Interviews

In an interview with Pharmacy Times, Stefan Behrens, PhD, CEO and co-founder of GYANT, and Justin Graham, MD, MS, chief medical officer, said preparing patients for the process of receiving a coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine is essential.

In an interview with Pharmacy Times, Bruce Mueller, PharmD, interim dean and professor of clinical pharmacy at the University of Michigan College of Pharmacy, said pharmacists are essential in providing the correct dosing to patients with kidney disease.

Pharmacy Times® interviewed Chad Landmon, JD, of Axinn, Veltrop & Harkrider, on the arguments presented to the Supreme Court on whether a legislative change to the Affordable Care Act makes the law unconstitutional.

In an interview with Pharmacy Times, Peter Bonis, MD, said pharmacists are instrumental in making sure that patients receive drugs that are both safe and effective.

In an interview with Pharmacy Times, Peter Bonis, MD, chief medical officer of clinical effectiveness at Wolters Kluwer Health, said formulary adherence in health systems is essential for several reasons.

In an interview with Pharmacy Times, Peter Bonis, MD, chief medical officer of clinical effectiveness at Wolters Kluwer Health, said collaboration between pharmacists, physicians, and other health care workers is essential.

Pharmacy Times® interviewed Maryland Secretary of Commerce Kelly M. Schulz on the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on small businesses, such as community pharmacies.

In a discussion with Pharmacy Times, Susan DiGregorio, BS Pharm, MS, RPh, director of clinical pharmacy development at Community Care Rx, said that collaborating with pediatricians and other health care providers is essential for pharmacists to effectively administer vaccines to children.

Pharmacy Times spoke with Michael Haydock, senior director of content for cardiovascular, metabolic, and infectious diseases at Informa Pharma Intelligence, about investigational therapeutics for COVID-19 and what’s in the pipeline.

Pharmacy Times® interviewed Petros Grivas, MD, PhD, associate professor at the University of Washington and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and a medical oncologist at Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, on the work of the COVID-19 and Cancer Consortium.

Pharmacy Times® interviewed Rich Morino, senior director of health care solutions at LexisNexis, on how using social determinants of health in tandem with clinical data can benefit pharmacies.

Pharmacy Times® interviewed Amanda Epp, MBA, the CEO of ScriptDrop, on how granting provider status to pharmacists can allow them to better support the health care system in the fight against COVID-19.

Pharmacy students answered the question “Have you been able to build a professional pharmacy network during the pandemic?” The video is one part in the Pharmacy Times Student Café series.

Pharmacy Times® interviewed Ned Milenkovich, PharmD, JD, principal and co-chair of the Health Care Law practice group at Much Shelist, on how federal and state law may affect vaccine administration in accordance with recent HHS declarations.

Pharmacy Times® interviewed Maryland Secretary of Commerce Kelly M. Schulz on how growth in the health care and biotech industry can support economic revitalization during and following the COVID-19 pandemic among community and retail pharmacies.

Pharmacy Times® interviewed John Beckner, RPh, the senior director of strategic initiatives at the NCPA, on the importance of American Pharmacists Month in acknowledging the critical role of pharmacists in supporting the US health care system.

Lennartz said it’s important that pharmacists are properly reimbursed for the administration of many common immunizations, including the flu vaccine.

Pharmacy Times® interviewed Petros Grivas, associate professor at the University of Washington and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and a medical oncologist at Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, on the value of the pharmacist in the treatment of patients with cancer during COVID-19.

Many manufacturers are making headway in the race for a COVID-19 vaccine, with about 5 players in phase 3 trials.

Pharmacy Times® interviewed Ned Milenkovich, PharmD, JD, principal and co-chair of the Health Care Law practice group at Much Shelist, on the value of the pharmacist during the flu season and concurrent COVID-19 pandemic this year.

In addition to caring for patients, leaders in pharmacy organizations have an opportunity to care for other employees, pharmacists, and technicians during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Collaborating with other health care providers is key, both to have the full picture of the patient’s health and to relay information back and forth.

Throughout October, Pharmacy Times is celebrating American Pharmacists Month with our #ThankAPharmacist campaign. This video discusses one view of the value of a pharmacist.

Pharmacy Times® interviewed Rich Morino, senior director of health care solutions, LexisNexis, on the value of the pharmacist in managing patient care during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Throughout October, Pharmacy Times is celebrating American Pharmacists Month with our #ThankAPharmacist campaign. This video discusses one view of the value of a pharmacist.

Throughout October, Pharmacy Times is celebrating American Pharmacists Month with our #ThankAPharmacist campaign. This video discusses one view of the value of a pharmacist.

To celebrate American Pharmacists Month, Pharmacy Times spoke with several pharmacists about their experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic and how they have tackled its unique challenges.

Throughout October, Pharmacy Times is celebrating American Pharmacists Month with our #ThankAPharmacist campaign. This video discusses one view of the value of a pharmacist.