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Over the Counter — 171 episodes

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The Pharmacist’s Role Amid Measles Surge, Vaccine Policy Change

2

Why Advocacy Is Essential for Independent Pharmacy Survival

3

Pharmacists as the Center of Prescribing in US Health Care

4

The Shift to Cloud-Based Pharmacy Systems Modernizes Patient Care

5

Understanding the Restructure of US Pharmacy Benefits Amid Reform, Regulatory Action

6

How Nonopioid Pain Protocols Reduce Addiction, Improve Outcomes

7

Why Prescription Language is the Next Frontier of Patient Safety

8

Rethinking Opioid Stewardship With Pharmacists on the Frontline

9

How the Medicare Bridge Program Can Reshape Pharmacy, GLP-1 Access

10

Why LTC Pharmacy is Health Care’s Most Overlooked, Undervalued Sector

11

Tech-Driven Home Pharmacy Model Tackles Rural Health Crises

12

Functional Medicine Pharmacists Address Gut Health Beyond Traditional Dispensing

13

PBM Audits Demand Pharmacy Awareness, Compliance, and Proactive Defense

14

NCPDP Standards Advance Pharmacy Interoperability, AI, and Drug Access

15

Why Pharmacists Play an Integral Role in Team-Based Diabetes Care

16

The Pharmacist’s Role in Bridging Menopause Care Gaps

17

Independent Pharmacy’s Adaptability Through Reform, Closures, and Technology

18

Pharmacists Are Essential in Advancing Modern Approaches to Diabetes Care

19

The Pharmacy Rewards Program Improving Outcomes Through Key Partnerships

20

World Immunization Week: Pharmacists Expanding Role in Community Vaccination Efforts

21

Pharmacy Accreditation Requires Ongoing Diligence for Network Access

22

What Pharmacies Need to Know About FDA Shift to 12-Digit NDCs

23

What the Walgreens ‘Hybrid Pharmacist’ Role is Doing for Workforces Challenges

24

How Weight-Loss Drugs Could Reshape the Landscape of Addiction Treatment

25

Unpacking the FDA’s Sweeping Proposal to Move All Drugs to OTC

26

Diabetes Alert Day: The Pharmacist’s Powerful Role in Diabetes Care

27

A Pharmacist’s Look Into the Rise, Challenges of GLP-1 Compounding

28

How Pharmacies Can Get Ahead of Persistent Drug Shortage Challenges

29

DSCSA Compliance Updates for Independent Pharmacies in 2026

30

Pharmacies Bridge the Diagnostic Dead Zone Through Health Monitoring, Diagnostic Testing

31

Administrative Shifts in Vaccine Guidance and What Pharmacists Need to Know

32

The Evolution of DTP Pharmacy Models and the Future of Digital Health

33

What the Newest Landmark PBM Reform Means for the Pharmacy Industry

34

Pharmacists Guide Patients as Prescription Drugs Move Over the Counter

35

IRA Drug Price Negotiations Threatening Pharmacies’ Financial Sustainability

36

National Pharmacist Day: Pharmacist Provider Status Reliant on Health Care Champions

37

How PBMs, Pharmacists Can Team Up to Improve Women's Health

38

Pharmacists Must Effectively Balance Risks, Benefits of Social Media Use

39

Pharmacists Can Reduce HIV Stigma, Increase Access to Care

40

Most Favored Nation: Global Benchmarking to Reimagine US Drug Distribution

41

The Pharmacist’s Expertise in Managing Pneumococcal Diseases, Vaccines

42

How TrumpRx Is Bringing Unprecedented Change to the Drug Supply Chain

43

Why PSOs Are Paramount in Ensuring Safe Medications, Clinical Services

44

How the Government Shutdown Impacted Pharmacy Industry Operations

45

Independent Pharmacies’ Current Hope for State, Federal PBM Reform

46

Pharmacists’ Expanding Roles in Diabetes, Community Health Care

47

American Pharmacists Month: The Total Value in Pharmacies Expanding Clinical Offerings

48

American Pharmacists Month: How Community Pharmacy Innovation Relies on Expansion, Collaboration

49

American Pharmacists Month: Pharmacy Education Adapting to Evolving Pharmacist Profession

50

American Pharmacists Month: Technology Enables Better Patient Care, Pharmacy Growth

51

The Pharmacist’s Ability to Overcome Barriers, Expand Contraceptive Services

52

The Emerging Technology, Data Introducing Accountability in the PBM Industry

53

The Patient, Provider Challenges Associated With Managing GLP-1 Prescriptions

54

How Pharmacy Standards Drive Efficiency, Safety, and Savings

55

Fraud Prevention, DSCSA Compliance Strategies Vital for Community Pharmacies

56

The Complex Issues, Opportunities for Pharmacists in Addressing Medication Adherence

57

Proactive, Data-Driven Approach Necessary to Improve Pharmacy Purchasing

58

What New ICU Guidelines Mean for the Pharmacist Profession

59

How Real Patient Experiences Have Helped Bolster Advocacy for PBM Reform

60

Independent, Chain Pharmacy Turnover Reflects Retail Business Churn

61

How Retail Pharmacy is Transforming Immunization Services, Access

62

The Evolving Pharmacy Landscape Paving the Way for Non-Traditional Roles

63

Community Pharmacy’s Pivotal Role in Boosting Immunization Rates

64

Why Pharmacy Deserts Are Detrimental to US Communities

65

How US Patients Are Using, Spending on Prescription Drugs

66

The Evolving Landscape of Insulin Delivery in Diabetes Management

67

The Overarching Implications of PBM Reform on the State Level

68

The Opportunities, Gaps in Diabetes Care Making Pharmacists Stand Out

69

The Ongoing Challenges Causing Need for Reform in Retail Pharmacy

70

How the Complexities, Trends in Drug Benefit Design Are Evolving in Real Time

71

The Independent Pharmacist Championing Innovative, Patient-Centric Care

72

The Potential Impact Pharmaceutical Tariffs May Have on Pharmacies

73

The Pharmacist-Developed Tool Helping Mitigate Drug Shortages

74

The Common Trends in Hepatitis Vaccine Uptake, Hesitancy

75

Why Digital Innovation Will Transform the Future of Smart Pharmacy

76

Demystifying PBMs, Their Role in the Drug Supply Chain

77

The Normalization of Lifestyle Drugs on Social Media

78

Education, Preparedness Key For Navigating Cyberattacks in Independent Pharmacies

79

The Current State Of OTC Medication Use for Pain Management

80

How LucyRx is Changing the Traditional PBM Model

81

The Rise in Direct-to-Consumer Advertising of Prescription Drugs

82

The Pharmacist’s Role in Counseling Patients on GLP-1 Medications

83

The Evolution of ChatGPT in Pharmacy Practice

84

What is Being Done to Address Pharmacy Deserts in the US?

85

What Does the Future of Pain Medicine Look Like?

86

How Barbershops Are Becoming Community Health Care Destinations

87

The Current, Future Roles of AI within the Pharmacy Profession

88

The Unique Challenges, Growth in the Business of Health-System Pharmacy

89

Pharmacists as the Authority on Ultra-High-Cost Drugs

90

Team-Based Care Crucial in Addressing Workforce Shortages

91

ASHP’s Outlook for the Pharmacy Profession in 2025

92

NCPA’s New Consortium Exemplifies Preparedness in Community Pharmacy

93

How Pharmacy Matches Perfectly With Nutrition

94

Specialty Pharmacist Working to Improve Biosimilar Adoption

95

Psychiatric Pharmacist Working to Optimize Treatment, Improve Safety

96

Palliative Care Pharmacist Working to Improve Transitions of Care for Patients

97

HIV Care Creates Opportunities for Pharmacists to Expand Scope

98

How This Pharmacist Achieved Dreams of Becoming an Independent Owner

99

American Pharmacies: Powering the Profession Through Leadership

100

Impact of the Inflation Reduction Act on Biosimilar Dispensing

101

Independent Pharmacist on Navigating the Dynamic Pharmacy Profession

102

How Centralized Fulfillment is Making Pharmacy More Efficient

103

Chain Pharmacist Embracing Expanded Role in the Profession

104

Rite Aid Pharmacist’s Exploration of Immunization, Clinical Programming

105

Specialty Pharmacist Transforms HIV Care Outside of the Pharmacy

106

Why Vaccination Uptake is Crucial During the Winter Season

107

FDA’s Recent Exemptions: What Do They Mean as We Finalize DSCSA Implementation?

108

Pharmacy Benefit Managers: The Silent Squeeze on Independent Pharmacies in America

109

PBMs and Value-Based Care: A Pathway to Better Pharmacy Reimbursement

110

PCMA on Drug Pricing, Transparency, and the Role of PBMs

111

Keeping the Focus on Community Pharmacy Advocacy at the State Level

112

How Pharmacy Advocacy is Heating Up at the Federal Level

113

How PBMs Impact Independent Pharmacies

114

Breaking the Pain Barrier In Men's Health

115

NCPA Representative Discusses Role in Influencing PBM Reform

116

Man of Heal: The Story of the Superman Pharmacist

117

The Girls Are Back: One Pharmacist’s Journey to Save His Community Pharmacy

118

Overcoming PTSD: Farron Dozier Discusses His Experience in the US Army

119

Breaking Down Return Solutions’ Rx Returns Process with Jeremy Cundiff

120

Is LTC Pharmacy Going Back to the Future?

121

Wrapping Up McKesson ideaShare 2024

122

Welcome to McKesson ideaShare

123

How an Independent Pharmacist Incorporated Coffee into His Pharmacy

124

Litigation Lawyer on PBMs and Defending Independent Pharmacies

125

Is E-Prescribing the Future of Veterinary Medicine?

126

The Importance of Continuing Education in Pharmacy Compounding

127

The Importance of Independent Pharmacy Advocacy Featuring Steve Hoffart, PharmD

128

RPhCast, Episode Four: Finding Satisfaction In A Pharmacy Career

129

Reaching The APEX: American Pharmacies Annual Meeting Showcases the Importance of Community

130

CPhT CONNECT: Episode 1

131

RPhCast, Episode Three: Avoiding Burnout And Still Achieving Your Goals

132

Wrapping Up At McKesson ideaShare 2023

133

What We Saw at McKesson ideaShare Days 1 and 2

134

How To Maintain A Rural Pharmacy

135

The State Of Independent Pharmacy Featuring Austin and Grant Brown

136

RPhCast, Episode Two: The A1C Possibility

137

RPHCast, Episode One: Statins, Blood Pressure, and Curves Galore

138

34: Mental Health and CBD: What's the Latest Info

139

33: What CBD Brings to the Table for Dermatologic Concerns

140

32: Addressing and Preventing Fraud in the Pharmacy

141

31: Here's What You Missed At #ThoughtSpot2022: Day 2

142

30: Here's What You Missed At #ThoughtSpot2022: Day 1

143

29: Looking to the Future of Independent Pharmacy

144

28: Front-line Leaders: Gateway Pharmacy

145

27: Front-line Leaders: Roden-Smith Pharmacy

146

26: Front-line Leaders: Bushard's Pharmacy and Apothecary

147

25: Easing The Burden of Burnout With Technology

148

24: Pharmacy Financing With First Financial Bank

149

23: ThoughtSpot 2021 Series: Global Independent Pharmacy Trends

150

22: ThoughtSpot 2021 Series: Good Neighbor Pharmacy Customers Across the US Reflect and Look Forward

151

21: ThoughtSpot 2021 Series: Reducing Health Disparities

152

20: What You Don't Know Can Cost You: Simple Ways to Make Data-Driven Decisions in Your Pharmacy

153

19: Taking the Stress out of 340B Program Audits

154

18: A Look at the Policy Changes Affecting Independent Pharmacies

155

17: The Essential Guide to Wholesaler Purchase Agreements

156

16: What It Takes to Succeed in Pharmacy Ownership

157

15: Innovate to Succeed: Tips to Reach Your 2021 Business Goals

158

14: McKesson Series: The Right Drug at the Right Pharmacy at the Right Time

159

13: ThoughtSpot 2020 Series: Closing the Healthcare Gap

160

12: McKesson Series: Using Technology to Simplify Vaccination Programs

161

11: ThoughtSpot 2020 Series: 2021 Opportunities and Headwinds Facing Pharmacy

162

10: ThoughtSpot 2020 Series: Supporting Marginalized Communities During Natural Disasters

163

9: The "Disruptors" and the Role of Innovation in Drug Pricing

164

8: Stay In Sync with Innovations in Medication Decision Support

165

7: Cannabis Series: FDA Support, Research in the Works

166

6: High Risk: Diabetes and COVID-19

167

5: COVID-19 Innovations Are Here To Stay

168

4: 2 Pandemics: Racism and COVID-19

169

3: Remdesivir, A Top Contender for COVID-19 Treatment

170

2: Pharmacist Burnout and COVID-19

171

1: Long Term Care Amid COVID-19