Expert Interviews

As contraceptive care services remain fragmented across many US states, pharmacists are seemingly rising as key touch points for women’s health management and various types of reproductive care.

With disruptive PBMs rising in the marketplace amid constant calls for lowering drug prices, companies such as WriteWise are positioned to revolutionize the way patients access their pharmacy benefits.

In part 3 of our interview with Bill Wolfe, COO of WriteWise, he discusses the technology backing his team’s approach to forever changing how pharmacy benefits are distributed in the US.

Bill Wolfe, COO at WriteWise and former President of Aetna’s Pharmacy Management team, discusses the evolution of pharmacy benefits and where PBM and pharmacist roles fall in between.

In part 3 of our interview with Rae McMahan, she explores her role at Prescryptive Health and how she’s helping pharmacy stakeholders navigate complex GLP-1 prescription drug benefits.

Chris Bell, JD, vice president of business operations at API Warehouse, discusses proactive approaches in preventing fraudulent threats and staying compliant with DSCSA.

In part 3 of our interview with Andrew Maiorini, PharmD, FAHM, vice president of clinical programs at PerformRx, he discusses the ways in which his company is helping patients stay adherent on their medications.

Calvin Hunsicker, founder & chief product officer at SureCost, discusses ongoing pharmacy procurement challenges in 2025 and how his company is helping businesses tackle common obstacles.

Pharmacists enhance menstrual pain management by integrating holistic strategies, empowering women with personalized care and evidence-based guidance for better health outcomes.

Explore effective strategies for managing menstrual pain, including diet, exercise, and nonpharmacological therapies, while embracing women's health awareness.

Joanna Lewis, PharmD, MBA explores effective over-the-counter solutions for menstrual cramps, including NSAIDs, supplements, and tips for optimal relief.

Pharmacists navigate complex immunization challenges and address parental concerns and misinformation while advocating for streamlined vaccine access and adherence to evolving guidelines.

Laura Knockel, PharmD, BCACP, emphasize the importance of evidence-based recommendations and reliable resources for parents.

Childhood immunization guidance in the US faces confusion as the AAP and CDC diverge on COVID-19 vaccine recommendations, impacting parents and providers.

Confusion arises as health organizations diverge on COVID-19 vaccine recommendations for children, highlighting the need for clear guidance and support.

Addressing the impacts on patients and the overall pharmacy market, Joey Mattingly, PharmD, MBA, PhD, discusses trends in pharmacies opening and closing across the country.

While experts have been measuring the impacts stemming from US pharmacy deserts, they are also working to establish a path forward to reduce closures and increase access.

Ryan Bingham, chief operating officer at iA, discusses how his team is advancing technology within the pharmacy to help locations around the country drive efficiency.

With a myriad of non-traditional pharmacy roles on the rise, Ashley Kay Pendrick, PharmD, owner of Prosper Rx Consulting, provided insights into the opportunities at hand for US pharmacists.

Ashley Kay Pendrick, PharmD, owner of Prosper Rx Consulting, provided insights on how pharmacists can expand their scope within the confines of current practice regulations.

Through her work with Prosper Rx Consulting, Ashley Kay Pendrick, PharmD, discusses the expansion of pharmacists’ roles beyond medication dispensing.

As researchers continue to measure the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on public health, Hashim Zaibak, PharmD, discusses the evolution of community pharmacies in a postpandemic world.

From Scripts to Screens: AAP’s Ginny Langbehn Shares Winning Digital Strategies for Independent Pharmacies

When independent and retail storefronts close across the country, creating a lack of pharmacy services in the community, pharmacy deserts arise.

Michael Murphy, PharmD, MBA, discusses the increasingly prominent impacts of pharmacy deserts, highlighting discrepancies in the term's definition and the financial pressures impacting sustainability.

With expertise into the growing issue of pharmacy deserts, Michael Murphy, PharmD, MBA, discussed exactly what patients are losing when their community no longer has pharmacy access.

Michael Murphy, PharmD, MBA, joined Drug Topics to present his ideas for correcting the growing issue of pharmacy deserts and unprecedented closures across the country.

Kristen Jones, PharmD, discusses leadership strategies in pharmacy management that prioritize emotional intelligence and communication for enhanced team performance and patient care.