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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.

In this episode, host Taylor Watterson, PharmD, PhD, welcomes Josie Quick, CPhT-Adv, CSPT, BUS, an advanced certified pharmacy technician with over 20 years of experience.

As Walgreens senior director of immunizations, Samantha Picking, PharmD, delved into the evolution of pharmacies’ immunization services as well as their dedication to vaccine uptake.

Pharmacists play a key role in guiding patients on GLP-1 and dual agonist therapies, supporting safe use, managing adverse effects, and promoting long-term treatment success.

With a myriad of non-traditional pharmacy roles on the rise, Ashley Kay Pendrick, PharmD, owner of Prosper Rx Consulting, provided insights into the opportunities at hand for US pharmacists.

This episode explores the often-overlooked impact of grief on patients and pharmacy staff, highlighting the vital role pharmacists play in recognizing emotional health needs and providing compassionate support.

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.

This episode highlights how being intentional about adding value strengthens relationships and shapes effective leadership in everyday situations.

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.

This episode introduces the hosts and explores key legal issues facing independent pharmacies, including PBM terminations and state board compliance.

Amid increased advancements in diabetes management, Diana Isaacs, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP, BC-ADM, CDCES, discussed how these developments are currently impacting the delivery of insulin.

Seven major clinical trials reveal semaglutide’s expanding benefits beyond glucose control, showing promise in kidney, heart, liver, vascular, and obesity-related outcomes.

With federal reform continuing to stall, Drug Topics caught up with Iowa State Representative Brett Barker, PharmD, to discuss how his state is regulating pharmacy benefit managers.

In this episode, Natalie DiPietro Mager, PharmD, PhD, MPH, speaks with Lindsey Ferraro, PharmD, associate professor of pharmacy practice at Ohio Northern University.

Following his presentation at the American Diabetes Association’s 85th Scientific Sessions, Jon Easter caught up with Drug Topics to discuss the pharmacists’ role in diabetes management.

As state-level PBM reform heats up amid dire situations for many retail pharmacies, Walgreens Chief Pharmacy Officer Rick Gates joins Drug Topics to discuss ongoing industry challenges.

This episode explores how pharmacists can navigate their careers with clarity and purpose by grounding themselves in their professional oath, organizational mission, and core values.

With the emergence of increased GLP-1 use and alternative PBM models, Morgan Lee, PhD, MPH, CPH, and Scott Halperin, PharmD, joined Drug Topics to discuss current trends in drug benefit design.

Amid the continuously evolving role of pharmacists in today’s health care landscape, independent owners like Amina Abubakar, PharmD, AAHIVP, are advancing the profession through innovation.

Marta Wosinska, PhD, and Joey Mattingly, PharmD, MBA, PhD, joined Drug Topics to help us understand how pharmaceutical tariffs could potentially impact the pharmacy industry.

In this episode, Natalie DiPietro Mager, PharmD, PhD speaks with David Bright, PharmD, MBA, professor at Ferris State University College of Pharmacy.

In this episode of the podcast, Shawn and Jesse discuss the benefits of being easy to do business with.

In a world where drug shortages are one of the most pressing issues for pharmacy businesses, there are certain tools making a significant difference in helping patients access their drugs at the pharmacy.

During Viral Hepatitis Awareness Month, Jeff Goad, PharmD, MPH, joined Over the Counter to discuss hepatitis vaccines and the common trends pharmacists in this space should keep in mind.

NBC News Medical Analyst Vin Gupta, MD, joins Drug Topics at NCPDP 2025 to discuss the technological evolution of the pharmacy profession.

Dae Lee, PharmD, Esq, CPBS and Lucas Morgan, Esq, discuss PBM and board of pharmacy enforcement actions, trends in PBM audits, and more.

President of 3 Axis Advisors and CEO of 46brooklyn Research joins Drug Topics to discuss nuances surrounding pharmacy benefit managers and the way they are perceived in the public eye.

In this episode of the podcast, Natalie DiPietro Mager, PharmD, PhD, sits down with Jasmine Cutler, PharmD, CPh.