Pharmacy Podcast Network

In this episode of the NASP Podcast, host Sheila Arquette, President & CEO of NASP, speaks with Nico Kernick, Head of Growth and Operations at Develop Health. They discuss the ways AI is reducing friction and increasing transparency in the prior authorization process for providers and specialty pharmacies. Nico shares how Develop Health's AI-native workflows now support over 3 million patients, boosting submission and first-pas...

Friday, August 21, 2026

What happens when patients living with chronic pain, their advocates, and the pharmacists responsible for dispensing opioid medications view the same healthcare system from very different perspectives?

This special episode of This Week in Pharmacy brings together the Doctor Patient Forum’s founders, Claudia A. Merandi and Bev C. Schechtman, ...

This episode looks at some smart ways to regulate pharmacy when it comes to med spas and pop-up clinics — ways that won’t cut patients off from their meds. We also look at the latest news on the thyroid-extract front, what’s happening with peptide compounding, and a bill in California that could bode well for pharmacists nationwide. Then we talk with Kristen Jones, PharmD, from Pharmacists Mutual about how insura...

Welcome to the 2026 Cencora ThoughtSpot Rewind, sponsored by Outcomes!

In this special 4-part series we get a deep look into the event that took place this year in Orlando Florida. The Pharmacy Podcast Network was embedded into the Outcomes booth where we caught all the action on the show room floor. To learn more about what Outcomes is doing for pharmacies, visit https://www.outcomes.com/

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Growing your pharmacy doesn't always mean finding new patients. It can also mean making the most of the ones you already serve. In this episode, we're joined by our partners AxeRx and Scriptly to share proven strategies for increasing revenue through stronger patient engagement, expanded services, and smarter use of technology to streamline workflows and free up valuable staff time. Tune in for practical insights you can start putt...

The PBM Reform Podcast, sponsored by APCI, welcomes John Vinson, PharmD, Chief Executive Officer of the Arkansas Pharmacists Association, for a timely conversation with host Greg Reybold about the management of the TRICARE pharmacy benefit.

Express Scripts administers pharmacy benefits for TRICARE, the Department of Defense healthcare program serving more than 9 million active-duty service members, militar...

Independent pharmacies need partners they can trust—and patients need a prescription-drug system that puts access ahead of profits.

In this episode of This Week in Pharmacy, Todd Eury welcomes Rick Seipp, PharmD, President of Value Drug Company, to discuss the importance of choosing a dependable wholesale distribution partner. Following Smith Drug Company’s announced operational transition, Value Drug Company is pr...

Welcome to the 2026 Cencora ThoughtSpot Rewind, sponsored by Outcomes!

In this special 4-part series we get a deep look into the event that took place this year in Orlando Florida. The Pharmacy Podcast Network was embedded into the Outcomes booth where we caught all the action on the show room floor. To learn more about what Outcomes is doing for pharmacies, visit https://www.outcomes.com/

In this episode hosted by...

In the first episode of this three-part CurifyLabs Podcast Series, we provide a broad overview of the CurifyLabs platform and its role in modernizing personalized medicine and pharmaceutical compounding. The discussion explores how the platform combines digital workflows, automated production technology, and standardized processes to help pharmacies and healthcare organizations improve efficiency, consistency, quality, and scalabil...

This was one of the most special podcast episodes I’ve recorded to date, especially since it was the first time it was recorded LIVE! We gathered for GALILEA's Gathering — an intimate evening that brought together clinicians, researchers, founders, and facilitators for a real conversation about the future of women's health. I had the privilege of recording a live interview with neuropharmacologist and GALILEA creator St...

In this episode of the NASP Podcast, Sheila Arquette, R.Ph., President & CEO of the National Association of Specialty Pharmacy (NASP), sits down with Dr. Caroline Girardeau, PharmD, MBA, PMP, BCPS, Pharmacy Program Director at the Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC), to explore the evolving specialty pharmacy accreditation landscape.

Together, they discuss the scope and value of comprehensive specialty pharmacy...

What happens when patients living with chronic pain do not have a pain pharmacist on their healthcare team?

In this episode of This Week in Pharmacy, we explore the hidden clinical, emotional, and financial costs of managing pain without a pharmacist trained in pain management. These pharmacists do far more than review medications—they serve as accessible patient advocates, medication experts, care coordinators, and trus...

Welcome to SuiteCast, a new podcast sponsored by SuiteRx Pharmacy Technology Platforms, exploring the strategies, technologies, and leadership practices helping pharmacies improve performance, expand patient care, and build sustainable revenue.

In this episode, we speak with Betsy P. Reynolds, PharmD, Director of Pharmacy Consulting and Partner at Method Healthcare, and Rodney Whittington, CEO and Partner at Me...

In this episode of Insights Beyond the Counter, hosts Shane Hallengren and Amit Patel unpack the rapidly evolving world of health risk assessments (HRAs) and social determinants of health (SDOH) across Medicaid and Medicare. Fresh off the Medicaid Innovations Forum, Amit shares insights from health plan leaders navigating a post–Public Health Emergency landscape defined by redeterminations, workforce shortages, and persistent...

This is part 2 of my interview with George Wiseman, where we discuss Brown’s Gas in applications such as Fuel Saving, Torch-Fuel Gas and Radioactive Neutralization (Part 1 all about the health benefits here). We explore how Brown’s Gas: 1. neutralizes radioactive waste right at the reactor, 
 2. can literally make precious stones and metals from rocks, 
 3. reduces carbon-fuel consumption by 25% or better, 
4. helps ma...

PBM Reform Podcast Sponsored by American Pharmacy Cooperative, Inc. (APCI) Host: Greg Reybold Special Guest: Ben Mudd, PharmD, Executive Director, Kentucky Pharmacists Association

Momentum for meaningful pharmacy benefit manager reform is building in Washington.

In this episode of the PBM Reform Podcast, host Greg Reybold welcomes Dr. Ben Mudd, Executive Director of the Kentucky Pharmacists Association, to examine ...

The Independent Pharmacy Cooperative is partnering with Fullscript to help independent pharmacies expand their wellness offerings without adding inventory, storage costs, or fulfillment responsibilities.

Through the partnership, IPC members receive free access to Fullscript’s digital platform, featuring more than 375 trusted supplement brands. Pharmacies can recommend personalized wellness protocols, earn approximately 35% m...