Leadership was a big theme at this years American Pharmacists Association APhA 2024 Annual Meeting. #Pharmacists are the unsung leaders of public health, playing an increasingly vital role in expanding access to healthcare services and improving patient outcomes. Beyond dispensing medications, they lead as trusted advisors, educators, and advocates for wellness. With their specialized knowledge and... The post The 2024 APhA Podcast Post Show appeared first on Pharmacy Podcast Network ..read more

Improving lives and elevating performance is at the heart of everything Sheilds Health Solutions does as one of the largest integrated specialty pharmacies in the nation. The Sheilds team dedicates their patient support programs, experiences, and data platforms to help reduce costs, achieve better clinical outcomes and accelerate system-wide growth. In this podcast episode, we... The post Sheilds Health Solutions – Specialty Pharmacy Podcast Series appeared first on Pharmacy Podcast Network ..read more

“Q&A with FDA” provides engaging conversation and discussion about the latest regulatory topics. In this podcast series, FDA’s Division of Drug Information will answer some of the most commonly asked questions received by FDA. Perhaps you have had the same questions but never asked. Dr. Theresa Michele from the Office of Nonprescription Drugs within the... The post Q&A with FDA appeared first on Pharmacy Podcast Network ..read more

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Office of Compliance has recently unveiled its Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2023, spotlighting significant strides and ongoing efforts in the realm of drug compounding and the implementation of the Drug Quality and Security Act (DQSA). As we mark nearly a decade since the enactment of DQSA, the emphasis... The post The Essential Role of Compliance in Drug Compounding: Insights and Updates from FDA’s 2023 Report appeared first on Pharmacy Podcast Network ..read more

The Cybersecure Pharmacy: Ensuring Compliance and Protecting Patient Privacy A cybersecurity issue at United Health and Change Healthcare has led to significant prescription processing delays. This recent cybersecurity breach exposed significant vulnerabilities within specific pharmacy operations, causing widespread prescription processing delays and highlighting a pressing need for enhanced security measures. This incident serves as a... The post The Cybersecure Pharmacy: Ensuring Compliance and Protecting Patient Privacy appeared first on Pharmacy Podcast Network ..read more

Since 2016, with the release of the ‘Medical PotCast‘ with Jospeh Friedman, RPh., the Pharmacy Podcast Network has been a pioneer in developing and distributing reliable content on cannabis and the pharmacist’s role for public health. Pharmacists play a vital role in ensuring the safe and effective usage of medical cannabis for various health conditions,... The post Cannabis Pharmacy Network appeared first on Pharmacy Podcast Network ..read more

Imagine a future where pharmacists, equipped with the latest in augmented reality, serve you not from behind the counter but from wherever you are, with all the information they need floating in their field of vision. This isn’t a scene from a sci-fi movie; it’s a potential reality brought closer by the advent of Apple... The post Exploring the Future of Pharmacy: Will Pharmacists Don an Apple Vision Pro? appeared first on Pharmacy Podcast Network ..read more

‘Superman’ Pharmacist Vaccinates Thousands in His Hometown    In this first episode, Pharmacy Podcast Network founder and CEO, Todd Eury, spoke with Dr. Mayank “Mak” Amin, owner of Skippack Pharmacy in Lansdale, Pennsylvania, about his motivation behind the clinic’s impressive Phase 1a rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine. At the height of the pandemic, the clinic... The post An Exclusive Series on COVID-19 appeared first on Pharmacy Podcast Network ..read more

In recent times, the Department of Justice (DOJ) has significantly ramped up its enforcement actions against pharmacy fraud, marking a critical moment for retail pharmacists. From multi-million-dollar settlements in Philadelphia and Florida to stringent actions against major chains like Rite Aid and Walgreens, the landscape is shifting rapidly. This surge in enforcement underscores the urgent... The post A Storm is Brewing: The Department of Justice Tightens Its Grip on Pharmacy Fraud! appeared first on Pharmacy Podcast Network ..read more

PHARMACY 50 AWARDS The Pharmacy Podcast Network (PPN) is pleased to announce the winners of the 2023, 50 Most Influential Leaders in Pharmacy.  Coming in at number one is, Nadia Ahmad, PharmD, who works at a Walgreens pharmacy in Middlesboro, KY.    Ahmad works as a dispensing pharmacist for Walgreens in Middlesboro, KY.  She is cited... The post The 50 Most Influential Leaders in Pharmacy Awards 2023 appeared first on Pharmacy Podcast Network ..read more