This Week in Pharmacy

TWIRx | The Great Pharmacy STRIKE!!

CVS Pharmacist's have had enough.“Pharmacists all over the nation have talked about, joked about, wanted to, wished that we could do things like this,” one of the walkout organizers told USA TODAY. “I know the pharmacists in this district – a lot of us have worked together for a long time, and we just decided we’ve had enough.” The Nation has heard loud and clear from #Pharmacists in Kansas City and Missouri that the working conditions at CVS Pharmacies is not safe for Pharmacists, Techs, and most importantly Patients. We're joined by 'Would Your Like Shots with That' Marie Wilda  and 'Pizza Is Not Working' Dr. Candace Olusola PharmD collaborators on 'This Week in Pharmacy' 
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TWIRx | What a mess. ’This Week in Pharmacy’ with Shane Jerominski, PharmD

Special Guest:Shane Jerominski, PharmD   The Accidental Pharmacist Chain Retail Pharmacy - What a mess.
 
Sponsored by:Pharm@Seahttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NpMWUijgST4&list=PPSV

TWIRx | The Misunderstood Complexity of Obesity

There are a lot of myths and misconceptions about obesity that are constantly being spread around the world. Despite extensive research and studies, society has developed a toxic concept of obesity and most are not willing to learn the truth behind the complex and chronic disease.While we don’t know everything that there is to know about obesity and weight management, spreading myths and misconceptions is harmful and damaging.Here are some common myths and misconceptions about obesity:“Obesity is not a disease”Culturally, we tend to see obesity as a result of poor lifestyle choices and character flaws. This is simply not the case. Obesity is a complex and chronic disease that should be taken as seriously as any other illness or disease. It is a medical problem that can increase one’s risk for other diseases and health problems and affects millions worldwide.“Obesity is caused by poor diet and no physical activity”There are many reasons that someone may be affected by the disease of obesity. While poor diet and lack of physical activity can contribute to obesity, they are not the only factors that can cause it. Sometimes obesity can be caused by genetics, medication or even rare diseases.For example, some medications that are used to help someone with physical or mental illnesses may cause weight gain which can lead to obesity. There are also people who are genetically predisposed to obesity and may struggle with it from birth. While diet and exercise certainly play a role in someone’s health, it is not the sole cause or treatment for obesity.Special Guests Ted Kyle, RPh, MBA LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ted-kyle-21a868a Ted is a healthcare professional experienced in collaborating with leading health and obesity experts for sound policy and innovation to address health needs and the obesity epidemic in North America. For the past 10 years, Ted has dedicated his career to understanding how to address health issues and needs created by obesity.Daily Updates from Ted:https://conscienhealth.org/category/news/Katherine H. Saunders MD, DABOMLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/katherine-saunders-md-711a8122  Dr. Katherine H. Saunders is a physician entrepreneur and a leading expert in Obesity Medicine. She is on the cutting edge of effective and compassionate obesity treatment. Dr. Saunders is on faculty at Weill Cornell Medicine, where she teaches and precepts. Dr. Saunders received her undergraduate degree Phi Beta Kappa/Summa Cum Laude from Dartmouth College and her medical degree from Weill Cornell Medical College, where she became a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. She completed her internship and residency training in Internal Medicine (Primary Care) at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medicine, where she served as ambulatory chief resident. Dr. Saunders was the first clinical fellow in Obesity Medicine at the Comprehensive Weight Control Center at Weill Cornell Medicine.Website: https://www.intellihealth.co/ 

TWIRx | Pharmacist Diaries & the Core Life Method

We're excited about TWIRx this week with 2 Pharmacy Podcast Network hosts joining the show! Our first guest is our newest host, Anisha Patel, founder of Pharmacist Diaries, a podcast that reveals the secret lives of pharmacists, from where their journeys began, where they are now and everything in between. Our next guest was voted as one of the most influential Pharmacists for 2022, Dr. Anne Arvizu PharmD is the founder of the 'Core Life Method' - transformational coaching techniques! 

TWIRx | Pharmacists Leading in Patient Education & Guidance with Cannabis

Cannabis Usage in Medicine must be Rooted in Education(GUEST 1) Jeff Lombardo PharmD, BCOP 
University at BuffaloDirector Pharmacy Business Development - Catholic Health SystemThe University at Buffalo Center for Integrated Global Biomedical Sciences (CIGBS) will partner with Charlotte’s Web Labs (CW Labs) on a research initiative to advance understanding of the therapeutic uses of cannabinoids.https://www.buffalo.edu/news/releases/2020/11/037.htmlRef Research: Indigenous Medicine, Natural Products and Nanomedicinehttps://www.buffalo.edu/integratedglobalbiomedicalsciences/projects/Indigenous-medicine.htmlDr. Stephen Cutler is the Dean and Professor USC College of Pharmacy, as a contributing source of data, research, and discussion in specific cases and cannabis usage.Partnerships in Cannabis helping to fund continuing education(GUESTS 2 & 3)Jameson Rodgers & Amir Nezhad CBDfx  https://cbdfx.com/about/ 
818-458-8581an@cbdfx.comCBDfx is a CBD (cannabidiol) company based in Southern California. CBDfx specializes in quality cannabinoid wellness products that promote better health for the mind and body. Our popular organic hemp products include CBD gummies, CBD oil, CBD cream, and CBD for pets.
 

TWIRx | Children’s Book Feature

Children's Book Authors & Pharmacy Students Shay Roth & Jaccie Hisashima join "This Week in Pharmacy"  Jaccie Hisashima – University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy. Now completing a PGY1 Acute Care Residency at UC Davis Medical Center, Sacramento.Shay Roth, PharmD Candidate 2024 University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy, Co-Author and Illustrator

Nectar Life Sciences & The Pharma Movie

Ken Chahine, founder and CEO at Nectar Life Sciences on your radar. Ken has a fascinating story: a child of immigrant parents, neither of whom finished elementary school, he earned a PhD in Biochemistry (U of Michigan) and a JD in patent law. 
After transforming the field of genetic testing for genealogy as General Manager of Ancestry DNA, he founded Nectar, a health tech company revolutionizing the allergy space with at-home allergy testing and treatment with sublingual drops.In grad school, Ken suffered from severe allergies that made lab work in goggles near-impossible. When he discovered the healthcare system’s solution for chronic allergy sufferers is constant medications (average = 3 meds per day) and/or painful, inconvenient shots, he knew there had to be a better way.Just a sample of what Ken can elaborate on:
First-hand experience with allergies as a chronic condition and advocating for the consumer 
Long-term benefits of at-home allergy testing + treatment
Why sublingual (under the tongue) treatment is already standard in Europe as a safer alternative to subcutaneous (shots)
How he transitioned into the allergy space after revolutionizing the genetic science behind Ancestry.com
Predictions for holistic approaches in the healthcare space

TWIRx | What’s Your Mission? What’s Your Purpose?

On 'This Week in Pharmacy" Jennifer Bourgeois, Pharm.D is on the pods. She's a pharmacist, a mother, and an amazing Provider in McKinney, Texas. Dr. Bourgeois serves as a SingleCare spokesperson after being named Best Pharmacist in 2021.Next, catching up on biosimilars with Stephen Pagnotta, Executive Director and Biosimilar Commercial Lead at Boehringer Ingelheim.  A biosimilar is a biological medicine highly similar to another already approved biological medicine (the 'reference medicine'). Biosimilars are approved according to the same standards of pharmaceutical quality, safety and efficacy that apply to all biological medicines. 

TWIRx | Leveling UP with UP Solutions & Global Leaders in Digital Health

On "This Week in Pharmacy" Todd Eury talks with the leading Digital Health Pharmacist in New Zealand Katrina Azer about the rising useage of technology as part of treatment plans in pharmacy care. Next, a special conversation with Community Pharmacy Business Coach of the Coaches, Patti Marra --who came from the PDS strategy team helping pharmacy leaders like Lisa Faast launch successful enterprises.

TWIRx | Operation Prescription Hustle

Meet Scott Fichter, Head Trainer and Creator of No Slack Just Hustle. Scott is a former collegiate athlete, head high school football coach, and fitness instructor with a passion for helping others reach their health and wellness goals. He knows firsthand the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle and how it positively impacts one's performance in the workplace.