027: Part 1: Covid-19 Vaccinations in Homebound Patients | Pharmacist Dr. Crystal Beal

Do you know someone who never leaves their house? I know I do. The question is, how have these individuals been vaccinated and why is it important? Let’s find out! As for today’s guest, I’m excited to have business owner and Pharmacist Dr. Crystal Beal with us. In this episode, we’ll discuss what made her go into pharmacy, the different routes a pharmacist can take in their career, and what YOU need to know regarding your medication; what you need to look for, and a behind the scenes look at the process! So, let’s get into the interview with pharmacist Dr. Crystal Beal.

A bit about our guest: Dr. Crystal Beal attended undergraduate school at Clayton State University and pharmacy school at The University of Georgia. She was even inducted into Phi Lambda Sigma Pharmacy Leadership Society in recognition of her service efforts. She currently works as a Pharmacist Consultant for a major PBM (Pharmacy benefit managers, or PBMs, are companies that manage prescription drug benefits on behalf of health insurers) while running her own clean beauty business through Beautycounter.

[00:01 – 08:37] Covid-19 Vaccinations in Homebound Patients

• Welcome back to the show
• Today’s HPI: Covid-19 Vaccinations in Homebound Patients
• Why do they need to be vaccinated?
  • Most are high risk patients
  • People are still coming in and out of their house
• The challenges faced in the process
  • 1. Transportation of the vaccine
    • The story behind Johnson & Johnson
  • 2. Patients rejecting the vaccine upon arrival
  • 3. Access to vaccination
    • Ex: rural areas
• Guidance to help them get vaccinated
  • Find and notify
• This week’s guest: Dr. Crystal Beal

[08:38 – 15:23] The Road to Pharmacy

• Dr. Beal talks about why she went into pharmacy
• The journey to becoming a pharmacist
• The different areas and what they focus on
• The community aspect behind connecting with customers

[15:24 – 39:02] Understanding Your Medication and Your Pharmacist

• How the older population can manage their medications
• How the insurance companies connect patients to pharmacists
• What you should know about your medication
• Inside look at why medications get delayed
• Formulary vs. Non-formulary and dealing with recalls
• Resources for information
  • Links below
• How to understand your pharmacist as a physician

[39:03 – 41:44] Closing Segment

• Stay tuned for part 2 to learn about Dr. Beal’s beauty line
• Final facts on Vaccinations in Homebound patients
• Take a snapshot of this episode and slide into my DM’s
• Finals words

Tweetable Quotes:

“I really felt like I was a community pharmacist... I like the sense of community from just connecting with the customers.” - Dr. Crystal Beal

“Take a look at the description before you take it out and put it in your mouth... Understand what the medication is, what you're taking it for, and that you’re taking the right thing.” - Dr. Crystal Beal

“There’s a LOT happening behind the counter!” - Dr. Crystal Beal

Resources Mentioned:

Medical Citations

• Baulkman, J. (2021, May). Homebound Patients- Vaccination is an uphill battle. Family Practice News, pp. 1,8.

Guest Links

• Drugs.com
• DailyMed

Want to connect with Dr. Beal? You can find her on Instagram. Check out Dr. Beal’s Linktree to shop with her on the latest in skin care.

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