Pharmacy Podcast Network

About Mike Koelzer & Kay Pharmacy: In 1940 Frank Koelzer, a drug salesman from Detroit, moved to Grand Rapids along with his wife Katherine.  In 1945 they bought Treat's Pharmacy and changed the name to Kay Pharmacy. Jim Koelzer, the son of Frank and Katherine, began at the family business right from the start as a teenager.  After working at the store through high school Jim attended Purdue and served in the Navy.  Jim returned to the store in 1956 and served as President unti

The Right Prescription for a Promising Future For more than 85 years, the Mylan School of Pharmacy has been recognized as one of the most respected schools of pharmacy in the nation. Our outstanding academic program, hands-on training, and nationally recognized research leadership prepare our graduates for successful, rewarding careers, dedicated to improving the health and well-being of patients and their communities. At the Mylan School of Pharmacy, you’ll experience a diverse, mission-driven culture

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International Academy of Compounding Pharmacists (IACP) The International Academy of Compounding Pharmacists (IACP) is an association representing more than 2,700 pharmacists, technicians, students, and members of the compounding community who focus upon the specialty practice of pharmacy compounding.  Compounding pharmacists work directly with prescribers including physicians, nurse practitioners and veterinarians to create customized medication solutions for patients and animals whose healthcare needs cannot be met by manufactured medications.  More than 164,000 patients and prescribers also belong to our organization via the grassroots advocacy group, P2C2 (Patients and Professionals for Customized

What Is Healthy Dose? Healthy Dose is a weekly program offering tips on disease treatment & prevention – and healthy living in general – from professionals at Samford University’s McWhorter School of Pharmacy. The program airs on Tuesdays at 5 pm, and is produced by WVSU in conjunction with the Global Drug Information Service at McWhorter. For more information on this program or a specific topic, conatct wvsu@samford.edu, or leave a message on this blog. Healthy Dose Radio Show: http://msopradio.wordpress.com Anthony Bolus PharmD Candidate 2013 McWhorter School of Pharmacy Samford University 205-901-4856 c

Dr. Lisa Faast Phone: 661-304-1802 Email:lisa@bhrtguru.com As a pharmacy owner – you need your community to think of you as a problem solver:

Dr. Dana Saffel - President of Pharmacare Strategies - interviews Frank Grosso - Vice President of Pharmacy Services with Genesis Healthcare. Frank is a veteran in the LTC Pharmacy Industry and former pharmacy owner. 

We interviewed Tim Sandlund - founder of The Reach Initiative. The REACH Initiative™ was started by Tim Sandlund, a marketing professional who wanted to do to good with the gifts that God gave him. Tim spent four weeks in Kenya his freshman year of h

We interview our 4th time guest - Dave Marley, founder and board memebr of Pharmacists United for Truth and Transparency. (PUTT)  Materials from Pharmacists United for Truth and Transparency Aim to Reduce Drug Costs and Eliminate Abuses by Pharmacy Benefits Managers 

We return to the roots of the Pharmacy Podcast Show - and interview a fellow Pharmacy Technologist - Charlie Simons, Products Manager with Pharmacy Computer Services, Inc. Pharmacy Computer Services, Inc. (PCSI) was founded in 1978 when five practicing pharmacists and a software developer sat down with one goal in mind - to make pharmacy operations simpler through the use of software. Over 30 years later PCSI continues to develop complex pharmacy management software and pharmacy systems for University Medical Centers, County Clinics, and hospitals.

We interview Chad Worz - President of Medication Managers, LLC.  Medication Managers is a group consulting pharmacy practice serving long term care facilities and long term care pharmacies in 22 states, representing over 18,000 LTC beds. Medication Managers is dedicated to helping ease the medication burden in long term care facilities through utilization management, formulary controls and medication reduction. Medication Managers succeeds by choosing pharmacists with high communication and customer service skills and provides clients with state of the art access to reporting, schedules and long term care resources. Medication Managers' clients save significant dollars in their Medicare Part A populations through formulary and protocol development and implementation and improve quality of life for resident's and nursing staff

ADAM J. FEIN, PH.D.Drug Channels was created and is written by Adam J. Fein, Ph.D., one of the country’s foremost experts on pharmaceutical economics and channel strategy. The president of Pembroke Consulting, Inc., and CEO of Drug Channels Institute, Dr. Fein consults with clients in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries. Eleven of the 15 largest biopharmaceutical manufacturers have relied upon Dr. Fein for his experience, analys

Pharmacy Podcast Show Episode 76 we interview Christian Hartman - PharmD, MBA, FSMSO. Massachusetts Governor Patrick convened the Special Commission to Make an Investigation into and Study of the Oversight of Compounding Pharmacies (the “Commission”) in the Commonwealth in response to the tragic events of the multi-state meningitis outbreak that has been attributed to products from Massachusetts-based New England Compounding Center.   The Commission undertook an intensive and focused study of compounding practices in Massachusetts, relying on perspectives from pharmacists, regulators, physicians, epidemiologists, health law practitioners and legislators to protect the public and to minimize the risk of drug shortages.  The findings and recommendations put forward by the Commission offer a framework within which policy changes should be contemplated and further studied.  The Commission was chaired by Christian A. Hartma

Donnie Calhoun, P.D. NCPA President Donnie Calhoun, 1987 graduate of Samford University School of Pharmacy, owns 2 stores in Calhoun County. He serves on the executive committee for the National Community Pharmacists Association and as a national director for Pharmacist's Mutual Insurance Company. He is the 2012 President of the Alabama Board of Pharmacy. He also has served on the National Home Infusion Association board of directors and Member Health's P&T committee. He has served as President of the Alabama Independent Drugstore Association and as a board member of the Alabama Pharmacy Association. He

Pills, Thrills and Methadone Spills I have a dream. It’s not quite as powerful as Mr King’s but it’s important to me. I want to write a book about life in pharmacy. There is too much doom and gloom surrounding pharmacy and I want it to make people laugh. A similar book was published recently. I have not read it but I believe with the help of social media, we could create something special. I need your help. I want people to send in

NCPA Front-End Overhaul Member Opportunities You should know, in over 90% of the stores I have visited, measured improvement has been made without spen

The International Academy of Compounding Pharmacists (IACP) is an association representing more than 2,700 pharmacists, technicians, students, and members of the compounding community who focus upon the specialty practice of pharmacy compounding.  Compounding pharmacists work directly with prescribers including physicians, nurse practitioners and veterinarians to create customized medication solutions for patients and animals whose healthcare needs cannot be met by manufactured medications. David G. Miller, RPh Executive Vice President and CEO Email David G. Miller   David G. Miller, RPh, works with our volunteer Board and leadership to set and execute the IACP agenda.  Whether working on legislation on Capitol Hill, acting as compounding pharmacy’s liaison to other pharmacy and medical organizations, or defending against over

The Initiative Heart disease and stroke are the first and fourth leading causes of death in the United States. Heart disease is responsible for 1 of every 3 deaths in the country. Million Hearts™ is a national initiative that has set an ambitious goal to prevention 1 million heart attacks and strokes by 2017. The impact will be even greater over time. Million Hearts™ aims to prevent heart disease and stroke by: Improving access to effective care. Improving the quality of care for the ABCS. Focusing clinical attention on the prevention of heart attack and stroke. Activating the public to lead a heart-healthy lifestyle. Improving the prescription and adherence to appropriate medications for the ABCS. The Million Hearts™ initiative will focus, coordinate, and enhance cardiovascular disease prevention activities across the public and private sectors in an unprecedented effort to prevent 1 million heart attacks and strokes over five

We want to thank our show sponsors, the terrific interviews, and especially our listeners for a great year. The Pharmacy Podcast Show has experienced tremendous growth in 2012 and we're excited about 2013.  A lot has happend in 2012. We'd like to start by thanking our sponsors.  Parata Systems http://www.Parata.com  MatchRx http://www.MatchRX.com  RJ Hedges & Associates http://www.rjhedges.com PHSI Pharmacy Healthcare Solutions http://phsirx.com S&L Solutions http://www.sandlsolutions.com PharmacyGPO, Inc. http://www.PharmacyGPO.com  Pharmacy Marketin