Ever have a vision for something but had to give up another passion to pursue it?

Mehrdad Hariri did just that!  Mehrdad joins the podcast to discuss how he sold his own small chain of pharmacies to pursue better initiatives to help improve pharmacy for both patients and smaller pharmacies using technology in different ways.  During the times of COVID, these are huge steps that can go a long way with making healthcare, and pharmacy, easier!

The text messaging service Merhdad created, RxReach is here:
https://www.rxreach.com/

BonaRx can be found here:
https://www.bonarx.com/

Episode 78 - Mehrdad Hariri Looks to Change Pharmacy Digitally Part 1

Mehrdad Hariri joins the podcast again to discuss two more of his digital innovations that can help bring pharmacy to the modern, and post COVID, world.

Merhdad's visionary insight can really change the way people interact with and use their local pharmacies, hopefully to make healthcare easier and more accessible to all.

https://www.alererx.com/
https://www.rxreach.com/

Episode 80- Mehrdad Hariri Looks to Change Pharmacy Digitally

Ever wonder why some generics cost so much?  Dr. Kyle McCormick and I dive into this topic as well as how his pharmacy, Blueberry Pharmacy, is changing the prices people pay for medication by NOT taking bill insurance.  Dr. McCormick has developed a pharmacy that can save people money and reduce the impact on insurance by PBM games like spread pricing.

We dive into the weeds here and even talk about how generic Truvada has drastically dropped in price and how to buy it (safely and legally) for substantially less as well as other drugs like Vesicare (solifenacin).

You can find Blueberry Pharmacy (and some great breakdowns of drug pricing) here: https://blueberrypharmacy.com/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/blueberry-pharmacy/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BlueberryPharmacy/reviews/?ref=page_internal

Episode 83 - Rethinking Generic Medication Pricing with Blueberry Pharmacy

Ever wonder what went through a government officials head during the COVID-19 vaccine rollout?

Dr. Myriam Shaw Ojeda joins to the podcast to describe some of the insights she learned from helping get the COVID-19 vaccines into the the arms of Ohioans by with pharmacies and the Ohio Governor Mike DeWine's office.

Ohio's COVID-19 Dashboard (This has a lot of useful info and shareable content): https://coronavirus.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/covid-19/home
https://coronavirus.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/covid-19/health-equity

Ohio Vaccine Lottery: https://ohiovaxamillion.com/

Episode 87 - What a Vaccine Rollout Looks Like with Dr. Myriam Shaw Ojeda

Seems like a lot of states are setting their sites on reigning in PBMs after the landslide that was Rutledge v. PCMA.  Now Michigan is no exception!

Dr. Heather Christensen, the President of Michigan Pharmacists Association, joins the podcast to discuss Michigan House Bill 4348 and what it looks to do to help it's citizens and pharmacy tackle the blight on the state that is PBMs.

Michigan House Bill 4348: http://www.legislature.mi.gov/documents/2021-2022/billintroduced/House/pdf/2021-HIB-4348.pdf

Join Michigan Pharmacists Association here: https://michiganpharmacists.org/

Connect with Dr. Christensen here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/heather-christensen-20902715/

Episode 89 - Michigan Takes on PBMs

We all know that the payment methods for prescription medications needs fixed.  Alabama has passed a law that aims to do just that, in many ways.

Bobby Giles, the Government Affairs Director for the Alabama Pharmacists Association, joins the podcast to describe how Alabama passed comprehensive PBM reform with one bill that could change the landscape of pharmacy and prescription payments in their state.

This is a must listen to episode for any in pharmacy, patient advocates and legislators because we discuss how to tackle these complex issues, while side stepping ERISA complexities while relying on current SCOTUS precedents.

Alabama Pharmacists Association: https://www.aparx.org/

SB 227 as we discussed can be found and summarized here: https://www.aparx.org/page/24#:~:text=In%20summary%2C%20the%20law%20prohibits,than%20other%20in%20network%20pharmacies.

https://cdn.ymaws.com/www.aparx.org/resource/resmgr/apa_advocate_enewsletter/sb227-enrolled_finalized_ver.pdf

Episode 90 - Alabama Wrangles PBMs

This week I go solo to discuss the recent news about the Ohio and Mississippi Centene lawsuits and settlements, as well as diving into the amount of lobbying and campaign contributions that Centene has made that may have lead to quick settlements with more to come.

Referenced Centene news:
https://www.dispatch.com/story/news/2021/06/14/centene-to-settle-ohio-medicaid-lawsuit-attorney-general-dave-yost/7679946002/

https://www.healthcaredive.com/news/centene-shells-out-143m-to-settle-pbm-disputes-in-ohio-mississippi/601773/

https://www.wsj.com/articles/centene-settles-with-ohio-and-mississippi-over-pharmacy-benefits-practice-11623696287

Centene Open Secrets: https://www.opensecrets.org/orgs/centene-corp/recipients?id=D000024670

Episode 92 - Centene, Centene, Centene

When it comes to prescription drug prices, it can feel like the prices are made up and the copays don't matter.  Pharmacist Nate Hux is helping to change that with Freedom Pharmacy and Pickerington Pharmacy.

Freedom Pharmacy and Pickerington Pharmacy are both owned by Nate Hux but together help patients optimize what they pay for medications in what is a completely unique setup for pharmacies, unlike any other in America.  Nate doesn't just talk about his business but also his path top get here (which involves working for some of the most well known chains) and how this model helps him find a fulfillment and happiness he never before had in practicing pharmacy.

Honestly, this is a must listen for pharmacists with several great takeaways.  

Articles that Freedom Pharmacy and Nate have been highlighted and quoted in:
https://www.dispatch.com/story/news/2021/06/02/ohio-consumers-have-new-choice-pharmacy-eliminating-middlemen-pbms-health-insurers-columbus/5176132001/
https://www.dispatch.com/videos/news/2021/06/02/one-pharmacist-two-pharmacies-operate-pickerington-lower-drug-costs/7474609002/
https://www.pharmacytoday.org/article/S1042-0991(21)00299-1/fulltext

Business of Pharmacy podcast:
https://anchor.fm/bizofpharmpod

Episode 93 - Rethinking Pharmacy Models and Payment Structures with Nate Hux

We all know that drug prices are high and can at times be dubiously marketed.  On this episode we dive in some of what author Gerald Posner found while writing his book Pharma: Greed, Lies, and the Poisoning of America.

This episode was super refreshing to me to see that an investigative journalist, with a great history and reputation, would spend years diving into the world of prescription drugs and help confirm and highlight what many pharmacists have been discussing amongst themselves for years.

I highly recommend you read the book Pharma, which can be found here: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/pharma-gerald-posner/1132188912?ean=9781501152030

Senator Grassley's drug pricing bill can be found here: https://www.grassley.senate.gov/news/news-releases/grassley-introduces-updated-prescription-drug-pricing-reduction-act-2020

The Rodney Dangerfield reference is from the movie Back to School and is found in this video at about 2 minutes in: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uSLscJ2cY04

Episode 94 - Pharma with Gerald Posner

Community pharmacy is a vital asset to the surrounding areas and something I have been a passionate advocate for my whole life.

On this episode, we interview Grant Harting who wrote the book, "How to Escape Retail Pharmacy Hell".  This book was written to help the community pharmacists who have seen large corporations ruin and decay community pharmacy to what it is today.

Book:
https://www.amazon.com/How-Escape-Retail-Pharmacy-Hell-ebook/dp/B08Y7QYCSG/ref=sr_1_2?crid=K0FZOSF79ZG7&dchild=1&keywords=how+to+escape+retail+pharmacy+hell&qid=1627292283&sprefix=how+to+escape+retail+%2Caps%2C210&sr=8-2

Facebook Group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1160145524458415/

Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/GrantHarting

Twitter:
https://twitter.com/Grant_Harting

Episode 95 - How to Escape Retail Pharmacy Hell with Grant Harting

Aduhelm, is it worth it?

We discuss this new and extremely costly mediation with Dr. Jared Stroud.  Not only is he a pharmacist, he also is a physician who works in geriatrics. This make him particularly knowledgeable on this topic and a unique insight most healthcare professionals may not have

Episode 96 - Is Aduhelm Worth It with Jared Stroud, MD, PharmD

Everyone hates PBMs, especially PBM CEOs who think the system is corrupt.

A.J. Loiacono, CEO of Capital Rx, joins the podcast to describe the issues he sees with most PBMs, why Capital Rx is different, and how he would help fix drug prices and lower costs for businesses and consumers, alike.

A.J. holds nothing back and this truly is a must listen until the end because he keeps bringing the fire throughout!

Find Capital Rx here: https://www.cap-rx.com/
Find A.J. Loiacono here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/capitalrx/
Find the FTC issue A.J. refers to here: https://www.ftc.gov/tips-advice/competition-guidance/guide-antitrust-laws/single-firm-conduct/tying-sale-two-products

File complaints about PBMs with the FTC here: https://www.ftc.gov/contact

Episode 97 - A PBM CEO Explains Everything with A.J. Loiacono of Captial Rx

Whenever a pharmacist runs for office, there's usually a good back story that finally made them take the leap from pharmacist to political candidate.

Shane Abbott is no exception.  Always humble in his demeanor, Shane decided to run for a soon to be vacant Florida House seat after years of being pushed by his friends along with years of advocating for the profession and patients.  Shane is a down to Earth person, who is truly looking to make things better in Florida and drive down state spending.

www.VoteShaneAbbott.com

https://www.facebook.com/abbottforflorida

3 Axis Advisors report on Florida Medicaid: https://www.3axisadvisors.com/projects/2020/1/29/sunshine-in-the-black-box-of-pharmacy-benefits-management

Episode 98 - Florida Pharmacist Shane Abbott Runs for House District 5

The Cynical Pharmacist joins to the podcast to discuss the background behind one of his more controversial posts and how the system that is error reporting in pharmacy could be fixed.

This is a very insightful episode, with a few good dark humor jokes thrown in.  

The Ohio Pharmacist Workload Study that may help lead to the reformation of pharmacy in that state: https://www.pharmacy.ohio.gov/Documents/Pubs/Reports/PharmacistWorkloadSurvey/2020%20Pharmacist%20Workload%20Survey.pdf

The Cynical Pharmacist page: https://www.facebook.com/TheCynicalPharmacist

Episode 99 - The Cynical Pharmacist and Errors

There's a surprise to start this episode.

Some of what we discuss is how pharmacy should look to change in the very near future, the adventures around recording 100 episodes, favorite guests, thank you's and the guests that never were.

Also: join your state pharmacy associations and organizations.  They need your support now more than ever as major changes are being discussed in many states with regards to pharmacy.  Find yours here: https://naspa.us/member-directories/

Episode 100 - The 100th Episode

Ever wonder why EpiPens cost so much and why there is a less expensive version?

Nude Pharma CEO Stanley Warren (aka Pharmacy Stan) joins the podcast to discuss this issue and how he plans to bring to market a drastically less expensive version.  We dive into some of the politics as to why EpiPen prices got so out of control, issues he has faced bringing an alternative to the market and why he started a pharmaceutical company in the middle of a pandemic.

www.nudepharma.com

www.pharmacystan.com

Stan's LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pharmacystan/

Epispde 102 - Nude Pharma with Pharmacy Stan

In this final episode of a 3 part series, Ohio Pharmacists Association Executive Director Ernie Boyd and Ohio Medicaid Director Maureen Corcoran both testify to the Ohio Joint Medicaid Oversight Committee about the issues they are seeing, or have not seen, with the role of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) in the Ohio Medicaid program.

https://ohiochannel.org/video/ohio-joint-medicaid-oversight-committee-10-27-2021

https://www.jmoc.state.oh.us/meetings

SPECIAL EPISODE - OPA's Ernie Boyd & Medicaid Director Maureen Corcoran Testify to the Ohio JMOC

Ever wonder why more medications can't be reused and given to other patients, if properly stored and protected?

Dr. Elizabeth Lindquist wondered the same thing and set out to change the laws in her state of Illinois.  With the early 2022 implementation of a drug repository program in Illinois upon us, Dr. Lindquist discusses what lead her to this cause and how she helped create this program, with lots of help from others.  This is an inspiring story that could easily be better implemented in many states and save millions of dollars of waste, if properly utilized.

Illinois Drug Repository Program:
https://www.ilrxdrugrepository.org/

States with drug repository porgrams:
https://www.ncsl.org/research/health/state-prescription-drug-return-reuse-and-recycling.aspx?fbclid=IwAR1smnELKzunMSK-dC0FEX1_ONcv4_InlzclWytw-wzAzXz4woy1bLqnOSU

Dr. Lindquist's website:
https://www.elizabethlindquist.com/

Dr. Lindquist's Twitter: @EALindquist
https://twitter.com/EALindquist

Episode 113 - Illinois' Drug Repository Program with Dr. Elizabeth Lindquist

Why can't patients get a medication that will work for them without jumping through hoops? Why can't they buy them OTC from the pharmacy?

This is the premise that prompted Dr. James Lott to start Scripted.co and help provide an answer to this common healthcare problem that results in mountains of wasteful or extra spending in healthcare.  Why can't the pharmacist use their knowledge of medications, easy to diagnose tools and even patient specific information to provide a cost effective option for patients without sending them away to other very expensive options, or even cause them to not get care at all?

Here is the article Dr. Lott wrote for Crain's Chicago:
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/opinion/illinois-can-save-millions-making-meds-over-counter

Here is the company he helped start to answer this simple, yet currently complex, question in healthcare: 
https://www.scripted.co/

Episode 114 - Making Prescriptions OTC with Dr. James Lott

If pharmacies are able to test people for COVID, and pharmacists are the drug experts, why can't they prescribe treatments for COVID?

Richard Harris, PharmD, MD, MBA joins the podcast to discuss why he believes pharmacists should be able to prescribe for COVID treatments, and more disease states.  Dr. Harris is a unique voice because he has dual doctoral degrees in healthcare and truly believes healthcare needs to be more collaborative and less competitive to more effectively and efficiently treat patients needs.

Sign the Change.org petition that Dr. Harris, and past guest, Dr. Lott started here:
https://www.change.org/p/let-pharmacists-prescribe-covid-pills-to-save-lives-letusprescribe

Find Dr. Harris' podcast Strive for Great Health here: https://www.theghwellness.com/podcast/

Connect with Dr. Harris on Linkedin here:
https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6884264750797127680/

Connect with Dr. Harris on Instagram here:
https://www.instagram.com/drharrismd/

Episode 115 - Why a MD Think Pharmacists Should Prescriber for COVID with Dr. Richard Harris

Have you ever had a system stand in your way that the solution could be just empowering the other person?

Clozapine is medication that has it's own REMS program, and for good reason, but at what point does delaying the patient access due to this program cause more harm than it does protect them?  Krista Samimi joins the podcast to discuss a recent experience she had with the Clozapine REMS program and a pharmacist, that she luckily was able to get solved before she ran out of medication.

If nothing else, this episode shows why pharmacists need to be better empowered to help patients, given most do not feel that way these days.

See more of Krista's clozaril story here:
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/krista-samimi_mentalhealth-bipolar-entrepreneur-activity-6884877518923550720-Uh5Y

Follow Krista here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/krista-samimi/

Join or follow NAMI here:
https://nami.org/Home

Episode 116 - Clozaril From the Patient Side of the Counter with Krista Samimi

Why is it that pharmacists only have one license to practice in most states? 

Dr. Vladimir Yurukov joins the podcast to discuss his recent passing of the Advanced Practice Pharmacist licensure in California and what that allows him to do as a pharmacist and provider in that state.  A few  other states offer this, but the majority do not and Dr. Yurukov feels this needs to change so that pharmacists are better recognized and utilized for the clinical knowledge we have and impact we can make on patients care and lives.

You can find out more about this Advanced Practice Pharmacist license in California here:
https://cpha.com/ce-events/certificate-training-programs/app/

You can follow Dr. Yurukov here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/vladimir-yurukov-pharmd-bcps-aph-rph-2385164/recent-activity/shares/

Episode 117 - California Advance Practice Pharmacist License with Dr. Vladimir Yurukov

"if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain" - Matthew 17:20

Dr. Jade Ranger joins the podcast to dive into what motivated her to write a book titled, "Mustard Seed Mentality".  We discuss how having faith the size of a mustard seed helped her and her husband open an independent pharmacy even while having kids to take care of and become a success.  Dr. Ranger is not a "normal" pharmacist and it shines through in this episode! From her passion about mentoring students from her alma mater of Hampton to caring about her small town and helping work to save the restaurants there, she is an inspirational pharmacist that we can all learn from.

Buy "Mustard Seed Mentality" here:
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/mustard-seed-mentality-dr-jade-l-ranger/1140158758

Support The Prescription Shoppe and find them here:
https://www.tpsva.com/

Episode 118 - The Mustard Seed Mentality with Dr. Jade Ranger

Have you ever wondered why Medicare Part D has so many clawbacks?

Say no more!  The amazing folks at 3 Axis Advisors put together an amazing study that highlights this, how to fix it and do it with some amazingly easy to understand graphics!  Dr. Ben Link and Dr. Matthew Wine are amazing guests and researchers on this episode who will give you the quick and dirty on their latest major report AND some actionable steps to fix it.  What's the point of bringing problems to light if you don't have solutions?

Link to the study discussed in most of the podcast:
https://www.3axisadvisors.com/projects/2022/3/7/deserving-of-better-how-american-seniors-are-paying-for-misaligned-incentives-within-medicare-part-d-3aa

Link to other 3 Axis Advisors work:
https://www.3axisadvisors.com/projects

Link to the 46 Brooklyn podcast:
https://www.46brooklyn.com/podcast

Where to find Dr. Link and Dr. Wine, personally:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminjslink/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-wine-pharmd-mba-96092944/

Medicare Part D Explainer from Kaiser Family Foundation:
https://www.kff.org/medicare/fact-sheet/an-overview-of-the-medicare-part-d-prescription-drug-benefit/

The 46 Brooklyn Copaxone study:
https://www.46brooklyn.com/research/2020/8/12/copaxone

Orange book:
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cder/ob/index.cfm

Episode 120 - Deserving of Better Medicare with 3 Axis Advisors

Ever wonder why certain prescriptions are branded and brought to market the way they are?

Janice MacLennan joins the podcast to share some of her insight from years of working with big pharmaceutical companies and helping them bring new medications to market.  With her book titled, "Brand Planning for the Pharmaceutical Industry" MacLennan has proven her expertise in this field and literally written the book on it.

You can find her book here: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/31870055-brand-planning-for-the-pharmaceutical-industry

Episode 121 - Prescription Brand Planning with Janice MacLennan

President Biden wants to expand the role of pharmacists to help combat the pandemic, and possibly going forward.

The American Medical Association opposes anything that doesn't drive revenue to their pockets and thus opposes better access to healthcare for all Americans.

Gerald Harmon, please learn what pharmacists do and how we can help.

Biden administration test-to-treat plan:
https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2022/03/08/fact-sheet-biden-administration-launches-nationwide-test-treat-initiative-ensuring-rapid-on-spot-access-lifesaving-covid-treatments.html

AMA Statement:
https://www.ama-assn.org/press-center/press-releases/ama-statement-administration-s-test-treat-covid-19-plan

APhA Statement:
https://www.pharmacist.com/About/Newsroom/apha-house-of-delegates-calls-for-removal-of-barriers-to-access-to-pharmacist-provided-patient-care-services

NACDS statement:
https://www.nacds.org/news/nacds-statement-on-ama-criticism-of-pharmacys-role-in-covid-antivirals/

ASHP applauding Biden's plan:
https://www.ashp.org/news/2022/03/07/ashp-applauds-administrations-focus-on-covid-test-to-treat-opioid-treatment-in-state-of-the-union

CATO institute statement:
https://www.cato.org/blog/ama-statement-test-treat-does-not-align-well-patients-interests

IDSE Statement:
https://www.idse.net/Covid-19/Article/07-20/AMA-PharmDs-Face-Off-Over-Test-to-Treat/66440

Proof that the AMA does trust pharmacists to handle medications and provide guidance:
https://www.ashp.org/-/media/assets/policy-guidelines/docs/endorsed-documents/endorsed-documents-AMA-APhA-ASHP-COVID-19.pdf

SPECIAL EPISODE - The AMA Statement on the Biden Test-to-Treat Plan

"The physician is going in my little black book of people I'd never let treat me!"

What pharmacist hasn't said this before?  Professional shaming at it's finest!  Well this episode we discuss why that leads to bad healthcare and a toxic environment with Brandon Dyson of tl;dr Pharmacy.  

You might think why is this on a politics podcast?  Well if we want to expand scope of adequate providers with an aging population (eyes AMA) then we need to have better respect and understanding for what we all do, know our own limits and practice to them.

You can find tl;dr pharmacy here:
https://www.tldrpharmacy.com/

Connect with Dr. Dyson here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-dyson-pharmd-bcop-bcps-3aa89633/

Read the article that prompted this here:
https://www.tldrpharmacy.com/content/the-epidemic-of-professional-shaming?utm_sq=gou3b31v27&utm_source=LinkedIn&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=Brandon+Dyson&utm_content=Own+Blog+Posts

Episode 124 - Why to Stop Professional Shaming with Dr. Brandon Dyson

Ever wonder why compounding prescription have so many regulations?

This is in large part no thanks to the issues that arose from the New England Compounding Center.  Dr. Peter Koshland and Jim Hrncir, specialized compounding pharmacy owners, speak to some of these major issues and what has arisen out of the regulations put in place by the FDA that may actually limit patient care.

This is a great deep dive episode in a specialized niche of pharmacy that all pharmacists are trained on in school, but many never took the extra step with.  Jim and Peter share some great concerns and bring up great questions about where and who should be regulating the specialized and important niche of compounding pharmacy.

FDA Laws: https://www.fda.gov/drugs/human-drug-compounding/compounding-laws-and-policies

Good Compounding info and site: https://compounding.com/

Dr. Koshland's pharmacy: https://www.koshlandpharm.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterkoshland/

Jim's Pharmacy: https://lascolinaspharmacy.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-hrncir-rph-8564711a/

Episde 125 - The FDA and Limits with Compounding Pharmacy

Empowering women at work is important, especially in pharmacy where it is majority women.

Dr. Jerrica Dodd, Founder of PharmaSis Magazine, joins the podcast to discuss her magazine endeavor and why she is so passionate about focusing on women in pharmacy.  Her passion and knowledge of the issues is unrivaled and worth the listen!

PharmaSis Magazine: https://www.pharmasismag.com/

PharmaSis Magazine on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pharmasismagazine

Connect with Dr. Dodd: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjdodd/

Episode 126 - Empowering Women in Pharmacy with PharmaSis

Do you know what the Right Drug Dose Now Act is?

ASHP Strategic Initiatives Associate Dr. Bayli Larson joins the podcast to discuss HR 6875, also known as the Right Drug Dose Now Act, which was introduced by Representatives Eric Swalwell from California and Tom Emmer of Minnesota.  This bill can help save patients and clinicians the time, energy and money it takes to get patients on more accurate doses of their medications sooner by using pharmacogenomics.

You can read the bill itself here:
https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/6875/text?r=1&s=1

Here is another brief and easier to read overview here: https://www.insideprecisionmedicine.com/topics/precision-medicine-topic/policy-legislation/right-drug-dose-now-act-should-help-implement-better-precision-medicine/

ASHP shares their stance here:
https://www.ashp.org/-/media/assets/advocacy-issues/docs/GRD-GTMRx-Letter-of-Support-Right-Drug-Dose-Now-Act.pdf

Find your representative here:
https://www.house.gov/representatives/find-your-representative

Editor for this episode: Keaton Higgins

Episode 127 - Right Drug Dose  Now Act with ASHP

Cabenuva seemed to be a cure for adherence issues while treating HIV, so why is accessing it so hard?

Dr. Carly Floyd joins the podcast to discuss issues with Cabenuva billing that has negatively impacted many patients, providers and clinics around the US.  What seems like it should be simple approval process has turned into a medical billing nightmare that limits patients access, costs some clinics to lose money and has been a major issue with how we treat HIV.  Increased opacity is never good in healthcare billing.

Join AAHIVM here:
https://aahivm.org/

Read more on Cabenuva issues here: 
https://aahivm.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Long-Acting-ARVs-_Final-2-25-21_PDF.pdf

https://www.floridahealth.gov/diseases-and-conditions/aids/adap/_documents/FINAL5BarrierstoLA-ARVsResourceSheetforProviders.pdf

http://aidsnet.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/3-cabenuva-nov-19-2021-version.pdf

Reach out to Dr. Floyd here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlycloudfloyd/

Episode 128 - Issues with Cabenuva Billingand Access withDr.Carly Floyd

Have you ever noticed that many chain pharmacies look like fast food restaurants?

Well, the pharmacist behind the counter probably feels the same way.

Dr. Anaïs Mennuti and Kim Kessler are launching a documentary to show the world just what community pharmacy working conditions are like.  These to amazing women are about to set the pharmacy world on fire with this and wholeheartedly have this podcast's support!

Watch this then use the links below: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Qsy6blbv4qDFW5GP8ufHDrPqhShVn2rg/view?ts=62bd0177

Help FUND them here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/shots-with-that

Find them at the links below!
Website: https://www.wouldyoulikeshotswiththat.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shotswiththat
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ShotsWithThat (@ShotsWithThat)
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shotswiththat/?hl=en

Episode 129 - Would You Like Shots With That?

Gabriel Levitt, President of PharmacyChecker.com, joins the podcast to discusses recently proposed legislation and how it could impact prescription drug importation from other countries and medication prices.

You can find the article Mr. Levitt wrote for The Hill here: https://thehill.com/opinion/healthcare/3607840-murrays-drug-bill-includes-a-poison-pill-for-prescription-imports/

The bill referenced here: https://www.murray.senate.gov/senator-murray-lands-historic-bipartisan-agreement-to-allow-drug-importation-from-canada/

Pharmacy Checker: https://www.pharmacychecker.com/

Gabriel Levitt: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabriellevitt/

Prescription Justice: https://prescriptionjustice.org/

Episode 130 - Prescription Importation and FDASLA with Gabriel Levitt

Have you ever been asked to stay late or work off the clock?

That's a bad idea in pharmacy!  It could result in serious legal action if an error occurs and that could leave you without the safety net of insurance.  

Peter Cohron of Pharmacy Law Source joins me to discuss this very topic, which is perfect since he is a pharmacist and a lawyer!  Find some ways to connect with him below.

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Episode 67 - Should Pharmacists Work Extra with Pharmacy Law Source

The podcast that focuses on the political side of pharmacy.
We will tackle the big and hot topics in the pharmacy world and discuss how they have become what they are and provide calls to action.  Our guests include pharmacists with professional areas of practice that cover the topic up for discussion or people with extensive knowledge of the topic.  Occasionally, there might even be a politician who joins us.

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