Pharmacy Focus

By Pharmacy Times

What's Pharmacy Focus about?

The Pharmacy Times® Pharmacy Focus podcast provides the latest industry news and information, thought-leader insights, clinical updates, patient counseling tools, and innovative solutions for the everyday practice and business of pharmacy. Winner of the 2021 Digital Health Media/Publications Audio Merit Award.

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Pharmacy Focus episodes:

06.14.2024
S2 Ep27: Pharmacy Focus: World Psychedelics Day
On this episode of Pharmacy Focus, experts discuss World Psychedelics Day, which is June 20. Experts will also discuss goals of World Psychedelics Day in increasing awareness and appreciation of psychedelics' therapeutic potential while honoring traditional knowledge. Experts cover the...
06.07.2024
S2 Ep25: Pharmacy Focus: The Role of Pharmacists in Promoting Mental Health Care
This episode of Pharmacy Focus discusses the important role pharmacists can play in promoting mental health care for patients. Molly McGraw, PharmD, BCPS, coordinator of Pharmacy Quality UPMC Health Plan and Kim Castelnovo, RPh, Pharmacy Manager at Community Care Behavioral...
06.06.2024
S2 Ep24: Public Health Matters: Suicide Prevention and Reducing Mental Health Stigma
In this special Mental Health Awareness and Suicide Prevention month episode, host Dr. Christina Madison interviews Emma White, the founder and president of the nonprofit organization Life Is Worth It, who shares her struggles with mental health as a teenager,...
05.28.2024
S2 Ep23: Pharmacy Focus: Oncology Edition- Pharmacists Pivotal Role in Driving Clinical Trial Research
Pharmacists from Mayo Clinic recap some of the latest treatment opportunities to advance patient care in the oncology space.
05.23.2024
S2 Ep21: Public Health Matters: Getting Involved With State Pharmacy Associations, Advocating for Pharmacists, Promoting Professional Development
In this episode, host Dr. Christina Madison interviews Kate Gainer, PharmD, CEO of the Iowa Pharmacy Association (IPA) to discuss the significance of state pharmacy associations in advocating for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, advancing public health initiatives, as well as...
05.10.2024
S2 Ep22: Pharmacy Focus: Community Pharmacy's Role in Social Determinants of Health
On this episode, Amie Stephens, PharmD, director of adherence improvement and client services at Rite Aid, Emilee Kennelly, PharmD, manager of adherence improvement and clinical initiatives at Rite Aid, and Max Baire, PharmD, manager of clinical health plan solutions at...
04.26.2024
S2 Ep20: Pharmacy Focus - Pharmacist-Led Initiatives on C diff Rates
On this month's episode Laura Gillespie, PharmD, regional antimicrobial stewardship pharmacist in the Mishawaka and Plymouth Medical Centers at the Saint Joseph Health System, discussed her paper “Impact of Pharmacist-Led Initiatives on Health Care–Associated Clostridioides difficile Rates” published in the...
04.25.2024
S2 Ep18: Public Health Matters: Entrepreneurship, MedsPLUS Consulting, and Reaching Marginalized Communities
In this episode, host Dr. Christina Madison interviews Pauline K. Long, PharmD, DCES, pharmacist and co-owner of MedsPLUS Consulting in Birmingham, Alabama. They discuss Dr. Pauline's journey into entrepreneurship, her motivations for opening her own pharmacy, the impact of her...
04.05.2024
S2 Ep19: Pharmacy Focus: Policy Edition - Discussing the DRUG Act and PBM Reform
This episode of Pharmacy Focus: Policy Edition focuses on the DRUG Act and PBM reform efforts with Greg Baker, RPh, CEO of AffirmedRx. The DRUG Act aims to address unfair PBM practices like revenue-based compensation models that incentivize higher drug...
03.29.2024
S2 Ep16: Pharmacy Focus: OTC Contraception and Reproductive Health
This episode of Pharmacy Focus features an interview with Cristin Hackel, MSN, medical director at Nurx Women's Health by Thirty Madison, about OTC contraception and the pharmacist's role in reproductive health. The discussion covers currently available OTC options, like condoms...
03.27.2024
S2 Ep15: Pharmacy Focus: Policy Edition - Overview of California's Stop Dangerous Pharmacies Act
Ron Lanton, esq, partner at Lanton Law, discusses California's Stop Dangerous Pharmacies Act (AB 1286), which was signed into law in late 2023. He provides an overview of the key provisions of the new law, including authorizing pharmacists to make...
03.26.2024
S2 Ep17: Pharmacy Focus: Oncology Edition- Integrating Oncology Pharmacists into Multidisciplinary Care Teams for Improved Patient Outcomes
The podcast discusses how City of Hope Chicago fully integrates oncology pharmacists into care teams by positioning them in clinics, improving communication and collaboration to minimize delays for patients and enhance care delivery.
03.21.2024
S2 Ep14: Public Health Matters: Seacrest Studios’ Impact on Children’s Hospitals and Healing Through Broadcasting
In this special episode of Public Health Matters, host Dr. Christina Madison interviews Mamie Shepherd, a program manager and advocate with the Ryan Seacrest Studios at Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee, to discuss the foundation's work in establishing Seacrest Studios...
03.20.2024
S2 Ep13: Pharmacy Focus: Limited Series - Celebrity Endorsements in Public Health
This episode highlights using celebrities and local advocates to promote public health initiatives and raise awareness of health topics. Experts shared examples of how Oprah Winfrey and the Ice Bucket Challenge raised awareness of issues like racial health disparities and...
03.13.2024
S2 Ep13: Pharmacy Focus: Limited Series: Celebrity Endorsements in Ozempic
Editor’s Note: This was recorded prior to Wegovy being approved for cardiovascular disease. View the story here. This podcast episode discussed the impact of celebrity endorsements on trends in weight loss drugs like Ozempic, body image issues, and the role of...
03.06.2024
S2 Ep12: Pharmacy Focus: Limited Series - Celebrity Endorsements in Vaccine Hesitancy
On this episode, experts discuss the role of celebrity endorsements and trusted local figures in addressing vaccine hesitancy. Experts commented on studies examining how peer influencers and endorsements from figures like Dr. Fauci can increase vaccine acceptance by making the...
02.28.2024
S2 Ep11: Pharmacy Focus: Limited Series - Celebrity Endorsements in Pharmaceuticals
The podcast discussed the impact and effectiveness of celebrity endorsements in the pharmaceutical industry. It covered how health care professionals are working to address misinformation through community outreach and multicomponent interventions. Regulation differences between prescription drugs, OTC medications, and dietary...
02.27.2024
S2 Ep9: Public Health Matters: The Significance of Language, Cultural Competency in Health Care
In this special episode of Public Health Matters, Dr. Christina Madison and special guest, Dr. Jose Cucalon Calderon emphasize the steps that need to be made in improving both language and cultural competency in health care. They also discuss Dr....
02.26.2024
S2 Ep10: Pharmacy Focus: Oncology Edition- Latest Updates in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Treatment
This podcast episode provided an oncology news roundup focusing on 4 updates related to non-small cell lung cancer treatment. It discussed the role of pharmacists in chemotherapy management for NSCLC patients and barriers like insurance coverage. It also reviewed two...
02.16.2024
S2 Ep8: Pharmacy Focus: Food as Medicine
This podcast episode discusses addressing social determinants of health through pharmacy practice with guest speaker, Amanda Ryan from the Pharmacy Quality Alliance (PQA). She provides an overview of PQA's third edition Social Determinants of Health Guide and how it can...
02.15.2024
S2 Ep7: Pharmacy Focus: Policy Editions - February 2024 Rx Roundup
In this episode, we discuss 3 new pharmacy policies and initiatives across the United States as part of a new "RX rundown" format. First, California enacted the Stop Dangerous Pharmacies Act to improve patient safety through mandatory error reporting, minimum...
02.07.2024
S2 Ep6: Public Health Matters: The Pharmacist's Role in the HIV Space, Removing Barriers, Racial Disparities
In this special episode of Public Health Matters for National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, Dr. Christina Madison and special guest Alsean Bryant discuss Bryant's work in addressing health and racial disparities within the HIV community. They also highlight Bryant’s journey...
01.29.2024
S2 Ep5: Recap: Advancements in Hematology and Breast Cancer from ASH and SABCS 2023
On this month's episode, Pharmacy Times provides a recap of the latest advancements in hematology and breast cancer, shared at the 2023 American Society of Hematology conference and the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium conference.
01.25.2024
S2 Ep4: Public Health Matters: A Look at Wearable Technology, AI-Assisted Innovations
In this special edition of Public Health Matters, your host, Dr. Christina Madison, takes you on an exciting journey through the wonders of the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2024. As a public health pharmacist, Dr. Madison explores the cutting-edge developments...
01.24.2024
S2 Ep3: Pharmacy Focus: Policy Edition - PBM Audits
On this episode, Dae Lee, Pharm.D., Esq., CPBS , and Harini Bupathi, Esq, attorneys at Frier Levitt, engage in a thought-provoking conversation on the evolving landscape of pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) audit strategies, regulations, and enforcement. The discussion covers notable...
01.09.2024
S2 Ep2: Pharmacy Focus: The Development of "HARMACY," an Upcoming Documentary
Anaïs Webster Mennuti, PharmD and Kristin Speer, PharmD, BCPS, discuss their new documentary that highlights the understaffed and overwhelmed reality of retail pharmacy.
01.08.2024
S2 Ep1: Pharmacy Focus: A Glimpse into Independent Prescribing
In this episode of Pharmacy Focus, Deeb Eid, PharmD, RPh, founder and host of the RxPOSED podcast, discusses a comprehensive overview of independent pharmacists prescribing. As we step into 2024, Eid shares insights into the current landscape, the anticipated developments,...
12.22.2023
S1 Ep248: Independent Rx Forum: Legal Frontiers and Updates From NCPA
Host Jack Mozloom, vice president of Public Affairs and Marketing at the National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA), speaks with Matthew Seiler, RN, Esq, general counsel at NCPA. The discussion spans recent legal developments, including a new class action lawsuit, updates...
12.21.2023
S1 Ep247: Public Health Matters: A Pharmacist's Journey in Global Public Health
Host Dr. Christina Madison welcomes a special guest, Nabila Ismail, PharmD, a social media influencer, digital marketer, and passionate traveler. Together, they delve into Nabila's unique journey as a pharmacist exploring global public health, the challenges and triumphs of safely...
11.29.2023
S1 Ep246: Pharmacy Focus: Conversations On Reproductive Health - Episode 2
In this episode, we spoke with Dr. Christina Madison, founder and CEO of The Public Health Pharmacist, about why abortion access and reproductive care are public health issues. Links Mentioned In this Episode: ACOG Statement on Dobbs https://www.acog.org/news/news-releases/2022/06/acog-statement-on-the-decision-in-dobbs-v-jackson#:~:text=ACOG%20condemns%20this%20devastating%20decision,their%20bodies%20and%20their%20decisions. APHA Statement and Resources https://www.apha.org/Topics-and-Issues/Sexual-and-Reproductive-Health#:~:text=APHA%20believes%20access%20to%20the,to%20the%20broader%20public%20health. APHA Decriminalization Statement https://www.apha.org/Policies-and-Advocacy/Public-Health-Policy-Statements/Policy-Database/2022/01/07/Decriminalization-of-and-Support-for-Self-Managed-Abortion#:~:text=APHA%20calls%20on%20professional%20medical,will%20not%20lead%20to%20punishment. Birth...
11.28.2023
S1 Ep245: Independent Rx Forum: NCPA Priorities, Legislative Updates for Independent Pharmacies
In this episode of the Independent Rx Forum, host Jack Mozoloom, vice president of Public Affairs & Marketing at the National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA), leads a discussion with guests Kaite Krell, MPH, associate director of Congressional Affairs, and Adam...
11.15.2023
S1 Ep241: Pharmacy Focus: Conversations On Reproductive Health
Reproductive health has been a major topic in the US over the last few years, particularly since the Supreme Court removed the Constitutional right to abortion in the Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health case in June of 2022. Pharmacists have...
11.13.2023
S1 Ep242: Pharmacy Focus: Policy Edition - Navigating the Reimbursement Maze
In this episode of Pharmacy Focus: Policy Edition, we delve into the intricate world of pharmacy reimbursements, DIR fees, and PBM-related challenges with Ronna Hauser, PharmD, Senior Vice President of Policy and Pharmacy Affairs at the National Community Pharmacists Association...
11.10.2023
S1 Ep244: Pharmacy Focus: Psychedelic Pharmacy- Investigating Psilocybin-Assisted Therapy
This month, we spoke with Jordan Sloshower, MD, MSc, about an upcoming course titled Critical Perspectives on Knowledge Production in Psychedelic Science at Chacruna Institute in which he will be addressing some issues regarding psilocybin-assisted therapy.
11.09.2023
S1 Ep243: Public Health Matters - The Prescription Shoppe With Jade Ranger
Dr. Christina Madison, engages in a discussion with Dr. Jade Ranger, from the Prescription Shoppe. They talk about their various experiences and journeys through pharmacy. Key Takeaways: The Prescription Shop is approaching its five-year anniversary, a significant milestone for businesses, and they...
11.03.2023
S1 Ep240: AMCP Nexus 2023 - Recap on Biosimilar Updates
On this month's episode, Pharmacy Times covers the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy Nexus 2023 conference, highlighting the updates on biosimilars. Interviews include: Chelsee Jensen, PharmD, BCPS a senior pharmacy specialist and pharmaceutical formulary manager at Mayo Clinic, Prerakkumar Parikh, PharmD,...
10.24.2023
S1 Ep239: Independent Rx Forum - NCPA Conference: Legal Update on PBM Litigation
Jack Mozloom, vice president of Public Affairs at the National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA), speaks with Matt Seiler, general counsel at NCPA, about the current PBM litigation at the 2023 NCPA Convention. Key Takeaways: Osterhaus Pharmacy has filed a class action lawsuit...
10.19.2023
S1 Ep239: Pharmacy Focus: Public Health Matters- The Importance of Nonjudgmental Resources Regarding Sexual Health
Christina Madison, PharmD, FCCP, AAHIVP, sat down with Amy Marie Merrell, to discuss current issues within sexual health.
10.17.2023
S1 Ep238: Pharmacy Focus: Oncology Edition- A Practical, Real-World Understanding of the Enhancing Oncology Model
Bobby Green, MD, President and Chief Medical Officer at Thyme Care, Nashville, Tennessee, walks pharmacists through one of the most impactful payment models in oncology today, providing a natural break down of the enhancing oncology model (EOM) and how it...
10.16.2023
S1 Ep237: Independent Rx Forum - NCPA Conference: Seasonal Immunizations
In this episode of the Independent Rx Forum, John Beckner, RPh, of the National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA), speaks with Ed Cohen, PharmD, FAPhA, about seasonal immunizations, specifically the new COVID-19 formulations. This episode was recorded at the NCPA Annual Convention...
10.09.2023
S1 Ep236: Pharmacy Focus: Student Edition - Accelerating Success: Western University of Health Sciences' 3.5-Year Program
In this episode, we explore an innovative approach to pharmacy education with Sunil Prabhu, BPharm, PhD, dean and professor at the College of Pharmacy at the Western University of Health Sciences. Prabhu sheds light on Western University of Health Sciences'...
10.05.2023
S1 Ep232: Public Health Matters - Advancing Health Equity
In this episode of Public Health Matters, host, Dr. Christina Madison, engages in a profound discussion with Dr. Noha Abolelata, from the Roots Community Health Center in Oakland, California. Together, they explore the critical topic of health equity, discuss the...
10.02.2023
S1 Ep232: Pharmacy Focus: Policy Edition - Navigating Provider Status: Challenges, Implications, and Advocacy in Pharmacy
In this episode of Pharmacy Focus: Policy Edition, we delve into the intricacies of provider status for pharmacists, including challenges that have hindered pharmacists from attaining this recognition, the recent legislative strides, and the far-reaching implications for the field. Our...
09.28.2023
S1 Ep235: Pharmacy Focus: Turning the Tide On Obesity - Episode 3
In this final episode, we spoke with Claudia Fox, MD, MPH, FAAP, an associate professor of pediatrics at the University of Minnesota Medical School in Minneapolis. Fox reviews potential pharmacotherapy and surgical interventions for children with obesity, and discusses potential...
09.26.2023
S1 Ep234: Independent Rx Forum - Charting the Course of Community Pharmacies
In this episode of the Independent Rx Forum, Doug Hoey, CEO of the National Community Pharmacists Association, engages in a compelling conversation with Lynne Fruth, president of Fruth Pharmacy. Together, they delve into the trajectory of independent and community pharmacies,...
09.22.2023
S1 Ep234: AAPT Hosts Fall Seminar for Pharmacy Technicians
In this episode of Pharmacy Focus, we turn the spotlight on the American Association of Pharmacy Technicians (AAPT) and their highly anticipated Fall Seminar. Interviewees Judy Neville from AAPT and Wesley Sparkmon, Assistant Professor at Creighton University, discuss the intricacies...
09.21.2023
S1 Ep231: Public Health Matters - A Conversation for Sexual Health Awareness Month
In this illuminating episode of Public Health Matters, host Dr. Christina Madison engages in a candid discussion with Amy-Marie Merrell to commemorate Sexual Health Awareness Month. Delving deep into the often-overlooked intersection of sex work and women's health, this conversation...
09.18.2023
S1 Ep233: Pharmacy Focus: Student Edition - Fostering Inclusivity: Scholarships for Black Student Pharmacists
In this episode of Pharmacy Focus: Student Edition, we dive deep into the world of scholarships designed to support Black student pharmacists. Guests Jenni Zilka and Samarah, a P2 student at the University of Toledo, discuss the Good Neighbor Pharmacy...
09.13.2023
S1 Ep230: Pharmacy Focus: Turning the Tide On Obesity - Episode 2
In this episode, we spoke with an expert about the potential impacts of new guidelines on adolescents, as well as the risks associated with new anti-obesity drugs.
09.08.2023
S1 Ep226: Pharmacy Focus - Women in Clinical Trials, Decentralized Clinical Trials
On this episode of Pharmacy Focus, Harsha Rajasimha, PhD, MS, founder and CEO of Jeeva Informatics Solutions, discusses the importance of representation of women and minority groups in clinical trials and how decentralized clinical trials could be used to address...

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Pharmacy Focus episodes:

S2 Ep27: Pharmacy Focus: World Psychedelics Day

S2 Ep25: Pharmacy Focus: The Role of Pharmacists in Promoting Mental Health Care

S2 Ep24: Public Health Matters: Suicide Prevention and Reducing Mental Health Stigma

S2 Ep23: Pharmacy Focus: Oncology Edition- Pharmacists Pivotal Role in Driving Clinical Trial Research

S2 Ep21: Public Health Matters: Getting Involved With State Pharmacy Associations, Advocating for Pharmacists, Promoting Professional Development

S2 Ep22: Pharmacy Focus: Community Pharmacy's Role in Social Determinants of Health

S2 Ep20: Pharmacy Focus - Pharmacist-Led Initiatives on C diff Rates

S2 Ep18: Public Health Matters: Entrepreneurship, MedsPLUS Consulting, and Reaching Marginalized Communities

S2 Ep19: Pharmacy Focus: Policy Edition - Discussing the DRUG Act and PBM Reform

S2 Ep16: Pharmacy Focus: OTC Contraception and Reproductive Health

S2 Ep15: Pharmacy Focus: Policy Edition - Overview of California's Stop Dangerous Pharmacies Act

S2 Ep17: Pharmacy Focus: Oncology Edition- Integrating Oncology Pharmacists into Multidisciplinary Care Teams for Improved Patient Outcomes

S2 Ep14: Public Health Matters: Seacrest Studios’ Impact on Children’s Hospitals and Healing Through Broadcasting

S2 Ep13: Pharmacy Focus: Limited Series - Celebrity Endorsements in Public Health

S2 Ep13: Pharmacy Focus: Limited Series: Celebrity Endorsements in Ozempic

S2 Ep12: Pharmacy Focus: Limited Series - Celebrity Endorsements in Vaccine Hesitancy

S2 Ep11: Pharmacy Focus: Limited Series - Celebrity Endorsements in Pharmaceuticals

S2 Ep9: Public Health Matters: The Significance of Language, Cultural Competency in Health Care

S2 Ep10: Pharmacy Focus: Oncology Edition- Latest Updates in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Treatment

S2 Ep8: Pharmacy Focus: Food as Medicine

S2 Ep7: Pharmacy Focus: Policy Editions - February 2024 Rx Roundup

S2 Ep6: Public Health Matters: The Pharmacist's Role in the HIV Space, Removing Barriers, Racial Disparities

S2 Ep5: Recap: Advancements in Hematology and Breast Cancer from ASH and SABCS 2023

S2 Ep4: Public Health Matters: A Look at Wearable Technology, AI-Assisted Innovations

S2 Ep3: Pharmacy Focus: Policy Edition - PBM Audits

S2 Ep2: Pharmacy Focus: The Development of "HARMACY," an Upcoming Documentary

S2 Ep1: Pharmacy Focus: A Glimpse into Independent Prescribing

S1 Ep248: Independent Rx Forum: Legal Frontiers and Updates From NCPA

S1 Ep247: Public Health Matters: A Pharmacist's Journey in Global Public Health

S1 Ep246: Pharmacy Focus: Conversations On Reproductive Health - Episode 2

S1 Ep245: Independent Rx Forum: NCPA Priorities, Legislative Updates for Independent Pharmacies

S1 Ep241: Pharmacy Focus: Conversations On Reproductive Health

S1 Ep242: Pharmacy Focus: Policy Edition - Navigating the Reimbursement Maze

S1 Ep244: Pharmacy Focus: Psychedelic Pharmacy- Investigating Psilocybin-Assisted Therapy

S1 Ep243: Public Health Matters - The Prescription Shoppe With Jade Ranger

S1 Ep240: AMCP Nexus 2023 - Recap on Biosimilar Updates

S1 Ep239: Independent Rx Forum - NCPA Conference: Legal Update on PBM Litigation

S1 Ep239: Pharmacy Focus: Public Health Matters- The Importance of Nonjudgmental Resources Regarding Sexual Health

S1 Ep238: Pharmacy Focus: Oncology Edition- A Practical, Real-World Understanding of the Enhancing Oncology Model

S1 Ep237: Independent Rx Forum - NCPA Conference: Seasonal Immunizations

S1 Ep236: Pharmacy Focus: Student Edition - Accelerating Success: Western University of Health Sciences' 3.5-Year Program

S1 Ep232: Public Health Matters - Advancing Health Equity

S1 Ep232: Pharmacy Focus: Policy Edition - Navigating Provider Status: Challenges, Implications, and Advocacy in Pharmacy

S1 Ep235: Pharmacy Focus: Turning the Tide On Obesity - Episode 3

S1 Ep234: Independent Rx Forum - Charting the Course of Community Pharmacies

S1 Ep234: AAPT Hosts Fall Seminar for Pharmacy Technicians

S1 Ep231: Public Health Matters - A Conversation for Sexual Health Awareness Month

S1 Ep233: Pharmacy Focus: Student Edition - Fostering Inclusivity: Scholarships for Black Student Pharmacists

S1 Ep230: Pharmacy Focus: Turning the Tide On Obesity - Episode 2

S1 Ep226: Pharmacy Focus - Women in Clinical Trials, Decentralized Clinical Trials

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