Walter Oronsaye PharmD — Social Media Influencer

Emily Durham, MS, CPhT — Compounding

Christopher Bowens, PharmD — Health System Hospital Pharmacy

Mark Duman, MRPharmS — Technology & Digital Health

Greg Reybold — Advocacy, Policy, Regulation or Government

Dave Randolph, BSPharm — Independent Pharmacy

Kelley D. Carlstrom, PharmD — Specialty Pharmacy

Andy Crawford — Independent Pharmacy

Brandi Chane, CPhT — Independent Pharmacy

Mayank Amin, PharmD — Independent Pharmacy

Chris Antypas, PharmD — Specialty Pharmacy

Tarah Slusher Davis, PharmD — Independent Pharmacy

• The Payment Card Settlement: A Practical Guide – IPC https://www.ipcrx.com/pharmacy-blog/news/the-payment-card-settlement-a-practical-guide/

• How pharmacies can implement contraception services—even with limited staff or clinical infrastructure
• Ways to deliver value to patients and communities through education, access, and continuity of care
• Forward-thinking business models that diversify revenue beyond dispensing

In this powerful episode of MaternalRx on the Pharmacy Podcast Network, host Danielle Plummer, PharmD, speaks with pharmacist Willie Bawarski and his wife, Olivia, about their deeply personal journey through infertility, IVF treatment, foster care, and adoption. Willie and Olivia share the emotional, physical, and financial realities of trying to conceive, navigating fertility treatments, and facing the grief that often accompanies infertility. When their path to parenthood changed, they chose to open their hearts and home through foster care and adoption, ultimately building a beautiful family in ways they never expected. This conversation highlights the critical role pharmacists and healthcare professionals play in supporting patients experiencing infertility and those considering foster care or adoption. Listeners will gain practical insight into using compassionate language, empathy, and trauma-informed care to support individuals and couples during some of the most vulnerable seasons of their lives. Whether you are facing infertility, exploring IVF, considering adoption, working within maternal health, or caring for patients on these journeys, this episode offers hope, validation, and a reminder that family is defined by love, not biology. 🔗 Learn more about adoption: https://adoptuskids.org/ 🔗 Connect with Danielle Plummer, PharmD: www.linkedin.com/in/daniellerplummer/

There is still a lot more you should know about drastic price reductions on key brand name drugs. The Manufacturer Fair Price (MFP) price reductions have now hit, but there are still things a pharmacy can do to mitigate gross profit loses. Jay Blackburn, CEO of the Compliant Pharmacy Alliance (CPS) shares several tips, tactics and techniques that he suggests you understand. It will pay for you to understand and act on now! More information can be had on the CPA website: www.compliantrx.com

What happens when your doctor prescribes a medication that does not exist? Not backordered. Not insurance denied. It simply is not made anywhere. In this episode of Rated Rx Podcast, pharmacists break down compounding pharmacy, why it exists, and why some patients would not survive without it. This is one of the most misunderstood areas of healthcare, and it answers a question people search online every day: what happens when standard medications do not work for you? You hear real examples involving pediatric epilepsy, elderly patients with complex medication regimens, feeding tubes, allergies to dyes and fillers, and rare conditions where mass-produced drugs fail. The episode explains how compounding pharmacists legally create customized medications by changing dosage forms, removing allergens, combining medications, and creating formulations that pharmaceutical companies never made. The crew also tackles the biggest misconception around compounding medications, including why compounded drugs are not FDA approved, what regulations actually apply, how USP standards protect patients, and why this work is highly regulated rather than experimental. Sterile compounding, non-sterile compounding, safety checks, pharmacist verification, and real-world problem solving are all explained clearly so you understand how these medications are made safely and legally. This episode helps patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals understand when compounding is appropriate and why asking about it can change outcomes. For educational and entertainment purposes only. Follow Us At: YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@RatedRxPodcast Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ratedrxpodcast/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574813907982 TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@ratedrxpodcast

• Yalda Olcott, PharmD — Technology & Digital Health
• Autumn-Kyoko Cushman — Technology & Digital Health

• Josh Pirestani — Independent Pharmacy
• Amina Abubakar, PharmD — Independent Pharmacy
• Shawn Nairn, RPh — Independent Pharmacy

• Ultan McGlone, PharmD — Health System Hospital Pharmacy
• Alex C. Varkey, PharmD — Health System Hospital Pharmacy
• Brianna Latta, PharmD — Health System Hospital Pharmacy

• C. Daniel Mullins, PhD — Academia & Pharmacy Educator

• Jordyn Nordé, PharmD — Philanthropy | Charitable Pharmacy

• Laly Havern, PharmD — Specialty Pharmacy

• Ellaine Sisomphou-Ramos, CPhT — Pharmacy Technician

• Brandon Shank, PharmD — Medical Science Liaison

• Laura Dowling, BPharm — Social Media Influencer

• Advancing innovation and digital transformation
• Strengthening independent pharmacy impact in local communities
• Elevating health system pharmacy practice and patient safety
• Expanding pharmacy’s influence through education, research, and advocacy
• Supporting access to care through charitable pharmacy and philanthropy
• Growing specialty pharmacy leadership and patient outcomes
• Recognizing the essential role of pharmacy technicians
• Driving clinical education and strategy in medical affairs
• Using platforms and storytelling to shape pharmacy’s public voice

In Episode 3 of Pharmacist-Prescribed, hosts Mary Kucek, PMP, Founder and CEO of OvaryIt, and Devin Bustin, MD, Chief Medical Officer of OvaryIt, explore how pharmacies can turn clinical services into sustainable, profitable offerings. The episode breaks down patient acquisition strategies, common billing and reimbursement challenges, staffing considerations, and how pharmacies can integrate clinical care without increasing overhead. Listeners will also learn how technology and policy changes, including the ECAPS Act, play a critical role in positioning pharmacists for long-term success as providers. Learn more about PRISM or request a demo at https://www.getprismrx.com