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Over the Counter is a weekly podcast from Drug Topics, featuring insights from industry experts on the latest news, trends, and innovations in pharmacy. Episodes are released every Thursday afternoon and can be found at www.drugtopics.com/podcasts. 
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How TrumpRx Is Bringing Unprecedented Change to the Drug Supply Chain
04 December 2025

How TrumpRx Is Bringing Unprecedented Change to the Drug Supply Chain

John C. Goodman, PhD, joined Over the Counter to discuss TrumpRx and this presidential administration's plans for lowering drug prices in the years to come.
Why PSOs Are Paramount in Ensuring Safe Medications, Clinical Services
26 November 2025

Why PSOs Are Paramount in Ensuring Safe Medications, Clinical Services

Catie Stimmel, PharmD, joined Over the Counter to discuss the importance of patient safety organizations for the greater health care continuum.
How the Government Shutdown Impacted Pharmacy Industry Operations
20 November 2025

How the Government Shutdown Impacted Pharmacy Industry Operations

Rick Sage, executive vice president of innovation and standards at NCPDP, joined Over the Counter to discuss the lasting impacts of the government shutdown on pharmacy and how it affected industry processes heading into 2026.
Independent Pharmacies’ Current Hope for State, Federal PBM Reform
13 November 2025

Independent Pharmacies’ Current Hope for State, Federal PBM Reform

Dae Lee, PharmD, Esq, CPBS, and Lucas Morgan, Esq, joined Over the Counter to discuss both state and federal PBM reform heading into the new year.
Pharmacists’ Expanding Roles in Diabetes, Community Health Care
06 November 2025

Pharmacists’ Expanding Roles in Diabetes, Community Health Care

Clipper F. Young, PharmD, MPH, CDCES, BC-ADM, BCGP, joined Over the Counter to discuss pharmacists' roles in improving diabetes outcomes as well as reaching patients in their communities.
American Pharmacists Month: The Total Value in Pharmacies Expanding Clinical Offerings
30 October 2025

American Pharmacists Month: The Total Value in Pharmacies Expanding Clinical Offerings

Alyssa Mack, PharmD, joined Over the Counter during American Pharmacists Month to discuss how her pharmacy practice has put a focus on increasing clinical services.
American Pharmacists Month: How Community Pharmacy Innovation Relies on Expansion, Collaboration
23 October 2025

American Pharmacists Month: How Community Pharmacy Innovation Relies on Expansion, Collaboration

Steve Moore, PharmD, joined Over the Counter during American Pharmacists Month to discuss community pharmacy innovations, collaborations, and partnerships driving improved patient outcomes.
American Pharmacists Month: Pharmacy Education Adapting to Evolving Pharmacist Profession
16 October 2025

American Pharmacists Month: Pharmacy Education Adapting to Evolving Pharmacist Profession

Brad Phillips, PharmD, BCACP, joined Over the Counter during American Pharmacists Month to discuss the evolution of pharmacy education amid a rapidly growing expansion of pharmacists' clinical authority.
American Pharmacists Month: Technology Enables Better Patient Care, Pharmacy Growth
09 October 2025

American Pharmacists Month: Technology Enables Better Patient Care, Pharmacy Growth

Nicole Pezzino, PharmD, BCACP, BC-ADM, CDCES, joined Over the Counter during American Pharmacists Month to discuss the increased use of technology in pharmacy practice.
The Pharmacist’s Ability to Overcome Barriers, Expand Contraceptive Services
02 October 2025

The Pharmacist’s Ability to Overcome Barriers, Expand Contraceptive Services

Lissette Logan, PharmD, and Danielle Weaver, RPh, joined Over the Counter to discuss OvaryIt's PRISM platform and how it's helping pharmacists in rural communities provide contraceptive and family-planning services.