The Bottom Line Pharmacy Podcast: Sykes & Company, P.A. · Sykes & Company, P.A.

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The infusion space is projected to grow to nearly $40 billion by 2024.

This episode of The Bottom Line Pharmacy Podcast features hosts from Sykes & Company discussing pharmacy diversification with a focus on the infusion business. The conversation centers on opportunities for pharmacists to expand their services and revenue streams. A guest from Live Oak Bank shares insights based on years of observing the infusion pharmacy sector. The hosts note a significant uptick in activity involving infusion services, specifically mentioning the Vital Care franchise group for infusion suites. The guest first encountered Vital Care approximately five years ago and details their own initial experience financing infusion pharmacies in California around 2015. That early entry was followed by changes in reimbursement models which impacted the market. The discussion highlights current projections that the overall infusion space is poised to grow to nearly $40 billion. This growth is attributed to the expanding pipeline of infusion medications entering the market. A key insight is that infusion represents a major diversification path for pharmacists seeking to move beyond traditional dispensing. The model involves a distinct circle of care providers surrounding the patient, which differs from a standard pharmacy operation. The guest finds the operational and clinical aspects of infusion services to be particularly fascinating. The resurgence of the infusion market in 2024 is presented as a timely opportunity for pharmacy owners. The episode frames infusion as a strategic response to the constant need for pharmacies to evaluate new services and marketing approaches. The tone is business-focused and exploratory, aimed at pharmacy owners and entrepreneurs. The style is a conversational interview, blending personal experience with industry analysis. This episode is ideal for independent pharmacy owners or pharmacists investigating business expansion into specialized clinical services. Listeners primarily interested in day-to-day community pharmacy operations or clinical deep-dives might find the high-level business discussion less directly applicable.

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