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The Pharmacy Podcast Network was a press & media partner for the NCPA 2023 Annual Tradeshow & Convention. This episode is brought to you by RealValueRx.   Listen to the interviews with leaders in community pharmacy.   Guests: Luke Snow - Idaho Debbie Marcello - Happier at Home Tom Napolitano

Independent pharmacy owners are focusing on maximizing cash flow and minimizing their cash outlay in the lead-up to the expected DIR fee overlap in early 2024. In today's rapidly evolving pharmaceutical landscape, not only is it essential to stay updated with clinical advancements and best practices, but also with the financial tools and incentives available to us. One such tool that often goes underutilized is Section 179. Section 179 might sound like just another clause in the tax code, but for pharmacies it can be a game- changer. Today, we will delve into how this tax provision can benefit your operations, enhance your profitability, and strengthen the financial health of your pharmacy. Our expert panel will explain Section 179, provide real-world examples of its implementation, and answer any questions you may have about leveraging it effectively. Let me introduce our panelists: • Scoty Sykes, Sykes and Co. • Pete Davison, Advantage Financial Services • Lisa Kocian, Gibson Pharmacy • Adam Robinson, Save-Rite Drugs [Watch Pucci’s Pharmacy, Clint Hopkins Video] Scoty & Pete 1. Can you provide us with a brief overview of Section 179 & how it works? 2. What are the main benefits pharmacies can gain by leveraging Section 179 deductions? Lisa & Adam 3. Can you tell us how you effectively utilized Section 179 and what the impact was on your financial botom line? 4. Did Section 179 impact your purchasing decision when you bought adherence packaging equipment? Scoty & Pete 5. How does Section 179 apply to pharmacies looking to invest in automation or other high-cost equipment? 6. What should pharmacies should keep in mind to ensure they don't miss out on utilizing Section 179 this year? 7. For pharmacies that lease equipment, how does Section 179 apply, and what should they consider? 8. Are there any common pitfalls regarding Section 179 that pharmacies should be aware of? 9. If a pharmacy chooses to defer lease payments to conserve cash can they still utilize Section 179? 10. How much can a pharmacy owner save in taxes in a best case scenario? All Address questions from the audience

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An Exclusive Series on COVID-19 (Part 1)    In this first episode, Pharmacy Podcast Network founder and CEO, Todd Eury, spoke with Dr. Mayank “Mak” Amin, owner of Skippack Pharmacy in Lansdale, Pennsylvania, about his motivation behind the clinic’s impressive Phase 1a rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine. At the height of the pandemic, the clinic vaccinated residents at a rate of 300 per hour, and they’ve successfully vaccinated thousands since then. Dressed at times as Superman, “Dr. Mak” says he's representing all the health care heroes saving lives during the pandemic and endemic. Hear more about his caped crusade to save lives through vaccination.    Dr. Mack nicknamed "Superman" due to his costume he dons, is the owner of Skippack Pharmacy, a small, independent pharmacy in Skippack, Pennsylvania. He is also one of the few providers in the state who has a freezer cold enough to store the Pfizer vaccine for COVID-19. Black Doctor's COVID-19 Consortium administered 4,000 COVID-19 shots in one day In the past few months, he has vaccinated more than 15,000 people in Montgomery County against the virus. For every clinic, he dresses as Superman. He says he feels like a superhero helping protect the community against the coronavirus.

In this episode: Why the pursuit of money is short-lived How to invest in yourself to build true wealth The importance of having financial & wealth-building goals References: Download the FREE PharmXcel Wealth-Building Action Plan Here Book: Naval Ravikant - ‘How to get rich without getting lucky’ Book: Deepak Chopra - ‘The 7 Spiritual Laws of Success’ Visit www.katrinaazer.com to find out how I can help you to: 👉 Figure out what your purpose is and how you can weave that into your career 👉 Get coached into figuring out and building your dream career 👉 Find out how to build a side hustle that earns you income 👉 Bring Pharmacogenomics & Telepharmacy to your practice  Follow me on social media: ➡️ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katrina-azer/ ➡️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pharmxcel ➡️Twitter: https://twitter.com/Kat_pharmacist 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

Pharmacies are where caregivers can be connected to the resources they need to care for loved ones. In fact, according to AARP — the nation’s largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering Americans 50 and older to choose how they live as they age — pharmacists rank higher than doctors as the number-one resource consumers call or visit as they’re thrust into a caregiving role. This all begs to reason that independent pharmacies represent a fundamental link to the care a caregiver is providing.  Cardinal Health representative Kim Stokell, from our Consumer Health Division, sits down with Greg Klem, vice president of Strategic Marketing and Partnerships, and Reema Jweied-Guegel, director, Enterprise Strategic Relationships, AARP, to chat about opportunities for independent pharmacies to deliver resources to their patients and customers in this steadfastly-growing caregiving space.  Together, Greg and Reema talk about AARP’s 2023 report, Valuing the Invaluable, where they profile “who” caregivers “are,” today and the challenges they face. The report also looks at recent developments, promising federal and state policies that support family caregivers, and promising practices in the public and private sectors.  Listen in as Greg and Reema share and cite best practices and tips for independent pharmacies to connect with — and understand — today’s caregiver concerns and behaviors, i.e., what they’re buying, their needs, and how to deliver on those needs.

A few years back, I found myself grappling with an unforeseen identity shift. After three years of passionately producing the Pharmacist Diaries Podcast, what began as a simple podcast had morphed into a promising brand, a realisation that sent me spiraling into an entrepreneurial mindset. This pivotal transition wasn't easy, but it was necessary to fully embrace my potential as a business owner. I was no longer just a pharmacist with a podcast, but an entrepreneur with a brand that could impact lives beyond content creation.   Join me in this riveting episode as Yasir Sacranie, CEO of Micropharm, and I candidly delve into our personal journeys of transforming from content creators to business owners. We unravel the intricate process of starting small, growing steadily, and the crucial role of providing value through products and services.    We share insights into the practical aspects of podcasting, discussing the shift from audio to video and the crucial decisions we had to make. And as the saying goes, "No pain, no gain." We touch on the challenges of juggling multiple roles, contemplate reducing work hours to focus more on our passion projects, and stress the importance of believing in the brand you're building.    This is more than just a conversation; it’s a revelation of our entrepreneurial journey. Tune in, and let's explore this together! SUPPORT THE PODCAST: As I continue to grow and evolve this podcast, I am committed to bringing you inspiring and empowering content. But in order to do that, I need your support. I've set up a Buy Me a Coffee donation page where you have the opportunity donate a coffee (£5). You'll be helping us invest in the infrastructure, equipment, and team needed to take Pharmacist Diaries to the next level. With your help, we can continue to inspire and empower pharmacists around the world, and create a community that supports and uplifts one another.  https://www.buymeacoffee.com/pharmdiaries LISTEN/SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/pharmacist-diaries/id1517069483 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/72vLubufbwSZenhI7wQRy1 Google Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8yNDVkYTIwNC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== CONNECT WITH ME: Website: https://www.pharmacistdiaries.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pharmacistdiariesuk/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pharmacistdiariesuk LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anisha-patel-a95b9562/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/PharmDiariesUK Email: info@pharmacistdiaries.com CONNECT WITH YASIR LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yasir-sacranie/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/micropharm/  MicroPharm Website: https://www.micropharm.uk/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MicroPharm/featured Twitter: https://twitter.com/MicroPharmOrg  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@micropharm  FILMED AND EDITED BY: Sunjay Vyas: https://www.sunjav.uk/ NEW TO PHARMACIST DIARIES: Hi, I’m Anisha Patel. I’m the creator and host of the Pharmacist Diaries Podcast. I am a Specialist Paediatric Pharmacist at Evelina London Childrens' Hospital and a Senior Lecturer with at King's College London. I am also a mother of two children, Lilyanna and Kai, and wife to an incredibly supportive and loving husband, Sunjay Vyas.  If you want to know more, visit https://www.pharmacistdiaries.com/ SIGN UP to my NEWSLETTER via my website so you’ll be the first to know when new episodes are being released. You’ll also receive regular inspiration, tips, tools, and free content. #AnishaPatel #PharmacistDiaries

The PBM Express Scripts recently asked to convene an independent pharmacy advisory group to determine how PBMs could be better “partners” with independent pharmacies - PUTT responded with a comprehensive letter outlining many of the issues pharmacies confront in their daily dealings with PBM “partnerships”... this month, the PUTTcast is taking that conversation a step further.   Join Monique Whitney, PUTT President Deborah Keaveny, and special guest pharmacy owners EpicRx CEO Brian Hose, and MPA past President Jerry Callahan as they take a deep dive into pharmacy/PBM business relationships, including how they affect:  drug pricing;  patient care;  all forms of pharmacy including the chains, and;  why FTC and legislative intervention is critical to addressing many of the issues.    Because, to quote PUTT President Deborah Keaveny, “no pharmacy can provide quality patient care if it cannot generate sufficient revenue to conduct its daily operations.”   To read PUTT’s official letter to Express Scripts click here  

RxSafe was pleased to sponsor How Specialty Pharmacies are Revolutionizing Patient Compliance.  Hosted by Todd Eury, publisher of the Pharmacy Podcast Network, the webinar included guests: •    Brad Livingstone, PharmD, Owner, Sound Specialty Pharmacy •    Matt Gilbert, VP of Strategic Accounts, RxSafe “Pharmacy runs through this guy's veins,” says Eury, speaking of Brad Livingstone. “He's been expanding his pharmacy businesses from compounding to community pharmacy, specialty, mixed long-term care, and the services that have been critical to the communities where he operates.”

Happy Pharmacy Friday This Week In Pharmacy, our first interview is with Alexandria Arnett Pharm. D Candidate (class of 2025)  ACVP Student Pharmacist Board Member   Thank you Framework LTC for supporting our Pharmacists! Tune in to their monthly podcast at https://frameworkltc.com/podcast   Our second interview, Dr. Nhu Truong, PharmD Dr. Nhu Truong is a Functional Medicine/Holistic Practitioner, an Admission Advisor for the STORRIE Institute, and a concierge for the Burn Out to All Out team. With 13 years of experience as a Clinical Pharmacist in Corporate America, she understands the challenges of being a super-working mom and an overachieving clinician and entrepreneur, which took a toll on her health. Mindfulness is the practice of being present in the moment, cultivating self-awareness, and embracing a non-judgmental attitude. It's a powerful tool that can help you navigate the complexities of your career with grace and resilience. Here's how: Stress Reduction: Mindfulness techniques can reduce stress levels, helping you stay calm and composed even in high-pressure situations. Enhanced Focus: By training your mind to be present, you can improve your concentration and productivity. Improved Decision-Making: Mindfulness allows you to make better decisions by fostering clarity and reducing the influence of impulsive reactions. Increased Creativity: Embracing mindfulness can unlock your creative potential, enabling you to find innovative solutions to challenges. Work-Life Balance: Achieving a balance between your career and personal life becomes more attainable as mindfulness helps you set boundaries and prioritize self-care. Dr. Luana Colloca, a physician-scientist at the University of Maryland, Baltimore, calls this our “inner pharmacy.” Just expecting to feel better can cause the release of these substances. “Our mindset is so critical,” Colloca says, “because our thoughts are not independent from our bodies’ responses.” The placebo effect can be powerful. It can help with pain, fatigue, depression, anxiety, or nausea. But our inner pharmacy can’t treat everything. It can’t, for instance, make tumors go away, lower your cholesterol, or get rid of infections. https://newsinhealth.nih.gov/2023/01/powerful-placebo#:~:text=The%20placebo%20effect%20can%20be,or%20get%20rid%20of%20infections.