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Pharmacy Focus
The Pharmacy Times® Pharmacy Focus podcast provides the latest industry news and information, thought-leader insights, clinical updates, patient counseling tools, and innovative solutions for the everyday practice and business of pharmacy. Winner of the 2021 Digital Health Media/Publications Audio Merit Award.
Episodes
Pharmacy FocusS2 Ep39: Pharmacy Focus: Oncology Edition- Exploring Pelareorep: A Novel Immunotherapy for Advanced Breast Cancer
Expert discussed the potential of pelareorep, a novel immunotherapeutic agent, in treating advanced or metastatic breast cancer, particularly in HR-positive…
Pharmacy FocusS2 Ep38: Pharmacy Focus: Oncology Edition- Advancing Brain Cancer Research and Treatment
Thomas Chen, MD, PhD discussed his innovative approach to brain cancer treatment through NeOnc, Inc.
Pharmacy FocusS2 Ep37: Public Health Matters: The Difference Between Misinformation and Disinformation, and How Information Can Inform Evidence-Based Decisions
In this episode, host Dr. Christina Madison interviews Jessica Steier, DrPH, PMP, CEO of Vital Statistics Consulting, and the founder and CEO of Unbiased…
Pharmacy FocusS2 Ep36: Pharmacy Focus- Oncology Edition: Delayed Breast Cancer Screenings
Expert shares reasons why many women are behind on their annual breast cancer screenings, along with the latest cutting edge treatment in the breast cancer…
Pharmacy FocusS2 Ep35: Pharmacy Focus: Alzheimer Drug Pipeline Expands, Promising Therapies in Development
The Alzheimer disease treatment landscape is rapidly changing, with several new FDA-approved antibody therapies that target amyloid plaque and aim to slow…
Pharmacy FocusS2 Ep34: Public Health Matters: Healthcare Advocate Summit Emphasizes Advocates Have a Voice in Creating Solutions
In this episode, host Dr. Christina Madison interviews the co-CEOs of Healthcare Advocate Summit Melissa Paige, BPHM, CPhT, MTM, president of National…
Pharmacy FocusS2 Ep33: Pharmacy Focus: Address Vaccine Hesitancy Through Outreach, Collaboration
Olivia Kinney, PharmD, a national pharmacy practice manager at Kroger, emphasized the importance of pharmacists addressing the growing issue of vaccine…
Pharmacy FocusS2 Ep32: Public Health Matters: Representation, Advocacy, and Mentorship Across Race and Gender
In this episode, host Dr. Christina Madison interviews Dr. Frank North, president of the National Pharmaceutical Association and assistant professor at the…
Pharmacy FocusS2 Ep31: Pharmacy Focus - Oncology Edition: The Link Between Gut Health and Colon Cancer, Exploring the Wellness Innovation Network
Jennifer Dunphy, DrPH, MBA, MPH and Nelly Awkar-Lazo, MD, discuss the rise in young-onset cancer, the gut-colon cancer link, and the importance of healthy…
Pharmacy FocusS2 Ep30: Public Health Matters: Walmart is Elevating Specialty Pharmacy Services and Enriching HIV Care
In this episode, host Dr. Christina Madison interviews Aleata Postell, group director of pharmacy business development, Walmart, to discuss the significance of…
Pharmacy FocusS2 Ep29: Pharmacy Focus: What to Know About Medication and Summer Travel
Jeffrey Goad, PharmD, MPH, professor and associate dean of Academic Affairs at Chapman University School of Pharmacy, shares crucial advice for summer…
Pharmacy FocusS2 Ep26: Public Health Matters: Generative AI and the Future of Pharmacy
In this episode, host Dr. Christina Madison interviews Dr. Bolu Oladini, PharmD, author, global medical affairs, generative AI medical content lead, Pfizer, to…
Pharmacy FocusS2 Ep28: Pharmacy Focus: Oncology Edition- Benefits of Subcutaneous Amivantamab for Lung Cancer Treatment
This month, we spoke with Natasha B. Leighl, BSc, MMSc, MD, Medical Oncologist at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre in Toronto, Canada. Leighl discussed the…
Pharmacy FocusS2 Ep27: Pharmacy Focus: World Psychedelics Day
On this episode of Pharmacy Focus, experts discuss World Psychedelics Day, which is June 20. Experts will also discuss goals of World Psychedelics Day in…
Pharmacy FocusS2 Ep25: Pharmacy Focus: The Role of Pharmacists in Promoting Mental Health Care
This episode of Pharmacy Focus discusses the important role pharmacists can play in promoting mental health care for patients. Molly McGraw, PharmD, BCPS…
Pharmacy FocusS2 Ep24: Public Health Matters: Suicide Prevention and Reducing Mental Health Stigma
In this special Mental Health Awareness and Suicide Prevention month episode, host Dr. Christina Madison interviews Emma White, the founder and president of…
Pharmacy FocusS2 Ep23: Pharmacy Focus: Oncology Edition- Pharmacists Pivotal Role in Driving Clinical Trial Research
Pharmacists from Mayo Clinic recap some of the latest treatment opportunities to advance patient care in the oncology space.
Pharmacy FocusS2 Ep21: Public Health Matters: Getting Involved With State Pharmacy Associations, Advocating for Pharmacists, Promoting Professional Development
In this episode, host Dr. Christina Madison interviews Kate Gainer, PharmD, CEO of the Iowa Pharmacy Association (IPA) to discuss the significance of state…
Pharmacy FocusS2 Ep22: Pharmacy Focus: Community Pharmacy's Role in Social Determinants of Health
On this episode, Amie Stephens, PharmD, director of adherence improvement and client services at Rite Aid, Emilee Kennelly, PharmD, manager of adherence…
Pharmacy FocusS2 Ep20: Pharmacy Focus - Pharmacist-Led Initiatives on C diff Rates
On this month's episode Laura Gillespie, PharmD, regional antimicrobial stewardship pharmacist in the Mishawaka and Plymouth Medical Centers at the Saint…
Pharmacy FocusS2 Ep18: Public Health Matters: Entrepreneurship, MedsPLUS Consulting, and Reaching Marginalized Communities
In this episode, host Dr. Christina Madison interviews Pauline K. Long, PharmD, DCES, pharmacist and co-owner of MedsPLUS Consulting in Birmingham, Alabama…
Pharmacy FocusS2 Ep19: Pharmacy Focus: Policy Edition - Discussing the DRUG Act and PBM Reform
This episode of Pharmacy Focus: Policy Edition focuses on the DRUG Act and PBM reform efforts with Greg Baker, RPh, CEO of AffirmedRx. The DRUG Act aims to…
Pharmacy FocusS2 Ep16: Pharmacy Focus: OTC Contraception and Reproductive Health
This episode of Pharmacy Focus features an interview with Cristin Hackel, MSN, medical director at Nurx Women's Health by Thirty Madison, about OTC…
Pharmacy FocusS2 Ep15: Pharmacy Focus: Policy Edition - Overview of California's Stop Dangerous Pharmacies Act
Ron Lanton, esq, partner at Lanton Law, discusses California's Stop Dangerous Pharmacies Act (AB 1286), which was signed into law in late 2023. He provides an…
Pharmacy FocusS2 Ep17: Pharmacy Focus: Oncology Edition- Integrating Oncology Pharmacists into Multidisciplinary Care Teams for Improved Patient Outcomes
The podcast discusses how City of Hope Chicago fully integrates oncology pharmacists into care teams by positioning them in clinics, improving communication…
Pharmacy FocusS2 Ep14: Public Health Matters: Seacrest Studios’ Impact on Children’s Hospitals and Healing Through Broadcasting
In this special episode of Public Health Matters, host Dr. Christina Madison interviews Mamie Shepherd, a program manager and advocate with the Ryan Seacrest…
Pharmacy FocusS2 Ep13: Pharmacy Focus: Limited Series - Celebrity Endorsements in Public Health
This episode highlights using celebrities and local advocates to promote public health initiatives and raise awareness of health topics. Experts shared…
Pharmacy FocusS2 Ep13: Pharmacy Focus: Limited Series: Celebrity Endorsements in Ozempic
Editor’s Note: This was recorded prior to Wegovy being approved for cardiovascular disease. View the story here. This podcast episode discussed the impact of…
Pharmacy FocusS2 Ep12: Pharmacy Focus: Limited Series - Celebrity Endorsements in Vaccine Hesitancy
On this episode, experts discuss the role of celebrity endorsements and trusted local figures in addressing vaccine hesitancy. Experts commented on studies…
Pharmacy FocusS2 Ep11: Pharmacy Focus: Limited Series - Celebrity Endorsements in Pharmaceuticals
The podcast discussed the impact and effectiveness of celebrity endorsements in the pharmaceutical industry. It covered how health care professionals are…
Pharmacy FocusS2 Ep9: Public Health Matters: The Significance of Language, Cultural Competency in Health Care
In this special episode of Public Health Matters, Dr. Christina Madison and special guest, Dr. Jose Cucalon Calderon emphasize the steps that need to be made…
Pharmacy FocusS2 Ep10: Pharmacy Focus: Oncology Edition- Latest Updates in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Treatment
This podcast episode provided an oncology news roundup focusing on 4 updates related to non-small cell lung cancer treatment. It discussed the role of…
Pharmacy FocusS2 Ep8: Pharmacy Focus: Food as Medicine
This podcast episode discusses addressing social determinants of health through pharmacy practice with guest speaker, Amanda Ryan from the Pharmacy Quality…
Pharmacy FocusS2 Ep7: Pharmacy Focus: Policy Editions - February 2024 Rx Roundup
In this episode, we discuss 3 new pharmacy policies and initiatives across the United States as part of a new "RX rundown" format. First, California enacted…
Pharmacy FocusS2 Ep6: Public Health Matters: The Pharmacist's Role in the HIV Space, Removing Barriers, Racial Disparities
In this special episode of Public Health Matters for National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, Dr. Christina Madison and special guest Alsean Bryant discuss…
Pharmacy FocusS2 Ep5: Recap: Advancements in Hematology and Breast Cancer from ASH and SABCS 2023
On this month's episode, Pharmacy Times provides a recap of the latest advancements in hematology and breast cancer, shared at the 2023 American Society of…
Pharmacy FocusS2 Ep4: Public Health Matters: A Look at Wearable Technology, AI-Assisted Innovations
In this special edition of Public Health Matters, your host, Dr. Christina Madison, takes you on an exciting journey through the wonders of the Consumer…
Pharmacy FocusS2 Ep3: Pharmacy Focus: Policy Edition - PBM Audits
On this episode, Dae Lee, Pharm.D., Esq., CPBS , and Harini Bupathi, Esq, attorneys at Frier Levitt, engage in a thought-provoking conversation on the evolving…
Pharmacy FocusS2 Ep2: Pharmacy Focus: The Development of "HARMACY," an Upcoming Documentary
Anaïs Webster Mennuti, PharmD and Kristin Speer, PharmD, BCPS, discuss their new documentary that highlights the understaffed and overwhelmed reality of retail…
Pharmacy FocusS2 Ep1: Pharmacy Focus: A Glimpse into Independent Prescribing
In this episode of Pharmacy Focus, Deeb Eid, PharmD, RPh, founder and host of the RxPOSED podcast, discusses a comprehensive overview of independent…
Pharmacy FocusS1 Ep248: Independent Rx Forum: Legal Frontiers and Updates From NCPA
Host Jack Mozloom, vice president of Public Affairs and Marketing at the National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA), speaks with Matthew Seiler, RN…
Pharmacy FocusS1 Ep247: Public Health Matters: A Pharmacist's Journey in Global Public Health
Host Dr. Christina Madison welcomes a special guest, Nabila Ismail, PharmD, a social media influencer, digital marketer, and passionate traveler. Together…
Pharmacy FocusS1 Ep246: Pharmacy Focus: Conversations On Reproductive Health - Episode 2
In this episode, we spoke with Dr. Christina Madison, founder and CEO of The Public Health Pharmacist, about why abortion access and reproductive care are…
Pharmacy FocusS1 Ep245: Independent Rx Forum: NCPA Priorities, Legislative Updates for Independent Pharmacies
In this episode of the Independent Rx Forum, host Jack Mozoloom, vice president of Public Affairs & Marketing at the National Community Pharmacists Association…
Pharmacy FocusS1 Ep241: Pharmacy Focus: Conversations On Reproductive Health
Reproductive health has been a major topic in the US over the last few years, particularly since the Supreme Court removed the Constitutional right to abortion…
Pharmacy FocusS1 Ep242: Pharmacy Focus: Policy Edition - Navigating the Reimbursement Maze
In this episode of Pharmacy Focus: Policy Edition, we delve into the intricate world of pharmacy reimbursements, DIR fees, and PBM-related challenges with…
Pharmacy FocusS1 Ep244: Pharmacy Focus: Psychedelic Pharmacy- Investigating Psilocybin-Assisted Therapy
This month, we spoke with Jordan Sloshower, MD, MSc, about an upcoming course titled Critical Perspectives on Knowledge Production in Psychedelic Science at…
Pharmacy FocusS1 Ep243: Public Health Matters - The Prescription Shoppe With Jade Ranger
Dr. Christina Madison, engages in a discussion with Dr. Jade Ranger, from the Prescription Shoppe. They talk about their various experiences and journeys…
Pharmacy FocusS1 Ep240: AMCP Nexus 2023 - Recap on Biosimilar Updates
On this month's episode, Pharmacy Times covers the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy Nexus 2023 conference, highlighting the updates on biosimilars. Interviews…
Pharmacy FocusS1 Ep239: Independent Rx Forum - NCPA Conference: Legal Update on PBM Litigation
Jack Mozloom, vice president of Public Affairs at the National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA), speaks with Matt Seiler, general counsel at NCPA…
Pharmacy FocusS1 Ep239: Pharmacy Focus: Public Health Matters- The Importance of Nonjudgmental Resources Regarding Sexual Health
Christina Madison, PharmD, FCCP, AAHIVP, sat down with Amy Marie Merrell, to discuss current issues within sexual health.
Pharmacy FocusS1 Ep238: Pharmacy Focus: Oncology Edition- A Practical, Real-World Understanding of the Enhancing Oncology Model
Bobby Green, MD, President and Chief Medical Officer at Thyme Care, Nashville, Tennessee, walks pharmacists through one of the most impactful payment models in…
Pharmacy FocusS1 Ep237: Independent Rx Forum - NCPA Conference: Seasonal Immunizations
In this episode of the Independent Rx Forum, John Beckner, RPh, of the National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA), speaks with Ed Cohen, PharmD, FAPhA…
Pharmacy FocusS1 Ep236: Pharmacy Focus: Student Edition - Accelerating Success: Western University of Health Sciences' 3.5-Year Program
In this episode, we explore an innovative approach to pharmacy education with Sunil Prabhu, BPharm, PhD, dean and professor at the College of Pharmacy at the…
Pharmacy FocusS1 Ep232: Public Health Matters - Advancing Health Equity
In this episode of Public Health Matters, host, Dr. Christina Madison, engages in a profound discussion with Dr. Noha Abolelata, from the Roots Community…
Pharmacy FocusS1 Ep232: Pharmacy Focus: Policy Edition - Navigating Provider Status: Challenges, Implications, and Advocacy in Pharmacy
In this episode of Pharmacy Focus: Policy Edition, we delve into the intricacies of provider status for pharmacists, including challenges that have hindered…
Pharmacy FocusS1 Ep235: Pharmacy Focus: Turning the Tide On Obesity - Episode 3
In this final episode, we spoke with Claudia Fox, MD, MPH, FAAP, an associate professor of pediatrics at the University of Minnesota Medical School in…
Pharmacy FocusS1 Ep234: Independent Rx Forum - Charting the Course of Community Pharmacies
In this episode of the Independent Rx Forum, Doug Hoey, CEO of the National Community Pharmacists Association, engages in a compelling conversation with Lynne…
Pharmacy FocusS1 Ep234: AAPT Hosts Fall Seminar for Pharmacy Technicians
In this episode of Pharmacy Focus, we turn the spotlight on the American Association of Pharmacy Technicians (AAPT) and their highly anticipated Fall Seminar…
Pharmacy FocusS1 Ep231: Public Health Matters - A Conversation for Sexual Health Awareness Month
In this illuminating episode of Public Health Matters, host Dr. Christina Madison engages in a candid discussion with Amy-Marie Merrell to commemorate Sexual…