Over the Counter

<div> <strong>Over the Counter</strong> is a weekly podcast from <em>Drug Topics</em>, 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 <a href="http://www.drugtopics.com/podcasts">www.drugtopics.com/podcasts</a>. </div>

Why PSOs Are Paramount in Ensuring Safe Medications, Clinical Services

Catie Stimmel, PharmD, joined Over the Counter to discuss the importance of patient safety organizations for the greater health care continuum.

11-26
11:26

How the Government Shutdown Impacted Pharmacy Industry Operations

Rick Sage, executive vice president of innovation and standards at NCPDP, joined Over the Counter to discuss the lasting impacts of the government shutdown on pharmacy and how it affected industry processes heading into 2026.

11-20
11:02

Independent Pharmacies’ Current Hope for State, Federal PBM Reform

Dae Lee, PharmD, Esq, CPBS, and Lucas Morgan, Esq, joined Over the Counter to discuss both state and federal PBM reform heading into the new year.

11-13
13:49

Pharmacists’ Expanding Roles in Diabetes, Community Health Care

Clipper F. Young, PharmD, MPH, CDCES, BC-ADM, BCGP, joined Over the Counter to discuss pharmacists' roles in improving diabetes outcomes as well as reaching patients in their communities.

11-06
27:32

American Pharmacists Month: The Total Value in Pharmacies Expanding Clinical Offerings

Alyssa Mack, PharmD, joined Over the Counter during American Pharmacists Month to discuss how her pharmacy practice has put a focus on increasing clinical services.

10-30
16:22

American Pharmacists Month: How Community Pharmacy Innovation Relies on Expansion, Collaboration

Steve Moore, PharmD, joined Over the Counter during American Pharmacists Month to discuss community pharmacy innovations, collaborations, and partnerships driving improved patient outcomes.

10-23
13:04

American Pharmacists Month: Pharmacy Education Adapting to Evolving Pharmacist Profession

Brad Phillips, PharmD, BCACP, joined Over the Counter during American Pharmacists Month to discuss the evolution of pharmacy education amid a rapidly growing expansion of pharmacists' clinical authority.

10-16
11:37

American Pharmacists Month: Technology Enables Better Patient Care, Pharmacy Growth

Nicole Pezzino, PharmD, BCACP, BC-ADM, CDCES, joined Over the Counter during American Pharmacists Month to discuss the increased use of technology in pharmacy practice.

10-09
16:28

The Pharmacist’s Ability to Overcome Barriers, Expand Contraceptive Services

Lissette Logan, PharmD, and Danielle Weaver, RPh, joined Over the Counter to discuss OvaryIt's PRISM platform and how it's helping pharmacists in rural communities provide contraceptive and family-planning services.

10-02
17:30

The Emerging Technology, Data Introducing Accountability in the PBM Industry

Bill Wolfe, COO of WriteWise, joined Over the Counter to discuss the current turning point in the PBM industry and how his company is leveraging technology to lower costs and improve care.

10-01
17:50

The Patient, Provider Challenges Associated With Managing GLP-1 Prescriptions

Rae McMahan joined Over the Counter to discuss her role at Prescryptive Health and the ways her organization is helping patients and providers navigate GLP-1 benefits.

09-25
14:32

How Pharmacy Standards Drive Efficiency, Safety, and Savings

Pooja Babbrah, executive vice president of strategy and industry alignment at NCPDP, discusses how her organizations' standards are making a meaningful difference in the pharmacy industry.

09-23
14:53

Fraud Prevention, DSCSA Compliance Strategies Vital for Community Pharmacies

Chris Bell, JD, vice president of business operations at API Warehouse, discusses DSCSA compliance and fraudulent threats to community pharmacy practices.

09-19
13:34

The Complex Issues, Opportunities for Pharmacists in Addressing Medication Adherence

Andrew Maiorini, PharmD, FAHM, joined Over the Counter to discuss the importance of education and patient engagement when it comes to the pharmacist's role in addressing medication adherence.

09-18
11:10

Proactive, Data-Driven Approach Necessary to Improve Pharmacy Purchasing

Calvin Hunsicker, founder & chief product officer at SureCost, discusses ongoing pharmacy procurement challenges in 2025 and how his company is helping businesses tackle these obstacles.

09-17
20:26

What New ICU Guidelines Mean for the Pharmacist Profession

Andrea Sikora, PharmD, MSCR, FCCM, FCCP, BCCCP, joined Over the Counter to discuss her role in drafting new guidelines that help bolster the authority of critical care pharmacists across the country.

09-11
12:40

How Real Patient Experiences Have Helped Bolster Advocacy for PBM Reform

Bil Schmidtknecht joined Over the Counter to discuss how his son Cole's tragic story led to a change in career paths focused on advocating for patients.

09-04
21:40

Independent, Chain Pharmacy Turnover Reflects Retail Business Churn

Joey Mattingly, PharmD, MBA, PhD, joined Over the Counter to discuss how pharmacy turnover rates impact independents, chains, and the patients they serve.

08-28
16:34

How Retail Pharmacy is Transforming Immunization Services, Access

Samantha Picking, PharmD, joined Over the Counter to discuss her role as Walgreens' senior director of immunizations during National Immunization Awareness Month.

08-21
10:36

The Evolving Pharmacy Landscape Paving the Way for Non-Traditional Roles

Ashley Kay Pendrick, PharmD, joined Over the Counter to discuss her work with Prosper Rx Consulting and how pharmacists have more opportunities than ever to step out of their comfort zones within the profession.

08-14
16:06

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