Interviews

Daniel Abazia, PharmD, BCPS, clinical assistant professor at Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy, talks about how the prevalence and severity of opioid abuse has increased in the last decade.

Tony Willoughby, McKesson vice president and chief pharmacist at Health Mart, talks about key challenges pharmacists may encounter in the future.

Daniel Abazia, PharmD, BCPS, clinical assistant professor at Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy, talks about some red flags pharmacists should look out for when dispensing controlled substance prescriptions.

Tony Willoughby, McKesson vice president and chief pharmacist at Health Mart, talks about the impact from the move toward value-based care will have on pharmacies.

Daniel Abazia, PharmD, BCPS, clinical assistant professor at Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy, talks about strategies pharmacists can use to minimize negative patient outcomes regarding dangerous controlled substances.

Michael R. Hess, attorney with Bass Berry & Sims and outside general counsel to many of the largest independent specialty pharmacy companies, discusses adherence trends specialty pharmacies need to be aware of.

Tony Willoughby, McKesson vice president and chief pharmacist at Health Mart, reveals some keys to success for independent pharmacy owners.

Jason Turner, PharmD, owner of Moundsville Pharmacy, talks about how medication synchronization programs help pharmacists achieve adherence goals.

R. Jeffrey Hedges, president and CEO of RJ Hedges and Associates, talks about how Medicare Part B, C, and D-compliant practices change overall pharmacy practice.

Jason Turner, PharmD, owner of Moundsville Pharmacy, talks about what pharmacists can do to promote medication synchronization programs.

R. Jeffrey Hedges, president and CEO of RJ Hedges and Associates, talks about how pharmacists can ensure they are compliant with Medicare Part B, C, and D standards.

Jason Turner, PharmD, owner of Moundsville Pharmacy, talks about the role of technology in medication synchronization programs.

R. Jeffrey Hedges, president and CEO of RJ Hedges and Associates, talks about how pharmacy compliance requirements differ across the 3 Medicare plans.

Raulo Frear, PharmD, general manager of OmedaRx, discusses the services his company offers.

Jason Turner, PharmD, owner of Moundsville Pharmacy, talks about how medication synchronization improves patient care and brings the pharmacy more business.

R. Jeffrey Hedges, president and CEO of RJ Hedges and Associates, talks about why Medicare Part B, C, and D standards are so important to a pharmacy's business.

Jason Turner, PharmD, owner of Moundsville Pharmacy, talks about factors pharmacists should consider when introducing medication synchronization programs in their pharmacies.

Michael R. Hess, attorney with Bass Berry & Sims and outside general counsel to many of the largest independent specialty pharmacy companies, discusses streamlining contractual relationships between specialty stakeholders and drug manufacturers.

R. Jeffrey Hedges, president and CEO of RJ Hedges and Associates, talks about how non-compliance with Medicare Part B, C, and D standards can negatively affect a pharmacy's business.

Ludy L. Underwood, Cardinal Health sales manager for retail/alternative care, pharmaceutical division, talks about new programs Cardinal Health has introduced in response to industry changes.

Marc C. Thompson, executive coach and best-selling author, talks about strategies pharmacists can use to engage employees in pharmacy operations.

Ludy L. Underwood, Cardinal Health sales manager for retail/alternative care, pharmaceutical division, talks areas commonly overlooked when pharmacists evaluate cost-savings strategies.

Marc C. Thompson, executive coach and best-selling author, talks about what pharmacists can do to introduce new ideas to a previously unengaged staff.

Ludy L. Underwood, Cardinal Health sales manager for retail/alternative care, pharmaceutical division, talks about how health information technology has changed the business of pharmacy.

Raulo Frear, PharmD, general manager of OmedaRx, discusses developing trends in medication compliance.

Rinku A. Patel, PharmD, RPh, founder and CEO of KloudScript, talks about accreditation standards retail pharmacists should pursue in order to provide specialty pharmacy services.

Ludy L. Underwood, Cardinal Health sales manager for retail/alternative care, pharmaceutical division, talks about how Cardinal Health has helped pharmacies reduce costs.

Lisa Faast, PharmD, pharmacy business specialist and member of Pharmacy Development Services, talks about how pharmacists' awareness of sterile compounding procedures has changed since the 2012 meningitis outbreak.

Rinku A. Patel, PharmD, RPh, founder and CEO of KloudScript, talks about how restricted access drugs can affect pharmacy operations in the community pharmacy space.

Ludy L. Underwood, Cardinal Health sales manager for retail/alternative care, pharmaceutical division, talks about how Cardinal Health's Generation Rx program raises awareness of prescription drug abuse.