer and medical journalist who has written for O, The Oprah Magazine, US News & World Report, Merck, and the National Institutes of Health. She was recently based in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. Learn more about the book and preorder here: https://friedawiley.com/books/ (Coming soon to Amazon!)

Panelists: Dr. Ken Thai, PharmD Scotty Sykes, CPA Bonnie Bond, CPA Important Considerations for End of Year Tax Planning Section 179 and More Now is the time of year when people start thinking about how to wrap up their tax year in the best way possible. End of year tax planning is key to this process. Section 179 is especially appealing because small businesses have the ability to deduct the full purchase price of equipment or software the year the equipment is purchased and deduct the full purchase price from their taxable earnings and before paying off the loan. Having the equipment immediately means they can start earning a profit and keep their working capital healthy if purchased with a loan or on a lease. Before we delve deeper into some of the specifics around Section 179, let’s talk to a pharmacy owner who has used these benefits to significantly grow his pharmacy business. 

In the 7th Episode of The Physician Pharmacist Podcast Miniseries, we met with Dr. Steven Berk, who has practiced as an Internal Medicine Physician for over 25 years! He has had a prolific career in healthcare that which he attributes much of his success to his strong pharmacy roots! Join us as we reflect on what it takes to find fulfillment in a career in pharmacy and medicine alike. In today’s show, we cover many different milestones along the pharmacy to physician journey. We had the opportunity to wholesomely investigate the life of a pharmacy graduate, appreciate the lessons learned from pharmacy residency and fellowship training. Additionally, take a glimpse at a career in pharmacy academia, and lastly to explore the rationale for transitioning into medicine! Links: 1. Physician burnout: contributors, consequences and solutions: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29505159/ 2. Time to Care: Primary Care Visit Duration and Value-Based Healthcare 3. The Physician Pharmacist: www.PhysicianPharmacist.com