Interviews

Mitra Habibi, PharmD, a clinical pharmacist at the University of Illinois Hospital and Health Sciences System, discusses methods specialty pharmacies can use to enhance adherence in patients with multiple sclerosis.

Donna M. Smith, PharmD, director of clinical affairs at Avella Specialty Pharmacy discusses strategies for the management of new lung cancer treatment options.

Jade Megyeri, University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy student, shares what drew her to pharmacy school.

Marcy Andrews, PharmD, field clinical manager for Rite Aid Clinical Services, talks about why she chose to work for Rite Aid.

Troy Trygstad, PharmD, MBA, PhD, of Community Care of North Carolina, talks about how the Medicare Part C and D 5-star quality rating has driven changes in pharmacy practice.

Marcy Andrews, PharmD, field clinical manager for Rite Aid Clinical Services, talks about what makes Rite Aid different from other pharmacies in terms of the service or experience it offers to customers.

Elizabeth Rodriguez, University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy student, gives advice to students preparing to head to pharmacy school.

Marcy Andrews, PharmD, field clinical manager for Rite Aid Clinical Services, reflects on the future of pharmacy.

Troy Trygstad, PharmD, MBA, PhD, of Community Care of North Carolina, talks about how the focus on quality has impacted medication adherence.

Marcy Andrews, PharmD, field clinical manager for Rite Aid Clinical Services, talks about what she does to connect with patients and how she encourages them to take a proactive role in their health.

Elizabeth Rodriguez, University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy student, talks about what drew her to pharmacy school.

Marcy Andrews, PharmD, field clinical manager for Rite Aid Clinical Services, describes some wellness initiatives she has championed in her area.

Marcy Andrews, PharmD, field clinical manager for Rite Aid Clinical Services, talks about how Rite Aid raises awareness about the services pharmacists offer.

Marcy Andrews, PharmD, field clinical manager for Rite Aid Clinical Services, talks about which services patients have been most surprised to learn that pharmacists perform.

From optimizing inhaler technique in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, to catching red flags when dispensing controlled substances to patients with chronic pain, pharmacists can improve patient outcomes in an evolving treatment landscape.

Rite Aid Field Clinical Manager Marcy Andrews, PharmD, provides advice to pharmacy students.

Daniel Abazia, PharmD, BCPS, clinical assistant professor at Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy, talks about how prescription drug monitoring programs assist pharmacists.

Tony Willoughby, McKesson vice president and chief pharmacist at Health Mart, talks about how the change from fee-for-service to value-based service has altered pharmacy strategy.

Daniel Abazia, PharmD, BCPS, clinical assistant professor at Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy, talks about a pharmacist's legal responsibility when a controlled substance is dispensed.

Tony Willoughby, McKesson vice president and chief pharmacist at Health Mart, talks about how owning a Health Mart pharmacy differs from being completely independent.

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.