Pharmacy Podcast Network

Join special guest host Adam Robinson, Owner of Save-Rite Drugs in Lexington, Kentucky on a multi-episode journey recapping all things Retail Business Conference! Listen in for highlights of Cardinal Health customers, employees, services and solutions offered at RBC 2024! This episode’s topic includes Women in Pharmacy. It will discuss industry insights that are relevant to women pharmacists to help them become more confident, visionary and supportive to other women leaders in the pharmacy industry.

What's it like to start a Happier Home Franchise as a Pharmacy owner?  In this episode of Happier at Home PRN, Todd Eury, CEO of the Pharmacy Podcast Network talks with David Scott and Andrea Scott owners of "In Home Care Northeast Iowa" who are pharmacy owners of 'Scott's Pharmacy'.  Andrea is an experienced pharmacy technician and is the primary manager of running the new franchise.  This Happier At Home franchise provides in-home senior care in many settings throughout Northeast Iowa and the surrounding areas. The Scott Pharmacy Team now has a seperate business of dedicated in-home caregivers and care advocates can assist with light laundry & housekeeping, meal preparation & shopping, transportation & errands, companionship & mental stimulation, medication reminders & immunizations, and more.

Openness. Competition. Transparency. Unmask the twisted economics of the American health care system. Price discovery — prior to care — allows patients to shop for care in a competitive market. It empowers them with the information they need to reduce their healthcare costs. And it encourages providers and insurers to compete for their business. Report: Free2Care’s Rx for Reforming America’s Predatory Healthcare System A Physician-Led Roadmap to Patient-Centered Medical Care https://free2care.org/files/report.pdf    The PBM-Insurer Mafia Comes for Community Pharmacies UnitedHealth, CVS, and Cigna’s PBMs are using their market share and pull in Washington to drive one of the key levers to manage health care costs—independent pharmacies—out of business. https://prospect.org/health/2024-03-21-pbm-insurer-mafia-community-pharmacies/ About David Balat: David Balat is the founder of Healthcare Finance Specialists and has broad experience across the healthcare spectrum with special expertise in health care finance. He is a former seasoned hospital executive with over 20 years of healthcare industry leadership and executive management experience. Balat has earned the privilege of being invited to testify before the U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Reform in Washington, D.C., and before various House committees in the Texas state Legislature. He is a published author and op-ed columnist in Newsweek, U.S. News & World Report, Real Clear Politics, and other news outlets. He is also an active speaker and commentator on matters of health policy, health care finance, and health care reform. via decent.com

phactMI, a 501 (c)(6) corporation, is a collaboration of pharmaceutical company Medical Information leaders. These Medical Information professionals provide accurate and unbiased clinical data on their products that facilitates the safe and effective use of medicines.   But where do pharmacists and other healthcare providers go for accurate information?   Join us in this episode as Evelyn Hermes-DeSantis, PharmD, BCPS, Director, Research and Publications, phactMI/ Professor Emerita, Rutgers The State University of New Jersey and guest speakers Drs. Indrani Kar, Daniel Abazia, and Jennifer Riggins discuss real world experiences in accessing drug information.  The objectives of this podcast are to: • Discuss the real-world challenges faced by healthcare professionals and how information helped them navigate the situation. • And to describe how to access information from the phactMI Drug Information Portal Learn more about phactMI at: www.phactMI.org/about/

Join special guest host Adam Robinson, Owner of Save-Rite Drugs in Lexington, Kentucky on a multi-episode journey recapping all things Retail Business Conference! Listen in for highlights of Cardinal Health customers, employees, services and solutions offered at RBC 2024!

In this episode: The 5 Definitions of a Pharmacist Stories of preventing Harmacy Evolution of the Role of The Pharmacist Diversity in Pharmacy Careers Resources Article: 101 Ways with a Pharmacy Degree Netflix Documentary: The Pharmacist 👉 Visit www.katrinaazer.com to find out more about me 👉 Visit www.apma.website to learn how I teach pharmacists the role of genes in medication response. Follow me on social media: ➡️ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katrina-azer/ ➡️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pharmxcel The PharmXcel Podcast is a show for pharmacists who want to connect with why they did pharmacy and how to build a fulfilling career by addressing the opportunities and challenges that make us pharmacists—Pharmacists who signed up for pharmacy to help transform patient lives! Thanks for listening in—it means the world to me! Here is how you can support my mission: Give it a 5-star rating wherever you’re listening to it Share this with other Pharmacists who would enjoy it Subscribe to get notified of new episodes And please reach out if you have any questions or comments! Your feedback will help me bring you valuable content

The power of personalized medication management — that’s the topic of Pharmacy Technology & Management Review's Maggie Lockwood's interview with Hammad Shah, R.Ph., CEO of Clarest Health. A pharmacist by trade, Hammad explains the technology-driven platform using sophisticated algorithms to streamline the medication process, improve accuracy, and enhance patient safety and outcomes. This continues Clarest's mission to deliver high-quality, personalized medication management to patients in long-term care settings.  In his interview, Hammad goes into detail on: The challenges of traditional pharmacy models in addressing complex patient needs. The role of pharmacists in providing comprehensive care beyond medication dispensing. The potential of medication therapy management (MTM) to reduce healthcare costs through improved medication adherence and reduced hospitalizations. The importance of evidence-based guidelines in informing MTM practices. The future of MTM and the role of technology in delivering personalized care. Some key takeaways: Clarest Health focuses on high-risk patients with multiple medications and complex health issues. They go beyond dispensing medication to ensure patients are on the right therapy, adhering to it, and achieving optimal health outcomes. Personalized care planning is achieved by combining claims data, medical diagnoses, patient interviews, and OTC medication use. Algorithms identify medication-related problems and guide pharmacists in developing a plan with the patient and their providers. Technology is crucial for scaling personalized care. Clarest Health leverages a combination of software, algorithms, and pharmacist expertise to ensure consistent, evidence-based care for all patients. Benefits of Clarest Health's approach include:Improved medication adherence Reduced hospitalizations and healthcare costs Better patient outcomes Standardized care across different pharmacies and care settings The future of medication therapy management lies in effective care coordination across the healthcare landscape. Clarest Health positions itself as a valuable partner for payers by providing real-time data and proactive patient engagement, leading to better outcomes and cost savings. Social determinants of health will be a growing focus in pharmacy. Clarest Health recognizes the impact of factors like income and housing on medication adherence and aims to address these issues within their programs.   The interview highlights the potential of technology-driven personalized medication management to improve patient care, reduce costs, and create a more efficient healthcare system. Click here to learn more about Clarest. Clarest's mission: To provide personalized care and improve medication adherence for patients, especially those with complex health conditions.    Subscribe to Pharmacy Technology and Management Review: https://www.ptmreview.com/https://www.ptmreview.com/

In this inspiring episode, Mike Johnston interviews Shaun Noorian, a pioneering figure in the world of compounding pharmacies and the visionary behind Empower Pharmacy. Shaun shares his unique career journey, from his roots as a pharmacy technician to leading one of the largest compounding pharmacies in the U.S. Throughout the conversation, Shaun discusses the growth of Empower Pharmacy, scaling challenges, and their unwavering commitment to providing personalized, high-quality medications to patients across the country. At the heart of Empower Pharmacy's success are its core values: people, quality, service, and innovation. Shaun reflects on how critical the company’s people have been to its growth, especially long-serving pharmacy technicians who have advanced within the organization. He emphasizes the importance of finding amazing people and creating systems that allow everyone to grow together. In a standout moment, Shaun acknowledges that Empower wouldn’t exist without its dedicated pharmacists and technicians, many of whom have been there since the beginning, evolving from entry-level positions to key leadership roles in IT and manufacturing. Shaun also dives into some of the most important decisions he’s made in building Empower Pharmacy and shares advice for listeners who may be struggling in organizations that fail to nurture their talents. He encourages technicians to take proactive steps in creating solutions to improve patient experiences and, if necessary, to seek out companies that genuinely value innovation and service. https://www.empowerpharmacy.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/empower-pharmacy/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaun-noorian/

Topical medications are utilized around the globe at appreciatively higher rates than in our country, so what’s the barriers?  “Knowledge” is a great place to start, so join us on this episode of the Pain Pod to go deeper (pun completely intended) into topical pain medications, and in this sequel episode we’ll build upon the OTC topical pain medications discussed in the last episode by diving into the Rx’s! Come one, come all, to the Pain Pod!!! Pain Guy • www.painguy.us

On 'This Week in Pharmacy' we're talkign about the 'Super Bowl' event of the year for Independent Community Pharmacy, the NCPA 2024. But first, let's get jiggy with #TWIRx News: As drug middlemen influence grows, independent pharmacies face fresh challenges: https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/10/11/drug-middlemen-influence-grows-independent-pharmacies-face-fresh-challenges/ The Evolving Role and Importance of Pharmacists in the Health Care System https://www.pharmacytimes.com/view/the-evolving-role-and-importance-of-pharmacists-in-the-health-care-system Amazon same-day prescription delivery expanding to nearly half of U.S. in 2025 https://www.cnbc.com/2024/10/09/amazon-same-day-prescription-delivery-expanding-to-half-of-us-in-2025.html New law requires transparency for Pharmacy Benefit Managers https://www.kmvt.com/2024/10/01/new-law-requires-transparency-pharmacy-benefit-managers/?utm_source=MarketingCloud&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=PT+Daily+October+11&utm_content=PT+Daily+October+11 Interactive immunization maps show where patients can partner with community pharmacists https://www.pharmacist.com/APhA-Press-Releases/interactive-immunization-maps-show-where-patients-can-partner-with-community-pharmacists?utm_source=MarketingCloud&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=PT+Daily+October+11&utm_content=PT+Daily+October+11 Catch IPC Digital Health as a sponsor & exhibitor at @HLTHEVENT 2024 in Las Vegas on October 20-23! #HLTH2024 Visit booth 4240 to Discover how iCare+ is revolutionizing independent pharmacies with telemedicine and remote patient monitoring. We can't wait to see YOU in Vegas! Our first special guest on TWIRx is a Business Development Leader in Community Pharmacy Stephanie Zimmerman with Real Value Rx, our sponsor for the NCPA 2024. Building business shouldn't be so hard and Stephanie and Real Value are ready to help you grow in 2025.  Next up, Stephen Beckman, CEO of Yaral Pharma is planning busienss strategy sessions with pharmacy owners on pain management options and our partnership with 'The Pain Guy' Dr. Mark Garofoli PharmD, in Booth 900! Schedule your time with Stephen now:  https://yaralpharma.com/business-development/