The Hog Pharm

Pharmacist, Jett Jones, discusses the recent decision by the Arkansas State Government to force retired state employees over the age of 65 to Medicare Part D. What does it mean for patients? What does it mean for pharmacists?

• When, why, and what kind of flu shot you should receive in 2019
• How to help patients with Medicare Part D Enrollment
• Diabetes Management Tips w/ Kelly Flye, RN
• Diabetic Life Hacks

The Pharm discusses all of the hype surrounding CBD, breaks down the new bone builder (Evenity), and gives the skinny on pharmacokinetics of pet meds. Special guest-Nick Byrd, UAMS College of Pharmacy.

New APA CEO, John Vinson, joins the pod to discuss his goals and the direction of the Arkansas Pharmacist Association in 2019. We also highlight ways to establish and maintain grass root relationships with our state's legislatures and representatives currently fighting for our pharmacy profession!

THV11's Anchor/Journalist, Laura Monteverdi, joins The Hog Pharm to discuss The Opioid Epidemic and her award-winning documentary, "Saving A Generation." Topics include: The different populations affected by opioid addiction, the importance of Narcan, and the pharmacists' role in assisting patients in recovery.

The Mardi Gras Special---Jett and Matt tackle two major problems associated with Mardi Gras Madness. They also discuss glaucoma treatments, compare lice remedies, and breakdown the new drug, Xepi.

Paid Claim To Laura Monteverdi and THV11 for their "Saving a Generation" special that spotlights the opioid epidemic taking over our nation. Link Below:

Saving a Generation: The Opioid Crisis

Non-Cog To GSK---Where is all the Shingrix??

With the help of Specialty Drug Pharmacist, Brad Lawson, The Hog Pharm discusses how to be more like Tom Brady, examines new risks associated with Quinolone antibiotics, and identifies need-to-knows about the new migraine med, Aimovig.

Dr. Seth Heldenbrand of the UAMS College of Pharmacy joins the Pharm to discuss the eligibility, process, and benefits of becoming a student preceptor. The episode finishes up by talking about Rx Learn, a YouTube channel dedicated to improving the patient counseling experience.

With the help of their smart friends, Matt and Jett get clinical and discuss the mysterious alpha-gal allergy. They then get back to their retail roots and provide pro's and con's of the new influenza treatment, Xofluza. The episode concludes with an Arkansas Pharmacy Law review by the J.D. JLT.

Jett and Matt explain the significance of probiotic use and provide a breakdown of the best and worst products on the market. They also explain which patients need pneumonia shots and when they should receive them. The episode ends on an entertaining note as they role play responses to all the excuses patients give them for not getting their flu shot.