The Business of Pharmacy™

Past Episodes

June 8, 2025

Why Six Figures Isn’t a Financial Plan | Tim Ulbrich, PharmD,  Your Financial Pharmacist, Co-Founder/CEO

I sat down with Tim Ulbrich, PharmD, Co-Founder and CEO of Your Financial Pharmacist, to unpack a tough reality: why so many pharmacists earning six figures still feel broke. We dug into crushing student debt, soaring housing...
June 1, 2025

The Power of Speaking to 20,000 People About PBMs | Benjamin Jolley, PharmD  Apex Pharmacy Consulting

I sat down with Benjamin Jolley, a third-generation pharmacist who recently addressed a crowd of 20,000 about the broken world of PBMs. We dug into the power of that moment, the hidden mechanics of pharmacy monopolies, and wh...
May 25, 2025

Great Negotiation Means Everyone Wins | Arun Swaminathan, MM, PhD Pharm. Sci. Coya Therapeutics, CEO, Board Member

Biotech CEO Arun Swaminathan reveals how true pharmaceutical deals are strategic “marriages”—not transactions. Hear how Coya Therapeutics leverages partnerships, builds trust, and aims to transform ALS care. A candid look at ...

About the Host

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Mike Koelzer

Pharmacist and Pharmacy Owner

Pharmacist and pharmacy owner Mike Koelzer, host of The Business of Pharmacy Podcast™, brings firsthand experience and a deep understanding of the industry to every episode. His work centers on the critical intersection where patient care meets the complex realities of the pharmacy industry—a space shaped not only by direct interactions but also by decisions made in the boardrooms of PBMs and large manufacturers. Mike’s ability to balance compassion with business acumen leaves listeners with valuable insights they can apply immediately. When he’s not shaping the future of pharmacy, Mike enjoys honing his piano sight-reading skills.