Total Pharmacy Interviews

Kristen Jones, PharmD, discusses leadership strategies in pharmacy management that prioritize emotional intelligence and communication for enhanced team performance and patient care.

Pharmacy professionals evolve into strategic leaders, mastering emotional intelligence and management skills to navigate complex workplace dynamics and enhance patient care.

Kristen Jones, PharmD, discusses challenging traditional workplace paradigms by emphasizing the human element in pharmaceutical operations.

Kristen Jones, PharmD, discusses pharmacists as leaders at McKesson ideaShare 2025.

Michael Murphy, PharmD, MBA, provided insights on his research regarding pharmacy deserts, who they impact the most, and the methods needed to improve them in the US.

Brooklyn Morgan, PharmD, discusses the transformation of pharmacy practice from a regulatory model to a more flexible approach.

Thomas Sherrer, PharmD, emphasizes teamwork and technology in inventory management to enhance patient safety and reduce medication errors.

Thomas Sherrer, PharmD, advocates for a team-driven, tech-enhanced approach to pharmacy inventory management, boosting patient care and operational efficiency.

Brooklyn Morgan, PharmD, director of state policy at the National Alliance of State Pharmacy Associations, emphasizes the importance of making the pharmacist's voice heard.

Congressman Buddy Carter (R-GA) champions the PBM Reform Act of 2025, aiming to enhance drug price transparency and empower pharmacists in healthcare delivery.

Thomas Sherrer, PharmD, co-owner of Poole's Pharmacy, describes implementing multiple tracking methods to stay ahead of drug shortages.

Crystal Lennartz, president of Health Mart & Health Mart Atlas at McKesson, discusses challenges that independent pharmacies are facing in today's health care landscape.

Jeanine Singer, senior vice president of national and key accounts at McKesson, discusses the company's approach to empowering pharmacists and strengthening the community pharmacy ecosystem.

Through platforms like Health Mart Atlas, the company is providing pharmacies with tools to better understand their financial landscape.

Thomas Sherrer, PharmD, emphasizes the importance of a team-based approach to inventory control.

Buddy Carter, PBM, US Representative (R-GA), emphasizes the critical role of pharmacists, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, and advocates for provider status recognition.

A Patient Care Journey from a Pharmacist Perspective

Todd Sega, PharmD, MBA, managing director of Pharmacy at Innovaccer, discusses the company’s new platform, EQUIPP Copilot.

Alecia Lashier, chief automation officer and executive vice president at iA, discusses transformations in the pharmacy industry and how they’ve impacted pharmacists and their businesses.

TaQuina Warren, PharmD, owner of Focus Pharmacy in Smyrna, Delaware, explored the pharmacy profession from her perspective as an independent owner.

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

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

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.

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.

Johnny Garcia, Senior Director of Policy at the Pharmaceutical Care Management Association, discussed the role his company plays in the ongoing issue of rising drug prices.

Drug Topics discussed independent pharmacy advocacy and PBM reform on the state level with Miguel Rodriguez, Executive Vice President and general counsel for American Pharmacies.

Drug Topics discussed independent pharmacy advocacy and PBM reform on the federal level with Miguel Rodriguez, Executive Vice President and general counsel for American Pharmacies.

Kristen Hartzell, PharmD, Vice President of Clinical Services, RedSail Technologies, sat down with Drug Topics to discuss the RxCash+ tool designed to achieve fairer pricing on cash prescriptions for pharmacies and patients.

Tom DePietro, PharmD, owner of DePietro’s Pharmacy in Dunmore, Pennsylvania, talked about current movement toward PBM reform and his hopes for the future of pharmacy.

Tom DePietro, PharmD, owner of DePietro’s Pharmacy in Dunmore, Pennsylvania, shared his thoughts on how patients are treated within the drug supply chain.