Patient Voices in Pharmacy is more than a podcast. It’s a platform built from lived experience, fueled by compassion, and driven by a relentless commitment to protect patients. Hosted by Loretta Boesing, an experienced and passionate advocate in pharmacy, this show brings forward the voices that are rarely heard.
Loretta’s journey into advocacy was not chosen, but is certainly her calling. In this podcast she helps do what so many pharmacists and advocates did for her story which was to listen, empower, and allow her to use her experience to push forward change. Her advocacy was born out of a moment no parent should ever have to face. Her son's life was risked by forced mail order pharmacy as the only option of coverage. That experience ignited her purpose. Since then, she has poured her heart into fighting for safer medication practices, exposing the dangers of forced mail order pharmacy policies, and challenging the harmful practices of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) that put patients and communities at risk.
As the founder of Unite for Safe Medications, Loretta has brought patient concerns to the forefront of critical conversations nationwide. She has spoken with legislators and engaged with the Federal Trade Commission, ensuring that patient voices are heard at the highest levels.
Her work has gained national attention, with her advocacy featured by outlets including NBC News, CNN, USA Today, The New York Times, as well as public radio and regional television.
Loretta was also recognized as one of the Pharmacy Podcast Network’s Top 50 Most Influential Leaders in Pharmacy (2022). She has been interviewed for documentaries, including short film by the producers of Harmacy, further amplifying the impact of her advocacy.
While Patient Voices in Pharmacy is an independent podcast and a separate initiative from her work with Unite for Safe Medications, it carries forward the same deeply rooted mission to ensure that no patient feels unheard or alone. Through this platform, Loretta is expanding her impact, creating a space where stories turn into strength, knowledge turns into action, and voices turn into a movement.