Celebrating the Launch of American Pharmacists Month 2025 | TWIRx

Celebrating the Launch of American Pharmacists Month 2025 “Caring for our Communities” This Week in Pharmacy (TWIRx) Friday, October 3, 2025 Episode Overview Today marks the kickoff of American Pharmacists Month 2025, a time to recognize the essential role pharmacists play across all healthcare settings. This special TWIRx episode spotlights leaders and innovators shaping pharmacy practice, technology, and patient care — and challenges the profession to embrace a 31-day journey of advocacy, community connection, and transformation. TWIRx NEWS Former Rep. Tiahrt: Pharmacy Benefit Manager bill could shut down CVS in Kansas | Opinion Read more at: https://www.kansas.com/opinion/guest-commentary/article312355904.html#storylink=cpy Neronha lawsuit against CVS Caremark can help save my Middletown pharmacy: Guest View https://www.newportri.com/story/opinion/columns/guest/2025/10/03/neronha-lawsuit-against-cvs-can-help-save-middletown-pharmacy-guest-view/86471928007/ FDA Approves Lurbinectedin Combination Regimen in Extensive-Stage SCLC https://www.pharmacytimes.com/view/fda-approves-lurbinectedin-combination-regimen-in-extensive-stage-sclc Building an Opioid Stewardship Program in Cancer Care: Pharmacist Roles, Challenges, and Patient Safety https://www.pharmacytimes.com/view/building-an-opioid-stewardship-program-in-cancer-care-pharmacist-roles-challenges-and-patient-safety Featured Guests Dr. Jesse McCullough, PharmD Founder, Keystone Pharmacy Insights Introducing the American Pharmacists Month 31-Day Challenge, a call to action for pharmacists to engage, educate, and elevate their communities. Bil Schmidtknecht Patient Protector Sharing insights on patient advocacy, protecting access to care, and the pharmacist’s role in navigating today’s healthcare complexities. Dr. Devin Bustin, MD Chief Medical Officer, OvaryIt Dr. Lissette Logan, PharmD COO, OvaryIt Together, Dr. Bustin and Dr. Logan discuss innovative pharmacist-driven care models, treatment tracking, and platforms like PRISM designed to ensure pharmacists are recognized — and reimbursed — for their expertise. Dr. Jill Kolesar, PharmD Dean, College of Pharmacy, The University of Iowa Highlighting the future of pharmacy education and how academia is preparing the next generation for expanded clinical and community roles. Dr. Jason Lang, PharmD Wellgistics Exploring the logistics and supply chain innovations that keep pharmacies agile in serving patient needs, especially as new therapies and technologies emerge. WELLGISTICS News: https://www.accessnewswire.com/newsroom/en/healthcare-and-pharmaceutical/wellgistics-health-nasdaq-wgrx-and-theracosbio-partner-to-expand-nati-1079815 SUBSCRIBE TO TWIRx HERE: https://open.spotify.com/show/52NZjr9asE8fLrrbsMvBlQ Celebrating the Launch of American Pharmacists Month 2025 | TWIRx