Catalyst Pharmacy Podcast

In the past, you were bound by your pharmacy’s four walls. But in today’s world, you can step outside of your services and work with providers and patients to improve your community. In other words, you can be a larger part of public health. Tripp Logan, Vice President of SEMO Rx Pharmacies, discusses the key role pharmacists play in public health and explains how you can piece together your team to make a bigger impact in your community. You’ve always been the first line of defense, but now, you can get the distinction you need to serve in new ways.

Hosted By: Josh Howland, SVP of Clinical Strategy and Development | Mark Bivins, VP of Sales

Guest: Tripp Logan, Vice President of SEMO Rx Pharmacies

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Put on your armor and pick up your sword. Independent pharmacy is facing giants, but we’re not going down without a fight. Jay Phipps, CEO of Phipps Pharmacy, is a self-proclaimed “pharmacy gladiator” who’s building up an army and battling the most important issues in the industry. Jay joins Will to explain the vision behind the “pharmacy gladiators” — including how he got started, how he started making changes, and how you can join the fight for the profession.

Beyond the Scripts - Episode 30

Hosted By: Will Tuft, Director of Education at PioneerRx

Guest: Jay Phipps, CEO of Phipps Pharmacy

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After two years of testing, treating, and adapting to the changes of COVID-19, you’re ready to envision a world post-pandemic — but what does that look like? If you’re like most pharmacists, you’re probably feeling bogged down and burnt out, but you’re ready to see some changes in your business. Anne Pace, Co-Owner and PIC at Kavanaugh Pharmacy, opens up about the struggles of post-pandemic life and getting in the groove again. But through it all, Anne maintains that great things are on the horizon. You just have to look for them.

Hosted By: Josh Howland, SVP of Clinical Strategy and Development at PioneerRx | Marsha Bivins, Director of Marketing

Guest: Anne Pace, Co-Owner and PIC at Kavanaugh Pharmacy

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In 2022, we’re still singing the same tune. Med sync. Vaccines. Point-of-care testing. The future of pharmacy lies in services, but you might be missing out on a few new and profitable programs you didn’t even know about. Ashli Yoder, Clinical Services Pharmacist at Norland Avenue Pharmacy, explores some of the newest opportunities for pharmacists — from Cognivue testing to new types of diabetes treatment — so that you can shake up your clinical services and see a greater return on investment.

Hosted By: Will Tuft, Director of Education at PioneerRx

Guest: Ashli Yoder, Clinical Services Pharmacist at Norland Avenue Pharmacy

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Things have changed in the last 2 years, including your reputation. Now more than ever, pharmacists are seen as trusted healthcare providers. With more rights and responsibilities, many pharmacists are ready to move past dispensing and take the next step into providing primary care services. But they’re not without pushback. Troy Trygstad, Executive Director of CPESN, joins Jeff and Josh to discuss all things vertical integration, the obstacles associated with primary care, and how you can prepare to prove your worth to providers and payers.

Hosted By: Jeff Key, President of PioneerRx | Josh Howland, SVP of Clinical Strategy and Development

Guest: Troy Trygstad, Executive Director of CPESN USA

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Pharmacy reform isn’t for the faint of heart. For years, individuals and organizations have fought for the industry’s most important issues, including everything from PBMs to provider status. We’ve gained momentum, but now, we have to keep it going. Brandon Cooper, Pharmacist at Soo’s Drug Store, explains how to make reform work: not only in your community and across your state, but throughout the world of independent pharmacy It’s an uphill battle to create change, but pharmacists — standing alongside patients and other providers — are willing and able to do it.

Beyond the Scripts - Episode 28

Hosted By: Will Tuft, Director of Education at PioneerRx

Guest: Brandon Cooper, Pharmacist at Soo’s Drug Store

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Rannon Ching is one of the most innovative pharmacists in the industry, and it isn’t by accident. For Rannon, Pharmacist-in-Charge at Tarrytown Pharmacy, innovation starts with the desire to do better and be better — to “level up” your pharmacy. “Leveling up” means identifying obstacles, embracing change, and taking the right steps to innovate. Rannon joins Will to show you those steps. As Rannon explains it, there are plenty of roadblocks along the way, but innovation is ultimately what keeps you moving forward.

Beyond the Scripts - Episode 27

Hosted By: Will Tuft, Director of Education at PioneerRx

Guest: Rannon Ching, Pharmacist-in-Charge at Tarrytown Pharmacy

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It’s been a year and a half since the RedSail/PioneerRx acquisition, and change has happened fast. But is that change for better or for worse? NCPA CEO Doug Hoey returns to the Catalyst Pharmacy Podcast to ask RedSail CEO, Kraig McEwen, and PioneerRx Executives, Jeff Key and Marsha Bivins, the hard-hitting questions. Check in on the acquisition, hear feedback from real users, and find out what the future holds for PioneerRx pharmacies. No question is off-limits.

Hosted By: Doug Hoey, CEO of NCPA

Guests: Kraig McEwen, CEO of RedSail Technologies | Jeff Key, President of PioneerRx | Marsha Bivins, Director of Marketing

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Fresh out of pharmacy school, Tory Grooms and Abigail Scott are taking the world by storm. As Moose Pharmacy’s newest PGY1 Residents, Tory and Abi are new to the scene, but they’re already proving their value as pharmacy professionals. From implementing new programs to working with providers, Tory and Abigail show just how capable students really are. They may be young, but they’re ready to face new challenges and find new opportunities for future pharmacists.

Hosted By: Mark Bivins, VP of Sales | Marsha Bivins, Director of Marketing

Guests: Tory Grooms and Abigail Scott, PGY-1 Pharmacy Residents at Moose Pharmacy

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Camille Schrier knows how to balance a white coat and a diamond-crusted crown. She started off as a Pharmacy Student, then made her way to the stage and swept up the coveted Miss America title in 2020. Since then, she’s advocated for women in STEM and continued to work towards her own Pharm.D. degree. Whether she’s speaking to crowds or sharpening her clinical skills, Camille proves that you can have the best of both worlds — and that women in pharmacy can really do it all.

Hosted By: Jeff Key, President of PioneerRx | Marsha Bivins, Director of Marketing

Guest: Camille Schrier, Pharm.D. Student and Miss America 2020

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