Pharmacy Podcast Network

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In this episode of the NASP Podcast, Sheila Arquette, President & CEO of NASP, speaks with Dean Erhardt, President & CEO of D2 Solutions. They discuss how specialty pharmacies can leverage technology and data analytics to navigate complex accreditation demands and automate high volume low value activity workflows so the expert clinicians can do what they do best - care for patients.

In this episode, I have a chat with Kristine Ashcraft and Burns Blaxall about how precision-based prescribing is an essential tool for every pharmacist to adopt with urgency—we talk about: • Pharmacogenomics is a simple way to improve patient outcomes – If you think pharmacogenomics (PGx) is too complex? It’s actually just another tool to help you do what you already do—optimize medications for better patient outcomes. Dr. Burns Blaxall breaks it down in a way that makes sense for everyday pharmacy practice. • Real-World proof: better outcomes, fewer medication failures – Studies show that PGx can reduce adverse drug events by 30% and prevent unnecessary ER visits and hospitalizations. If you’ve ever wished for a way to make sure a medication works before a patient even takes the first dose, this is it. • Making PGx work in your practice (don’t let perfection be the enemy of the good) – The biggest roadblocks to using PGx? Lack of awareness, integration challenges, and concerns about reimbursement. But here’s the good news—pharmacists don’t have to wait for a perfect system to start making an impact. Small steps can lead to big results. • Strengthening your role as a healthcare provider – PGx is a powerful way to elevate your role in patient care and get recognized as a key decision-maker in medication management. Building strong relationships with physicians and demonstrating your value in clinical decisions can open new doors for your career. • Success Stories that show PGx in action – Imagine stopping a patient from undergoing an unnecessary, high-risk procedure—just by using PGx testing. That’s exactly what happened in one case shared in this episode. If you’ve ever felt stuck in the cycle of dispensing and reacting to medication failures, PGx offers a proactive way to make a real difference. Join the ElevateRx Pharmacogenomics Summit to learn how to bring Pharmacogenomics to your practice - https://elevaterx.live/ Follow Kristine Ashcraft on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristineashcraft/ Follow Burns Blaxall on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/burnsblaxall/ About me:👉 Visit www.apma.website to learn how I teach pharmacists the role of genes in medication response inside the Australasian Precision Medicine Academy. 👉 Visit www.katrinaazer.com to find out more about my services. Follow me on social media: ➡️ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katrina-azer/ ➡️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/katrina.azer/ The PharmXcel Podcast is a show for pharmacists who want to connect with their career purpose and learn 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

In this special episode of This Week in Pharmacy, we dive into one of the most debated topics in healthcare today: GLP-1 receptor agonists. Joining the discussion are Josh Pirestani, Editor-in-Chief of Dispense Times; Dr. Darshan Kulkarni, PharmD, of Kulkarni Law Firm; and Dr. Masoud Rashidi, PharmD, FAPC, CEO of Innovative Compounding Pharmacy. Whether you see the latest weight loss drugs as a miracle or a menace, the hype around GLP-1s is impossible to ignore. What started with Ozempic, a diabetes treatment, quickly shifted into a global weight-loss trend. Soon after, Wegovy, a high-dose version officially marketed for obesity, took center stage. The popularity of these medications skyrocketed, catapulting their manufacturer’s market value beyond the entire economy of Denmark. And now, Eli Lilly's Zepbound has entered the competitive landscape. Our expert panel explores the current state of GLP-1s, discussing: ✅ The clinical impact and efficacy of these drugs ✅ Safety concerns and side effects ✅ Ethical considerations surrounding off-label use ✅ The skyrocketing demand and supply shortages ✅ How compounding pharmacies are navigating the GLP-1 surge With soaring demand and increasing controversy, the conversation around these medications is far from over. Tune in for an insightful discussion on what’s next for GLP-1 receptor agonists and the future of weight loss treatments. 🎧 Listen now and stay informed on the latest pharmacy trends!

Featured Guests: Brigid Groves, PharmD, MS  Mitch Rothholz, RPh, MBA, FAPhA Lucas Berenbrok, PharmD, MS, BCACP, FAPhA  ·              Key Takeaway: Knowing where patients can find vaccines at pharmacies is crucial to increasing convenient access.

Guests: Ketan Mehta, CEO Samir Haleem, VP of Operations   In this episode of the PrimeRx series on the Pharmacy Podcast Network, we dive into the PrimeRx Ecosystem with special guests Ketan Mehta, CEO of PrimeRx, and Samir Haleem, VP of Operations. This episode explores how PrimeRx’s comprehensive pharmacy operations platform streamlines workflow, integrates vendor partnerships, and scales pharmacy growth through innovative technology.  Ketan and Samir discuss the necessity of an ecosystem approach for modern pharmacies, the importance of training and supporting staff, and the role of automation and API-driven integrations in optimizing pharmacy operations. They also highlight how PrimeRx’s solutions simplify pharmacy transactions, from checkout procedures to payer integration, ultimately reducing administrative burdens for pharmacy owners.  Tune in to hear real-life success stories and insights into how PrimeRx helps pharmacies enhance their profitability and operational efficiency. Stay tuned for the next episode and learn how you can get started with PrimeRx today!

You’ve developed a brand for your business. Now what? How do you instill your brand into your local market? Kelly Bailey is joined on this month’s Marketing Vitals podcast by independent pharmacy specialist, Bruce Kneeland, to dive deeper into branding and how to utilize it in your community to make a strong, lasting impression.

The Future of Pharmacogenomics, State Rep Cook, & Super Culture | TWIRx  Howard McLeod, PharmD Katrina Azer About the ElevateRx Event - Pharmacogenomics Virtual Summit April 12, 2025 12pm -6pm ET About the ElevateRx Event: This event is for you if you want to: bring innovation and fresh ideas to your practice elevate your career with new skills and expertise learn how precision prescribing reduces adverse events and improves patient outcomes learn step-by-step how top pharmacogenomics pharmacists are successfully implementing PGx across various settings This event is open to pharmacists worldwide, providing practical PGx implementation strategies applicable across diverse healthcare settings. Bud Cook 50th Legislative District Pennsylvania House of Representatives GO BIG & COME HOME!! Representative Cook recently spoke at the Washington County commissioners monthly meeting about his newest initiative – “Come Home…GO BIG!” The initiative highlights Southwestern Pennsylvania, which consists of Washington, Fayette, Greene, Westmoreland and Allegheny counties, as the best place in the Commonwealth to live and work. “I stood before the commissioners and asked for a committed partnership from them in pursuing this idea,” said Cook. “I want to publicly thank them for the opportunity to present Come Home…GO BIG! I look forward to potentially working with them in the months to come.” - said Rep Cook In May 2021, Cook started to ask the public “Why Not Here?” As many people had the opportunity to work from anywhere during the pandemic, he questioned why people wouldn’t want to live and work in one of the tightest-knit communities in the Commonwealth. Thus, began his focus to make Southwestern Pennsylvania a home for many and a tourist destination for others. Chris Cornelison, RPh Author & CEO SolutionsRx Creator of Super Culture™ Framework In Super Culture™, Chris Cornelison outlines five steps to transform workplaces into thriving environments where employees feel energized and appreciated. Drawing from his experience, he emphasizes the importance of building a Super Culture™, retaining talent, fostering collaboration, and improving results.

Welcome back to Season 8 of the Holistic Pharmacy Podcast! With this opening episode, my guest and I discuss a very controversial topic that doesn’t have a great solution in the medical field. Tune in to learn why the power of touch and Reflexology is important in relieving physical, mental and emotional pain as a medication and addiction free alternative without side effects. Dr. Njideka N. Olatunde, is a visionary and creative energy behind Focus On Healing Wellness Institute, she is an accomplished Naturopath and a leading authority on the cultural integration of traditional health practices with conventional medicine for mind, body and emotional wellness. She is an author, acclaimed speaker, Podcast Host, Master Reflexologist, Pain Relief Educator and consultant who has helped thousands of chronic pain sufferers relieve pain first with addiction and medication-free pain relief treatment, using the power of touch and Reflexology, as an alternative in addressing the opioid epidemic. Connect with Njideka via: Email: fesnno7@gmail.com  Website:https://focusonhealing.com  FB:https://facebook.com/PainReliefwithReflexology  IG:https://instagram.com/evolving_butterfly  Linked In: http://www.linkedin.com/in/njidekanolatunde  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@changingliveswithtouchology  X (Twitter) http://twitter.com/FOHReflexology  Podcast: https://www.touchologywellnessexperience.com/episodes/    Free download Gift: Medication & Addiction Free Pain Relief Poster Website Link: touchologyreflexology.com    Visit https://marinabuksov.com for more holistic content.  Music from https://www.purple-planet.com.  Disclaimer: Statements herein have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Products listed are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any diseases.

Objective: Discuss community-level strategies to engage individuals and special populations. ·              Topics Covered: o   Community outreach programs driven by pharmacists. ·              Unique to pharmacists and the pharmacy team is their ability to get outside of their 4 walls and bring vaccines and other healthcare services to where people are o   Central to many of these programs is support from government agencies and other payers – the availability of these resources in the future is unclear at this time. o   Utilization of Community Health Workers (CPESN/NCPA Health Care Worker / Technician program) §  There are pilots using codes that could be billed for this service.  Question is will money continue to be available §  Build on trust the public has with pharmacy team members – think about what other screening / preventive services you can incorporate with these trained individuals. - they can be ambassadors for your practice o   Addressing cultural and socioeconomic barriers to vaccine confidence. Connect with trusted community leaders Understand concerns from the populations your serve and who the influencers are with the community and family units Don’t preach – provide credible information and let them process it o   Case studies of innovative engagement efforts, including partnerships with local organizations and faith-based groups. Offer to do talks Have discussion with organization leader and provide them with the facts they can use to reinforce messages o   How pharmacies can leverage their accessibility to serve as vaccination champions. Luke can talk about access; distance to pharmacies; pharmacy deserts Community health clinics, events, politicians events, etc. ·              Featured Guests: Brigid Groves, PharmD, MS  Mitch Rothholz, RPh, MBA, FAPhA Lucas Berenbrok, PharmD, MS, BCACP, FAPhA  ·              Key Takeaway: Collaboration with communities    Listen to all 3-parts of this series:  https://pharmacypodcast.com/2025/03/10/vaccine-confident-podcast-series/