Over the Counter

Over the Counter is a weekly podcast from Drug Topics, featuring insights from industry experts on the latest news, trends, and innovations in pharmacy.

  • 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.
    26 February 2026, 6:10 pm
  • 10 minutes 28 seconds
    Administrative Shifts in Vaccine Guidance and What Pharmacists Need to Know
    Jeff Goad, PharmD, MPH, joined Over the Counter to discuss ongoing developments regarding COVID-19 vaccines and the future of mRNA technology.
    19 February 2026, 5:01 pm
  • 26 minutes 27 seconds
    The Evolution of DTP Pharmacy Models and the Future of Digital Health
    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.
    12 February 2026, 6:09 pm
  • 23 minutes 49 seconds
    What the Newest Landmark PBM Reform Means for the Pharmacy Industry
    Jesse Dresser, Esq, joined Over the Counter to provide necessary insights into recently signed PBM reform set to revolutionize the distribution of pharmacy benefits.
    5 February 2026, 4:37 pm
  • 11 minutes 50 seconds
    Pharmacists Guide Patients as Prescription Drugs Move Over the Counter
    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.
    29 January 2026, 4:35 pm
  • 15 minutes 24 seconds
    IRA Drug Price Negotiations Threatening Pharmacies’ Financial Sustainability
    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.
    22 January 2026, 6:00 pm
  • 11 minutes 59 seconds
    National Pharmacist Day: Pharmacist Provider Status Reliant on Health Care Champions
    Meagan Brown, PharmD, BCACP, joined Over the Counter to celebrate National Pharmacist Day and discuss the various avenues for expanding pharmacists' scope.
    15 January 2026, 5:01 pm
  • 12 minutes 24 seconds
    How PBMs, Pharmacists Can Team Up to Improve Women's Health
    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.
    8 January 2026, 6:40 pm
  • 12 minutes 14 seconds
    Pharmacists Must Effectively Balance Risks, Benefits of Social Media Use
    Jennifer Flynn, CPHRM, joined Over the Counter to discuss pharmacists' potential risks and benefits when using social media for professional or personal purposes.
    23 December 2025, 2:04 pm
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