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Over the Counter
Over the Counter is a weekly podcast from Drug Topics, featuring insights from industry experts on the latest news, trends, and innovations in pharmacy. Episodes are released every Thursday afternoon and can be found at www.drugtopics.com/podcasts.
Episodes
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Pharmacies Face Persistent MFP Cash Crunch Amid PBM, 340B Shifts
Allison Schneider, MPH, joins Over the Counter to discuss how new Medicare drug price negotiations have impacted pharmacies in 2026, including how developments…
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Pharmacist Roles, Risks in Guiding AI-Enabled Medical Device Use
Rita King, CEO and senior regulatory strategist with MethodSense, joins Over the Counter to discuss the emergence of artificial intelligence in medical device…
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American Pharmacists Month: Celebrating the Pharmacist’s Community Role
Melissa McGivney, PharmD, FAPhA, FCCP, joins Over the Counter to celebrate American Pharmacists Month through exploring her organization's role in honoring…
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Integrated Care and the Keys to Successful GLP-1 Therapy
Brian Smith, PharmD, joins Over the Counter to explore current GLP-1 developments in the marketplace and how this therapy class is revolutionizing the way…
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Why Rural Pharmacies Are Essential Infrastructure in US Health Care
Jennifer Hammons, PharmD, DrPH, joins Over the Counter to discuss her experience as a pharmacist in Appalachia and why rural pharmacies across the country…
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The Legislation Setting the Stage for Pharmacy’s Next Leap
Chad Worz, PharmD, BCGP, FASCP, joins Over the Counter to discuss the current status of the Main Street Pharmacy Access Act and what its signing could mean for…
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Technology, Trust Are Reshaping the Future of Pharmacy Together
Vanessa Slowey joins Over the Counter to explore the growing emergence of AI, automation, and pharmacy technology, providing a nuanced discussion surrounding…
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The Pharmacist’s Role Amid Measles Surge, Vaccine Policy Change
Thomas Lew, MD, ABIM, Molly O’Shea, MD, FAAP, and Jesse Goodman, MD, MPH, join Over the Counter to discuss ongoing developments regarding change in federal…
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Why Advocacy Is Essential for Independent Pharmacy Survival
Kenzie Hohman, PharmD, and Scott Stoll join Over the Counter to discuss the power of pharmacy advocacy in driving the profession forward and ensuring business…
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Pharmacists as the Center of Prescribing in US Health Care
Duane Jones, BS Pharm, and Jennifer Griffin, PharmD, from Harps Food Stores, join Over the Counter to discuss the pharmacist's prescribing authority…
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The Shift to Cloud-Based Pharmacy Systems Modernizes Patient Care
Rick Couldry, MS/HSPA, joins Over the Counter to discuss the industry's push to cloud-based pharmacy software and how this digital transformation is…
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Understanding the Restructure of US Pharmacy Benefits Amid Reform, Regulatory Action
Rae McMahan joins Over the Counter to discuss recent regulatory action involving CVS Caremark and the Federal Trade Commission, exploring what the collection…
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How Nonopioid Pain Protocols Reduce Addiction, Improve Outcomes
Duane Jones, BS Pharm, joins Over the Counter to discuss the growing evidence of nonopioid therapies for pain management as well as the improved outcomes…
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Why Prescription Language is the Next Frontier of Patient Safety
Sharon Blank, CEO of Language Scientific and RxTran, joins Over the Counter to discuss the potential dangers of language barriers in medication adherence and…
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Rethinking Opioid Stewardship With Pharmacists on the Frontline
Richard Dion, PharmD, joins Over the Counter to discuss the emerging prominence of opioid stewardship in health systems' pain management programs and how the…
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How the Medicare Bridge Program Can Reshape Pharmacy, GLP-1 Access
Jay Bregman, founder and CEO of Andel, joins Over the Counter to discuss the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge Program and what pharmacists and their patients can expect…
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Why LTC Pharmacy is Health Care’s Most Overlooked, Undervalued Sector
Esmé Grewal, JD, joins Over the Counter to discuss the often overlooked support LTC pharmacies provide for aging and other vulnerable patient populations.
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Tech-Driven Home Pharmacy Model Tackles Rural Health Crises
Lisa Lavin, CEO of Ōmcare, joins Over the Counter to discuss her organization's role in the Rural Health Innovation Initiative and how the Home Health Hub is…
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Functional Medicine Pharmacists Address Gut Health Beyond Traditional Dispensing
Tarah Davis, PharmD, AFMC, joins Over the Counter to discuss her experience as a functional medicine pharmacist and how she addresses gut health to help…
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PBM Audits Demand Pharmacy Awareness, Compliance, and Proactive Defense
Harini Bupathi, Esq, joins Over the Counter to discuss PBM audits and how pharmacies can avoid the potential pitfalls often associated with them.
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NCPDP Standards Advance Pharmacy Interoperability, AI, and Drug Access
Julia Vu, PharmD, joins Over the Counter to discuss the NCPDP's role in advancing the pharmacy profession through its standards as well as staying up to date…
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Why Pharmacists Play an Integral Role in Team-Based Diabetes Care
Sandra Leal, PharmD, MPH, joins Over the Counter to discuss the pharmacist's role in team-based diabetes care and how an evolving health care landscape allows…
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The Pharmacist’s Role in Bridging Menopause Care Gaps
Lisa Miller, PharmD, MSCP, joins Over the Counter to discuss fragmentation in menopause care and how pharmacists are increasingly making themselves known in…
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Independent Pharmacy’s Adaptability Through Reform, Closures, and Technology
Tom DePietro, PharmD, returns to Over the Counter to discuss his experience as an independent pharmacy owner amid constant industry-shaking events occurring…
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Pharmacists Are Essential in Advancing Modern Approaches to Diabetes Care
Susan Cornell, PharmD, CDCES, FAPhA, FADCES, and Staci-Marie Norman, PharmD, CDCES, FAPhA, join Over the Counter to discuss the modern push toward diabetes…
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The Pharmacy Rewards Program Improving Outcomes Through Key Partnerships
Kevin Day, PharmD, joins Over the Counter to discuss his organization, CPESN Ohio, and its new partnership with Humana Healthy Horizons, garnering a new era of…
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World Immunization Week: Pharmacists Expanding Role in Community Vaccination Efforts
In celebration of World Immunization Week, Nathan Ott, PharmD, joins Over the Counter to discuss the evolution of the pharmacist's role in boosting community…
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Pharmacy Accreditation Requires Ongoing Diligence for Network Access
Mitch Lamb, PharmD, joins Over the Counter to discuss pharmacy accreditation hurdles and why staying consistently proactive can mean the world for a pharmacy's…
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What Pharmacies Need to Know About FDA Shift to 12-Digit NDCs
Cencora representatives Matt Sample and Neal Cooper join Over the Counter to discuss the FDA's 7-year push to move national drug codes from 10 to 12 universal…
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What the Walgreens ‘Hybrid Pharmacist’ Role is Doing for Workforces Challenges
Walgreens Chief Pharmacy Officer Rick Gates joins Over the Counter to discuss his organization's newly introduced hybrid pharmacist role and how it is creating…
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How Weight-Loss Drugs Could Reshape the Landscape of Addiction Treatment
Sylvie Stacy, MD, MPH, joins Over the Counter to discuss the emerging evidence regarding GLP-1s for various types of substance use disorders and the potential…
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Unpacking the FDA’s Sweeping Proposal to Move All Drugs to OTC
Mark Garofoli, PharmD, BCGP, CPE, CTTS, joins Over the Counter to discuss recent comments from FDA Commissioner Marty Makary, MD, MPH, and what they could mean…
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Diabetes Alert Day: The Pharmacist’s Powerful Role in Diabetes Care
William A. Bryson, PharmD, joins Over the Counter for a bonus rendition celebrating Diabetes Alert Day on March 24.
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A Pharmacist’s Look Into the Rise, Challenges of GLP-1 Compounding
Annie Lambert, PharmD, BCSCP, joins Over the Counter to discuss the safety and scrutiny of compounded GLP-1s and the pharmacist's role in helping patients…
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How Pharmacies Can Get Ahead of Persistent Drug Shortage Challenges
Lani Bertrand, senior director of clinical marketing & thought leadership at Omnicell, joins Over the Counter to discuss the constant challenges pharmacies are…
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DSCSA Compliance Updates for Independent Pharmacies in 2026
Matt Sample, senior vice president of manufacturer, quality, and replenishment operations at Cencora, joins Over the Counter to discuss key updates under the…
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Pharmacies Bridge the Diagnostic Dead Zone Through Health Monitoring, Diagnostic Testing
Tim Drapeau, CEO of CLIAwaived Inc, joined Over the Counter to discuss the Test Yourself @ Home tool and how it is bridging care gaps between patients…
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Administrative Shifts in Vaccine Guidance and What Pharmacists Need to Know
Jeff Goad, PharmD, MPH, joined Over the Counter to discuss ongoing developments regarding COVID-19 vaccines and the future of mRNA technology.
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The Evolution of DTP Pharmacy Models and the Future of Digital Health
Timothy Aungst, PharmD; Ravi Patel, PharmD, MBA, MS; and Smit Patel, PharmD; joined Over the Counter to discuss direct-to-patient pharmacy models and how…
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What the Newest Landmark PBM Reform Means for the Pharmacy Industry
Jesse Dresser, Esq, joined Over the Counter to provide necessary insights into recently signed PBM reform set to revolutionize the distribution of pharmacy…
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Pharmacists Guide Patients as Prescription Drugs Move Over the Counter
Alyssa Billingsley, PharmD, joined Over the Counter to discuss the FDA's prescription to OTC transition process and what recent switches mean for independent…
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IRA Drug Price Negotiations Threatening Pharmacies’ Financial Sustainability
Chad Worz, PharmD, BCGP, FASCP, and James Lewis, from the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists (ASCP), joined Over the Counter to discuss the Inflation…
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National Pharmacist Day: Pharmacist Provider Status Reliant on Health Care Champions
Meagan Brown, PharmD, BCACP, joined Over the Counter to celebrate National Pharmacist Day and discuss the various avenues for expanding pharmacists' scope.
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How PBMs, Pharmacists Can Team Up to Improve Women's Health
Susan Thomas, RN, joined Over the Counter to discuss women's health, the pharmacist's role, and her organization's newly launched program designed to benefit…
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Pharmacists Must Effectively Balance Risks, Benefits of Social Media Use
Jennifer Flynn, CPHRM, joined Over the Counter to discuss pharmacists' potential risks and benefits when using social media for professional or personal…
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Pharmacists Can Reduce HIV Stigma, Increase Access to Care
Kenric B. Ware, PharmD, MBA, AAHIVP, joined Over the Counter to discuss stigmas surrounding HIV care and prevention as well as the pharmacist's role in…
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Most Favored Nation: Global Benchmarking to Reimagine US Drug Distribution
Ron Lanton III, Esq, joined Over the Counter to discuss the Most Favored Nation drug pricing policy and what exactly it may mean for stakeholders heading into…
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The Pharmacist’s Expertise in Managing Pneumococcal Diseases, Vaccines
Megan Smith, PharmD, joined Over the Counter to discuss continuously updated pneumococcal vaccines and the pharmacist's role among the greater health care…
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How TrumpRx Is Bringing Unprecedented Change to the Drug Supply Chain
John C. Goodman, PhD, joined Over the Counter to discuss TrumpRx and this presidential administration's plans for lowering drug prices in the years to come.
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Why PSOs Are Paramount in Ensuring Safe Medications, Clinical Services
Catie Stimmel, PharmD, joined Over the Counter to discuss the importance of patient safety organizations for the greater health care continuum.
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How the Government Shutdown Impacted Pharmacy Industry Operations
Rick Sage, executive vice president of innovation and standards at NCPDP, joined Over the Counter to discuss the lasting impacts of the government shutdown on…
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Independent Pharmacies’ Current Hope for State, Federal PBM Reform
Dae Lee, PharmD, Esq, CPBS, and Lucas Morgan, Esq, joined Over the Counter to discuss both state and federal PBM reform heading into the new year.
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Pharmacists’ Expanding Roles in Diabetes, Community Health Care
Clipper F. Young, PharmD, MPH, CDCES, BC-ADM, BCGP, joined Over the Counter to discuss pharmacists' roles in improving diabetes outcomes as well as reaching…
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American Pharmacists Month: The Total Value in Pharmacies Expanding Clinical Offerings
Alyssa Mack, PharmD, joined Over the Counter during American Pharmacists Month to discuss how her pharmacy practice has put a focus on increasing clinical…
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American Pharmacists Month: How Community Pharmacy Innovation Relies on Expansion, Collaboration
Steve Moore, PharmD, joined Over the Counter during American Pharmacists Month to discuss community pharmacy innovations, collaborations, and partnerships…
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American Pharmacists Month: Pharmacy Education Adapting to Evolving Pharmacist Profession
Brad Phillips, PharmD, BCACP, joined Over the Counter during American Pharmacists Month to discuss the evolution of pharmacy education amid a rapidly growing…
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American Pharmacists Month: Technology Enables Better Patient Care, Pharmacy Growth
Nicole Pezzino, PharmD, BCACP, BC-ADM, CDCES, joined Over the Counter during American Pharmacists Month to discuss the increased use of technology in pharmacy…
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The Pharmacist’s Ability to Overcome Barriers, Expand Contraceptive Services
Lissette Logan, PharmD, and Danielle Weaver, RPh, joined Over the Counter to discuss OvaryIt's PRISM platform and how it's helping pharmacists in rural…
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The Emerging Technology, Data Introducing Accountability in the PBM Industry
Bill Wolfe, COO of WriteWise, joined Over the Counter to discuss the current turning point in the PBM industry and how his company is leveraging technology to…
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The Patient, Provider Challenges Associated With Managing GLP-1 Prescriptions
Rae McMahan joined Over the Counter to discuss her role at Prescryptive Health and the ways her organization is helping patients and providers navigate GLP-1…