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DISRxUPT is a podcast from the Cedarville University Center for Pharmacy Innovation which explores novel advances in the practice of pharmacy. From nanotechnology to unique public health initiatives, DISRxUPT will highlight stories of pharmacists who are changing the paradigm of patient care.
Tune in for new content once a month detailing how the profession of pharmacy continues to change and how the Center for Pharmacy Innovation is playing a key role in this transformation.
Tune in for new content once a month detailing how the profession of pharmacy continues to change and how the Center for Pharmacy Innovation is playing a key role in this transformation.
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In this episode of DISRxUPT, host Justin Cole welcomes Dr. Kevin Walker, a leader in medication optimization, clinical technology, and care transformation. Kevin shares his unique journey from growing up on the Yakima Reservation to becoming a pharmacist and innovator in the health care technology space.Join us as we explore Kevin's insights on the role of pharmacists in promoting holistic health, the importance of culturally relevant care, and the exciting future of health tech. From medically tailored meals to digital biomarkers, Kevin discusses how technology can enhance patient engagement and adherence, and ultimately make care more human.Tune in to hear about the challenges and opportunities in the current health care system, and how incremental changes can lead to significant improvements. Whether you're a healthcare professional or simply interested in the intersection of technology and health, this episode is packed with valuable perspectives and inspiring stories.
In this episode of DISRxUPT, host Justin Cole welcomes Dr. Chris Bland, a clinical professor at the University of Georgia College of Pharmacy and co-founder of Teach Me Pharm. Dr. Bland shares his unique journey into pharmacy practice and academia, highlighting his passion for innovation and mentoring the next generation of pharmacists.Dr. Bland discusses the importance of fostering a culture of innovation within pharmacy education and practice. He shares insights from his extensive experience in critical care and infectious diseases, including his innovative work in establishing a bariatric surgery follow-up clinic and the development of Teach Me Pharm, an educational platform designed to make learning pharmacology engaging and accessible.Listeners will also learn about the UGA Critical Care Collaborative, a team of faculty dedicated to improving patient outcomes through interdisciplinary collaboration. Dr. Bland emphasizes the significance of problem-solving skills and the impact of mentorship on shaping future healthcare professionals.Join us for an inspiring conversation that explores the intersection of pharmacy education, innovation, and patient care.
In this episode of DISRxUPT, host Justin Cole sits down with Dr. Kelley Carlstrom, a board-certified oncology pharmacist and the CEO and founder of KelleyCPharmD. Kelley shares her journey into oncology pharmacy, inspired by her grandmother's battle with acute myeloid leukemia. She discusses the critical roles oncology pharmacists play in patient care, from ensuring safe and effective treatment to navigating the complexities of cancer therapies.Kelley also delves into her innovative educational framework, L.E.A.R.N., designed to help pharmacists build their oncology knowledge and confidence. She highlights the importance of mentorship, community, and continuous learning in the ever-evolving field of oncology. Whether you're a seasoned pharmacist or new to the field, this episode offers valuable insights into the world of oncology pharmacy and the impact of dedicated professionals like Kelley.Tune in to learn how KelleyCPharmD is bridging the gap in oncology education and empowering pharmacists to provide exceptional care to cancer patients.
Episode 43: Turning Tragedy into Wellness with Dr. Melissa TurnerHost: Justin ColeGuest: Dr. Melissa Turner, Founder of Turnaround Wellness and Tarheel PGx ConsultingDescription: In this heartfelt episode of DISRxUPT, host Justin Cole sits down with Dr. Melissa Turner, a pharmacist, entrepreneur, and founder of Turnaround Wellness. Melissa shares her deeply personal journey marked by significant challenges, including the tragic loss of her sister and father. These experiences have profoundly shaped her professional path and approach to wellness, integrating her Christian faith into her practice.Melissa discusses her transition from working in retail pharmacy to founding her own businesses, Tarheel PGx Consulting and Turnaround Wellness. She explains how pharmacogenomics and nutrigenomics play a crucial role in her work, helping clients optimize their medication and nutrition based on their genetic profiles. Melissa also emphasizes the importance of holistic health, addressing physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.Throughout the episode, Melissa highlights the transformative power of her Christian faith in her life and work, offering insights into how she integrates scientific and spiritual support for her clients. She shares inspiring stories of clients who have experienced significant improvements in their health and well-being through her personalized care.Key Topics:Melissa's journey into pharmacy and the impact of personal tragedies on her careerThe founding of Tarheel PGx Consulting and Turnaround WellnessThe role of pharmacogenomics and nutrigenomics in personalized health careIntegrating faith and spirituality into wellness practicesOvercoming challenges and finding purpose through adversityInspiring client success stories and the importance of holistic healthQuotes:"I just feel that God has made us. We are a whole person and, yes, we need to take care of our physical health, our mental health, and our spiritual health, but we can't look at them in isolation.""God has comforted us through all of our afflictions so we are called to comfort others."Resources:Turnaround WellnessTurnaround Wellness YouTube Channel for client interviews and more insightsIf you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and share the DISRxUPT podcast with others. For more information on personalized health care and holistic wellness, visit Turnaround Wellness!
In this episode of DISRxUPT, we delve into the inspiring journey of Dr. Emmanuel Ayanjoke, founder and pharmacist at Altev Pharmacy in Avondale, Ohio. Emmanuel, affectionately known as Manny, shares his story of growing up in Nigeria, where his father and grandfather were both pharmacists. This early exposure to the world of pharmacy ignited his passion for healthcare and community service. Eventually, Manny's path led him to the United States, where he completed his PharmD at the University of Toledo College of Pharmacy and a health outcomes fellowship with Ohio's Hospice and Cedarville University School of Pharmacy. His dream of owning a pharmacy became a reality with the establishment of Altev Pharmacy, a beacon of hope in the pharmacy desert of Avondale.Listen as Manny discusses the unique challenges and rewards of running a community pharmacy in an underserved area. He emphasizes the importance of family, community, and faith in his work, and how these values shape the services offered at Altev Pharmacy. From the appointment-based model to adherence packaging and leveraging provider status, Manny is committed to proactive and personalized patient care. Discover how Altev Pharmacy is not just a place to fill prescriptions but a vital part of the community, offering resources and support to address social determinants of health. Manny's dedication to making a positive impact is evident in every aspect of his work, making this episode a must-listen for anyone interested in the future of community pharmacy.
Benjamin Franklin is attributed with the well-known saying, "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure." However, it often seems that our modern healthcare system focuses on the care of the sick rather than true wellness and prevention. This is something that Dr. Matthew Hermenau personally observed in his practice as a pain management pharmacy specialist. This motivated Matt to consider ways in which he could help men overcome chronic conditions such as obesity, diabetes, and high blood pressure through lifestyle interventions and a change in mindset rather than medications. He aims to target the root causes of these chronic illnesses. Alongside his wife, Matt created (P)harmless Health, LLC, a unique program aimed at improving the health of men and women without the need for long-term medications. They offer personalized training, nutrition coaching, education, and many other services through (P)harmless Health. Matt is a residency-trained clinical pharmacist specializing in pain management and stewardship. If that's not enough, he is a certified personal trainer, a certified nutritionist, and a National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach. Listen as we hear the story of how (P)harmless Health is helping its clients lose weight and take charge of their health!
Innovative leaders set a clear vision and empower others to bring necessary changes and new ideas to life. The profession of pharmacy needs these types of leaders, and Dr. Kimber Boothe is stepping up to fill this void. She is the founder and CEO of The Kimber Boothe Group, LLC and Pharmovation Consulting which focus on career development, strategy, and innovation within pharmacy. In this episode of DISRxUPT, Kimber joins us to discuss how "Pharmacy can do more with more." She is an expert in leadership development, justification of clinical pharmacy services, and advancement of the profession. She is also the author of two books: Pharmovation and Pharmfluencers. Kimber also serves as the liaison between the Ohio Society of Health-System Pharmacy and the Cedarville University School of Pharmacy. Listen to be inspired by her vision, passion, and expertise in advancing pharmacy practice through innovation, leadership, and advocacy!
In today's healthcare system, we constantly aim to enhance quality, decrease cost, improve the patient experience, optimize the provider experience, and implement effective population health initiatives. But how do we know if these goals are met? In short, we need data, and the electronic health records used today are filled with such data. Thus, the intersection of technology with clinical experience is invaluable in today's healthcare environment. However, few clinicians are comfortable collecting and analyzing this data on their own. While the learning curve may seem daunting, even simple computing skills can provide great value in healthcare today. In this episode of DISRxUPT, Dr. Adam Berstein brings us up to speed on the importance of data analytics in pharmacy and beyond. In addition to working in health systems, health tech, and managed care environments as a pharmacist, Adam is the founder and CEO of Sparx Analytics, which exists to empower clinicians to analyze data effectively. Listen to discover how data analytics can be leveraged to optimize clinical and operational outcomes in healthcare today!
The medication use process has a great impact on the world around us. For example, 40% of the world's rivers contain harmful levels of pharmaceuticals. Using one inhaler with propellant has an equivalent environmental impact as driving a gasoline-powered car over 100 miles. Billions of plastic bottles are thrown into landfills annually. Improper use and disposal of antimicrobials contribute to antimicrobial resistance. What can we do about these issues to steward the health of our planet?In this episode of DISRxUPT, Dr. Shellyza Sajwani discusses the concept of climate conscious pharmacy. Shellyza is a Canadian pharmacist and the cofounder of Climaceutics Health Solutions, a social entrepreneurship initiative that offers cost-neutral and profitable tools, certifications, and consultation to community pharmacies looking to reduce their carbon emissions and pollution while also improving their resilience to extreme weather events. Listen to discover how the medication use process impacts our planet and how we can take action to minimize these effects!
Primary care services around the world are suffering from a lack of resources, including the US and the UK. This growing issue requires creative problem-solving and trailblazers who will lead the necessary changes to meet the primary care needs of all patients. Enter the Pharmacy First Service, which allows patients to consult community pharmacists directly for minor ailments and short-term illnesses to receive self-care advice, straightforward diagnostic services, and certain medicines without needing an appointment with a general practitioner or prescription!Our international guest is Kimberly Sonnex, an assistant professor at the University of Nottingham, England, and a UK-registered pharmacist. In this episode, we discuss the intricacies of the Pharmacy First service and what they have learned in the first months after its launch. Tune in to discover how pharmacies can be the first "port of call" for short-term and self-limiting illnesses within healthcare systems!
For decades, the pharmaceutical industry hummed to the rhythm of small-molecule drugs - oral pills and injections that community and hospital pharmacies dispensed regularly. However, a seismic shift is underway with biologics, radionuclear agents, nanomedicines, and other novel therapeutics becoming more prevalent. At the heart of this transformation is gene therapy, poised to rewrite the score of care for many medical conditions. In some diseases gene therapy may be the answer to provide a complete cure, and pharmacists are at the front lines of this wave of change. How do these agents work, and how are they delivered? Listen as we talk with Jill Blind, Pharmacy Manager of Investigational Drug Services at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. In this episode, we discuss the science behind gene therapy, her experiences with gene therapy and cellular therapy, and how pharmacists are intricately involved in developing and distributing these novel treatments.
Pharmacists have been identified as the most accessible healthcare professional. With this in mind, pharmacists are perfectly positioned to impact many public health problems faced today. Whether related to smoking cessation, vaccination, health screening, diagnostic testing, nutritional deficiencies, the opioid crisis, or maternal-fetal health, pharmacists can transform the health of communities around the nation and the world!Listen as we talk with Myriam Shaw Ojeda, Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice at The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy. She also serves as the Director of Pharmacy Extension and Public Health Initiatives with the Ohio Pharmacists Association and is a 2019 alumna of the Cedarville University School of Pharmacy. In this episode, she explains how pharmacists can impact public health in myriad ways.
Is pharmacogenomic testing helpful in geriatric patients? You bet, and Dr. Tamara Ruggles is leading the way in this area. Tamara is no stranger to breaking through barriers and improving patient care through entrepreneurship, innovation, collaboration, and relationship-building. She is a Board Certified Geriatric Pharmacist with over ten years of experience as a consultant pharmacist in the long-term care setting. Tamara is the owner and operator of Specialty Pharmacy Consulting and The Deprescribing Clinic. She also hosts the LTC Pharmacy Podcast on the Pharmacy Podcast Network. She is passionate about antimicrobial stewardship, pharmacogenomics, deprescribing, and reducing anticholinergic burden. Tamara and her husband live with their seven children in Bismarck, North Dakota.In this episode of DISRxUPT, Tamara tells how she started her own consulting business and later founded The Deprescribing Clinic, which leverages pharmacogenomic testing to tailor medication regimens for her patients. We also delve into antimicrobial stewardship, deprescribing in older adults, podcasting, and even a little college basketball! Listen and be inspired by Tamara's passion for improving the lives of her patients in novel ways.
Pickleball is one of the newest sports that has taken the United States by storm. So what does pharmacy have to do with pickleball? Well, probably a lot more than you think! For any athlete to stay at the top of their game (including pickleballers), many factors must be considered: mental toughness, nutrition, physical training, functional movement, metabolic health, and even supplements and medications. Some of these medications are taken chronically, while others are used to treat injuries of all types. Few people understand the comprehensive needs of athletes better than our guest on this episode, Dr. Brandon Welch. Brandon serves as the clinical sports wellness pharmacist for Baptist Health South Florida. He is also the founder of Pharmacy Athlete and President of the Sports Pharmacy Network. Brandon is a certified sports nutritionist, nutrigenomics specialist, consultant pharmacist, and wellness coach. For years, he has taught athletes effective and practical ways to improve their metabolic health and optimize human performance. Brandon has worked with elite athletes ranging from “weekend warriors” to professional athletes in the ATP, NFL, NHL, and PGA. Listen as he explains what Sports Pharmacy entails and how this industry is ripe for innovation and expansion!
Most pharmacists enter the profession with a strong desire to serve the needs of people. However, few of these pharmacists are aware of opportunities to serve internationally in full-time medical missions. This service is not for the faint of heart; it requires creativity to provide care in resource-limited areas, the sacrifice of luxuries and comforts of home, the endurance of unexpected hardships, and a steadfast commitment to the mission of making the gospel known. Listen as our guest shares his perspective on serving as a pharmacist and medical missionary in West Africa. Learn how he uses creative problem-solving to meet the needs of the people he serves, how he keeps focused on the most difficult days, and how his Christian faith motivates his desire to make both a temporal and eternal impact on the people of West Africa.
Being an entrepreneur can be a grueling task. Long hours, sleepless nights, anxieties, and failures can take their toll. However, we all have the opportunity to leverage these challenges to learn, grow, and succeed. Casondra Seibert, PharmD, BCGP, FASCP, is evidence of just that. After completing her PharmD degree at the Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED) and completing a PGY1 residency in geriatric/underserved populations with the University of Cincinnati, Casondra became the Director of Clinical Pharmacy Services for RxArchitects. Her practice is primarily consulting with a special interest in pharmacist impact assessments in the post-acute and long-term care (PALTC) setting. Casondra serves as an adjunct faculty member for the University of Cincinnati College of Pharmacy. She precepts students, acts as site coordinator for pharmacy residents, and guest lectures within the geriatric elective. Casondra is published in areas of senior care pharmacy, pharmacist impact, opioid stewardship, and clinical technology development. She currently serves as the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists (ASCP)’s Quality Impact Project Chair and an Ohio ASCP Board Member. The organization recently recognized Casondra as the 2023 ASCP National Educator of the Year. Listen as Cas shared her perspectives on how she lives life to the fullest as a pharmacist who continues to push patient care to new heights.
Have you ever come up with a helpful idea for yourself that also could provide value to others? That's the story of Pyrls, a new player in the drug information space. Derek Borkowski identified a personal need for a streamlined resource to identify appropriate counseling points for patients in the community pharmacy. With a lot of grit, the acquisition of new skills, and the right teammates, Derek's idea of "drug information made easy" transformed into a web-based and mobile app solution trusted by pharmacists, physicians, physician associates, nurse practitioners, nurses, dentists, and professional students. Listen as we hear Derek tell the story of Pyrls, the lessons he has learned along the way, and his thoughts about how technological innovation will continue to transform drug information and the practice of pharmacy in the future.
Pharmacists are typically known for providing medication and clinical services. Kim Newlove breaks this mold, however, demonstrating that a career as a pharmacist can take on many different forms! Kim is not only a pharmacist, but a voice actor, podcast host, volunteer, wife, and the mother of two young men. She founded The Pharmacist's Voice®, LLC in 2017 and launched The Pharmacist’s Voice® Podcast in 2019. Through this work, she has become a go-to pharmacist in audio production. Kim believes in the transformative power of well-communicated messages, and her mission is to connect with her audience to develop trust. She narrates audiobooks for pharmacist authors, helps pharmacy professionals plan podcasts, teaches drug name pronunciations, provides medical narration to clients in the pharmaceutical, biotech, and CME industries, and narrates content for explainer videos and eLearning projects, among other things.Kim and her family live in Northwest Ohio. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family, playing Ticket to Ride Switzerland, swimming, and riding her BMW C400X motorbike. Listen in as we hear the inspiring story of The Pharmacist's Voice and learn from Kim's journey as a pharmacy entrepreneur!
Since we last talked about artificial intelligence (AI) in pharmacy on Episode 9 of the podcast back in May of 2021, a lot has changed. OpenAI's ChatGPT has opened AI technology to the masses and this technology is poised to change many aspects of modern life, including healthcare. Dr. Andrew Straw, Vice Chair and Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice at Cedarville University, and Luke O'Brien, one of our student innovators in the Cedarville University Center for Pharmacy Innovation, join us in the studio to discuss how AI is changing pharmacy practice and education, now and into the future.
If you ask today's pharmacists and students pharmacists why they chose to pursue a pharmacy career, nearly all of these individuals express a heartfelt desire to serve others. While this can be done in many different pharmacy settings, free medical clinics provide a unique opportunity for pharmacists to assist underserved populations with their medication and healthcare needs. Alex Hintz, Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice at the Cedarville University School of Pharmacy and volunteer pharmacist at Hardin Clinic, and Joshua Pearson, an alumnus of Cedarville University and Director of Pharmacy Services at Health Partners Free Clinic in Troy, Ohio, sit down to discuss their experiences in two very different free medical clinics. Listen as Alex and Josh discuss the creative and impactful ways they have improved the lives of others while serving as pharmacists in free medical clinics within Ohio.
When most people think of medical complexity, they often think of our aging population. However, a significant number of children also have multiple medical conditions, complex medication regimens, and myriad providers involved in their care. This leads to the risk of medication errors, drug interactions, therapeutic duplications, and many other concerns with their medications. Unfortunately, many of these kids do not have access to a pharmacist specializing in pediatric care. Jena Quinn, PharmD, BCPPS, founder and owner of Perfecting Peds, is on a quest to solve these issues through a number of services, including comprehensive medication management, pharmacogenomic testing, and consultation services tailored specifically to the unique medical needs of children. Listen as Jena describes her journey as a pediatric pharmacist and entrepreneur pursuing her vision to ensure optimal medication therapy outcomes for pediatric patients around the nation.
On rare occasions, great ideas come to our minds like lightning bolts. More often than not, though, true innovation requires hard work, dedication, and persistence. Additionally, the most innovative people embrace particular mindsets, skill sets, and processes for developing these ideas. One such approach to transformational innovation is a process called design thinking. Jim O’Donnell, Executive Director of Pharmacy Services for Kettering Health in the Greater Dayton Area, joins us in the studio to discuss the power of design thinking. Listen as Jim describes his mindset as an innovator, his journey of implementing design thinking in healthcare, and ways in which pharmacists can foster meaningful innovation in healthcare today.
Pharmacists have long desired to practice at the "top of their license," and this ideal is becoming more of a reality in the United States. A number of states have granted pharmacists the ability to provide chronic disease state management and test-to-treat services, which can both include prescribing. However, practicing according to this status as a provider requires a demonstration of expertise and competency that is new to many pharmacists. So, what are credentialing and privileging, and what do these ideas mean for pharmacy practice advancement today? Dr. Ryan Steadman, Senior Vice President of Pharmacy at CareSource, and Shannon Steele, Pharmacy Community Program Manager at CareSource, join us in the studio to discuss pharmacy practice advancement and the roles that credentialing and privileging play in these efforts.
By nature of their training, pharmacists are uniquely qualified to serve as society's drug experts. This expertise translates well to roles within the pharmaceutical industry, including the position of medical science liaison (MSL). What is an MSL and what does this role entail? What additional training is needed for a pharmacist to serve in an MSL position? What other opportunities are there for pharmacists to leverage their unique skill sets and training within the pharmaceutical industry? Dr. Stephanie Wu, Medical Science Liaison in Allergy & Respiratory at Sanofi, joins us on the podcast to discuss these topics and more. Listen as she describes her role as an MSL and highlights the growing opportunity for pharmacists in the field.
Disasters are often catastrophic, in part because they are both rare and unpredictable. Whether it be a natural disaster such as a hurricane, a mass casualty event, or a global pandemic, having highly trained and qualified healthcare teams ready to deploy at a moment's notice is a key strategy to meet the medical needs of those affected. Today's pharmacists are well-trained to serve a key role on these rapid response teams. What does the pharmacist's role look like when responding to disasters? Dr. Shannon Manzi answers this question and many more related to disaster medical response. She currently serves as the Director of Safety & Quality for the Department of Pharmacy at Boston Children’s Hospital. She is also an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at Harvard Medical School and serves as Lead Pharmacist for the MA-1 Disaster Medical Assistance Team (DMAT) as part of the National Disaster Medical System, Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Listen as she describes her role in disaster medical assistance teams and calls other pharmacists to action in this vital role.
When you go to see a doctor, nurse practitioner, physical therapist, or one of many other healthcare professionals, your health information is typically stored in a secure electronic patient chart. This allows for the collection of comprehensive health information and continuity of care for each patient. However, pharmacists in community pharmacies typically do not have access to this information and rely heavily on prescription fill histories. With the advanced training pharmacists receive today, can this critical information be shared with pharmacists in a way that protects private health information while also enhancing the services that a pharmacist is trained to provide? In this episode of DISRxUPT, Dr. Cathy Kuhn, manager of clinical programs for Custom Health, joins us to discuss how health information exchanges (HIEs) may be a solution that provides pharmacists with all the health information needed to provide advanced clinical services, including chronic disease state management, test-to-treat services, and many others. Listen as we discuss how HIEs can enhance the role of the pharmacist as part of the interprofessional care team for patients.
For many, community pharmacy is primarily known for prescription drug services. Payment for prescriptions is provided by insurance companies through pharmacy benefits managers. These prescription drugs include many low-cost generic medications taken every day for the maintenance of health. But is this the best model? What if prescription benefits were only accessed for high-cost medications? Could healthcare cost savings for individuals and the system be realized with a more simplistic and transparent approach? Might clinical services and patient experience be enhanced if some pharmacies embraced a new way? In this episode of DISRxUPT, Dr. Kyle McCormick, president of Blueberry Pharmacy, joins us to discuss the work that he and his team are doing to realize this vision at Blueberry Pharmacy. Listen as we discuss how cost-plus, memberships, and other pharmacy models might be just what the profession and our patients need today.
There is a growing body of research supporting how pharmacists improve patient outcomes and population health. However, some of these interventions are not adopted more widely within the modern healthcare system. Multiple barriers can stifle innovation and uptake of new services that are clearly beneficial to patients. So how can change be catalyzed? In this episode of DISRxUPT, Dr. Denise Rhoney, who serves as the Ron and Nancy McFarlane Distinguished Professor in the Division of Practice Advancement and Clinical Education at the University of North Carolina’s Eshelman School of Pharmacy, joins us to discuss this topic of implementation science. Listen as we discuss how implementation science can be used as a key tool to foster innovation in healthcare today.
The COVID-19 pandemic has undoubtedly changed pharmacy practice, including the pharmacist's role in testing for various conditions and diseases. In some parts of the country, pharmacists can go to another level when an illness is discovered by providing appropriate treatment. In this episode of DISRxUPT, Dr. Justin Coby, Director of Cedar Care Village Pharmacy in Cedarville, Ohio, joins us to discuss this topic. Listen as we peel back the layers of test-to-treat protocols in pharmacies today.
Joe D'Silva, founder, CEO, and CSO of Patient & Consumers (P&C) Pharma, has always had an eye toward developing high-quality pharmaceutical products. Driven by a passion for enhancing personalized patient care and a vision to take the technology used in the pharmaceutical industry into the pharmacy itself, Joe left roles in the pharmaceutical industry to found P&C Pharma. Through this work, Joe developed QuartetRx, a first-in-class oral liquid compounding device that leverages wet milling technology to produce consistent oral liquid medications without the need for manual compounding. In this episode of DISRxUPT, Will Boyko, consultant pharmacist with P&C Pharma, along with Joe D'Silva, join us to discuss their journey of taking QuartetRx from a dream to a reality and the ways in which this technology can benefit both patients and pharmacists. We will also discuss how current and future pharmacists can be change agents in the profession.
Sue Paul is a pharmacist who sees and seizes every opportunity. Energized through her experiences in various pharmacy settings and driven to provide better care for patients, Sue went on to become president and founder of SyneRxgy Consulting, co-founder of Medipreneurs, and co-founder of PGx101. In this episode of DISRxUPT, Sue joins us to discuss her unique experiences as a pharmacy entrepreneur, the many people who supported her along the way, and her passion for connecting other pharmacy innovators with one another to foster change in the profession.
Innovation in the pharmacy space sometimes comes in unexpected forms. Based on his own journey facing student loan debt after pharmacy school, Dr. Tim Ulbrich saw a need to empower other pharmacists to achieve financial freedom. This led to the creation of Your Financial Pharmacist (YFP). In a few short years, Tim and the rest of his team have taken YFP from an idea to a thriving business that has supported thousands of pharmacists and pharmacy students around the US on their path toward financial independence. In this episode of DISRxUPT, Tim joins us to discuss his journey as co-founder and CEO of Your Financial Pharmacist along with some lessons learned as an entrepreneur and leader.
Smoking continues to be a public health concern in the United States. Despite clear data on the negative health implications of smoking, 14% of adults in the US are current smokers. Pharmacists, with accessibility in underserved communities and unique knowledge regarding nicotine replacement products, are uniquely positioned to assist individuals interested in smoking cessation. In this episode of DISRxUPT, Dr. Myriam Shaw-Ojeda, assistant professor for pharmacy practice at The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy and Director of Pharmacy Extension and Public Health at the Ohio Pharmacists Association and The Ohio State University Extension, and Dr. Andrew Straw, assistant professor of pharmacy practice at Cedarville University, join us to discuss this topic. Listen as we describe the unique work that the Ohio Pharmacists Association has done to provide training for pharmacists interested in providing smoking cessation services, including the opportunity to manage nicotine replacement therapy and be reimbursed for these services in the state of Ohio.
Local community pharmacies and free clinics may not be the first places you think of when it comes to improving the healthcare system. In a day when customer service and care seem to be devalued, this might be the best place to start. We as people are created for connection, thus genuine care and innovation in healthcare start with a recognition of realities. In this episode of DISRxUPT, Dr. Justin Coby, Director of Cedar Care Village Pharmacy in Cedarville, Ohio, joins us to discuss these topics and many more. Listen as we discuss the impact that pharmacists can have on community health specifically through independent pharmacies and free medical clinics, along with where he sees pharmacy care going in the future.
Radiopharmaceuticals are used daily in medical care as both diagnostic and therapeutic agents. With the expertise of nuclear pharmacists, radiopharmaceuticals can be used to precisely diagnose and treat many conditions. Radiopharmaceuticals can act like "flashlights," illuminating certain organs or cells through advanced imaging techniques. They can also act as "hand grenades," delivering a focused and fatal blow to cancer cells. In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Andrew Brown, Manager of Quality Assurance in the Pharmacy Practice Division of Nuclear and Precision Health Solutions at Cardinal Health. Listen as he discusses the practice of nuclear pharmacy, new regulatory standards for the field, and the future of radiopharmaceuticals.
The opioid epidemic, a three-phased crisis thus far in the United States, has ravaged American communities both small and large. Ohio has been a major intersection for drug trafficking and is often cited as one of the worst-hit states in the nation. Initially fueled by predatory pharmaceutical marketing, this crisis was worsened by illicit laboratory production and the rise of black-market synthetic opioids like fentanyl. Opioid medications are effective and useful in the correct medical setting and with the correct precautions, but what can we do to prevent the great harm they continue to cause?In this episode we are joined by Dr. Jon Sprague, Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) Eminent Scholar at Bowling Green State University and the Director of Science and Research for the Ohio Attorney General, as he discusses the background and current state of the opioid epidemic, as well as medical and community-based solutions for preventing opioid harm to communities.
Pharmacists receive the most extensive medication experience out of any healthcare professional. Much of the profession’s recent growth has been in areas that allow this expertise to be leveraged alongside key communication skills. Pharmacists are increasingly involved in helping to influence medication prescribing to align with current medical literature and guidelines. One tool that can be utilized by pharmacists to promote these efforts is academic detailing, an educational outreach process that involves face-to-face interaction with and education of prescribers.In this episode of DISRxUPT, we welcome Cedarville University alumna, Dr. Stephanie Tubb, who provides academic detailing as a clinical pharmacy specialist and works as an ambulatory care pharmacist in the women's primary care clinic at the Dayton VA Medical Center. She also serves as assistant professor of pharmacy practice for the Cedarville University School of Pharmacy. Tune in as she discusses the importance of academic detailing in her role as a pharmacist.
In this episode of DISRxUPT, we explore how artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning are changing the ways pharmacists work each day. We are joined by Luke Mennen, Health System Pharmacy Administration & Leadership Resident at the Cleveland Clinic and Cedarville alumnus. In this episode, we discuss how AI is transforming all aspects of pharmacy, from drug discovery to the bedside. Luke also explains various ways in which the medication use process is impacted by AI technology now and how it might be further implemented in the future to improve health outcomes of patients.
In this episode of DISRxUPT, we explore the important role that 503B outsourcing facilities play in today's drug supply chain. We are joined by Jeff Hval, chief operating officer and chief pharmacist with STAQ Pharma, a 503B outsourcing facility based in Colorado. Jeff explains the history behind the creation of 503B outsourcing facilities, key differences from 503A pharmacies and drug manufacturers, the role of the FDA in oversight of 503B facilities, and the importance of current good manufacturing practices (cGMP) in this space. He also highlights the key role that pharmacists play in this growing sector. Listen in as we explore this unique and important facet of the drug supply chain!
In this episode of DISRxUPT, we continue our conversations about COVID-19 vaccines by diving into the topic of vaccine hesitancy. We are joined by Dr. Aleda Chen, interim dean and associate professor at the Cedarville University School of Pharmacy. Listen in as Dr. Chen and Dr. Cole discuss the impact of vaccine hesitancy, common beliefs about the COVID-19 vaccines, and how the social determinants of health impact our health beliefs. We also discuss how healthcare providers can utilize patient-centered communication practices like motivational interviewing to engage patients with compassion and encourage vaccine confidence.
On this episode of DISRxUPT we discuss pharmacy advocacy with Dr. Thad Franz, Vice Chair of Experiential Programs with the Cedarville University School of Pharmacy and director of Cedar Care Village Pharmacy in Cedarville, Ohio, alongside Dr. Andrea Kowalski, Director of Clinical Services with Shrivers Pharmacy, a multi-store independent pharmacy is Southeast Ohio. Andrea this to say about pharmacy advocacy: “We can’t expect change or progress in our profession without showing the value of a pharmacist. And that means that we go beyond our traditional roles by finding new innovative ways to use our knowledge and unique position within the community to best serve our patients.”Listen in as we discuss the basics of the pharmacist’s role in advocacy through patient and provider relationships.
In this episode of DISRxUPT, we discuss pharmacy advocacy with Dr. Melody Hartzler, Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice at Cedarville University and founder of PharmToTable. Dr. Hartzler has worked closely alongside the Ohio Pharmacists Association for legislative efforts and has participated in providing testimony to the Ohio Legislature on the language of the law for consult agreements. She says this about pharmacy advocacy:“Advocacy is speaking up about what our profession can do to influence change in laws and practice.”These efforts and many others have culminated in important recent changes in Ohio pharmacy law, including provider status, payor recognition, and provider ID numbers. Listen in as we discuss the basics of the pharmacist’s role in advocacy through patient, provider, and legislature relationships.
In today’s episode, Cedarville alumnus, Dr. Ryley Uber, will be discussing the practice of pharmacogenomics, which is how an individual’s genetic code can affect the way different medications interact and are processed within the body. The implications of research in this field are enormous. From pharmacovigilance to personalized medication dosing, everyone involved in the medication process stands to benefit from pharmacogenomic data. Dr. Uber’s interest in pharmacogenomics began during his time at Cedarville, which led to an internship studying pharmacogenomics with the FDA. He then serves as the first Clinical Pharmacogenomics Fellow with the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy and Medical Center. He now serves as Pharmacogenomics Program Director for Geisinger Health. Listen in to hear Dr. Uber discuss how pharmacogenomics is being implemented in the medical world and how it may affect your medication use for the better.
In today’s episode, Dr. Justin Cole is joined by a panel of medical professionals, including a retired physician and ethicist, an infectious disease specialty pharmacist, and a student from Cedarville University School of Pharmacy. Dr. Dennis Sullivan, professor emeritus of pharmacy practice at Cedarville University, and Rachel Wolthoff, a current second-year student pharmacist, will provide background information and detailed perspective on the ethical dilemmas surrounding COVID-19 vaccine development, production, and distribution. They are joined by Dr. Zach Jenkins, associate professor of pharmacy practice in the Cedarville University School of Pharmacy and a frontline infectious disease pharmacist who is familiar with COVID-19, its treatment, and the scientific basis for vaccinations. Listen in to hear more from our panel as they explain the scientific background of COVID-19, vaccinations, and the ethical questions surrounding the COVID-19 vaccine. With vaccine approval and availability just days away, this panel provides a unique opportunity better understand the unique healthcare dilemmas and ethical challenges that COVID-19 and a potential vaccination has brought to our world.Subscribe to DISRxUPT to stay up-to-date with current projects, interviews, and innovation in pharmacy.
In today’s episode Dr. Mohan Pereira, Assistant Professor of Physics at Cedarville University, outlines the basics of nanotechnology applications in medicine. Dr. Pereira shares his career journey from a young child in Sri Lanka with an interest in science to a nanotechnology expert in the United States. The physics professor says this about the surprising way in which his career in which physics and medicine have come together:“Even when I was a child I never thought of pursuing my career and research in nanomedicine.”Through his experience with a variety of interdisciplinary science teams, Dr. Pereira became more interested in the novel ways a physics-based approach can be utilized in other various scientific fields, particularly drug design and delivery. The field of nanomedicine includes new drug delivery mechanisms such as pHLIP™ (pH-low insertion peptide) technology. Dr. Pereira describes this technology as a unique collection of peptides that sense local pH changes, which can be used to accurately deliver drugs or other target molecules to individual cells.Listen in to hear more from Dr. Pereira as he explains the science of nanotechnology, its potential role in therapeutics, and various examples of Subscribe to this podcast to stay up-to-date with current projects, interviews, and innovation in pharmacy.
Welcome to the first episode of the Disrupt Podcast, brought to you by the Cedarville University Center for Pharmacy Innovation. In this inaugural episode, Dr. Justin Cole, the director of the center, as well as two of the center’s student innovators, discuss their backgrounds, interests in innovation, and current projects.Luke O’Brien, one of the center’s student innovators, mentioning his interest in technology and informatics, says this about his interest to work in this setting: ”The more I learned about pharmacy informatics and leveraging new workflow, the more I found it really exciting.” Luke continues to serve the center and its partners in a number of projects involving data collection and media production.Matt Merical, with his interest in advancing the clinical practice of pharmacists, mentions this regarding the expertise and training of pharmacists: “We have a lot of skills that are sometimes over-developed and then underutilized.” Matt supports the center for pharmacy innovation by conducting research and collaborating with its partners in innovation.Dr. Justin Cole, a pediatric pharmacist by training, has led the center since its founding in 2018. Utilizing the resources inside the Center for Pharmacy Innovation, he desires to help change the face of pharmacy practice with innovative approaches to healthcare and systems design, saying, “When we hear the words ‘pharmacy innovation’, I think our minds are naturally drawn to thinking about new drugs. But we also want to ask ‘How can we improve the care system around us?’ We want to be proactive and forward-thinking on how we can improve the health of our patients.”Listen in to hear more from each member of the team, and subscribe to this podcast to stay up-to-date with the rapid pace of change in the profession of pharmacy.
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