Expert Interviews

Jeffery Goad, PharmD, MPH, president of the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases, reflects on the COVID-19 pandemic 5 years later.

Pharmacists are resilient, community-focused professionals who played a pivotal role in navigating the unprecedented challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.

With minimal pharmacological treatments coming to market for chronic pain, researchers have explored new technologies for advancing pain treatment across the globe.

Recently, the FDA alerted users of missed notifications for continuous glucose monitoring devices and Bluetooth smartphone compatibility.

Expert highlights the benefits of using apomorphine infusion to provide more consistent medication levels and reduce the unpredictable fluctuations.

In the most recent episode of Over the Counter, Jay Holloway, PharmD, AAHIVP, discussed advancements in HIV, especially regarding the role of pharmacists.

Drug Topics sat down with Laird Leavoy, President of American Pharmacies, to discuss the role leadership plays in the independent pharmacy industry.

TaQuina Warren, PharmD, owner of Focus Pharmacy in Smyrna, Delaware, discussed her career journey and why pharmacists are so crucial to the interoperability of health care.

Tom Utech, PharmD, CEO of iA, joined Drug Topics to discuss his company’s centralized pharmacy fulfillment solutions.

On the most recent episode of Over the Counter, James Rider, PharmD, joined Drug Topics to discuss his career journey as a chain pharmacist.

James Rider, PharmD, shared reflections on his experiences as a pharmacy manager at CVS.

Drug Topics talked with Kelly Malkamaki, pharmacist, former independent community pharmacy owner, and senior product pharmacy analyst at AssureCare, about how community pharmacies can continue to thrive with decreased medication reimbursement rates.

Adam J. James, PharmD, joined Drug Topics to discuss his career journey as a chain pharmacist.

Drug Topics sat down with Adam J. James, PharmD, to discuss his journey from chain pharmacist to innovation leader at Rite Aid."

Jennifer Goldman, PharmD, CDCES, BC-ADM, FCCP, discusses how pharmacists can help with diabetes prevention and early detection in the community.

Cassandra Esperant, PharmD, AAHIVP, discussed the ups and downs of her career journey as a clinical HIV pharmacist.

Cassandra Esperant, PharmD, AAHIVP, leverages her expertise as a clinical pharmacist to advocate for the well-being of individuals with HIV.

Jennifer Goldman, PharmD, CDCES, BC-ADM, FCCP, discusses how insulin icodec differs from existing daily basal insulins and key things pharmacists need to know about the medication.

Erin Rexroth, director of marketing at NCPA, discusses how smaller pharmacies can compete with large chains when it comes to digital marketing.

A conversation with Lauren Angelo, PharmD, MBA, associate dean of academic affairs and an associate professor of pharmacy practice at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science College of Pharmacy.

A conversation with Melody Hartzler, PharmD, at the 2024 National Community Pharmacists Association Annual Convention and Expo.

A conversation with David Ha, PharmD, BCIDP, at the National Community Pharmacists Association 2024 Annual Convention and Expo.

Kala Shankle, Vice President of Regulatory Affairs with the Healthcare Distribution Alliance, and Ilisa Bernstein, President of Bernstein Rx Solutions, LLC, discussed recent developments regarding the Drug Supply Chain Security Act.

Cassandra Esperant, PharmD, AAHIVP, leverages her skills as a clinical pharmacist to champion the health of patients with HIV, both in her clinical practice and through education initiatives.

Trent Thiede, PharmD, MBA, president of PAAS National, discusses best practices that pharmacy teams can implement to proactively prevent audit issues before they arise.

At the NCPA 2024 Annual Convention and Expo, Drug Topics asked different pharmacists what they think the importance of the conference is to the independent pharmacy community.

Melody Hartzler, PharmD, discusses common metabolic roadblocks to weight loss and what tools pharmacy teams can use to identify and address them.

A conversation with Sean Jeffery, PharmD, BCGP, FASCP, AGSF, director of pharmacy at Hartford HealthCare Integrated Care Partners and professor of pharmacy practice at the University of Connecticut.