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Latest Episodes

Alzheimer's Boom or Bust
October 14, 2022

Aducanumab (brand name Aduhelm) drew headlines when it was approved by the FDA in 2021 against the recommendations of the FDA advisory committee. Today it's almost commercially dead. On this episode a

$35 Insulin Cap
April 21, 2022

Capping patient out-of-pocket costs for insulin has been a popular move for legislators, most recently by the US House. On this episode we weigh the Pros, Cons, and viral reactions to this move includ

Testing Woes & Ivermectin
September 27, 2021

After explaining a HORRENDOUS mistake made recently by the NABP and the oversight of NAPLEX testing that affected one of our own, we decided it's high time we dove into the controversy around the use

Blueberry Pharmacy
August 11, 2021

On this episode we were blessed to have on Kyle McCormick, owner/operator of Blueberry Pharmacy, to explain his unique (but traditionally familiar) business model. Blueberry operates on a cost-plus mo

[NEWSFLASH] Amazon: Usual & Customary
July 06, 2021

The Twittersphere recently noticed that quoted savings on Amazon Pharmacy are a little bit unrealistic. On this episode we break down how a pharmacy's "Usual & Customary" price SHOULD be calculated, w

US Drug Supply Chain
July 05, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted many weaknesses in the US Drug Supply Chain's dependence on foreign production (similar to toilet paper, masks, etc.). The Biden White House recently announced plans

DIRty Money
May 18, 2021

After a brief hiatus we are back in the studio! Everyone has important life updates to share, Aaron has some interesting learning points about Medicaid rebates, Ryan explains DIR fees, and we check ba

Mix and Match
March 27, 2021

Since we have had guests on for the last few episodes, we wanted to take some time to cover some recent topics that have come up in the first quarter of 2021. Chosen topics: Aaron - COVID vaccine hesi

Kit Check
March 04, 2021

We are beyond excited to welcome AJ Rivosecchi, PharmD onto the podcast to talk about Kit Check. A company that started as a tool for managing hospital medication inventory is growing to address drug

Roche Pharmacy
February 21, 2021

Ever been to an independent pharmacy? One with a soda fountain and ice cream bar? The level of service provided is a far cry more personal than the usual retail-pharmacy experience. Don't believe us?