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The nose knows: updates in intranasal pharmacology, Part 2

Intranasal administration of medications is on the rise for both on and off label uses. Dr. Mark Donaldson, Associate Principal and Dr. Philippe Mentler Senior Consulting Director, both at Vizient join host Gretchen Brummel for two episodes, sharing details on these drugs, their actions and indications.
 
Guest speakers:Mark Donaldson, BSP, RPH, PHARMD, FASHP, FACHEAssociate PrincipalVizient
Philippe Mentler, PHARMD, BCPSSenior Consulting DirectorVizient
Moderator:Gretchen Brummel, PharmD, BCPSPharmacy Executive DirectorVizient Center for Pharmacy Practice Excellence
 
Show Notes:
[00:33 - 02:50] Why you would choose intra-nasal administration of an agent over some of the other non-oral or non-IV routes
[02:51 - 6:05] Some practical considerations people should be aware of, particularly when not to use these agents
[6:06 - 7:12] Some of the implications for the pediatric population
[7:13 - 12:10] What we have to look forward to in the future in this space
[12:11 - 13:46] What our frontline pharmacy staff should know about these medications
 
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The nose knows: updates in intranasal pharmacology, Part 1

Intranasal administration of medications is on the rise for both on and off label uses. Dr. Mark Donaldson, Associate Principal and Dr. Philippe Mentler Senior Consulting Director, both at Vizient join host Gretchen Brummel for two episodes, sharing details on these drugs, their actions and indications.
 
Guest speakers:Mark Donaldson, BSP, RPH, PHARMD, FASHP, FACHEAssociate PrincipalVizient
Philippe Mentler, PHARMD, BCPSSenior Consulting DirectorVizient
Moderator:Gretchen Brummel, PharmD, BCPSPharmacy Executive DirectorVizient Center for Pharmacy Practice Excellence
 
Show Notes:
[01:16 - 03:46] Why the nose is a good target for medication administration
[03:47 - 5:49] Some things you need to consider when administering medications intra-nasally
[5:50 - 8:13] Some of the labeled and off-label intra-nasal medications and their indications
[8:14 - 9:15] What we should be thinking about in terms of safety
[9:16 - 10:06] Wrong route, have you seen that in your practice, or have there been reports of that in the literature
[10:07 - 15:10] How some of these drugs are used in dental medicine
 
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MINDing our Residents: Helping them from the Inside Out

Pharmacy residents can experience burnout during their training, and as preceptors, it is our responsibility to work to prevent this. Practicing Mindfulness can help. Glenn Kuz, Clinical Pharmacist at UW Medicine and certified mindfulness meditation practitioner joins Gretchen Brummel to discuss a formal training program he developed for the residents at UW Medicine, providing a safe patient care environment and improving their own wellbeing.
 
Guest speakers:Glenn Kuz, PharmDClinical Pharmacist UW Medicine
Moderator:Gretchen Brummel, PharmD, BCPSPharmacy Executive DirectorVizient Center for Pharmacy Practice Excellence
 
Show Notes:
[00:49 - 01:37] Glenn’s background
[01:38 - 3:50] How Glenn got interested in using Mindfulness Practice to help pharmacy residents during their training
[3:51 - 5:48] Glenn’s training program
[5:49 - 8:54] Literature that supports Glenn’s program
[8:55 - 10:51] The impact of the program
[10:52 - 12:22] Future plans
[12:23 - 13:13] Glenn’s recommendations for other pharmacy programs looking to start a similar program
 
Links | Resources:
https://www.rickhanson.net/
Resilient by Rick Hanson, PhD
gkuw@uw.edu
 
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Insights Into Oncology Drug Shortages

Vizient recently published a paper on the impact of oncology drug shortages for patients and provider members. Drs. Carina Dolan and Jeni Hayes share their insights of the causes and how to improve things moving forward with host Gretchen Brummel.  
 
Guest speakers: Carina Dolan, PharmD, MS, BCOPAVP of Market Intelligence Vizient Pharmacy Solutions 
Jeni Hayes, PharmD, MSPharm, BCPS Senior Clinical Manager, Market IntelligenceVizient Pharmacy Solutions  
Host: Gretchen Brummel, PharmD, BCPS Pharmacy Executive Director Vizient Center for Pharmacy Practice Excellence 
 
Show Notes: 
[00:48-01:52] Drugs included in shortage of cancer drugs report
[01:53-02:58] How we define drug shortages
[02:59-04:03] Specific event that precipitated the oncology drug shortage
[04:04- 05:39] Overall impact on the sales for these medications
[05:40-07:25] What demand are we seeing for these medications
[07:26-08:23] How Vizient Pharmacy Program participants have been affected
[08:24-09:59] Looking at the shortage severity and its impact on Vizient Pharmacy Program participants
[10:06-12:13] How we improve things moving forward
[12:14-13:49] What front line pharmacy staff should know about these shortages
 
Links | Resources: 
Evaluating the impact of the oncology drug shortage white paper
Evaluating the impact of the oncology drug shortage fact sheet
Vizient: Lack of Information Across Supply Chain Exacerbating Oncology Drug Shortage press release
Webinar: Oncology insights: new therapies and drug shortages
Drug shortage: Oncology agents mitigation strategy
 
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DSCSA “Ready”

The Drug Supply Chain Security Act was designed to ensure the safety and integrity of our nation’s drug supply and prevent counterfeit medications from entering the market.  Carolyn Liptak shares her insights on DSCSA with host Gretchen Brummel and how member providers can be ready.
 
Guest speakers: Carolyn Liptak, MBA, BSPharm Pharmacy Executive Director Vizient Center for Pharmacy Practice Excellence 
Host: Gretchen Brummel, PharmD, BCPS Pharmacy Executive Director Vizient Center for Pharmacy Practice Excellence 
 
Show Notes: 
[01:01-02:32] The DSCSA at its core 
[02:33-06:25] The different responsibilities of manufacturers, repackagers, wholesalers, and distributors
[06:26-08:47] What things should have been taken care of already
[08:48-10:34] What is a GLN? How do I get one, who needs one?
[10:35-11:39] What Vizient has done to help our provider members get ready for this
[11:40-14:26] What happens on November 27th, 2023
[14:27-16:11] The impact of the recent FDA announcement
 
Links | Resources: 
Vizient DSCSA page  - Click Here
How to obtain GLNs - Click Here
DSCSA SBS - Click Here
 
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Invest in Yourself…Start with your Heart

In our last episode of VerifiedRx, Lisa Hanlon, Medication Safety and Compliance Specialist at Penn State Health, Hershey Medical Center and Heart Rhythm Meditation practitioner, shared the connection between medication safety and meditation by exploring the science, methods and rationale around cultivating stress resilience strategies such as meditation and their impact on not only personal but also professional performance. Today, Gretchen welcomes Lisa back to explore meditation for newcomers and lead an example meditation session.
 
Guest speakers:
Lisa M Hanlon, BS Pharm, RPh
Medication Safety and Compliance Specialist
Penn State Health, Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
 
Moderator:
Gretchen Brummel, PharmD, BCPS
Pharmacy Executive Director
Vizient Center for Pharmacy Practice Excellence
 
Show Notes:
[00:33 - 13:17] Lisa’s guides a meditation session
 
Links | Resources:
iamHeart website
Connecting With Heart - iamHeart
 
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Mastering Mindfulness and Meditation to Mitigate Medication Error Risk: Promoting a Present and Resilient Workforce

Medication safety is top of mind for all pharmacy professionals, and being present and resilient is integral to safe and effective patient care. Lisa Hanlon, Medication Safety and Compliance specialist at Penn State Health, Hershey Medical Center and Heart Rhythm Meditation practitioner joins Gretchen Brummel to walk us through the methods, science and reasoning behind mindfulness and meditation as key tools for providing a safe patient care environment and improving our own wellbeing.
 
Guest speakers:
Lisa M Hanlon, BS Pharm, RPh
Medication Safety and Compliance Specialist
Penn State Health, Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
 
Moderator:
Gretchen Brummel, PharmD, BCPS
Pharmacy Executive Director
Vizient Center for Pharmacy Practice Excellence
 
Show Notes:
[00:45 - 02:13] Lisa’s background
[02:14 - 3:57] How Lisa started meditation and applied it in her work
[3:58 - 5:37] How Lisa connects mindfulness and medication safety
[5:38 - 8:06] The differences between meditation and mindfulness
[8:06 - 9:47] Key things Lisa shares about meditation and mindfulness
[9:48 - 12:04] Examples of things that we could avoid just by being more present in our work
[12:05 - 13:11] Lisa’s recommendations on how to get started with a practice
[13:12 - 13:51] What Lisa wants frontline pharmacy staff to know about meditation
 
Links | Resources:
iamHeart website
Connecting With Heart - iamHeart
 
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It takes a village! Advancing pharmacy practice through excellence in public policy, Part 2

Vizient Pharmacy Vision Awards celebrate the values and achievements of our pharmacy members. 3 winners of the 2022 Excellence in Public Policy Award, Jacqueline Blake, Drs. Leeann Miller and Marjorie Lazarre, all from Yale New Haven Health, join Gretchen Brummel, Pharmacy Executive Director in the Center for Pharmacy Practice Excellence at Vizient, and your program host to discuss advancing pharmacy practice through public policy.
 
Guest speakers:
LeeAnn Miller, PharmD, MS, CPEL
Vice President, Chief Pharmacy Officer
Yale New Haven Health
 
Marjorie Lazarre, PharmD, MBA 
Associate Chief Pharmacy Officer
Corporate Pharmacy Services
Yale New Haven Health
 
Jacqueline Blake, EsqSenior Government Relations Officer
Yale New Haven Health
 
Moderator:
Gretchen Brummel, PharmD, BCPS
Pharmacy Executive Director
Vizient Center for Pharmacy Practice Excellence
 
Show Notes:
[00:42-01:48] Amber, Marie and Steph backgrounds
[01:49-03:11] Why advocacy is so important
[03:12 - 05:06] How to justify focusing on advocacy
[05:07- 06:36] How to get started in advocacy
[06:37-08:31] Getting away from, "We've always done it this way
[08:31 - 12:43] Changes in advocacy over their careers
[12:44 - 13:54] Maintaining momentum
[13:55 - 17:33] Real world wins and examples of successes
[17:34 - 21:05] Partners to propel their messages forward
[21:06 - 23:34] Things folks should look out for
[23:35 - 25:42] Their advice around advocacy
[25:43 - 26:25] Future plans
 
Links | Resources:
Vizient Pharmacy Vision Awards
Overview document
About the program
2022 award winners
 
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It takes a village! Advancing pharmacy practice through excellence in public policy, Part 1

Vizient Pharmacy Vision Awards celebrate the values and achievements of our pharmacy members. 3 winners of the 2022 Excellence in Public Policy Award, Drs. Amber Zaniewski, Steph Luon, and Marie Renauer, all from Yale New Haven join Gretchen Brummel, Pharmacy Executive Director in the Center for Pharmacy Practice Excellence at Vizient, and your program host to discuss advancing pharmacy practice through public policy.
 
Guest speakers:
Steph Luon, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP
Manager, Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacy Services
Yale New Haven Hospital
 
Marie M. Renauer, PharmD, MBA, BCACP Associate Director, Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacy Services
Yale New Haven Hospital
 
Amber Zaniewski, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCPSystem Director, Clinical Pharmacy Services
Yale New Haven Hospital, Corporate Pharmacy Services
 
Moderator:
Gretchen Brummel, PharmD, BCPS
Pharmacy Executive Director
Vizient Center for Pharmacy Practice Excellence
 
Show Notes:
[00:43-01:28] Amber, Marie and Steph backgrounds
[01:29-5:17] Identifying the need for public policy changes
[5:18 - 06:36] Key stakeholders they partnered with
[06:37-11:58] How the process unfolded and results
[11:59-12:55] Challenges along the way
[12:56 - 15:59] Positive impacts
[16:00 - 18:12] Advice for Pharmacy Professionals
[18:13 - 18:41] Future plans
 
Links | Resources:
Vizient Pharmacy Vision Awards
Overview document
About the program
2022 award winners
 
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Pharmacy Market Outlook Summer 2023

Jeni Hayes and Shannon Holden share insights on the Summer 2023 Vizient Pharmacy Market Outlook with host Gretchen Brummel. Jeni, and Shannon discuss the outlook’s projection, and ways that frontline staff can use the report.  
Guest speakers: Jeni Hayes, PharmD, MSPharm, BCPS Senior Clinical Manager for Pharmacy Outcomes  Vizient Center for Pharmacy Practice Excellence 
Shannon Holden, PharmD, BCACP, CACP Senior Clinical Manager for Ambulatory Vizient Center for Pharmacy Practice Excellence Moderator: Gretchen Brummel, PharmD, BCPS Pharmacy Executive Director Vizient Center for Pharmacy Practice Excellence 
Show Notes: 
[00:45-01:37] Enhancements and improvements in the Pharmacy Market Outlook this summer 
[01:38-02:24] Hot topics for this edition of the PMO 
[02:25-03:36] Expectations of adalimumab biosimilars 
[03:37-5:03] Spending impact on medications to treat autoimmune and inflammatory conditions 
[5:04-6:50] Insight into the new cardio-metabolic and neurology sections 
[6:51-8:43] Should we expect to see continued growth in spending on oncology agents 
[8:44-10:31] Final projection number for this edition 
[10:32-12:38] How frontline staff can use PMO in their work 
[12:39-13:05] Where to get more detailed information on PMO 
Links | Resources: 
Vizient Pharmacy Market Outlook Member link: Click Here
Vizient Pharmacy Market Outlook highlights public version: Click Here 
Semaglutide: weighing the pros and cons for use in pediatrics 
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