Pharmacy Podcast Network

Welcome to the first episode of Supply, Trust, and the Business of Pharmacy hosted by Andrew Crawford.

This Week in Pharmacy – July 25, 2025 Episode Summary: This week, we spotlight a growing but often overlooked threat to patient safety and healthcare integrity: the diversion of non-controlled substances. While most discussions around drug diversion focus on controlled substances, a troubling pattern has emerged involving medications not classified as controlled—yet still susceptible to misuse, theft, and exploitation. Our guest is Alan McGill, a Senior Supervisory Special Agent with over 30 years of investigative experience, including 23 years in law enforcement. Agent McGill is a nationally recognized expert on drug diversion, having trained thousands across healthcare and law enforcement. In this episode, he sheds light on how non-controlled substances are being diverted within healthcare settings, why it’s happening more frequently, and what pharmacies and healthcare systems must do to detect and prevent it. We explore: Common myths about non-controlled medications and diversion risk Real-world cases and investigative red flags Compliance blind spots in retail and institutional pharmacy settings Actionable recommendations for pharmacists, techs, and healthcare leadership The role of education, oversight, and reporting in stopping this silent epidemic Plus, Agent McGill discusses his work with NASCSA and offers insight into how national policy and local practices can align to protect both patients and professionals. Don’t miss this essential conversation for pharmacy leaders, compliance officers, and healthcare professionals committed to medication safety. 🎧 Listen now and stay informed.  📢 Brought to you by IPC and iCare+, supporting pharmacy excellence and compliance integrity. The Silent Threat: Diversion of Non-Controlled Substances in Healthcare | TWIRx

Building Your LTC Pharmacy at Home Business (Part 2)  🎙️ Presented by the Pharmacy Podcast Network | Sponsored by RxSafe Eyecon In Part 2 of our special three-part series “Building Your LTC Pharmacy at Home Business,” we go beyond the vision and focus on the systems that make long-term care at home work — financially, operationally, and clinically. This episode features insights from top leaders in pharmacy program development and technology: Jennifer Whalen, MBA – Medsense, guiding us through payer alignment, compliance, and program structure. Susan Rhoads & Cole Page – GeriMed, on how they’ve helped hundreds of community pharmacies shift into reimbursable LTC care models. Brian Glaves – RxSafe Eyecon, breaking down how automation and verification tools drive accurate dispensing, documentation, and revenue capture. Key Topics: Billing & Reimbursement: Learn how to transition from traditional retail models to get paid for LTC-at-home services. Technology Integration: Eyecon, RxSafe, and software platforms help streamline packaging, compliance, and inventory tracking. Home-Based Patient Care: Pharmacists are becoming central to aging-in-place strategies—this is how to build trust and care continuity. Implementation Strategy: Practical guidance on referral networks, payer contracting, and working with care teams. 📲 Listen now to learn how to operationalize your LTC-at-home pharmacy and turn it into a sustainable, profitable service model. 🔗 Learn more at RxSafe.com 🎧 Available wherever you get your podcasts – Pharmacy Podcast Network 💡 Brought to you by RxSafe and Eyecon – Smart tech for serious care delivery.

The show discussions are Modern Medical Mafia and Patient Protector - two projects to help expose PBMs. We discussed ways independent pharmacy owners can get involved in local legislation and patient education about PBMs and how they impact pharmacies. 

Building Your LTC Pharmacy at Home Business (Part 3) In Part 3 of our Eyecon by RxSafe-sponsored series, we dive deep into how independently owned pharmacies can scale their business and impact patient lives by expanding into Long-Term Care at Home (LTC-at-Home). Joined by industry leaders Joe Moose of Moose Pharmacy and Joe Williams of APEX Pharmacy Consulting, we break down the Top 5 ways community pharmacies can lead the LTC-at-Home movement — offering actionable strategies to support medically complex patients, differentiate services, and integrate more deeply into the care team. This episode delivers a blueprint for pharmacies ready to go beyond traditional retail and build recurring revenue with purpose-driven patient care. 🔑 Key Topics Covered: Targeting Medically Complex Patients with Medication Management Collaborative care models with prescribers and specialists In-home and telehealth MTM opportunities Specialized Packaging & Home Delivery for Adherence Leveraging multi-dose packs and sync programs Branding delivery as a “concierge medication service” 24/7 Clinical Support for At-Home Patients Establishing on-call pharmacist access Building trust through urgent delivery capabilities Referral Networks with Care Providers Engaging discharge planners, case managers, and home health agencies Marketing LTC-at-home services B2B Proving Preventive Value to Payers & Families Reducing hospitalizations and adverse events Exploring partnerships with Medicare Advantage and ACOs 🎧 Listen now and learn how LTC-at-Home is becoming a game-changer for independent pharmacies aiming to diversify revenue, deepen patient relationships, and become indispensable to care teams in 2025 and beyond. 🔗 Subscribe, share, and stay tuned for Part 3!  📍 Brought to you by Eyecon by RxSafe — the automation partner empowering pharmacies to do more with less.

Welcome to the Opioidology podcast series! First up to bat, ‘Our Opioid Story”. You’ve heard, seen, and most likely experienced many facets of the Opioid Crisis. The doom, the gloom, and perhaps a pinch of hope. The kidney punches to us healthcare professionals continue, while tightening the constraints on our patients in pain and in recovery like never before, all while more and more heartbeats are continually lost. But how did we really get here?  Listen in to this Pain Pod episode for an unbiased, in your face, here’s how it is approach to explaining the timeline of the opioid crisis, our opioid story. Come one, come all, to the Pain Pod!!! Pain Guy • www.painguy.us

Being a pharmacist is exciting–as long as you're willing to try new things. These are wise words from my returning guest on today’s podcast, who has been paving the way for integrative pharmacy. Dr. Swathi Varanasi is an award-winning pharmacist passionate about the intersection of personalized medicine, patient outcomes, and innovation. With experience spanning patient care, biotech, research, academia, and consumer product goods, Dr. Swathi has paved the way for healthcare professionals to pursue non-traditional career paths through creating postdoctoral training programs, industry internships, and online educational programs. She co-founded and serves as Chief Scientific Officer of the Life Sciences Division at Element Apothec, and serves as a Principal Investigator at contract research organization, Citruslabs. Dr. Swathi received her Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) at the Medical University of South Carolina and Bachelor of Arts (BA) at Carleton College. She was the first-ever pharmacist in the United States with formal residency training to specialize in integrative medicine and preventative health. She also completed a postdoctoral fellowship in Medical Affairs in biotech and has training in nutrition from Cornell University. Dr. Swathi has served as faculty and guest lectures at colleges and universities across the country. She is an advisor and consultant for a number of for-profit and nonprofit organizations aiming to make the world a healthier place for us to live–and thrive. She has been published in peer-reviewed academic journals and featured in Yahoo, mindbodygreen, Well+Good, Entrepreneur, Forbes Health, and more. In 2023, Dr. Swathi was voted one of the 50 Most Influential Leaders in Pharmacy. Connect with Dr. Swathi via: Email: swathimvaranasi@gmail.com  FB: Doctor Swathi  IG: @drswathivaranasi Linked In:Dr. Swathi Varanasi  Check out our earlier episode here: https://www.marinabuksov.com/s03e03-paving-the-unconventional-path-with-integrative-pharmacist-dr-swathi-varanasi/ 

This week's TWIRx puts the pedal to the metal—literally. Host Todd Eury dives into the surprising parallels between racing 150+ MPH and building a pharmacy business from the ground up. Special guest Charles Hoopes, co-owner of S&H Motorsports, joins the show alongside Stephen Beckman, CEO of YARAL Pharma, to preview the upcoming “Geezer Race” on Saturday, July 19th, sponsored by YARAL. Charles shares the intense highs and lows of becoming a drag racing team owner—from financial risk to the emotional rollercoaster of chasing a dream. His story mirrors the grit and resilience required to own and operate an independent pharmacy today. 🎙️ Pharmacy + Precision Medicine Spotlight: We also welcome Dr. Melissa Smith, PharmD, founder of Florida PGX Consulting, who’s speaking at the Florida Pharmacy Association Annual Meeting in Orlando this weekend. Melissa gives us a preview of her presentations and shares her role as press correspondent for the Pharmacy Podcast Network at FPA. RXinsider's latest Market Intelligence report on the current state of the job market as it pertains to the Pharmacy500 companies in the pharmacy supply chain. We walk with Jeff Rackliff, Jr. Market Analyst at RXinsider.  Special thanks to Stacy Hall and the Florida Pharmacy Association for their continued support of our coverage and advocacy efforts. 🎧 Sponsored by: YARAL Pharma – Advancing quality generics and supporting pharmacy innovation. 📍 Don't miss this fast-paced, inspiring episode about what it takes to chase your dream—whether you're behind the counter or behind the wheel. #TWIRx #PharmacyPodcast #PharmacyOwnership #DragRacing #YARALPharma #FloridaPharmacy #PGx #FPA2025 #CompoundingDreams #GeezerRace

In this episode of the NASP Podcast, Sheila Arquette, President & CEO of NASP, speaks with Jonathan L. Swichar, Partner and Chair of the Duane Morris Pharmacy Litigation Group, and Bradley A. Wasser, Partner, Duane Morris, LLP. They discuss the dramatically shifting legal and regulatory landscape facing non-PBM affiliated specialty pharmacies and recent federal efforts that are reshaping the ways specialty pharmacies do business.

In this episode, we’re joined by Nathan Taylor, VP of Sales & Business Development at SureCost, to unpack the real impact of “convenience” in pharmacy purchasing—and why relying solely on a single vendor could be costing your pharmacy more than you realize. We explore the hidden risks of vendor-controlled pricing, delayed reporting, procurement errors, and the operational strain of drug shortages. Nathan shares how SureCost empowers pharmacies to regain control with real-time data, contract compliance tools, and integrated vendor comparisons—all within a unified purchasing platform. 💡 Topics Covered: Why single-vendor convenience often leads to hidden costs The risk of delayed reporting and loss of purchasing visibility How vendor errors can quietly chip away at margins Strategies for protecting profitability even if you stick to one vendor The role of technology in purchasing compliance and rebate optimization Benefits of expanding vendor relationships through a unified platform How SureCost helps pharmacies leverage data to buy smarter, save more, and stay ahead of shortages 📌 Key Takeaway: Convenience isn’t free. With the right technology, pharmacies can retain operational simplicity while unlocking powerful savings and gaining full control of their purchasing strategy. 🔗 Learn More: Explore how SureCost is redefining pharmacy purchasing: www.surecost.com