We Give Thanks to You in Pharmacy | TWIRx

We Give Thanks to You in Pharmacy | TWIRx  Welcome to This Week in Pharmacy for November 28th! We hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving, and as we roll into Black Friday, we want to take a moment to express something truly important: our gratitude. At the Pharmacy Podcast Network, we are incredibly thankful for the pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and pharmacy teams who show up every day for their communities. You are the medication experts, the problem-solvers, the late-night troubleshooters, the vaccine champions, the trusted faces behind the counter, and the advocates who keep patient care moving—often without enough recognition. To every pharmacist and pharmacy technician working long hours, covering holiday shifts, managing medication shortages, answering tough questions, and supporting patients with compassion: Thank you. Your commitment keeps the healthcare system steady, especially during the busiest times of the year. From all of us at the Pharmacy Podcast Network, we appreciate you, we support you, and we’re honored to share your stories. Happy Thanksgiving—and welcome to This Week in Pharmacy. TWIRx News November 28, 2025 Pharmacy Times  Fun Fact: Coffee Could Reduce Feelings of Depression https://www.pharmacytimes.com/view/fun-fact-coffee-could-reduce-feelings-of-depression Saving Advice article “Unmask The Lie: The Reason Your Local Pharmacy Always Runs Out Of Meds” https://www.savingadvice.com/articles/2025/11/28/10442667_unmask-the-lie-the-reason-your-local-pharmacy-always-runs-out-of-meds.html  Could dedicated pharmacists help improve neonatal care’s medicines safety problem? https://pharmaceutical-journal.com/article/feature/could-dedicated-pharmacists-help-improve-neonatal-cares-medicines-safety-problem    On Today's "This Week in Pharmacy" we're welcoming back Pharmacist and Kelli Stovall, RPh EMBA, Vice President of Pharmacy Services and Clinical Programs with IPC. Kelli and I talk about preparing for a more profitable 2026 with several ideas to build new non-PBM revenues with patient services needed throughout communities threatened by 'pharmacy deserts'.  Next, a special feature interview with Myra Ahmad, MD. CEO & Founder of Mochi Health. Mochi Health is a telehealth company offering comprehensive virtual obesity and weight-management services. Through its platform, patients connect with board-certified physicians, nurse practitioners, and registered dietitians to receive personalized treatment plans tailored to their unique body, lifestyle, and health goals.  Mochi Health emphasizes that weight is not a moral failing, but a complex health issue — and their care is non-judgmental and supportive.  Clients can access evidence-based medication options (including GLP-1 receptor agonists), nutrition guidance, and ongoing support — often virtually from home.  The company aims to make obesity care more accessible, affordable, and personalized than traditional in-person clinics.    SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT on "This Week in Pharmacy" November 28th 2025, the Legacy Pharmacy Group (LPG) has announced that CEO Ritesh Shah, RPh has been appointed to Governor-Elect Mikie Sherrill’s Transition Task Force in New Jersey. This appointment highlights Shah’s longstanding leadership in independent pharmacy and his commitment to strengthening community-based healthcare across the state. Shah will focus on advocating for independent pharmacies, improving transparency in Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) operations, and promoting policies that ensure community pharmacies remain viable, accessible healthcare resources. His priorities on the task force include: Protecting and strengthening independent pharmacies statewide Ensuring fairness, transparency, and accountability in PBM practices Expanding access and reducing barriers to care, particularly for underserved populations Legacy Pharmacy Group Founder and Pharmacist, Jay Dhaduk, emphasized the importance of having informed pharmacy leadership at the policy level and celebrated Shah’s appointment as critical to the long-term sustainability of independent pharmacies. The release also highlights LPG’s role as the tri-state area’s largest group purchasing organization, supporting more than 720 independent pharmacy members with programs, services, and advocacy to help them thrive.   Thank you to IPC and YARAL Pharma for sponsoring today's TWIRx