Over the Counter
Drug Topics
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Over the Counter
is a weekly podcast from
Drug Topics
, featuring insights from industry experts on the latest news, trends, and innovations in pharmacy. Episodes are released every Thursday afternoon and can be found at
www.drugtopics.com/podcasts
.
Recent Episodes
DEC 11, 2025
The Pharmacist’s Expertise in Managing Pneumococcal Diseases, Vaccines
<div>Megan Smith, PharmD, joined Over the Counter to discuss continuously updated pneumococcal vaccines and the pharmacist's role among the greater health care community in managing pneumococcal diseases.</div>
6 MIN
DEC 4, 2025
How TrumpRx Is Bringing Unprecedented Change to the Drug Supply Chain
<div>John C. Goodman, PhD, joined Over the Counter to discuss TrumpRx and this presidential administration's plans for lowering drug prices in the years to come.</div>
13 MIN
NOV 26, 2025
Why PSOs Are Paramount in Ensuring Safe Medications, Clinical Services
<div>Catie Stimmel, PharmD, joined Over the Counter to discuss the importance of patient safety organizations for the greater health care continuum.</div>
11 MIN
NOV 20, 2025
How the Government Shutdown Impacted Pharmacy Industry Operations
<div>Rick Sage, executive vice president of innovation and standards at NCPDP, joined Over the Counter to discuss the lasting impacts of the government shutdown on pharmacy and how it affected industry processes heading into 2026.</div>
11 MIN
NOV 13, 2025
Independent Pharmacies’ Current Hope for State, Federal PBM Reform
<div>Dae Lee, PharmD, Esq, CPBS, and Lucas Morgan, Esq, joined Over the Counter to discuss both state and federal PBM reform heading into the new year.</div>
13 MIN
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