Talking about issues that matter to pharmacies , pharmacists, and their staffs and showcasing the best that WV Pharmacy has to offer!
Mountain State Pharmacist
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Talking about issues that matter to pharmacies , pharmacists, and their staffs and showcasing the best that WV Pharmacy has to offer!
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5/13/2022
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May 3, 2026
Why Legislative Advocacy Matters: APPE Student Perspectives
<p data-start="93" data-end="448">In this episode, we take a closer look at <strong data-start="135" data-end="183">Pharmacy Day at the Capitol in West Virginia</strong>, exploring the critical role advocacy plays in shaping the future of the pharmacy profession. Joined by two fourth-year pharmacy students, Chloe Anderson and Mary Taylor, we hear firsthand what it's like to step beyond the classroom and into the legislative arena.</p> <p data-start="450" data-end="864">They share how Pharmacy Day brings together pharmacists, technicians, and students to meet directly with lawmakers, ensuring the profession's voice is heard on issues that impact both patient care and pharmacy practice. What may seem like a single day event is actually the result of months of planning—tracking legislation, coordinating meetings, and preparing materials to effectively communicate key priorities.</p> <p data-start="866" data-end="1278">The conversation dives into two major advocacy topics from this year's event: <strong data-start= "944" data-end="976">PBM reform (House Bill 5430)</strong>, aimed at lowering drug costs and improving access to care, and efforts to strengthen <strong data-start="1063" data-end="1095">workplace safety protections</strong> for pharmacy staff. Chloe and Mary reflect on how surprisingly receptive and informed many legislators were, and how meaningful even brief conversations can be in influencing policy.</p> <p data-start="1280" data-end="1551">Beyond policy, this episode highlights the personal impact of advocacy. Both students describe how the experience reshaped their understanding of leadership, emphasizing the importance of "showing up," staying engaged, and supporting the profession beyond daily practice.</p> <p data-start="1553" data-end="1720" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node="">Whether you're a student, pharmacist, or simply interested in healthcare policy, this episode offers an inside look at how advocacy works in action—and why it matters.</p>
February 17, 2026
WVPA Partner Series: Flu Season Readiness with GRX Marketing
<p style="margin: 0in;"><span style= "font-family: 'system-ui',serif;">In this WVPA Partner Series episode, Aubrey Hersch, PharmD, sits down with Kelly Bailey, Vice President of GRX Marketing, to talk about how pharmacies can plan early for a successful flu season. They cover outreach timing, proven communication tactics, addressing vaccine hesitancy, and what it looks like to partner with GRX Marketing to build a strong immunization campaign.</span></p> <p style= "margin: 0in; font-variant-caps: normal; font-width: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; min-height: 20.3px;"> <span style="font-family: 'system-ui',serif;"> </span></p> <p><span style= "font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'system-ui',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Aptos; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Aptos; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;"> You can contact Kelly Bailey at <a href= "mailto:kelly.bailey@grxmarketing.com">kelly.bailey@grxmarketing.com</a></span></p>
July 30, 2024
Counterfeit HIV Meds, Botox, and Semaglutide, OH MY!
<p>WVPA's Pharmaceutical Crime Correspondent, Shabbir Safdar, from the Partnership for Safe Medicines, provides updates on the Aminov case (check out previous podcast episode for more information) and discusses recent trends in botox and semaglutide counterfeiting. We have a candid, funny discussion about why one should not purchase medications from ETSY - you don't want to miss this episode packed with interesting updates in the world of counterfeiting.</p> <p><a href= "https://www.safemedicines.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Govt-Sentencing-Memo-Aminov.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.safemedicines.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Govt-Sentencing-Memo-Aminov.pdf&source=gmail&ust=1725380481267000&usg=AOvVaw3SdqzChPTId5YSbijRVZPf"> https://www.<wbr />safemedicines.org/wp-content/<wbr />uploads/2019/09/Govt-<wbr />Sentencing-Memo-Aminov.pdf</a></p>
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