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Off Script - The Alabama Pharmacy Podcast

Alabama Pharmacy Association
Alabama Board Of Pharmacy
Alabama Pharmacy Association
Alabama Legislature
Board Of Pharmacy
Department Of Insurance
Alabama
Montgomery, United States
Pbms
PDMP
Alabama Legislative Session
Ivermectin
Medicare
Auburn, United States
Mobile, United States
Pharmacy Sunset Bill
Alabama Department Of Insurance
ASHP
Tylenol Murders
American Society Of Health-System Pharmacists
Open Meetings Act / Administrative Procedures Act

Welcome to "Off Script," the official podcast of the Alabama Pharmacy Association (APA). The goal of Off Script is to provide pharmacy professionals with important and timely updates about the ever-changing world of pharmacy. Join us as we speak with pharmacists, clinicians, and innovators from a wide variety of backgrounds. As our catch phrase goes, APA is your 'Voice at the Table.' Well, now we'... more

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Join host Garrett Aikens, APA Director of Legislative Affairs and American Pharmacy Cooperative, Inc. (APCI) Vice President of Healthcare Policy and The PBM Reform Podcast host Greg Reybold as they discuss PBM Reform efforts in Alabama, other states,... more

Join host Garrett Aikens as he catches up with Dr. Kim Benner the recently installed President of the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP).

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Join host Garrett Aikens and APA Legislative Affairs Director Bobby Giles as they catch up on everything going in Pharmacy Advocacy since the end of the 2026 Alabama Legislative Session.

Welcome back to Off Script! Join Louise and Danielle for another Alabama Board of Pharmacy (ALBOP) meeting recap. This episode dives into the meeting that took place on July 15, 2026. In just 15 short minutes, get caught up on the latest updates, new... more

Join Danielle as she recaps the Alabama Board of Pharmacy meeting that took place on June 17, 2026.

To tune in live next month, join the link on ALBOP's website.

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June 2026 ALBOP Meeting Recap... more

Off Script - The Alabama Pharmacy Podcast was at the 2026 APA Annual Convention & Trade Show and had the chance to catch up with a number of attendees for some live sessions.

Join Louise and Danielle as they recap the Alabama Board of Pharmacy Meeting that took place on May 20, 2026. The next ALBOP meeting will be held June 17, 2026. You can attend in person or virtually by joining the link provided on their website. http... more

Join host Garrett Aikens and the Chyanne Coe, a Pharmacy Technician and the Clinical Services Manager at Semmes Pharmacy, and a 2026 APhA recipient of the Immunization Champion Award as they discuss expanded roles for pharmacy technicians, the impact... more

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Kim Benner
President of ASHP, professor of pharmacy practice
American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP)
Episode: Off Script w/ Kim Benner, ASHP President: Where Leadership Takes You (EP. 63)
Spencer Durham
Pharmacist featured at APA booth; antimicrobial stewardship focus
Alabama Department of Public Health grant partner; Improving Antimicrobial Stewardship Across Alabama Project
Episode: LIVE from the 2026 APA Annual Convention & Trade Show
Burke Lingham
P4 Auburn student; poster presenter
Auburn University
Episode: LIVE from the 2026 APA Annual Convention & Trade Show
Jansen Rogers
P4 Auburn student; APA trustee; CE presenter
Auburn University; APA
Episode: LIVE from the 2026 APA Annual Convention & Trade Show
Wes Maddox
President of the Alabama Pharmacy Association
Alabama Pharmacy Association
Episode: LIVE from the 2026 APA Annual Convention & Trade Show
Chyanne Coe
Pharmacy technician; Clinical Services Manager at Semmes Pharmacy
Semmes Pharmacy, Semmes Alabama
Episode: Expanded Role for Pharmacy Technicians - Clinical Services Manager (EP. 58)
Dr. Kelli Newman
Leader of the PBM Compliance Division, Alabama Department of Insurance
Alabama Department of Insurance
Episode: On The Hill w/ Dr. Kelli Newman: PBM Compliance within the Alabama Dept. of Insurance (EP. 56)
Phillip Rigsby
Representative, House District 25 (Huntsville/Madison area); pharmacist and owner of Huntsville Compounding Pharmacy
Alabama House of Representatives; Huntsville Compounding Pharmacy
Episode: On The Hill w/ Rep. Phillip Rigsby: Ivermectin and Dept of Insurance Legislation (EP. 54)
Emily Green
Presenter for EP Pharmacy Consulting
EP Pharmacy Consulting
Episode: Board of Pharmacy Meeting Recap: February 2026 (EP. 53)

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Garrett Aikens
Host of Off Script, guiding conversations and introducing guests.

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Off Script w/ Kim Benner, ASHP President: Where Leadership Takes You (EP. 63)
Q: What makes a good leader in this national context, and what advice would you give to someone aiming for similar leadership?
She highlights showing up, staying engaged, finding a niche, and building relationships as key behaviors, underscoring authenticity, energy, and serving patients and students as central motivators.
On The Hill: PBM Compensation Models Incentivize Higher Drug Costs (EP. 45)
Q: What concrete steps could policymakers or employers take to reduce these misaligned incentives?
Adopt de-linking of PBM compensation from list prices, increase price transparency, consider per-script or per-member-per-month fees for PBMs, and implement performance-based quality metrics to reward real outcomes rather than price concessions alone.
On The Hill: PBM Compensation Models Incentivize Higher Drug Costs (EP. 45)
Q: What are the core misaligned incentives in the pharmaceutical supply chain, and where do they come from?
Incentives are tied to list prices rather than real net prices, causing all players—from manufacturers to PBMs to wholesalers—to prefer higher sticker prices because their compensation often scales with those prices, which inflates costs for payers and patients.
On The Hill: PBM Compliance and Enforcement After SB252 (EP. 42)
Q: How is APA helping pharmacies implement these changes on the ground?
APA has developed user-friendly complaint forms, a resource page with contact details and PBM options, and is coordinating with state regulators and associations to provide practical guidance and templates for timely, compliant submissions.
On The Hill: PBM Compliance and Enforcement After SB252 (EP. 42)
Q: What are the most impactful changes coming with SB 252 for Alabama pharmacies?
The biggest change is guaranteed reimbursement reform starting in October, along with enforceable rules that require PBMs to respond within set timeframes and for pharmacies to have clearer paths to file substantiated complaints.

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A timely, policy-forward show focused on pharmacy regulation, legislation, and practical practice in Alabama. Across recent episodes, listeners are treated to detailed recaps of Board of Pharmacy actions, PBM reform progress, licensure and PDMP updates, and state legislative activity that affects reimbursement, vaccine programs, and pharmacy practice. The conversations blend regulatory insights with pragmatic takeaways for practitioners, including how to navigate compliance, engage with policymakers, and implement new programs in real-world settings. A standout trait is the consistent emphasis on transparency in governance and hands-on guidance for licensees and technicians working within a state-level healthcare policy environment.

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