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The Edutainer with Dr. Erin L. Albert

The Edutainer with Dr. Erin L. Albert

By Dr. Erin L. Albert

Season 6.5 explodes in July 2022! Red, Blue & You - Saving on Your Prescription Drugs in the USA! LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/erinalbert LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erinalbert/ Twitter: @ErinLAlbert Instagram: @erinalbert www.erinalbert.com
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The Edutainer with Dr. Erin L. AlbertMar 21, 2020

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2022 Year End Recap: The Most Popular Posts in Pharmacy Benefits
Dec 23, 202212:20
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THIS IS THE END.

BUT THE BEGINNING - of GREAT SAVINGS - FOR YOU!

Don't forget to grab access to the tracker and all of our tools on our spreadsheet for this miniseries - it will remain up for a LIMITED TIME after July 2022: click here and share your email address for access to the tracker.

Thanks everyone for listening! It has been an honor to share the drug savings tools and tips with each and every one of you!

And - if you want more from the career development block - register for my upcoming LinkedIn Audio event on 8/6 at noon ET - here.

Here's the recap of the entire miniseries! By Episode and topic:ย 

1. SBC

2. FSA & HSA

3. Drug Formularies

4. Free drugs โ€“ clinics and the ACA drug list

5. Buy in bulk โ€“ 90 day, 180 day 270 or 365 day supplies

6. Smartphone PBM app

7. Go generic

8. Acute meds โ€“ Meijer/NCPA

9. Tab splitting

10. Canada โ€“ NO

11. Discount Sites โ€“ GoodRx, SingleCare, etc.

12. Club/discount programs

13. Pet meds

14. Copay brand coupons

15. Nonprofit pharmacies

16. Patient Assistance Programs (PAPs)

17. Foundation Funding

18. Silly (combination) drugs

19. Real world cost: Entresto

20. Real world cost day 2: Eliquis

21. Potpourri: Controlled Substances and Medical Tourism

22. Summary of topics, and how I found MCCPDC

Jul 31, 202221:34
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Jul 29, 202215:54
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Beware the silly drugs...today we're going to talk about a way that some manufacturers jack up prices on brand prescription drugs by thousands when combined into one tablet or pill, when two or more active ingredients by themselves cost pennies. Don't get caught in this quagmire!

We'll tell you what questions to ask you provider in order to AVOID this mess.ย 

Jul 27, 202207:01
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PRICE DROP ALERT AND
NEW NDCS ADDED ALERT - check them out at
costplusdrugs.com!

Patient Advocacy or Assistance Programs (PAPs) Part 2 today!

There's also foundation funding out there for drugs - they aren't as abundant as manufacturer PAP programs, but...it's another option.

NeedyMeds Advocate Finder: https://www.needymeds.org/local-programs

And of course - this is also on our resource guide tracker, which you can request access to here.

Jul 26, 202207:01
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PRICE DROP ALERT AND
NEW NDCS ADDED ALERT - check them out at
costplusdrugs.com!

Today is HUGE for the millions of Americans who have NO healthcare insurance!

What are we talking about: specialty drugs and patient assistance programs (PAPs).

Go over to our tracker and request access to see all the organizations I discuss today: The Ways to Save Pharmacy Drug Tracker

p.s. The interview with Elizabeth Johnson of NAMAPA is here on Apple and here on Anchor if you didn't catch it before!

BTW - if you want to join me on 8/6 for my 30 minute LinkedIn Audio experiment on Career Development, the event is here.

Jul 25, 202222:27
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PRICE DROP ALERT AND
NEW NDCS ADDED ALERT - check them out at
costplusdrugs.com!

Nonprofit pharmacies, anyone?

Today, we explore some Midwestern options and you can alternatively dial 2-1-1 on your phone to get connected to resources like nonprofit pharmacies.

BTW - the link to our ways to save google tracker is here.

Jul 22, 202208:48
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PRICE DROP ALERT AND
NEW NDCS ADDED ALERT - check them out at
costplusdrugs.com!

Let's talk about coupons - part 2!

Today, I'll walk you through how to Google or online search your way to brand and specialty drug copay coupons. Note: these are not coupons like GoodRx or SingleCare - these are coupons specifically to help you get the cost of your copay down on your commercial healthcare plans through your employer. These are a good way to save if you're on brand or specialty drugs and have high copays or coinsurance.

Also - want a copy of our tracker on ways to save? You can request it here.

Jul 21, 202209:27
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PRICE DROP ALERT AND
NEW NDCS ADDED ALERT - check them out at
costplusdrugs.com!

Meow! ๐Ÿฑ

Woof! ๐Ÿถ

Chirp! ๐Ÿฅ

We're talking pet meds today!ย 

BTW - if you would like access to our ways to save on Rx drugs site tracker - you may request access to it here.

Jul 20, 202207:14
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PRICE DROP ALERT AND
NEW NDCS ADDED ALERT - check them out at
costplusdrugs.com!

We're going to the club today! ๐Ÿ˜Ž

We're talking membership clubs today - and why you might want to check in with these programs to find the lowest price for your Rx drugs.

BTW - if you would like access to our ways to save on Rx drugs site tracker - you may request access to it here.

Jul 19, 202209:30
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PRICE DROP ALERT AND
NEW NDCS ADDED ALERT - check them out at
costplusdrugs.com!

Discount card day - the day you've been waiting for!

And for good reasons - there's nearly 20 sites now where you can shop for prescription drugs - from your sofa! We're talking more than just GoodRx and SingleCare today too.

Want the secret list of all coupon discounts and sites we've discussed for this podcast miniseries? You can get access here. (And yes, full disclosure - you will need a VALID email address to gain access to this spreadsheet.)

Jul 18, 202211:52
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Today - we give you an ANTI-way to save: Canadian Drug Importation.

Listen in for all the reasons why this is not a good way to save on your prescription drugs.

Jul 15, 202211:29
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This episode should be called Orange, Purple and You...but I'll let you listen in as to why. ๐Ÿงก ๐Ÿ’œ ๐Ÿ˜‰

Jul 12, 202207:60
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Is there...an app for that? ๐Ÿ“ฒ

Jul 11, 202204:58
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Anybody love a good bulk buy? Me too!

Today's tip - buy those maintenance drugs in bulk! Think beyond the 30, even 90-day fill if you can.

Note that not every state allows longer that 90 day prescriptions - please keep that in mind when asking your pharmacist if you may buy in bulk! Also, some products can only be purchased at a smaller quantity due to safety or Risk Evaluation & Mitigation Strategies (REMS) programs.

Jul 08, 202211:16
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My FAVORITE F word is explored today - and there's not one tip, but TWO for you to save on your prescription drugs today, friends!

Jul 07, 202212:06
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What is a Drug Formulary, and why do we care?

Breaking it down for you today - my fellow Americans!

Jul 06, 202209:18
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Jul 05, 202210:44
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The new miniseries season 6.5 of The Edutainer Podcast is back!ย 

And - just for the month of July - we'll be bringing you ONE way to save on your prescription drugs. It's the American way to shop and save - and we're here to help!

Tip 1 - Get that SBC from your employer - or Summary of Benefits & Coverage - here's a sample (blanked out): https://www.cms.gov/CCIIO/Resources/Regulations-and-Guidance/Downloads/SBC-Template.pdf

Jul 04, 202210:25
๐ŸŽ‰22 Ways to Have an AWESOME New Year - Tip 21: Help Your Tribe with THEIR Goals ๐ŸŽ‰
Apr 23, 202206:57
Season 6 - The Final Episode (Ever?) and Top 7 Miniseries of All Time
Apr 23, 202225:03
๐ŸŽ‰22 Ways to Have an AWESOME New Year - Tip 20: Social Media Hygiene ๐ŸŽ‰
Jan 28, 202211:27
๐ŸŽ‰22 Ways to Have an AWESOME New Year - Tip 19: Check Your Travel โœˆ๏ธ Docs ๐ŸŽ‰
Jan 27, 202205:47
๐ŸŽ‰22 Ways to Have an AWESOME New Year - Tip 18: Check your transport ๐Ÿš™ ๐ŸŽ‰
Jan 26, 202204:26
๐ŸŽ‰22 Ways to Have an AWESOME New Year - Tip 17: Book Keeping/Tax Time ๐ŸŽ‰
Jan 25, 202204:58
๐ŸŽ‰22 Ways to Have an AWESOME New Year - Tip 16: What are you learning ๐ŸŽ this year? ๐ŸŽ‰
Jan 24, 202213:59
๐ŸŽ‰22 Ways to Have an AWESOME New Year - Tip 15: Update your Bio & Media Kit ๐ŸŽ‰

๐ŸŽ‰22 Ways to Have an AWESOME New Year - Tip 15: Update your Bio & Media Kit ๐ŸŽ‰

You've got your goals, your LI profile, your resume and/or your CV ready to go for the new year - but wait! That's not all.

Today - let's talk about updating your bio and Media kit.

If you need ideas here - just google your favorite authors or podcasters and "bio" or "media kit" and see what pops up.

BTW: Please support The Edutainer Podcast and get access to more goodies this year at: https://www.patreon.com/TheEdutainer ย 

My other links: https://linktr.ee/erinalbert

Jan 21, 202211:36
๐ŸŽ‰22 Ways to Have an AWESOME New Year - Tip 14: Update the Resume and/or CV ๐ŸŽ‰
Jan 20, 202211:28
 ๐ŸŽ‰22 Ways to Have an AWESOME New Year - Tip 13: Clean out Your Electronic ๐Ÿ’ป Devices ๐ŸŽ‰
Jan 19, 202206:17
๐ŸŽ‰22 Ways to Have an AWESOME New Year - Tip 12: The MOST IMPORTANT TIP OF ALL ๐ŸŽ‰
Jan 18, 202213:25
๐ŸŽ‰22 Ways to Have an AWESOME New Year - Tip 11: Finding More ๐Ÿ“šBooks ๐ŸŽ‰

๐ŸŽ‰22 Ways to Have an AWESOME New Year - Tip 11: Finding More ๐Ÿ“šBooks ๐ŸŽ‰

Hello my lovelies! Here's one of my all-time favorite tips for the Hunt for Happiness Week this week - GREAT BOOKS to read!

1. You have to use Google Chrome for this tip and use Amazon.com.

2. If you use Chrome, download the Library Extension in Google Chrome Web Store: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/library-extension/chkgcmmjoejpekoegkedcpifgfhpjmec

3. Once you download it - go into it and put your local libraries.

4. Then search for new books to read on Amazon - the library extension should pop up on each book's page with where you can get it - WITH YOUR LIBRARY CARD, for free! Yippie!

5. Note that it also appears to work in Goodreads, B&N and Google Books too.

BTW: Please support The Edutainer Podcast and get access to more goodies this year at: https://www.patreon.com/TheEdutainer ย 

My other links: https://linktr.ee/erinalbert

Jan 17, 202209:03
๐ŸŽ‰22 Ways to Have an AWESOME New Year - Tip 10: Start ๐ŸŸข Stop ๐Ÿ›‘ Keep โ™ป๏ธ ๐ŸŽ‰
Jan 14, 202209:49
๐ŸŽ‰22 Ways to Have an AWESOME New Year - Tip 9: Update your LinkedIn Profile ๐ŸŽ‰
Jan 13, 202211:21
๐ŸŽ‰22 Ways to Have an AWESOME New Year - Tip 8: Take a ๐Ÿ“ธ snapshot of your finances ๐ŸŽ‰
Jan 12, 202207:30
๐ŸŽ‰22 Ways to Have an AWESOME New Year - Tip 7: Clean ๐Ÿงผ it up ๐ŸŽ‰
Jan 11, 202204:46
๐ŸŽ‰22 Ways to Have an AWESOME New Year - Tip 6: ๐ŸŒธ Power ๐ŸŽ‰
Jan 10, 202208:53
๐ŸŽ‰22 Ways to Have an AWESOME New Year - Tip 5: Vision Board ๐ŸŽ‰
Jan 07, 202208:58
๐ŸŽ‰22 Ways to Have an AWESOME New Year - Tip 4: ๐Ÿ›๏ธ Journal ๐ŸŽ‰
Jan 06, 202208:01
๐ŸŽ‰22 Ways to Have an AWESOME New Year - Tip 3: Strengths ๐ŸŽ‰
Jan 05, 202210:30
๐ŸŽ‰22 Ways to Have an AWESOME New Year - Tip 2: Virtues ๐ŸŽ‰
Jan 04, 202207:44
SEASON 6 and New Miniseries Alert: ๐ŸŽ‰22 Ways to Have an AWESOME New Year - Tip 1: Values ๐ŸŽ‰
Jan 03, 202212:06
๐Ÿ–คThat's a Wrap - Season 5's LAST EPISODE on Black Friday! Thankful for you! ๐Ÿ–ค

๐Ÿ–คThat's a Wrap - Season 5's LAST EPISODE on Black Friday! Thankful for you! ๐Ÿ–ค

Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving (or Thursday if you're OUS) and...

...that's a wrap, y'all!

This is the FINAL episode of Season 5 of The Edutainer Podcast.

Thank you so much to all the superfans (if you're not a superfan, BTW, you should consider it at: https://www.patreon.com/TheEdutainer because their content will continue at the blog post season 5).

Also - if you, like me, plot and plan ahead for a great new year on your career development, we've got our certificates, certifications, and professional designations tracker up to date for 2022 at: https://payhip.com/b/Y56v.

Last - if you're considering a leadership program for your professional development in 2022 - and you're mid-career and passionate about pharmacy law, check out the new Diplomat program of ASPL over at ASPL for 2022 - because I don't know if it will be repeated anytime soon - it's an experiment and a once in a lifetime opportunity: https://www.aspl.org/daspl.

Have a WONDERFUL holiday season and year-end, thank you for listening and stopping by (AND supporting this podcast if you're a superfan), and see you in 2022!

Nov 26, 202110:08
โš–๏ธ ๐Ÿ’Š ๐Ÿ’‰ More on the DASPL - for Pharmacy & Law in 2022

โš–๏ธ ๐Ÿ’Š ๐Ÿ’‰ More on the DASPL - for Pharmacy & Law in 2022

If you've been a pharmacist for a while and you're contemplating law school - this is YOUR episode!

More on the combo of pharmacy and law: https://www.aspl.org/daspl

Nov 23, 202109:07
๐Ÿ“ฒ Dames Friday!๐Ÿ“ฒ
Nov 19, 202107:57
๐Ÿค” Mindful Monday: The Ides of November ๐Ÿค”

๐Ÿค” Mindful Monday: The Ides of November ๐Ÿค”

T minus 6 weeks to...2022? Anybody ready?

I'm not.

But, I'm getting there.

Here are a few ideas for all of us on how to get there to the best of our abilities.

See you this week? (FEI, IASBO or #SMDames21?)

Nov 15, 202108:15
๐Ÿ™Œ Weekend Holiday Warriors Unite! ๐Ÿ™Œ

๐Ÿ™Œ Weekend Holiday Warriors Unite! ๐Ÿ™Œ

๐ŸŽ„ Whoopsie - so much going on - still! And the holidaze is upon us!

๐Ÿ˜ฟ Cat drama! What to do if your indoor cat went missing: I found this article, and most of all, putting your scented clothes out near the garage door cracked open - that should drive your cat's sense of smell back home.

๐Ÿ“ฒ Social Media Dames Unconference 11/19/21 tix: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/social-media-dames-unconference-smdames21-thankful-tickets-180353761957

๐Ÿ’Š See you at FEI & IASBO Next week with Apex Benefits!

๐Ÿ’Š๐Ÿ’Š๐Ÿ’Š๐Ÿ’Š๐Ÿ’Š And if you're in pharmacy, love your pharmacist, or all of the above - please send your Congressional and Senate reps your plea for them to support this bill! https://www.linkedin.com/posts/erinalbert_healthcare-pharmacists-pharmacy-activity-6864051569780957184-pZ0S

Nov 12, 202114:01