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State Employees Forced To Medicare Part D 08/09/2020

State Employees Forced To Medicare Part D Pharmacist, Jett Jones, discusses the recent decision by the Arkansas State Government to force retired state employees over the age of 65 to Medicare Part D. What does it mean for patients? What does it mean for pharmacists? /episode/index/show/hogpharmshow/id/15539696

Flu Shots, Open Enrollment, and Diabetes Management 10/13/2019

Flu Shots, Open Enrollment, and Diabetes Management When, why, and what kind of flu shot you should receive in 2019 /episode/index/show/hogpharmshow/id/11590070

CBD, Pet Meds, and a New Bone Builder 08/11/2019

CBD, Pet Meds, and a New Bone Builder The Pharm discusses all of the hype surrounding CBD, breaks down the new bone builder (Evenity), and gives the skinny on pharmacokinetics of pet meds. Special guest-Nick Byrd, UAMS College of Pharmacy. /episode/index/show/hogpharmshow/id/10855139

Grass Roots and The Arkansas Pharmacist Association 06/02/2019

Grass Roots and The Arkansas Pharmacist Association New APA CEO, John Vinson, joins the pod to discuss his goals and the direction of the Arkansas Pharmacist Association in 2019. We also highlight ways to establish and maintain grass root relationships with our state's legislatures and representatives currently fighting for our pharmacy profession! /episode/index/show/hogpharmshow/id/10009415

The Opioid Epidemic 03/17/2019

The Opioid Epidemic THV11's Anchor/Journalist, Laura Monteverdi, joins The Hog Pharm to discuss The Opioid Epidemic and her award-winning documentary, "Saving A Generation." Topics include: The different populations affected by opioid addiction, the importance of Narcan, and the pharmacists' role in assisting patients in recovery. /episode/index/show/hogpharmshow/id/9037250

Glaucoma Treatments, Lice Remedies, New Drug Alert (Xepi) 03/03/2019

Glaucoma Treatments, Lice Remedies, New Drug Alert (Xepi) The Mardi Gras Special---Jett and Matt tackle two major problems associated with Mardi Gras Madness. They also discuss glaucoma treatments, compare lice remedies, and breakdown the new drug, Xepi. /episode/index/show/hogpharmshow/id/8857679

Tom Brady's Diet, Quinolone Risks, and Aimovig 02/17/2019

Tom Brady's Diet, Quinolone Risks, and Aimovig With the help of Specialty Drug Pharmacist, Brad Lawson, The Hog Pharm discusses how to be more like Tom Brady, examines new risks associated with Quinolone antibiotics, and identifies need-to-knows about the new migraine med, Aimovig. /episode/index/show/hogpharmshow/id/8675510

Preceptor Process and Getting Free, Live CE 12/23/2018

Preceptor Process and Getting Free, Live CE Dr. Seth Heldenbrand of the UAMS College of Pharmacy joins the Pharm to discuss the eligibility, process, and benefits of becoming a student preceptor. The episode finishes up by talking about Rx Learn, a YouTube channel dedicated to improving the patient counseling experience. /episode/index/show/hogpharmshow/id/8021813

Alpha-Gal Allergy, Xofluza, and AR Pharmacy Law 12/09/2018

Alpha-Gal Allergy, Xofluza, and AR Pharmacy Law With the help of their smart friends, Matt and Jett get clinical and discuss the mysterious alpha-gal allergy. They then get back to their retail roots and provide pro's and con's of the new influenza treatment, Xofluza. The episode concludes with an Arkansas Pharmacy Law review by the J.D. JLT. /episode/index/show/hogpharmshow/id/7851464

Probiotics and Pneumonia Vaccines 10/22/2018

Probiotics and Pneumonia Vaccines Jett and Matt explain the significance of probiotic use and provide a breakdown of the best and worst products on the market. They also explain which patients need pneumonia shots and when they should receive them. The episode ends on an entertaining note as they role play responses to all the excuses patients give them for not getting their flu shot. /episode/index/show/hogpharmshow/id/7244522

Winter's Coming (Flu Season Info) 09/14/2018

Winter's Coming (Flu Season Info) Flu season is upon us. We tell you why to get a flu shot, when to get a flu shot, and break down the many different product options available to keep you healthy this winter. /episode/index/show/hogpharmshow/id/7046817

The Arkansas PBM Law and Pharmacist Liability Insurance 08/22/2018

The Arkansas PBM Law and Pharmacist Liability Insurance Arkansas Pharmacist Association CEO, Scott Pace, joins The Pharm to discuss his next move in advocating for fair pharmacy practices, he breaks down the new PBM law, and he explains the benefits of personal professional liability insurance. /episode/index/show/hogpharmshow/id/6948973

Tattoos and Topicals 08/08/2018

Tattoos and Topicals We talk about the do's and don'ts of brute strength topical steroid use. Which one's are most cost effective? Then, Kristin Swann of Cardinal Health Nuclear Pharmacy joins in to teach us about tattoo maintenance, minor burn repair, and poison ivy treatments. /episode/index/show/hogpharmshow/id/6888463

NAPLEX Prep and OTC Sleep Aids 07/25/2018

NAPLEX Prep and OTC Sleep Aids The secrets you need to ace the NAPLEX. Then, a brilliant review of OTC sleep aids and patient counseling surrounding them. /episode/index/show/hogpharmshow/id/6825528

The Opioid Epidemic and Narcan Use 07/08/2018

The Opioid Epidemic and Narcan Use Arkansas Drug Director, Kirk Lane, joins The Pharm to discuss the current opioid crisis and ways that pharmacists can help combat the epidemic. Jett and Matt also discuss the new life-saving product, Narcan, and how to use it in emergency situations. /episode/index/show/hogpharmshow/id/6782844

Dunn in the Sun (Photosensitive Drugs) 05/28/2018

Dunn in the Sun (Photosensitive Drugs) Dr. Eddie Dunn of UAMS COP roasts the hosts and warns us about specific drugs that could cause phototoxic reactions during the hot, summer months. /episode/index/show/hogpharmshow/id/6641651

Treat/Prevent Reflux, Colonoscopy Prep Counseling 05/12/2018

Treat/Prevent Reflux, Colonoscopy Prep Counseling Dr. Matt Garner of St. Bernard's Medical Center enters The Hog Pharm to discuss how to prevent GERD, preferred drug regimens for treating reflux, and patient counseling information for colonoscopy prep kits. /episode/index/show/hogpharmshow/id/6582714

Top 5 Herbals, HIV PEP Therapy, and Chapped Lips 04/29/2018

Top 5 Herbals, HIV PEP Therapy, and Chapped Lips Pharmacists counsel on the "must-know" information of the top 5 herbal supplements, we explain the basics of HIV PEP therapy, and provide consumers with secrets to treat and prevent chapped lips. /episode/index/show/hogpharmshow/id/6521808

Introduction, Shingrix, and Nasal Steroids 04/11/2018

Introduction, Shingrix, and Nasal Steroids Arkansas Pharmacists providing bulletin board material of the most recent news, information, and recommendations in the pharmacy world. /episode/index/show/hogpharmshow/id/6471006

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