Pharmacy Podcast Network

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 Todd Eury, Founder and CEO of the Pharmacy Podcast Network, we hear from:

Mike Muniz - NewRx Pharmacy

Psychedelics, hallucinogens, natural medicines, you name it, if it has been, is, or will be in a clinical trial, we’re covering it on this episode of the Pain Pod folks! We’ll chat through all types of psychedelics including LSD, MDMA, Psilocybin, DMT, and Ketamine and beyond. No trippin’ just learnin’!

You’re not going to want to miss this one!

Come one, come all, to the Pain Pod!!!

Featured Guest: Bhuren Patel, CEO, PelMeds
Presented by: SuiteRx Pharmacy Technology Platforms

This episode will explore how PelMeds has developed a closed-door, full-service pharmacy model centered on medication management, specialized packaging, compounding, specialty products, and coordinated delivery. PelMeds serves residential schools, group homes, hospice and palliative care organizations, assisted living residents, individual patients, and veterinary clients.

1. The PelMeds Growth Story
Bhuren’s pharmacy leadership journey and how PelMeds evolved to meet increasingly complex medication needs.

2. Serving Diverse Care Environments
The...

As MTM evolves and pharmacies prepare for increased demand, what does success look like from both the technology side and the pharmacy operations side? Ross brings the perspective of innovation, workflow transformation, and MTM Intelligence. Jon brings the perspective of an independent pharmacy owner and operator who understands the realities of staffing shortages, prescription volume, patient expectations, and limited resources. The result is a conversation that feels less like a product discussion and more like an industry discussion about helping independent pharmacies thrive.

Guests: Jon Grice and Ross Frei

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Welcome everyone to the Bottom Line Rewind, your monthly recap of the Bottom Line Pharmacy Podcast.

This month, we feature interviews on topics about Inventory, AI and Automation, the Peptide PCAC meeting, R&D Tax Credits, and Basis when buying a pharmacy.

Click below to check out the full episodes:

Episode 1: Inventory Management in 2026 with Jared Barton, CEO of Inventory IQ

Episode 2: Inside a Pharmacy AI Bot with Ross Miller, VP of Sales at TJM Labs

Episode 3: R&D Tax Credit, Trump Accounts...

Today’s episode of This Week in Pharmacy — TWIRx is sponsored by Value Drug Company and explores two major forces reshaping pharmacy: the evolution of the community pharmacy business model and the expanding role of artificial intelligence in medication optimization and value-based care.

Special Guest: Rick Seipp, PharmD
President, Value Drug Company

https://www.valuedrugco.com/

Community pharmacy is entering a new era.

In Part One, Todd Eury sits down with Dr. Rick Seipp, PharmD, President of ...

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 Todd Eury, Founder and CEO of the Pharmacy Podcast Network, we hear from:

Kushal Vaghani - Denbigh Pharmacy

...

Can the Body Heal Itself? A Pharmacist and Naturopath Talk Pregnancy and Nutrition

Dr. Randi Shannon said she was going to blow our minds, and she delivered!
In this episode of MaternalRx, pharmacist Danielle Plummer, PharmD, sits down with Dr. Shannon, a traditional naturopath who uses Face, Tongue and Nail Analysis, an approach she describes as rooted in thousands of years of traditional medicine.

Their conversation explores pregnancy preparation, nutrition, nausea and vomiting, minerals, essential oils, disease prevention, and Dr. Shannon’s belief that the face, tongue, and fingernails can reveal clues about what is...

Many pharmacy leaders focus on legislation and lobbying. Why is strategic communication on social media equally important?

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-pass approval rates while keeping providers in control every step of the way. Listeners can expect to learn how pharmacies can get started overnight, plus a special offer for NASP members.

Pharmacists and Advocacy for Patients in Pain 

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, with pharmacist and nationally recognized pharmacy advocate Dr. Shane Jerominski, PharmD—better known as “The Accidental Pharmacist.”

The discussion follows a wave of social-media debate surrounding Claudia’s use of the term “Harmacists,” which prompted response...

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 insurance companies view compounding, and why compounders are taking a bigger risk than they might realize if they’re compounding peptides.

Pharmacists Mutual: https://pmuw.com
J...

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 Todd Eury, Founder and CEO of the Pharmacy Podcast Network, we hear from:

Scott Lake - Rx.co<...

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 putting into action today.

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, military retirees, and family members. In fiscal year 2023 alone, TRICARE spent more than $8 billion on prescription medications.

Greg and John examine concerns surrounding Express Scripts’ administration of the program, including shrinking pharmacy networks, reduced patient choice, questionab...

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 prepared to help affected independent pharmacy owners evaluate their purchasing, distribution and operational needs while developing an orderly transition that protects continuity of service.

For more than 90 years, pharmacist-led Value Drug Company has supported commu...

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 Todd Eury, Founder and CEO of the Pharmacy Podcast Network, we hear from:

Ross Frei - Outcomes

Ana...

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 scalability.

Listeners will learn how CurifyLabs supports the preparation of customized medications while helping pharmacy teams reduce manual complexity, strengthen documentation, and expand access to patient-specific therapies. This opening episode establishes the foundation for the series and examines how technology c...

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 Stephanie Karzon right there in the room, surrounded
by people who are genuinely building something new


A core focus of our conversation was mapping out...

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 accreditation, examining how rigorous accreditation standards help improve patient safety, clinical outcomes, operational excellence, and the overall quality of care. They also highlight how specialty pharmacies can leverage accreditation as more than a requirement for participation i...

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 trusted partners for people navigating the complexities of chronic pain.

Special guest host Dr. Sing Ping Chow, PharmD, BCPMP, is joined by D...

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 Method Healthcare.

Betsy and Rodney discuss how pharmacy leaders can identify operational inefficiencies, strengthen internal workflows, and develop clinical care programs that support both better patient outcomes and business growth. The conversation also examines new revenu...

Vaccines are a key part of an independent pharmacy and clinic's business, but many owners may not be aware of purchasing options, savings opportunities, and ways to maximize their impact. In this episode, Amanda from Vaccine Connect joins us to share insights on all things vaccines, including tips for optimizing your vaccine program and marketing immunizations year-round—not just during flu season.

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 challenges with member contactability. Shane reflects on his years supporting Medicare performance programs and draws parallels between the two sectors—especially around how HRAs have shifted from simple “check‑the‑box” tasks to powerful tools that uncover transportation barriers, fo...

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 make your OWN torch-fuel, 

5. helps plants grow up to 10x FASTER,
6. can make Deuterium Depleted Water
,
7. helps bodies heal from virtually every ailment known to man, 

8. helps wounds heal 3x f...

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 bipartisan Pharmacists Fight Back Act, H.R. 6610, and what its advancement could mean for patients, pharmacists, employers, and the future of independent pharmacy.

On July 22, 2026, the Hou...

Psychedelics, hallucinogens, natural medicines, you name it, we’re covering it on this episode of the Pain Pod folks! We’ll chat through all types of psychedelics including LSD, MDMA, Psilocybin, DMT, and Ketamine and beyond. No trippin’ just learnin’!

You’re not going to want to miss this one!

Come one, come all, to the Pain Pod!!!

Pain Guy
www.painguy.us

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% margins on online sales, and benefit from direct-to-patient shipping, automated refill reminders, and optional auto-ship services.

Fullscript manages product inventory, payment processing, and delivery, giving independent pharmacies a practical way to generate recurring revenue while supporting patient adherence and long-term well...

In this episode, host Jon Grice takes a candid and timely look at the evolving role of Medication Therapy Management (MTM) in community pharmacy. Jon raises an important question: Are pharmacists missing a critical opportunity hiding in plain sight?

He explores why MTM remains essential—not just for patient care, but for the financial sustainability of today’s pharmacies. He discusses the shifting landscape where dispensing margins have eroded, clinical services have become the new value driver, and yet emotional and historical frustrations with payers may be holding some pharmacists back from embracing what’s next.

Dr...

Chris Antypas, PharmD and President of Asti’s South Hills Pharmacy in Pittsburg, PA, along with his partners are launching Medesto Heath.  This totally new type of technology will allow pharmacist to combine prescription data, lab results, clinical notes and other health metrics and determine if the medications a patient is taking are actually working.  This is way more than adherence and MTM.  It is a totally new paradigm for pharmacy care.  Antypas is joined by Robyn Amberg who has known Antypas for several years and proposed this podcast. 

Independent pharmacies are facing growing reimbursement uncertainty, especially when dispensing high-cost brand medications such as GLP-1 therapies. In this exclusive Pharmacy Podcast Network special feature, we examine how GoodRx Community Link provides independent pharmacies with predictable pricing and favorable economics across both brand and generic medications, ultimately helping pharmacies remain solvent while providing consumers affordable prescription prices.

Todd Eury is joined by David Graziano, Head of Retail Network at GoodRx, and Tom DePietro, independent pharmacy owner at DePietro’s Pharmacy, for a practical discussion about the pressures affecting independent pharmacy and the need for reimbursement mod...

This is the Pharmacy Podcast Network's coverage of the 2026 McKesson ideaShare! Missed the big event? We've got you covered.

McKesson's ideaShare is one of the largest community pharmacy brainstorm events. Empowering current and future independent pharmacists with deeper connections, new ways to innovate, and strength in numbers for the voice of community pharmacy.

Join host Todd Eury, CEO of the Pharmacy Podcast Network, as he walks the exhibit hall in Denver Colorado interviewing vendors, attendees, independent pharmacy owners, and industry friends.

Thank you to AAPA, for sponsoring this coverage!

In...

In this episode, host Ross Frey, Senior Product Manager and resident MTM/CMR strategist, sits down with Cindy Henry, Director of Payer Products at Outcomes, to unpack one of the biggest changes hitting Medicare Advantage plans: CMS’s intent to return the CMR completion rate to the Star Ratings program beginning in measure year 2027.

Ross and Cindy explore how the industry reacted to the latest CMS Advance Notice, why the CMR measure’s return matters, and how MTM strategy has quietly shifted during its two‑year placement on the display page. Together, they outline the pressures plans are fe...

I was blown away by my conversation with today’s guest, who discovered that without HEALTH you have nothing... He became a Jack Of All Trades and subsequently an inventor that has changed entire venues with his innovations. He has fully recovered his health thanks to one of his own inventions, and is now on a mission to help people optimize their health to enjoy living!

George Wiseman is an inventor, engineer, and founder of Eagle-Research, best known for his decades of work developing Brown’s Gas technology for both energy and emerging wellness applications. Raised as a ra...

Specialty pharmacy is becoming one of the most important access points in modern healthcare, particularly for patients managing complex, chronic, rare, and high-cost conditions. As therapies advance and patient needs become more sophisticated, health systems are rethinking how specialty pharmacy can improve medication access, continuity of care, clinical outcomes, affordability, and the overall patient experience.

In this special episode of This Week in Pharmacy, the Pharmacy Podcast Network introduces Specialty Care Close to Home, a new series examining how hospitals and health systems are designing, building, supporting, and scaling specialty pharmacy services across health-system and com...

Switching pharmacy management software is one of the biggest decisions an independent pharmacy can make, and one of the most disruptive if done incorrectly. In this episode of Insights Beyond the Counter, we discuss the real considerations behind changing pharmacy management systems: wh y pharmacies decide to switch, what holds them back, and what makes a transition successful. From workflow challenges and data migration concerns to staff training and long-term scalability, this conversation provides practical insight for pharmacy owners evaluating their current system. If you’re frustrated with inefficiencies, limited support, outdated technology, or lack of growth tools, this episode wi...

AI in Pharmacy Standards and Drug Supply Chain Upgrades
This Week in Pharmacy — July 17, 2026

Artificial intelligence and supply chain modernization are reshaping pharmacy practice, patient access, and healthcare operations.

In this episode of This Week in Pharmacy, host Todd Eury speaks with leaders from URAC and Cencora about responsible AI adoption and the growing gap between drug availability and real-world access.

Guests

Shawn Griffin, MD
President and CEO, URAC

Brent Wilhelm
Senior Vice President, Global Supply Chain Ce...

This is the Pharmacy Podcast Network's coverage of the 2026 McKesson ideaShare! Missed the big event? We've got you covered.

McKesson's ideaShare is one of the largest community pharmacy brainstorm events. Empowering current and future independent pharmacists with deeper connections, new ways to innovate, and strength in numbers for the voice of community pharmacy.

Join host Todd Eury, CEO of the Pharmacy Podcast Network, as he walks the exhibit hall in Denver Colorado interviewing vendors, attendees, independent pharmacy owners, and industry friends.

 ...

In this episode, Andrew Kantor is joined by federal lobbyist David Pore and PCCA's Amy Shank to examine the proposed SAFE Act and its potential impact on compounding pharmacies. The discussion explores concerns that the bill could restrict patient access to compounded medications during drug shortages, impose new limitations on 503A pharmacies, and disproportionately affect legitimate compounders while failing to address bad actors. The episode also unpacks the legislation's connection to GLP-1 demand, adverse event reporting, and the bipartisan politics surrounding the bill, while encouraging listeners to stay engaged in APC's advocacy efforts.

Welcome to Insights Beyond the Counter, a podcast exploring the forces shaping pharmacy today — from technology and operations to reimbursement, policy, and what it all means for the people behind the counter.    In this episode, we dig into: • The realities independent pharmacies are facing right now • How data, workflow, and smarter systems can drive better outcomes • What’s changing — and what isn’t — in the pharmacy ecosystem   This is an audio-only episode. Listen in while you work, drive, or catch up between scripts.   To learn more about our Pharmacy Management Software, check us out at https://www.outcomes.com/. For demo, click here: ht...