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| KPIs for the Rapid Growth Pharmacy with Jim Hrncir, R. Ph, Owner of Las Colinas Compounding Pharmacy | 12 Feb 2026 | 00:20:51 | |
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| Bonus Episode: And Out Came the PBM Reform: TrumpRx, PBM Reform, and the FTC’s Signal to the Market | 09 Feb 2026 | 00:38:47 | |
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| NCPA 2025 Recap: Ownership, AI, and Surviving the MFP Cash Crunch | 21 Nov 2025 | 00:35:25 | |
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| Let’s Chat pt.2: RBC Cardinal Health, ThoughtSpot 2023, DIR Fees, and ERTC | 31 Aug 2023 | 00:27:24 | |
In this episode of the Bottom Line Pharmacy Podcast, our hosts Scotty, Kendell, and Bonnie take you on a journey through the final leg of their tradeshow travels. Join them as they recount their experiences at Cardinal RBC in Boston, #ThoughSpot Amerisource 2023 in Vegas, travel bloopers, DIR fees, and insights into cash flow control. SYKES SOCIAL — Bonnie’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/BonnieEvansBond | |||
| Let’s Chat- Tradeshow season, DIR fees, ERTC and MORE! | 17 Aug 2023 | 00:23:13 | |
Join us as we share our experiences from recent tradeshows and dive into trending pharmacy topics. From DIR fees and ERTC updates to revenue diversification and cash flow management, we discuss real-world challenges and innovative solutions that pharmacy owners need to know. SYKES SOCIAL — Bonnie’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/BonnieEvansBond | |||
| Understanding 340B Contracts and Maximizing Your Pharmacy’s Benefits | 01 Aug 2023 | 00:25:25 | |
In this episode of the Bottom Line Pharmacy Podcast delve into the world of 340B contracts with us and Amanda Gaddy from Secure340B. Discover the importance of transparency, knowing your numbers, and leveraging data-driven insights to determine the true impact of 340B programs on your pharmacy's financial health. Don't miss this informative conversation that can help you make a difference in your community while thriving as an independent pharmacy. | |||
| Pharmacy Advocacy: Going Beyond Patient Care for Your Community | 18 Jul 2023 | 00:33:49 | |
Join us in this engaging discussion as we delve into the world of pharmacy advocacy and its impact on communities.
In this episode of The Bottom Line Pharmacy Podcast, we discuss the NCPA fly-in event, where independent pharmacy owners from across the nation gather in Washington, DC to advocate for independent pharmacies. Discover how these passionate professionals go above and beyond patient care, becoming advocates for their communities by addressing issues such as DIR fees with Fred’s Pharmacy owner Cole Sandlin, PharmD. Stay informed, be inspired, and learn how you can make a difference in your own community. | |||
| The Drug Supply Chain Security Act & Its Implications For Pharmacies | 11 Jul 2023 | 00:30:39 | |
In this episode of The Bottom Line Pharmacy Podcast, join us as we sit down with Joshua Potter from PRS Consulting to discuss the Drug Supply Chain Security Act and its implications for independent pharmacies. Uncover the critical aspects of the DSCSA and its impact on pharmacies in this eye-opening video. Gain insights into the regulatory requirements, traceability standards, and technology solutions that pharmacies are adopting to comply with this transformative legislation. | |||
| Unleash Profitability: Recover Lost Profit from Net Negative Prescriptions | 07 Jun 2023 | 00:29:56 | |
In this episode of The Bottom Line Pharmacy Podcast, join us as we sit down with Arica Collins, PharmD, and Founder of RetailMyMeds.com, to delve into her industry innovation that empowers independent pharmacies. Discover how Arica's groundbreaking solution effectively utilizes a dashboard to outsource prescriptions, tackles profitability challenges in independent pharmacies, and explore the significance of this innovation in light of impending DIR fees in 2024. | |||
| Pharmacy Lending for Start-Ups and Expansions | 25 May 2023 | 00:29:30 | |
The dream is possible with the right lender and a pharmacy CPA advisor. Our special guest with the pharmacy lending division of First Financial Bank, Drew Hagi, talks about interest rates, expansion loans and why you should diversify your services to bring in more cash. About Sykes & Company, P.A. - https://www.sykes-cpa.com/ | |||
| Marketing for Independent Pharmacies with Gabe Trahan | 11 May 2023 | 00:22:54 | |
Successful marketing for your independent pharmacy requires a handful of things: you need the right budget, a compelling message and you have to be willing to crank up that curb appeal. Tune in to the latest episode of The Bottom Line Pharmacy Podcast with special guest marketing consultant and former senior director of store operations and marketing for NCPA, Gabe Trahan. Hear his tips for sending the right message to the right audience, and why nine is the magic number of words you should use on a digital sign. About Sykes & Company, P.A. - https://www.sykes-cpa.com/ | |||
| Pharmacy Buyer's Guide: Buying a Pharmacy in a Stock Purchase | 27 Apr 2023 | 00:32:43 | |
It is essential to protect the buyer during a stock purchase. Why? And, what is the difference between an asset purchase and a stock purchase? Jeffrey S. Baird, Esq., an attorney, and head of the healthcare group for Brown & Fortunato, P.C. takes us behind the curtain on the latest episode of The Bottom Line Pharmacy Podcast. About Sykes & Company, P.A. - https://www.sykes-cpa.com/ | |||
| Pharmacy Lending: The Inside Scoop | 13 Apr 2023 | 00:34:57 | |
What’s the inside scoop on bank loans for pharmacies; how can they help you expand your offerings to meet the demands of the future? And, what is the best way to apply for a loan? Greco De Valencia from Live Oak Bank shares his knowledge of pharmacy lending for this episode of The Bottom Line Pharmacy Podcast. About Sykes & Company, P.A. - https://www.sykes-cpa.com/ | |||
| Inside the Fight for Compounding: Advocacy, Growth, and Regulation with Scott Brunner, CEO of APC | 20 Nov 2025 | 00:26:59 | |
Subscribe to Master The Margin Compounding Pharmacies are under a lot of fire but through advocacy, the future is bright! Stay connected with us on social media: Scotty Sykes – CPA, CFP® LinkedIn
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| Sad Realities of “Philmore Scripts” Minimizing DIR Fees | 30 Mar 2023 | 00:52:09 | |
Filling more scripts doesn’t always mean more profit, especially now with upcoming changes to DIR fees and PBM contracts. Navigate the future world of DIR fees for your pharmacy on this episode featuring DIR consultant Ben Jolley, PharmD at Jolley’s Compounding Pharmacy in Utah. About Sykes & Company, P.A. - https://www.sykes-cpa.com/ | |||
| DIR Fee Apocalypse - The Bottom Line for 2024 | 14 Mar 2023 | 00:18:30 | |
Know your current burn rate with DIR fees in 2023 so you can be prepared for the upcoming DIR fee changes in 2024. Create your plan for DIR fees taken at the point of sale. About Sykes & Company, P.A. - https://www.sykes-cpa.com/ T.W. Taylor episode referenced: https://www.sykes-cpa.com/becoming-a-pharmacy-that-dispenses-healthy-solutions-the-bottom-line-pharmacy-podcast/
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| New Inventory Rules Impacting Pharmacies | 28 Feb 2023 | 00:16:08 | |
Have you been writing off inventory on your pharmacy’s taxes? The IRS has issued new inventory rules for 2022 taxes and beyond – don’t miss this discussion! | |||
| This is why you don't "fill and pray" | 13 Feb 2023 | 00:37:25 | |
Do not let your pharmacy’s accounts receivables sit on the backburner; do not just "fill and pray." Learn how to automate your account reconciliation and get paid sooner, with special guest EnlivenHealth on the latest episode of The Bottom Line Pharmacy Podcast. About Sykes & Company, P.A. - https://www.sykes-cpa.com/ *This is an educational discussion between likeminded professionals. Sykes & Company, P.A. employees were not compensated, nor were any vendors compensated for being on the show.
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| Town Hall: January 24, 2023 | 30 Jan 2023 | 00:58:04 | |
In this special live town hall, we take questions on the air and provide important updates for independent pharmacies on ERTC, inventory management, DIR Fees, Secure Act 2.0 and other listener concerns. To view the slideshow, visit our YouTube channel - https://youtu.be/Hv6oHCEqwI0
About Sykes & Company, P.A. - https://www.sykes-cpa.com/ | |||
| Love in a Bottle: Startup pharmacy excels at community relations and employee appreciation | 30 Jan 2023 | 00:39:31 | |
Startup pharmacy success: our team talks to the owner of The Pharmacy startup in Florence, South Carolina, Jarrod Tippins, PharmD. After only six years, The Pharmacy has experienced great success. What are some contributing factors to Jarrod’s success? And what is “love in a bottle?” Tune in to learn more. About Sykes & Company, P.A. - https://www.sykes-cpa.com/ | |||
| Can a Perpetual Inventory System Fix My Inventory? | 16 Jan 2023 | 00:47:56 | |
Pharmacy owners have misreported inventory by millions of dollars, says Scotty Sykes, CPA, CFP®. Jared Barton of Inventory iQ tells us how we can rectify the situation by putting the time and effort into the foundation of a perpetual inventory system. Hear how you can add this to your pharmacy and fix your inventory, on the latest The Bottom Line Pharmacy Podcast. About Sykes & Company, P.A. - https://www.sykes-cpa.com/ | |||
| Becoming a Pharmacist that Dispenses Healthy Solutions | 03 Jan 2023 | 00:44:42 | |
Are you dispensing prescriptions or healthy solutions? Now more than ever, independent pharmacies must continue to carve out their niche by offering services that add value to their patients. On this episode of The Bottom Line Pharmacy Podcast, the team (Bonnie Bond, CPA, Kendell Harris, CPA and Scotty Sykes, CPA, CFP®) welcome T.W. Taylor, from Williamsburg Drug Company, to discuss how he has taken steps to reinvent his retail pharmacy as a community wellness center where he is able to offer diversified health services for his patients.
This episode is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical or health advice. This is an educational discussion between likeminded professionals. Sykes & Company, P.A. employees were not compensated, nor were any vendors compensated for being on the show. | |||
| ERTC for Pharmacies Due Diligence | 19 Dec 2022 | 00:28:50 | |
Have you done your due diligence to ensure that you qualify for the ERTC? On this episode of The Bottom Line Pharmacy Podcast, your hosts Bonnie Bond, CPA, Kendell Harris, CPA and Scotty Sykes, CPA, CFP®) discuss the complexities of the ERTC and regulatory guidelines that may help you decide if your pharmacy qualifies for the ERTC. | |||
| Is Your Front End an Asset or Liability? | 15 Dec 2022 | 00:22:36 | |
If your pharmacy’s front end is dusty and lacks that modern touch, how does customer perception affect sales? Hear what BIOLYTE®* head of pharmacy Kris Rhea says about sprucing up your front end. About Sykes & Company, P.A. - https://www.sykes-cpa.com/ *BIOLYTE® is not a client of Sykes & Company, P.A. and no employees of Sykes & Company, P.A. were compensated to talk about this product. This podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. | |||
| Leveraging Vaccines for Pharmacy Growth with Kyle Beyer, PharmD and Greco De Valencia, Live Oak Bank | 13 Nov 2025 | 00:32:25 | |
Immunizations are the number one patient care service offered by community pharmacy but they can also be leveraged as a key growth driver in your pharmacy.
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| The Bottom Line Podcast: Building a Competitive Edge for Your Independent Pharmacy | 21 Nov 2022 | 00:42:26 | |
How can an independent pharmacy build a competitive edge in the market by becoming the recommended pharmacy for health care professionals? On this episode of The Bottom Line Pharmacy Podcast, your hosts Bonnie Bond, CPA, and Scotty Sykes, CPA, CFP® are excited to hear Nicolette Mathey, PharmD, RPh share proven methods to create relationships with doctors and offer services outside of filling prescriptions. Please like, share and subscribe, and click here to learn more about our podcast team and previous episodes: https://www.sykes-cpa.com/media-resources/the-bottom-line-pharmacy-podcast/
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| The Bottom Line Pharmacy Podcast: Pharmacy Tax Planning for 2022 | 08 Nov 2022 | 00:29:07 | |
Purchasing assets is one way to reduce your tax burden. What are depreciable items that move the tax needle for pharmacies? Should you purchase equipment in 2022? What changes to depreciation tax laws are coming in 2023? On this episode of The Bottom Line Pharmacy Podcast, your hosts Bonnie Bond, CPA, Kendell Harris, CPA and Scotty Sykes, CPA, CFP® discuss answers to these questions and more. Please like, share and subscribe, and click here to learn more about our podcast team and previous episodes: https://www.sykes-cpa.com/media-resources/the-bottom-line-pharmacy-podcast/
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| The Bottom Line Pharmacy Podcast: Employee Retention Tax Credit for Startup Pharmacies | 12 Oct 2022 | 00:09:51 | |
Still a hot topic, the Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC) remains available retroactively for those who qualify. On this episode of The Bottom Line Pharmacy Podcast, the team (Bonnie Bond, CPA, Kendell Harris, CPA and Scotty Sykes, CPA, CFP®) discusses ERTC eligibility for startup pharmacies.
Check out our previous episode on ERTC: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1610128/11202486
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| The Bottom Line Pharmacy Podcast: Technology, Security and Your Pharmacy | 03 Oct 2022 | 00:37:22 | |
Pharmacies collect Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and Protected Health Information (PHI) from their patients to dispense prescription drugs and to maintain appropriate records. Therefore, the duty to maintain the privacy of this information in this digital world is paramount. That’s why cybersecurity is gaining traction in the pharmacy industry. In this episode, we discuss various types of security threats, basic planning tips and opportunities pharmacies can take now to help mitigate this potential risk inside your pharmacy. Join our independent pharmacy CPAs, Bonnie Bond, CPA, Kendell Harris, CPA and Scotty Sykes, CPA, CFP® on this episode of The Bottom Line Pharmacy Podcast as they talk with Chris Sykes, IT Director at Sykes & Company, P.A. on the show. Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1VStwVBZ5Y7OIy2REiJPFV | |||
| The Bottom Line Pharmacy Podcast: NCPA Updates | 22 Sep 2022 | 00:27:54 | |
National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) protects and promotes the interests of independent pharmacists whose success is vital to their patients and their communities. On this episode of The Bottom Line Pharmacy Podcast, your hosts Bonnie Bond, CPA, Kendell Harris, CPA and Scotty Sykes, CPA, CFP® are excited to sit down with Bri Morris, Senior Director of Program Management and Lead of Long-term Care Division at NCPA. The team discusses various hot topic updates in the pharmacy community and dives into the exciting events kicking off at the NCPA national trade show and convention in Kansas City.
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| History of Sykes & Company, P.A. in Pharmacy Accounting | 07 Sep 2022 | 00:17:31 | |
We get asked all the time about how we got our start here at Sykes & Company, P.A., so we invited founder Ollin Sykes, CPA.CITP, CMA – the pioneer himself – to tell us how he got started in pharmacy accounting. Join Ollin, Bonnie Bond, CPA, Kendell Harris, CPA and Scotty Sykes, CPA, CFP® on this episode of The Bottom Line Pharmacy Podcast as they talk about how Sykes & Company, P.A. grew their niche assisting independent pharmacies nationwide. As always, ask Sykes if you have any questions pertaining to pharmacy accounting and working with a pharmacy cpa. https://sykes-cpa.com/ask-sykes Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1VStwVBZ5Y7OIy2REiJPFV | |||
| The Bottom Line Pharmacy Podcast: 2022 Trade Show Circuit | 25 Aug 2022 | 00:24:06 | |
In this lighthearted, yet educational episode of The Bottom Line Pharmacy Podcast, join the Sykes & Company, P.A. team as they recount memories and takeaways from their tour of the independent pharmacy trade show circuit in 2022. Extras include discussion around DIR fee management, diversifying revenue streams and going beyond filling prescriptions. | |||
| The Bottom Line Pharmacy Podcast: Inflation Reduction Act | 25 Aug 2022 | 00:17:04 | |
Note: This video was recorded prior to the House vote and President Biden signing the Inflation Reduction Act into law.
In this episode of The Bottom Line Pharmacy Podcast, join the Sykes & Company, P.A. team as they discuss the implications of the Inflation Reduction Act. How does this affect independent pharmacies? Pharmacy CPAs and advisors Bonnie Bond, CPA, Kendell Harris, CPA and Scotty Sykes, CPA, CFP® touch upon the corporate minimum tax, Medicare Part D implications, clean energy incentives and doubling of the R&D tax credit. | |||
| The Bottom Line Pharmacy Podcast: Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC) | 25 Aug 2022 | 00:15:32 | |
In this episode of The Bottom Line Pharmacy Podcast, join Bonnie Bond, CPA, Kendell Harris, CPA and Scotty Sykes, CPA, CFP® as they talk about qualifying for the ERTC and what to look out for. | |||
| Pioneering Solutions in Remote Territories with Dr. Joshua Wise Owner of PHI Pharmacy | 06 Nov 2025 | 00:29:42 | |
Subscribe to Master The Margin Owning a pharmacy on an island is more than a business...it’s an act of innovation and resilience.
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| Automation Rx: The Tech-Driven Pharmacy Model with AJ Asgari CEO and Founder of Drug Store 2 Door | 23 Oct 2025 | 00:32:36 | |
Subscribe to Master The Margin How can technology and AI transform operations without losing the personal touch that defines community care?
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| From Counter to Capitol with Jessi Stout, Owner of Table Rock Pharmacy and Compounding | 16 Oct 2025 | 00:22:34 | |
Subscribe to Master The Margin As a pharmacist, serving your community means putting your advocacy hat on and stepping into unfamiliar territory.
More About Our Guest: Table Rock Pharmacy YouTube Scotty Sykes – CPA, CFP LinkedIn Scotty Sykes – CPA, CFP Twitter Bonnie Bond – CPA Twitter | |||
| Bonus Episode | The Fight for Fair Drug Pricing: PBM Reform and Cost Plus Models with Mark Cuban and Dared Price | 15 Oct 2025 | 00:41:10 | |
Subscribe to Master The Margin As a pharmacy owner, it often feels like you’re fighting battles against systems designed to work against you.
And more! Stay connected with Dared Price, OreadRx, Mark Cuban and Cost Plus Drugs: Stay connected with us on social media Scotty Sykes – CPA, CFP LinkedIn Scotty Sykes – CPA, CFP Twitter Bonnie Bond - CPA, MBA LinkedIn More resources about this topic: Podcast - Pharmacy’s Never Ending Story: PBM Reform Act and Medicare Drug Pricing Changes | |||
| Reinventing Revenue Streams with Seth Schlegel, Founder of Independent Community Broker Network | 09 Oct 2025 | 00:37:11 | |
Subscribe to Master The Margin We're seeing an uptick in pharmacies starting their own insurance agencies which can be a great way to get paid for work you're already doing.
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| People Operation Pillars: Growing Your Pharmacy with Tyler Davis, People Operations Director | 25 Sep 2025 | 00:28:36 | |
Subscribe to Master The Margin Growing your pharmacy without losing your people along the way can be tricky but not impossible. Stay connected with us: Scotty Sykes – CPA, CFP LinkedIn | |||
| The Evolution of Pharmacy Accounting and Tax with Ollin Sykes, President of Sykes & Company, P.A. | 18 Sep 2025 | 00:18:04 | |
Subscribe to Master The Margin Pharmacy has come a long way and so has pharmacy accounting and tax. Stay connected with us: Scotty Sykes – CPA, CFP LinkedIn | |||
| Business As Usual...Until It Isn't: MDPNP's Impact on 340B with Julie Crozier, CEO of Secure340B | 05 Feb 2026 | 00:25:44 | |
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| Leading From the Inside Out with Kelley Babcock, Founder and Creator of Leadership Growth Formula | 11 Sep 2025 | 00:42:09 | |
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| Relationships That Scale With Dr. Amina Abubakar, PharmD, AAHIVP, CEO of Avant Pharmacy and Wellness | 28 Aug 2025 | 00:35:17 | |
Subscribe to Master The Margin How do you tackle one of healthcare’s biggest challenges from behind the pharmacy counter?
She is an internationally recognized award-winning clinical pharmacist, Certified HIV Specialty Pharmacist, a preceptor to UNC Chapel Hill residents and students from several schools of pharmacy. Recently, Amina was bestowed the honor by the National Community Pharmacists Association as 2020’s Independent Pharmacist of the Year and also received the 2020 Bowl of Hygeia from the North Carolina Association of Pharmacists for outstanding service to the community. She has fostered an environment that showcases the impact of community pharmacists on patient care by collaborating with medical providers and expanding pharmacist-led clinical services in her community. Her desire to help others advance the pharmacy profession inspired her to found the Avant Institute to offer training to pharmacies across the country on the practical application of clinical pharmacy services through developing sustainable physician collaborations. Currently, she shares her passion for pharmacy advancements with pharmacists, patients and policy makers all over the country through Pharmacogenomics. She was invited to the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy and to the FDA to discuss the role of pharmacists in pharmacogenomics. Stay connected with Amina: Avant Pharmacy and Wellness Website Avant Pharmacy and Wellness Facebook Avant Pharmacy and Wellness LinkedIn Stay connected with us: Scotty Sykes – CPA, CFP LinkedIn Scotty Sykes – CPA, CFP Twitter More resources: Podcast: Elevate and Collaborate | |||
| Pharmacy Ownership Through Time With Dr. Bill Osborn, PharmD, President of Osborn Drugs | 21 Aug 2025 | 00:35:25 | |
Subscribe to Master The Margin How do you grow from one pharmacy to 32...and still sleep at night? - The evolving role of AI and automation in pharmacy More About Our Guest: Bill Osborn is President of Osborn Drugs, Inc. and started working in the pharmacy in different capacities since the age of 13. Stay connected with us: Scotty Sykes – CPA, CFP LinkedIn Scotty Sykes – CPA, CFP Twitter More Resources on these Topics: Podcast - Momentum on the Hill: Protecting Independent Pharmacies Through Advocacy | |||
| Pharmacy Leadership Amplified with Dr. Hashim Zaibak, PharmD, Founder and CEO of Hayat Pharmacy | 14 Aug 2025 | 00:31:48 | |
Subscribe to Master The Margin Technology, retaining talent, filling needs in your community. More About Our Guest: Hayat Pharmacy Twitter Scotty Sykes – CPA, CFP LinkedIn Scotty Sykes – CPA, CFP Twitter More Resources on these Topics: Podcast - Momentum on the Hill: Protecting Independent Pharmacies Through Advocacy | |||
| Becoming a Pharmacy Gladiator with Dr. Jay Phipps, PharmD, MBA and Greco De Valencia, VP of Pharmacy | 07 Aug 2025 | 00:40:07 | |
Subscribe to Master The Margin Technology, retaining talent, filling needs in your community. More About Our Guest: At Phipps Pharmacy, Dr. Jay leads a team of dedicated and professional Pharmacy Doctors and technicians who provide personalized and high-quality care for patients. Phipps Pharmacy, Inc. is an independent pharmacy with 5 locations in Tennessee and Mississippi. Dr. Jay is also the President and CEO of PhippsCare that focuses on Pharmacy Doctor provided healthcare and Health Insurance Solutions who specializes in medical and pharmacy plans for seniors. Dr. Jay currently serves on multiple Boards of Directors and committees on the national, state, and local levels. He has served as the American Pharmacist Association-Academy Students of Pharmacy National President, on the APhA Board of Trustees, President of the Tennessee Pharmacists Association (TPA), on the Board of Directors for TPA, Chair, Tennessee Pharmacy Research Education Foundation, Co-Chair, Carroll County Drug Prevention Coalition and a District 8 County Commissioner. Dr. Phipps received a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from The University of Tennessee Health Science Center, where he also completed a residency in Drug Information and Pharmacotherapy and is currently pursuing an MBA with a major in Leadership and Strategy from the #1 ranked online MBA program at Indiana University - Kelley School of Business. Dr. Phipps plans to graduate in the fall of 2024. Connect with Dr. Jay Phipps, PharmD, MBA and Greco De Valencia below: Pharmacy Gladiator Twitter (X)
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| Pharmacy’s Never Ending Story: PBM Reform Act and Medicare Drug Pricing Changes with Doug Hoey, NCPA | 31 Jul 2025 | 00:31:25 | |
Subscribe to Master The Margin More About Our Guest: Douglas Hoey is the Chief Executive Officer of the National Community Pharmacists Association. NCPA represents the owners of nearly 20,000 pharmacy small businesses who’s pharmacists provide prescription dispensing services and help fill primary care gaps. The majority of these pharmacies are located in areas the CDC ranks as “high” or “very high” on the Socially Vulnerable Index. Consumers consistently rank community pharmacies as the top-rated pharmacies in the country. Learn more about Doug and the NCPA: Stay connected with us: Scotty Sykes – CPA, CFP LinkedIn Scotty Sykes – CPA, CFP Twitter More Resources on these Topics: Podcast - Momentum on the Hill: Protecting Independent Pharmacies Through Advocacy Podcast - The Trusted Pharmacist: Advocacy and Building a Resilient Pharmacy | |||
| The Trusted Pharmacist: Advocacy and Building a Resilient Pharmacy With Dr. Steven Hoffart, PharmD | 24 Jul 2025 | 00:31:00 | |
Subscribe to Master The Margin One of the strongest forces shaping the future of independent pharmacy right now is advocacy.
More About Our Guest: In November of 2002, Dr. Hoffart saw a need for a more personal pharmacy that could make an impact in the community on a larger scale. Magnolia Pharmacy strives to best work with the "triad." The triad is a strong working relationship between the patient, physician, and pharmacy to solve medication problems and provide real solutions for patients to achieve better health and wellness. Cultivating this working relationship has ultimately produced a unique pharmacy experience for each Magnolia Pharmacy patient. Since 2002, Dr. Hoffart has received numerous awards and recognition for his dedication to the pharmacy profession. Dr. Hoffart is also a member of The International Academy for Compounding Pharmacists (IACP), National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA), American Pharmacies buying Co-op (APRx), and the Professional Compounding Centers of America (PCCA). Always striving to achieve excellence, Magnolia Pharmacy is one of only a few dozen pharmacies in the state of Texas to be accredited by the Pharmacy Compounding Accreditation Board (PCAB). Learn more about Steven and Magnolia Pharmacy: Stay connected with us: Scotty Sykes – CPA, CFP LinkedIn Scotty Sykes – CPA, CFP Twitter More Resources on these Topics: Podcast – Driving Independent Pharmacy Profitability in 2025 | |||
| SERIES: Master The Margin | Ep. 7 | Life in the Tax Lane: The Right Vehicle Strategy for Your Pharmacy | 18 Jul 2025 | 00:07:44 | |
Check out the full episode with bonus insights To lease or not to lease…or to purchase? When it comes to getting a new vehicle for the pharmacy, one of the most common questions we get asked from owners is “should I lease or should I purchase a vehicle?” In this episode of Master The Margin, Scotty Sykes, CPA, CFP and Kathy Blanchard, Senior Pharmacy Accountant break down this question and what it means for your tax strategy including:
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