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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.
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Over the CounterRPhCast, Episode Four: Finding Satisfaction In A Pharmacy Career
Kevin is joined by Dr. Thea Blystone, PharmD for a talk about finding fulfillment and satisfaction in the pharmacy world, plus how to find balance between…
Over the CounterReaching The APEX: American Pharmacies Annual Meeting Showcases the Importance of Community
Chuck Waters, vice president of marketing, communications, and data strategy at American Pharmacies, shared why collaboration is so important for the company’s…
Over the CounterCPhT CONNECT: Episode 1
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…
Over the CounterRPhCast, Episode Three: Avoiding Burnout And Still Achieving Your Goals
On the latest episode of RPhCast, hosts Shawn and Tammy talk about burnout, being a "recovering overachiever" and more.
Over the CounterWrapping Up At McKesson ideaShare 2023
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!
Over the CounterWhat We Saw at McKesson ideaShare Days 1 and 2
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…
Over the CounterHow To Maintain A Rural Pharmacy
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…
Over the CounterThe State Of Independent Pharmacy Featuring Austin and Grant Brown
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…
Over the CounterRPhCast, Episode Two: The A1C Possibility
In a new episode of RPhCast, Kevin Walker and Dr. Kristin Tallent discuss how A1C testing can lead to surprising profitability for pharmacies.
Over the CounterRPHCast, Episode One: Statins, Blood Pressure, and Curves Galore
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…
Over the Counter34: Mental Health and CBD: What's the Latest Info
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…
Over the Counter33: What CBD Brings to the Table for Dermatologic Concerns
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…
Over the Counter32: Addressing and Preventing Fraud in the Pharmacy
Drug Topics ® chats with George Euson, Director of Compliance at Associated Pharmacies Incorporated, a subsidiary of American Associated Pharmacies about the…
Over the Counter31: Here's What You Missed At #ThoughtSpot2022: Day 2
Enjoy this special episode, recorded live in sunny Orlando, Florida, recapping day 2 of the AmerisourceBergen and Good Neighbor Pharmacy ThoughtSpot trade show…
Over the Counter30: Here's What You Missed At #ThoughtSpot2022: Day 1
Enjoy this special episode, recorded live in sunny Orlando, Florida, recapping day 1 of the AmerisourceBergen and Good Neighbor Pharmacy ThoughtSpot trade show…
Over the Counter29: Looking to the Future of Independent Pharmacy
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…
Over the Counter28: Front-line Leaders: Gateway Pharmacy
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…
Over the Counter27: Front-line Leaders: Roden-Smith Pharmacy
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…
Over the Counter26: Front-line Leaders: Bushard's Pharmacy and Apothecary
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…
Over the Counter25: Easing The Burden of Burnout With Technology
Lani Bertrand, RPh, senior director of clinical consulting at Omnicell, joins Drug Topics® to share how technology can ease some of the burdens that…
Over the Counter24: Pharmacy Financing With First Financial Bank
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…
Over the Counter23: ThoughtSpot 2021 Series: Global Independent Pharmacy Trends
Jenni Zilka, President of Good Neighbor Pharmacy, is in conversation with Brian Nightengale, President of Community and Specialty Pharmacy and Long-Term Care…
Over the Counter22: ThoughtSpot 2021 Series: Good Neighbor Pharmacy Customers Across the US Reflect and Look Forward
Good Neighbor Pharmacy customers from rural, suburban, and city areas reflect on the past year and discuss the future of independent pharmacy.

Over the Counter20: What You Don't Know Can Cost You: Simple Ways to Make Data-Driven Decisions in Your Pharmacy
Learn simple tools and tips to optimize profitability and streamline operations using objective data straight from your pharmacy. What’s the real cost of…
Over the Counter19: Taking the Stress out of 340B Program Audits
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…
Over the Counter18: A Look at the Policy Changes Affecting Independent Pharmacies
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…
Over the Counter17: The Essential Guide to Wholesaler Purchase Agreements
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…


Over the Counter14: McKesson Series: The Right Drug at the Right Pharmacy at the Right Time
Brad Dayton, RPh, senior account executive at Supplylogix, talks inventory management solutions in the pharmacy space.
Over the Counter13: ThoughtSpot 2020 Series: Closing the Healthcare Gap
Our final episode in our ThoughtSpot 2020 podcast series features NPhA president Dr. Ryan Marable and immediate past president Dr. Lakesha Butler, who share…

Over the Counter11: ThoughtSpot 2020 Series: 2021 Opportunities and Headwinds Facing Pharmacy
Guest host Brian Nightengale, president of Good Neighbor Pharmacy is joined by Rich Tremonte and Doug Hoey to discuss the biggest opportunities and headwinds…
Over the Counter10: ThoughtSpot 2020 Series: Supporting Marginalized Communities During Natural Disasters
As part of our partnership with Good Neighbor Pharmacy and AmerisourceBergen, we’re welcoming guest host Susan Lorenz-Fisher, vice president of corporate…
Over the Counter9: The "Disruptors" and the Role of Innovation in Drug Pricing
The Trump administration’s most recent executive order tackles drug pricing in the United States and replaces an order that was supposed to be implemented on…






Over the Counter2: Pharmacist Burnout and COVID-19
In this episode of Over the Counter, 3 experts on professional burnout explain the factors that contribute to burnout, how the pandemic has exposed and…
Over the Counter1: Long Term Care Amid COVID-19
How can we care for our elderly during a pandemic? Pharmacists practicing in long term care settings discuss the changes and response from their facilities…