Pharmacy Podcast Network

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Pharmacy Podcast Network (PPN) is the world’s largest network of podcasts dedicated to the pharmacy professional and industry insiders. Our content is about dynamic people in the p

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February 13, 2026 Valentine’s Day Special 2026 | TWIRx
TWIRx – This Week in Pharmacy
Episode Date: February 13, 2026
Valentine’s Day Special 💘
This week on TWIRx, hosts Stephen Beckman, PharmD and Todd Eury break down the biggest headlines shaping pharmacy, from workforce trends to policy updates and innovation.
💕 Valentine’s Feature: TogetheRx – A Pharmacy Love Story
In celebration of Valentine’s Day, we welcome Drs. Mark and Gretchen Garofoli, PharmD, a pharmacy power couple who met at the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy and have built a life and career TogetheRx.
Their journey includes raising a family, leading in pharmacy advocacy, podcasting, academic work with WVU School of Pharmacy, and operating a community pharmacy near Morgantown, WV.
🧪 Love Potion Segment: A Historical Rx
Dr. Mark Fulton, PharmD, host of the RxTales Podcast, joins the show to explore the surprising history of “love potions” and how folklore intersects with early pharmacy and medicine.
🚀 Innovation Spotlight: RxTransfer & Interoperability
We close with Pharmacy 50 Award Winner Alumni 2025, Dr. Lawrence King, PharmD, VP of Product Innovation at Surescripts, discussing RxTransfer, prescription interoperability, and how technology is modernizing pharmacy workflow and patient safety.
❤️ From love stories to pharmacy innovation, this Valentine’s edition celebrates the profession from the heart.
Subscribe, listen, and share as we head into Valentine’s Day 2026.
Valentine’s Day Special 2026 | TWIRx
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February 12, 2026 Herbal Support for Chronic Lyme Disease with Richard Mandelbaum | Holistic Pharmacy Podcast
Today I am back with one of my herbal teachers to talk about herbal and holistic approaches to managing Lyme disease. It is a topic that is becoming ever more relevant as the medical community has been coming to the realization that there is such a thing as chronic Lyme, where acute measures such as antibiotics fall short.

This is where herbal support can really shine in helping to peel back the layers that are causing disharmony and reestablish a healthy foundation for health.

Richard Mandelbaum RH is a clinical herbalist with a private practice, offering personalized health consultations, online and in person in the southern Catskills, NY. Richard has been an avid student of our native flora for close to forty years, and in addition to seeing clients he teaches classes in clinical herbal medicine, field botany, and phytochemistry. He is a co-founder and core instructor at the ArborVitae School of Traditional Herbalism and is on the faculty at David Winston’s Center for Herbal Studies and the Won Institute of Graduate Studies.

Richard has been a Registered Herbalist since 2003 and was a member of the American Herbalists Guild board of directors from 2012 to 2018. He lives with his wife Gabrielle and his daughter Rose in their straw bale home in Forestburgh, NY. You can learn more about Richard, including articles, podcast interviews, etc. at Richard Mandelbaum RH.

See our past episode about whole planet care and Gaia theory here and my episode with Dr. Christine Arseneau on this topic here.

Connect with Richard via:
Email: [email protected]
Website: Richard Mandelbaum RH
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February 10, 2026 From Innovation and Integration to Impact: Advancing Health System Specialty Pharmacy at UC Davis Health | NASP Specialty Pharmacy Podcast
In this episode, Sheila Arquette, President & CEO of NASP, speaks with David G. Mitchell, PharmD, MBA, CSP, FCPhA, Assistant Chief Pharmacy Officer of Specialty Pharmacy & Home Delivery and Ruth Chen, PharmD, MHA, Manager of the Specialty Pharmacy Hub at UC Davis Health in Sacramento. They look at how UC Davis Health has built and scaled one of California’s most integrated health-system specialty pharmacy programs. Dr. Mitchell shares how being embedded within clinics, care teams, and the EHR enables specialty pharmacy to deliver differentiated clinical and operational value while navigating payer, policy, and access challenges in a rapidly evolving landscape. Dr. Chen discusses why a focused rare disease strategy is essential for health-system specialty pharmacies. She walks through the challenges that existed prior to implementing a centralized rare disease hub model and how those challenges shaped the development of a coordinated, pharmacy-led approach that supports patients and providers across complex therapies. Together, this conversation highlights how structure, strategy, and leadership enable innovation, workforce growth, and improved patient care.
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February 09, 2026 Pharmacy 50 Awards Ceremony Part Three | Winners 24 through 13
The Pharmacy 50 Awards are back for the 2025 season, celebrating the people who are pushing the profession forward through leadership, innovation, advocacy, education, and patient care. In Part 3 of this 4-part series, we spotlight an incredible group of pharmacy professionals and industry leaders representing the full spectrum of pharmacy—from independent practice and health systems to digital health, specialty pharmacy, philanthropy, and beyond.

This series is designed to recognize the voices shaping the future of pharmacy and to inspire the next wave of leadership across healthcare.

Maurice Shaw, PharmD — Social Media Influencer
Katarina (Kati) Forbes, PharmD — Social Media Influencer
April Nguyen, PharmD — Technology & Digital Health
Mike Johnston, CPhT — Pharmacy Technician
Paul Shelton — Long term Care Pharmacy
Pat Lavella, BS Pharm — Independent Pharmacy
Mark Cuban — Advocacy, Policy, Regulation or Government
Sue Ojageer, PharmD — Social Media Influencer
Sammy Yafai, PharmD — Health System Hospital Pharmacy
Saam Ali, MR Pharm — Technology & Digital Health
Richard Dang, PharmD — Academia & Pharmacy Educator
Trent Twomey, BPharm — Advocacy, Policy, Regulation or Government
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February 06, 2026 The GCR Wake-Up Call: How Small Buying Decisions Are Crushing (or Saving) Pharmacy Margin | TWIRx
Independent pharmacies are dispensing more prescriptions than ever—but too many are seeing their profits shrink month after month. In this episode of This Week in Pharmacy, hosts Todd Eury and CEO of MatchRx Johny Kello sit down with Saeed Dinno Director of Pharmacy for a group of independent pharmacies in MI. For a practical, plain-English breakdown of one of the most overlooked metrics impacting pharmacy profitability: GCR, let's dive into this!

This episode isn’t about policy debates, compliance theory, or vendor hype. It’s a real-world conversation designed to help pharmacy owners, managers, and buyers understand how everyday sourcing and dispensing behaviors directly influence margin—often without anyone realizing it.

Saeed explains what GCR actually measures, what it does not measure, and why two pharmacies filling the exact same prescription can end up with completely different financial outcomes. From convenience buying and emergency orders that become routine, to default NDC selection and a disconnect between the buyer and the bench, the episode highlights the subtle habits that quietly erode profitability over time.

More importantly, the conversation delivers actionable steps pharmacies can implement immediately. Saeed outlines the core disciplines that improve performance—smarter buying strategy, better alignment between purchasing and dispensing, and simple operational guardrails that don’t slow workflow. The focus is not on “working harder,” but on working differently.

The episode closes with a clear, clip-worthy takeaway: one specific action pharmacy leaders can take this month to start moving the needle.

If you’ve ever wondered why your pharmacy is busy but the numbers don’t reflect it, this is an episode you’ll want to listen to twice—and put into practice the very next day.

Second segment of TWIRx is with Jonathan Adly, CEO of TJM Labs, to discuss his powerful new book, The Innovative Pharmacy: How to Build an 8-Figure Pharmacy One Idea at a Time. At a time when independent pharmacies are being squeezed by rising labor costs, shrinking reimbursements, and increasing operational complexity, Adly delivers a refreshing message: success is still possible—but it requires innovation, clarity, and execution.

Jonathan shares why this book is not a “one-size-fits-all” business blueprint, but a collection of real-world frameworks inspired by hundreds of high-performing pharmacies across the U.S. and Canada. We explore the principles behind sustainable growth, including identifying your ideal customer, building scalable systems through automation, simplifying operations, and playing offense when the math works.

This conversation is a call to action for pharmacy leaders ready to build smarter, faster, and stronger—one bold idea at a time.

This episode of TWIRx is sponsored by MatchRx, TJM Labs, Independent Pharmacy Cooperative (IPC) and Sykes & Company.
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February 04, 2026 Workforce Strategy for Independent Pharmacy Owners | Executive Dose
On this episode of Executive Dose, sponsored by Independent Pharmacy Cooperative (IPC), we tackle one of the most pressing challenges facing independent community pharmacies today: workforce shortages and talent management.

Bill Drilling, owner and Pharmacist-in-Charge of Drilling Pharmacy in Sioux City, Iowa, shares four decades of real-world experience leading a landmark independent pharmacy and developing sustainable teams in a changing labor environment.

Joined by Kelli Stovall, RPh, EMBA, Vice President of Clinical Programs and Pharmacy Services at IPC, the conversation explores practical strategies for recruiting, retaining, and empowering pharmacy talent while expanding clinical services and protecting margins.

Together, they discuss how independent pharmacies can adapt their workforce models, invest in people, and build resilient operations that support both patient care and long-term business success.

About our guests:
William "Bill" Drilling is the owner and Pharmacist-in-Charge of Drilling Pharmacy in Sioux City, Iowa, a landmark independent pharmacy he has led for over 40 years. A second-generation owner, he is recognized for his expertise in pharmacy management, immunization programs, and serving on the Iowa Pharmacists Association Board.

Kelli Stovall, RPh, EMBA, is the Vice President of Clinical Programs and Pharmacy Services at Independent Pharmacy Cooperative (IPC), where she leads initiatives to support independent pharmacy owners. With over two decades of experience, she focuses on enhancing clinical services, driving revenue-generating opportunities, and improving operational performance for community pharmacies.
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February 03, 2026 Mastering SWOT: Strengthen Your Business Strategy | Marketing Vitals
Do you know how to use a SWOT analysis effectively—or are you making common mistakes that keep your strategy from reaching its full potential? In this episode, we break down what a SWOT is, why it matters for your business, and how to leverage your strengths, address weaknesses, and take advantage of opportunities in your market. We’ll also cover the pitfalls many business owners encounter when conducting a SWOT and share practical tips to make this classic tool a true driver of strategic planning and growth. Tune in to learn how to think strategically and set your business up for success.
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February 02, 2026 Champions of Age-Friendly Care: A Talk with an ASCP Past President | Geriatric Pharmacy Podcast
In this episode, we sit down with a past president of the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists (ASCP) for an insightful conversation on leadership and caring for older adults. We also dive into what it means to be an age-friendly pharmacist, exploring how the Age-Friendly Health Systems framework and the 4Ms can be applied in real-world pharmacy settings. Finally, we break down how pharmacists can earn their Age-Friendly Pharmacist badge.

Get your Age-Friendly Pharmacist Badge here: https://www.ascp.com/page/agefriendly

Tamara Ruggles, PharmD, BCGP, FASCP: www.linkedin.com/in/tamara-ruggles-491882251
Deborah A Milito, Pharm D, BCGP, FASCP, Age-Friendly Pharmacist: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborah-milito-32a28156/
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January 31, 2026 Pharmacy 50 Awards Ceremony Part Two | Winners 36 through 25
The Pharmacy 50 Awards are back for the 2025 season, celebrating the people who are pushing the profession forward through leadership, innovation, advocacy, education, and patient care. In Part 2 of this 4-part series, we spotlight an incredible group of pharmacy professionals and industry leaders representing the full spectrum of pharmacy—from independent practice and health systems to digital health, specialty pharmacy, philanthropy, and beyond.

This series is designed to recognize the voices shaping the future of pharmacy and to inspire the next wave of leadership across healthcare.

Walter Oronsaye PharmD — Social Media Influencer
Emily Durham, MS, CPhT — Compounding
Christopher Bowens, PharmD — Health System Hospital Pharmacy
Mark Duman, MRPharmS — Technology & Digital Health
Greg Reybold — Advocacy, Policy, Regulation or Government
Dave Randolph, BSPharm — Independent Pharmacy
Kelley D. Carlstrom, PharmD — Specialty Pharmacy
Andy Crawford — Independent Pharmacy
Brandi Chane, CPhT — Independent Pharmacy
Mayank Amin, PharmD — Independent Pharmacy
Chris Antypas, PharmD — Specialty Pharmacy
Tarah Slusher Davis, PharmD — Independent Pharmacy
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January 30, 2026Pharmacy Road-map for 2026 and New Opportunities for Growth | TWIRx
TWIRx – January 30 | Special Guest: Marc Essensa, CEO of IPC
On this episode of This Week in Pharmacy, we welcome Marc Essensa, President and CEO of the Independent Pharmacy Cooperative (IPC), to discuss timely strategies and resources helping independent pharmacies strengthen their businesses in today’s challenging environment.

Building Your Independent Pharmacy Business
Marc shares insights on navigating reimbursement pressure, improving margins, and leveraging IPC’s purchasing power, data, and strategic tools to support long-term sustainability.

The Payment Card Settlement: A Practical Guide
We break down IPC’s guidance on the Payment Card Interchange Fee Settlement, which may allow pharmacies that accepted Visa or Mastercard between 2004–2019 to recover funds. Marc explains eligibility, next steps, and how recovered dollars can support cash flow, staffing, technology, or inventory investments.

IPC Member Support Services
The conversation highlights IPC’s expanded member support offerings, including business consulting, strategic partnerships, wholesale access, and operational resources designed to help independents stay competitive.

Legislative & Advocacy Updates
Marc also provides updates on IPC’s advocacy efforts at both the state and federal levels, focused on protecting independent pharmacy interests and addressing ongoing policy and reimbursement challenges.

🔗 Resource Mentioned
The Payment Card Settlement: A Practical Guide – IPC
https://www.ipcrx.com/pharmacy-blog/news/the-payment-card-settlement-a-practical-guide/
Special guest: Sakhi Gaurang Patel is a trailblazing PharmD candidate at the UC Irvine School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences and a co-founder of the startup CuraVoice. Recognized for her work in healthcare equity, mentorship, and educational technology, she focuses on improving patient communication and reducing health disparities.

Featured Guest: Dr. Jenny Newlon, PharmD — Researcher and Pharmacist with Birth Control Pharmacist
In this episode of This Week in Pharmacy, we sit down with Dr. Jenny Newlon to explore how pharmacist consultants, health clinics, and independent pharmacies can build high-value contraception services that meet urgent community needs.

We discuss practical strategies for delivering accessible birth control care—especially in areas that have lost Planned Parenthood centers—while creating new revenue models outside the constraints of traditional PBM reimbursement.

Dr. Newlon breaks down:
How pharmacies can implement contraception services—even with limited staff or clinical infrastructure
Ways to deliver value to patients and communities through education, access, and continuity of care
Forward-thinking business models that diversify revenue beyond dispensing
Tune in to learn how independent pharmacy teams can lead with care, expand women’s health access, and strengthen their role as trusted healthcare providers.

Today's "This Week in Pharmacy" is sponsored by Independent Pharmacy Cooperative (IPC)
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1h 36min

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