Over the Counter is a weekly podcast from Drug Topics , featuring insights from industry experts on the latest news, trends, and innovations in pharmacy. Episodes are released every Thursday afternoon and can be found at www.drugtopics.com/podcasts .
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Duane Jones, BS Pharm, and Jennifer Griffin, PharmD, from Harps Food Stores, join Over the Counter to discuss the pharmacist's prescribing authority, real-world proof of why it must expand, and the focus on putting patients back at the center of care.
Rick Couldry, MS/HSPA, joins Over the Counter to discuss the industry's push to cloud-based pharmacy software and how this digital transformation is revolutionizing pharmacy practice and patient safety in real time.
Rae McMahan joins Over the Counter to discuss recent regulatory action involving CVS Caremark and the Federal Trade Commission, exploring what the collection of PBM reform efforts means for the greater pharmacy industry moving forward.
Duane Jones, BS Pharm, joins Over the Counter to discuss the growing evidence of nonopioid therapies for pain management as well as the improved outcomes stemming from the Johns Hopkins Perioperative Pain Program.
Sharon Blank, CEO of Language Scientific and RxTran, joins Over the Counter to discuss the potential dangers of language barriers in medication adherence and how pharmacists can use technology to overcome these barriers.
Richard Dion, PharmD, joins Over the Counter to discuss the emerging prominence of opioid stewardship in health systems' pain management programs and how the necessary role of pharmacists is making a true difference for patients.
Jay Bregman, founder and CEO of Andel, joins Over the Counter to discuss the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge Program and what pharmacists and their patients can expect from the initiative as it rolls out in early July 2026 and beyond.
Esmé Grewal, JD, joins Over the Counter to discuss the often overlooked support LTC pharmacies provide for aging and other vulnerable patient populations.
Lisa Lavin, CEO of Ōmcare, joins Over the Counter to discuss her organization's role in the Rural Health Innovation Initiative and how the Home Health Hub is transforming access to care in rural communities.
Tarah Davis, PharmD, AFMC, joins Over the Counter to discuss her experience as a functional medicine pharmacist and how she addresses gut health to help patients manage the root causes of their disease states.
Harini Bupathi, Esq, joins Over the Counter to discuss PBM audits and how pharmacies can avoid the potential pitfalls often associated with them.
Julia Vu, PharmD, joins Over the Counter to discuss the NCPDP's role in advancing the pharmacy profession through its standards as well as staying up to date on various developments that affect the industry as a whole.
