How Digital Prescription Solutions Can Overcome Pharmacy Challenges | NCPDP 2025
In the second part of our interview with Miranda Rochol, she discusses challenges regarding digital prescription solutions and the financial burdens these solutions are designed for pharmacists to overcome.
The Use of Geographical Information Systems to Improve Vaccine Services, Uptake | NCPDP 2025
In her expertise as a leader with the American Pharmacists Association, Brigid Groves, PharmD, MS, provides insights into her work with geographical information systems and maps.
Pharmacy Centralization Creates More Opportunities for Pharmacists | NCPDP 2025
Vin Gupta, MD, discusses trends and perspectives in patient data privacy as well as what a “smart pharmacy” may look like in the near future.
What Recent PBM Updates Mean for Pharmacy in 2025 | NCPDP 2025
Cami Agena, Esq, and Candida Ruesga, Esq, discuss pharmacy benefit manager reform by providing insights from their experience as legal partners in complex PBM matters.
How Pharmacists Are Becoming More Connected as Providers Through Interoperability | NCPDP 2025
Larry King, PharmD, discusses how pharmacy interoperability is working to create collaborative care and get pharmacists “in the game” as he says.
Asembia Does a Great Job Bringing Professionals Together, Experts Say | Asembia 2025
The Summit provides a rare opportunity for professionals to dive deep into emerging healthcare technologies and treatment models.
Pharmacists Best-Positioned to Address Social Determinants of Health | NCPDP 2025
Vin Gupta, MD, former Chief Medical Officer at Amazon Pharmacy and renowned US medical analyst, discusses pharmacists’ ability to reach communities and address social determinants of health.
Digital Prescription Solutions for Better Patient Transparency | NCPDP 2025
Miranda Rochol, Senior Vice President of Provider Solutions at Prescryptive Health, discusses digital prescription solutions and how they are turning patients into consumers.
How Community Pharmacies Have Become Key Vaccination Destinations | NCPDP 2025
Brigid Groves, PharmD, MS, Vice President of Professional Affairs at APhA, discusses how the pharmacist’s role in immunization has adapted in recent history.
Rite Aid’s Closure is a Call to Action to Address Pharmacy Payment Model
A conversation with Douglas Hoey, RPh, MBA, CEO of NCPA, on the chain pharmacy’s announcement of a second Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
How AI Can Improve the Pharmacist’s Workload | NCPDP 2025
Stanley V. Campbell, Jr., CEO of EagleForce Associates, Inc., and Yi Deng, PhD, Senior Vice President of Engineering at EagleForce, explore real-world examples of AI giving time back to pharmacists.
AI’s Ability to Directly Impact Patient Outcomes | NCPDP 2025
Stanley V. Campbell, Jr., CEO of EagleForce Associates, Inc., and Yi Deng, PhD, Senior Vice President of Engineering at EagleForce, discuss how AI is being used to benefit patients.
Misconceptions Surrounding the Frictional PBM-Pharmacist Relationship
Antonio Ciaccia, President of 3 Axis Advisors, CEO of 46brooklyn Research, and pharmacy benefits expert, discusses the commonly circulated misconceptions about PBMs.
AI, Automation Can Help Reshape Pharmacy Patient Care | Asembia 2025
A conversation with Sarah Thomas and David Skomo of HealthDyne at Asembia’s AXS25 Summit.
The Importance of Health Care Equity in Specialty Pharmacy | Asembia 2025
A conversation with Shawn Griffin, MD, FAAFP, President and CEO of URAC, at Asembia’s AXS25 Summit.
AI Can Empower Community Pharmacists to Improve Patient Outcomes | Asembia 2025
A conversation with Harry Travis, BSPharm, President of the Travis Health Group, at Asembia’s AXS25 Summit.
Pharmacist Support Is Key to Retinal Therapy Success | Asembia 2025
A conversation with Casey Koch, PharmD, MBA, BCACP, clinical pharmacy coordinator at SelectHealth, at Asembia’s AXS25 Summit.
Rising Demand, New Indications Put GLP-1s in the Spotlight | Asembia 2025
A conversation with Becky Davis, principal at Charles River Associates, at Asembia’s AXS25 Summit.
How PBMs Gained Notoriety in the Prescription Drug Market
Expert on drug pricing and pharmacy benefits, Antonio Ciaccia joined Drug Topics to discuss how PBMs came to hold so much control of the pharmaceutical supply chain.
Pharmacists’ Role Amid Increased Drug Advertising on Social Media
Luke Turnock, PhD, discusses the role of pharmacists and medication counselors in addressing the challenges of increased direct-to-consumer drug advertising on social media.
The 3 Types of PBM Reform Aiming to Change the Pharmaceutical Market
Antonio Ciaccia, President of 3 Axis Advisors, CEO of 46brooklyn Research, and pharmacy benefits expert, discusses litigious, market-based, and legislative reform for pharmacy benefit managers.
The Impact of Increased Drug Advertising on Patients, Consumers
Expert in drug markets, Luke Turnock, PhD, joined Drug Topics to assess where he thinks recent trends in drug advertising will lead patients in the near-to-long-term future.
The Importance of Pharmacists in OTC Counseling Amid Opioid Crisis
Mark Garofoli, PharmD, MBA, BCGP, CPE, CTTS, discusses trends in over-the-counter pain medications amid the ongoing opioid emergency in the US.
Importance of Vaccination to Independent Pharmacy Profitability | AAP 2025
At AAP 2025, Greg Mitchell, owner of United Drug Superstore, discussed how retail pharmacies can leverage vaccine services to build long-term patient relationships.
What Pharmacists Can Learn From Disney’s Customer Service | AAP 2025
At AAP 2025, Mark Garofoli, PharmD, MBA, BCGP, CPE, CTTS, discussed how Disney’s approach to customer service can be applied in a community pharmacy setting.
Expert Discusses 3-Pronged Approach to Combat Measles Outbreaks
The 3-pronged strategy includes vaccination, isolation, and education.
Independent Pharmacies Must Expand Services to Stay Afloat | AAP 2025
At AAP 2025, Douglas Hoey, RPh, MBA, CEO of NCPA, discussed what pharmacies can do to increase revenue and avoid shutting their doors.
Pharmacists Play Crucial Role in Managing Women’s Heart Health
Katherine Tromp, PharmD, interim dean at Northeast Ohio Medical University College of Pharmacy, discusses how pharmacists can help prevent heart disease in women.
Measles Outbreak in Texas Continues to Grow, Expert Discusses Role of Pharmacist
Thanks to widespread vaccination, the country nearly eliminated measles, maintaining only about 63 cases per year between 2000 and 2019.
Pharmacist Counseling ‘Paramount’ in Use of OTC Pain Medications
Pain expert Mark Garofoli, PharmD, BCGP, CPE, CTTS, discussed the pharmacist’s role in managing patients’ use of OTC pain relief products.