Pharmacy Podcast Network

In this episode, host Mark Fulton and guest Patrick Hussey talk about emerging trends in pharmacy and what the future will look like for LTC pharmacy operators. They highlight both new opportunities and challenges from a regulatory, technological and practice evolution perspective.

Imagine being able to use A.I. text interaction with a patient who recently began to use a continuous glucose monitoring device and was able to ask questions and recieve contexual human-like responoses which were documented and tied into the medical records for pharmacist and physician reference?  Artifical intelligence (AI) is impacting virtual every aspect of society in one form or another, including through the transformation of the health care industry and all of its sectors. Pharmacy practice is no exception. Medication and treatment plan adherence will be impacted and patients will have access to a first level reference guides backed by human follow up from Providers.  Pharmesol Inc. delivers an automated and intelligent HIPAA compliant SMS text message assistant to support all conversations with patients. References:  The Rise of AI in Pharmacy Practice Presents Benefits and Challenges  https://www.pharmacytimes.com/view/the-rise-of-ai-in-pharmacy-practice-presents-benefits-and-challenges by Ned Milenkovich, PharmD, JD What are smart inhalers? https://www.news-medical.net/health/What-are-Smart-Inhalers.aspx By Dr. Liji Thomas, MD Reviewed by Sophia Coveney

https://www.japha.org/article/S1544-3191(23)00028-6/fulltext "Hannah Palsgraf went to pharmacy school at Albany College of Pharmacy in upstate NY. She completed her PGY1 at John R. Oishei Children's Hospital in Buffalo, NY and went on to complete her PGY2 in pediatrics through Philadelphia College of Pharmacy with the practice site at Children's Regional Hospital at Cooper in Camden, NJ. She currently practices as a Neonatal ICU Clinical Pharmacy Specialist at Cohen Children's Medical Center in New Hyde Park, NY on Long Island."

AION Labs  CEO - Mati Gil  About AION Labs  AION Labs is a first-of-its-kind alliance of global pharma and technology leaders and investors that have come together with one clear mission: to create and adopt gateway AI and computational technologies that will transform the process of drug discovery and development for the betterment of human health.   We invite brilliant inventors, scientists and technologists to solve the biggest R&D challenges of today’s pharma with the support and guidance of years of accumulated know-how, data, and experience of our partners.   Backed by our partners’ wealth of knowledge and fresh multidisciplinary approach, we combine the ingenuity, agility and innovative instinct of Israel’s start-up ecosystem to create and develop strong companies with disruptive technology which will pave the way to the future of pharma.   Our unique venture creation process eliminates the gap between technologies and markets with our built in product-market innovation model.

Meet Trent Voelkl of Buffalo Pharmacies, who we consider the original gangster, the fusion innovator of all things home care and pharmacy.  We discuss the differences and appropriate options of medication management solutions in the home, how to approach independent living facilities to earn their business, how to refer private pay business to your own company and much more!

Katie Bass, PharmD and owner of two pharmacies in central California is a dynamo.  After assuring listeners she too pays DIR fees and struggles to balance the demands of owning two pharmacies and raising two small children she shares specific examples of things she is doing to succeed.  The list includes buying smart, knowing her local community, investing in new technology, doing point-of-care testing and tapping into new revenue available with community health workers.  Katie is a super star who will inspire you to try new things in our pharmacy.  Katie is joined by her IPC Regional Director, Jake Lewis.

WELCOME BACK to PART THREE of three of the Converge LIVE Recap Show! With guests: Andy Friedland Chief Revenue Officer at Swiftly Josh Rossie National Account Manager Chetu, Inc.    Marc Essensa President and Chief Executive Officer IPC Rx   Dr. Nick Turos, PharmD and   Tony Jones Vice President, Clinician Relations Babson Diagnostics   Frank Harvey - CEO SureScripts Melanie Marcus - Chief Marketing & Customer Experience Officer  Surescripts    George Lazenby CEO and Co-founder Special Featured OrderInsite   Steven Anderson, CEO NACDS

Suprise "This Week in Pharmacy" with Shane Jerominski, PharmD about the shake up in Retail Chain #Pharmacy --'WHAT A MESS!!" with RITE AID filing for bankruptcy and Roz Brewer leaving Walgreens, take a listen to this STAT episode of #TWIRx    https://youtu.be/gXCnb8x7yLk

Exploring the science and data of microdosing, and briefing key drug interactions with the use of common used psychedelic therapies References: Cheung T. COMPASS Announces Positive Outcome of 25 mg COMP360 Psilocybin Therapy as Adjunct to SSRI Anti-depressant in Open-Label, Treatment-Resistant Depression Study. COMPASS Health. 13 Dec 2021 [press release]. Grinspoon P. The Popularity of Microdosing of Psychedelics: What Does the Science Say? Harvard Health. 19 Sept 2022. Gukasyan N, et al. Attenuation of Psilocybin Mushroom Effects During and After SSRI/SNRI Anti-depressant Use. Sage Journals. 2023 Jul; 37(7): 707-716 Malcolm B and Thomas K. Serotonin Toxicity of Serotonergic Psychedelics. Psychopharmacology. 2022;239: 1881-1891 Perez E, et al. The Psilocybin-Blunting Effects of SSRIs and Anti-depressants. Psychedelic Passage. 3 June 2022. Raison C, et al. Single Dose Psilocybin for Major Depressive Disorder. JAMA. 2023; 330(9): 843-853    

Join Dr. H in this inspiring episode of the Sports Pharmacy podcast as he welcomes a special guest, Chris Boettcher, former college basketball player turned track athlete, physical therapist, and co-founder of "Brother 2 Brother," a health and wellness program for men. The episode begins with a casual chat about their morning routines and workout habits, along with the challenges of staying fit in the sweltering Texas heat. Chris opens up about his journey as a physical therapist and the obstacles he faced, including patient overload and financial burdens from student debt. Delving into Chris' passion for Ironman racing, listeners will discover how the pursuit of this athletic endeavor made him reassess his priorities, leading him to prioritize family and community building. Chris and his brother's brainchild, "Brother to Brother," comes into the spotlight, as they discuss the program's founding principles and objectives. Driven by the belief that health forms the foundation for success in all aspects of life, Chris emphasizes the significance of making sustainable lifestyle changes over drastic, short-term fixes. Throughout the episode, Chris sheds light on the challenges and triumphs faced by the program's clients. From building self-belief to carving out time for workouts amidst busy schedules, their experiences underscore the power of a supportive community in achieving holistic well-being. Taking a brief detour into sports talk, they share their mutual love for college basketball, with Chris rooting for Wisconsin, and Dr. H reminiscing about a thrilling regional game. Football also gets its moment, with Chris discussing his feelings about Aaron Rodgers' departure from the Packers and the potential of the new quarterback, Jordan Love. Dr. H adds his perspective as a Carolina Panthers fan and the team's ups and downs. As the episode draws to a close, they touch upon Chris' engaging Twitter presence, where he shares valuable health and fitness insights. They discuss the significance of responsible social media use and how it can be a force for good in connecting like-minded individuals. Tune in to this episode of the Sports Pharmacy podcast to gain empowering insights into men's health and wellness, the importance of community support, and the transformative power of prioritizing well-being to live a fulfilling life.