Modernizing Pharmacy Practices: Insights from Latin America | Mike Rizo, Pharm.D, MBA, Pharmcare Svcs.

In this eprisode of The Business of Pharmacy Podcast, sponsored by MatchRx, Mike Rizo, CEO of PharmaCare Services, discusses the contrasts and similarities in pharmacy practices between the United States and Latin America. He delves into various aspects of the pharmacy sector, including the role of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), challenges in medication management, and the impact of technology. https://pharmcareservices.com/en/ 00:12 - Introduction to Mike Rizo 02:30 - US vs. Latin America 05:15 - PBM Role Discussion 08:40 - Healthcare Systems Compared 11:25 - Medication Management 14:50 - Technology in Pharmacy 17:35 - Pharmacist's Role 20:10 - Local Healthcare Contexts 23:45 - Distribution Challenges 27:00 - Final Insights The Business of Pharmacy Podcast™, hosted by pharmacist Mike Koelzer presents candid, in-depth conversations with pharmacy industry leaders every 📅 Monday morning.