The Business of Pharmacy Podcast™

Episodes

June 5, 2023

Combining Telemedicine and Local Pharmacies | Vinay Patel, PharmD, Founder MakoRx

Show Notes Introduction : Mike hosts Vinay Patel, the founder of MakoRx, a company aiming to integrate telemedicine and local community pharmacies for improved healthcare access and affordability. Role of Local Pharmacies : D...

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May 22, 2023

Transforming Pharmacies into Nonprofit Entities | Edward Ullmann, R.PH., MPA

In this episode, we host Ed Ullman, CEO of Wellness RX, who sheds light on the struggles of independent pharmacies. He proposes transforming for-profit pharmacies into nonprofit entities, focusing on community well-being and ...

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May 15, 2023

Scaling Pharmacy Services | Zach Chirico, Aaron Hannah, & Sebastian Endicott of Zillspace

In this podcast, host Mike Koelzer and three individuals from Zillspace - Zach Chirico, Sebastian Endicott, and Aaron Hannah - discuss how their company helps independent pharmacies grow their business by serving as an outsou...

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May 8, 2023

The Inner Workings of Reverse Distribution | Michael Zaccaro, CEO, Pharma Logistics

Mike Koelzer interviews Mike Zaccaro, CEO of Pharma Logistics. They discuss various aspects of pharmaceutical reverse distribution. Some of the topics covered: Return policies affect credit recovery Importance of systems and ...

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May 1, 2023

Strategic Pharmacy Marketing | Wayne Glowac, Orion Marketing

In this episode, Mike Koelzer sits down with Wayne Glowac, the owner of Orion Marketing, to discuss effective marketing strategies for pharmacies. They cover a wide range of topics, from developing a strategy based on a clear...

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April 17, 2023

Launching Your Ideas | Jamie Wilkey, PharmD, Wealthy White Coat

In this podcast transcript, Jamie Wilkey, a PharmD, discusses the importance of taking action and creating, even if it means being uncomfortable at first. She emphasizes the need to make consistency a daily habit and set achi...

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April 3, 2023

Building Trust and Credibility Among Pharmacy Colleagues | Ned Milenkovich, PharmD, Atty, Much Law

The podcast episode features Ned Milenkovich, a seasoned pharmacist and industry expert, as he shares insights on the importance of building trust and credibility among pharmacy colleagues. The episode explores various strate...

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March 27, 2023

Pharmacy Identity Shift | Blair Thielemier, PharmD, Pharmapreneur Academy

Episode Summary: In this episode, host Mike Koelzer speaks with Blair Thielemeir, the founder of Pharmapreneur Academy, about the future of pharmacy and overcoming self-limiting beliefs. They explore the need for pharmacists ...

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March 6, 2023

Gaining Traction in the Retail Market | Leeanna Gantt, tooktake Inventor

In this podcast, host Mike Koelzer interviews Leanna Gantt, inventor of tooktake Dosage Reminder Labels. Leanna shares her personal experience of creating the product to help people keep track of their medication and the chal...

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Feb. 27, 2023

The Future of Pharmacy Pricing | Kyle McCormick, PharmD, Blueberry Pharmacy

Description: In this episode of the podcast, host Mike Koelzer talks to Kyle McCormick, a pharmacist and owner of Blueberry Pharmacy, about the future of pharmacy pricing. They discuss the evolution of the cost-plus pricing m...

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Feb. 13, 2023

The Power of AI in Healthcare | Navid Alipour, AI Med Global (CureMatch/CureMetrix)

In this episode, Navid, the CEO of three innovative healthcare companies, sits down with Mike to discuss the power of AI in revolutionizing the medical industry. With a background in finance and law, Navid co-founded CureMetr...

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Feb. 6, 2023

The Impact of AI on Pharmacists | Tim Ulbrich, PharmD, Your Financial Pharmacist

Tim Ulbrich, CEO of Your Financial Pharmacist and host Mike Koelzer discuss the impact of technology on the pharmacy profession, financial wellness for pharmacists, and the future of education, and how it may be disrupted by ...

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Jan. 30, 2023

The Dual Pharmacy Model | Nate Hux, Pharmacist, Freedom Pharmacy and Pikerington Pharmacy

Nate Hux, R.Ph. is a pharmacist who runs a dual pharmacy system, where one pharmacy is inside the traditional healthcare system and the other is outside of it, He believes that this system allows for greater transparency for customers and helps them understand the costs of their medication.

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Jan. 9, 2023

Marketing Challenges for Pharmacies | Nicolle McClure, GRX Marketing

Nicolle McClure and Mike Koelzer discuss the challenges of marketing for community pharmacies and the importance of both digital marketing and personal interactions, as well as the difficulty of tracking marketing effectiveness and the need for independent pharmacies to differentiate themselves through personal relationships and community involvement.

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Dec. 19, 2022

Pharmacy Marketing and Sales | Nicolette Mathey, PharmD, ATRIUM24

In this podcast, host Mike Koelzer interviews Nicolette Mathey, a pharmacist and owner of a consulting firm that focuses on sales and marketing for independent pharmacies. Mathey discusses the importance of finding a niche for your pharmacy and aligning it with your passions, profits, patients, and payers.

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