Voices in Pharmacy: September 2024 Expert Interviews

Could an Investigational Therapy Help Fill the Gap in Pain Management?

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Albert Dahan, MD, PhD, professor of anesthesiology at Leiden University Medical Center, discusses what cebranopadol is and how it’s different from traditional opioids, how it will fit into the broader landscape of pain management therapies, current gaps that exist in pain management and how the therapy might help address them, and what the next steps are for cebranopadol.

How Pharmacy Advocacy is Heating Up at the Federal Level

Miguel Rodriguez plays a leading role for American Pharmacies in both legal affairs and legislative advocacy. He has been a major contributor to pro-pharmacy bills passed in Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and Michigan, and has testified before Congress, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), and legislatures in several states.

PCMA on Drug Pricing and the Pharmaceutical Supply Chain

Johnny Garcia, Senior Director of Policy at the Pharmaceutical Care Management Association, sat down with Drug Topics to discuss the pharmaceutical supply chain in greater depth and the growing issue of rising drug costs. He talked about systemic flaws within the supply chain and how his organization is working to provide valued care to all patients.

5 Questions With a Pharmacist: Michael and Joan Kim from Grubb’s Pharmacy

Michael Kim, PharmD, and his wife Joan, PharmD, make up the husband-and-wife team operating Grubb’s Pharmacy in Washington, DC. Since 1867, Grubb’s Pharmacy has been serving the DC community and is only getting more attention for its deep focus on valued care. Read about their amazing insights into independent pharmacy and learn about their story of continued success in the DC area.

RedSail Technologies and the RxCash+ Tool

In a discussion exploring the RxCash+ tool for pharmacies, Kristen Hartzell, PharmD, Vice President of Clinical Services with RedSail Technologies, joined Drug Topics to discuss the tool and how it can help pharmacy owners increase revenue and give themselves and their employees time back in their days.

Turning Old Technology into Something New for Pharmaceutical Storage

Dana Krug, Senior Vice President of Cold Chain Fulfillment at Phononic, joined Drug Topics to discuss his company’s cooling technology and the importance of properly refrigerating prescription medications both in the pharmacy and when they are in transit.

Navigating Nephrolithiasis: A Pharmacist's Perspective

Meeting Jason on Friday the 13th, marathon emergency room (ER) waits, reflections of Popeye—these are all things patients might experience when dealing with pain, on top of the discomfort of the sensation itself. Or at least, such was the case for Mark Garofoli, PharmD, MBA, BCGP, CPE, CTTS, professor at WVU School of Pharmacy, host of the Pain Pod, and alternatively known as the Pain Guy, when seeking care for nephrolithiasis at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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