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The "Pharmacy 50" Awards, recognizing the 50 Most Influential Leaders in Pharmacy, have officially been announced for 2024! This prestigious honor celebrates the most inspiring, innovative, and impactful figures in pharmacy who are driving advancements in patient care, business development, and industry reform. Now in its fourth year, the Pharmacy 50 saw a record-breaking 30% increase in peer recognition, demonstrating the growing influence of pharmacists across multiple sectors, including Community Pharmacy, Long-Term Care, Specialty Pharmacy, Health System, Digital Health, and more. Voting took place between November 15 and December 20, 2024, and this year's winners include some of the most distinguished names in the industry, with returning honorees and new leaders making their mark on pharmacy's evolving landscape.   Pharmacy 50 Class of 2024 (Listed by most votes) Anthony V. Minniti, BScPharm, RPh, FACA Jay Phipps, PharmD, MBA, FACA, FACVP Dr. Nhu Truong, PharmD Jeff Harrell, PharmD Naveena Gorrepati, PharmD Jeremy Counts, PharmD Darshan Kulkarni, PharmD, Esq. Shahida Choudhry, PharmD** (4-time winner) April Nguyen, PharmD, RAC, MPH Robin Barrett, PharmD Cody R. Morcom, PharmD, BCPS, LSSGBC Ethan Melillo, PharmD, CDOE Randy McDonough, PharmD, MS, BCGP, BCPS, FAPhA Chelsea Hustad, PharmD, CSP Greg Reybold, Esq. Renee Malarbi Rayburg, BPharm Walter Oronsaye, PharmD, MS Chidimma Gold Eneyo, PharmD Jessica Beal-Stahl, PharmD Tamar K. Lawful, PharmD, APh, CNGS DeLon Canterbury, PharmD, BCGP Frank Harvey, MBA Mike Johnston, CPhT-Adv Brent Edison, PharmD Aleata Postell Courtney B. Smith, PharmD, CSP, BCMTMS Jennifer Morrison, PharmD Katrina Azer, BPharm Josh Pirestani Bil Schmidtknecht Ultan McGlone, PharmD Katarina (Kati) Forbes, PharmD Christopher Bowens, PharmD Mahmoud Zegar, PharmD Alexandra (Ally) LaStella, PharmD Kunal Vyas Jenny Bingham, PharmD Shaun Jensen Fiona Sartoretto Verna Brandi Chane, PharmD Jonathan Ogurchak, PharmD, CSP, CPHIMS Jena Quinn, PharmD Jordan Smith, PharmD, AAHIVP, CPGx Chris Antypas, PharmD Lorneka Joseph, PharmD Derek Borkowski, PharmD Sue Ojageer, PharmD, CPGx Benjamin Jolley, PharmD Anisha Patel, BPharm Jeff Malone Pharmacy 50 Awards Ceremony - January 29, 2025 The official awards ceremony will be hosted at the Pharmacy Podcast Network headquarters in Brownsville, PA. The event will feature: A networking session at 2 PM ET The Pharmacy 50 LIVE Stream at 3 PM ET, where winners will be highlighted and interviewed Industry leaders, past winners, and special guests will be in attendance to celebrate the remarkable contributions of these pharmacy professionals. The Pharmacy 50 Awards were created to recognize individuals who are pushing the boundaries of pharmacy care. From technology and advocacy to clinical services and business innovation, this year's winners represent the best of the best across the pharmacy profession. "Each year, we see more pharmacists taking charge of their profession-leading change, innovating care models, and fighting for patient access. The Pharmacy 50 recognizes these change-makers and amplifies their voices," said Todd Eury, Founder of Pharmacy Podcast Network. This year's Pharmacy 50 Awards were proudly sponsored by RxInsider and Independent Pharmacy Cooperative (IPC), whose ongoing support of the pharmacy industry continues to fuel growth and advocacy. "RXinsider is thrilled to support the Pharmacy Podcast Network's Pharmacy50 Awards, celebrating the outstanding leaders and innovators shaping pharmacy. As a company committed to advancing pharmacy through education and innovation, RXinsider is honored to join this prestigious initiative that recognizes excellence and inspires progress." stated Gregory Cianfarani RPh, CEO of RxInsider. "We're excited to celebrate the achievements of our peers and contribute to highlighting the individuals and organizations making a meaningful impact in the pharmacy community." For more details about the Pharmacy 50 Awards, visit Pharmacy50.us About Pharmacy Podcast Network (PPN) Pharmacy Podcast Network is the leading media platform dedicated to pharmacy professionals, offering thought leadership, industry insights, and expert-driven content through podcasts, webinars, and live events. Since its founding in 2009, PPN has been the voice of pharmacy, covering community pharmacy, specialty pharmacy, digital health, advocacy, business development, and more.

In this episode of the NASP Podcast, Sheila Arquette, President & CEO of NASP, speaks with Simone Colgan Dunlap, National Vice Chair of the Quarles' Health & Life Sciences Practice Group and Candace Lerman, JD, at Rare Candace. They discuss the current impacts of AI on the healthcare space and how those within specialty pharmacy may implement AI in ways that prevent detrimental outcomes, stay compliant with evolving regulations, avoid legal pitfalls, and ultimately benefit patients.

Today, we’ll be exploring a key issue: why patient weight should always be included on prescriptions for pediatric patients. We’ll be highlighting the work of Dr. Lisa and Dr. Rachel, who co-authored a pivotal paper in the Journal of Pediatric Pharmacology and Therapeutics (JPPT) titled “Patient Weight Should Be Included on All Pediatric Prescriptions”. In this paper, Lisa Lubsch, PharmD and Rachel Meyers, PharmD make a compelling argument about the importance of including a child’s weight on prescriptions. They emphasize how this simple, yet vital, piece of information can help reduce medication errors and ensure safe, accurate dosing for pediatric patients. The authors discuss the gaps in current prescribing practices and how the inclusion of weight can prevent dosing mistakes that may arise from weight-based calculations. They also highlight how weight should be a standard part of all pediatric prescriptions to ensure the highest standards of care. Stay tuned as we break down their findings and discuss practical ways pharmacists, clinicians, and parents can ensure safer medication practices for children. Let’s dive in!

The Digital Health Home; a $62 Billion Market Release Date: January 31, 2025 Episode Overview: In this episode of This Week in Pharmacy (TWIRx), we dive into the $62 billion market of digital health, exploring its potential and the critical role pharmacies can play in this rapidly expanding space. Special guests Ashton S. Maaraba, J.D., President of Independent Pharmacy Cooperative (IPC) Digital Health, and Debbie Marcello RN, CEO of Happier At Home Franchise, join us to discuss the growing intersection of digital health, home care, and pharmacy. TWIRx News for January 31, 2025: YARAL Pharma and Pharmacy Podcast Network Extend Collaboration Into 2025 YARAL Pharma and the Pharmacy Podcast Network announce their continued collaboration into 2025. This partnership brings fresh insights and resources to the pharmacy industry and underscores the evolving role of pharmacies in healthcare. Pharmacy Podcast Network is the Official Press Partner for the ATRIUMX Conference (Feb 27 - Mar 1, 2025, Orlando, FL) The Pharmacy Podcast Network will be the official press partner for the ATRIUMX conference, which is set to take place in Orlando, Florida, from February 27th to March 1st. This major event will focus on the latest in pharmacy innovation, digital health, and patient care strategies. Pharmacy Times Q&A: Pharmacists Play Pivotal Role in Evolving Diabetes Care with New Treatments In an insightful Q&A from Pharmacy Times, experts discuss the evolving role of pharmacists in managing diabetes care as new treatments emerge. Pharmacists are crucial in supporting patients through the transition to these advanced therapies. Many Independent Pharmacists Will Not Stock Drugs in the Price Negotiation Program In a concerning trend, many independent pharmacies are opting out of participating in the price negotiation programs for certain drugs, impacting the way patients access medications and the role of these pharmacies in the larger healthcare ecosystem. Pharmacy Focus: GLP-1 Medications and Pharmacists' Role in Counseling Patients This segment discusses the growing importance of GLP-1 medications in treating obesity and diabetes, and how pharmacists can play an essential role in counseling patients, ensuring adherence, and managing side effects. Main Segment: The Digital Health Home; a $62 Billion Market with Special Guests: In this episode, we’re joined by two experts at the forefront of the digital health revolution: Ashton S. Maaraba, J.D., President of the Independent Pharmacy Cooperative (IPC), Digital Health, shares insights into the digital health landscape and the vast potential of a $62 billion market. Ashton explains how independent pharmacies are adapting to digital health tools and integrating these solutions into patient care. Debbie Marcello RN, CEO of Happier At Home Franchise, provides an in-depth look at the home care franchise model and how technology is transforming home-based healthcare. Debbie discusses the role of pharmacies in supporting patients in their own homes, from medication management to virtual consultations. Together, Ashton and Debbie explore the opportunities and challenges in the digital health home market, as well as the critical role of pharmacies in facilitating better outcomes through technology, patient engagement, and community-based care. Listen and Subscribe: For more insights into the future of pharmacy, healthcare innovation, and the digital health home, be sure to tune in to This Week in Pharmacy! Connect with Us: Website: www.thisweekinpharmacy.com Instagram: @ThisWeekInPharmacy LinkedIn: Pharmacy Podcast Network  Don’t miss out on the latest in pharmacy news and trends!

This podcast covers the challenges pharmacies face in a competitive industry when purchasing medications from high-priced drug wholesalers, and how PrimeRx MARKET supports them with price transparency, offering the best medication procurement solutions that prevent negative reimbursements, while providing advantages for financial success.

This podcast covers the challenges pharmacies face in a competitive industry when purchasing medications from high-priced drug wholesalers, and how PrimeRx MARKET supports them with price transparency, offering the best medication procurement solutions that prevent negative reimbursements, while providing advantages for financial success.

Every February, families of patients and survivors come together during Feeding Tube Awareness Week to celebrate the positive impact of feeding tubes and challenge the associated stigma. Cardinal Health is proud to join this important conversation by sharing our latest podcast episode, hosted by Christina Rollins, a registered dietitian and nutrition support clinician. In this episode, Christina is joined by Katherine Bennett, a pediatric nutrition expert, who shares her experiences with blenderized tube feeding (BTF). Katherine discusses her journey, the benefits of BTF, and offers practical tips for patients and caregivers. • Benefits of BTF: Improved feeding tolerance and quality of life. • Daily Routines and Methods: Practical tips for patients and caregivers. • Risks and Education: Preventing deficiencies through proper education. • Advice for Clinicians: Managing BTF effectively. 🔗 Listen now and follow us for more episodes!

Pharmacy CrossRoads is celebrating an incredible year of more than 60+ interviews with people in independent community pharmacy making a difference through technology, practice innovation, and networking to build stronger community pharmacies. Pharmacy CrossRoads is one of the most popular podcasts on the Pharmacy Podcast Network with an impressive 40,000+ downloads this podcast is one of the best shows about Independent Community Pharmacy.  With an increase of pharmacy deserts throughout the country threatening access to life saving medicaitons and primary care providers driven to the brink exhaustion with so many patients needing access to care, the community pharmacy is more importatnt than ever before. Pharmacy CrossRoads is expanding its team. Started by Bruce Kneeland through the Pharmacy Podcast Network, the popularity of the show and themes will bring our listeners 4 new Hosts, each taking a theme which has personally impacted their work in community pharmacy. Adam Robinson We have Dr. Adam Robinson, PharmD, known as the "Work flow Whisperer" as a pharmacy owner of Save Rite Drugs in Radcliff KY, Adam will be brining real-world experieces of pharmacy ownership. Kris Rhea With over 15 years of pharmacy and healthcare business experience, Director of Business Development of Pharmacy Marketplace, Kris Rhea is joining the Hosts of Pharmacy CrossRoads to drive content about the business of pharmacy's impact on independent owners. Shahida Choudhry Owner of The Palms Pharmacy in Tampa FL, member of the board of directors with Independent Pharmacy Cooperative, and voted 4 years in a row as one of the "50 Most Influential People in Pharmacy" Dr. Shahida Choudhry PharmD is joining Pharmacy CrossRoads to participate in discussions about moving community pharmacy forward and away from the clutches of the PBMs hampering the effectiveness of our Pharmacists in communites across the country. Stacy Hall Pharmacy Business Executive Stacy Hall, MBA is the CEO of the Florida Pharmacy Association which brings Pharmacy CrossRoads significant insights from state policies, government programs, and a diverse knowledge of multiple sectors of pharmacy care. As CEO of the FPA, Stacy is in conistent communitcations with national organizations like the National Alliance of State Pharmacy Associations (NASPA) and the American Pharmacists Association (APhA). This will bring Pharmacy CrossRoads listeners an indepth conversation about issues impacting independent community pharmacies. "It's been an honor to work with Bruce. With over 40 years of Pharmacy Business experience and as a prolific writer for Pharmacy Times, Drug Topics, Computer Talk, Dispense Times, and other publications, podcasting was a natural fit to draw out Bruce's insights and guidance of relevant conversations about community pharmacy in the U.S." --stated Todd Eury, CEO of RxPR, LLC dba Pharmacy Podcast Network, "There's no other host on the PPN that's connected better with businesses looking to use podcasting as education for pharmacy onwers in a meaninful way which doenst sound like a boring commerical. We're looking forward to adding our 4 new podcast hosts to one of our most popular shows." To listen to the latest Pharmacy CrossRoads podcast featuring the new hosts, click here: (LINK) Subscribe on Spotify, Apple, and all podcast directories. About Pharmacy Podcast Network (PPN) The only platform of its kind, PPN offers a comprehensive range of podcasts and content related to pharmacy, covering topics such as careers, compounding, education, hospital and health system issues, politics, professional development, retail and community pharmacy, senior and long-term care, specialty pharmacy, and student pharmacists.

Clinical Pearls, Pain Pod edition: Pain Pearls Part 1 (of many)! A cornucopia of pain conundrums and potential solutions and/or tools to help mitigate. All here, nicely packaged, randomly, in one episode of the Pain Pod! One of many more to come, in a miniseries titled: “Pain Pearls”, only here on the Pain Pod! Come one, come all, to the Pain Pod!!! P.S. Want to contribute or hear about a pain pearl of your own? Message Pain Guy on www.painguy.us to directly reach Mark and have your voice heard! Pain Guy • www.painguy.us DVPRS (Pain Scale) • https://www.va.gov/PAINMANAGEMENT/docs/DVPRS_2slides_and_references.pdf  Opioid Risk Screenings • www.opioidrisk.com  2022 CDC Opioid Guideline Update • Dowell D, Ragan KR, Jones CM, Baldwin GT, Chou R. CDC Clinical Practice Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Pain — United States, 2022. MMWR Recomm Rep 2022;71(No. RR-3):1–95. Buprenorphine Induction Resources • Kampman K and Jarvis M. American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) National Practice Guideline for the Use of Medications in the Treatment of Addiction Involving Opioid Use. J Addict Med. Sep-Oct 2015;9(5):358-67. • Ahmed, S. Bhivandkar S, et. al. Microinduction of Buprenorphine/Naloxone: A Review of the Literature. The American Journal on Addictions, 30: 305–315, 2021. • Privia A. Randhawa, Rupinder Brar and Seonaid Nolan. Buprenorphine–naloxone “microdosing”: an alternative induction approach for the treatment of opioid use disorder in the wake of North America’s increasingly potent illicit drug market CMAJ January 20, 2020 192 (3) E73. MOUD Minimum Durations Study • Michael L. Dennis, Mark A. Foss, and Christy K. Scott. An Eight-Year Perspective on the Relationship Between the Duration of Abstinence and Other Aspects of Recovery. Evaluation Review 2007 31:6, 585-612

In this special episode of This Week in Pharmacy, we’re joined by Dr. Nicolette Mathey, PharmD, the visionary CEO of Atrium24 and the driving force behind ATRIUMX, the first-ever pharmacy conference of its kind. Set to take place from February 27 – March 1, 2025, at the stunning Margaritaville Resort in Orlando, Florida, ATRIUMX is designed to put pharmacy owners in control—literally. Unlike traditional conferences, ATRIUMX empowers attendees to create their own content and tailor their learning experience. Dr. Mathey shares her insights into the modern challenges faced by pharmacy owners and the innovative solutions being presented at the conference. From cash-based programs and DIR fee restitution to technology strategies and tips for increasing profits, this episode is packed with valuable information you won’t want to miss. Whether you’re an independent pharmacy owner, aspiring entrepreneur, or pharmacy team member, ATRIUMX is your chance to gain actionable strategies to thrive in today’s fast-evolving pharmacy landscape. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: The inspiration behind ATRIUMX and its mission to revolutionize pharmacy conferences. How cash-based programs can diversify revenue streams for pharmacy owners. Insights into DIR fee restitution and how to reclaim funds for your business. The latest technology strategies to enhance efficiency and patient care. Proven methods to increase profitability while improving patient outcomes. Why collaboration and content customization are critical for pharmacy success in the digital age. Key Details About ATRIUMX: 📍 Location: Margaritaville Resort, Orlando, FL 📅 Dates: February 27 – March 1, 2025 🌟 Conference Highlights: Create your own content: Personalized sessions tailored to your needs. Expert-led panels and workshops with industry leaders. Networking opportunities with like-minded pharmacy professionals. 🎟️ Registration: Learn more and secure your spot at ATRIUMX here: [LINK] https://atrium24.io/atriumx-conference-attendees/ About Dr. Nicolette Mathey: Dr. Mathey, PharmD, is a trailblazer in independent pharmacy, dedicated to empowering pharmacy owners with tools, resources, and strategies to build sustainable businesses in today’s challenging healthcare environment. As the CEO of Atrium24, she has helped countless pharmacies achieve success through innovative solutions and unwavering advocacy for independent pharmacy care. Subscribe and Connect: Don’t miss an episode of This Week in Pharmacy! Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform: Spotify Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts 📱 Follow Us on Social Media: Stay updated on the latest in pharmacy care and conference news: TwitterX: @PharmacyPodcast Instagram: @PharmacyPodcast Facebook: Pharmacy Podcast Network LinkedIn: Pharmacy Podcast Network 🎧 Listen Now: [Insert Podcast Episode Link] Special Thanks: Thank you to our sponsor, Atrium24, for supporting the independent pharmacy community and creating innovative events like ATRIUMX to drive the profession forward. #PharmacyPodcast #TWIRx  #ATRIUMX #IndependentPharmacy #PharmacyOwners #Innovation