The Business of Pharmacy™

Episodes

March 23, 2025

Marketing to Independent Pharmacies | Nicolle McClure & Bruce Kneeland

What makes a pharmacy—or a pharmacy vendor—stand out? Nicolle McClure and Bruce Kneeland join me to unpack real-world marketing strategies, pitfalls, and how pharmacies can avoid bland messaging. We dig into trust, niche focu...
March 16, 2025

Exploring Pharmacy Tech and Digital Healthcare | Rick Ratliff, BChE, MBA MedAdvisor Solutions , CEO

Discover how cutting-edge pharmacy technology and digital healthcare are transforming patient care. In this episode, Rick Ratliff, CEO of MedAdvisor Solutions, dives into the latest innovations shaping the industry. From medi...
Guest: Rick Ratliff
March 9, 2025

The Future of Compounding Pharmacies | Brett Pine Revelation Pharma, CBDO

What happens when independent pharmacies join forces instead of going it alone? Brett Pine, Chief Business Development Officer at Revelation Pharma, dives into the evolving world of compounding pharmacies, mergers, and acquis...
Guest: Brett Pine
March 3, 2025

Optimizing Pharmacy Efficiency with Precision Dosing Technology | Sharmeen Roy, PharmD, BCPS DoseMeRx, CSSO

In this episode, Sharmeen Roy, PharmD, BCPS , Chief Strategy & Science Officer at DoseMeRx , discusses the power of precision dosing technology in optimizing pharmacy operations and improving patient outcomes. Learn how valid...
Guest: Sharmeen Roy
Feb. 24, 2025

Is Selling Medical Equipment Smart? | Acacia Flory, Retail Experience Consultant

Is selling medical equipment the next big move for your pharmacy? Join retail experience consultant Acacia Flory as she shares insights from 20 years in retail and her passion for helping pharmacies boost profits beyond presc...
Guest: Acacia Flory
Feb. 17, 2025

Protecting Your Business from Cyber Threats | Brett Gallant, Founder & Director Adaptive Office Solutions

Cyber threats aren’t a question of "if"—they’re a question of "when." Brett Gallant, Founder & Director of Adaptive Office Solutions, joins the podcast to break down the real risks businesses face, the costly mistakes compani...
Guest: Brett Gallant
Feb. 10, 2025

From Basement Lab to NASDAQ | Lew Bender, M. Chem. Eng, MBA Intensity Therapeutics, Founder & CEO

MIT-trained chemical engineer Lew Bender shares his journey from drug delivery innovation to tackling cancer. From building a biotech company from scratch to navigating the challenges of FDA approval and Wall Street, Lew dive...
Guest: Lew Bender
Feb. 3, 2025

Market Research for Better Healthcare | Michaela Gascon, MBA KJT, President & CEO

Dive into the intersection of market research, healthcare, and AI with Michaela Gascon, President & CEO of KJT. Discover how her team informs life sciences strategies, tackles complex healthcare challenges, and leverages AI. ...
Jan. 27, 2025

AI Answering Pharmacy Calls | Brennen Hodge, MBA VOXO, VP of Product

Explore the future of pharmacy communication with Brennen Hodge, VP of Product at Voxo. Discover AI-powered IVAs revolutionizing patient interactions, automating refills, and boosting efficiency. Unpack insights on technology...
Guest: Brennen Hodge
Jan. 20, 2025

Breaking Away from PBMs | Kyle McCormick, PharmD Owner, Blueberry Pharmacy

Discover how Kyle McCormick, owner of Blueberry Pharmacy, revolutionized pharmacy care with a completely insurance-free, cost-plus pricing model. Hear his candid take on PBMs, his clash with Mark Cuban, and how transparency a...
Jan. 13, 2025

Solving Pharmacy Pain Points with Technology | Mehrdad Hariri RPh, CPh, MBA, RxConnexion, CEO/President

Mehrdad Hariri, CEO of RX Connection, shares his journey as a pharmacist turned tech innovator. From building solutions for pharmacy pain points to delivering nationwide care, Mehrdad discusses overcoming challenges, leveragi...
Jan. 6, 2025

The Journey to Autonomous Pharmacy | Randall Lipps, B.Ec. & B.A. Omnicell, CEO and Founder

Join us on this week’s episode of The Business of Pharmacy Podcast™ as we speak with Randall Lipps, CEO and founder of Omnicell. Discover the journey toward autonomous pharmacy, how technology is transforming healthcare, and ...
Guest: Randall Lipps
Dec. 30, 2024

Empowering Pharmacy Techs as Community Health Workers | Anne Eisenbeis, PharmD, MBA, CPESN, Lead Network Facilitator

Pharmacy technicians trained as Community Health Workers (CHWs) are transforming patient care. Anne Eisenbeis, PharmD, MBA, explains how CHWs bridge healthcare and social support, improve outcomes, and generate revenue. Learn...
Dec. 23, 2024

Disrupting Specialty Pharmacy with Smarter Solutions | Jonathan Ogurchak, PharmD Zeal Specialty Pharmacy & STACK, CEO

Jonathan Ogurchak, PharmD, CEO of Zeal Specialty Pharmacy and STACK, shares his innovative journey of transforming specialty pharmacy through smarter technology. Learn how he’s empowering pharmacists, improving patient outcom...
Dec. 16, 2024

Redefining Healthcare Marketing Strategies | Saul Marquez Outcomes Rocket, CEO

This week on The Business of Pharmacy Podcast™, Saul Marquez, CEO of Outcomes Rocket, shares transformative insights on healthcare marketing strategies. From leveraging podcasts to redefining patient care narratives, discover...
Guest: Saul Marquez
Dec. 9, 2024

Behind the Scenes of a Pharmacy Influencer | Sue Ojageer, PharmD, PharmaSue

Join Dr. Sue Ojageer, a pharmacist, influencer, and mother of five, as she shares her journey from retail pharmacy to becoming a leading voice in the pharmacy world. Discover her insights on balancing passion projects, the po...
Guest: Sue Ojageer
Dec. 2, 2024

PBM Failures Drive Patients Abroad for Meds | Theo Symons & Semion Naidis Co-Founders, ILMEDS.co

PBM Failures Drive Patients Abroad for Meds" explores how rising drug costs and restrictive practices in the U.S. force patients to seek medications internationally. Theo Symons and Semion Naidis of ILMEDS share how they prov...
Nov. 25, 2024

Pioneering New Markets in Pharmacy Innovation | Simon Szewach, BBF Exec. Chair & Co-Founder, Gelteq

Simon Szewach, Executive Chairman of Gelteq, shares the business journey behind an innovative gel-based drug delivery system. From startup funding and strategic partnerships to FDA hurdles and market disruption, hear how Gelt...
Guest: Simon Szewach
Nov. 18, 2024

Exposing Hidden Realities in Drug Pricing and Investing | Eric Pachman, BSChE, MBA Chief Analytics Officer, Bancreek Capital

Eric Pachman shares his journey from founding 46brooklyn, inspired by his late mother, to leading innovation at Bancreek Capital Advisors. Discover insights on exposing PBM practices, tackling systemic healthcare challenges, ...
Guest: Eric Pachman
Nov. 11, 2024

Expanding Pharmacy for Consumers and Strategic Partners | Areo Nazari, PharmD, CEO Matthew Hawkins, BSC, CTO CaryHealth

Join CEO Areo Nazari and CTO Matthew Hawkins from CaryHealth as they share insights into their journey of expanding pharmacy access through innovative digital platforms. From creating an “Uber-like” pharmacy experience to dev...
Nov. 4, 2024

Marketing Healthcare Technology | Elise Claudepierre, MBA VP Marketing, Intelliguard®

How do you market technology in healthcare effectively? Elise Claudepierre, VP of Marketing at Intelliguard, shares insights from her experience in healthcare marketing and discusses the fine line between promoting patient sa...
Oct. 28, 2024

Optimizing Pharmacy with Offshoring Strategies | Saleem Shah & Tanya Chianese, Collaborative Patient Care Group

Discover how fragmentation and global expertise are transforming pharmacy operations. Saleem Shah and Tanya Chianese from CPCG dive into optimizing tasks, leveraging offshore talent, and evolving employee roles. Learn practic...
Oct. 21, 2024

Pharmacy Education Needs a Major Overhaul | George Zorich, Pharmacist Author of Entrepreneurs in Pharmacy and Other Leaders

George Zorich, a seasoned pharma executive, discusses his return to leadership after retirement, navigating the challenges of running a company with divisions in ophthalmology and critical care. He shares insights on the evol...
Guest: George Zorich
Oct. 14, 2024

Finish the Fight for Fair Pharmacy Reimbursement | Doug Hoey, CEO of NCPA

In this episode, Doug Hoey, CEO of NCPA, discusses the "Finish the Fight" campaign to secure fair pharmacy reimbursement. He delves into key legislative efforts, including Medicaid and Medicare reforms aimed at ensuring fair ...
Guest: Doug Hoey