World Immunization Week: Pharmacists Expanding Role in Community Vaccination Efforts
In celebration of World Immunization Week, Nathan Ott, PharmD, joins Over the Counter to discuss the evolution of the pharmacist's role in boosting community vaccination rates across the country.
30 April 2026, 1:38 pm
13 minutes 18 seconds
Pharmacy Accreditation Requires Ongoing Diligence for Network Access
Mitch Lamb, PharmD, joins Over the Counter to discuss pharmacy accreditation hurdles and why staying consistently proactive can mean the world for a pharmacy's bottom line.
23 April 2026, 12:54 pm
15 minutes 6 seconds
What Pharmacies Need to Know About FDA Shift to 12-Digit NDCs
Cencora representatives Matt Sample and Neal Cooper join Over the Counter to discuss the FDA's 7-year push to move national drug codes from 10 to 12 universal digits.
16 April 2026, 12:22 pm
12 minutes 18 seconds
What the Walgreens ‘Hybrid Pharmacist’ Role is Doing for Workforces Challenges
Walgreens Chief Pharmacy Officer Rick Gates joins Over the Counter to discuss his organization's newly introduced hybrid pharmacist role and how it is creating innovation across the greater pharmacy industry.
9 April 2026, 12:42 pm
18 minutes 58 seconds
How Weight-Loss Drugs Could Reshape the Landscape of Addiction Treatment
Sylvie Stacy, MD, MPH, joins Over the Counter to discuss the emerging evidence regarding GLP-1s for various types of substance use disorders and the potential role this medication class can play for millions of vulnerable patients.
2 April 2026, 1:34 pm
19 minutes 48 seconds
Unpacking the FDA’s Sweeping Proposal to Move All Drugs to OTC
Mark Garofoli, PharmD, BCGP, CPE, CTTS, joins Over the Counter to discuss recent comments from FDA Commissioner Marty Makary, MD, MPH, and what they could mean for the pharmacy profession going forward.
26 March 2026, 12:33 pm
21 minutes 31 seconds
Diabetes Alert Day: The Pharmacist’s Powerful Role in Diabetes Care
William A. Bryson, PharmD, joins Over the Counter for a bonus rendition celebrating Diabetes Alert Day on March 24.
24 March 2026, 12:57 pm
14 minutes 41 seconds
A Pharmacist’s Look Into the Rise, Challenges of GLP-1 Compounding
Annie Lambert, PharmD, BCSCP, joins Over the Counter to discuss the safety and scrutiny of compounded GLP-1s and the pharmacist's role in helping patients understand their clinical impact.
19 March 2026, 1:53 pm
11 minutes 31 seconds
How Pharmacies Can Get Ahead of Persistent Drug Shortage Challenges
Lani Bertrand, senior director of clinical marketing & thought leadership at Omnicell, joins Over the Counter to discuss the constant challenges pharmacies are faced with regarding drug shortages as well as the tools and approaches to overcome them.
12 March 2026, 1:14 pm
10 minutes 52 seconds
DSCSA Compliance Updates for Independent Pharmacies in 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.
5 March 2026, 5:08 pm
16 minutes 25 seconds
Pharmacies Bridge the Diagnostic Dead Zone Through Health Monitoring, Diagnostic Testing
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.