In this special CPhT CONNECT episode in partnership with Drug Topics, host Mike Johnston sits down with Meredith Ayers, an experienced CPhT-Adv, about her journey in the field and the unique role of technicians in independent pharmacies. They discuss the importance of trust and respect in retaining talented technicians, the diverse responsibilities technicians can have within a pharmacy, and the culture at Bremo Pharmacy that fosters a family-like environment. Ayers emphasizes the need for indep...
Jul 18, 2023•32 min
On the latest episode of RPhCast, hosts Shawn and Tammy talk about burnout, being a "recovering overachiever" and more.
Jun 26, 2023•13 min
Our final live report from Las Vegas, as we wrap up McKesson ideaShare. We learned so much this week, and we can't wait to do it again next year!
Jun 25, 2023•5 min
Reporting live from ideaShare in Las Vegas, hear what the Drug Topics team has learned in our time here so far, and tune in soon for another episode. We're just getting started!
Jun 24, 2023•5 min
Greg Mitchell joined Drug Topics to talk about the importance of community when you are a rural pharmacy, what challenges he's faced, and the power of joining a cooperative.
Jun 14, 2023•8 min
Drug Topics spoke to father and son pharmacist duo Grant and Austin Brown for a conversation about the evolution of the practice, the importance of holding elected officials accountable, and more.
Jun 14, 2023•33 min
In a new episode of RPhCast, Kevin Walker and Dr. Kristin Tallent discuss how A1C testing can lead to surprising profitability for pharmacies.
Jun 12, 2023•14 min
Kevin and Donna take you into the world of statins, cholesterol, blood pressure, and more in the first episode of RPHCast, a collaboration between RPHAlly and Drug Topics.
May 12, 2023•12 min
Drug Topics ® is joined by Dr. Alex Capano, Chief Science Officer at Ananda Professional to discuss what CBD is used for mental health, where research should go next, and how to ensure that patients are getting effective CBD products.
Oct 11, 2022•16 min•Ep. 34
Drug Topics ® is joined by Dr. Alex Capano, Chief Science Officer at Ananda Professional to discuss what CBD is used for in dermatology, interesting research findings about CBD and dermatology, and how to ensure that patients are getting effective counseling and CBD products, even when they don't visit the pharmacy counter.
Oct 11, 2022•15 min•Ep. 33
Drug Topics ® chats with George Euson, Director of Compliance at Associated Pharmacies Incorporated, a subsidiary of American Associated Pharmacies about the recent uptick in pharmacy fraud, as well as providing some tips and best practices that independent pharmacies can use to protect themselves and their customers.
Aug 23, 2022•15 min•Ep. 32
Enjoy this special episode, recorded live in sunny Orlando, Florida, recapping day 2 of the AmerisourceBergen and Good Neighbor Pharmacy ThoughtSpot trade show and conference. POTY Winner Gateway Pharmacy: https://www.drugtopics.com/view/pharmacy-of-the-year-finalist-gateway-pharmacy-caring-for-a-rust-belt-community Roden-Smith Pharmacy: https://www.drugtopics.com/view/pharmacy-of-the-year-finalist-roden-smith-pharmacy-serving-the-military-and-a-diverse-community Bushard's Pharmacy and Apothecar...
Jul 23, 2022•6 min•Ep. 31
Enjoy this special episode, recorded live in sunny Orlando, Florida, recapping day 1 of the AmerisourceBergen and Good Neighbor Pharmacy ThoughtSpot trade show and conference. To follow along with our coverage, visit: https://www.drugtopics.com/conference/thoughtspot , or follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn @DrugTopics.
Jul 22, 2022•4 min•Ep. 30
Drug Topics in partnership with American Associated Pharmacies sits down with Don Arthur, RPh, a pharmacist and owner of Black Rock Pharmacy in Buffalo and Brighton Eggert Pharmacy in Tonawanda, New York, to discuss what clinical care may look like, the biggest challenges that lay ahead for independent pharmacies, and successes that he's seen in pharmacy.
Jul 12, 2022•21 min•Ep. 29
Mark Szilagyi, co-owner and pharmacist at Gateway Pharmacy, a member of the Good Neighbor Pharmacy network, joins Drug Topics to discuss the role his pharmacy plays in his Phoenixville, Pennsylvania community. Gateway Pharmacy has been named a Pharmacy of the Year Finalist as part of the Good Neighbor Pharmacy ’s annual ThoughtSpot Conference and Trade Show.
Jul 08, 2022•20 min•Ep. 28
Micah Lansford, owner, and pharmacist at Roden-Smith Pharmacy, a member of the Good Neighbor Pharmacy network, joins Drug Topics to discuss the role his pharmacy plays in his Clovis, New Mexico community. Roden-Smith Pharmacy has been named a Pharmacy of the Year Finalist as part of the Good Neighbor Pharmacy ’s annual ThoughtSpot Conference and Trade Show
Jul 08, 2022•18 min•Ep. 27
Marisa Fader, Vice President of Bushard's Pharmacy and Apothecary, a member of the Good Neighbor Pharmacy network, joins Drug Topics to discuss the role her pharmacy plays in her Laguna Beach, California community. Bushard's Pharmacy and Apothecary has been named a Pharmacy of the Year Finalist as part of the Good Neighbor Pharmacy ’s annual ThoughtSpot Conference and Trade Show
Jul 07, 2022•11 min•Ep. 26
Lani Bertrand, RPh, senior director of clinical consulting at Omnicell, joins Drug Topics® to share how technology can ease some of the burdens that pharmacists have faced during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Jan 31, 2022•10 min•Ep. 25
On this episode of Over the Counter, First Financial Bank pharmacy loan officers Bo Garmon and Drew Hegi join Drug Topics® managing editor Lauren Biscaldi to discuss the ins and outs of the financial side of pharmacy ownership.
Jan 27, 2022•24 min•Ep. 24
Jenni Zilka, President of Good Neighbor Pharmacy, is in conversation with Brian Nightengale, President of Community and Specialty Pharmacy and Long-Term Care at AmerisourceBergen and Giulio Burzacca, Managing Director of Alphega Pharmacy, about independent pharmacy trends in the United States and Europe.
Dec 07, 2021•31 min•Ep. 23
Good Neighbor Pharmacy customers from rural, suburban, and city areas reflect on the past year and discuss the future of independent pharmacy.
Sep 20, 2021•37 min•Ep. 22
Aug 25, 2021•23 min•Ep. 21
Learn simple tools and tips to optimize profitability and streamline operations using objective data straight from your pharmacy. What’s the real cost of chasing the best sale prices from multiple distributors? Do you really need to reorder that product on the shelf and if you do, will it sell? How do you identify missed refill opportunities and prompt more adherence for both better patient outcomes and higher revenue? How does all this operational data influence your business decisions? In this...
Jun 18, 2021•15 min•Ep. 20
With the increasing number of audits taking place, it is critical to have a partner on your side who understands the complexity of the 340B program. No matter how comprehensive your 340B program is, being prepared for an audit should be your number one priority. Megan Numrich, Director of Support Services with Macro Helix joins Drug Topics® for this episode of “Over the Counter” to discuss: What is an HRSA Audit and how can you prepare What happens during a typical audit How your TPA can help yo...
Jun 08, 2021•20 min•Ep. 19
For independent community pharmacists, it’s important to keep pace with policy changes and cultural shifts. Pharmacists who want to know how to navigate the business and how to get ahead of legislation that could shake up their day-to-day operations should tune in to this Over the Counter episode, brought to you by Total Pharmacy® and New Jersey–based Omega Pharmacy Group.
Apr 29, 2021•30 min•Ep. 18
In this episode, Wayne Boese, vice president of sales at AAP, will walk us through the various elements of a purchase agreement between an independent pharmacy and a pharmaceutical wholesale distributor. Pharmacy owners must understand how the components of an agreement are assessed and valued by a wholesaler in order to make informed decisions.
Apr 19, 2021•22 min•Ep. 17
Mar 04, 2021•33 min•Ep. 16
Mar 04, 2021•26 min•Ep. 15
Brad Dayton, RPh, senior account executive at Supplylogix, talks inventory management solutions in the pharmacy space.
Jan 11, 2021•19 min•Ep. 14
Our final episode in our ThoughtSpot 2020 podcast series features NPhA president Dr. Ryan Marable and immediate past president Dr. Lakesha Butler, who share insights on health disparities and the social determinants of health. Dr. Butler reflects on her time as NPhA president, and Dr. Marable presents his vision for the association in the years ahead.
Jan 07, 2021•46 min•Ep. 13