Expert Interviews

Explore effective strategies for managing menstrual pain, including diet, exercise, and nonpharmacological therapies, while embracing women's health awareness.

Joanna Lewis, PharmD, MBA explores effective over-the-counter solutions for menstrual cramps, including NSAIDs, supplements, and tips for optimal relief.

Pharmacists navigate complex immunization challenges and address parental concerns and misinformation while advocating for streamlined vaccine access and adherence to evolving guidelines.

Laura Knockel, PharmD, BCACP, emphasize the importance of evidence-based recommendations and reliable resources for parents.

Childhood immunization guidance in the US faces confusion as the AAP and CDC diverge on COVID-19 vaccine recommendations, impacting parents and providers.

Confusion arises as health organizations diverge on COVID-19 vaccine recommendations for children, highlighting the need for clear guidance and support.

Addressing the impacts on patients and the overall pharmacy market, Joey Mattingly, PharmD, MBA, PhD, discusses trends in pharmacies opening and closing across the country.

While experts have been measuring the impacts stemming from US pharmacy deserts, they are also working to establish a path forward to reduce closures and increase access.

Ryan Bingham, chief operating officer at iA, discusses how his team is advancing technology within the pharmacy to help locations around the country drive efficiency.

Ashley Kay Pendrick, PharmD, owner of Prosper Rx Consulting, provided insights on how pharmacists can expand their scope within the confines of current practice regulations.

Through her work with Prosper Rx Consulting, Ashley Kay Pendrick, PharmD, discusses the expansion of pharmacists’ roles beyond medication dispensing.

As researchers continue to measure the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on public health, Hashim Zaibak, PharmD, discusses the evolution of community pharmacies in a postpandemic world.

From Scripts to Screens: AAP’s Ginny Langbehn Shares Winning Digital Strategies for Independent Pharmacies

When independent and retail storefronts close across the country, creating a lack of pharmacy services in the community, pharmacy deserts arise.

Michael Murphy, PharmD, MBA, discusses the increasingly prominent impacts of pharmacy deserts, highlighting discrepancies in the term's definition and the financial pressures impacting sustainability.

With expertise into the growing issue of pharmacy deserts, Michael Murphy, PharmD, MBA, discussed exactly what patients are losing when their community no longer has pharmacy access.

Michael Murphy, PharmD, MBA, joined Drug Topics to present his ideas for correcting the growing issue of pharmacy deserts and unprecedented closures across the country.

Kristen Jones, PharmD, discusses leadership strategies in pharmacy management that prioritize emotional intelligence and communication for enhanced team performance and patient care.

Pharmacy professionals evolve into strategic leaders, mastering emotional intelligence and management skills to navigate complex workplace dynamics and enhance patient care.

Kristen Jones, PharmD, discusses challenging traditional workplace paradigms by emphasizing the human element in pharmaceutical operations.

Kristen Jones, PharmD, discusses pharmacists as leaders at McKesson ideaShare 2025.

With the company’s dedication to providing crucial data for pharmacy stakeholders, IQVIA’s Lead Research Director Michael Kleinrock discussed the current trends in patients’ medication use.

Michael Murphy, PharmD, MBA, provided insights on his research regarding pharmacy deserts, who they impact the most, and the methods needed to improve them in the US.

In part 4 of our interview with Michael Kleinrock, lead director of research at IQVIA, he discussed how trends in medication use are currently impacting pharmacy businesses.

Michael Murphy, PharmD, MBA, discusses how the lack of a universal definition for pharmacy deserts is leading to a significant impact on patients’ access and outcomes.

Brooklyn Morgan, PharmD, discusses the transformation of pharmacy practice from a regulatory model to a more flexible approach.

Thomas Sherrer, PharmD, emphasizes teamwork and technology in inventory management to enhance patient safety and reduce medication errors.

Thomas Sherrer, PharmD, advocates for a team-driven, tech-enhanced approach to pharmacy inventory management, boosting patient care and operational efficiency.