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In this heartwarming episode of "This Week in Pharmacy", we pay tribute to the remarkable legacy of Dr. Amtus ‘Sami’ Shafiq, a visionary in the pharmacy world whose influence continues to echo through the halls of healthcare. Dr. Shafiq's daughter, Zubila Shafiq, joins us to share personal insights and celebrate her mother's posthumous recognition as one of the "50 Most Influential Pharmacy Awards in 2023." Zubila's reflections on her mother's dedication to healthcare excellence, HIV care, Medical Science Liaison, and her pioneering spirit provide an intimate look into the life of a leader who left an indelible mark on the pharmacy profession.Lauren Kopsick and Stacey Follman, leaders of The Healthcare Navigation Project, articulate their mission through passion and clarity. They delve into how the project aims to demystify the complexities of the healthcare system, providing the tools, education, and support necessary for individuals to make informed health decisions and access the care they need. Their goal? To empower individuals to take control of their healthcare journey, improving outcomes and fostering a more inclusive health community.This episode not only honors a legendary figure in the pharmacy sector but also spotlights the critical work being done to enhance healthcare accessibility and literacy. Join us as we celebrate Dr. Sami Shafiq's enduring legacy and explore how the Healthcare Navigation Project is paving the way for a future where everyone has the knowledge and support to navigate the healthcare landscape.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________Dr. Sami Shafiq's memorial website: https://everloved.com/life-of/amtus-shafiq/ 
Charity campaign: https://www.daffy.org/campaigns/celebrating-dr-sami-shafiq-s-heavenly-birthday 
Pharmacy Scholarship: https://bold.org/scholarships/dr-sami-shafiq-barker-memorial-scholarship/ 
 
 
Dr. Zubila Shafiq's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zubila-shafiq/ 
LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/rxtotravel 
Khatta Meetha Podcast:  Khatta Meetha - The Podcast. Sweet and Salty: Finance, Health, Culture, & Beyond. A fresh perspective on navigating today’s complexities with heart, humor, wit, wisdom, and relatable experiences. | khattameethapodcast_______________________________________________________________________________________________________Learn more about The Healthcare Navigation Project here: https://thehealthcarenavigationproject.org/The Healthcare Navigation Project is a 501c3 ©2022-2024 and method for health equity through grassroots healthcare education as an intervention. A holistic health literacy and interdisciplinary life skills program for anyone ages 15-115.  Everyone should have the ability to self-advocate their own mental and physical health and care, not just some. 
 
All programming is customized to the participants and scales through a Train the Trainer program.

I hope everyone’s been enjoying recent holidays and the weather. It’s finally feeling like spring here in NY! Today I am so excited to talk with my guest about becoming our own advocates in healthcare, and in what we are prescribed as part of that journey. We will be talking about pharmacogenomics as the tool that will help us usher in the future where safety comes first.Today’s guest, Mark A. Smith began his career as a Special Agent with the FBI working on organized and white-collar crime. Followed by a Human Resources path from Pfizer, to PepsiCo, and ending as CHRO with Blockbuster Entertainment. Following an acquisition Mark returned to Western New York where he became actively involved in Children’s Behavioral Health at both the state and national level. Mark’s passion is focused on the clinical and economic value of Pharmacogenomics (PGx), and has placed him in the center of the national drive to “Standard of Care” for PGx. His network in autism, genetics, rare conditions, healthcare systems and payers positions him as an influential individual in the “fixing” of the American healthcare system.Connect with Mark via:Email: mark.smith@avalonbhs.com Website: avalonpgx.com, ismyrxsafe.com YT: @IsMyRxSAFE333 Linked In: Mark Smith

Topics: The important role topical patches play in prescription pain management  Key Messages:  Pharmacists play a vital role in supporting patients seeking acute, non-opioid pain relief, and their proactive engagement can ensure personalized and effective pain management solutions. Clinically proven, medicated patches deliver pain relief directly to the site of pain where it is needed most.  One effective prescription-strength option to consider is YARAL Pharma’s Diclofenac Epolamine Topical Patch 1.3%. This option may be covered by the patient’s insurance; therefore, patients can access prescription-strength relief while minimizing out-of-pocket costs compared to over-the-counter alternatives. Product Attributes:  Diclofenac epolamine topical system 1.3%: a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) indicated for the topical treatment of acute pain due to minor strains, sprains, and contusions in adults and pediatric patients 6 years and older.  Accessible and Affordable The Authorized Generic of the Flector® (diclofenac epolamine) topical system 1.3%. Patients receive a product identical to the brand, at an affordable price. Targeted Topical Acute Pain Relief Low systemic exposure. For a wide variety of patients and pain sites Fast-acting Significant pain relief within 4 hours after first application. Sustained pain reduction for 7 days with twice-a-day application Long Lasting Delivers NSAID power for 12 hours  Lidocaine Patch 5%: Treatment to help relieve pain associated with post-herpetic neuralgia, a complication from shingles, causing a burning painful skin rash. Fast Acting Medicated Numbing Prescription Relief Odor Free  Guardrails:  While both Lidocaine Patch 5% and Diclofenac Epolamine Topical System 1.3% may be used for pain, the approved indications differ, therefore we cannot say that diclofenac can be used as an alternative to or substitute for lidocaine, or that Lidocaine Patch 5% (FDA approved only for shingles complications) can be used as an alternative to or substitute for other FDA-approved indications for lidocaine pain-relief products. We will need to stay on label for each product regarding indication, ISI, etc. and cannot make claims specific to YARAL’s products. Diclofenac Epolamine Topical System 1.3% Diclofenac Epolamine Topical System 1.3% - YARAL Pharma Inc. diclofenac-PI-8-29-23.pdf (yaralpharma.com)  Lidocaine Patch 5% Lidocaine Patch 5% - YARAL Pharma Inc. PI_Lidocaine-13851.pdf (yaralpharma.com) Ensure products are not positioned for chronic pain. We cannot make comparisons that YARAL’s products can be used as an alternative to opioids because the indications for use and safety profiles are different, and there is no head-to-head study at this time directly comparing the safety/efficacy of YARAL’s products to opioids for YARAL’s FDA-approved uses. We cannot make comparative claims to OTC pain relief products or suggest alternatives because the safety profiles differ and the approved indications for use may differ across various products. Must focus only on monadic (non-comparative) claims for YARAL’s products. Must include fair balance with safety information, including the «major statement« of risks for products discussed.  Questions/Topics: Introduction: Can you share a bit about your background and experience in pain management as a pharmacist? How did you become interested in non-opioid pain management? Can you speak about the evolution of pain management?  Movement toward topical pain treatment options How topical patches play a role in pain management Topical Pain Management: Could you explain why topical delivery of pain medications is an important option for patients/physicians to consider? Touch lightly on available options (OTC, prescription) Make expressly clear that OTCs and Rx drugs are not interchangeable, as the approved uses and the safety profiles differ significantly. Patients must always talk to their

In this episode of FrameworkFocus, we delve into the world of organizational involvement and leadership in pharmacy with Tim Fensky, Associate Director of Advanced Wellness Pharmacy. Tim shares insights from his career journey, emphasizing the importance of pharmacist engagement with professional and regulatory bodies such as State Boards, NABP, and NCPDP. Through compelling stories and lessons learned, Tim highlights the impact of organizational involvement on personal and professional growth. He offers practical advice on how listeners can get involved and make a difference in the field of pharmacy. Join us for an enlightening conversation on why organizational engagement matters and how it shapes the future of pharmacy practice.

Here in this Episode with special Guest, Dr Izabella Wentz, we (Robert Kress and Kay Corpus) chat with Izabella, on her story which has taken her through her healing path, her personal and professional journey in overcoming Hashimoto's disease and how she has used her experience and research in doing so to help tens of thousands of other people through her books, programs and consultations. We talk about role stress plays in overall health, or disease, trauma and Adverse Childhood Events, regaining health and vitality when conventional medicine has no answers, through functional and lifestyle medicine.

Discover how Cardinal Health's Inventory Manager (CIM) can be the key to your independent pharmacy's financial stability. In this era of economic pressures on independent pharmacies, maintaining a healthy inventory can either be your lifeline or a financial anchor. CIM offers a solution that can help you stay afloat. In this podcast, we speak with three independent pharmacists about how they're leveraging Cardinal Health's Inventory Manager (CIM) to control their pharmacy's inventory by reducing excess and increasing turns while reducing the amount of time staff spends on inventory tasks. Their journey has led them to more streamlined inventory monitoring, allowing them to focus on what's important: their customers. Listen to Amelia Arnold with Community Pharmacies in Maine, McKenna Vinson with West End Pharmacy in Tennessee, and Brendan Webber with Jackson Street Drug and Webber Pharmacy in Missouri share their journey toward efficient and effective inventory management with CIM.