Pharmacy Focus

Deeb Eid, PharmD, RPh, regulatory affairs advisor in Pharmacy at CVS Health, discusses the future and advancing practice of pharmacy.

Carina Dolan, PharmD, BCOP, senior director for Clinical Oncology and Pharmaceutical Outcomes at Vizient Inc, discusses the highlights and big picture moving forward for hospitals and health-system pharmacies.

Mandy Reece, PharmD, CDCES, BC-ADM, BCACP, FADCES, vice chair and associate professor in the department of pharmacy practice at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, discusses diabetes care, change in treatment, and management.

Sarah Gray, BPharm, an integrative nutritionist and the Nutrition Pharmacist, discusses the importance of National Nutrition Month.

Susan Koletar, MD, FACP, FIDSA, director of the Division of Infectious Diseases at the Ohio State University College of Medicine, discusses the pharmacists’ role in addressing vaccine hesitancy and improving global vaccine rates.

Anthony Pudlo, PharmD, MBA, executive director of the Tennessee Pharmacists Association, discusses his presentation at the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) 2023 Regional Chain conference.

April Gill, chief commercial officer at Tabula Rasa HealthCare, discusses how to identify underserved patients and address social determinants of health.

Lucas Morgan, Esq, a partner at Frier Levitt, discusses how to navigate the Board of Pharmacy as a pharmacist.

Nikhil Palekar discusses the FDA approval of lecanemab-irmb (Leqembi, Eisai) and what this means for those who have Alzheimer Disease.

Tom Knight, founder and CEO of Invistics, now part of Wolters Kluwer, discusses the dangers of drug diversion and how this could negatively impact affect patients.

Harsha Rajasimha, PhD, MS, founder and CEO of Jeeva Informatics Solutions, discusses the importance of representation of women and minority groups in clinical trials.

Tune in to this episode of Pharmacy Focus to gain a deeper understanding of the AAPT Fall Seminar, the evolving landscape of pharmacy practice, and the crucial roles played by pharmacy technicians.

On this month's episode, Pharmacy Times covers the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy Nexus 2023 conference, highlighting the updates on biosimilars.

Tune in to this episode of Pharmacy Focus for a deep dive into the world of independent pharmacists prescribing, featuring insights and expertise from Deeb Eid.

Anaïs Webster Mennuti, PharmD and Kristin Speer, PharmD, BCPS, discuss their new documentary that highlights the understaffed and overwhelmed reality of retail pharmacy.

This episode highlights strategies for pharmacists and pharmacies to address social determinants of health barriers through leveraging PQA's SDOH Resource Guide.

The podcast highlights addressing misinformation, the impact of celebrity endorsements in pharmaceuticals, and the important role of pharmacists in educating patients.

This episode highlights how celebrity endorsements and local influencers can be leveraged to address vaccine hesitancy by shaping attitudes, but also must account for factors like audience trust and the potential for both benefits and limitations.

This podcast episode discussed the impact of celebrity endorsements on trends in weight loss drugs like Ozempic, body image issues, and the role of pharmacists in educating patients on appropriate use of GLP-1 medications for weight management and chronic diseases.

Cristin Hackel discusses the current state of OTC contraception options, the differences between OTC and prescription methods, and how pharmacists can promote education and awareness.

On this episode, Amie Stephens, Emilee Kennelly, and Max Baire, discuss social determinants of health and how they can impact patient outcomes and medication adherence.

Molly McGraw, PharmD, BCPS, manager of clinical pharmacy at UPMC Health Plan and Kim Castelnovo, RPh, Pharmacy Manager at Community Care Behavioral Health Organization, talk about the importance of mental health care for patients.

Jeffrey Goad discusses key considerations for travelers regarding medications, maintaining medication schedules across time zones, ensuring proper vaccinations, and the importance of consulting health care professionals before international trips.

Olivia Kinney, a national pharmacy practice manager at Kroger, discusses strategies for pharmacists to effectively address vaccine hesitancy by building trust with patients.

The Alzheimer disease treatment landscape is evolving with new FDA-approved antibody therapies and advancements in biomarker testing to enable earlier diagnosis and intervention.

Donna Ryan, MD discusses GLP-1 medications and new developments on the horizon, while providing some best practices for patients initiating treatment, including important nutritional and lifestyle changes,

In this episode, Jill Simonian and Codi Peterson explore the evolving role of pharmacists in medical cannabis, addressing legal complexities, patient counseling, and key considerations for safe and effective use.

Experts discuss Project Lifeline’s integration of SBIRT in community pharmacies, highlighting its effectiveness in identifying and addressing opioid use disorder while exploring strategies for broader implementation.

Derek Webb, PharmD, a community pharmacist and Virginia Board of Pharmacy member, provides comprehensive guidance on managing seasonal allergies, distinguishing between symptoms, and exploring treatment options for patients.