Pharmacy Podcast Network

#PharmacyDeserts Danger to #PublicHealth With the 2024 U.S. election on the horizon, American healthcare is at a crossroads. Rising prescription costs, pharmacy closures, and evolving healthcare policies have made it increasingly difficult for patients to access essential medications and primary care services. Pharmacy deserts—areas where there is limited access to pharmacies—pose a growing threat to public health, especially in rural communities and low-income neighborhoods. The latest Wolters Kluwer Health survey underscores how healthcare access and costs are top concerns for voters across generations. Many Americans are now grappling with “medicine cabinet issues,” including higher medication costs, frequent drug shortages, and the challenge of finding a pharmacy nearby. As healthcare remains a focal point in political debates, expanding pharmacy access is crucial for improving health outcomes. Independent community pharmacies can play a key role in addressing pharmacy deserts. These local providers often serve as the primary source of healthcare for underserved areas, but their impact is limited by logistical challenges in medication delivery. This is where RxMile's powerful platfrom GPS-enabled technology can make a difference. By integrating with pharmacy management systems, like PioneerRx Pharmacy Software, #RxMile facilitates efficient, timely delivery of prescriptions to patients in pharmacy deserts, helping ensure that critical medications reach those who need them most. As the election approaches, voters should advocate for policies that support independent pharmacies and innovative delivery solutions like RxMile. Addressing the challenges of pharmacy deserts can help create a more equitable healthcare system where every American has access to the medications they need, regardless of location. The Last Mile with RxMile (3-Part #Podcast Series) https://lnkd.in/eqHKjWkK

Exploring the World of Topical Pain Medications: Rx vs. OTC - with Dr. Mark Garofoli, PharmD (The Pain Guy) In this enlightening episode of The Pain Pod, Mark dives deeper into the world of topical pain medications, building on the insights from the previous episode that focused on over-the-counter (OTC) options. While topical medications are widely used around the globe, their adoption in the U.S. faces notable barriers. Join us as we explore these challenges and the therapeutic potential of prescription (Rx) topical medications. Listen here: https://lnkd.in/eXkQB4rV Why Listen? Gain a comprehensive understanding of topical pain medications and the factors influencing their use. This episode is perfect for healthcare professionals, patients, and anyone interested in effective pain management strategies. Come one, come all, to the Pain Pod!!!

❗ATTENTION: ShiftRx Needs Your Help in Florida ❗ ShiftRx community, we need your help! Please re-share this with your #pharmacy and #pharmacytechnician networks. #ShiftRx urgently needs licensed pharmacy technicians in the state of Florida for 90+ shifts over the next three weeks at state-designated emergency pharmacy facilities supporting their communities and neighbors during #HurricaneMilton. ShiftRx is assisting independently owned, state-designated pharmacies to stay open and provide life-saving medications to patients during the hurricane and afterward in nearby areas that have been impacted by the storm. We are sponsoring background checks for all qualified pharmacy technicians in the entire state of Florida who want to work disaster relief shifts. And have removed our commission for independent pharmacies in Florida for the next month. We're working our hardest to help support the communities in Florida being impacted by this devastating storm, and are calling on our friends, supporters, and users in other states to join us. If you're a pharmacy technician in the state of Florida who's interested, please sign-up on our website (link on page). #FloridaStrong #PharmacyTechnicians #DisasterRelief

Experience the future of pharmacy care with Perigon Pharmacy 360 at NASP 2024 in Nashville! Join this presentation in the Magnolia Ballroom today at 4:30pm and discover how Dr. Chris Antypas & the Perigon Pharmacy 360 team is redefining healthcare by empowering #pharmacists to drive better outcomes, manage costs, and elevate patient care. See you there! #NASP2024 #SpecialtyPharmacy #HealthcareInnovation #PatientCare #PharmacyLeaders

On This Week in Pharmacy --we are TWIRx-IN with a specialty pharmacy 'Slayer of Healthcare Barriers' Jennifer Noonan, MSN, RN, with Accessia Health, helping patients find funding for their medications when all hope seems lost, this company fights for the patient's pharmacy care. Watch now: https://lnkd.in/em_vMe87

Perigon Pharmacy 360, President Dr. Chris Antypas, PharmD., will be featured at the #NASP2024 Annual Event on the PPN's Press coverage of the conference and he's here with us on #TWIRx. Chris shares about how his specialty pharmacy is combining technology, pharmacy care plans, specialty & rare disease specialty pharmacists to innovate #pharmacy care. Watch this special preview of NASP 2024 with Chris Antypas and Todd Eury! on YouTube: https://lnkd.in/ettsKFB7

What's happening in Pharmacy & the land of the Law?

Join Our Free Webinar Series on Upcoming Medicare Changes! We’re excited to announce our 2-part webinar series on understanding the #InflationReductionAct and upcoming changes to #Medicare. Learn from industry experts how these changes may affect your benefits and what steps you can take to minimize out-of-pocket costs. 📅 Part 1: An Overview of the Inflation Reduction Act with The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services - October 3, 2024, at 2:00 PM EST Kristi Martin, Chief of Staff at #CMS, will provide an in-depth overview of the most critical changes, including explanations of the new payment plan option, cap on Part D medication costs, and the timeline for changes. 📅 Part 2: Practical Implications for Patients - October 10, 2024, at 2:00 PM EST Legal expert William Sarraille will expand on the practical implications of the Inflation Reduction Act for patients and caregivers and offer practical strategies for adapting to these changes. Register now to secure your spot. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dtT3P9AR #AccessiaHealth #Healthcare #MedicareChanges #PatientAdvocacy #HealthcarePolicy #HealthcareEducation #PatientSupport

Athletes, meet your newest asset: YOUR PHARMACIST! ⚕ Pharmacists are not just dispensers of medicine—they're also vital to keeping #athletes in top shape! 💪🏻💊 ✨ Discover their role in sports injury prevention in this enlightening piece by Hussam Hamoush, PharmD, CSNC: https://lnkd.in/e4xNRWkP #Athletes #AthleticPerformance #Performance #Injury #SportsInjury #SportsMedicine #Medicine #Pharmacists #Pharmacy #Fitness

It's Friday the 13th and I am terrified you're not listening to the only weekly #podcast about 'This Week in Pharmacy' --it's time to #TWIRx !! This Week in Pharmacy we're talking about the #PublicHealth dangers of #PharmacyDeserts with the Pharmacy Gladiator -- and #Pharmacy Owners Dr. Jay Phipps, PharmD, MBA, FACA, FACVP and Dr. Robert Bullington PharmD. If you’re interested in understanding the current state of pharmacy deserts, how it affects communities, and what can be done to address these challenges, this episode is a must-listen. Jay and Rob provide a wealth of knowledge and real-world examples that shed light on the broader implications of pharmacy closures. Next on TWIRx, we welcome 'Master-Jedi' of Publishing and content development for our healthcare industry, the CEO of Becker's Healthcare, with the # 1 podcast in all U.S. Business News -- Scott Becker! This interview is a must-listen for anyone interested in understanding the broader context of healthcare media and its influence on the pharmacy industry. Scott’s insights provide valuable perspectives on how media shapes healthcare policy and business practices, offering a unique view into the evolving landscape of healthcare. Thank you Patti Mara and Hugh Chancy for being on the pods this week about 'Pharmacy Success' and leveling up your business. We're excited to have Tamara Ruggles deliver another terrific episode on geriatric pharmacy care and thank you to Perfecting Peds leaders and hosts of the Pediatric Pharmacist Review talking about #Dysphagia. Shout-out to Kunal Vyas and the RxMile Team helping to power up community pharmacy with episode two of the 'Last Mile with RxMile'. Thank you to Real Value Rx for sponsoring today's 'This Week in Pharmacy' we'll be working with Tom Napolitano & Stephanie Zimmerman at the #NCPA2024 in Columbus. Thank you to our supporting sponsors Sykes & Company, P.A. --your team are the G.O.A.Ts of pharmacy accounting and we're excited to have you on the Pharmacy Podcast Network! Link to our Podbean, listen and share: https://lnkd.in/euie7JYH