Independent Insights, a Health Mart Podcast
Independent Insights, a Health Mart Podcast brings together independent pharmacy owners and other community pharmacy experts to inspire all pharmacy team members to not just survive, but thrive in building practices that cater to the needs of local communities. Plug in to hear ways to innovate patient care services and strengthen the overall health of your pharmacy business.
Plus, sharpen your clinical skills with GameChangers Clinical Conversations - a weekly pharmacotherapy podcast featuring the latest game-changing advances in patient care. New episodes arrive every Monday and are available for CE credit. Check the show notes for instructions on how to redeem your credit.
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Episodes
91 episodes
The Pharmacist's Role in Cancer Survivorship
As more patients live beyond cancer treatment, survivorship care is becoming an essential—but often overlooked—part of the healthcare journey. This episode explores how pharmacists can support survivors through medication management, mental hea...
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Fall Prevention Tips for Pharmacy Practice
Falls are a leading cause of injury and death in older adults, and pharmacists are in a key position to help prevent them. This episode highlights how to identify medication risks, share practical prevention strategies, and connect patients wit...
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Timely Updates in Pharmacy-Delivered Immunization Services
With shifting policies, payment models, and an unpredictable respiratory virus landscape, pharmacy teams need more than clinical updates to prepare for the upcoming immunization season. This episode explores key issues shaping immunizatio...
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Episode 16: Creating Pharmacy’s Future
The Future Is Now: APhA President Randy McDonough on Leading Change in Independent PharmacyWhat does the future of independent pharmacy look like—and how do we get there?In this powerful episode of Independent Insights<...
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What Should Pharmacists Know about Low-Dose Naltrexone?
Low-dose naltrexone (LDN) is generating growing interest as a potential therapy for conditions such as chronic pain and immune-related disorders. This episode offers a foundational overview of what LDN is, how it’s thought to work, where curren...
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Regulatory Essentials for Safe and Compliant Compounding
Compounded medications serve a critical role in meeting patient-specific needs, but compliance is essential to ensure safety and quality. This episode covers what pharmacists need to know about documentation, prescription validity, beyond-use d...
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Addressing the Challenge of Uncontrolled Hypertension
Uncontrolled hypertension continues to drive cardiovascular risk and remains a major gap in chronic disease management. This episode discusses what pharmacists need to know to support treatment adherence, identify therapeutic gaps, and address ...
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OTC STI Kits Supporting Patients and Expanding Access to Care
With sexually transmitted infection (STI) rates continuing to rise, over-the-counter testing kits are expanding access to care, and pharmacists are well-positioned to support their safe and effective use. This episode explores key facts about a...
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Pain Management Tips and Updates for Pharmacists
Pharmacists are key partners in helping patients navigate the challenges of managing pain safely and effectively. This episode covers practical strategies for counseling, identifying potential concerns in therapy, and supporting appropriate tre...
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Episode 15: From End Cap to Enterprise: Unlocking the Power of Front-End & DME
What if the key to boosting your pharmacy’s revenue—and your community impact—was already within your four walls?In this episode of Independent Insights, host Suzanne Feeney sits down with Alex Anderson, sixth-generation owner of Oswald’...
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HIV Treatment Updates: Counseling, Adherence, and Clinical Pearls
HIV treatment has evolved significantly, offering streamlined regimens and improved patient outcomes. This episode will discuss the latest antiretroviral therapy (ART) guidelines, highlighting preferred regimens, key pharmacologic consideration...
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Optimizing Care with Integrative Oncology - Part TWO
Integrative oncology blends conventional cancer treatments with supportive therapies like nutrition, acupuncture, and mind-body practices to improve patient outcomes and quality of life. This episode outlines what pharmacists need to know about...
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Optimizing Care with Integrative Oncology - Part ONE
Integrative oncology blends conventional cancer treatments with supportive therapies like nutrition, acupuncture, and mind-body practices to improve patient outcomes and quality of life. This episode outlines what pharmacists need to know about...
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Pharmacist-Driven Dyslipidemia Management
Dyslipidemia remains a major contributor to cardiovascular disease, and pharmacists play a key role in optimizing therapy and improving outcomes. This episode reviews recent updates in guidelines, pharmacologic options, and practical counseling...
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Episode 14: Inventory That Works for You
Are you tired of inventory headaches draining your time, cash flow, and team morale? In this episode of Independent Insights, we’re cracking the code on an often overlooked yet powerful tool in your pharmacy: inventory management.Join ho...
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Fatty Liver Disease: Risks, Treatments, and the Role of the Pharmacist
Fatty liver disease affects a growing number of patients, often progressing silently until advanced stages. This episode highlights what pharmacists need to know about recent terminology changes, risk factors, pharmacotherapy updates, and key c...
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Optimizing Asthma Care: Guideline Updates and Practical Pearls
Asthma management continues to evolve, with updated guidelines emphasizing personalized care, smart inhaler use, and early intervention. This episode reviews key pharmacotherapy updates, stepwise treatment strategies, and practical counseling t...
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Creatine - Separating Facts from Fiction
Creatine is often associated with athletic performance, but growing evidence points to its broader benefits for brain health, aging, and overall muscle preservation. This episode breaks down what pharmacists need to know about creatine’s eviden...
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The Impact of Long COVID
Long COVID continues to affect millions, leaving patients with persistent symptoms that impact daily life and overall health. Pharmacists are uniquely positioned to recognize these patients, recommend supportive treatments, and provide guidance...
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Episode 13: Foster & Thrive – Building a Lifestyle Brand
Whether you're looking for innovative ideas or practical tips, this episode offers valuable insights for a thriving front end. Gain expert insights from Megan Baccam, Director, Product Management at McKesson, and Russell Gong, Co-founder of Cab...
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Pharmacists Expand Access to Contraceptive Care
With over-the-counter birth control expanding access to contraception, pharmacists have a growing role in guiding patients through their options, ensuring safe use, and providing essential counseling. This episode explores the pharmacist’s role...
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Pharmacist-Provided Addiction Treatment
Pharmacists are stepping into a critical role in addiction treatment, expanding access to life-saving medications like buprenorphine through pharmacy-based MOUD clinics. This episode examines how this innovative model is transforming care for p...
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The Pharmacist's Role in Travel Health
Travel health is more than just vaccines—pharmacists play a crucial role in protecting patients from preventable illnesses with essential immunizations, OTC medications, and prescription therapies. This episode explores the key components of a ...
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Understanding the Gut-Brain Connection Part 2
Building on the science of the gut-brain axis, this episode focuses on actionable strategies pharmacists can use to counsel patients on mental health, gut-related medication effects, and evidence-based lifestyle interventions. From tailored cou...
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