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Aug 2024
39m 40s

Specialty Meds: Navigating Barriers

TRC Healthcare
About this episode

In this episode, listen in as our expert panel discusses the challenges and solutions for ensuring access to specialty medications, including how social determinants of health play a role and strategies to overcome barriers caused by these factors.

Our panel for this conversation includes: 

  • Laura Sosinski, PharmD, MBA, BCPS; Pharmacy Manager, Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy; PGY1 Community Pharmacy Residency Director
  • Patricia Romero, PharmD, CSP; Pharmacist, Walmart Specialty Pharmacy 
  • Rachel Popp, CPhT; Patient Panelist; Contact Center Specialist, Walmart Specialty Pharmacy
  • Jake Galdo, PharmD, MBA, BCPS, BCGP; CEO, Seguridad, Inc; Managing Network Facilitator, CPESN Health Equity
  • Meredy Ayers, CPhT-Adv, CHW; Development Specialist, Bremo Pharmacy


None of the speakers have anything to disclose.

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