Podcasts by Good Neighbor Pharmacy Connect Podcast

48. New Ownership Best Practices and Legacy Landmines from 2023-06-14T13:46:16

The current economic environment is highly volatile and uncertain.

On this month’s Good Neighbor Pharmacy Connect, industry broker and buy/sell czar, Scott Welle, shares that the value of...

47. How to Have Difficult Conversations: Mental Health&Independent Phcy from 2023-05-01T16:28:42

We are fortunate to be living in a time where mental health is at the forefront of healthcare conversations. Today’s countertop chat takes a look at mental health as an exciting through a wider ...

46. 1,073 Reasons for Independents to Implement an Immunization Strategy from 2023-04-06T21:49:34

We don’t cover ALL 1,073, but guest Gold Eneyo, PharmD., Director of Clinical Services for AmerisourceBergen shares quite a few, and builds a compelling case for immunizations as “the gateway to...

45. Insurance Vs. Cash on the Front End, featuring LifeScan! from 2023-03-08T12:53:52

With a gloomy economy, patients are looking for realistic alternatives to save money. Pharmacists understand the rising costs associated with being a diabetic patient, and that patients turn to ...

44. Meeting Patients Where They Are from 2023-01-31T21:49:13

The beauty of independent pharmacy is that each store is as unique as the communities and patients they serve. Adding a new twist to this episode is guest Kelley De La Fuente. Like your host, Ju...

43. Pharmacy Deserts: What They Are and Why They May be a Larger Issue Than You Think from 2023-01-01T11:49

Turn up the volume for this eye-opening episode as Justin Baker meets with Ronna Hauser, SVP of Policy and Pharmacy Affairs for the NCPA.

Ronna shares that through her joint research effo...

42: Biosimilars; What, How, When? from 2022-11-28T20:52:54

Please join your host, Justin Baker, as he learns from industry experts, Connor Nell and Brian Biehn, why biosimilars are becoming such an eye-opening opportunity, and why independents need to t...

41: Point-of-Care Testing; We’re Only Getting Started! from 2022-10-31T17:39:21

With her cutting-edge approach to Point-of-Care Testing and clinical services, owner of Springfield Pharmacy and Medical Supply, Chichi Ilonzo Momah, has been stirring up a lot of dust. Justin w...

40: Med D and Open Enrollment; Throw out the Rulebook!! from 2022-09-29T20:30:40

Med D populations represent between 30-40% of the independent community pharmacist’s patient population.  Historically, we’ve always used October as a defensive strategy to retain current patien...

39: Back to the Front End; You Are a Million Dollar Business. Now Act Like It! from 2022-07-03T13:50:37

This week’s countertop chat welcomes industry guru Andy Clarey, who shares his insights on capitalizing on pharmacy’s post-Covid evolution, and how our stores’ front end needs to reflect it.  Ju...

38. Pet Meds; You are Barking Up the RIGHT Tree! from 2022-06-02T13:31:47

This month’s countertop chat with host Justin Baker will feature special guest, MWI Animal Health’s Pet Whisperer Alison Hodgson, as they “paw-nder” a new non-PBM revenue generating revenue oppo...

37: Hiring and Recruiting Best Practices from 2022-04-11T14:57:52

Join your host, Justin Baker and progressive pharmacy owners Dr. Tripp Logan, Pharm D. and Dr. Richard Logan, Pharm D as they share their secret on recruiting, hiring and retention in small town...

36: What We’ve Learned, and Where We’re Going; COVID Reflections from 2022-03-14T12:13:46

Join your host, Justin Baker and Brandon Antinopoulos, Pharm D., Business Coach for Good Neighbor Pharmacy to learn about Brandon’s experiences in the rapid changes in the independent space over...

Special Edition: More on PSAOs: Investing in Independents from 2022-02-15T11:42:01

We're joined again by AmerisourceBergen's Peter Kounelis to discuss how the right PSAO should invest in and advocate for independent pharmacies. 

35: Point of Care Testing; Beyond COVID from 2022-02-01T11:53

Join your host, Justin Baker and Jared Thornhill for our latest counter-top chat. Jared Thornhill, owner of Thornhill’s pharmacy located in West Texas will go into detail how he successfully imp...

34: Pharmacy Ownership: Transitioning out of the Pharmacy from 2022-01-03T14:26:12

Please join your host, Justin Baker and our guests John Pross, Consultant - Pharmacy Ownership and Jeremy Thompson, CEO and Founder of Adaptive Financial Consulting as they discuss transitioning...

33: NCPA Fellowship Program from 2021-11-30T15:25:47

Please join your host, Justin Baker as he takes a sneak peek behind the curtain of the Inaugural NCPA Fellowship program.  Justin is joined by Carlie Traylor, PharmD; Director of Strategic Initi...

31: SPECIAL EDITION: Insulin Biosimilars Part 2 from 2021-11-01T17:28:55

This special edition episode is brought to you by AmerisourceBergen’s Insights podcast. In part two of the insulin biosimilars series, host, Jennifer Kemper, Director of Content Strategy, contin...

31: SPECIAL EDITION: Insulin Biosimilars Part 2 from 2021-11-01T17:28:55

This special edition episode is brought to you by AmerisourceBergen’s Insights podcast. In part two of the insulin biosimilars series, host, Jennifer Kemper, Director of Content Strategy, contin...

32: SPECIAL EDITION: The Evolution of the PSAO from 2021-11-01T17:28:27

With independent pharmacy facing increasing pressures from the tight reimbursement landscape, how can the right contracting strategy help? Peter Kounelis, Vice President of Elevate Provider Netw...

30: Community Involvement with Pharm A Save Monroe Pharmacy from 2021-09-28T10:35:40

Being thrown into the pandemic has shown us that not only is every independent pharmacy a hero, but that some should wear capes! To celebrate National Good Neighbor Day, which is celebrated annu...

30: Community Involvement with Pharm A Save Monroe Pharmacy from 2021-09-28T10:35:40

Being thrown into the pandemic has shown us that not only is every independent pharmacy a hero, but that some should wear capes! To celebrate National Good Neighbor Day, which is celebrated annu...

29: SPECIAL EDITION: Insulin Biosimilars Part 1 from 2021-09-01T11:24:34

This special edition episode is brought to you by AmerisourceBergen’s Insights podcast. In part one of a two-part series on insulin biosimilars, host, Jennifer Kemper, Director of Content Strate...

29: SPECIAL EDITION: Insulin Biosimilars Part 1 from 2021-09-01T11:24:34

This special edition episode is brought to you by AmerisourceBergen’s Insights podcast. In part one of a two-part series on insulin biosimilars, host, Jennifer Kemper, Director of Content Strate...

28: Mentoring the Future of Pharmacy from 2021-08-06T12:02:02

Please join host Paul Dunne and Clark’s Pharmacy owner, Craig Clark and his Person in Charge, Marla Newham, as they take a deep dive into how they use P1, P4 and resident students to enhance the...

28: Mentoring the Future of Pharmacy from 2021-08-06T12:02:02

Please join host Paul Dunne and Clark’s Pharmacy owner, Craig Clark and his Person in Charge, Marla Newham, as they take a deep dive into how they use P1, P4 and resident students to enhance the...

27: Hometown Pharmacies; Defining Excellence and Success from 2021-07-01T14:57:18

Join our host Paul Dunne as he explores Hometown Pharmacies drive for excellence and success with the Owner, Ted Grothe and the Director of Operations, Chris Noth. As a result of their “Critical...

27: Hometown Pharmacies; Defining Excellence and Success from 2021-07-01T14:57:18

Join our host Paul Dunne as he explores Hometown Pharmacies drive for excellence and success with the Owner, Ted Grothe and the Director of Operations, Chris Noth. As a result of their “Critical...

26: Women Helping Women; Amber Haag from 2021-06-01T15:21:34

Join our host Paul Dunne and Amber Haag, owner of Haag Pharmacy, discuss a myriad of real-life struggles and successes.  As a progressive store owner, preceptor and practicing pharmacist, Amber ...

26: Women Helping Women; Amber Haag from 2021-06-01T15:21:34

Join our host Paul Dunne and Amber Haag, owner of Haag Pharmacy, discuss a myriad of real-life struggles and successes.  As a progressive store owner, preceptor and practicing pharmacist, Amber ...

25: Opioid Awareness and “SBIRT” Protocol from 2021-05-03T10:16:04

Join our host Paul Dunne and our two guests from the University of the Sciences, Andrew Peterson, Executive Director, Listen

24: Hope for Pharmacists&Patients from 2021-03-31T16:48:37

Please join Beth Mitchell, AmerisourceBergen’s Senior Director of Government Affairs, and Ashley O’Sullivan, AmerisourceBergen’s Senior Manager of Policy and Legislation, as ...

24: Hope for Pharmacists&Patients from 2021-03-31T16:48:37

Please join Beth Mitchell, AmerisourceBergen’s Senior Director of Government Affairs, and Ashley O’Sullivan, AmerisourceBergen’s Senior Manager of Policy and Legislation, as ...

23: Social Media&the Pandemic: “Our Little Neighborhood Just Got Bigger” from 2021-03-01T09:24:44

Join Vince Bellitti, Owner of HB Drugs and Tracey Williams, Good Neighbor Pharmacy Advertising Manager as they discuss how social media has opened new markets and expanded HB Drug’s geographic p...

23: Social Media&the Pandemic: “Our Little Neighborhood Just Got Bigger” from 2021-03-01T09:24:44

Join Vince Bellitti, Owner of HB Drugs and Tracey Williams, Good Neighbor Pharmacy Advertising Manager as they discuss how social media has opened new markets and expanded HB Drug’s geographic p...

22: COVID Relief 2021 from 2021-01-29T10:18:50

Want to know the latest around small business COVID-19 relief? On this episode, join Charlie Le Bon, Senior Director of Pharmacy Ownership Services as he discusses the Listen

21: ThoughtSpot: Backstage Pass from 2020-12-16T16:13:52

Paul, Jenny and Claire, against all odds deal with creating a virtual tradeshow, on the fly, amidst a deadly global pandemic.  To pull it off, they need to harness vendor partners, industry expe...

21: ThoughtSpot: Backstage Pass from 2020-12-16T16:13:52

Paul, Jenny and Claire, against all odds deal with creating a virtual tradeshow, on the fly, amidst a deadly global pandemic.  To pull it off, they need to harness vendor partners, industry expe...

20: An Introduction to the 340B Drug Pricing Program and Contract Pharmacy from 2020-11-16T15:48:19

Interested in learning about the 340B Drug Pricing Program and Contract Pharmacy? You’re in luck! Tune in to hear Jason Atlas, Vice President, and David Hardman, Director, from the 340B Enterpri...

19: Celebrating Women in Pharmacy: Overcoming Obstacles in Pharmacy Ownership from 2020-10-02T13:17:06

October 12th is Women Pharmacist Day and this month we’re celebrating all women in pharmacy! According to the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy, more than half of pharmacy students in...

18: Be a Diabetes Destination for Your Patients from 2020-09-14T12:42:27

Patients with diabetes require ongoing support. Are you making sure that your independent pharmacy is the most accessible healthcare provider for this group of patients? In this episode, we feat...

17: Pharmacy of the Year 2019 Follow-Up from 2020-09-01T10:01:14

We follow up with Lone Star Pharmacy, Good Neighbor Pharmacy’s 2019 Pharmacy of the Year, to hear how their community got involved in the voting process and how the award has impacted their busi...

16: Disaster Planning: How to Prepare your Pharmacy for Emergencies or Natural Disasters from 2020-08-04T19:05:14

Hurricanes, wildfires, flooding, and other natural disasters and emergencies can happen at any time. Planning for even the smallest emergency, like the power going out, minimizes loss and downti...

15: SPECIAL EDITION: Covering the CARES Act Part 2 from 2020-07-07T18:34:35

On this special edition episode, we follow up with Charlie LeBon, Senior Director Pharmacy Management, Braheim Knight, Business Coach, Scott Sykes, Certified Public Accountant and Financial Plan...

14: Advocating for Independent Pharmacy During COVID-19 from 2020-06-02T12:22:03

This episode was recorded on Monday, May 18. The information shared is publicly available and linked below. Information can and will change at any moment so we will continue to update the links ...

13: SPECIAL EDITION: Covering the CARES Act from 2020-04-14T00:00

*This episode was recorded on April 10, 2020. The information shared is publicly available and linked below. Information can and will change at any moment so we will continue to update the links...

12: Patient Satisfaction Starts with Your Staff from 2020-04-01T00:00

Top-quality customer service helps employees develop the necessary skillset to contribute to a pharmacy’s long-term success. Curtis Ernst, RPh joins us to offer tips for what pharmacy owners can...

11: Honing in on Homeopathy from 2020-03-02T09:00

Are your customers looking for treatment options that are more holistic? Join us as we welcome back Christophe Merville, D.Pharm, of Boiron, to learn more about homeopathy, its history, and the ...

10: Collaborative Practice Agreements 101 from 2020-02-03T06:00

We chat with Darya Inocencio from Prescribe Wellness who explains the basics of Collaborative Practice Agreements and how they can help eliminate some of the biggest challenges faced by independ...

09: New Moms and Natural Products: What to Know for Baby’s First Year from 2020-01-02T07:00

A child’s first year of life can be overwhelming for a new mom. Do you know which kid friendly medicines or remedies to recommend to ease teething pain, relieve colic, soothe diaper rashes, or h...

08: Medication Adherence: Providing Best in Class Care from 2019-12-02T09:40:27

Are your patients taking their meds as they should? Join us as we explore how to increase patient medication adherence by providing best in class customer service, care and education with Brahei...

07: The Science Behind Merchandising from 2019-11-02T16:59:01

How do you encourage patients to spend more money in your pharmacy? How does in-store experience impact the patients’ journey and ultimately your sales? Let’s talk about the relentless pursuit o...

06: Who Run the World? Women in Pharmacy from 2019-10-01T17:18:39

Today we welcome Alessandra Valdez from Ochoa's Pharmacy in Edinburg, TX and hear about her journey and hope for the future of Women in Pharmacy.

05: Pharmacist and President of the PTA? – How to Capitalize on Back to School from 2019-09-01T09:00

We’re putting a whole new spin on “Back to School”! As students head back to their classrooms, pharmacies have a unique opportunity to market their services and provide education and support to ...

04: Pharmacy for Sale! The Inside Scoop on Expanding Your Pharmacy Footprint from 2019-08-01T10:30:49

High volume, perfect location, existing patient-base...You’ve purchased another promising pharmacy. Now what? We talk with John Pross, Pharmacy Acquisition Advisor, about best practices that pha...

03: Stand By Eli from 2019-07-01T00:00

Imagine being told that your child has a rare neurodegenerative disorder and it's so rare that it doesn't even have a name. This is the reality for Sam & Ben Kadkhoda's son, Eli, who is 5 years ...

02: Risk vs. Reward: Taking Risks to Diversify Your Business from 2019-06-03T12:23:16

We chat with Vince Bellitti, founder and CEO of Gaspar’s Best and Director of Growth at HB Pharmacy, about his journey to wellness and how he turned his passion into a career.

01: Essential Oils: Are they #FakeNews or Here to Stay? from 2019-04-29T11:27:51

Is it time to jump on the bandwagon? We’ll talk about easy steps you can take to break into the niche market of aromatherapy.