In this episode of Precept to Practice, host Kathy Schott speaks with Melissa McLean, Sue Cornell, and student pharmacists Nikesh Kumar and Justine Kaminski to explore a unique collaboration between Oswald’s Pharmacy and Midwestern University. Together, they established a diabetes-focused screening service led by pharmacy students, providing patients with critical access to blood pressure and A1C screenings. This partnership highlights the powerful role community pharmacies play in healthcare...

Explore the complexities of legal liabilities and risks associated with pharmacy clinical services, such as point-of-care testing (POCT) and immunization administration. This episode will offer strategies for managing potential legal challenges, including handling adverse reactions and sensitive patient results while ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory standards. Listen to this episode and equip yourself with the knowledge to navigate these challenges and provide safe, effective car...

This podcast explores the evolving role of pharmacists in the "food as medicine" movement, highlighting how nutrition can complement medication therapies in disease prevention and management. Learn practical strategies for counseling patients on nutrition and navigating medication-nutrient interactions to optimize therapeutic outcomes. Stay ahead of the curve—tune in and enhance your pharmacy practice by incorporating food-based interventions into patient care.HOSTJoshua Davis Kinsey, PharmDV...

In this episode, we explore the vital role pharmacists play in harm reduction strategies in pharmacy practice. Discover how pharmacy-led initiatives and interventions can save lives and transform pharmacy practice. Join us as we discuss opportunities, challenges, and actionable steps for integrating harm reduction into your pharmacy practice site.HOSTJoshua Davis Kinsey, PharmDVP, EducationCEimpactGUESTLindsay McCoy, PharmD, BCPPPharmacy ManagerVillage Drug Shop at Advantage Pharmacist M...

This episode discusses the relevancy of the Beers Criteria in clinical practice, examining how recent changes impact medication safety and prescribing practices for older adults. Learn strategies for effective deprescribing and discover best practices for applying these criteria to improve patient outcomes. This essential episode equips healthcare professionals with the knowledge needed to navigate complex medication regimens and advocate for safer prescribing practices.HOSTJoshua Davis Kinse...

In this episode of Precept2Practice, host Kathy Schott dives into the critical topic of psychological safety with guest Lisa Buss-Preszler, Pharmacy Education Supervisor at Mayo Clinic in Arizona. Together, they explore how fostering psychological safety in clinical learning environments empowers pharmacy students and professionals to thrive. Lisa provides practical strategies for preceptors to build trust, encourage open communication, and normalize failure, helping learners feel safe to ask...

Join us as we dive into the transformative power of functional medicine and its potential to revolutionize pharmacy practice. That’s right – we said revolutionize! Discover how addressing root causes, rather than just symptoms, is changing the way pharmacists approach patient care. Don’t you want to become a leader in this evolving field and elevate your practice site?!HOSTJoshua Davis Kinsey, PharmDVP, EducationCEimpactGUESTJosie Phillips-Ross, PharmD, ABAAHP, FAAMMPharmacist in ChargePhilli...

Discover the benefits of implementing a long-acting injectable (LAI) service at your pharmacy practice site and the impact this service can have on patient care and outcomes. Listen to this week’s episode and learn how to elevate your pharmacy services! HOSTJen Moulton, BSPharmPresidentCEimpactGUESTLindsay McCoy, PharmD, BCPPPharmacy ManagerVillage Drug Shop at Advantage Pharmacist Members, REDEEM YOUR CPE HERE! Not a member? Get a Pharmacist Membership & earn CE for GameChanger...

Stay updated on ADHD care by reviewing new treatment options and navigating the dangers of medication shortages. With patients at risk from counterfeit drugs and overdose as a result of current shortages, now is the time to arm yourself with the knowledge to advocate for and protect your patients. Don't wait—this course is essential for ensuring the safe, effective management of your patients with ADHD.HOSTJoshua Davis Kinsey, PharmDVP, EducationCEimpactGUESTJena Quinn, PharmDCEOPerfecting Pe...

In today’s landscape of direct-to-consumer advertising, pharmacists are a vital source of guidance for both healthcare providers and patients seeking information on newly FDA-approved medications. Staying up-to-date on the latest drug approvals is crucial for pharmacists to ensure accurate dispensing and to offer thorough education to patients and other providers. This episode highlights several medications approved by the FDA in the last 12 to 18 months, providing essential insights into the...

In an era where informed decisions are crucial to public health, understanding vaccine hesitancy has never been more critical. Listen in to this week’s GC episode to learn actionable steps you can make today to break down vaccine hesitancy barriers and provide an accurate and data-driven approach to vaccine education in your community.HOSTJen Moulton, BSPharmPresidentCEimpactGUESTLacy Epperson, PharmDDirector of Pharmacy Clinical ServicesMitchell's Drug Stores Pharmacist Members, REDEEM ...

According to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), 50–70 million Americans have sleep disorders, and one in three adults don't get enough uninterrupted sleep to maintain their health. Listen in to this week’s GC episode to learn the physiology of sleep, why we need sleep, and what our role is in educating patients on sleep hygiene sleep disorders, and OTC vs. Non-OTC options. HOSTJen Moulton, BSPharmPresidentCEimpactGUESTEzequiel Medina, PharmDSleep Coach and Pharma...

A Community Health Worker (CHW) is a frontline public health worker who is a trusted member of the community they serve. CHWs act as a bridge between health and social services and the community, helping to improve health outcomes and access to care. Our goal during this episode is to discuss why training pharmacy technicians to step into the role of a Community Health Worker has been imperative to meeting the health equity demands in local communities. Jen Moulton, BSPharmPresidentCEimp...

Drug resistance to antibiotics continues to escalate. This week we do a deep dive into the Infectious Disease Society of America's (IDSA) brand new guidance on the treatment of antimicrobial resistant gram-negative infections. The GameChangerThe new IDSA guidelines provide critical, evidence-based recommendations for managing drug-resistant gram-negative infections. The guidance offers health care providers clear strategies to improve outcomes and reduce the emergence of resistance.Gues...

The Society of Critical Care Medicine just released their first set of updated stress ulcer prophylaxis (SUP) guidelines since 1999 that include groundbreaking changes. We also discuss evidence on proton pump inhibitor (PPI) use for SUP that impacts ICU practice. The GameChangerNew guidelines for use of PPIs for stress ulcer prophylaxis will have a significant impact on ICU practice. GuestGeoff Wall, PharmD, BCPS, FCCP, BCGPProfessor of Pharmacy Practice, Drake UniversityInternal M...

Stigmatizing language may be part of our daily interactions with patients without even realizing it. It can appear in charts, regardless of race, gender, gender identity, ability, or socioeconomic status, but it has been found to occur more frequently for groups who are traditionally marginalized. How often do you reflect on the language you use with patients and how it might be interpreted by them, depending on their unique circumstances? And what are we doing as preceptors to help our resid...

Dementia is the 6th leading cause of death in the U.S. and there hasn't been a lot of hope with prevention or treatment. However, recently published evidence suggests the shingles vaccine may delay it's onset. The GameChangerSeveral studies suggest a delay in onset of dementia with the recombinant shingles vaccine. GuestGeoff Wall, PharmD, BCPS, FCCP, BCGPProfessor of Pharmacy Practice, Drake UniversityInternal Medicine/Critical Care, UnityPoint Health ReferenceThe recombinant ...

We delve into the implications of the recent study published in JAMA Internal Medicine, exposing how older risk models overestimate cardiovascular risk by about 50%. This overestimation has profound implications for primary statin use, insurer policies, and regulatory practices. Our discussion highlights the need for updated guidelines that reflect the most current evidence, ensuring better patient care and aligning clinical practice with the latest scientific findings. The GameChangerAd...

The power of physical fitness in managing diabetes is transforming patient care. Join us this week as we discuss how pharmacists can significantly enhance patient outcomes by integrating exercise education into their practice, alongside traditional medication management. The GameChangerIncorporating brief but impactful conversations about the importance of physical fitness into patient consultations can significantly enhance diabetes management. GuestsMark Smith, Jr., PharmD, CDCES,...

GLP1 usage is on the rise. This week on GameChangers, we discuss the latest data on using GLP-1s for sleep apnea and weight loss. The GameChangerSeveral new studies suggest GLP-1 and GLP/GIP medications have positive clinical impact on sleep apnea and weight loss. GuestsGeoff Wall, PharmD, BCPS, FCCP, BCGPProfessor of Pharmacy Practice, Drake UniversityInternal Medicine/Critical Care, UnityPoint HealthJake Galdo, PharmD, MBA, BCPS, BCGPCEOSeguridad ReferencesTirzepatide for the Tre...

1 out of 3 adult Americans take a daily multivitamin. On this episode of GameChangers, we discuss a recent study which examined whether daily multivitamin use extends life or prevents common causes of death. The GameChangerThe study found no evidence that daily multivitamin use reduced death from common conditions such as heart disease or cancer. GuestGeoff Wall, PharmD, BCPS, FCCP, BCGPProfessor of Pharmacy Practice, Drake UniversityInternal Medicine/Critical Care, UnityPoint Healt...

While health inequity is considered by many to be the #1 issue in healthcare today, we’re still just learning to talk about it as part of pharmacy education. As preceptors, health equity and social determinants of health may not have been a language we learned as part of our education, and yet we rely on preceptors to help develop our learners in this area. What is our role in incorporating conversations and education around health equity and social determinants of health to better educate ou...

In this week's episode, we dive into the fascinating world of gut health, including three actionable tips you can provide to patients. Explore the critical role of gut microbiome in health conditions ranging from autoimmune disorders to mental health to skin conditions. The GameChangerHealth outcomes can be significantly impacted by addressing gut health issues through dietary modifications, understanding drug-nutrient depletions, and promoting the use of probiotics and prebiotics. Guest...

On this week's GameChangers episode, we discuss prevention of recurrent UTIs, including whether use of d-mannose or antibiotics are effective. The GameChangerRecurrent urinary tract infections plague some women throughout their lives. There are ways to prevent recurrent UTIs, however a recent study determined that d-mannose is not effective. We discuss what is effective. GuestGeoff Wall, PharmD, BCPS, FCCP, BCGPProfessor of Pharmacy Practice, Drake UniversityInternal Medicine/Crit...