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🎙️ Podcast Show Notes — McKesson ideaShare 2025 | Part Three: Frontline Voices of Pharmacy Innovation Presented by the Pharmacy Podcast Network | On-site Press Coverage In Part Three of our exclusive press coverage from McKesson ideaShare 2025 in Nashville, we spotlight some of the most influential voices shaping the future of independent pharmacy. This episode features five compelling interviews that explore digital health, public policy, clinical innovation, and pharmacy entrepreneurship. 💡 Featured Guests: 🎧 Available now on all major podcast platforms. 🔗 https://mckessonideashare.com/ Sponsored by Independent Pharmacy Cooperative (IPC) https://www.ipcrx.com/ Stay tuned for Part Three — featuring more interviews with pharmacy leaders shaping the industry’s next chapter.

🎙️ Podcast Show Notes — McKesson ideaShare 2025 | Part Two: Frontline Voices of Pharmacy Innovation Presented by the Pharmacy Podcast Network | On-site Press Coverage In Part Two of our exclusive press coverage from McKesson ideaShare 2025 in Nashville, we spotlight some of the most influential voices shaping the future of independent pharmacy. This episode features five compelling interviews that explore digital health, public policy, clinical innovation, and pharmacy entrepreneurship. 💡 Featured Guests: Crystal Lennartz, PharmD, MBA Vice President, Pharmacy Performance at McKesson Corporation 🎧 Available now on all major podcast platforms. 🔗 https://mckessonideashare.com/ Sponsored by Independent Pharmacy Cooperative (IPC) https://www.ipcrx.com/ Stay tuned for Part Three — featuring more interviews with pharmacy leaders shaping the industry’s next chapter.

This special episode of the NASP podcast features MedAdvisor leaders Megan Butterfield, Vice President of Network Solutions and Vinod Subramanian, Chief Operating and AI Officer in conversation with Shelia Arquette, President & CEO of NASP, as part of a collaborative spotlight for MedAdvisor Solutions' Beyond the Script podcast series. They discuss how AI, when applied thoughtfully, can help us not only meet the demands of patients’ increasingly intricate care journeys, but do so in a way that enhances the human experience, facilitating personalized engagement, real-time education, empathy and trust, while keeping what's special about specialty pharmacy.

How can we prevent our older adults with prediabetes from developing diabetes? Susan is a board certified health and wellness coach. She is a certified with the CDC diabetes prevention program and owner of Weighting4You. She will walk us through the use of continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) to assist with lowering HgbA1c, counseling tips for patients on GLP-1 RAs, and more. I hope you enjoy our conversation. The Geriatric Pharmacy Focus podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user’s own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions. Connect with Tamara here: www.linkedin.com/in/tamara-ruggles-491882251 www.thedeprescribingclinic.com Connect with Susan here:linkedin.com/in/susanward https://weighting4you.com/

Join host Dr. Ryan Liabenow as he speaks with Wilson Tam on RxGenius.

Welcome to PART ONE of our Three Part series covering the McKesson IdeaShare Conference in Nashville TN. Today's interviews features: Ashton Maaraba President of IPC Digital Health Independent Pharmacy Cooperative (IPC) U.S. Representative Buddy Carter Georgia State Congress Greg Reybold Vice President of Healthcare Policy & General Counsel APCI, Inc. Christopher Darling Darling Apothecary LLC Chuck Schneider Lifecykel

In this episode of Theory & Insights, we bring together two thought leaders at the intersection of healthcare innovation and pharmaceutical manufacturing — John Nosta, renowned AI and technology theorist and founder of NostaLab, and Stephen Beckman, CEO of YARAL Pharma, a rising force in U.S. generics. Together, they dive into the evolving impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Large Language Models (LLMs) on pharmaceutical manufacturing. The discussion covers the promise and peril of AI in reshaping everything from R&D to regulatory pathways, as well as the ethics, economics, and operational shifts that could redefine the industry in the next decade. This is a must-listen for pharma execs, digital health strategists, and technology innovators looking to understand what’s next.

Diclofenac Major Statement to be added at end along with disclosure stating that Dr. Beal is not affiliated with YARAL Pharma. All views and opinions regarding pain management are solely her own and are not attributable to YARAL or the Pharmacy Podcast Network. Listeners can www.YARALPharma.com to learn more about the company and its products or connect on LinkedIn.

Tune in to a multi-episode recap of the Retail Business Conference with returning special guest host Adam Robinson, Owner of Save-Rite Drugs in Lexington, Kentucky. Receieve the highlights from Cardinal Health customers, employees, services and more at RBC 2025. This episode's topic is navigating Part B Biling for CGM Devices. This dicussion will dive into the nuances that make Medicare billing a challenge for pharmacies and ways Cardinal may be able to help.

Welcome to the first episode of Supply, Trust, and the Business of Pharmacy hosted by Andrew Crawford.

This Week in Pharmacy – July 25, 2025 Episode Summary: This week, we spotlight a growing but often overlooked threat to patient safety and healthcare integrity: the diversion of non-controlled substances. While most discussions around drug diversion focus on controlled substances, a troubling pattern has emerged involving medications not classified as controlled—yet still susceptible to misuse, theft, and exploitation. Our guest is Alan McGill, a Senior Supervisory Special Agent with over 30 years of investigative experience, including 23 years in law enforcement. Agent McGill is a nationally recognized expert on drug diversion, having trained thousands across healthcare and law enforcement. In this episode, he sheds light on how non-controlled substances are being diverted within healthcare settings, why it’s happening more frequently, and what pharmacies and healthcare systems must do to detect and prevent it. We explore: Plus, Agent McGill discusses his work with NASCSA and offers insight into how national policy and local practices can align to protect both patients and professionals. Don’t miss this essential conversation for pharmacy leaders, compliance officers, and healthcare professionals committed to medication safety. 🎧 Listen now and stay informed. 📢 Brought to you by IPC and iCare+, supporting pharmacy excellence and compliance integrity. The Silent Threat: Diversion of Non-Controlled Substances in Healthcare | TWIRx

The show discussions are Modern Medical Mafia and Patient Protector - two projects to help expose PBMs. We discussed ways independent pharmacy owners can get involved in local legislation and patient education about PBMs and how they impact pharmacies.

Sponsored by Eyecon by RxSafe Guests: Joe Moose, PharmD (Moose Pharmacy) & Joe Williams, RPh (APEX Pharmacy Consulting) Podcast Series: LTC Pharmacy at Home: Redefining Independent Pharmacy Growth Episode Summary: In Part 3 of our Eyecon by RxSafe-sponsored series, we dive deep into how independently owned pharmacies can scale their business and impact patient lives by expanding into Long-Term Care at Home (LTC-at-Home). Joined by industry leaders Joe Moose of Moose Pharmacy and Joe Williams of APEX Pharmacy Consulting, we break down the Top 5 ways community pharmacies can lead the LTC-at-Home movement — offering actionable strategies to support medically complex patients, differentiate services, and integrate more deeply into the care team. This episode delivers a blueprint for pharmacies ready to go beyond traditional retail and build recurring revenue with purpose-driven patient care. 🔑 Key Topics Covered: 🎧 Listen now and learn how LTC-at-Home is becoming a game-changer for independent pharmacies aiming to diversify revenue, deepen patient relationships, and become indispensable to care teams in 2025 and beyond. 🔗 Subscribe, share, and stay tuned for Part 3! 📍 Brought to you by Eyecon by RxSafe — the automation partner empowering pharmacies to do more with less.

Welcome to the Opioidology podcast series! First up to bat, ‘Our Opioid Story”. You’ve heard, seen, and most likely experienced many facets of the Opioid Crisis. The doom, the gloom, and perhaps a pinch of hope. The kidney punches to us healthcare professionals continue, while tightening the constraints on our patients in pain and in recovery like never before, all while more and more heartbeats are continually lost. But how did we really get here? Listen in to this Pain Pod episode for an unbiased, in your face, here’s how it is approach to explaining the timeline of the opioid crisis, our opioid story. Come one, come all, to the Pain Pod!!! Pain Guy • www.painguy.us

Being a pharmacist is exciting–as long as you're willing to try new things. These are wise words from my returning guest on today’s podcast, who has been paving the way for integrative pharmacy. Dr. Swathi Varanasi is an award-winning pharmacist passionate about the intersection of personalized medicine, patient outcomes, and innovation. With experience spanning patient care, biotech, research, academia, and consumer product goods, Dr. Swathi has paved the way for healthcare professionals to pursue non-traditional career paths through creating postdoctoral training programs, industry internships, and online educational programs. She co-founded and serves as Chief Scientific Officer of the Life Sciences Division at Element Apothec, and serves as a Principal Investigator at contract research organization, Citruslabs. Dr. Swathi received her Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) at the Medical University of South Carolina and Bachelor of Arts (BA) at Carleton College. She was the first-ever pharmacist in the United States with formal residency training to specialize in integrative medicine and preventative health. She also completed a postdoctoral fellowship in Medical Affairs in biotech and has training in nutrition from Cornell University. Dr. Swathi has served as faculty and guest lectures at colleges and universities across the country. She is an advisor and consultant for a number of for-profit and nonprofit organizations aiming to make the world a healthier place for us to live–and thrive. She has been published in peer-reviewed academic journals and featured in Yahoo, mindbodygreen, Well+Good, Entrepreneur, Forbes Health, and more. In 2023, Dr. Swathi was voted one of the 50 Most Influential Leaders in Pharmacy. Connect with Dr. Swathi via: Email: swathimvaranasi@gmail.com FB: Doctor Swathi IG: @drswathivaranasi Linked In:Dr. Swathi Varanasi Check out our earlier episode here: https://www.marinabuksov.com/s03e03-paving-the-unconventional-path-with-integrative-pharmacist-dr-swathi-varanasi/

This week's TWIRx puts the pedal to the metal—literally. Host Todd Eury dives into the surprising parallels between racing 150+ MPH and building a pharmacy business from the ground up. Special guest Charles Hoopes, co-owner of S&H Motorsports, joins the show alongside Stephen Beckman, CEO of YARAL Pharma, to preview the upcoming “Geezer Race” on Saturday, July 19th, sponsored by YARAL. Charles shares the intense highs and lows of becoming a drag racing team owner—from financial risk to the emotional rollercoaster of chasing a dream. His story mirrors the grit and resilience required to own and operate an independent pharmacy today. 🎙️ Pharmacy + Precision Medicine Spotlight: We also welcome Dr. Melissa Smith, PharmD, founder of Florida PGX Consulting, who’s speaking at the Florida Pharmacy Association Annual Meeting in Orlando this weekend. Melissa gives us a preview of her presentations and shares her role as press correspondent for the Pharmacy Podcast Network at FPA. RXinsider's latest Market Intelligence report on the current state of the job market as it pertains to the Pharmacy500 companies in the pharmacy supply chain. We walk with Jeff Rackliff, Jr. Market Analyst at RXinsider. Special thanks to Stacy Hall and the Florida Pharmacy Association for their continued support of our coverage and advocacy efforts. 🎧 Sponsored by: YARAL Pharma – Advancing quality generics and supporting pharmacy innovation. 📍 Don't miss this fast-paced, inspiring episode about what it takes to chase your dream—whether you're behind the counter or behind the wheel. #TWIRx #PharmacyPodcast #PharmacyOwnership #DragRacing #YARALPharma #FloridaPharmacy #PGx #FPA2025 #CompoundingDreams #GeezerRace

In this episode of the NASP Podcast, Sheila Arquette, President & CEO of NASP, speaks with Jonathan L. Swichar, Partner and Chair of the Duane Morris Pharmacy Litigation Group, and Bradley A. Wasser, Partner, Duane Morris, LLP. They discuss the dramatically shifting legal and regulatory landscape facing non-PBM affiliated specialty pharmacies and recent federal efforts that are reshaping the ways specialty pharmacies do business.

In this episode, we’re joined by Nathan Taylor, VP of Sales & Business Development at SureCost, to unpack the real impact of “convenience” in pharmacy purchasing—and why relying solely on a single vendor could be costing your pharmacy more than you realize. We explore the hidden risks of vendor-controlled pricing, delayed reporting, procurement errors, and the operational strain of drug shortages. Nathan shares how SureCost empowers pharmacies to regain control with real-time data, contract compliance tools, and integrated vendor comparisons—all within a unified purchasing platform. 💡 Topics Covered: 📌 Key Takeaway: Convenience isn’t free. With the right technology, pharmacies can retain operational simplicity while unlocking powerful savings and gaining full control of their purchasing strategy. 🔗 Learn More: Explore how SureCost is redefining pharmacy purchasing: www.surecost.com

In this essential conversation, New Jersey State Senator Vin Gopal joins the Pharmacy Podcast Network to break down the urgent fight for Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) reform. Senator Gopal shares insight into how states are pushing back against unfair PBM practices—and what federal momentum means for pharmacists nationwide. We also explore how technology platforms like PrimeRx can help independent pharmacies adapt, protect margins, and stay audit-ready in a fast-changing regulatory landscape. This episode is a must-listen for pharmacy owners, policy advocates, and industry stakeholders who want to stay ahead of reform and safeguard the future of community pharmacy.

In this episode of TWIRx, we break down H.R. 1 — The One Big Beautiful Bill Act — and what it could mean for the future of pharmacy in America. From PBM reform and drug pricing transparency to Medicaid restructuring and NADAC expansion, this bill carries enormous implications for community pharmacy, behavioral health services, and specialty care. Joining us to unpack the real-world impact of this legislation are two influential voices in the pharmacy space: We also explore the potential challenges H.R. 1 brings, including the administrative burden of NADAC compliance and the tension between progressive pharmacy reforms and simultaneous Medicaid restrictions. Will increased oversight and transparency finally tip the scale in favor of independent pharmacies—or will coverage erosion undercut the gains? Don’t miss this timely discussion on what may be the most consequential pharmacy bill in decades—and how forward-thinking pharmacy leaders are preparing for what's next. sponsored by IPCRx.com