Pharmacy Podcast Network

Connect with trusted community leaders
Understand concerns from the populations your serve and who the influencers are with the community and family units
Don’t preach – provide credible information and let them process it

Offer to do talks
Have discussion with organization leader and provide them with the facts they can use to reinforce messages

Luke can talk about access; distance to pharmacies; pharmacy deserts
Community health clinics, events, politicians events, etc.

Brigid Groves, PharmD, MS 
Mitch Rothholz, RPh, MBA, FAPhA
Lucas Berenbrok, PharmD, MS, BCACP, FAPhA 

Join Jason Callori and special guest Kim Stokell, Director of Consumer Health Marketing at Cardinal Health, as they dive deep into front-end optimization. This episode explores the importance of a well-designed and merchandised front-end space, how to identify your customer base and their health priorities, and the role of private label products in driving sales.
 Kim shares valuable insights on how to create a high-performing front end that enhances patient care, boosts profits, and positions your pharmacy as a trusted resource in your community. Learn about the latest trends in customer buying habits, the importance of community engagement, and how to achieve front-end success.

Want to break into sports pharmacy or design a career that truly excites you? 
In this episode, I sit down with Jessica, a sports pharmacist, consultant, and health content creator, to discuss how curiosity and strategic action unlocked her career potential.

We cover:
• What a sports pharmacist actually does and how they support athletes
• How to become a sports pharmacy consultant (even if you’re starting from scratch)
• Why community pharmacists can serve as ‘sports pharmacy hubs’ for athletes
• The #1 strategy to attract clients and grow your business
• How social media can open doors in pharmacy and sports medicine
• Overcoming fear and building a career by design

Resources:

👉  Connect with Jessica on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-beal-stahl-pharmd-994603140/
👉 FIP: Sports pharmacy practice and education: A global overview - https://selfcare.fip.org/publications/sports-pharmacy-practice-and-education-a-global-overview/
👉 International Sports Pharmacists Network has links and educational resources for specific countries - https://www.sportspharmacists.org/index.php
👉 U.S. Sports Pharmacy Group - https://www.ussportspharmacy.org/
👉 Anti-Doping Educational Resources - https://www.wada-ama.org/en/athletes-support-personnel/anti-doping-education 

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About me:
👉 Visit www.apma.website to learn how I teach pharmacists the role of genes in medication response inside the Australasian Precision Medicine Academy.
👉 Visit www.katrinaazer.com to find out more about my services.

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Follow me on social media:

➡️ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katrina-azer/
➡️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/katrina.azer/

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The PharmXcel Podcast is a show for pharmacists who want to connect with their career purpose and learn how to build a fulfilling career by addressing the opportunities and challenges that make us pharmacists—Pharmacists who signed up for pharmacy to help transform patient lives!

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Brigid Groves, PharmD, MS
Mitch Rothholz, RPh, MBA, FAPhA
Lucas Berenbrok, PharmD, MS, BCACP, FAPhA

Tools and techniques pharmacists can use to foster trust with patients regarding vaccines.

CDC is supporting partners to find and protect communities at risk through new investments and partnerships.

Leverage CDC’s Immunization and Vaccines for Children cooperative agreement to support efforts to identify and respond to areas with low vaccine coverage.
Public trust in pharmacists and pharmacy teams helps reinforce vaccine messages.
Collaboration with community leaders and influencers is crucial—messages must be evidence-based and credible.

"Walk the talk"—if you or a family member received concomitant vaccines, share your experience.


Example: "I received three vaccines at one visit (flu, COVID, and RSV), and I am here to talk about it (and I do)."



Engage with patients by listening rather than lecturing.
Acknowledge patient concerns and provide them with information to consider.
Vaccine hesitancy is not the same as being anti-vaccine—many patients are "vaccine contemplators."

Effectiveness Against Severe Outcomes


Updated vaccines (September 2023 – January 2024) have been effective against XBB lineage and the new JN.1 variant.



Waning Protection


Booster doses are recommended as vaccine effectiveness declines over time.



Population Variability


Effectiveness varies based on age, underlying health conditions, and other factors (e.g., immunocompromised individuals may experience different levels of protection).

Real-World Conditions


Effectiveness is measured under real-world conditions, factoring in vaccine type, dosage, and timing.



Monitoring & Updates


The CDC continuously tracks vaccine effectiveness to adjust recommendations as needed.

Measles: Cases reduced from hundreds of thousands annually to only 49 in 2021.
Polio: The U.S. has been polio-free since 1979.
Hepatitis B: Routine vaccination significantly reduces liver cancer risk.
Childhood Vaccinations:


100% reduction in cases of diphtheria, Hib, measles, mumps, polio, and rubella.
Influenza incidence reduced by 17%.



Overall Impact:


Childhood immunizations have averted over 24 million cases of vaccine-preventable diseases in the U.S.
Between 1994-2013, vaccinations prevented:


322 million cases of disease
21 million hospitalizations
732,000 deaths

Use immunization data to identify areas of low vaccine coverage.
Engage with local health departments to monitor vaccine-preventable disease trends.
Strengthen immunization programs to enhance outbreak response.
Encourage collaboration among healthcare providers—it shouldn’t matter who vaccinates, the goal is increasing immunization rates.

CDC is partnering with key organizations to strengthen vaccine conversations between providers and parents.

Start vaccine conversations early, targeting parents of infants and pregnant women.
Reduce hesitancy and improve access in community health centers.
Develop provider toolkits to address parental concerns during outbreaks.

CDC is working with local messengers and partners to stop vaccine myths.

New administration statements have increased vaccine doubts, making conversations harder.
There is no link between vaccines and autism, diabetes, or other diseases.
Investments in Public Trust:


Work with social media companies to promote trustworthy vaccine information.
Provide accessible, accurate vaccine data to policymakers.
Engage state and local health officials to counter misinformation effectively.

CDC aims to ensure that every community is protected through:

Data-driven strategies to identify vulnerable populations.
Expanding local resources to strengthen vaccination efforts.
Building a culture of immunization in healthcare settings.
Improving public communication on vaccines.
Enhancing partnerships to promote immunization initiatives.

Vaccines Save Lives – They prevent serious diseases and save millions of lives each year.
Rigorous Testing – Vaccines undergo extensive trials and continuous monitoring to ensure safety and effectiveness.
Community Immunity – Vaccination protects those who cannot be vaccinated, such as infants and immunocompromised individuals.
Combating Misinformation – Rely on credible sources for vaccine facts. Misinformation fuels fear and hesitation.
Mild Side Effects – Most side effects (e.g., sore arm, mild fever) are temporary. Severe side effects are extremely rare.
Consult Healthcare Providers – Encourage patients to ask healthcare professionals for reassurance.
Vaccines and Fertility – There is no evidence that vaccines, including COVID-19 vaccines, affect fertility.
Herd Immunity – High vaccination rates protect entire communities.
Rapid Vaccine Development Explained – COVID-19 vaccines were developed quickly due to unprecedented funding and collaboration—without compromising safety.
Long-Term Benefits – Vaccination prevents future outbreaks and contributes to long-term public health.

Provide accurate, evidence-based information.
Listen actively to patients' concerns.
Engage with community health workers to strengthen local vaccination efforts.

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Pharmacist Liability Insurance: Do you know if you are properly covered as a pharmacist? Have you even looked at your policy? Cord Pyles, with Pharmacist Mutual, helps us understand what to look for and ask for in a complete pharmacist liability policy. 

The "Pharmacy 50" Awards, recognizing the 50 Most Influential Leaders in Pharmacy, have officially been announced for 2024! This prestigious honor celebrates the most inspiring, innovative, and impactful figures in pharmacy who are driving advancements in patient care, business development, and industry reform.

Now in its fourth year, the Pharmacy 50 saw a record-breaking 30% increase in peer recognition, demonstrating the growing influence of pharmacists across multiple sectors, including Community Pharmacy, Long-Term Care, Specialty Pharmacy, Health System, Digital Health, and more.

Voting took place between November 15 and December 20, 2024, and this year's winners include some of the most distinguished names in the industry, with returning honorees and new leaders making their mark on pharmacy's evolving landscape.

Pharmacy 50 Class of 2024

(Listed by most votes)

Anthony V. Minniti, BScPharm, RPh, FACA






Jay Phipps, PharmD, MBA, FACA, FACVP






Dr. Nhu Truong, PharmD






Jeff Harrell, PharmD






Naveena Gorrepati, PharmD






Jeremy Counts, PharmD






Darshan Kulkarni, PharmD, Esq.






Shahida Choudhry, PharmD** (4-time winner)






April Nguyen, PharmD, RAC, MPH






Robin Barrett, PharmD






Cody R. Morcom, PharmD, BCPS, LSSGBC






Ethan Melillo, PharmD, CDOE






Randy McDonough, PharmD, MS, BCGP, BCPS, FAPhA






Chelsea Hustad, PharmD, CSP






Greg Reybold, Esq.






Renee Malarbi Rayburg, BPharm






Walter Oronsaye, PharmD, MS






Chidimma Gold Eneyo, PharmD






Jessica Beal-Stahl, PharmD






Tamar K. Lawful, PharmD, APh, CNGS






DeLon Canterbury, PharmD, BCGP






Frank Harvey, MBA






Mike Johnston, CPhT-Adv






Brent Edison, PharmD






Aleata Postell






Courtney B. Smith, PharmD, CSP, BCMTMS






Jennifer Morrison, PharmD






Katrina Azer, BPharm






Josh Pirestani






Bil Schmidtknecht






Ultan McGlone, PharmD






Katarina (Kati) Forbes, PharmD






Christopher Bowens, PharmD






Mahmoud Zegar, PharmD






Alexandra (Ally) LaStella, PharmD






Kunal Vyas






Jenny Bingham, PharmD






Shaun Jensen






Fiona Sartoretto Verna






Brandi Chane, PharmD






Jonathan Ogurchak, PharmD, CSP, CPHIMS






Jena Quinn, PharmD






Jordan Smith, PharmD, AAHIVP, CPGx






Chris Antypas, PharmD






Lorneka Joseph, PharmD






Derek Borkowski, PharmD






Sue Ojageer, PharmD, CPGx






Benjamin Jolley, PharmD






Anisha Patel, BPharm






Jeff Malone

Pharmacy 50 Awards Ceremony - January 29, 2025

The official awards ceremony will be hosted at the Pharmacy Podcast Network headquarters in Brownsville, PA. The event will feature:

A networking session at 2 PM ET






The Pharmacy 50 LIVE Stream at 3 PM ET, where winners will be highlighted and interviewed

Industry leaders, past winners, and special guests will be in attendance to celebrate the remarkable contributions of these pharmacy professionals.

The Pharmacy 50 Awards were created to recognize individuals who are pushing the boundaries of pharmacy care. From technology and advocacy to clinical services and business innovation, this year's winners represent the best of the best across the pharmacy profession.

"Each year, we see more pharmacists taking charge of their profession-leading change, innovating care models, and fighting for patient access. The Pharmacy 50 recognizes these change-makers and amplifies their voices," said Todd Eury, Founder of Pharmacy Podcast Network.

This year's Pharmacy 50 Awards were proudly sponsored by RxInsider and Independent Pharmacy Cooperative (IPC), whose ongoing support of the pharmacy industry continues to fuel growth and advocacy.

"RXinsider is thrilled to support the Pharmacy Podcast Network's Pharmacy50 Awards, celebrating the outstanding leaders and innovators shaping pharmacy. As a company committed to advancing pharmacy through education and innovation, RXinsider is honored to join this prestigious initiative that recognizes excellence and inspires progress." stated Gregory Cianfarani RPh, CEO of RxInsider.

"We're excited to celebrate the achievements of our peers and contribute to highlighting the individuals and organizations making a meaningful impact in the pharmacy community."

For more details about the Pharmacy 50 Awards, visit Pharmacy50.us

About Pharmacy Podcast Network (PPN)
Pharmacy Podcast Network is the leading media platform dedicated to pharmacy professionals, offering thought leadership, industry insights, and expert-driven content through podcasts, webinars, and live events. Since its founding in 2009, PPN has been the voice of pharmacy, covering community pharmacy, specialty pharmacy, digital health, advocacy, business development, and more.