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
142 episodes
Rethinking the Use of Beta-Blockers After a Myocardial Infarction
Beta-blockers have long been considered a foundational therapy following myocardial infarction, yet emerging data are challenging their routine use in all patients. This course discusses recent evidence on outcomes associated with beta-blocker ...
Episode 26: More Than Meds: How Community Health Workers Expand the Reach of Independent Pharmacy
Social determinants of health impact more patients than we often realize—and many of those barriers show up in the pharmacy every day.In this episode of Independent Insights, host Britney Woods, Sr. Manager of Community Pharmacy...
New Developments in STI Prevention and Treatment
Sexually transmitted infection (STI) management continues to evolve, with new treatment options, prevention strategies, and practice considerations that are important for pharmacists to understand. This course reviews recent updates in STI care...
Why Is Everyone Talking About Peptides?
Interest in peptide therapies has grown rapidly, with increasing patient questions driven by social media, wellness trends, and evolving access through compounding and online sources. This course reviews what peptides are, the current state of ...
Considerations for Antibiotic Use in Dental Care
Antibiotics are frequently prescribed in dental care, yet evidence suggests they are often unnecessary and can expose patients to significant risks, including Clostridioides difficile infection. This course reviews appropriate antibiotic use in...
Reassessing Tramadol Use in Chronic Pain
Chronic pain is a prevalent and complex condition where evidence continues to evolve around commonly prescribed therapies. This course discusses the latest systematic review comparing tramadol with placebo in adults with chronic pain, highlight...
Episode 25: The Insider’s Guide to McKesson ideaShare 2026
Join host Dr. Britney Woods, PharmD, Senior Manager on the McKesson Health Mart team, for a special Know Before You Go episode created to help independent pharmacy owners get real value from McKesson ideaShare 2026 - before they even arrive. Fe...
Safe and Informed Use of Melatonin in Pediatric Patients
Melatonin—widely available over the counter and often perceived as“natural and safe”—has become increasingly used by caregivers toaddress sleep disturbances in children and adolescents, yet its properrole and safety profile in pedia...
A Review of Acute Rescue Therapies in Clinical Practice
Acute rescue medications are critical in time-sensitive emergencies, and pharmacists play an essential role in ensuring patients and caregivers are prepared to use them correctly. This course discusses the roles of glucagon, naloxone, and epine...
MOUD Prescribing Authority and Practice Implications
Access to medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) remains a critical component of addressing the ongoing opioid crisis, and recent federal authorization now allows pharmacists to independently prescribe buprenorphine following appropriate tr...
Practical Updates From the New Cholesterol Guidelines
Updated cholesterol guidelines introduce important changes in cardiovascular risk assessment and lipid management that directly impact pharmacist practice. This course reviews key updates from the new ACC/AHA dyslipidemia guideline, including r...
Episode 24: Automation That Works: How Independent Pharmacies Decide, Implement, and Thrive
Join host Dr. Britney Woods, PharmD, Sr. Manager of Community Pharmacy at McKesson Health Mart, for a compelling conversation about the power of automation in independent pharmacies. This episode features special guests Faisal Adam, Pharmacist ...
Help Patients Navigate Seasonal Allergies
Seasonal allergies affect millions of patients each year and are a common reason individuals seek guidance from pharmacists for symptom relief and product selection. This course reviews the pathophysiology, common symptoms, and current manageme...
Pharmacy’s Role in HPV Self‑Screening
Federal guidelines now recognize self‑collected HPV testing as an option for cervical cancer screening for average‑risk individuals, offering a more accessible and patient‑preferred alternative to clinician‑collected samples. This cour...
Atopic Dermatitis Treatment and Guideline Updates
Treatment for atopic dermatitis has changed dramatically, with new therapies offering more targeted relief across the severity spectrum. This course highlights recent drug approvals, updated guideline recommendations, and the clinical implicati...
Hypertension Updates Every Pharmacist Should Know
Advancements in hypertension management are shifting the landscape of treatment, from new guideline recommendations to technological innovations. This course explores key highlights from the AHA's recent scientific statements, including single-...
Alpha-Gal Syndrome and the Role of the Pharmacist
Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), a growing allergy linked to tick bites and mammalian meat exposure, is a condition pharmacists can’t afford to overlook. This course discusses the pathophysiology of the syndrome, common triggers, and emerging case tre...
Episode 23: Community Roots to Clinical Impact: Inside a Pharmacy of the Year Winner
What does it look like to build a pharmacy that not only survives—but thrives?In this episode of Independent Insights, host Britney Woods talks with Dave Randolph, owner of Dave’s Pharmacy, and Mikayla Smith, pharmacy manager, a...
How AI is Reshaping Patient Care
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the healthcare landscape—and pharmacy is no exception. This course explores emerging and potential uses of AI in pharmacy practice, including workflow automation, drug information access, and...
Second-Generation Antipsychotics as Adjunctive Therapy for Depression
Second-generation (also known as atypical) antipsychotics are increasingly used as adjunctive therapy for patients with major depressive disorder who have an inadequate or partial response to antidepressants. This course reviews the clinical ra...
Recent Updates on GLP-1 Therapies
GLP‑1 receptor agonists continue to generate clinical and media buzz, with new formulations, new approvals, and expanding areas of research. This course explores key updates, including the FDA approval of the first oral GLP‑1 for chronic weight...
Shared Clinical Decision-Making and the Pharmacist’s Role
Recent changes to childhood vaccine recommendations have introduced shared clinical decision‑making for several immunizations that were previously universally recommended, creating confusion among patients and providers alike. This course expla...
Episode 22: Top 10 Reasons to Press Play
A familiar format, a subtle shift, and something worth sticking around for. This episode includes an introduction to the next chapter of Independent Insights. HostSuzanne Feeney, PharmDSr. Director, Pharmacy Solution...
Balancing the Benefits and Risks of Gabapentin
As gabapentin climbs the ranks to become one of the most prescribed medications in the U.S., questions about its safety and scope of use are also rising. This episode explores recent trends in gabapentin use, highlights key patient safety conce...
