Total Pharmacy Podcasts

From the COVID-19 pandemic through state-by-state expansion of scope, pharmacists have tapped into a variety of their clinical skills to bolster patient outcomes in their communities.

As contraceptive care services remain fragmented across many US states, pharmacists are seemingly rising as key touch points for women’s health management and various types of reproductive care.

With disruptive PBMs rising in the marketplace amid constant calls for lowering drug prices, companies such as WriteWise are positioned to revolutionize the way patients access their pharmacy benefits.

Pooja Babbrah, executive vice president of strategy and industry alignment at NCPDP, joined Drug Topics to discuss the power of pharmacy standards in helping patients, pharmacists, and more.

Chris Bell, JD, vice president of business operations at API Warehouse, discusses proactive approaches in preventing fraudulent threats and staying compliant with DSCSA.

Calvin Hunsicker, founder & chief product officer at SureCost, discusses ongoing pharmacy procurement challenges in 2025 and how his company is helping businesses tackle common obstacles.

While the new guidelines are reserved for critical care pharmacists in the ICU, they can be applied to other practice areas, highlighting the crucial role pharmacists play in health care.

After experiencing tragedy in his personal life, Bil Schmidtknecht was led to join the community of independent pharmacists and industry advocates calling for PBM reform across both aisles.

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.

With the company’s dedication to providing crucial data for pharmacy stakeholders, IQVIA’s Lead Research Director Michael Kleinrock discussed the current trends in patients’ medication use.

Tom DePietro, PharmD, owner of DePietro’s Pharmacy in Dunmore, Pennsylvania, discussed his experience as an independent pharmacy owner working under the thumb of pharmacy benefit managers.

Kevin is joined by Dr. Thea Blystone, PharmD for a talk about finding fulfillment and satisfaction in the pharmacy world, plus how to find balance between serving others and having time for yourself.

Chuck Waters, vice president of marketing, communications, and data strategy at American Pharmacies, shared why collaboration is so important for the company’s annual APEX event.

Drug Topics wraps up a great week in Las Vegas at McKesson ideaShare.

Drug Topics has been on site at McKesson ideaShare this week! Check out this podcast to hear a few of the things we've experienced, and what we've learned so far.

Don Arthur, RPh, discusses what lays ahead in independent pharmacy, from clinical care to success stories.

Mark Szilagyi, co-owner and pharmacist at Gateway Pharmacy, a member of the Good Neighbor Pharmacy network, joins Drug Topics to discuss the role his pharmacy plays in his Phoenixville, Pennsylvania community.

Micah Lansford, owner and pharmacist at Roden-Smith Pharmacy, a member of the Good Neighbor Pharmacy network, joins Drug Topics to discuss the role his pharmacy plays in his Clovis, New Mexico community.

Marisa Fader, Vice President of Bushard's Pharmacy and Apothecary, a member of the Good Neighbor Pharmacy network, joins Drug Topics.

Lani Bertrand, RPh, joins the latest episode of Over The Counter to discuss the role of technology in easing burnout during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Learn more about the ins and outs of pharmacy ownership from the experts at First Financial Bank.

As part of our ThoughtSpot 2021 podcast series, guest host Jenni Zilka, President of Good Neighbor Pharmacy, leads a conversation on global trends in independent pharmacy across the US and Europe.

As part of our ThoughtSpot 2021 podcast series, guest host Dr. Lonie Haynes leads the conversation with diversity experts on how pharmacists can work to reduce health disparities.

This special Over the Counter episode, brought to you by Total Pharmacy® and Omega Pharmacy Group, dives into how to navigate the business of independent pharmacy and get ahead of key policy changes.

In this world of shrinking margins, this topic should be at the topic of every independent pharmacist’s list.

In a recent podcast with First Financial Bank (FFB), Bob Graul and Drew Hegi of the Pharmacy Lending Division share insights into the keys to success for first-time and multiple store ownership.