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

This episode discusses recent developments in the 340B program, focusing on state legislation in Nebraska and its impact on pharmacies and manufacturers.

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This episode features an interview with Jessi Stout, owner of Table Rock Pharmacy, discussing her Community Health Leadership Award, involvement in NCPBM reform advocacy, and strategies for engaging pharmacy teams and customers in community issues.

This episode features Doug Hoey from the NCPA discussing PBM reform legislation and Medicare drug pricing changes affecting independent pharmacies.

This episode recaps a session at the Red Sail Connect conference, focusing on pharmacy accounting fundamentals, tax changes, and financial strategies for 340B programs.

This episode features an interview with pharmacist Leanna Schwend about how her pharmacy uses diabetes education services to diversify revenue streams while prioritizing patient care.

This episode features an interview with Chris Cornelison, CEO of Solutions Rx, discussing his book 'Super Culture' and its application to building strong leadership and culture in pharmacy businesses.

This episode discusses cybersecurity threats targeting pharmacies, focusing on the high value of medical records on the dark web and ransomware attacks on independent pharmacies.

This episode features Jennifer Whalen from MedSense discussing their end-to-end solution for pharmacies to address medication adherence challenges through remote therapeutic monitoring, partnerships, and medical billing support.

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This episode discusses cybersecurity threats like the MGM hack and explores firewall frameworks, NIST, and HIPAA compliance with IT director Chris Sykes.

This episode discusses the impact of the MDPNP program on the 340B drug pricing program, featuring insights from Julie Crozier, CEO of Secure340B, to help independent pharmacy owners navigate related financial challenges.

This episode features an interview with Natalie Park, CEO of Pharmasol, discussing the application of AI agents in compounding pharmacy and other pharmacy settings.

This episode discusses PBM audits, compounding regulations, and the TrumpRx initiative in the pharmacy industry with guest Day Lee from Buchanan Ingersoll Rand.

This episode recaps the NCPA 2025 conference, focusing on pharmacy ownership workshops and key takeaways for independent pharmacy owners.

This episode discusses how independent pharmacy owners can create new revenue streams by getting compensated for consulting services like patient enrollment that they've traditionally provided for free.

This bonus episode discusses PBM reform, TrumpRx, and the FTC's market signals, while including lighthearted banter about birthdays and office pranks.

This episode features an interview with Kelley Babcock discussing leadership advice for independent pharmacy owners based on her experience with Pharmacy Development Services.

This episode features Jordan VanName discussing the growth and operational aspects of infusion pharmacy as a business model for independent pharmacy owners.

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This episode discusses the new 'One Big, Beautiful Bill' tax proposal, its implications for pharmacies, and the legislative process through Congress.

This episode features an interview with Dr.

This episode features an interview with Dr.

This episode features an interview with Nicolette Mathey, PharmD, CEO of Atrium24, discussing strategies for driving independent pharmacy profitability in 2026, with personal anecdotes and business insights.

This episode explores the Pharmacy Gladiator concept and ownership mindset with pharmacy professionals discussing entrepreneurial approaches in the pharmacy industry.

This episode discusses starting and growing compounding pharmacies, focusing on business planning, market analysis, and consulting services for pharmacy owners.

This episode features an interview with Scott Brunner, CEO of the Alliance for Pharmacy Compounding, discussing advocacy efforts and regulatory challenges in the compounding pharmacy industry.

This episode discusses insights from the APC (Alliance for Pharmacy Compounding) Owners Summit, covering topics like AI, automation, tax compliance, and the impact of GLPs on the compounding pharmacy industry.

This episode discusses how independent pharmacies can leverage vaccines like flu shots to attract new customers and expand services, featuring insights from pharmacy professionals and a financial expert.

This episode discusses a recent pharmacy advocacy fly-in event in Washington DC where pharmacists met with legislators to protect independent pharmacies through bipartisan policy efforts.

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This episode discusses the benefits and resources available through NCPA membership for independent pharmacy owners, including advocacy wins and real-world ROI insights.

This episode features an interview with Wade Hinkle and Jared Barton discussing pharmacy inventory management and business insights on the Sykes Bottom Line Pharmacy Podcast.

This episode features an interview with Scotty Sykes, a pharmacy CPA, discussing opportunities in the evolving community pharmacy industry at the Atrium X conference.

This episode features an interview with AJ Asgari, CEO of Drug Store 2 Door, discussing how technology and automation are transforming independent pharmacy operations through digitization and AI integration.

The hosts discuss their experience at the Atrium X conference in Orlando, highlighting its innovative format and forward-thinking pharmacy topics like telemedicine and functional medicine.

This episode explains the concept of a common paymaster in pharmacy accounting, where one entity processes payroll for multiple locations, focusing on IRS rules and employee work requirements.

This episode discusses the fight for fair drug pricing through PBM reform and Cost Plus Models with guests Mark Cuban and Dared Price, focusing on challenges faced by independent pharmacies.

This episode explores social engineering threats in pharmacy cybersecurity with IT director Chris Sykes, focusing on how malicious actors exploit human psychology to access sensitive data.

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This episode discusses key performance indicators (KPIs) for compounding pharmacies with Jim Hrncir, focusing on financial metrics like margin, payroll percentage, and succession planning.

This episode features Tyler Davis discussing the core pillars of people operations for pharmacy owners scaling from single stores to larger operations with teams of 60+ employees.

This pharmacy business podcast discusses upcoming 2025 tax changes, PBM industry developments, and introduces a new Master of the Margin membership program for pharmacy owners.

This episode features an interview with Ollin Sykes discussing the evolution of pharmacy accounting and tax practices from the 1970s to today, focusing on changes in financial management for independent pharmacies.

This episode features an interview with Sonja Pagniano, Executive Director of the NCPA Foundation, discussing the foundation's history, mission, and programs supporting independent pharmacy owners and students.

Kevin Borg, owner of Potter's House of Pothcary, discusses his journey from opening a cash-only compounding pharmacy in 2009 to navigating insurance billing and growth, including a recent feature in NCPA magazine.

This episode discusses the tax and practical considerations of purchasing versus leasing a vehicle for pharmacy owners, emphasizing the benefits of purchasing for tax deductions and avoiding lease mileage limits.

This Christmas edition of the Bottom Line Pharmacy Podcast features hosts discussing their holiday attire, studio issues, and a humorous complaint about not making a top podcast list, while promoting pharmacy accounting services.

This episode of The Bottom Line Pharmacy Podcast focuses on strategies to drive independent pharmacy profitability in 2025, featuring insights from Sykes on planning conferences and solving industry pain points.

This episode explores how pharmacists are diversifying into infusion pharmacy, with insights from Greco on franchise models like Vital Care, past experiences with reimbursement changes, and projections of the infusion market growing to nearly $40 billion.