Why Drug Prices Keep Rising: Pharmacists Perspectives | Patrick Devereux

Patrick Devereux has been a practicing pharmacist since 2005. He is the President and CEO of Family Medical Services which owns 4 retail pharmacies in the Birmingham area. He is also the owner of Happier at Home, an in home senior care franchise. Patrick is passionate about patients being informed about their medicines and using therapies to achieve the desired outcomes. He lives in Hoover with his partner Noel, his three children Joseph, Colin, and Lorelei and their three dogs. Topics covered in this episode:Drug Pricing IssuesPharmacy Benefit ManagersSpread Pricing ConceptIndependent Pharmacy ChallengesDIR FeesFair Meds Act340B PricingPBM and Drug Company NegotiationsExpensive vs. Cheap MedicationsCommunity Pharmacist's RoleDrug Seeking BehaviorsFuture of Drug PricingAlternative Pharmacy Business ModelsFront-End Pharmacy SalesTo learn more about Patrick Devereux and his work, head over to www.fms-pharmacy.com __________________________________________________________Did you know that magnesium is vital for human health? It's involved in more than 300 metabolic processes. And if you're not getting enough magnesium, you could be hurting your sleep, your energy levels, and your ability to lose weight. What I recommend is getting a full spectrum magnesium supplement.I can't say enough about how much magnesium has helped with my sleep, my metabolism, my mood, and overall feelings of calmness. Right now, you can get a free bottle of Organxx's brand new doctor formulated magnesium supplement with the purchase of two. Simply head to https://www.lindseyelmore.com/magnesium7 to get started right now.__________________________________________________________We hope you enjoyed this episode. If you would like to be a supporter of the show, head to www.lindseyelmore.com/supporter Your contribution helps us to bring the best guests into our interview chair. Thank you for listening. Come check us out at www.spreaker.com/show/the-lindsey-elmore-showBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-lindsey-elmore-show--5952903/support.