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Independent Insights, a Health Mart Podcast

Independent Insights, a Health Mart Podcast

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Independent Insights, a Health Mart Podcast brings together independent pharmacy owners and other community pharmacy experts to inspire all pharmacy team members to not just survive, but thrive in building practices that cater to the needs of local communities. Plug in to hear ways to innovate patient care services and strengthen the overall health of your pharmacy business.

Plus, sharpen your clinical skills with GameChangers Clinical Conversations - a weekly pharmacotherapy podcast featuring the latest game-changing advances in patient care. New episodes arrive every Monday and are available for CE credit. Check the show notes for instructions on how to redeem your credit.

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Episodes
  • How AI is Reshaping Patient Care
    Mar 23 2026

    Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the healthcare landscape—and pharmacy is no exception. This course explores emerging and potential uses of AI in pharmacy practice, including workflow automation, drug information access, and tools that support patient care and clinical decision-making. You will gain insight into practical considerations, limitations, and ethical responsibilities pharmacists must navigate as AI becomes more integrated into practice.

    HOST
    Rachel Maynard, PharmD

    GameChangers Podcast Host and Clinical Editor, CEimpact
    Lead Editor, Pyrls

    GUEST
    Timothy Aungst, PharmD
    Professor of Pharmacy Practice
    Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences


    Pharmacists, REDEEM YOUR CPE HERE!
    CPE is available to Health Mart franchise members only
    To learn more about Health Mart, click here: https://join.healthmart.com/


    PRACTICE RESOURCE
    Receive the exclusive Practice Resource to use as a reference guide for this episode by enrolling in the course. Click here to enroll!


    CPE INFORMATION
    Learning Objectives

    Upon successful completion of this knowledge-based activity, participants should be able to:
    1. Identify current and potential uses of AI that support pharmacist-led patient care services.
    2. Describe considerations, limitations, and ethical concerns related to implementing AI tools in pharmacy practice.

    Rachel Maynard and Timothy Aungst have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.

    0.05 CEU/0.5 Hr
    UAN: 0107-0000-26-060-H04-P
    Initial release date: 3/23/2026
    Expiration date: 3/23/2027
    Additional CPE details can be found here.

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    35 mins
  • Second-Generation Antipsychotics as Adjunctive Therapy for Depression
    Mar 16 2026

    Second-generation (also known as atypical) antipsychotics are increasingly used as adjunctive therapy for patients with major depressive disorder who have an inadequate or partial response to antidepressants. This course reviews the clinical rationale for their use, highlights newly approved options, and examines key safety, efficacy, and monitoring considerations. You will gain practical guidance to support patient selection, counseling, and shared decision-making when these agents are incorporated into depression management.

    HOST
    Rachel Maynard, PharmD

    GameChangers Podcast Host and Clinical Editor, CEimpact
    Lead Editor, Pyrls

    GUEST
    Sarah Grady, PharmD, BCPS, BCPP
    Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Clinical Pharmacist
    Drake University/Broadlawns Medical Center


    Pharmacists, REDEEM YOUR CPE HERE!
    CPE is available to Health Mart franchise members only.
    To learn more about Health Mart, click here: https://join.healthmart.com/


    PRACTICE RESOURCE
    Receive the exclusive Practice Resource to use as a reference guide for this episode by enrolling in the course. Click here to enroll!

    CPE INFORMATION
    Learning Objectives

    Upon successful completion of this knowledge-based activity, participants should be able to:
    1. Explain the role of second-generation (atypical) antipsychotics as adjunctive therapy in the management of major depressive disorder.
    2. Identify pharmacist-relevant considerations for counseling, monitoring, and risk benefit assessment when second-generation antipsychotics are used for depression.

    Rachel Maynard and Sarah Grady have no relevant financial relationships to disclose.

    0.05 CEU/0.5 Hr
    UAN: 0107-0000-26-059-H01-P
    Initial release date: 3/16/2026
    Expiration date: 3/16/2027

    Additional CPE details can be found here.

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    34 mins
  • Recent Updates on GLP-1 Therapies
    Mar 9 2026

    GLP‑1 receptor agonists continue to generate clinical and media buzz, with new formulations, new approvals, and expanding areas of research. This course explores key updates, including the FDA approval of the first oral GLP‑1 for chronic weight management and ongoing investigations into GLP‑1 therapies for conditions beyond diabetes and obesity. You will gain a timely overview of recent developments in GLP‑1s and how pharmacists can anticipate and support their evolving role in patient care.

    HOST
    Rachel Maynard, PharmD
    GameChangers Podcast Host and Clinical Editor, CEimpact
    Lead Editor, Pyrls

    GUEST
    Christine Schumacher, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP, BCCP, BC-ADM, CDCES, FCCP
    Professor, Pharmacy Practice and Clinical Pharmacist
    Midwestern University


    Pharmacists, REDEEM YOUR CPE HERE!
    CPE is available to Health Mart franchise members only
    To learn more about Health Mart, click here: https://join.healthmart.com/


    PRACTICE RESOURCE
    Receive the exclusive Practice Resource to use as a reference guide for this episode by enrolling in the course. Click here to enroll!


    CPE INFORMATION
    Learning Objectives

    Upon successful completion of this knowledge-based activity, participants should be able to:
    1. Summarize recent regulatory and clinical updates related to GLP‑1 receptor agonists, including new formulations.
    2. Describe emerging areas of research into the use of GLP‑1 therapies beyond diabetes and obesity treatment.

    Rachel Maynard has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.

    Christie Schumacher is a speaker for and is on the advisory board for Abbott. All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.

    0.1 CEU/1.0 Hr
    UAN: 0107-0000-26-081-H01-P
    Initial release date: 3/9/2026
    Expiration date: 3/9/2027
    Additional CPE details can be found here.

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    46 mins
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