Expert Interviews

As social media’s growth seemingly has no end in sight, pharmacists must be conscious of its potential risks and benefits when using these platforms for either personal or professional use.

In this episode, host Taylor Watterson, PharmD, PhD, welcomes Julissa Gomez, a fourth-year pharmacy student at the University of Illinois Chicago Retzky College of Pharmacy.

Pharmacists are expanding their roles in reproductive health, overcoming barriers to provide essential services and improve community care.

In part 3 of our interview with Kenric B. Ware, PharmD, MBA, AAHIVP, he discusses the best approaches for addressing HIV care and prevention stigma.

Kenric B. Ware, PharmD, MBA, AAHIVP, addresses the pharmacist’s role in addressing HIV stigma and providing public health services for patients with the virus.

Pharmacists play a crucial role in educating patients about birth control, improving access to care, and addressing maternal health challenges in Arkansas.

Arkansas pharmacists enhance women's health by implementing new protocols for oral contraceptive prescriptions, improving patient care and confidence.

Discover how pharmacy teams are advancing stewardship, opioid safety, and survey readiness through clinical surveillance, competency-based education, and emerging AI tools that help reduce ADEs and improve patient outcomes.

During his second term, President Trump has bolstered his approach at lowering prescription drug prices in the US through innovative yet unprecedented decisions.

Ron Lanton III, Esq, provides nuance to the current state of pharmacy sustainability and how the MFN drug pricing policy could impact the industry.

Ron Lanton III, Esq, discusses previous MFN drug pricing policies and why the free US drug market often yields higher patient costs.

Ron Lanton III, Esq, discusses the revamped version of the Trump Administration’s MFN drug pricing policy and why his second term may yield different outcomes.

McKesson’s Ginger Thorpe discusses the gaps and opportunities in specialty pharmacy’s approach toward care coordination within health systems.

Pharmacists navigate the evolving landscape of cannabis, balancing patient expectations with emerging evidence on cannabidiol and tetrahydrocannabinol for various medical conditions.

Explore the complexities of cannabinoids, focusing on cannabidiol and tetrahydrocannabinol, their effects, side effects, and potential drug interactions in modern use.

Megan Smith, PharmD, discusses how pharmacists have taken reigns in boosting pneumococcal vaccine rates across health care.

Misinformation, limited understanding of biosimilars, and inconsistent insurance policies only add to the confusion.

As hospitals and health systems aim to improve outcomes, pharmacists have a large role in managing these conditions with pregnancy-specific therapies.

Morgan McSweeney, PhD, discusses America's public health decision-making, urging reforms to combat misinformation and safeguard scientific integrity in health agencies.

Conflicting federal health guidance creates confusion and erodes public trust, impacting patient safety and access to vital medical interventions.

Morgan McSweeney, PhD, discusses how social media highlights the most emotionally charged voices, often those offering anecdotes or outrage over careful analysis.

High-profile figures often share misleading health information, highlighting the need for trusted and evidence-based content in social media discussions.

Conflicting health guidance from authorities creates confusion and erodes public trust, impacting access to medical care and long-term health outcomes.

Clipper F. Young, PharmD, MPH, CDCES, BC-ADM, BCGP, discusses his experience in diabetes care and how the pharmacist’s role has evolved throughout his professional career.

From the COVID-19 pandemic through state-by-state expansion of scope, pharmacists have tapped into a variety of their clinical skills to bolster patient outcomes in their communities.

Emlah Tubuo, PharmD, MS, owner of Powell Pharmacy and founder of Emlah Consulting LLC, discusses how pharmacists’ knowledge of supplements should be increasing as use rises among patients.

In this episode, Natalie DiPietro Mager, PharmD, PhD, MPH, chats with Hannah Fish, PharmD, CPHQ, about the NCPA’s maternal immunizations tool kit and pharmacist support for mothers.

As contraceptive care services remain fragmented across many US states, pharmacists are seemingly rising as key touch points for women’s health management and various types of reproductive care.