Independent Rx Forum

Independent Rx Forum

Welcome to Independent Rx Forum with RxConnexion and National Community Pharmacists Association. The leading advocate and business education resource for America's independent pharmacists.

Episodes

April 18, 2025 4 mins
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Hosted by Sam Manas (smanas@ncpa.org).
 
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Tariffs must be finely tuned to avoid higher costs to pharmacies - https://bit.ly/42ijUg7
NCPA Statement on Drug Pricing Executive Order - https://bit.ly/42sQdYo
Arkansas law bans sta...
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Measles is making a comeback — and pharmacists play a key role in prevention. In this episode, David Ha, PharmD, BCIDP of Stanford and Rannon Ching, PharmD, owner of Tarrytown Pharmacy, discuss clinical considerations and how pharmacists can fight vaccine hesitancy by educating their communities and working with the local medical community to provide vaccine access. Learn how being a trusted resource can protect vulnerable pop...
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April 15, 2025 38 mins
Next up in our special series, “Vaccine Voices,” guest host Hannah Fish, NCPA’s senior director of strategic initiatives, sits down with Marc Ost, CPhT, co-owner of Eric’s RX Shoppe, to break down the complexities of medical billing for immunizations. Marc shares how he helped develop a successful vaccine program in his pharmacy. He takes us through the ins and outs of all the different billing types and offers practica...
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April 8, 2025 43 mins
Growing a vaccine program with a substantial revenue stream starts with strong partnerships. In this episode, guest host Hannah Fish talks with Sanjay Patel, director of pharmacy at Haller's Pharmacy and Medical Supply, about how building relationships with hospitals, local governments, and health entities can increase program revenue. You’ll walk away with strategies for fruitful collaboration and learn how these conne...
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A roundup of news and notes from the week of March 31. qAM is NCPA's weekday email newsletter. You can subscribe here. (https://signup.e2ma.net/signup/2005179/1976523/).
 
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A roundup of news and notes from the week of March 24. qAM is NCPA's weekday email newsletter. You can subscribe here. (https://signup.e2ma.net/signup/2005179/1976523/).
 
Want to catch up on what else we’ve shared in qAM? You can find a running list of our stories, and Executive Update columns from NCPA CEO Douglas Hoey, on our website's Member Publications section (https://ncpa.org/news#memberp

NCPA’s Ronna Hauser, senior vice president of policy and pharmacy affairs, talks with Antonio Ciaccia, president of 3 Axis Advisors, about his firm’s newest research on how the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program will leave independent pharmacies high and dry.

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A roundup of news and notes from the week of March 10. qAM is NCPA's weekday email newsletter. You can subscribe here. (https://signup.e2ma.net/signup/2005179/1976523/).
 
Want to catch up on what else we’ve shared in qAM? You can find a running list of our stories, and Executive Update columns from NCPA CEO Douglas Hoey, on our website's Member Publications section (https://ncpa.org/news#
A roundup of news and notes from the week of March 10. qAM is NCPA's weekday email newsletter. You can subscribe here. (https://signup.e2ma.net/signup/2005179/1976523/).
 
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March 4, 2025 21 mins
Tune in to our next conversation recorded live above the NCPA Annual Convention Expo floor, with our friends from Wellgistics Health (the official sponsor of the Independent Rx Forum!), Tim Canning, CEO, and Shafaat Pirani, PharmD, BCGP. Hear what they’re doing to fulfill their mission: simplifying prescription fulfillment and opening new opportunities for independent community pharmacies to thrive.   
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February 25, 2025 19 mins
There are lots of opportunities in community pharmacy to follow your passions for patient care, whether you’re an owner, a pharmacist, a technician or another member of the team. In this episode of the Independent Rx Forum, recorded live on day two of #NCPA2024, Dan Krinsky joins hosts John Beckner and Ed Cohen to highlight ways to make your practice your own.
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February 11, 2025 16 mins
In this episode, we’ll hear the story of how one pharmacist discovered her passion for specialty care, leading her to CPESN USA, America’s first clinically integrated network of pharmacy providers.   
Now, guest Lura Thompson connects community pharmacies to CPESN’s innovative programs, such as payer networks and health equity partnerships. From grant-funded vaccine access to telehealth hubs, this episode explores t...
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February 4, 2025 20 mins

What would pharmacists do without technicians? In this episode, recorded live from #NCPA2024, we’re discussing all things technician with Liza Chapman, chief professional officer of the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board. This conversation hits on everything from why technicians are essential to a successful pharmacy and NCPA’s partnership with PTCB to how certifications have evolved and why expanding technician roles is more ...

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January 28, 2025 17 mins
In this episode, NCPA’s Drew Register, director of student affairs and professional development, takes center stage! He shares how he ended up in the association world and his passion for helping pharmacists and pharmacy owners succeed, and delves deep into the NCPA Innovation Center/CPESN Community Pharmacy Fellowship. Discover how this program allows pharmacists and pharmacy owners to implement clinical services, connect wit...
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January 14, 2025 19 mins
Tune in to our next conversation with Meredy Ayers and Jake Galdo, recorded live from #NCPA2024, for insights on maximizing your pharmacy’s profitability through effective support staff utilization. Learn how expanding technician roles and improving job satisfaction can boost staff retention, increase safety, and drive revenue in your business.  
 
For information and resources to help expand your technic...
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January 7, 2025 17 mins
In our next episode, recorded live from #NCPA2024, Jason Wilkinson joins us to talk about the benefits of partnering with InStep Health, an NCPA corporate member. Wilkinson highlights how InStep Health facilitates patient-pharmacist conversations to build trust, improve health outcomes, and position pharmacies as essential community partners. Tune in to discover how their tailored products drive revenue, enhance patient educat...
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December 23, 2024 25 mins

Join us for the first episode of the Vaccine Voices series, where we explore vaccination strategies across different demographics. In this episode, NCPA’s John Beckner sits down with Becky Snead, NCPA’s senior director of strategic initiatives and long-term care, and community pharmacist Chichi Ilonzo Momah to discuss the potential of administering vaccines in long-term care facilities. Learn how this rapidly growing business oppor...

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December 18, 2024 18 mins

Join us for a conversation with Lea Wolsoncroft, RPh, 2023-24 NCPA president and owner of Remedies Pharmacy. Lea tells the story of her journey into pharmacy, how her first NCPA Annual Convention shaped her path, and her passion for compounding and pediatric pharmacy. She also reflects on her year as NCPA president, reveals what she enjoyed the most, and discusses the evolving role of pharmacists in public health and preventative c...

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December 11, 2024 15 mins
In this episode, we get a fresh perspective on the annual convention from Brett Deese and Trey Kincaid, first-time attendees and P2 students at the VCU School of Pharmacy. They share their convention highlights and get some advice from our hosts and seasoned community pharmacists, John Beckner and Ed Cohen.  
 
Did their experience at #NCPA2024 influence which pharmacy path they will choose? Listen to fin...
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