Morgan Lee, PhD, MPH, CPH, and Scott Halperin, PharmD, from the Pharmaceutical Strategies Group, joined Over the Counter to discuss key takeaways in their organization's 2025 Trends in Drug Benefit Design Report.

Amina Abubakar, PharmD, AAHIVP, joined Over the Counter to discuss her career journey within the pharmacy profession, from her time in big-box retail to owning an independent pharmacy and continuing education institute.

Marta Wosinska, PhD, and Joey Mattingly, PharmD, MBA, PhD, joined Over the Counter to discuss the potential impact pharmaceutical tariffs may have on pharmacies if they are to be widely implemented in the near future.

David Swenson, RPh, joined Over the Counter to discuss the new drug shortage technology, CCT Rx Shortage Solutions, his company is helping bring to pharmacies across the country.

Jeff Goad, PharmD, MPH, joined Over the Counter to discuss hepatitis A and B vaccines and the ways in which pharmacists can play their role in boosting vaccine uptake and reducing hesitancy.

Vin Gupta, MD, joined Over the Counter to discuss the future of the pharmacy profession and how digitally innovative solutions can lead to advanced patient care as well as growth in the role of pharmacists.

Antonio Ciaccia joined Over the Counter to discuss pharmacy benefit managers, their role within the pharmaceutical supply chain, and how that role has evolved over time. 

Luke Turnock, PhD, joined Over the Counter to discuss the increase of lifestyle enhancement drug use on social media, the internet cultures that are fueling the use of these drugs, and how it may impact potential consumers.

Mark Garofoli, PharmD, MBA, BCGP, CPE, CTTS, joined Over the Counter to discuss common trends, challenges, and the importance of pharmacists in managing OTC medications for pain treatment.