S1 Ep141: Pharmacy Focus: Move the Needle Monday- COVID-19 Extended as Public Health Emergency
In this month's episode, Ed Cohen and John Beckner from NCPA discuss the HHS's decision to extend the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE), meaning Americans can continue utilizing Medicaid benefits and telehealth services that were expanded under the PHE, updates with the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine, and the future of the monkeypox virus.
36m Aug 08, 2022
36m
S1 Ep140: A Thank You to Our Listeners!
In this week's episode, host Jill Murphy shares a special message for her growing listeners of Pharmacy Focus. Additionally, she talks about all of the new series that have been created since the birth of the podcast. To be a guest on any of our shows or episode suggestions: JMurphy@pharmacytimes.com For Pharmacy Heroes: AAntrim@pharmacytimes.com
3m Aug 05, 2022
3m
S1 Ep139: Pharmacy Focus: Public Health Matters- Self Care is the New Healthcare
This week's episode features Dr. Blair Green Thielemier, PharmD, Founder and CEO of Pharmapreneur Academy, who discusses self care as a pharmacist, the ties of public health with pharmacy, and how pharmacists are playing an even bigger role in the field than their usual responsibilities.
38m Aug 04, 2022
38m
S1 Ep137: Psychedelic Pharmacy: Investigating Ketamine for Chronic Pain Management, Addiction Treatment
This month, we spoke with Tiago Reis Marques, MD, PhD, CEO of Pasithea Therapeutics, about how investigative psychedelic treatments could help treat both chronic pain as well as addiction, and what this could mean for the future of the opioid epidemic. 
17m Jul 29, 2022
17m
S1 Ep138: Pharmacy Focus: On The Shelf - The Importance of a Healthy Skin Barrier Part 1
On this week's episode, Joanna speaks with Allyson Brennan, Founder of Emogene & Co, PharmD, about skincare, the importance of a healthy skin barrier, Vitamin C, and work-life balance. Keep an eye out for part 2 of the conversation between Joanna and Allyson on the next episode of On The Shelf.
52m Jul 26, 2022
52m
S1 Ep135: Pharmacy Focus: Study Break - Finding and Utilizing a Mentor
This month, we spoke with Madeline Clark, a pharmacy student at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, about how she has found mentors and continued to develop those relationships.
15m Jul 26, 2022
15m
S1 Ep136: Combatting the Opioid Epidemic in the Emergency Medicine Space
In this week’s episode, we will be discussing preventative measures health care professionals can take to end the opioid epidemic from an emergency medicine perspective with Jake Deutsch, Emergency Medicine Physician, Mount Sinai Hospital System NYC, and Founder & Clinical Director of Cure Urgent Care. To learn more about Signify Analytics: https://www.signifyanalytics.com/ (https://protect-us...
9m Jul 22, 2022
9m
S1 Ep134: Pharmacy Focus: Public Health Matters- Interdisciplinary Care Models Bridging the Gap for Equity
This week's episode features our previous guest Danny Stephens, MD, National Director of Family & Child Wellness, who discusses how equity is changing in patient care and how to show up and be trustworthy as a healthcare professional.
25m Jul 21, 2022
25m
S1 Ep132: Pharmacy Focus: Oncology Edition - A Look Ahead at the Pipeline for Melanoma
This month, we spoke with Bob Luschen, PharmD, clinical coordinator for the pharmacy department at cancer Treatment Centers of America, Atlanta, to learn about pharmacists' roles in melanoma treatment and what's coming down the pipeline.
16m Jul 19, 2022
16m
S1 Ep133: Pharmacist Moms: Coffee With Suzy - Episode 20
This week, host Suzanne Soliman, PharmD, BCMAS, tackles the topic of "mompreneurs," or mothers who are also entrepreneurs. Soliman spoke with guests Jessica Jones, PharmD, BCMTMS, and Angela Orr, PharmD, RPh, about the importance of entrepreneurship and how to balance it all.
22m Jul 15, 2022
22m
S1 Ep130: Pharmacy Focus: Independent Rx Forum- NCPA's Upcoming Month of Action
Today's episode features Karry La Violette, Senior VP of Government Affairs and Director of the Advocacy Center; and Michele Belcher, Current NCPA President, Owner of Grants Pass Pharmacy; about NCPA's Month of Action that is taking place in August.
19m Jul 14, 2022
19m
S1 Ep129: Pharmacy Focus: On The Shelf - How to Manage Mental Health and Burnout
On this week's episode, Joanna speaks with Carlene Link, PharmD, a clinical pharmacist and integrative life coach, about burnout, managing mental health, and the state of pharmacy. Dr. Carlene Link is a clinical pharmacist and integrative life coach.  She earned her BS in Biology in 2004, Doctorate of Pharmacy in 2008, completed her PGY-1 residency in 2009 and became a board certified pharmaco...
38m Jul 12, 2022
38m
S1 Ep128: Pharmacy Focus: Move the Needle Monday- Pediatric COVID-19 Immunization Updates
In this month's episode, Ed Cohen and John Beckner from NCPA are joined by Mitchel Rothholz, RPh, MBA, Chief of Governance & State Affiliates- American Pharmacists Association, and Executive Director, APhA Foundation, about pediatric COVID-19 doses and preparation for flu season. 
38m Jul 11, 2022
38m
S1 Ep131: Roe vs Wade and Its Impact on Pharmacy
In this week's episode, we discuss the recent Roe vs Wade reversal and how this decision may be impact the pharmacy and its patients in multiple ways with Elizabeth Ruzzo, PhD, founder and CEO of Adyn. If you would like to nominate a pharmacist or pharmacy staff member as a Pharmacy Hero, email AAntrim@pharmacytimes.com!
8m Jul 08, 2022
8m
S1 Ep127: Pharmacy Focus: Public Health Matters- Trauma Informed Care and Its Impact on Public Health
This week's episode features Dr. Helen Sairany, trauma-informed pharmacist, and past field provider for Doctors Without Borders in Iraq and Western Syria, on trauma informed care and how to show up as health care professionals. 
43m Jul 07, 2022
43m
S1 Ep122: Pharmacy Focus: Public Health Matters- BONUS Episode for PRIDE Month!
As PRIDE month comes to a close, we have a special bonus episode featuring Danny Stephens, MD, National Director of Family & Child Wellness, about the impact of PRIDE and the LGBTQ+ community as a health care professional. 
22m Jun 30, 2022
22m
S1 Ep126: Pharmacy Focus: Oncology Edition - What You Missed at ASCO 2022
This month, we reviewed key topics and interviews from the American Society of Clinical Oncology 2022 Annual Meeting.
17m Jun 28, 2022
17m
S1 Ep125: Study Break: The Importance of Fellowship Opportunities and the Community Pharmacy Fellowship from NCPA, CPESN
This month, we spoke with Carlie Traylor, PharmD, of the National Community Pharmacy Association (NCPA) to learn about a fellowship program offered by NCPA and CPESN that encourages innovation in the community pharmacy space.
13m Jun 27, 2022
13m
S1 Ep124: Pharmacist Moms: Coffee With Suzy - Episode 19
On this week’s highly anticipated episode, Suzanne Soliman, PharmD, BCMAS, welcomes Sonia T. Oskouei, PharmD, BCMAS, DPLA, to discuss biosimilars within the pharmacy industry. Listen now to hear from Sonia about how she got to where she is today, being an inspiring leader in the biosimilars industry. You will not want to miss it! 
18m Jun 24, 2022
18m
S1 Ep123: Inpatient Insulin Management from the Pharmacy Perspective
In this week's episode, we will be discussing the importance of inpatient insulin management from the pharmacy perspective with Stephanie Mason, pharmacist and certified diabetes care and education specialist. If you would like to nominate a pharmacist or pharmacy staff member as a Pharmacy Hero, email AAntrim@pharmacytimes.com!
10m Jun 24, 2022
10m
S1 Ep121: Pharmacy Focus: Public Health Matters- The Importance of PRIDE in Building an Inclusive Public Health Community
This week's episode is dedicated to PRIDE Month! Joslyn Hatfield (she/her), Vice President of Las Vegas PRIDE and Editor in Chief of Las Vegas PRIDE Magazine, discusses the health side of being inclusive in our communities and other needs for combatting health disparities in the LGBTQ+ community. 
29m Jun 23, 2022
29m
S1 Ep119: Pharmacy Focus: Independent Rx Forum- What to Know for the NCPA 2022 Annual Convention
Today's episode features Doug Hoey and Bri Morris from NCPA who discuss the upcoming NCPA Annual Convention taking place in Kansas City, Missouri from October 1-4.  For more information and registration: https://ncpa.org/annual-convention
23m Jun 23, 2022
23m
S1 Ep116: Pharmacy Focus: Psychedelic Pharmacy - Psilocybin-Assisted Therapy for Binge Eating Disorder
This month, we spoke with Jim Gilligan, PhD, to learn about a phase 2 study investigating the use of psilocybin-assisted therapy for the treatment of binge eating disorder.
12m Jun 17, 2022
12m
S1 Ep120: Pharmacy Focus: On the Shelf- Maintaining Healthy Connections for Mental Wellness
In this week's episode, Joanna interviews her best friend, Julia. They talk about the importance of connection and how to navigate friendships at their stage of life all while staying true to yourself and your values. They also talk about some of their favorite OTC products, navigating allergy medications, and how they plan to stay healthy this summer. 
36m Jun 14, 2022
36m
S1 Ep115: Pharmacy Focus: Move the Needle Monday- What Pharmacy Teams Should Know About Immunization Recommendations
In this month's episode, Ed Cohen and John Beckner from NCPA discuss a more in-depth perspective on pharmacy provided immunization services with Dr. Traci Poole.
30m Jun 13, 2022
30m
S1 Ep118: Pharmacist Moms: Coffee With Suzy - Episode 18
In this week's episode, Suzanne Soliman, PharmD, BCMAS, discussed student and pharmacy associations with guest Helen Sairany, PharmD, MBA, BCACP.
29m Jun 10, 2022
29m
S1 Ep117: Migraine Treatment and the Emergence of CGRPs
In this week’s episode, we will be discussing what pharmacists should know about migraines with Jennifer Mazan, professor in the department of pharmacy practice at Midwestern University College of Pharmacy. If you would like to nominate a pharmacist or pharmacy staff member as a Pharmacy Hero, email AAntrim@pharmacytimes.com!
14m Jun 10, 2022
14m
S1 Ep114: Pharmacy Focus: Public Health Matters- Global Health from the Pharmacist Perspective
This week's episode features Dr. Jeanine Abrons, clinical associate professor and director of Student Pharmacist International Activities at the University of Iowa College of Pharmacy, who discusses her work with global underserved care in multiple countries. 
31m Jun 09, 2022
31m
S1 Ep113: Pharmacist Moms: Coffee With Suzy - Episode 17
In the latest episode, Suzanne Soliman, PharmD, BCMAS, discussed pharmacy management.
33m Jun 03, 2022
33m
S1 Ep110: Pharmacy Focus: On The Shelf - Camille Schrier, Former Miss America
In this episode, host Joanna Lewis speaks to Camille Schrier, the 2019 and 2020 Miss America, about being a pharmacy student and what being Miss America means to her.
50m May 31, 2022
50m
S1 Ep109: Pharmacy Focus: Study Break - Pharmacists' Role in the Complex Pharmaceutical Supply Chain
In the latest episode, we spoke with Minh Duong, PharmD, of Amerisource Bergen, to learn about the new APPE rotation offered at the Xavier University of Louisiana College of Pharmacy, in which students can explore the pharmaceutical supply chain and their role within it.
22m May 30, 2022
22m
S1 Ep111: How to Counsel Patients on Allergic Rhinitis
In this week’s episode, we will be discussing allergic rhinitis with Lydia Georgy, primary care clinical pharmacist at Better Health Consultants, and Margaret Felczak, assistant professor at Midwestern University in the College of Pharmacy. If you would like to nominate a pharmacist or pharmacy staff member as a Pharmacy Hero, email AAntrim@pharmacytimes.com!
14m May 27, 2022
14m
S1 Ep107: Pharmacy Focus: Public Health Matters- Incorporating Health Equity Into Practice
This week's episode features Dr. Jacinda Abdul-Mutakabbir (JAM), assistant professor at Loma Linda School of Pharmacy, about health equity and incorporating this type of care into health practices.
26m May 26, 2022
26m
S1 Ep108: Pharmacy Focus: Independent Rx Forum- DIR Fees and Recent Rulemaking From CMS
Today's episode features Ronna Hauser and Karry La Violette from NCPA who discuss the most recent rules from CMS and how it will impact DIR fees in the pharmacy landscape. 
15m May 25, 2022
15m
S1 Ep106: Pharmacy Focus: Oncology Edition - PARP Inhibitors in Ovarian Cancer
In the second episode of Pharmacy Focus: Oncology Edition, Kirollos Hanna, PharmD, BCPS, BCOP, discussed how PARP inhibitors have changed the treatment landscape of ovarian cancer. 
22m May 23, 2022
22m
S1 Ep105: Pharmacy Focus: Psychedelic Pharmacy - Virtual Reality in Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy
In the latest episode, we spoke with Agnieszka Sekula and Prash Puspanathan, MD, co-founders of Enosis Therapeutics, about the use of virtual reality in psychedelic-assisted therapy.
22m May 20, 2022
22m
S1 Ep104: Pharmacy Focus Podcast: On The Shelf - Michelle Tam, Nom Nom Paleo
On this week's episode, Joanna interviews Michelle Tam, the creator of the food blog, Nom Nom Paleo. They discuss Michelle's creation of her food blog as well as her journey to becoming a pharmacist.
28m May 17, 2022
28m
S1 Ep97: Pharmacy Focus Podcast: Move the Needle Monday- Second COVID-19 Boosters and the Plateau of Vaccinations
In this month's episode, Ed Cohen and John Beckner from NCPA discuss the continuing impact of COVID-19 immunizations, hesitancy with new guidelines, and how the pharmacy can help combat immunization fears for patients. 
30m May 16, 2022
30m
S1 Ep112: Pharmacist Moms: Coffee With Suzy - Episode 16
This week, Suzanne Soliman, PharmD, BCMAS, is joined by guests Joanna Catravas, PharmD, BCMTMS, and Lisa Scholz, PharmD, MBA, FACHE, to discuss nontraditional roles for pharmacists.
28m May 13, 2022
28m
S1 Ep99: Pharmacy Focus: Public Health Matters- The Role of Pharmacy Post Emergency Declaration and Improving Expanded Scope of Practice
Public Health Matters with Dr. Christina Madison is BACK! Listen to this month's episode where she joins guest Ed Cohen from the podcast Move the Needle to discuss the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, including the role of pharmacy changing post emergency declaration and ways to improve and solidify expanded scope of practice. 
27m May 12, 2022
27m
S1 Ep102: Pharmacy Focus Podcast: Pharmacy Tech Talk - Episode 8
In this month's episode, Sara Wettergreen, assistant professor in the department of Clinical Pharmacy and Department of Family Medicine at Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, discusses burnout and mental health concerns among pharmacy technicians. If you would like to share your Pharmacy Technician Tips, email agallagher@pharmacytimes.com Additional Resources:  To access th...
14m May 11, 2022
14m
S1 Ep113: Pharmacist Moms: Coffee With Suzy - Episode 15
In this week's episode, Suzanne Soliman, PharmD, BCMAS, answered listeners' most frequently asked questions.
14m May 06, 2022
14m
S1 Ep98: NEW SERIES: On The Shelf
On the Shelf is hosted by Joanna Lewis and features conversations about wellness including nutrition, supplements, skin care, and anything else on the shelf! In this month's episode, Joanna talks to Jill Murphy from Pharmacy Times about what to expect from this podcast.
11m May 03, 2022
11m
S1 Ep113: Pharmacist Moms: Coffee With Suzy - Episode 14
34m Apr 29, 2022
34m
S1 Ep96: Pharmacy in Pop Culture with Let's Pharmonize- Part 2
This episode is Part 2 of our special Pharmacy in Pop Culture episode with Shane and Cal from Let’s Pharmonize, where we dive into "Nightmare on Elm Street 3" and "The Witcher" and its connections to pharmacology. 
47m Apr 29, 2022
47m
S1 Ep94: Pharmacy Focus Podcast: Independent Rx Forum- Episode 8
Today's episode features Anne Cassity, VP of State and Government Affairs at NCPA, and Matt Seiler, general council member at NCPA, who discuss the FTC's purpose and their objective in relation to the pharmacy profession. 
25m Apr 26, 2022
25m
S1 Ep100: Pharmacist Moms: Coffee With Suzy - Episode 13
On this week's episode, Suzy is joined by Michelle Henry, MD, from Skin & Aesthetic Surgery of Manhattan, a board-certified dermatologist located in New York.
27m Apr 22, 2022
27m
S1 Ep95: Pharmacy in Pop Culture with Let's Pharmonize- Part 1
Today is another special collaboration episode where I’m joined again with Shane and Cal from Let’s Pharmonize! This year, we decided to focus on Pharmacy in Pop Culture and how accurate our favorite shows and movies represent pharmacology. This will be a 2 part episode, so we hope you enjoy part 1! 
41m Apr 22, 2022
41m
S1 Ep94: Pharmacy Focus: Psychedelic Pharmacy - Episode 6
In the latest episode, Alana Hippensteele of Pharmacy Times sat down with Kelan Thomas, PharmD, MS, to discuss potential adverse effects and drug-drug interactions that pharmacists should be aware of with psychedelic medicines. 
17m Apr 22, 2022
17m
S1 Ep93: Pharmacy Focus: Study Break - Episode 7
This month, we spoke with Aaron Johnson, a fourth-year pharmacy student a the Nova Southeastern University College of Pharmacy. In addition to co-founding a health media platform and launching a webinar series for students, Johnson has created a scholarship to help underrepresented minority students. 
16m Apr 20, 2022
16m