Interviews

Denise Giambalvo, director of Member Engagement & Business Strategy at the Washington Health Alliance and recently led a biosimilars initiative for the coalition, discusses biosimilar influence of pricing for biologic drugs, trends to expect in 2024, and why education on biosimilars are important for patients, pharmacists, prescribers, and more

Lisa Deschamps, CEO of AviadoBio, discusses frontotemporal dementia and AVB-101, a one-time therapy designed to stop disease progression by delivering a functional copy of the GRN gene and restoring progranulin levels in the brain.

Expert discusses changes health care professionals should know about drug coverage and out-of-pocket costs through the IRA

Lessons from the pharmacy taught her about good communication. Now it’s her turn to educate pharmacists.

Ronna Hauser from the National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA), discusses updates regarding reimbursement, pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) reforms, and direct and indirect remuneration (DIR) fees.

Nick Gazda, PharmD, MS, BCPS, CSP assistant director of Specialty Pharmacy Services, discusses how the pharmacy landscape is constantly changing, leading pharmacists to remain nimble and open.

The assistant program director at Mayo Clinic discusses the significance of pharmacists’ role in health care, changes throughout the industry, and her passion for mentoring pharmaceutical students.

Within this care model, pharmacists can serve an important role in caring for patients, whether it is identifying adverse medication interactions or pushing patients to seek additional support.

Pharmacists are experts at juggling shortages of all kinds, however, and L’Altrelli said they are crucial team members regarding opioid access challenges.

This disease can, at the very least, help researchers to “identify” the floodgates to definitive tests and therapies for complex psychological and neurological diseases, expert says.

The CEO of Yseop discusses how AI can have a positive impact in the development of high quality medical writing due to its efficiency and ability to reduce long, tedious tasks for writers.

Experts Christina Madison, PharmD, FCCP, AAHIVP, and Joy Hoover, founder of Esōes Cosmetics, sat down to discuss how cosmetics can empower users of all genders.

Christina M. Madison, PharmD, FCCP, AAHIVP, sat down with Lydia Bailey, PharmD, BCACP, pharmacy operations manager at St. Vincent De Paul Charitable Pharmacy

Liam Volk, MPharm, discussed the recent end of the FDA’s ban on gay and bisexual men donating blood, saying it’s a good step, although more must be done.

Liam Volk, MPharm, president-elect of the Pharmacists’ Defence Association LGBT+ Network, discussed how pharmacists can best support their LGBTQ+ colleagues and patients.

Claire Biermaas, president of Corporate Partnerships at AmerisourceBergen, discussed the Corporate Partnerships Team, which works closely with pharmacy customers to guide their processes and help execute their vision.

Approximately 43 total specialty drugs come to the market each year, on average.

Shweta S. Namjoshi, MD, MPH, CNSC, discusses the role of the pharmacists in gastrointestinal care and the differences in care for pediatrics and adults.

Host Christina Madison, PharmD, BCACP, AAHIVP, sat down with Jeffrey Bratberg, PharmD, FAPhA, a clinical professor in the college of pharmacy at the University of Rhode Island

Stephen Divers, MD, discussed the future of home infusion and drug development, and how both issues will be influential in the future of community pharmacy.

Barbara Kirkaldy, BS, CPhT, pharmacy regulatory specialist at Novant Health, discusses her role in the pharmacy and alternative career paths for pharmacy technicians.

Muneeb Shah, DO, dermatologist and partner at PC Dermatology PLLC, and Reid Maclellan, MD, founder of Cortina Health Inc also discuss the role technology and social media play in health care education.

Triana Moore, CPhT, CSPT, a pharmacy regulatory specialist at Novant Health, discusses compliance and regulation as an alternative career path for pharmacy technicians.

Muneeb Shah, DO, dermatologist and partner at PC Dermatology PLLC, and Reid Maclellan, MD, founder of Cortina Health Inc, tackle misinformation and myths surrounding sun screen, skin cancer, and acne.

Expert Cmdr. Jennifer Lind, PharmD, MPH, MBA, discussed how her work in the CDC and the USPHS is a unique path for pharmacists interested in public health.

Kandy Dunnigan, AAS, CPhT-Adv, a drug diversion analyst at Novant Health, discusses her role in the pharmacy.

Indya Wilson, MBA, CPhT, a pharmacy education support specialist at Novant Health Pharmacy Administration, discusses her role in the pharmacy and the benefits of alternative career paths for pharmacy technicians.

Hannah Nivens, CPhT, a pharmacy distribution specialist at Novant Health Pharmacy Administration, discusses pharmacy distribution for pharmacy technicians.

John E. Clark, PharmD, MS, FASHP, FFSHP, Director, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at the Taneja College of Pharmacy, University of South Florida, discusses the importance of addressing social determinants of health to improve patient outcomes.