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Who is making the greatest impact on the future of pharmacy? The Pharmacy Podcast Network is proud to announce that voting is NOW OPEN for the 5th Annual “50 Most Influential People in Pharmacy” Awards! This is YOUR opportunity to recognize the pharmacists, entrepreneurs, innovators, educators, advocates, and healthcare leaders who are transforming our profession and advancing patient care. Voting is open November 4 – December 12, 2026! The Pharmacy 50 Awards are more than a

For years, pharmacists have been promised that technology would make their jobs easier. Yet many pharmacy professionals still spend substantial portions of their workdays navigating insurance requirements, contacting pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), tracking prior authorizations, verifying benefits, and documenting administrative conversations. Now, a different generation of artificial intelligence is emerging—one that doesn't simply answer questions but can execute administ

An expert perspective on why vaccine cost-effectiveness must account for local healthcare realities, patient safety, and sustainable immunization programs. by Dr. Nelly Bosire - Obstetrician & Gynaecologist | Nairobi County, Kenya Expert commentary on the recent article published October 7, 2026 on MedikaLife: Rethinking vaccine costs: how the “more expensive” vaccine can actually save health systems millions Maternal and childhood immunization: What lessons can be drawn fro

Three-Part Podcast Series | Pharmacy Podcast Network Presented in partnership with Clinigen, the Love Your Pharmacist Awards podcast series celebrates the expertise, dedication, and extraordinary contributions of hospital pharmacists worldwide. Across three episodes, pharmacy leaders explore professional recognition, the future of pharmacy practice, and the challenges of ensuring patients have access to essential medicines. Episode 1: Celebrating Excellence in Hospital Pharma

By Todd S. Eury, Editor in Chief, Pharmacy Podcast Network I have spent much of my career as a “talking head” for the pharmacy profession. Through thousands of podcast conversations, I have spoken with pharmacists, owners, educators, advocates, policymakers, attorneys, technology leaders—and, importantly, pharmacy-focused accountants. Those conversations have taught me that an independent pharmacy’s clinical mission cannot be separated from its financial health. A pharmacy ca

Independent pharmacies are a cornerstone of healthcare in communities across the country. They provide patients with convenient access to medications, trusted clinical guidance, and personalized care. But the business of running an independent pharmacy has become increasingly difficult. Pharmacy owners are navigating complex reimbursement models, tightening margins, and growing competitive pressure. High-cost brand medications can increase that financial risk, sometimes f

Building a brand rarely happens overnight. It happens through years of work, sacrifice, consistency and trust. It happens one customer, one partnership and one successful project at a time. Eventually, your company’s name becomes more than a name—it represents your reputation, your relationships and the promise you have made to the people you serve. That is why protecting your brand matters. For years, several friends and colleagues encouraged me to pursue a federal trademark

Join the leaders in Specialty Pharmacy on the NASP Podcast (SCHEDULE YOUR PRESS QUOTES HERE) inSPire allows us to:  Differentiate the event from the organization’s year-round efforts  Highlight the distinct value of being present and together in person Create a recognizable, memorable brand for this landmark conference   It’s the place where:   Meaningful connections are made    Emerging leaders find their voice  Research and real-world practice intersect  Fresh ideas

For advertising directors, brand leaders and VPs of Marketing investing in pharmacy and healthcare media, this is worth examining. I compared the last 30 days of LinkedIn performance across several of the most recognizable digital media brands serving pharmacy and healthcare: Becker’s Healthcare — 409,056 followers Pharmacy Times — 102,700 followers MJH Life Sciences — 32,769 followers Pharmacy Podcast Network — 15,600 followers Drug Topics — 7,896 followers The scale differe

Welcome to the 2026 Cencora ThoughtSpot Rewind, sponsored by Outcomes! In this special 4-part series we get a deep look into the event that took place this year in Orlando Florida. The Pharmacy Podcast Network was embedded into the Outcomes booth where we caught all the action on the show room floor. To learn more about what Outcomes is doing for pharmacies, visit https://www.outcomes.com/ In this episode, Part One of the series, hosted by Todd Eury, Founder and CEO of the Ph

These are the Top 10 Conversations Resonating Across the Pharmacy Profession An analysis of 136 This Week in Pharmacy episodes shows that listeners respond most strongly to conversations connecting pharmacy’s immediate operational pressures with future growth opportunities. The ten leading episodes generated a combined 53,870 downloads, averaging 5,387 downloads per episode. These episodes represent approximately 11.7% of all downloads contained in the report. Top 10 TWIRx Ep

The pharmacy industry in the United States is evolving rapidly. Every day, new technologies, regulations, and consumer expectations shape how pharmacies operate. As someone deeply involved in this field, I find it exciting to explore these changes and understand what they mean for pharmacy professionals and healthcare partners. In this post, I’ll walk you through some of the most important trends shaping the US pharmacy industry today. These insights can help you stay ahead a

McKesson ideaShare is June 18 – 21, 2026 Denver, CO The Pharmacy Podcast Network returns to McKesson ideaShare, a premier community pharmacy event that empowers current and future independent pharmacists to foster deeper connections, discover ways to innovate and thrive, and strengthen your collective voice. The McKesson ideaShare 2026 Rewind Podcast Press coverage show: Part One In this episode we hear from: Mark Kinney - IPC Eddy Sookswat - McKesson Kevin Boesen - Outcome

In a Medika Life exclusive Briya’s announcement at HLTH Europe marks an important shift in how artificial intelligence may support medical research and healthcare decision-making. By opening no-cost access to AIRE, its conversational AI research platform, Briya is attempting to reduce the technical barriers that often prevent researchers from quickly exploring public health data, testing hypotheses, validating endpoints, and moving from observation to evidence. Read the full

Pharmacy Podcast Network Releases 6-Part Asembia AXS Specialty Pharmacy Summit Series The Pharmacy Podcast Network’s podcast press coverage from the 2026 Asembia AXS Specialty Pharmacy Summit is out now, featuring a complete six-part series packed with industry insights, leadership perspectives, and innovation shaping the future of specialty pharmacy. Across all six episodes, listeners will hear from a powerful lineup of over 40 specialty pharmacy industry leaders, healthcare

Thank you to Colin Hung with Swaay Health for this terrific interview on their podcast about “Evidence-Based Podcasting” and why healthcare audio needs a stronger foundation of trust. Read the Swaay Health blog here: https://swaay.health/2026/06/02/elevating-healthcare-podcasts-to-journal-standards/ From my perspective, podcasting has become an incredibly powerful medium for healthcare education, but it has not yet reached the same level of clinical rigor expected from tradit

What is Pharmacy anyway? Is 'pharmacy' community pharmacy? Is it chain pharmacy? Is it independent pharmacy? Is it grocery-store pharmacy? Is it mail order? Is it specialty? Is it clinical care? Is it retail? The honest answer is: pharmacy has become all of these things, and that is exactly why the profession is struggling with an identity crisis. By that definition, a pharmacy that sells prescriptions, over-the-counter products, immunizations, consultations, testing, supplem

PBM Reform Podcast Executive Dose Counter Talk

In today’s pharmacy landscape—where reimbursement pressure, operational complexity, and corporate consolidation continue to challenge independent owners—success is no longer just about filling prescriptions. It’s about having the right partners, the right strategy, and the right tools to compete and grow. That’s exactly where the Independent Pharmacy Cooperative (IPC) delivers value. Founded over 40 years ago and now serving thousands of pharmacies nationwide, IPC is the nati

Evidence-Based Podcasting: A New Standard for Pharmacy Education Through Audio Five years ago—on September 29, 2020—I quietly started building something I believed the pharmacy profession needed, even if the industry wasn’t ready for it yet. I called it Evidence-Based Podcasting™. At the time, podcasting in healthcare was growing rapidly. Pharmacists, clinicians, and industry leaders were turning to audio for education, insight, and connection. But there was a problem—while t