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Pharmacy Friends

Prime Therapeutics
Prime
AMCP
Prime Therapeutics
Managed Care
Obesity
Magellanrx
Social Determinants Of Health
Prime Mrx
Specialty Pharmacy
Biosimilars
FDA
Glp-1s
RSV (respiratory Syncytial Virus)
Glp-1 Drugs
Judy
High-Cost Therapies
Brand To Generic Transition
Glp-1
Medically Integrated Dispensing
Specialty Drugs

Pharmacy Friends is a podcast dedicated to bringing industry experts to the same table to talk about what is happening in pharmacy today, what is coming in the future, and most importantly, what it means to you.

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Learn how nurse-led care coordination supports members right after their specialty therapy starts. Learn how the compassionate experts at Prime help members understand their treatment, set expectations and get support when it’s needed.

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Dive into the latest episode of Pharmacy Friends for a discussion of the FDA Commissioner’s National Priority Voucher pilot. While accelerated approvals may improve access to innovative therapies, what could a compressed decision-making window mean f... more

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Recorded live in Nashville at AMCP Annual 2026, our latest Pharmacy Friends shares takeaways on how real-world medical and pharmacy data, pharmacist-led outreach, and benefit integration are shaping payer decision-making.

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Discover how Prime brings together industry recognized accreditation frameworks—like URAC, ISO, and NCQA—to create a unified, reliable approach to patient safety and operational excellence. In this episode, we break down how quality standards become ... more

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Recent Guests

Louise Frederick
Manager of Care Coordination at Prime Therapeutics, Registered Nurse
Prime Therapeutics
Episode: Human-centered pharmacy: Putting the care in healthcare
Angela Sutton
Government Affairs Principal Policy Advisor
Prime Therapeutics
Episode: Accelerated drug approvals: The big questions facing payers
Bob Greer
Vice President for Clinical Programs and Strategy
Prime Therapeutics
Episode: Accelerated drug approvals: The big questions facing payers
Ben Yurick
Senior Director of Health Outcomes, Prime Therapeutics
Prime Therapeutics
Episode: On-the-road @ AMCP Annual 2026: Innovative research and expert insights drive breakthroughs in health outcomes
Janet Evans
Representative from HCSC
HCSC
Episode: On-the-road @ AMCP Annual 2026: Innovative research and expert insights drive breakthroughs in health outcomes
Nick Friedlander
Poster presenter
Prime Therapeutics
Episode: On-the-road @ AMCP Annual 2026: Innovative research and expert insights drive breakthroughs in health outcomes
Tim Hiring
Poster presenter
Prime Therapeutics
Episode: On-the-road @ AMCP Annual 2026: Innovative research and expert insights drive breakthroughs in health outcomes
Alina Liang
Co-presenter on HAE study
Prime Therapeutics
Episode: On-the-road @ AMCP Annual 2026: Innovative research and expert insights drive breakthroughs in health outcomes
Marcy Chodroff
Dr.
Prime Therapeutics
Episode: On-the-road @ AMCP Annual 2026: Innovative research and expert insights drive breakthroughs in health outcomes

Host

Maryam Tabatabai
Host of the episode; involvement with Prime Therapeutics and Magellan Rx Management

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 17 ratings
  • Full of friendly voices and great insighys

    I’ve learned a lot listening to this podcast. I love the variety of topics and healthcare experts featured.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kay_chillest
    United States4 years ago
  • Great insight!

    Enjoyed it !! Always love pharmacy industry intel that helps us and helps patients!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    chase.d
    United States5 years ago

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Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Clear expertise on GLP-1 discussions and real-world data is a highlight.
Professional, data-driven, and focused on healthcare access and affordability.
Loved the guest variety and actionable insights for payer strategies.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Reimagining the Pipeline: Cell & Gene Therapy Decisions That Shape Care
Q: Can you share an example of a drug that evolved in the pipeline and how the forecast adjusted?
Regeneron's DB Auto (cooled as DB Oto) for Otoferlin-related hearing loss moved from being forecasted for 2027 to 2026 after early readouts and NEJM publication, illustrating how new trial data and regulatory considerations can accelerate forecasts.
Reimagining the Pipeline: Cell & Gene Therapy Decisions That Shape Care
Q: What is the cadence of the CGPO publication and how do you keep it current in a fluid space?
The CGPO is a living document that can be updated as new information emerges; therapies can move into or out of the pipeline based on new data, press releases, or regulatory decisions, aiming to stay as current as possible for stakeholders.
Reimagining the Pipeline: Cell & Gene Therapy Decisions That Shape Care
Q: Tell me about Prime's definition of Cell & Gene Therapy and how it anchors the conversation for the audience.
Cell & Gene Therapy broadly refers to drug therapies using genetic material or living cells to treat disease, with gene therapy aiming to fix or replace a faulty gene and cell therapy involving transplantation of healthy cells to repair or replace damaged ones; Prime frames these as potentially one-time, root-cause treatments that require specialized delivery and long-term considerations.
Beyond the Needle: Why Oral GLP-1s Matter Now
Q: What evidence supports the potential of oral GLP-1s in obesity management?
Data from the OASIS IV trial for oral Weigovia and the ATTAIN I trial for Orphaglipron show meaningful weight loss and favorable cardiometabolic changes, though GI side effects are common and acceptance may hinge on tolerability and real-world adherence.
Real-world evidence and innovation in managed care pharmacy: Insights from AMCP Nexus 2025
Q: How is automation impacting prior authorization for GLP-1 diabetes therapies, and what does that mean for patients and prescribers?
Automation now covers about 60% of GLP-1 diabetes claims, reducing administrative burden for prescribers and lowering costs for patients while ensuring appropriate use aligned with FDA indications and clinical guidelines.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Pharmacy Friends

What is Pharmacy Friends about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A healthcare-focused show that brings pharmacy and payer experts together to discuss current trends in pharmacotherapy, market dynamics, and practical implications for access and affordability. Recent episodes emphasize GLP-1 therapies for weight management, high-cost therapies and payer strategies, adherence and real-world outcomes, and the evolving role of pharmacists within managed care and specialty drug ecosystems. The program often features senior leaders from payers, PBMs, and health systems, alongside clinical and outcomes researchers, to unpack how policy, economics, and clinical evidence intersect in real-world decision-making. Noteworthy is the strong emphasis on data-driven approaches, residency pathways for pharmacists, and mul... more

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Recent guests on Pharmacy Friends include:

1. Louise Frederick
2. Angela Sutton
3. Bob Greer
4. Ben Yurick
5. Janet Evans
6. Nick Friedlander
7. Tim Hiring
8. Alina Liang

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