

Pharmacy Podcast Network
Pharmacy Podcast Network
Pharmacy Podcast Network (PPN) is the world’s largest network of podcasts dedicated to the pharmacy professional and industry insiders. Our content is about dynamic people in the pharmacy industry making a difference and delivering the best pharmacy care.
Pharmacists are the cornerstone of healthcare, and the PPN reflects that. From Community, LTC, Specialty Pharmacy to Drug Development, Government policy and DigitalHealth, we cover it all. Partner with us to connect with thousands of daily listeners and find the right pharmacist across various specialties and topics, ensuring your products and services resonate where it matters most. We build strong audio brands through Pharmacists who see patients almost 9x more than primary care.
PPN is a division of RxPR, LLC.
Pharmacists are the cornerstone of healthcare, and the PPN reflects that. From Community, LTC, Specialty Pharmacy to Drug Development, Government policy and DigitalHealth, we cover it all. Partner with us to connect with thousands of daily listeners and find the right pharmacist across various specialties and topics, ensuring your products and services resonate where it matters most. We build strong audio brands through Pharmacists who see patients almost 9x more than primary care.
PPN is a division of RxPR, LLC.
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Oct 16, 2023 • 37min
Herbal Medicine with Marina Buksov | MaternalRx
Dr. Danielle Plummer, PharmD, dives into the world of herbalism with the esteemed Dr. Marina Buksov, a specialist in this ancient practice. Discover the rich historical tapestry of herbal medicine and its invaluable role in bolstering maternal health across the spectrum from preconception to post-pregnancy. Dr. Buksov guides us through the art of harnessing herbs to optimize fertility, maintain a healthy pregnancy and support postpartum recovery. From improving gut health to combating morning sickness, along with urinary and mental health and so much else, the episode explores how herbs can alleviate common pregnancy-related discomforts. Furthermore, Dr. Buksov shares practical advice for integrating herbal remedies into daily life and discusses how independent pharmacies can leverage herbalism as an additional income stream. Whether you're a newcomer or a seasoned enthusiast, this episode offers a wealth of knowledge for those interested in exploring herbal solutions for their health and maternal journey.
Marina Buksov is a Functional Medicine Pharmacist (PharmD), Mental Fitness & Health Coach, Herbal Educator, and lifelong learner of the Healing Arts. She is the creator of Build Your Holistic Herbal Practice course mentoring other healthcare professionals in clinical herbal as well as business skills. She is also a Functional Medicine Pharmacist as part of PharmToTable telehealth platform, and the host of the Holistic Pharmacy Podcast.
Marina guides practitioners to rediscover their passion for medicine by expanding their mind and clinical skills to include natural, holistic, alternative and herbal medicine from which conventional pharmacy practice originated! She believes in honoring plants as food and medicine for sustainable & sovereign health.
When she is not working or studying, Marina likes to dance, paint, and tinker with various concoctions (tea blends, meals, DIY projects). She lives with her husband, two adorable kiddos and two mischievous kitties in NYC.
Connect with Marina at marinabuksov.com.
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Oct 14, 2023 • 30min
MISSION CRITICAL: Reform the Mysterious PBM System with Antonio Ciaccia | PBM Reform
Antonio Ciaccia is the President of 3 Axis Advisors. He was born and raised in pharmacy, Antonio has been crawling around pharmacies his entire life. After three years as a pharmacy technician and two years of pre-pharmacy curriculum, Antonio diverted course, graduating from The Ohio State University in 2007 with dual degrees in communications and political science before moving into the world of association management.
3 Axis Advisors brings unique approaches to address the individual needs of each or our clients. As researchers and investigators at heart, 3 Axis endeavors are laser-focused on discovery through data-driven analysis and deep industry expertise, resulting in innovative and unique solutions.
Our obsessive passion for understanding complex systems and our immersion in the prescription drug supply chain and the broader healthcare delivery system enables us to arm our clients with the tools they need to accomplish their goals.
Reference:
Ohio regulator’s proposed pharmacy rules draw mixed response
New regs meant to promote safety at understaffed stores
https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2023/10/02/ohio-regulators-proposed-pharmacy-rules-draw-mixed-response/

Oct 13, 2023 • 1h 2min
TWIRx | Operation Spotlight
This episode of 'This Week in Pharmacy' is special. We have PPN host of the popular podcast 'Sports Pharmacy' Dr. H, Hussam Hamoush PharmD focused on the expansion of the athletic pharmacist consultancy and wellness efforts and Dr. Shane Jerominski PharmD from "Operation Spotlight" —talking about the advancing efforts of thousands of chain pharmacists and technicians dedicated to pressuring the BIG national chains with walkouts across the nation!
#OperationSpotlight is in full effect! We stand with #Pharmacists across the nation in support of building safer working conditions!! Metrics and Profit is not the goal, This Week in Pharmacy we talk with Dr. Shane Jarominski PharmD, The Accidental Pharmacist on #TWIRx with an update on the initiatives to make right the chain #pharmacy proper staffing of thousands of #pharmacies!!
Now is the time for all chain pharmacy to come #TogetheRx and build specific ratios to ensure maximum effectiveness of #Pharmacists and tech and prescription volume, testing, and immunizations for work place and patient safety.

Oct 13, 2023 • 35min
There is a Cure for the Common Front End | Pharmacy Crossroads
Far too many independent pharmacies let their front-ends flounder because they don't know how to buy, display, price or otherwise support the right kind of products. Well, a cure has been found. In this episode 3 industry experts share who their companies provide solutions to this problem. You can have a profitable front-end. You can contact these three companies at: solutionsrx.com BreathROX.com or MatchSquare.com

Oct 12, 2023 • 46min
Becoming the Vaccination Destination in Your Community | Cardinal Health™ Counter Talk™ Podcast
90% of patients live within five miles of a community pharmacy. It’s all about convenience and accessibility, and in today’s world, pharmacies are working to understand not only what vaccine their community members and patients need but also when and why they need it/them.
In this podcast, Cheri Schmitt, pharmacist and member of Cardinal Health’s Pharmacy of the Future Clinical Team, Tonya Shackelford, pharmacist and senior manager for Cardinal Health’s Clinical Pharmacy Solutions Team and Wimberly Gayle, an independent pharmacist from Louisiana, address the evolution of pharmacies as an emerging healthcare destination by offering even more immunizations — especially for the upcoming fall and winter seasons.
Here, Cheri, Tonya and Wimberly address this ever-pivoting world for independent pharmacies and how they may effectively balance their vaccine inventory and offerings.

Oct 11, 2023 • 36min
Delayed & Confused | Framework Focus
In the latest installment of FrameworkFocus, join Dr. Mark Fulton and special guest Ted Sullivan of Advasur, as they discuss the current state of the Drug Supply Chain Security Act. Learn about the FDA’s recent announcement delaying the enforcement of several key provisions of DSCSA, how this delay will impact your pharmacy, and pathways for compliance. Plus, a bonus segment with Jennie Lee, the Pharmacy Manager at PharmaCare Hawaii, who is a customer of both Advasur and FrameworkLTC!

Oct 10, 2023 • 10min
Navigating the World of Online Pharmacies with CDR Lysette Deshields | Q&A with FDA
According to the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy, for the past 10 years, industry experts have consistently estimated that, at any given time, there are between 30,000 and 40,000 active illegal online pharmacies.
Today, we are joined by Commander Lysette Deshields, an FDA officer in the United States Public Health Service Commissioned Corps. CDR Deshields is a Regulatory Officer in the Supply Chain Security Branch in the Office of Drug Security, Integrity and Response, Office of Compliance within the FDA’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research. She will be discussing FDA’s BeSafeRx campaign, a national initiative to educate consumers and health care professionals about the potential dangers of buying medicine from unsafe online pharmacies, along with identifying safe online pharmacies so that consumers can make more informed decisions when purchasing prescription medicine online, and tools that healthcare professionals can use to guide patients.

Oct 10, 2023 • 29min
Avoiding Legal Pitfalls: Insight from Kunal Shah | Sports Pharmacy Podcast
Welcome to another episode of the Sports Pharmacy Podcast. In this informative edition, our host, Dr. H, is in conversation with Kunal Shah, a successful business law attorney from Spencer Fane law firm in North Dallas. Known for his effective strategies in navigating through the complex legal realms of Business, Shah shares engaging insights from his decades of experience as a renowned legal consultant. Our understanding, respect, and common ground quickly evolved from just another client-attorney engagement to a deep friendship.
Stepping into the life of Kunal Shah, who was born and grew up amid the hustle-bustle of New Jersey, pursued his legal education from Rutgers University and began his career in the busy workspace of New York. Following his wife's roots, Shah eventually moved to Texas, where he efficiently uses his years of experience to provide exhaustive legal solutions to his healthcare clients. His unique position at the junction of law and business leads us into an engaging dialogue about his encounters with the legal intricacies in the healthcare sector.
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Oct 9, 2023 • 34min
NASP 2023 Annual Meeting LIVE ReCap Show | NASP Specialty Pharmacy Podcast
This episode features conversations with
Aleata Postell & Sabeen Hasni - Walmart Specialty Pharmacy
Amanda Awe PharmD, VPL
Cecelia Byers - Surescripts
Chris Antypas, PharmD, Perigon Health 360
Dan Brooks, Brooks Group
Jeffrey Baird, Esq., Brown & Fortunato

Oct 9, 2023 • 32min
Start From Scratch: Compounding Pharmacy Finds Success | Pharmacy Crossroads
Sponsored by: Professional Compounding Centers of America (PCCA)
Dayna Timmer, Pharm D, has worked for a chain, as a nuclear pharmacist and in 2022 opened her own compounding pharmacy. And, she loves it. She is joined by Erin Michael, of PCCA. They both share how Timmer started from scratch and has built both a financially and personally reward practice is Georgia.
Dayna Timmer, Pharm D, owner of Mountainside Compounding Pharmacy in Tate, GA. Erin Michael, MBA, CPhT, Director of Customer Engagement, PCCA