Podcasts

In this episode, Natalie DiPietro Mager, PharmD, PhD, MPH, chats with Marie Barnard, PhD, about the ways in which pharmacists can support patients experiencing intimate partner violence.

In today’s world, the exponential use of technology is gradually becoming commonplace, and pharmacy businesses are expected to keep up with the growing digital landscape.

This episode explores a dynamic pharmacy profession and how self-inflection can lead to pharmacists achieving their passions and improving care in their communities.

In this episode, Natalie DiPietro Mager, PharmD, PhD, MPH, chats with Hannah Fish, PharmD, CPHQ, about the NCPA’s maternal immunizations tool kit and pharmacist support for mothers.

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 this episode, host Taylor Watterson, PharmD, PhD, welcomes Shane Desselle, RPh, PhD, FAPhA, professor of Pharmacy Practice and Social Pharmacy at Touro University California.

As GLP-1 popularity, use, and price continues to rise, pharmacy industry stakeholders are attempting to guide pharmacists and patients around the complexities of this drug class.

Pooja Babbrah, executive vice president of strategy and industry alignment at NCPDP, joined Drug Topics to discuss the power of pharmacy standards in helping patients, pharmacists, and more.

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

While experts agree there is no one-size-fits-all approach, addressing medication nonadherence among patients presents opportunities for pharmacists to set themselves apart as medication counselors.

This episode explores how recent trends in the retail community pharmacy industry are informing the actions of pharmacy leadership and their teams across the country.

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.

While the new guidelines are reserved for critical care pharmacists in the ICU, they can be applied to other practice areas, highlighting the crucial role pharmacists play in health care.

After experiencing tragedy in his personal life, Bil Schmidtknecht was led to join the community of independent pharmacists and industry advocates calling for PBM reform across both aisles.

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.

In this episode, host Taylor Watterson, PharmD, PhD, welcomes Josie Quick, CPhT-Adv, CSPT, BUS, an advanced certified pharmacy technician with over 20 years of experience.

As Walgreens senior director of immunizations, Samantha Picking, PharmD, delved into the evolution of pharmacies’ immunization services as well as their dedication to vaccine uptake.

Pharmacists play a key role in guiding patients on GLP-1 and dual agonist therapies, supporting safe use, managing adverse effects, and promoting long-term treatment success.

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.

This episode explores the often-overlooked impact of grief on patients and pharmacy staff, highlighting the vital role pharmacists play in recognizing emotional health needs and providing compassionate support.

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.

This episode highlights how being intentional about adding value strengthens relationships and shapes effective leadership in everyday situations.

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 the company’s dedication to providing crucial data for pharmacy stakeholders, IQVIA’s Lead Research Director Michael Kleinrock discussed the current trends in patients’ medication use.

This episode introduces the hosts and explores key legal issues facing independent pharmacies, including PBM terminations and state board compliance.

Amid increased advancements in diabetes management, Diana Isaacs, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP, BC-ADM, CDCES, discussed how these developments are currently impacting the delivery of insulin.

Seven major clinical trials reveal semaglutide’s expanding benefits beyond glucose control, showing promise in kidney, heart, liver, vascular, and obesity-related outcomes.

With federal reform continuing to stall, Drug Topics caught up with Iowa State Representative Brett Barker, PharmD, to discuss how his state is regulating pharmacy benefit managers.

In this episode, Natalie DiPietro Mager, PharmD, PhD, MPH, speaks with Lindsey Ferraro, PharmD, associate professor of pharmacy practice at Ohio Northern University.