Expert Interviews

Jason Ausili, PharmD, highlights President Biden's expectations for community pharmacies amid the COVID-19 vaccination effort.

Jason Mitchell, board-certified naturopathic doctor, co-founder and CEO of HempFusion Wellness Inc, dives into the world of cannabinoids and what's on the horizon for CBD.

In the final episode of the series, Dr. Lee highlights what's next in enhancing patient care for those with limited English proficiency.

Patrick Yoder, PharmD, founder and CEO of LogicStream Health, discusses the benefits of implementing AI tools for improving drug diversion processes.

Patrick Yoder, PharmD, discusses the impacts of the impending ASHP guideline updates, how to build drug diversion processes, and the ways that technology can target drug diversion.

In part 2 of our interview, Dr. Charles Lee of FDB dives into the current challenges in medication errors for patients with limited English proficiency, his personal relation to this issue as a first-generation Korean immigrant, and where other states are at in providing patients with translated prescriptions.

In the first part of our interview, Dr. Charles Lee will explain what this new Oregon law stipulates, the significance of this legislation, and some of the consequences of medication errors due to patient language barriers.

In part 2 of our interview, Rich Tremonte of AmerisourceBergen discusses distribution highlights, inspiring efforts from pharmacists, and the future of COVID-19 vaccination.

With an April 2021 deadline for implementing the information blocking rule as part of the 21st Century Cures Act, Colin Banas of DrFirst discusses the implications for pharmacists and their patients.

Rich Tremonte from AmerisourceBergen discusses community pharmacy's integral role in the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines and highlights some inspiring stories from community pharmacists.

Watch this virtual tour of Tulane University's self-care resources website with Patrick Bordnick, dean of the School of Social Work.

In our final interview segment, Lee Rosebush dives into improving vaccine distribution, addressing costs, and maintaining records while vaccinating for COVID-19.

In part 2 of our interview, Kaitlyn Rivard, PharmD, leads an insightful discussion on the practical side of administering COVID-19 vaccines.

In part 2 of our interview, Lee Rosebush offers pharmacist-centered guidance on regulation and compliance amid COVID-19 vaccinations.

Lee Rosebush of BakerHostetler law firm discussed how pharmacies can avoid regulatory and compliance issues amid their COVID-19 vaccination programs.

Kaitlyn Rivard, PharmD, infectious diseases clinical pharmacist at the Cleveland Clinic, spoke to Drug Topics about her role in getting their COVID-19 vaccination clinics off the ground.

Drug Topics interviewed Karen Mackinnon and Sara Revolinski from the Medical College of Wisconsin School of Pharmacy about how their pharmacy students have been rising to meet the demand of the pandemic by administering COVID-19 vaccines.

Drug Topics interviews Naomi Lopez, director of healthcare policy at the Goldwater Institute, focusing on expanding scope of practice and COVID-19 vaccine candidates already being used in other countries.

Perry Cohen, Drug Topics Editorial Advisory Board member, discusses key trends in hospital and community pharmacy settings.

Eric Levin, CEO of Scripta Insights, discusses trends that are shifting pharmacy toward delivery services and the impacts on the prescription drug market.

Stephen Schondelmeyer, PharmD, Drug Topics editorial advisory board member, discusses pharmacy highlights from 2020, and where he sees pharmacy headed in 2021.

Ken Thai, PharmD, Drug Topics editorial advisory board member, lists the key trends from 2020 and where he envisions pharmacy going in 2021.

Lakesha Butler, PharmD, Drug Topics editorial advisory board member, examines 2020 trends in diversity, equity and inclusion within health care and explores the year ahead.

Cody Clifton, PharmD, CPESN USA, discusses the organization's pharmacy integration network and the pharmacists' role amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Tim Suther, senior vice president of data solutions at Change Healthcare, discusses a new Social Determinants of Health Analytics resource.

Marie E. McDonnell, MD, discusses the latest on managing diabetes including treatment plans, therapies, technology, and more.

Robert Hopkins, chair of the National Vaccine Advisory Committee, discusses the most pressing issues coming out of the recent NVAC meeting and pharmacy's role amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Robert Hopkins, chair of the National Vaccine Advisory Committee, discusses the most pressing issues coming out of the recent NVAC meeting, and pharmacy's role amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Tim Jones, director of Managed Care, Elevate Provider Network, dives into the ways that pharmacists can engage with their customers - online and in their store - amid the COVID-19 pandemic during Medicare Part D open enrollment.