Pediatric Pharmacist Review

In this episode of The Pediatric Pharmacist Review, we delve into the 2025 KIDs List—the Pediatric Pharmacy Association's updated guide highlighting key potentially inappropriate medications in pediatric care. This comprehensive list serves as a critical resource for clinicians aiming to enhance medication safety and optimize pharmacotherapy in pediatric populations. Meet the Experts: Dr. Rachel S. Meyers brings a wealth of exper...

Guests: 👩‍⚕️ Nicole McElroy, PharmD, DABAT – Pediatric Clinical Toxicologist, Holtz Children’s Hospital 👩‍⚕️ Lauren Longo, PharmD, BCPPS – Pediatric Emergency Medicine Pharmacist, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia 👨‍⚕️ Anthony Jaworski, PharmD, DABAT – Pediatric Emergency Medicine Pharmacist & Clinical Toxicologist, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia We cover the most common household poisons, surprising look-alike risks...

With 20 years of experience spanning top pediatric hospitals, cutting-edge research, and digital health leadership, Sharmeen brings unmatched insight into what it takes to personalize care at scale—especially for our smallest, most complex patients. From gene-guided dosing to scaling PGx programs in hospital systems, we discuss: Why a "one-size-fits-all" model doesn’t work in pediatrics How PGx can reduce the "trial-and-error" o...

We unpack the clinical pearls and evidence-based strategies behind: 📉 Pediatric obesity management: tools that go beyond lifestyle advice 💩 Constipation care plans that actually work in the real world 🧬 Pediatric hepatology: when to worry, what to watch 🧠 Gut-brain connection insights every pediatric provider should know Whether you're a med student, resident, or seasoned pediatrician, this episode offers practical takeawa...

🔬 Episode Overview: While medications are often the first line of treatment, some children continue to experience seizures despite multiple drug therapies. The ketogenic diet, a high-fat, low-carbohydrate approach, has been used for nearly a century to help control epilepsy—sometimes leading to significant seizure reduction or even remission. 💡 What You’ll Learn: ✅ How the ketogenic diet works to control seizures ✅ The science b...

In this episode, we’ll explore the unique hurdles faced by children with rare conditions, the latest advancements in treatment, and the vital role of collaboration between healthcare providers, researchers, and families. Join us as we speak with experts Isabelle Vacher and Dana Tate from Rarus Med to shed light on how innovation and advocacy are shaping the future of rare disease care. Let’s navigate this journey together—because e...

Today, we’ll be exploring a key issue: why patient weight should always be included on prescriptions for pediatric patients. We’ll be highlighting the work of Dr. Lisa and Dr. Rachel, who co-authored a pivotal paper in the Journal of Pediatric Pharmacology and Therapeutics (JPPT) titled “Patient Weight Should Be Included on All Pediatric Prescriptions”. In this paper, Lisa Lubsch, PharmD and Rachel Meyers, PharmD make a compelling...

In this episode of Pediatric Pharmacist Review, we’re diving into the world of kids’ gut health with a very special guest—Madeline Lauf, founder and CEO of Begin Health. Madeline shares her inspiring journey from growing up in rural America to becoming a leader in children’s gut microbiome health. Through Begin Health, Madeline is on a mission to empower parents and transform how we support the next generation in achieving lifelong...

In this exciting episode of the Pediatric Pharmacist Review Podcast, we’re diving into the fascinating world of pharmacogenomics and its transformative impact on pediatric care. Our special guest is Dr. Kelly E. Caudle, Pharm.D., Ph.D., FCCP, an Associate Member in the Department of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Dr. Caudle brings a wealth of expertise to the discussion, with over a ...

Dr. Amanda Weber, DO, is a board-certified pediatric neurologist specializing in epilepsy at Nationwide Children’s Hospital - Toledo. With a medical degree from Michigan State University and extensive training at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Dr. Weber brings a wealth of knowledge and compassion to her practice. She is dedicated to providing comprehensive, individualized care to her young patients, ensuring they receive the best...

Dr. Lisa Lubsch is a Clinical Professor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice at the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Pharmacy and Clinical Pharmacy Specialist at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital in St. Louis.  She provides care to children with cystic fibrosis and other pulmonary problems.  Dr. Lubsch received the B.S. and Doctorate of Pharmacy from the St. Louis College of Pharmacy and completed...

Brooke Richardson, MS, CCC-SLP/L is a hospital-based speech-language pathologist caring for adults with complex medical needs. She deeply values teamwork and collaboration to get the best outcomes for patients, across the continuum of care. Brooke is also the founder of The Modern MedSLP, a continuing education platform that helps medical speech-language pathologists grow and thrive. She’s spoken internationally on topics like acut...

Dr. Richard Grossberg, MD, is a renowned physician based in Ohio with a focus on pediatric medicine. He is a key member of the Rainbow Babies Complex Care Program, where he excels in managing the intricate medical needs of children with complex conditions. Additionally, Dr. Grossberg serves as the Medical Director of the Hattie Larlham Center for Children with Disabilities in Mantua, Ohio. In these roles, he is recognized for his ...

Welcome to "Little Minds, Big Focus: ADHD Adventures in Pediatrics," where we explore the latest insights and strategies for treating ADHD in children. Join us as we navigate the unique challenges and triumphs of pediatric ADHD, offering expert advice, personal stories, and practical tips for parents and caregivers with our guest Dr. Lea Eiland. Tune in to discover the latest treatment guidelines, clinical pearls about stimulants a...

Dr. Anna Esparham, MD , founder of Health Is PowHer, Is a nationally-recognized and triple-board certified physician in pediatrics, integrative medicine, and medical acupuncture. And soon-to-be quadruple board-certified in Osteopathic Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine after she went back to residency this year. At the “Health Is PowHer” podcast, she bridges the gap between conventional and holistic approaches to chronic conditions, pr...

Pete Johnson, Pharm.D. is Professor of Pharmacy Practice and President’s Associate Presidential Professor at the University of Oklahoma College of Pharmacy and Adjunct Professor at the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Over the last 17 years, Dr. Johnson has practiced in both the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) and Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU) at Oklahoma Children's Hospital at OU Hea...

Exciting episode where we debate whether pediatric pharmacy or geriatric pharmacy is superior with some amazing guest hosts Jaron Stout and Jena Quinn.  Tamara and Scott just try to keep it a fair fight!  Tune in, you don't want to miss this episode! Jena Quinn PharmD BCPPS - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jena-quinn-pharmd-bcpps-70b1634b/ Jaron Stout PharmD FASCP - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-jaron-stout-pharmd-fascp-55383210/ ...

I have been an operations pharmacist at Riley for 7 years and have completed IU Health’s non-traditional pharmacy residency.  In addition to working in the main pharmacy, I rotate providing evening clinical services to our emergency department, cover Peds/PICU and NICU clinical services at IU Health North, and also provide clinical pharmacy services for our maternity patients in the Riley Maternity tower.  Outside of Riley, I am a ...