When pharmacist Brad Arthur started his career 34 years ago, there were zero specialty drugs on the market., Now there are hundreds. What changed? Join host Geoff Redick for a discussion with Brad on specialty pharmacy. Plus we hear from the Definitely-Not-A-Monopoly companies who might try to avoid New York's newly proposed antitrust law.

Hundreds of chain drugstores are closing across the United States, and the reasons are often not what you see reported in the news. Pharmacist Heather Ferrarese explains why even the massive CVS is closing doors. Plus, the pharmacy benefit managers are here to Protect & Serve...their shareholders.

We interview pharmacist "Howie the Hat" Jacobson on that big book you get about your pharmacy insurance benefits which you probably don't read (Howie doesn't either) and what you can do with it. Then, we learn more about why pharmacy benefit managers aren't celebrating this spring in New York -- and why pharmacists are. Join Geoff Redick and Howie Jacobson as they navigate these pressing issues, offering insights and perspectives on the evolving landscape of pharmacy care.

00:00 Welcome

00:10 “Drug of Choice” – contraceptive care, Change Healthcare cyberattack and buying drugs on Etsy

4:04 “This Is A Pharmacist” with pharmacist Howie Jacobson

16:16 “Put On My PBM Hat” – 1-year party for New York kicking PBM’s out of Medicaid

22:04 Conclusion

In this inaugural episode, host Geoff Redick teams up with pharmacist Steve Moore to unravel the story behind the massive cyberattack that left pharmacies nationwide in disarray. They delve into the recent green lights for a pivotal HIV medication and naloxone, a life-saving necessity for opioid users, highlighting the advancements and challenges in drug approval and distribution. The conversation takes a critical turn towards the contentious role of pharmacy benefit managers, shedding light on their impact on local pharmacies. Join Geoff and Steve as they navigate these pressing issues, offering insights and perspectives on the evolving landscape of pharmacy care.

00:00 Welcome

00:58 “Drug of Choice” – Naloxone, Biktarvy and the Change Healthcare Cyberattack

4:54 “This Is A Pharmacist” with Steve Moore, PharmD

19:59 “Put On My PBM Hat” – PBM’s and the Change Healthcare Cyberattack

25:21 Conclusion