Pharmacy Podcast Network

The month of May is observed as Mental Health Awareness Month. In the first episode of a two episode mini series, join us for a conversation about the unique challenges and rewards of working in a closed-door pharmacy serving the most vulnerable populations. In this episode, we speak with Joan Wissinger, a pharmacist with 25 years of experience serving the mentally ill and homeless in Columbus, Ohio. Joan shares her personal experiences, the importance of empathy and compassion in patient care, and practical advice for pharmacists working in retail settings. Learn how to identify patients at risk, advocate for their needs, and create a more supportive environment for those struggling with mental health.

In this episode of FrameworkFocus, VP of Customer Success Jackie Maitland is joined by Eric Fernandez and Dustin Harbison to explore the full customer journey at SoftWriters—from first engagement through implementation, account management, and long-term growth. Together, they share how collaboration, transparency, and continuous feedback shape a partnership built for lasting success in the long-term care pharmacy space.

What is the risk of developing cardiovascular disease if you have obesity? Join experts in obesity, Dr. Robert Kushner and Dr. Michael Blaha, as they discuss the elevated cardiovascular risk associated with obesity and overweight. Speakers: • Bob Kushner, MD • Michael Blaha, MD, MPH This podcast is sponsored by Novo Nordisk and is intended for clinicians.

Jed Lewis is an innovative pharmacist that owns four pharmacies in Nebraska. But Lewis is doing something remarkable! By working with doctors and incorporating a line of "uniquely formulated" branded generics he has found a way to increase his gross profit by thousands of dollars. The company he works with is FH2 Pharma and in this episode he tells how he met the company's local sales rep and then started calling on doctors, with suggestions for using the new product line with specific patients, one's that would benefit most of the unique formulations. He shares that for nearly two years now he has found the program to be beneficial in two ways; one the products provide an unusually high reimbursement from all the major PBM's. But, because he visits the doctors and "details" the drug, he has learned how to get-in to see them and in doing so he is picking up a lot of new business as the doctors have come to know him and know he'll take good care of their patients. This is a must listen episode.

Prescribing Knowledge, Dispensing Wisdom—one security update at a time. In this episode, we explore a critical topic that too many pharmacies are sweeping under the rug: IT security and infrastructure hygiene. Darrell Hyde joins us to unpack the real risks of outdated systems, the tools every pharmacy should be using, and why proper IT practices are no longer optional in a post-pandemic, digitally-dependent industry. We’ll also dig into how cloud-based solutions like PrimeRx Cloud are reshaping pharmacy operations and reducing costs—without compromising patient safety.

On this episode of the Pain Pod, we discuss the details of the PhARM OUD Guidelines with our special guest Dr. Tyler Varisco. We’re ready to dive into buprenorphine in community pharmacies, so buckle up and enjoy the ride! Come one, come all, to the Pain Pod!!! PhARM OUD Guidelines • https://forefdn.org/grantee-spotlight-engaging-community-pharmacists-in-improving-treatment-outcomes-for-patients-with-opioid-use-disorder/ Pain Guy • www.painguy.us • PhARM OUD Guideline Link on Pain Guy Website: https://painguy.us/resources

Dr. Tamara Ruggles (Host): www.linkedin.com/in/tamara-ruggles-491882251 Dr. Diana Isaacs (guest): linkedin.com/in/diana-isaacs-pharmd-bcps-bcacp-bc-adm-cdces-45803426

In a world of analysis paralysis where medicine is more confusing than ever and the system seems rigged against health, today’s podcast guest is a breath of fresh air as she makes it simple to empower ourselves, and pave the way for the future: our children. Michelle Perro, MD, DHom is a seasoned clinician with over 40 years of experience in pediatrics and integrative medicine, dedicated to treating children and families. A Yale graduate, she trained at Mount Sinai Medical School, Bellevue Hospital and NYU, later serving as Director of a Pediatric Emergency Department in NYC and spending over a decade at UCSF Benioff Oakland Children’s Hospital. For the past 25 years, Dr. Perro has championed integrative approaches to health, focusing on the impact of Genetically Modified (GM) foods and pesticides on children’s well-being. She has lectured globally, and co-authored the acclaimed book What’s Making Our Children Sick? Dr. Perro is CEO and co-founder of www.gmoscience.org, promoting food as medicine and regenerative health education. She also hosts the podcast, The New MDS and offers parenting resources through her website. Her upcoming book, Making Our Children Well is set for release in 2026. Connect with Michelle via: Email: mdperro@earthlink.net Website: GMOScience FB: GMO Science X: @GMOScience YT: @gmoscience Spotify: The New MDs Linked In: Michelle Perro MD Audio Book: What's Making Our Children Sick?: How Industrial Food Is Causing an Epidemic of Chronic Illness, and What Parents (and Doctors) Can Do About It

In this episode of the NASP Podcast, Sheila Arquette, President & CEO of NASP, speaks with Jeffrey S. Baird, Esq., Chairman of the Health Care Group at Brown & Fortunato, P.C. and Bradley W. Howard, shareholder and director at Brown & Fortunato, P.C. In today’s environment, it is challenging enough to profitably run a specialty pharmacy. The pharmacy needs to avoid the additional challenge of inquiries, audits and investigations by governmental agencies and PBMs. This podcast will discuss the proactive steps the specialty pharmacy can take to lower the risk of inquiries, audits and investigations. This podcast will also set out steps the pharmacy can take to resolve inquiries, audits and investigations before they spin out of control. The podcast will focus on the following: • Corporate Compliance Program – The specialty pharmacy needs to implement a robust compliance program that is specific to the pharmacy’s business model. Such a program will head off many problems before they arise…and a compliance program will resolve problems, once arisen, before they spin out of control. • PBMs – A PBM is in a stronger negotiating position than that of the specialty pharmacy. At the end of the day, the PBM “possesses the pharmacy’s money.” This podcast will discuss the steps the pharmacy should take to establish a “win-win” relationship with a PBM. Doing so will eliminate uncertainty and prevent many problems from arising. However, if the PBM ends up bringing an inquiry, audit or investigation against the pharmacy, the podcast will set out the steps the pharmacy should take to resolve the inquiry, audit or investigation without it devolving into an adversarial action. • Governmental Agencies – There are a number of federal and state governmental agencies that a specialty pharmacy may have to deal with. These include (i) the Department of Justice, (ii) the Office of Inspector General, (iii) the DEA, (iv) the FDA, (v) state Attorneys General, and (vi) State Boards of Pharmacy. This podcast will discuss the steps the pharmacy should take when it is investigated by a governmental agency. As with working with PBMs, the pharmacy should strive to resolve a government investigation before it spins out of control.

HealthPartners is joining forces with Perfecting Peds to bring life-changing medication management to Minnesota's sickest children. Many of these young patients, covered by Medicaid and the Health Exchange, manage complex medication regimens across multiple specialists. This partnership ensures they get the safest, most effective treatments-without the guesswork. By embedding specialized pediatric pharmacists directly into the care journey, HealthPartners and Perfecting Peds are bridging critical gaps between prescribing and outcomes—ensuring that every medication serves its intended purpose safely and effectively. This model of proactive, pharmacist-led intervention not only improves clinical outcomes, but also eases the emotional and logistical burdens on families. It empowers caregivers with clarity and support, transforming uncertainty into confidence. As other health systems look to elevate care for high-risk pediatric populations, this partnership serves as a blueprint for scalable, sustainable, and compassionate innovation in pharmacy-driven care. This is just the beginning. Co-Hosts: Jena Quinn, PharmD, BCPPS CEO and Founder Perfecting Peds Lyle Mioduszewski President Perfecting Peds Guests: Dr. Sarah Groen PharmD Clinical Pharmacist in Medication Therapy Management at HealthPartners

With more health experts than ever, we have more complexity and confusion about what it actually takes to be healthy in 2025. My podcast guest today helps to dispel myths and mysteries by using data to examine bio-individuality in real time. We talk about using smartwatches, smart rings and other wearables to track stress levels through observing Heart Rate Variability (HRV) - and how this can help your health goals. Dr. Torkil Færø is a GP and emergency physician, documentary filmmaker, author and photographer. Over a 26-year career as a freelance doctor, he has worked all over Norway, had hundred thousand consultations and thus gained a unique picture of the diseases that plague us. He learned that the cause is most often found in the stresses our lifestyles place on our bodies. When Torkil’s father died at 73, he realized that he had to change his own lifestyle. Being 40 pounds overweight, under-trained, over-stressed, under-slept and drinking alcohol daily, he learned that this lifestyle could deprive him of decades. Using wearables he found a way to track and regulate his nervous system and physiology. Tune in to learn about the practical and accessible way to read your body’s signals to create wellness. PS I’m celebrating being named in the Top 80 Pharma Podcasts and Top 100 Health Science Podcasts! Thank you so much for your support on this journey - please help me celebrate by sharing with one other human who may enjoy this type of content. Sending many blessings to you all! Connect with Torkil via: Email: torkil@kairosworks.no Website: The Pulse Cure FB: The Pulse Cure IG: @dr.torkil Linked In: Torkil Færø Book: https://www.amazon.com/Pulse-Cure-revolutionary-balance-optimise/dp/1529437334/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1706301238&sr=1-

Want to lead with impact, be guided by faith and find true career fulfillment? In this episode, I sit down with Scott Stewart, a pharmacist, Vice President of Clinical Services at PharmCareUSA, and motivational speaker, to explore how initiative, leadership, and faith have shaped his career in long-term care pharmacy. We cover: • What long-term care pharmacists do and how they improve patient outcomes • How to build stronger relationships with doctors and healthcare teams • Why initiative—not chance—creates career opportunities • The power of faith and self-reflection in navigating setbacks • How pharmacists can go beyond dispensing to create lasting impact • Finding fulfillment by pursuing side gigs and creative passions If you’re looking for real talk, career inspiration, and practical insights on excelling in pharmacy and beyond, this episode is for you! Resources: Watch the interview on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/gobdtXzwabU Connect with Scott on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottstewartpharmd/ About me: 👉 Visit www.apma.website to learn how I teach pharmacists the role of genetic variations in medication response inside the Australasian Precision Medicine Academy. 👉 Visit www.katrinaazer.com to find out more about my services. Follow me on social media: ➡️ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katrina-azer/ ➡️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/katrina.azer/ The PharmXcel Podcast is a show for pharmacists who want to connect with their career purpose and learn how to build a fulfilling career by addressing the opportunities and challenges that make us pharmacists—Pharmacists who signed up for pharmacy to help transform patient lives! Thanks for listening in—it means the world to me! Here is how you can support my mission: Give it a 5-star rating wherever you’re listening to it Share this with other Pharmacists who would enjoy it Subscribe to get notified of new episodes And please reach out if you have any questions or comments! Your feedback will help me bring you valuable content

Kelly Bailey, Vice President of GRX Marketing, is joined by Al Branca, President of AXE Rx, on this episode of Marketing Vitals to discuss AXE Rx’s unique profit opportunity for pharmacy owners. With their innovative technology platforms, tools and marketplaces, AXE Rx supports and develops pharmacy savings programs with a goal of bringing transparent prescription medication pricing.

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In this powerful episode of This Week in Pharmacy, Todd Eury explores the growing national backlash against pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs)—starting with bold action in Arkansas. Following Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders' recent signing of legislation to limit PBM influence, Arkansas has become a flashpoint in the nationwide struggle to protect independent pharmacies and ensure fair drug pricing. Special guest from Arkansas, Doctor's Orders Pharmacy Owner, Lelan Stice, as we dig into what this legislation means, how states like Alabama are following suit, and why pharmacists across the U.S. are calling for transparency, accountability, and reform. Full AP article: APNews.com – Arkansas Takes on PBMs TWIRx Feature: Lumicera Health Services Guest: Dr. Ben Heiser, PharmD – General Manager, Specialty Pharmacy, Lumicera Health Services In this special TWIRx segment, This Week in Pharmacy dives into the world of specialty pharmacy with Dr. Ben Heiser of Lumicera Health Services, a nationally recognized leader in delivering specialty drug solutions with a patient-first approach. Dr. Heiser discusses how Lumicera leverages data-driven care models, collaborative payer partnerships, and a commitment to access and affordability to redefine what it means to support patients with complex, chronic conditions. From pharmacy innovation to value-based outcomes, this interview offers a behind-the-scenes look at one of the most forward-thinking organizations in specialty care. Lumicera Health is the Pharmacy Podcast Network sponsor for the AXS25 Press Coverage, learn more about Lumicera here: https://www.lumicera.com/ Subscribe to all 40+ Pharmacy Podcast Network podcasts from one link: https://linktr.ee/pharmacypodcast

Welcome to Part Three of our special APhA Spotlight Post Show series — where we bring you voices from across the pharmacy spectrum who are innovating, advocating, and pushing the profession forward. This episode features a powerhouse lineup of thought leaders, entrepreneurs, executives, and global pharmacy champions. Featured Guests: Dr. Marci Strauss, PharmD Alex Berg, Rx2Go, PharmaStaff Kelli Stovall, RPh, MBA, IPC Lari Harding, SVP, Industry Affairs & Strategic Partnerships, INMAR James Hunsinger & Stephanie Delman, Boehringer Ingelheim Brandon Welch, PharmD Catherine Duggan, FIP Marsha Millonig Dr. Blair Thielemier, PharmD 💬 These conversations dive into global pharmacy leadership, digital health, independent pharmacy strategy, and the entrepreneurial spirit driving new models of care. 🎧 Tune in now to catch part three of this can't-miss post-show series from APhA! 🎯 Sponsored by: PharmaStaff – Connecting pharmacy professionals with modern staffing solutions. 🔗 www.pharmastaff.com Yaral Pharma – Committed to improving patient access to high-quality, affordable medications. 🔗 www.yaralpharma.com

In this episode of Geriatric Pharmacy Focus, we welcome back Dr. Thomas Dayspring for an in-depth discussion on lipoprotein(a). We explore what it is, how to test for it, available treatment options, and the pharmacist's role in raising awareness for this genetic cardiovascular risk factor. The information presented in this podcast is intended for general knowledge and educational purposes only, and does not constitute medical advice. It is essential to consult with a qualified healthcare professional for any health concerns or before making any decisions related to your health or treatment. We are not liable for any actions taken or not taken based on the information provided in this podcast Tamara Ruggles, PharmD, BCGP, FASCP: www.linkedin.com/in/tamara-ruggles-491882251 Thomas (Dr. Lipid) Dayspring, MD FACP, FNLA (guest): linkedin.com/in/thomas-dayspring-md-facp-fnla-3aaa876 Family Heart Foundation: familyheart.org

🎙️ Igniting Inspiration at APhA 2025 – Part 2 In Part Two of our special APhA Spotlight episode, we continue the conversation with some of the most dynamic voices shaping the future of pharmacy. From sports pharmacy to policy and innovation, this episode is packed with energy, insight, and forward-thinking perspectives. Featured Guests: Doniyor Sattarov, VP of PharmaStaff Athena Cannon, Sports Pharmacy Michael Schuh, PharmD Nicole Pezzino, PharmD, RedSail Representative Buddy Carter Dean Muensterman, OmniPod 💡 Whether you're a student, practicing pharmacist, or industry leader, this episode offers a unique lens into the people driving change and advocating for the future of pharmacy. 🎧 Listen now and catch up on what you missed at APhA! Sponsored by PharmaStaff – Pharmacy staffing solutions designed for the modern professional. 🔗 Visit PharmaStaff at www.pharmastaff.com

An insider’s look at the games PBMs play to hid fees and tack profits for community pharmacies. What a true transparent PBM should look like and why it matters.

The Cardinal Health Retail Business Conference (RBC) is an annual celebration recognizing independent pharmacies and their unwavering commitment to comprehensive patient care in their community. Join us for a deep dive into RBC with pharmacist Joan R. Wissinger, a 25-year RBC veteran! In this episode, Joan shares her insights on why RBC is a must-attend event for independent pharmacists, highlighting the networking opportunities, continuing education courses, and the invaluable experience of connecting with peers.