Catalyst Pharmacy Podcast

Phil Cowley went from struggling business owner to social media sensation, and he’s here to show you how. Phil, better known as @philismypharmacist on TikTok, has amassed nearly 1 million followers and over 4 million likes in less than 6 months — and he’s showing no signs of stopping. On TikTok, Phil posts patient-centric content that’s not only earned him a reputation online but boosted his real-life business. By taking a chance on social media, Phil has turned his pharmacy around, and he wants other independents to do the same.

Catalyst Pharmacy Podcast - Episode 61

Hosted By: Jeff Key, President of PioneerRx | Marsha Bivins, Director of Marketing

Guests: Phil Cowley, Owner of Cache Valley Pharmacy

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There’s a difference between being a pharmacist with a business, and being a businessperson with a pharmacy — and if you want to be successful, Joe McKamey suggests you do the latter. An entrepreneurial spirit with a passion for people, Joe uses his business skills to keep Marcrom’s Pharmacy on top. Joe joined us to discuss all things innovation, entrepreneurship, and the power of putting people first.

Beyond the Scripts - Episode 26

Hosted By: Will Tuft, Director of Education at PioneerRx

Guest: Joe McKamey, General Manager at Marcrom’s Pharmacy

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Amid staff shortages and steadily rising DIR fees, independent pharmacies are fighting to stay in business. Richard Brook, a Pharmacy Consultant with nearly 30 years of experience in the industry, knows a thing or two about staying afloat:  and he can help your pharmacy navigate the waters. Richard joins Jeff and Marsha to talk all things ownership, innovation, and the hidden power of reinventing yourself, time and time again.

Hosted By: Jeff Key, President of PioneerRx | Marsha Bivins, Director of Marketing

Guest: Richard Brook, President of Richard K. Brook & Associates

Looking for more information about independent pharmacy? Visit www.pioneerrx.com

In independent pharmacy, it’s not enough to do one thing well. You have to do everything well. That’s why Erich Cushey, a Multi-Location Owner at Curtis Pharmacy, works to stay as well-rounded as possible: specializing in filling, billing, and ehnahced services. Erich knows that no one niche will drive his success, so he stays up-to-date on all of them. By geting the little things right and acting as a one-stop-shop designed to meet every need, Erich keeps his patients coming back.

Beyond the Scripts - Episode 24

Hosted By: Will Tuft, Director of Education at PioneerRx

Guest: Erich Cushey, Multi-Location Pharmacy Owner

When opportunity comes knocking, you can wait for something to happen or you can make something happen. Hannah Mitchell chose to do the latter. A Pharmacist and CPESN Community Pharmacy Fellow, Hannah has learned to anticipate change and stay on top of her services. Whether she’s investing in education or kicking off a new med sync program, Hannah shows us how you can shift your mindset and start taking control over your pharmacy’s success.

Hosted By: Jeff Key, President of PioneerRx | Marsha Bivins, Director of Marketing

Guest: Hannah Mitchell, Pharmacist at Banner Drug + CPESN Community Pharmacy Fellow

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It’s a simple concept: you perform services and you get paid. In reality, though, it isn’t ever that easy. Enter the never-ending, ever-confusing world of PBMs. With long documents, tricky rules, and countless hoops to jump through, PBMs are hard to understand. Benjamin Jolley says that’s not by accident. Benjamin, a multi-generational pharmacist in Salt Lake City, UT, has made a name for himself as a resident PBM expert. He’s done the digging and discovered the secret: if PBMs make things confusing, they can make more money. In this episode, Benjamin shows us how to cut through the jargon, understand the terms, and fight back against money-hungry PBMs.

Beyond the Scripts - Episode 24

Hosted By: Will Tuft, Director of Education at PioneerRx

Guest: Benjamin Jolley, Pharmacist at Jolley’s Compounding Pharmacy

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If you ask most business owners how they measure success, they’ll point you to a number. If you ask OrderInsite CEO and Co-Founder George Lazenby, though, he’ll point you to happy customers. George built OrderInsite — a cloud-based supply chain management system that helps pharmacies optimize inventory — from the ground up, but on his way to the top, he never failed to keep pharmacists first. George joins the podcast to discuss all things tech, travel, and the untapped potential of putting people before profit.

Hosted By: Jeff Key, President of PioneerRx | Marsha Bivins, Director of Marketing

Guest: George Lazenby, CEO and Co-Founder of OrderInsite

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February 17 is right around the bend, bringing dreams of PDS’s 2022 Super-Conference. Get excited about all that’s to come this month with two of PDS’s leading voices, CEO Chip Phillips and Chief Pharmacist Officer Elaine Ladd. Chip and Elaine give us a sneak-peak of the conference as we discuss top pharmacy trends, travel tips, and wine recommendations (cabarnet, anyone?). Get ready to find your “RxFactor” at the 2022 Super-Conference. We’ll see you in Orlando!

Hosted By: Jeff Key, President of PioneerRx | Marsha Bivins, Director of Marketing

Guests: Chip Phillips, CEO of PDS | Elaine Ladd, Chief Pharmacy Officer at PDS

Looking for more information about independent pharmacy? Visit www.pioneerrx.com

Independent pharmacy owners like Bruno Tching know that focusing resources on clinical services is important for sustainable success. One of the very first members of CPESN California, Tching has shifted his mindset to prioritize collaboration instead of a solely individualistic view. Through their participation in CPESN and an MCO pilot program, Tching’s pharmacy is big on clinical care. With so many tasks to juggle, they find ways to simplify repetitive tasks in order to save time and be more efficient. This way, they can work smarter - not harder.

Hosted By: Jeff Key, President of PioneerRx | Marsha Bivins, Director of Marketing

Guest: Bruno Tching, Pharmacy Owner and CPESN Luminary

Looking for more information about independent pharmacy? Visit www.pioneerrx.com

Beyond the Scripts - Episode 23

Hosted By: Will Tuft, Director of Education at PioneerRx

Guest: Josh Rimany, Pharmacy Owner and Functional Pharmacist

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