Total Pharmacy | Total Pharmacy Interviews

Tom Utech, PharmD, CEO of iA, joined Drug Topics to discuss his company’s centralized pharmacy fulfillment solutions.

Drug Topics talked with Kelly Malkamaki, pharmacist, former independent community pharmacy owner, and senior product pharmacy analyst at AssureCare, about how community pharmacies can continue to thrive with decreased medication reimbursement rates.

Kala Shankle, Vice President of Regulatory Affairs with the Healthcare Distribution Alliance, and Ilisa Bernstein, President of Bernstein Rx Solutions, LLC, discussed recent developments regarding the Drug Supply Chain Security Act.

Johnny Garcia, Senior Director of Policy at the Pharmaceutical Care Management Association, discussed the role his company plays in the ongoing issue of rising drug prices.

Drug Topics discussed independent pharmacy advocacy and PBM reform on the state level with Miguel Rodriguez, Executive Vice President and general counsel for American Pharmacies.

Drug Topics discussed independent pharmacy advocacy and PBM reform on the federal level with Miguel Rodriguez, Executive Vice President and general counsel for American Pharmacies.

Kristen Hartzell, PharmD, Vice President of Clinical Services, RedSail Technologies, sat down with Drug Topics to discuss the RxCash+ tool designed to achieve fairer pricing on cash prescriptions for pharmacies and patients.

Tom DePietro, PharmD, owner of DePietro’s Pharmacy in Dunmore, Pennsylvania, talked about current movement toward PBM reform and his hopes for the future of pharmacy.

Tom DePietro, PharmD, owner of DePietro’s Pharmacy in Dunmore, Pennsylvania, shared his thoughts on how patients are treated within the drug supply chain.

Tom DePietro, PharmD, owner of DePietro’s Pharmacy in Dunmore, Pennsylvania, discussed the current state of independent pharmacy and the role pharmacy benefit managers play within the supply chain.

Jeremy Cundiff, PharmD, co-owner of Professional Pharmacy Group, joined Drug Topics to discuss Return Solutions and the company’s Rx Returns process.

Drug Topics sat down with Sandra Canally, RN, founder and CEO of The Compliance Team, and Kara Benson, PharmD, long-term care director of Lewis Drug Inc, to discuss the future of LTC pharmacy.

Near-field communication (NFC)-enabled medication blister packaging can help patients improve their medication adherence.

Ann Anaya and Dean Kathleen Kennedy discuss the importance of diversity in pharmacy and why it matters that patients are treated by someone who looks like them. Plus, Good Neighbor Pharmacy launches a scholarship program to help address these needs.

Jay Dombi and Lamont Robinson share how the AmerisourceBergen Marketplace can help pharmacies and why having diverse suppliers is important.

In today’s practice landscape, Dingman’s advice for independent pharmacists is simple: “Get involved.”

Brandon Trull, PharmD, and the Trull Family Pharmacy staff sprang into action during devastating flash flooding in Waverly, Tennessee.

Jacqueline Paye, PharmD, shares how her pharmacy continued to serve its rural community during the pandemic.

Don't miss Prescrpytive Health's Paige Clark, RPh, at the Total Pharmacy Solutions Summit.

In part 3 of this 3-part series, Drug Topics® sat down with Asteres® chairman and BioIQ CEO, Sean Slovenski to discuss 24/7 automated pharmacy pickup and the benefits for pharmacists and patients alike.

Four winners of the SingleCare Best of the Best Pharmacy Awards joined Drug Topics® to share their knowledge with fellow pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.

Drug Topics® sat down with Asteres® chairman and BioIQ CEO, Sean Slovenski to discuss 24/7 automated pharmacy pickup in part 2 of this 3-part interview.

In part 2 of this interview with Drug Topics®, Shane Bishop, Pack4U founder discusses innovative patient-care models and the use of technology to improve medication adherence, patient health outcomes and quality measures.

Tony Makarich, PharmD and vice president of clinical services at Catalyst Health Rx, sits down with Drug Topics® to discuss the benefits of a relationship and team-based pharmacy model in part 1 of this 3-part interview.

In part 2 of this series, Dr. Mallampalli sat down with Drug Topics® to discuss biosimilars as a treatment option for chronic health conditions and their impact on women’s health.

In the rapidly evolving health and wellness space of cannabis and hemp-derived products, Stephanie Rech and Chris Howard of E-Alternative Solutions discuss the biggest questions from pharmacists, retailers, and consumers on CBD.

In an exclusive interview with Drug Topics, Beth Mitchell, senior director of government affairs at AmerisourceBergen, explores the ways that pharmacists can take action on legislation that affects their practice.

In part 2 of this interview with Drug Topics®, Angela Fusaro MD, MBA, CEO and cofounder of Physician 360, a telemedicine program that connects patients to health care providers, discusses how independent pharmacies can use telemedicine to play an expanded role in patient care while competing with larger chains and online pharmacies.

"I just hope that now that the bar has been raised, as a profession, we're able to really advocate for removal of the long term barriers and continue to focus on practice expansion."