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Delivering short doses of insight for hospitals’ frontline pharmacy professionals, the Vizient pharmacy team brings together experts to verify best practices for navigating today’s pharmacy practice challenges and accelerating career growth. It’s a prescription for success, delivered by the Vizient Center for Pharmacy Practice Excellence.

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    The GOAT of GPO’s

    Pharmacy buyers play a critical role in keeping hospitals running—and their partnership with a GPO can make all the difference. In this episode of Verified Rx, Jackie Stokes sits down with Theresa Brown and Michelle Crump, two powerhouse pharmacy buyers and members of Vizient’s Pharmacy Technician Committee, to talk about the tools, programs, and peer networks that help them thrive in their roles. From leveraging pharmacy analytics to navigating shortages, maximizing NovaPlus value, and strengthening buyer-to-buyer collaboration, this episode is packed with insights to help pharmacy teams work smarter, save money, and support better patient care.   Guest speakers:  Theresa Brown National Pharmacy Purchasing Specialist Prospect Medical Holdings   Michelle Crump, ASBA, CPhT National Certified Pharmacy Technician Buyer Pharmacy Host: Jackie Stokes Program Services Manager Center for Pharmacy Practice Excellence (CPPE) Vizient   Show Notes: [00:48] — Guest Introductions Theresa National pharmacy purchasing specialist Background: inventory control, home infusion startup, pharmacy technician educator [01:14] — Michelle Nationally certified pharmacy technician since 2016 Pharmacy buyer at a small independent county critical access hospital Transitioned from accounting into pharmacy purchasing   [01:26] — The Role of Vizient in Supporting Pharmacy Buyers Theresa: Biggest benefit: relationship with pharmacy executive & sourcing team Uses Pharmacy Analytics (formerly VSAP) to evaluate spend and inventory control across 63 facilities   [02:16] — How Pharmacy Analytics Supports Buyers Theresa: Data mining on spend increases/decreases Tracks product returns Identifies sharing opportunities to prevent waste [02:59] — Michelle’s Experience Analytics helps mitigate waste Collaboration with other buyers has been essential — especially for someone new to the buyer role Learns navigation of Vizient systems and how to work with the local GPO Peer support helps demystify a “diverse and complex” buyer role   [04:02] — Value of the Vizient Pharmacy Technician Committee Provides national peer networking Helps buyers learn from subject matter experts Even highly experienced buyers (35+ years) learn from every call   [04:41] — Vizient Programs: NovaPlus, NES, Forum Calls, Hot Info Bimonthly Forum Calls Provide regulatory updates Help expand buyer knowledge in real time Hot Info Weekly Updates Keeps users informed on inventory, shortages, spend impacts [05:31] — Michelle on Program Impact Calls and shared expertise were critical when she was new NovaPlus program especially valuable in critical access settings   [06:32] — Deep Dive: How the NovaPlus Program Works Michelle explains: NovaPlus (Y-label) aligns with manufacturer-labeled products (M-label) Quarterly rebates provide significant savings Critical access hospitals benefit via 340B optimizer software that extracts outpatient utilization to qualify for discounted M-label purchasing Can result in “significant savings” depending on contract structure   [08:38] — What If NovaPlus Pricing Isn’t the Best Price? Michelle: Buyer’s responsibility to identify price discrepancies Communicates with Vizient representative to reassess contracting needs Often resolved through rebates or future price adjustments [09:30] — Theresa: Price challenges taken seriously Many result in price reductions visible in Hot Info the next week Demonstrates importance of strong GPO relationships   [10:07] — Understanding NES: NovaPlus Enhanced Supply Theresa: Her hospitals are exploring NES participation Requires 90% compliance (higher than standard 80%) Benefits include prioritized product access during shortages Critical when national backorders exceed 200+ items Ensures better patient care continuity   [11:34] — Supply Assurance & Mitigation Strategies Michelle: During the North Carolina hurricane, Vizient’s mitigation strategy was “imperative” Vizient engaged Baxter directly to resolve critical fluid shortages Small hospitals especially reliant on support in crisis situations [12:36] — Theresa: Shortage team provides substitution guidance and clinical appropriateness information Vizient recommendations support discussions with local clinical teams Crucial during COVID start date — her first day in national role   [13:23] — Continuing Education (CE) Programs Theresa: Vizient CE programs help maintain technician licensure Webinars are interactive, engaging, and more informative than generic CE resources   [14:07] — Networking and Pharmacy Aggregation Groups (PAGs) Theresa: PAGs offer cost savings and peer collaboration Ability to share information and bring value back to her own network [14:44] — Michelle’s Example of System-to-System Collaboration Shared compounded syringes (from a 503B facility) with another hospital to prevent waste Highlights real-world benefits of PAG networking   [15:52] — Addressing National Challenges Together Theresa: PAG roundtables help uncover shared struggles (e.g., DSCSA serialization issues) Members provide actionable advice on what’s working in their systems Reinforces “we’re all in the same boat”   [16:50] — Supporting and Elevating Pharmacy Technicians Jackie’s goal: Support technicians and recognize the value they bring Committee exists to uplift and empower pharmacy buyers/techs [17:05] — Michelle: Worked with leadership to create a tiered technician level system Helps techs gain skills, feel valued, and earn raises Improves career satisfaction and retention   [17:46] — Closing Reflections Theresa: Being part of Vizient is “an honor and a privilege” Values shared knowledge and strong relationships [18:00] — Michelle: Gratitude for collaboration and guidance over the years Vizient connections were vital for adapting to the buyer role   VerifiedRx Listener Feedback Survey: We would love to hear from you - Please click here   Subscribe Today! 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    19 min

  2. 09/12/2025

    Return of Pipeline 2026 – Cell and Gene Therapies

    In Part 2 of the 2026 pipeline series, host Carolyn Liptak welcomes Dr. Amanda Frick, Senior Clinical Manager, Strategic Clinical Intelligence at Vizient, to explore the advanced therapies pipeline: cell therapies, gene therapies, tissue-engineered products, and combination advanced therapy products. The discussion explores major pipeline trends, six leading products to watch, and the growing innovation expected to shape clinical practice in 2026.   Guest speakers:  Amanda Frick, PharmD, BCPS Senior Clinical Manager, Strategic Clinical Intelligence Spend Management Vizient Host: Carolyn Liptak, MBA, BS Pharm Pharmacy Executive Director Center for Pharmacy Practice Excellence (CPPE) Vizient    Show Notes: [00:05] — Introduction Announcer opens the episode. Host Carolyn Liptak introduces the focus on advanced therapies: cell & gene therapies, tissue-engineered products, and combination products. Guest: Dr. Amanda Frick, Senior Clinical Manager, Strategic Clinical Intelligence at Vizient. [01:07] — Defining Advanced Therapies FDA groups cell and gene therapies within advanced therapies. Total FDA-approved advanced therapies: 46. Amanda monitors 29 drug-like therapies within that group. [02:01] — Pipeline Size and Approval Activity S. pipeline: 264 agents in development. About 10 agents approach FDA decision annually. Actual approvals: 5–7 per year on average. [02:56] — Big-Picture Trends in Cell & Gene Therapy Oncology dominates 40–50% of all CGTs in development. Expanding into autoimmune, neurology, and earlier-phase therapies for diabetes, angina, osteoarthritis. Movement toward allogeneic ("off-the-shelf") therapies Designed to overcome limits of autologous cell manufacturing. Reduces wait time and manufacturing failures. Resurgence of therapeutic vaccines Currently 3 approved (Sipuleucel-T, Talimogene, Papzimeos ). 20+ vaccines in the pipeline, largely targeted to cancer. CE program coming Jan 29. [06:13] — Therapy #1:  Tabelecleucel or Tab-cel (Allogeneic EBV-Specific T-Cell Therapy) First allogeneic T-cell therapy expected in the U.S. For EBV-positive post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorder (PTLD). “Off-the-shelf” and donor-derived. [07:07] — Clinical Need & Outcomes Currentstandard of care: rituximab. After relapse, survival 1 month (HSCT) or 4 months (solid organ). Phase 3 data: 90% one-year survival. Regulatory Status Prior FDA CRL due to manufacturing (third-party issues). Expected approval: January 10, 2026. [09:00] — Therapy #2:  Kresladi  (Autologous Gene Therapy for LAD-I) Treats severe leukocyte adhesion deficiency (LAD-I), typically diagnosed in infancy. Could eliminate need for stem cell transplant (often limited by lack of matched donors). [11:39] — Clinical Outcomes Phase 1/2 data (n=9): 100% survival at one year Major reduction in hospitalizations Discontinuation of prophylactic antibiotics Regulatory Status Multiple delays due to CMC (chemistry, manufacturing, controls) questions. Resubmitted Oct 2025; anticipated approval March 28, 2026. [13:27] — Therapy #3: ORCA-T (Enhanced Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplant) Allogeneic hematopoietic stem cells + regulatory and conventional T cells (Tregs + Tcons). Designed to improve: Graft-versus-tumor effect Graft-versus-infection protection Reduction in graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) [14:31] — Clinical Significance Could markedly improve quality of life after transplant. Regulatory Status Anticipated approval: April 6, 2026. [15:01] — Therapy #4: Vusolimogene oderparepvec (RP1) (RP1 — Oncolytic HSV-1 Virus) Off-the-shelf genetically modified HSV-1 oncolytic virus. For advanced melanoma after prior PD-1 inhibitor therapy. [16:17] — Why It Matters Currently, poised to compete with Amtagvi (TIL therapy). TIL therapy is autologous and slow to manufacture; RP1 is ready-to-use and combines with nivolumab (Opdivo). Regulatory Status PDUFA: April 10, 2026. [16:34] — Therapy #5: INO-3107 (Therapeutic Vaccine for RRP) Targets HPV 6 and 11, which cause recurrent respiratory papillomatosis (RRP). Patients can require several surgeries per year to remove papillomas. [17:34] — Vaccine Mechanism DNA plasmid (vs viral vector in PAP). Lower insertional oncogenesis risk. Potentially improved durability of response. Regulatory Status Manufacturer aims to finish BLA by end of 2025. Expected approval (with priority review): mid–late 2026. [19:17] — Therapy #6: Clemidsogene lanparvovec (Intracerebral Gene Therapy for Hunter Syndrome) One-time treatment for MPS II (Hunter syndrome). Designed to deliver therapy directly into the brain to address neurological progression. [21:21] — Competing Agent Emerging New enzyme therapy tivedenofusp alfa crosses the blood-brain barrier — unlike current ERT (idursulfase). Expected approval: April 5, 2026. Raises payer & clinical sequencing questions: One-time gene therapy vs repeat annual enzyme therapy Durability vs cost (ERT ~$500K/year) Regulatory Status Clemidsogene lanparvovec anticipated approval: February 8, 2026. [22:45] — Cost, Value, and Durability Considerations Gene therapies may reach multi-million-dollar cost brackets. Durability becomes critical for payer adoption. Hospitals face long onboarding timelines for advanced therapies and must choose which to implement. [22:56] — Where to Learn More Spend Management Outlook (formerly Pharmacy Market Outlook) Oncology and pediatric Vizient therapeutic web pages FDA cell/gene therapy webpage CE session on therapeutic vaccines (Jan 29) [23:46] — Closing Carolyn thanks Amanda. Reminder to subscribe, send comments, and explore further resources from Vizient.   Links | Resources:  Spend Management Outlook: Click here Therapeutic class insights: Click here FDA webpage: Click here   Subscribe Today! Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube RSS Feed

    24 min

  3. 25/11/2025

    Pipeline 2026: The Movers, the Shapers, & What Matters

    If you're wondering which therapies may influence care delivery, budgets, and decision making in 2026, the pipeline offers an early preview and it points to a year defined by innovation. We're seeing new first in class treatments, thoughtful next generation agents, and a biosimilar market where fewer launches are offset by important competitive shifts driven by recent approvals. John Schoen and Heather Pace from the Center for Pharmacy Practice Excellence join Stacy Lauderdale, Associate Vice President of Evidence-Based Medicine and Drug Information and your Verified RX program host to highlight pipeline agents worth watching and discuss what they may mean for care delivery and spend management in the year ahead.   Guest speakers:  John Schoen, PharmD, BCPS   Senior Clinical Manager of Drug Information    Vizient Center for Pharmacy Practice Excellence    Heather Pace, PharmD Senior Clinical Manager of Drug Information    Vizient Center for Pharmacy Practice Excellence      Host:   Stacy Lauderdale, PharmD, BCPS   Associate Vice President  Vizient Center for Pharmacy Practice Excellence   Show Notes: [01:01] — Episode Scope The focus is non-CGT therapies; CGT pipeline will be covered in Part 2. [01:50] — Therapeutic Areas With the Most Approvals Oncology leads the pipeline. Others include infectious disease, neurology, rare disease, endocrine, hepatology, dermatology, and rheumatology. [02:37] — Biosimilars in 2026: Momentum or Headwinds? Discussion of potential “biosimilar void”—only 10% of expiring biologic patents have biosimilars in development. Emerging role of PBM private-label biosimilars. [03:51] — FDA Draft Guidance on Interchangeability FDA exploring interchangeable designation for all biosimilars. Potential shift away from clinical efficacy studies in favor of analytical comparisons. Guidance still in draft and open for public comment. [05:34] — John’s Top Picks for First-in-Class Agents 06:11 — Orviglance First manganese-based, oral MRI contrast agent. Advantages for patients with kidney impairment. Used for liver imaging. [06:20] — Why Non-Gadolinium Matters Lower risk of nephrogenic systemic fibrosis. [06:46] — Tabelecleucel First allogeneic EBV-specific T-cell therapy. For EBV-positive PTLD post-transplant. Could become new standard of care. [07:42] — Tanruprubart First therapy specifically for severe Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS). Shows improved outcomes over IVIG and plasma exchange. [08:20] — Comparing to Standard of Care Review of improved real-world data outcomes. [09:03] — Therapies That May Shift Care Delivery [09:32] — Icotrokinra: First oral IL-23 antagonist for plaque psoriasis. [10:00] — Insulin Icodec First once-weekly basal insulin for type 2 diabetes. Resubmitted after safety concerns in type 1 diabetes. [10:59] — Honorable Mentions Camizestrant SERD for ER+/HER2– metastatic breast cancer. Ensitrelvir (COVID-19) Oral option for pre-exposure prophylaxis. Also being evaluated for treatment. Doravirine + Islatravir (HIV) Introduces new NRTTI class. Cefepime + Zidebactam Active against metallo-β-lactamase–producing organisms. 14:05 — Key Biosimilar Launches Omalizumab (Xolair) First biosimilars in asthma/allergy space. Aflibercept (Eylea) High competition expected pending litigation. Pertuzumab (Perjeta) First biosimilar anticipated in oncology. [15:31] — Biosimilars Approved in 2025, Impacting 2026 Ustekinumab (Stelara): first full year of competition Denosumab (Prolia/Xgeva): 10–15 biosimilars expected Eculizumab (Soliris): notable for rare disease market entry [17:17] — John’s Closing Thoughts Strong mix of first-in-class advances and next-gen convenience therapies. [17:36] — Heather’s Closing Thoughts 2026 will focus on speed and scale after the 2025 biosimilar wave. Pharmacists pivotal in ensuring smooth patient transitions.   VerifiedRx Listener Feedback Survey: We would love to hear from you - Please click here   Subscribe Today! Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube RSS Feed

    19 min

  4. 11/11/2025

    Beyond the Formulary: Evolving Enterprise P&T Committees

    Pharmacy and Therapeutics (P&T) committees historically operated at the individual hospital level but have evolved into enterprise-wide governance programs due to health system expansion, unprecedented clinical and financial complexity of care, and the emergence of high impact and novel therapeutics. To address this, the Vizient Center for Pharmacy Practice Excellence convened an expert panel that concluded health system enterprise P&T committees are uniquely positioned to balance clinical value with financial stewardship and minimize practice variation. They issued best practice considerations representing a dynamic framework designed to evolve alongside emerging therapies, evolving technologies, and the ongoing transformation of health systems. Joining us today are two members of the expert panel. We have Conor Hanrahan, AVP, enterprise pharmacy services, medication outcomes and stewardship with Intermountain Health and Prabashni Reddy, who at the time of the panel was the executive director of medication use and policy at Mass General Brigham.   Guest speakers:  Prabashni Reddy, RPh, PharmD, MMedSc (former) Executive Director of Medication Use and Policy Mass General Brigham Conor Hanrahan, PharmD, MHA, MS, BCPS, CPHQ AVP, Medication Policy, Outcomes, and Stewardship Intermountain Health, Enterprise Pharmacy Services Host: Kerry Schwarz, PharmD, MPH   Senior Clinical Manager, Evidence-Based Medicine and Outcomes  Center for Pharmacy Practice Excellence (CPPE)   Show Notes:  [01:02-03:38] The value Prabashni and Conor saw in joining the expert panel [03:39-05:33] What Prabashni and Conor learned from interactions during the expert panel  [05:34-10:55] Intriguing actionable enterprise P&T program insights panelists brought to the table that listeners can use [10:56-14:01] Use of criteria and principles to create successful and broadly applicable best practices [14:56-16:00] How our listeners can put this panel's best practices into action   VerifiedRx Listener Feedback Survey: We would love to hear from you - Please click here   Subscribe Today! Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube RSS Feed

    17 min

  5. 28/10/2025

    Challenges with AI in Pharmacy

    Artificial intelligence, or, AI is on everyone's minds, and we're all still figuring out how to trust it, teach it, and use it responsibly. Today we take a deep dive into how AI is affecting the education of current and future pharmacy students. With us is Jennifer Trujillo, associate Dean for education and professor in the Department of Clinical Pharmacy at the Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences on the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, Colorado, and Logan Tinsen, the clinical pharmacy manager and residency program director at Benefis Hospital in Great Falls, Montana.   Guest speakers:  Jennifer Trujillo, PharmD, BCPS, CDCES, BC-ADM Associate Dean for Education Professor, Department of Clinical Pharmacy Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus Logan Tinsen, PharmD, FMPA Clinical Pharmacy Manager and Residency Program Director Benefits Hospitals   Host:   Kerry Schwarz, PharmD, MPH   Senior Clinical Manager, Evidence-Based Medicine and Outcomes  Center for Pharmacy Practice Excellence (CPPE)   Show Notes:  [01:02-03:45] Challenges with AI in pharmacy education [03:46-05:59] The AI adoption spectrum: Pitfalls of extremes between full and limited adoption [06:00-11:18] Approaches to pharmacy education in the early stages of AI [11:19-14:55] Guardrails and safeguards [14:56-16:29] Key takeaways about AI right now for pharmacy educators   VerifiedRx Listener Feedback Survey: We would love to hear from you - Please click here   Subscribe Today! Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube RSS Feed

    17 min

  6. 14/10/2025

    Inside the Clean Room - Safely Handling Cell & Gene Therapies

    From CAR-T therapies to viral vectors, cell and gene treatments are redefining the boundaries of pharmacy practice—but with innovation comes complexity. Host Carolyn Liptak welcomes Dr. Mark Wiencek, Principal Microbiologist with the Technical Services Group at Contec, and Dr. Amanda Frick, Senior Clinical Manager of Market Intelligence at Vizient, to break down the challenges of compounding these advanced therapies.   Listen in as they discuss real-world risk assessments, biosafety considerations, and how hospital pharmacies can safely manage these groundbreaking yet high-risk treatments.   Guest speakers:  Mark Wiencek, PhD Principal Microbiologist, Technical Services Group Contec Amanda Frick, PharmD, BCPS Senior Clinical Manager, Market Intelligence Vizient   Host:  Carolyn Liptak, MBA, RPh  Pharmacy Executive Director  Vizient   Show Notes:  [01:02-01:51] Mark shares his background and experience in microbiology [01:52-04:04] Overview of the types of cell and gene therapies (CGT) currently used in clinical practice [04:05-05:14] Which CGT therapies are most applicable to pharmacy compounding and why [05:15-10:29] Things not on the NIOSH list and the risks [10:30-12:03] Evaluating whether viral vectors can penetrate intact skin and the true occupational exposure risks [12:04-13:18] If hazards are not defined by the NIOSH list, how should these CGT hazards be classified [13:19-15:03] Determining the safest environment for compounding CGT therapies [15:04-20:14] Best practices for decontamination, disinfection, and viral vector handling [20:15-20:59] Do you need a dedicated biosafety cabinet for CGT therapies [21:00-22:55] Recommended resources for further learning   Links | Resources:   Blind and colleagues (Nationwide): Click here Wang and colleagues (Stanford): Click here CONTEC HEALTHCARE WEBINAR Using Bugs as Drugs: Compounding Viral Vectors in Cell & Gene Therapy for Hospital Pharmacies, Mark Wiencek, May 13, 2025: Click here Blind, J.E., Ghosh, S., Niese, T.D., Gardner, J.C., Stack-Simone, S., Dean, A. and Washam, M., 2024. A comprehensive literature scoping review of infection prevention and control methods for viral-mediated gene therapies. Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology, 4(1), p.e15. Click here Deramoudt, L., Pinturaud, M., Bouquet, P., Goffard, A., Simon, N. and Odou, P., 2024. Method for the detection and quantification of viral contamination during the preparation of gene therapy drugs in a hospital pharmacy. Occupational and Environmental Medicine, 81(12), pp.615-621. Click here Korte, J., Mienert, J., Hennigs, J.K. and Körbelin, J., 2021. Inactivation of adeno-associated viral vectors by oxidant-based disinfectants. Human Gene Therapy, 32(13-14), pp.771-781. Click here (abstract only; full article available for purchase) Martino, J.G., McConnell, K., Greathouse, L., Rosario, B.D. and Jaskowiak, J.M., 2024. Cellular therapy site-preparedness: Inpatient pharmacy implementation at a large academic medical center. Journal of Oncology Pharmacy Practice, 30(8), pp.1442-1449. Click here Penzien, C., 2023. Safe handling of BioSafety drugs and live virus vaccines. Pharm Purch Prod, 20(4), p.12. Click here Petrich, J., Marchese, D., Jenkins, C., Storey, M. and Blind, J., 2020. Gene replacement therapy: a primer for the health-system pharmacist. Journal of Pharmacy Practice, 33(6), pp.846-855. Click here Wang, A., Ngo, Z., Yu, S.J. and MacDonald, E.A., 2025. Implementing standard practices in the safe handling of gene therapy and biohazardous drugs in a health-system setting. American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy, p.zxaf026. Click here   VerifiedRx Listener Feedback Survey: We would love to hear from you - Please click here   Subscribe Today! Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube RSS Feed

    24 min

  7. 30/09/2025

    Tapping into NTAP

    New data from the summer Vizient Spend Management Outlook show that in the inpatient space, high-cost drugs, especially CAR-T treatments like Yescarta and Breyanzi are major drivers of drug spend. To help offset these costs, certain therapies may qualify for additional reimbursement through the New Technology Add-On payment (NTAP), a program that supports innovations that substantially improve care for Medicare beneficiaries. Carolyn Liptak, Pharmacy Executive Director at the Vizient Center for Pharmacy Practice Excellence joins host Stacy Lauderdale, Associate Vice President of Evidence-Based Medicine and Drug Information at Vizient to cover the purpose of this add-on payment, the criteria necessary for drugs to qualify and strategies to capture its full value.   Guest Speaker: Carolyn Liptak, MBA, RPh  Pharmacy Executive Director  Vizient Center for Pharmacy Practice Excellence   Host: Stacy Lauderdale, PharmD, BCP   Associate Vice President  Vizient Center for Pharmacy Practice Excellence     Show Notes:  [01:02-03:38] Overview of NTAP and why CMS created the program [03:39-05:02] How DRG recalibration depends on broad adoption [05:03-07:17] Criteria for medications to quality for NTAP status [07:18-08:24] Who determines whether a therapy represents substantial clinical improvement [08:25-10:05] The value NTAP provides to hospitals [10:06-11:51] How to locate products that are eligible for NTAP [11:52-16:22] Best practices to ensure that NTAP payment is captured when the drug is used [16:23-17:22] Resources for additional information   Links | Resources:  Payment Updates: Preparing for 2026 - On Demand New Medical Services and New Technologies  FY 2026 IPPS Final Rule Home Page  MAC Implementation File 8 (ZIP) – FY 2026 New Technology Add-on Payment  CMS Web Pricer    VerifiedRx Listener Feedback Survey: We would love to hear from you - Please click here   Subscribe Today! Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube RSS Feed

    18 min

  8. 16/09/2025

    GLN Changes You Can’t Ignore

    As the Drug Supply Chain Security Act dispenser exemption period winds down, the Vizient Standards implementation team announced an important change to the Vizient Global Location Number (GLN) Management program. The data standards team will inactivate unmanaged GLNs, which will impact pharmacies and other providers who are not currently managing their Vizient assigned GLNs. Two experts leading that conversation, Carl Henshaw, Senior Director, Data Operations, Enterprise Information and Data Management, and Dawn Burtram, Lead Analyst, Standards Implementation at Vizient join host Carolyn Liptak, Pharmacy Executive Director in the Center for Pharmacy Practice Excellence at Vizient to discuss implications.   Guest speakers:  Dawn Bertram, MBA Lead Analyst Standards Implementation Vizient    Carl Henshaw Senior Director, Data Operations, Enterprise Information and Data Management Vizient   Host:  Carolyn Liptak, MBA, BS Pharm    Show Notes:  [01:08-01:59]  Dawn and Carl’s background [02:00-02:41] What exactly is a GLN and what does it mean to be self-managed [02:42-07:26]  Who creates and maintains GLNs in this data hub and the three different GLN products [07:27-08:51] How to determine who actually enumerated the GLNs [08:52-10:20] Educating and preparing providers for the DSCSA  compliance deadline [10:21-12:37] The recent decision to inactivate unmanaged GNS and why it's essential to maintaining the accuracy and reliability of GLN data [12:38-15:05] What it means to participate in our program and who's eligible to participate [15:06-17:51] Why the deadline of November 15th matters   Links | Resources: Vizient GLN Learning Center GLN Management Process Education Session (E-Learning) VGMP Application GS1 What is a GLN and How Do I Get One?  Drug Supply Chain Security Act   VerifiedRx Listener Feedback Survey: We would love to hear from you - Please click here   Subscribe Today! Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube RSS Feed

    18 min
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Delivering short doses of insight for hospitals’ frontline pharmacy professionals, the Vizient pharmacy team brings together experts to verify best practices for navigating today’s pharmacy practice challenges and accelerating career growth. It’s a prescription for success, delivered by the Vizient Center for Pharmacy Practice Excellence.

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    Vizient Center for Pharmacy Practice Excellence
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    2020 - 2025
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