Over the Counter
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Over the Counter is a weekly podcast from Drug Topics, featuring insights from industry experts on the latest news, trends, and innovations in pharmacy. Episodes are released every Thursday afternoon and can be found at www.drugtopics.com/podcasts.
Location:
United States
Description:
Over the Counter is a weekly podcast from Drug Topics, featuring insights from industry experts on the latest news, trends, and innovations in pharmacy. Episodes are released every Thursday afternoon and can be found at www.drugtopics.com/podcasts.
Language:
English
Episodes
DSCSA Compliance Updates for Independent Pharmacies in 2026
3/5/2026
Matt Sample, senior vice president of manufacturer, quality, and replenishment operations at Cencora, joins Over the Counter to discuss key updates under the DSCSA that independent pharmacies need to look out for in 2026.
Duration:00:10:52
Pharmacies Bridge the Diagnostic Dead Zone Through Health Monitoring, Diagnostic Testing
2/26/2026
Tim Drapeau, CEO of CLIAwaived Inc, joined Over the Counter to discuss the Test Yourself @ Home tool and how it is bridging care gaps between patients, pharmacists, and other providers.
Duration:00:16:25
Administrative Shifts in Vaccine Guidance and What Pharmacists Need to Know
2/19/2026
Jeff Goad, PharmD, MPH, joined Over the Counter to discuss ongoing developments regarding COVID-19 vaccines and the future of mRNA technology.
Duration:00:10:28
The Evolution of DTP Pharmacy Models and the Future of Digital Health
2/12/2026
Timothy Aungst, PharmD; Ravi Patel, PharmD, MBA, MS; and Smit Patel, PharmD; joined Over the Counter to discuss direct-to-patient pharmacy models and how they're revolutionizing the future of health care.
Duration:00:26:27
What the Newest Landmark PBM Reform Means for the Pharmacy Industry
2/5/2026
Jesse Dresser, Esq, joined Over the Counter to provide necessary insights into recently signed PBM reform set to revolutionize the distribution of pharmacy benefits.
Duration:00:23:49
Pharmacists Guide Patients as Prescription Drugs Move Over the Counter
1/29/2026
Alyssa Billingsley, PharmD, joined Over the Counter to discuss the FDA's prescription to OTC transition process and what recent switches mean for independent pharmacies and their patients.
Duration:00:11:50
IRA Drug Price Negotiations Threatening Pharmacies’ Financial Sustainability
1/22/2026
Chad Worz, PharmD, BCGP, FASCP, and James Lewis, from the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists (ASCP), joined Over the Counter to discuss the Inflation Reduction Act's industry-wide changes kicking off in 2026.
Duration:00:15:24
National Pharmacist Day: Pharmacist Provider Status Reliant on Health Care Champions
1/15/2026
Meagan Brown, PharmD, BCACP, joined Over the Counter to celebrate National Pharmacist Day and discuss the various avenues for expanding pharmacists' scope.
Duration:00:11:59
How PBMs, Pharmacists Can Team Up to Improve Women's Health
1/8/2026
Susan Thomas, RN, joined Over the Counter to discuss women's health, the pharmacist's role, and her organization's newly launched program designed to benefit both patients and providers.
Duration:00:12:24
Pharmacists Must Effectively Balance Risks, Benefits of Social Media Use
12/23/2025
Jennifer Flynn, CPHRM, joined Over the Counter to discuss pharmacists' potential risks and benefits when using social media for professional or personal purposes.
Duration:00:12:14
Pharmacists Can Reduce HIV Stigma, Increase Access to Care
12/23/2025
Kenric B. Ware, PharmD, MBA, AAHIVP, joined Over the Counter to discuss stigmas surrounding HIV care and prevention as well as the pharmacist's role in advancing management of the condition.
Duration:00:13:31
Most Favored Nation: Global Benchmarking to Reimagine US Drug Distribution
12/18/2025
Ron Lanton III, Esq, joined Over the Counter to discuss the Most Favored Nation drug pricing policy and what exactly it may mean for stakeholders heading into 2026.
Duration:00:14:38
The Pharmacist’s Expertise in Managing Pneumococcal Diseases, Vaccines
12/11/2025
Megan Smith, PharmD, joined Over the Counter to discuss continuously updated pneumococcal vaccines and the pharmacist's role among the greater health care community in managing pneumococcal diseases.
Duration:00:06:41
How TrumpRx Is Bringing Unprecedented Change to the Drug Supply Chain
12/4/2025
John C. Goodman, PhD, joined Over the Counter to discuss TrumpRx and this presidential administration's plans for lowering drug prices in the years to come.
Duration:00:13:00
Why PSOs Are Paramount in Ensuring Safe Medications, Clinical Services
11/26/2025
Catie Stimmel, PharmD, joined Over the Counter to discuss the importance of patient safety organizations for the greater health care continuum.
Duration:00:11:26
How the Government Shutdown Impacted Pharmacy Industry Operations
11/20/2025
Rick Sage, executive vice president of innovation and standards at NCPDP, joined Over the Counter to discuss the lasting impacts of the government shutdown on pharmacy and how it affected industry processes heading into 2026.
Duration:00:11:02
Independent Pharmacies’ Current Hope for State, Federal PBM Reform
11/13/2025
Dae Lee, PharmD, Esq, CPBS, and Lucas Morgan, Esq, joined Over the Counter to discuss both state and federal PBM reform heading into the new year.
Duration:00:13:49
Pharmacists’ Expanding Roles in Diabetes, Community Health Care
11/6/2025
Clipper F. Young, PharmD, MPH, CDCES, BC-ADM, BCGP, joined Over the Counter to discuss pharmacists' roles in improving diabetes outcomes as well as reaching patients in their communities.
Duration:00:27:32
American Pharmacists Month: The Total Value in Pharmacies Expanding Clinical Offerings
10/30/2025
Alyssa Mack, PharmD, joined Over the Counter during American Pharmacists Month to discuss how her pharmacy practice has put a focus on increasing clinical services.
Duration:00:16:22
American Pharmacists Month: How Community Pharmacy Innovation Relies on Expansion, Collaboration
10/23/2025
Steve Moore, PharmD, joined Over the Counter during American Pharmacists Month to discuss community pharmacy innovations, collaborations, and partnerships driving improved patient outcomes.
Duration:00:13:04