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Off Script - The Alabama Pharmacy PodcastMedication Management for Patients Fasting During Ramadan (EP. 27)In this episode of Off Script - The Alabama Pharmacy Podcast, join host Garrett Aikens and his guest Yunus Hampton, a PharmD Candidate in the Samford University McWhorter School of Pharmacy as they discuss medication management for patients observing Ramadan.
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and for Muslims its a time of spiritual reflection, self-discipline, and community. During Ramadan, Millions of Muslims worldwide fast from dawn to sunset, refraining from food, drink, oral medications, and other physical needs for extended periods of time. While fasting has both spiritual and physical benefits, it requires careful planning, especially...2025-03-0823 min
Medication TalkPharmacotherapy for Anxiety and DepressionSpecial guest Marshall E. Cates, PharmD, BCPP, FASHP, FCCP, FALSHP, Professor of Pharmacy Practice from the McWhorter School of Pharmacy at Samford University joins us to talk about pharmacotherapy for anxiety and depression.Listen in as we discuss pharmacotherapy for managing generalized anxiety disorder and major depression, with a focus on tailoring first- or second-line options to individual patient needs.You’ll also hear practical advice from Craig D. Williams, PharmD, FNLA, BCPS, a member of TRC’s Editorial Advisory Board and Clinical Professor of Pharmacy Practice at the Oregon Health and...2024-07-0131 min
Healthy Dose® with Anthony Bolus, Pharm.D.A Vote to Support Pharmacy Practice in Our Communities: HR1770 (Part 2)
A decline in drug insurance reimbursement rates and increased pharmacy fees continue to be a tough pill to swallow for ALL pharmacies across the United States. This issue has forced many pharmacies in recent months to make the difficult decision to limit services or close their doors – leaving a negative impact that is felt by patients both far and wide, as it hinders the access individuals have to medications and other healthcare services. Patients in rural areas are particularly affected by the loss of pharmacies, as there may not be another place to obtain healthcare services anywhere close by; th...2024-06-0616 minHealthy Dose® with Anthony Bolus, Pharm.D.A Vote to Support Pharmacy Practice in Our Communities: HR1770 (Part 1)
A decline in drug insurance reimbursement rates and increased pharmacy fees continue to be a tough pill to swallow for ALL pharmacies across the United States. This issue has forced many pharmacies in recent months to make the difficult decision to limit services or close their doors – leaving a negative impact that is felt by patients both far and wide, as it hinders the access individuals have to medications and other healthcare services. Patients in rural areas are particularly affected by the loss of pharmacies, as there may not be another place to obtain healthcare services anywhere cl...2024-06-0614 minHealthy Dose® with Anthony Bolus, Pharm.D.988Today we will talk with Dr. Cherry Jackson, professor of pharmacy at Auburn University’s Harrison School of Pharmacy and clinical professor of psychiatry and behavioral neurobiology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Dr. Jackson will discuss everything about mental health from what it is, how to help to manage it, and the role that COVID-19 has played in worsening mental health. We’ll also introduce you to the new emergency phone number to dial in the case of a mental health emergency… 9-8-8! 2024-02-1931 minHealthy Dose® with Anthony Bolus, Pharm.D.Pharmacy In Peril: What's Really Happening Behind the Counter Part 2We will continue on the second and final part of our Pharmacy In Peril: What’s Really Happening Behind the Counter Series as now we will learn from a front line pharmacist how these fees and reimbursement models from drug insurance companies, in particular the pharmacy benefit managers otherwise known as PBMs, are causing pharmacy services to suffer and overall your safety as the patient is at risk! Today we bring back Dr. Patrick Devereux, pharmacy manager and company president of Family Medical Services, Inc. which is comprised of four independent pharmacies in central AL as he gives us an u...2023-12-1224 minHealthy Dose® with Anthony Bolus, Pharm.D.Pharmacy in Peril: What’s Really Happening Behind the CounterCommunity pharmacy practice has been in the news quite a bit lately due to walkouts happening across the nation. Tensions are also rising about the decade long flawed payment scheme in our nation, initiated by drug insurance companies, which is paying pharmacies less than what it costs pharmacies to dispense the medication. This backward business takes away significant dollars from pharmacies and has already led to many pharmacy closures over the years… putting patient safety and your individual health at risk! Today we bring in the current chief executive officer and executive vice president of the American Pharmacists Association, Dr...2023-12-0124 minHealthy Dose® with Anthony Bolus, Pharm.D.Triple the Threat, Triple the ProtectionTune in as Dr. Allison Hill, Pharm.D., RPh, director of Practice and Professional Affairs at the American Pharmacist Association (APhA), discusses the triple virus threat– COVID-19, RSV and flu– that you may encounter when returning back to school or back to the office this fall, as well as what defenses you can employ to protect yourself and others from these bugs! She also discusses the latest updates on the COVID-19 vaccine, including the new variant vaccine coming out later this month, along with the importance of receiving an annual flu vaccine. She will also give us information on a br...2023-11-2718 min
CEimpact PodcastIntegrating Students to Enhance Pharmacy ServicesSo often, we can fall into the trap of viewing our time with experiential learners as a burden – something that takes time and energy that we feel we don’t have in a busy practice. How can you operationalize and optimize student contribution on-site, build trust among all parties, and overcome challenges and barriers that come along with experiential learning? Tune in to find out how one busy community pharmacist engaged his students to provide an exceptional learning experience that has enhanced their pharmacy-based services and improved care for patients.HostKathy Schott, PhD...2022-10-1940 min
ASHPOfficialEducator Essentials: Defining Learner Roles to Optimize Interprofessional EducationIn this podcast, we chat with Jessica Skelley, Pharm.D., BCACP, Associate Professor at Samford University McWhorter School of Pharmacy about ways to define learner roles within the interprofessional learning environment and ensure that pharmacy students and residents are afforded learning opportunities to maximize their growth and role within the healthcare team.
The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the presenter. The information and materials are not, and are not intended as, a comprehensive source of drug information on this topic. The contents of the podcast have not been reviewed by ASHP, and s...2021-03-0927 min
Two | Ten PodcastTwo Ten Mom Interview: Dr. Dana Nettles, Dr. Nettles BeautyJoin this episode with co-founder and CEO of Dr. Nettles Beauty, Dr. Dana Nettles. Dr. Dana Nettles is a licensed pharmacist who graduated from The University of Alabama with a degree in Biology, then continued her studies at Samford University’s Mcwhorter College of Pharmacy. She has been practicing pharmacy for over 30 years, and has a passion for holistic medicine and herbal products. She has been natural for over 20 year and works as a consultant specializing in hair and health issues.Aimy and Carol dive into the natural, holistic healing, and beauty industry with Dr. Nettles. This ep...2021-03-0832 minHealthy Dose® with Anthony Bolus, Pharm.D.Fighting COVID-19 and Other Viruses from Over-the-CounterIn this month's episode, host Anthony Bolus talks to Maryam Iranikhah, Pharm.D., BCGP, FASCP, a professor at Samford University’s McWhorter School of Pharmacy. Together, they discuss everything you need to know about vitamins essential to boosting immune health in the fight against COVID-19 and other viruses, including vitamin D, Vitamin C and Zinc.2021-02-2419 minHealthy Dose® with Anthony Bolus, Pharm.D.COVID-19 Vaccinations: Myths vs FactsIn this month's episode, we bring back Michael Hogue, an alumnus of Samford's McWhorter School of Pharmacy and dean of Loma Linda University’s School of Pharmacy in Loma Linda, California. He currently serves as president of the American Pharmacists Association, and he brings his expertise as a member of the CDC’s COVID-19 vaccine work group to help us understand these vaccines in more depth: What is myth vs. what is fact related to them? What adverse reactions people can expect between dose 1 and 2, and why it is important to lift the sleeve and get the shot?2021-01-2034 minHealthy Dose® with Anthony Bolus, Pharm.D.To Flavor or Not to Flavor: Getting Kids to Take Their MedicationsWhen caring for children, there are unique challenges, including dosage form, flavoring, patient cooperation and education. In this month's episode of Healthy Dose, host Anthony Bolus talks to Sam Blakemore, Pharm.D, M.B.A., the pharmacist manager at PedsRx Pharmacy Solutions, which is an independent pharmacy located within Children’s of Alabama. He shares some tried and true tips and tricks related to children’s medications.2020-12-1622 minHealthy Dose® with Anthony Bolus, Pharm.D.Diabetes, DSMES and DPP: What It Can Mean to MeIn this episode of Healthy Dose, host Anthony Bolus talks to Jan Kavookjian, Ph.D., M.B.A., a behavior scientist teaching at Auburn University’s Harrison School of Pharmacy and the incoming President-Elect of the Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists (ADCES). November is National Diabetes Awareness Month, and millions of Americans are diagnosed with diabetes and pre-diabetes each year. Left undiagnosed or untreated, it can increase one's risk of heart attack, kidney disease, blindness and nerve damage to the feet—not to mention the large health cost burden to you and the overall health care system. One...2020-11-1927 minHealthy Dose® with Anthony Bolus, Pharm.D.DIR Fees: The Hidden Pharmacy Side Effects Of Your MedicationsOctober is American Pharmacists Month. In this episode, we shine a light on an issue affecting many pharmacists called DIR Fees. These penalties have exponentially increased over the years, adding economic stress to community pharmacists across the country. Not only is this threat very real for pharmacy closings, but your overall safety as a patient is at risk as well.
Host Anthony Bolus talks to Patrick Devereux, Pharm.D., RPh, pharmacy manager and president of Family Medical Services, INC. which is comprised of four independent pharmacies in central Alabama, and goes into further details on DIR fees...2020-10-2029 minHealthy Dose® with Anthony Bolus, Pharm.D.COVID-19, Part 2: Treatment Strategies & Future VaccinesIn this episode, Anthony Bolus talks to Michael Hogue, Pharm.D., FAPhA, FNAP, dean of Loma Linda University's School of Pharmacy and president of the American Pharmacists Association. Hogue serves on the COVID-19 Vaccine Workgroup with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and together, Bolus and Hogue discuss potential treatment strategies for COVID-19 and the types of vaccines that may be coming soon.
2020-09-1633 minHealthy Dose® with Anthony Bolus, Pharm.D.COVID-19, Part 1: How it Spreads & Ways to Prevent ItWith its first episode of Season 1, our host, Anthony Bolus, discusses COVID-19 with Jeff Kyle, Pharm.D., BCPS, the vice chair and director of experiential education at Samford University’s McWhorter School of Pharmacy and a clinical pharmacy specialist at a local medical center in the Birmingham area. Their discussion covers the basics of COVID-19, including who it affects, how it spreads, and the symptoms, complications, and preventative ways to combat it.2020-09-1619 minHealthy Dose® with Anthony Bolus, Pharm.D.From the Archives: The Shingles VaccineFirst published on Novembe 28, 2017: On this episode of Healthy Dose, Dr. Anthony Bolus visits with Dr. Michael Hogue of Samford's McWhorter School of Pharmacy, discussing shingles and new vaccine available to prevent this painful condition.2020-09-1613 minHealthy Dose® with Anthony Bolus, Pharm.D.From the Archives: Pharmacy School 101, Part 2First published on November 14, 2017: On this episode of Healthy Dose, Dr. Anthony Bolus continues his discussion with Jon Parker, director of admissions at Samford's McWhorter School of Pharmacy. They discuss pharmacy school preparation, admission and pharmacy school programs.2020-09-1614 minHealthy Dose® with Anthony Bolus, Pharm.D.From the Archives: Pharmacy School 101, Part 1First published on November 7, 2017: On this episode of Healthy Dose, Dr. Anthony Bolus covers the education that makes a pharmacist with Jon Parker, director of admissions at Samford's McWhorter School of Pharmacy. They discuss pharmacy school preparation, admission and pharmacy school programs.2020-09-1612 minHealthy Dose® with Anthony Bolus, Pharm.D.From the Archives: Scoliosis & ScreeningFirst published on October 24, 2017: On this episode of Healthy Dose, Dr. Anthony Bolus discusses scoliosis with Angela Jones Doctor, B.S.N., RN, CPN, a nurse from Children’s of Alabama. Jones helps run the scoliosis screening program for many children in Alabama, defines scoliosis, and explains who is at most risk and what to do if your child has positive screening.2020-09-1607 minHealthy Dose® with Anthony Bolus, Pharm.D.From the Archives: Health Care CommunicationFirst published on October 13, 2017: On this episode of Healthy Dose, Dr. Anthony Bolus discusses problems with communication across the health care spectrum, along with Patrick Devereux, Pharm.D. of FMS Pharmacy. Dr. Devereux shares a new innovation to try and help his patients share their drug histories with other health care providers.2020-09-1610 minHealthy Dose® with Anthony Bolus, Pharm.D.From the Archives: Opioids & Pain Management, Part 2First published on October 3, 2017: On this episode of Healthy Dose, Dr. Anthony Bolus discusses opioids with Dr. Jake Galdo, an assistant professor and the director of the Community Pharmacy Residency Program at Samford University's McWhorter School of Pharmacy. Bolus and Galdo discuss the benefits and risks, including the potential for addiction with pain medications.2020-09-1611 minHealthy Dose® with Anthony Bolus, Pharm.D.From the Archives: Opioids & Pain Management, Part 1First published on July 26, 2017: On this episode of Healthy Dose, Dr. Anthony Bolus talks pain management with Dr. Jake Galdo, an assistant professor and the director of the Community Pharmacy Residency Program at Samford University's McWhorter School of Pharmacy. Bolus and Galdo discuss the causes of pain and various therapies and medications to relieve pain.2020-09-1610 minHealthy Dose® with Anthony Bolus, Pharm.D.From the Archives: Zika, Part 2First published on July 25, 2017: On this episode of Healthy Dose, Dr. Heather Hogue, Pharm.D., EP, director of emergency preparedness and response at the Jefferson County Department of Health, returns to Healthy Dose to discuss how long the virus will stay in your system once you are infected. Dr. Hogue also has healthy tips on keeping mosquitoes away from your home or your body.
2020-09-1609 minHealthy Dose® with Anthony Bolus, Pharm.D.From the Archives: Zika, Part 1First published on July 18, 2017: On this episode of Healthy Dose, Dr. Anthony Bolus speaks with Dr. Heather Hogue, Pharm.D., EP, director of emergency preparedness and response at the Jefferson County Department of Health, on new information regarding the Zika virus. Dr. Hogue will help to answer the questions of who this virus can affect, the number of reported cases in Alabama and Jefferson County, along with what precautions to take if infected or traveling to an area where Zika is more prevalent.
2020-09-1608 minHealthy Dose® with Anthony Bolus, Pharm.D.From the Archives: Drug PricingFirst published on July 11, 2017: On this episode of Healthy Dose, Dr. Anthony Bolus speaks with Dr. Patrick Devereux of FMS Pharmacy on runaway drug pricing. Certain medications of seen dramatic increases in cost, and Dr. Devereux explains how this can be harmful to patients and pharmacies...and how they can fight back.
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Talk to Your PharmacistSpecialty Pharmacy with a Focus on Outcomes at Vanderbilt - Dr. Autumn ZuckermanIn this episode, you’ll hear from Dr. Autumn Zuckerman. Autumn received her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Samford University McWhorter School of Pharmacy, then completed two years of ASHP-accredited residency training at the Tennessee Valley Healthcare System VA, specializing in ambulatory care. She began working at Vanderbilt Specialty Pharmacy in July 2015 and soon after joined the Infectious Diseases team where she provided clinical pharmacy services under a collaborative practice agreement for those with HCV infection and at high risk for HIV acquisition.
Dr. Zuckerman was appointed Program Director of Health Outcomes and Research at Vanderbilt Specialty Pharmacy in January 2018. Si...2019-06-0928 min
Up in Your Business with Kerry McCoyDr. Brandon Thornton Discusses the Biggest Myths Surrounding Medical MarijuanaEp 0084 | 4/20/2018
Dr. Brandon Thornton is Co-Owner & CEO of Steep Hill Arkansas a cannabis science company with a focus on analytical testing. He also provides pharmacist consultant solutions to cannabis businesses, including development of formulations, staff training on compounding methods, and creation of educational materials for patients.
He formerly served as the Vice President of Pharmacy Operations for Custom Pharmacy Solutions in Birmingham, AL from 2009-2017. While originally hired as the Director of Pharmacy Operations, his responsibilities expanded to managing the sales force, leading accreditation efforts, and serving as the compliance officer. He managed all aspects of a compounding pharmacy with a n...2018-04-2459 min
Healthy Dose – Healthy Dose PodcastHealthy Dose: ShinglesOn this episode of Healthy Dose, Dr. Anthony Bolus visits with Dr. Michael Hogue of Samford’s McWhorter School of Pharmacy, discussing shingles and new vaccine available to prevent this painful condition. For more information and additional episodes, visit the official Healthy Dose website.2017-11-2936 minHealthy Dose – Healthy Dose PodcastHealthy Dose: Pharmacy School 201On this episode of Healthy Dose, Dr. Anthony Bolus continues his discussion with Jon Parker, director of admissions at Samford’s McWhorter School of Pharmacy. They discuss pharmacy school preparation, admission and pharmacy school programs. For more information and additional episodes, visit the official Healthy Dose website.2017-11-1436 minHealthy Dose – Healthy Dose PodcastHealthy Dose: Pharmacy SchoolOn this episode of Healthy Dose, Dr. Anthony Bolus covers the education that makes a pharmacist with Jon Parker, director of admissions at Samford’s McWhorter School of Pharmacy. They discuss pharmacy school preparation, admission and pharmacy school programs. For more information and additional episodes, visit the official Healthy Dose website. 2017-11-0736 minHealthy Dose – Healthy Dose PodcastHealthy Dose (part 2 of 2: Opioids)On this episode of Healthy Dose, Dr. Anthony Bolus discusses opioids with Dr. Jake Galdo, an assistant professor and the director of the Community Pharmacy Residency Program at Samford University’s McWhorter School of Pharmacy. Bolus and Galdo discuss the benefits and risks, including the potential for addiction with pain medications. For more information and additional… Continue reading Healthy Dose (part 2 of 2: Opioids)2017-10-0436 minHealthy Dose – Healthy Dose PodcastHealthy Dose: Pain Management (part 1 of 2)On this episode of Healthy Dose, Dr. Anthony Bolus talks pain management with Dr. Jake Galdo, an assistant professor and the director of the Community Pharmacy Residency Program at Samford University’s McWhorter School of Pharmacy. Bolus and Galdo discuss the causes of pain and various therapies and medications to relieve pain. For more information and… Continue reading Healthy Dose: Pain Management (part 1 of 2)2017-09-2736 min
Pharmacy Future LeadersPharmacy Podcast Episode 84 Pharmacy Future Leaders McWhorter School of PharmacyWhat Is Healthy Dose?
Healthy Dose is a weekly program offering tips on disease treatment & prevention – and healthy living in general – from professionals at Samford University’s McWhorter School of Pharmacy. The program airs on Tuesdays at 5 pm, and is produced by WVSU in conjunction with the Global Drug Information Service at McWhorter. For more information on this program or a specific topic, conatct wvsu@samford.edu, or leave a message on this blog.
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