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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 5 Types of Mentors You Need Now: 5 Part Miniseries - Part 4

The Edutainer with Dr. Erin L. AlbertNov 07, 2019

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2022 Year End Recap: The Most Popular Posts in Pharmacy Benefits
Dec 23, 202212:20
🇺🇸 S6.5 - Red, Blue and You: Ways to Save on Rx Drugs in the USA part 22 🇺🇸

🇺🇸 S6.5 - Red, Blue and You: Ways to Save on Rx Drugs in the USA part 22 🇺🇸

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: 

1. SBC

2. FSA & HSA

3. Drug Formularies

4. Free drugs – clinics and the ACA drug list

5. Buy in bulk – 90 day, 180 day 270 or 365 day supplies

6. Smartphone PBM app

7. Go generic

8. Acute meds – Meijer/NCPA

9. Tab splitting

10. Canada – NO

11. Discount Sites – 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
🇺🇸 S6.5 - Red, Blue and You: Ways to Save on Rx Drugs in the USA part 21 🇺🇸
Jul 30, 202206:26
🇺🇸 S6.5 - Red, Blue and You: Ways to Save on Rx Drugs in the USA part 20 🇺🇸
Jul 29, 202215:54
🇺🇸 S6.5 - Red, Blue and You: Ways to Save on Rx Drugs in the USA part 19 🇺🇸
Jul 28, 202221:30
🇺🇸 S6.5 - Red, Blue and You: Ways to Save on Rx Drugs in the USA part 18 🇺🇸

🇺🇸 S6.5 - Red, Blue and You: Ways to Save on Rx Drugs in the USA part 18 🇺🇸

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. 

Jul 27, 202207:01
🇺🇸 S6.5 - Red, Blue and You: Ways to Save on Rx Drugs in the USA part 17 🇺🇸

🇺🇸 S6.5 - Red, Blue and You: Ways to Save on Rx Drugs in the USA part 17 🇺🇸

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
🇺🇸 S6.5 - Red, Blue and You: Ways to Save on Rx Drugs in the USA part 16 🇺🇸

🇺🇸 S6.5 - Red, Blue and You: Ways to Save on Rx Drugs in the USA part 16 🇺🇸

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
🇺🇸 S6.5 - Red, Blue and You: Ways to Save on Rx Drugs in the USA part 15 🇺🇸

🇺🇸 S6.5 - Red, Blue and You: Ways to Save on Rx Drugs in the USA part 15 🇺🇸

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
🇺🇸 S6.5 - Red, Blue and You: Ways to Save on Rx Drugs in the USA part 14 🇺🇸

🇺🇸 S6.5 - Red, Blue and You: Ways to Save on Rx Drugs in the USA part 14 🇺🇸

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
🇺🇸 S6.5 - Red, Blue and You: Ways to Save on Rx Drugs in the USA part 13 🇺🇸

🇺🇸 S6.5 - Red, Blue and You: Ways to Save on Rx Drugs in the USA part 13 🇺🇸

PRICE DROP ALERT AND
NEW NDCS ADDED ALERT - check them out at
costplusdrugs.com!

Meow! 🐱

Woof! 🐶

Chirp! 🐥

We're talking pet meds today! 

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
🇺🇸 S6.5 - Red, Blue and You: Ways to Save on Rx Drugs in the USA part 12 🇺🇸

🇺🇸 S6.5 - Red, Blue and You: Ways to Save on Rx Drugs in the USA part 12 🇺🇸

PRICE DROP ALERT AND
NEW NDCS ADDED ALERT - check them out at
costplusdrugs.com!

We're going to the club today! 😎

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
🇺🇸 S6.5 - Red, Blue and You: Ways to Save on Rx Drugs in the USA part 11 🇺🇸

🇺🇸 S6.5 - Red, Blue and You: Ways to Save on Rx Drugs in the USA part 11 🇺🇸

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
🇺🇸 S6.5 - Red, Blue and You: Ways to Save on Rx Drugs in the USA part 10 🇺🇸

🇺🇸 S6.5 - Red, Blue and You: Ways to Save on Rx Drugs in the USA part 10 🇺🇸

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
🇺🇸 S6.5 - Red, Blue and You: Ways to Save on Rx Drugs in the USA part 9 🇺🇸
Jul 15, 202214:57
🇺🇸 S6.5 - Red, Blue and You: Ways to Save on Rx Drugs in the USA part 8 🇺🇸
Jul 13, 202207:36
🇺🇸 S6.5 - Red, Blue and You: Ways to Save on Rx Drugs in the USA part 7 🇺🇸

🇺🇸 S6.5 - Red, Blue and You: Ways to Save on Rx Drugs in the USA part 7 🇺🇸

This episode should be called Orange, Purple and You...but I'll let you listen in as to why. 🧡 💜 😉

Jul 12, 202207:60
🇺🇸 S6.5 - Red, Blue and You: Ways to Save on Rx Drugs in the USA part 6 🇺🇸

🇺🇸 S6.5 - Red, Blue and You: Ways to Save on Rx Drugs in the USA part 6 🇺🇸

Is there...an app for that? 📲

Jul 11, 202204:58
🇺🇸 S6.5 - Red, Blue and You: Ways to Save on Rx Drugs in the USA part 5 🇺🇸

🇺🇸 S6.5 - Red, Blue and You: Ways to Save on Rx Drugs in the USA part 5 🇺🇸

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
🇺🇸 S6.5 - Red, Blue and You: Ways to Save on Rx Drugs in the USA part 4 🇺🇸

🇺🇸 S6.5 - Red, Blue and You: Ways to Save on Rx Drugs in the USA part 4 🇺🇸

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
🇺🇸 S6.5 - Red, Blue and You: Ways to Save on Rx Drugs in the USA part 3 🇺🇸

🇺🇸 S6.5 - Red, Blue and You: Ways to Save on Rx Drugs in the USA part 3 🇺🇸

What is a Drug Formulary, and why do we care?

Breaking it down for you today - my fellow Americans!

Jul 06, 202209:18
🇺🇸 S6.5 - Red, Blue and You: Ways to Save on Rx Drugs in the USA part 2 🇺🇸
Jul 05, 202210:44
🇺🇸 S6.5 - Red, Blue and You: Ways to Save on Rx Drugs in the USA part 1 🇺🇸

🇺🇸 S6.5 - Red, Blue and You: Ways to Save on Rx Drugs in the USA part 1 🇺🇸

The new miniseries season 6.5 of The Edutainer Podcast is back! 

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

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

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  

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

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

🎉22 Ways to Have an AWESOME New Year - Tip 11: Finding More 📚Books 🎉

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  

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

Jan 17, 202209:03
🎉22 Ways to Have an AWESOME New Year - Tip 10: Start 🟢 Stop 🛑 Keep ♻️ 🎉
Jan 14, 202209:49
🎉22 Ways to Have an AWESOME New Year - Tip 9: Update your LinkedIn Profile 🎉
Jan 13, 202211:21
🎉22 Ways to Have an AWESOME New Year - Tip 8: Take a 📸 snapshot of your finances 🎉
Jan 12, 202207:30
🎉22 Ways to Have an AWESOME New Year - Tip 7: Clean 🧼 it up 🎉
Jan 11, 202204:46
🎉22 Ways to Have an AWESOME New Year - Tip 6: 🌸 Power 🎉
Jan 10, 202208:53
🎉22 Ways to Have an AWESOME New Year - Tip 5: Vision Board 🎉
Jan 07, 202208:58
🎉22 Ways to Have an AWESOME New Year - Tip 4: 🛏️ Journal 🎉
Jan 06, 202208:01
🎉22 Ways to Have an AWESOME New Year - Tip 3: Strengths 🎉
Jan 05, 202210:30
🎉22 Ways to Have an AWESOME New Year - Tip 2: Virtues 🎉
Jan 04, 202207:44
SEASON 6 and New Miniseries Alert: 🎉22 Ways to Have an AWESOME New Year - Tip 1: Values 🎉
Jan 03, 202212:06
🖤That's a Wrap - Season 5's LAST EPISODE on Black Friday! Thankful for you! 🖤

🖤That's a Wrap - Season 5's LAST EPISODE on Black Friday! Thankful for you! 🖤

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
⚖️ 💊 💉 More on the DASPL - for Pharmacy & Law in 2022

⚖️ 💊 💉 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
📲 Dames Friday!📲
Nov 19, 202107:57
🤔 Mindful Monday: The Ides of November 🤔

🤔 Mindful Monday: The Ides of November 🤔

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
🙌 Weekend Holiday Warriors Unite! 🙌

🙌 Weekend Holiday Warriors Unite! 🙌

🎄 Whoopsie - so much going on - still! And the holidaze is upon us!

😿 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.

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

💊 See you at FEI & IASBO Next week with Apex Benefits!

💊💊💊💊💊 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