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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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How Pharmacy Standards Drive Efficiency, Safety, and Savings
Pooja Babbrah, executive vice president of strategy and industry alignment at NCPDP, discusses how her organizations' standards are making a meaningful…
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Fraud Prevention, DSCSA Compliance Strategies Vital for Community Pharmacies
Chris Bell, JD, vice president of business operations at API Warehouse, discusses DSCSA compliance and fraudulent threats to community pharmacy practices.
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The Complex Issues, Opportunities for Pharmacists in Addressing Medication Adherence
Andrew Maiorini, PharmD, FAHM, joined Over the Counter to discuss the importance of education and patient engagement when it comes to the pharmacist's role in…
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Proactive, Data-Driven Approach Necessary to Improve Pharmacy Purchasing
Calvin Hunsicker, founder & chief product officer at SureCost, discusses ongoing pharmacy procurement challenges in 2025 and how his company is helping…
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What New ICU Guidelines Mean for the Pharmacist Profession
Andrea Sikora, PharmD, MSCR, FCCM, FCCP, BCCCP, joined Over the Counter to discuss her role in drafting new guidelines that help bolster the authority of…
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How Real Patient Experiences Have Helped Bolster Advocacy for PBM Reform
Bil Schmidtknecht joined Over the Counter to discuss how his son Cole's tragic story led to a change in career paths focused on advocating for patients.
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Independent, Chain Pharmacy Turnover Reflects Retail Business Churn
Joey Mattingly, PharmD, MBA, PhD, joined Over the Counter to discuss how pharmacy turnover rates impact independents, chains, and the patients they serve.
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How Retail Pharmacy is Transforming Immunization Services, Access
Samantha Picking, PharmD, joined Over the Counter to discuss her role as Walgreens' senior director of immunizations during National Immunization Awareness…
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The Evolving Pharmacy Landscape Paving the Way for Non-Traditional Roles
Ashley Kay Pendrick, PharmD, joined Over the Counter to discuss her work with Prosper Rx Consulting and how pharmacists have more opportunities than ever to…
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Community Pharmacy’s Pivotal Role in Boosting Immunization Rates
Hashim Zaibak, PharmD, joined Over the Counter to discuss the overall role of pharmacists in administering vaccines and how community pharmacies in particular…
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Why Pharmacy Deserts Are Detrimental to US Communities
Michael Murphy, PharmD, MBA, joined Over the Counter to discuss the growing concerns surrounding pharmacy deserts that are spanning across thousands of…
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How US Patients Are Using, Spending on Prescription Drugs
Michael Kleinrock, lead research director at IQVIA, joined Over the Counter to discuss the importance of his company's Understanding the Use of Medicines in…
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The Evolving Landscape of Insulin Delivery in Diabetes Management
Diana Isaacs, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP, BC-ADM, CDCES, joined Over the Counter to discuss the importance of insulin delivery and how advancements in this space are…
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The Overarching Implications of PBM Reform on the State Level
Brett Barker, PharmD, joined Over the Counter to discuss Iowa's recent signing of PBM reform and what it might mean for pharmacies and other states looking to…
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The Opportunities, Gaps in Diabetes Care Making Pharmacists Stand Out
Jon Easter, RPh, joined Over the Counter to discuss the main ideas of his presentation from the American Diabetes Association's 85th Scientific Sessions.
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The Ongoing Challenges Causing Need for Reform in Retail Pharmacy
Rick Gates, chief pharmacy officer at Walgreens, joined Over the Counter to discuss the current state of retail pharmacy and the ongoing events that have…
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How the Complexities, Trends in Drug Benefit Design Are Evolving in Real Time
Morgan Lee, PhD, MPH, CPH, and Scott Halperin, PharmD, from the Pharmaceutical Strategies Group, joined Over the Counter to discuss key takeaways in their…
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The Independent Pharmacist Championing Innovative, Patient-Centric Care
Amina Abubakar, PharmD, AAHIVP, joined Over the Counter to discuss her career journey within the pharmacy profession, from her time in big-box retail to owning…
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The Potential Impact Pharmaceutical Tariffs May Have on Pharmacies
Marta Wosinska, PhD, and Joey Mattingly, PharmD, MBA, PhD, joined Over the Counter to discuss the potential impact pharmaceutical tariffs may have on…
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The Pharmacist-Developed Tool Helping Mitigate Drug Shortages
David Swenson, RPh, joined Over the Counter to discuss the new drug shortage technology, CCT Rx Shortage Solutions, his company is helping bring to pharmacies…
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The Common Trends in Hepatitis Vaccine Uptake, Hesitancy
Jeff Goad, PharmD, MPH, joined Over the Counter to discuss hepatitis A and B vaccines and the ways in which pharmacists can play their role in boosting vaccine…
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Why Digital Innovation Will Transform the Future of Smart Pharmacy
Vin Gupta, MD, joined Over the Counter to discuss the future of the pharmacy profession and how digitally innovative solutions can lead to advanced patient…
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Demystifying PBMs, Their Role in the Drug Supply Chain
Antonio Ciaccia joined Over the Counter to discuss pharmacy benefit managers, their role within the pharmaceutical supply chain, and how that role has evolved…
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The Normalization of Lifestyle Drugs on Social Media
Luke Turnock, PhD, joined Over the Counter to discuss the increase of lifestyle enhancement drug use on social media, the internet cultures that are fueling…
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The Current State Of OTC Medication Use for Pain Management
Mark Garofoli, PharmD, MBA, BCGP, CPE, CTTS, joined Over the Counter to discuss common trends, challenges, and the importance of pharmacists in managing OTC…
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How LucyRx is Changing the Traditional PBM Model
David Blair, CEO of independent pharmacy benefit manager LucyRx, joined Over the Counter to discuss his company's innovative reimbursement model and they are…
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The Rise in Direct-to-Consumer Advertising of Prescription Drugs
Jenny Markell, BA, joined Over the Counter to discuss her extensive research into direct-to-consumer advertising of prescription drugs and how it may misinform…
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The Pharmacist’s Role in Counseling Patients on GLP-1 Medications
Diana Isaacs, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP, BC-ADM, CDCES, joined Over the Counter to discuss pharmacists’ role in counseling patients on GLP-1s as well as the common…
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The Evolution of ChatGPT in Pharmacy Practice
Don Roosan, PharmD, PhD, joined Over the Counter to discuss ChatGPT in pharmacy practice, how it is being used right now, and the possibilities of AI's future…
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What is Being Done to Address Pharmacy Deserts in the US?
Jennifer Zilka and Kyle Pudenz, DBA, from Cencora joined Over the Counter to discuss the work their team is doing to identify, define, and address pharmacy…
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What Does the Future of Pain Medicine Look Like?
Chris Robinson, MD, PhD, joined Over the Counter to discuss his contributions to a recent Journal of Pain Research article titled "The Future of Pain Medicine…
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How Barbershops Are Becoming Community Health Care Destinations
Crystal Zhou, PharmD, APh, AHSCP, BCACP, joined Over the Counter to discuss The Cut Hypertension Program, which operates in barbershops across the Bay Area in…
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The Current, Future Roles of AI within the Pharmacy Profession
Scott Nelson, PharmD, MS, FAMIA, ACHIP, joined Over the Counter to discuss the 2025 Pharmacy Forecast and AI’s role in pharmacy practice.
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The Unique Challenges, Growth in the Business of Health-System Pharmacy
Eric Tichy, PharmD, MBA, BCPS, FCCP, FAST, joined Over the Counter to discuss the 2025 Pharmacy Forecast and challenges within the business behind…
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Pharmacists as the Authority on Ultra-High-Cost Drugs
Erin Fox, PharmD, MHA, BCPS, FASHP, joined Over the Counter to discuss the 2025 Pharmacy Forecast and pharmacists' role in managing ultra-high-cost drugs.
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Team-Based Care Crucial in Addressing Workforce Shortages
Jonathan Watanabe, PharmD, MS, PhD, BCGP, joined Over the Counter to discuss the 2025 Pharmacy Forecast and how health-system pharmacists can address gaps…
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ASHP’s Outlook for the Pharmacy Profession in 2025
Joseph DiPiro, PharmD, FCCP, FAAAS, joined Over the Counter to discuss the ASHP 2025 Pharmacy Forecast, an annual report designed to identify and contextualize…
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NCPA’s New Consortium Exemplifies Preparedness in Community Pharmacy
Kurt Proctor, PhD, RPh, joined Over the Counter to discuss the National Community Pharmacists Association's formation of the Independent Community Pharmacy…
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How Pharmacy Matches Perfectly With Nutrition
Sarah Gray, PharmD, GAICD, known as “The Nutrition Pharmacist,” joined Over the Counter to discuss her dual profession within health care.