The PharmCast

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The PharmCast is a place where we talk all things pharmacy and wellness….policy, people and the profession. It is one of the many ways we work to fulfill our mission to strengthen the profession of pharmacy, advocate for all pharmacists and promote excellence in pharmacy practice. Please like and subscribe to the podcast. Follow Maryland Pharmacists Association on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. Sponsorship and advertising opportunities are available for the Pharmcast.

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021 Why Risk It? Protect Yourself Before You Wreck Yourself! - Kristen Jones

Feb 14 2024 50 mins  
Kristen Jones, PharmD, Treasurer of Wyoming Pharmacists Association and AVP, Pharmacy Strategic Operations at Pharmacists Mutual Insurance Company shares her insights and expertise. In this conversation, we discuss risk management for pharmacists working in various practice settings and work conditions. We highlight key steps pharmacists and pharmacy technicians can take to protect

020 Challenges in Challenging Workplace Settings - Mariama Boney

Dec 29 2023 41 mins  
A conversation with Mariama Boney, LMSW, CAE, CPEC, President and CEO of Achieve More, LLC a consulting firm that brings together human performance and organizational dynamics with a solution-focused approach. Her team creates safe spaces for association, non-profit, education and corporate transformation through change leadership. She currently serves as chair of the American Soci

019 Unraveling Drug Pricing - A Conversation with Antonio Ciaccia

Nov 27 2023 50 mins  
A conversation with Antonia Ciaccia a long-time association professional and President of 3 Axis Advisors. He has become obsessive about the prescription drug supply chain and pharmacy policy. He is an advocate for open-access, drug price transparency, competitive healthcare markets, and patient-centered care. 3 Axis advisors released a report in the Fall of 2023, Unraveling the Dr

018 #PizzaisNotWorking – A Conversation with Bled Tanoe | The PharmCast

Jun 03 2022 47 mins  
Bled Tanoe is a pharmacy activist focused on workplace protections and patient safety in chain pharmacy. She is the founder of the #pizzaisnotworking movement that has empowered portions of the pharmacy community and shaken up others. In this conversation, we talk a little about her career trajectory and transition from community pharmacy to working in a hospital system. Most of ou

017 Combating the Rise of Counterfeit Drugs – A Conversation with Shabbir Safdar | The PharmCast

Dec 29 2021 33 mins  
You can buy pretty much anything online, from anywhere around the world. While this might be beneficial when updating your wardrobe with the latest international fashions, it presents many dangers for those looking to purchase unregulated medications from foreign distributors. We recently spoke to Shabbir Safdar, Executive Director for The Partnership for Safe Medicines (PSM), a pu

016 Empowering Pharmacy Technicians – A Conversation with Ryan Burke | The PharmCast

Nov 23 2021 32 mins  
Ryan Burke stumbled upon the world of pharmacy simply by chance. Looking for employment as a teenager, he read a job board at his high school and the only opportunity listed was for a pharmacy clerk at a pharmacy in his hometown. The rest would be history. Ryan is a pharmacist by trade who currently serves as the Director of Professional Affairs at Pharmacy Technician Certification

015 MedWise Science – Leading Technology from Tabula Rasa HealthCare | The PharmCast

Oct 07 2021 43 mins  
Mindy Smith has worn many hats during her career, serving as a community pharmacist, executive director, and chief executive officer for various organizations and associations in the pharmaceutical industry. She is now the Senior Vice President Professional Services for Tabula Rasa HealthCare (TRHC), a healthcare technology company providing medication safety solutions that empower

014 Esprit de Corps in Community Pharmacy - A Conversation with Mike Wysong | The PharmCast

Sep 21 2021 33 mins  
Mike Wysong is a firm believer in esprit de corps, by which he defines as people collectively working together for the betterment of others. With a career spanning nearly 30 years, Mike is confident that esprit de corps is at the core of all those who choose a career in the pharmaceutical and/or healthcare industry. Mike is currently the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of CARE Pharma

013 The Normalization of CBD with Meroe Rabieifar | The PharmCast

Jun 02 2021 31 mins  
This episode is a conversation with Meroe Rabieifar a multi-hat wearing pharmacist and entrepreneur.  She co-owns independent pharmacies, is co-founder of a unique CBD brand and is a chief pharmacist at the Alzheimer’s Research and Treatment Center, based in Florida. In this conversation, discuss her role as co-founder of PharmaCanna, LLC, where she serves as chief formulato

012 Assess, Monitor, Manage with Dr. Barry R. Meisenberg | The PharmCast

Apr 28 2021 35 mins  
Sponsored by the Cardinal Health Foundation In this episode we talk with Dr. Barry R. Meisenberg, chair of the Department of Medicine at Anne Arundel Medical Center (AAMC). He serves as the physician leader for quality improvement and patient safety initiatives. We discuss the operational changes that spurred a 65 percent decrease in opioid prescribing by physicians in the AAMC sys