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Welcome to Independent Rx Forum with RxConnexion and National Community Pharmacists Association. The leading advocate and business education resource for America's independent pharmacists.
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NCPA President Kristen Riddle sits down with host Sam Manas for a pre-NCPA Congressional Pharmacy Fly-In check-in. They discuss what it's like for a pharmacist to go to Capitol Hill, what attendees can look forward to, and how to make the most of your time in Washington, D.C.
This week's guest, Julie Bromberg, is an independent public health researcher with an MA in heath communications and 15 years of experience with the CDC and NIH. She joins host John Becker to discuss the sustainability of pharmacy-based diabetes self-management education programming. Bromberg shares details of her research, including the needs and challenges of providing DSME, and offers actionable solutions for independent pharmacies to increase their programming reach and productivity. Are you interested in offering DSME services? Consider NCPA's Diabetes Accreditation Boot Camp!
Host John Beckner sits down in the studio with NCPA Director of Congressional Affairs David Weissman for part two of our Congressional Pharmacy Fly-In priorities series. Weissman gives an overview of the schedule and what to expect when attending your meetings on Capitol Hill. Additionally, they discuss our legislative priorities including the Pharmacists Fight Back Act, RX ACCESS Act, and Preserving Patient Access to Long-Term Care Pharmacies Act.
One week out from NCPA's Congressional Pharmacy Fly-In, host John Beckner sits down in the studio with NCPA Director of Congressional Affairs Kaite Krell to discuss this year's policy priorities. Krell provides insights on the ins and outs of the advocacy team's fly-in preparation and shares details on three of our five policy priorities: thanking Congress for PBM reform, Medicaid managed care reform, and the reintroduction of Patients Before Monopolies. Only a few spots remain. To register for fly-in, click here. Part two of NCPA's fly-in policy priorities will be out on Thursday, April 9.
For the first time, Independent Rx Forum is on video in the studio! Host Sam Manas sits down with NCPA CEO Douglas Hoey to discuss the new media studio at NCPA headquarters. They cover the history of NCPA's podcast and discuss the future of content for community pharmacy. Starting today, NCPA's podcast is available to stream on YouTube and our website in addition to wherever you get your podcasts Subscribe to our channel to be the first to watch new episodes. Tune in: https://ncpa.org/rxforumpodcast
Joel Kurzman, NCPA director of state government affairs, sits down with John Coster, former director of the Center for Medicaid and CHIP Services Division of Pharmacy, to discuss NCPA's new State Panel of Experts and state Medicaid reform efforts. With the support of CPA, NCPA has gathered experts from pharmacy and policy to assist state associations in their efforts around the most pressing issues facing community pharmacists. Learn more about the panel here: https://ncpa.org/state-panel-experts
In this episode, host John Beckner is joined by Harry Travis, BSPharm, to discuss the intersection of AI and pharmacy. Harry outlines a three-tier approach to implementing AI into community pharmacy and emphasizes the potential of AI to innovate and optimize productivity, rather than replacing the role of pharmacy employees.
Host John Beckner sits down with Stephen Giroux, NCPA's past president and current PAC chairman and NCPA's political affairs manager, Jack Koltisko, to celebrate the Federal Trade Commission settlement with Cigna and PBM reforms included in the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2026. They discuss NCPA's ongoing advocacy priorities and the role our members play in the NCPA PAC and LDF. Listeners are encouraged to register for NCPA's Congressional Fly-In, April 15-16, 2026.
In today's episode, NCPA SVP of Public Affairs Jack Mozloom speaks with CEO Douglas Hoey and Jamey Bowers, a partner at Berman and Company, about the launch of Neighbors Not Numbers, a nation-wide multi-media branding campaign. They discuss NCPA's motivation for the campaign and give insights into the ad structures and options for NCPA member participation. Neighbors Not Numbers is a multi-year effort investing millions into community pharmacy branding across social media, television, and radio. For more information: https://ncpa.org/neighbors-not-numbers-branding-campaign Personalize your ad: https://adcampaign.ncpa.org/
Host John Beckner is joined by Greg Jones, R.Ph and president of Compass Core Pharmacy in Warwick, R.I., to discuss cost-plus pharmacies. As the first of its kind in Rhode Island, Greg offers insights into building his cost-plus business model, outlining the challenges he faced as well as the benefits for small-business owners and patients.
Host John Beckner continues his conversation with Jeffrey Bratberg, PharmD, FAPhA, clinical professor of pharmacy practice and clinical research at the University of Rhode Island (URI) College of Pharmacy, and Michelle Caetano, PharmD, grant coordinator at the URI College of Pharmacy, to discuss the growing opportunities for independent pharmacies to provide addiction care services. The conversation explores how pharmacists can expand patient access to treatment, support harm-reduction efforts, and play a vital role in addressing substance use disorders in their communities.
Coming to you from #NCPA2025, host John Beckner and co-host Ed Cohen talk with Trent Twomey, BPharm, national president of the Pharmacy Guild of Australia, about how pharmacy operates differently in Australia compared to the U.S., and the central role community pharmacy plays in supporting patients.
Host John Beckner sits down with Jeffrey Bratberg, PharmD, FAPhA, clinical professor of pharmacy practice and clinical research at the University of Rhode Island (URI) College of Pharmacy, and Michelle Caetano, PharmD, grant coordinator at the URI College of Pharmacy, to discuss the founding of Pharmacy Bridge — a one-stop resource for pharmacists to find state-specific laws and data related to administering care for opioid use disorder.
Coming to you from the #NCPA2025 expo floor, host John Beckner and co-host Ed Cohen talk with 2024-2025 NCPA President Jeff Harrell, PharmD, and 2025-2026 President Kristen Riddle, PharmD. They discuss lessons learned, what lies ahead, and the importance of unity as community pharmacy moves forward together.
Host John Beckner is joined by Ed Cohen, founder and COO of PharmTeam Associates, and Megan Smith, PharmD, director of the UAMS Community-Based Residency Program and associate professor at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, to explore how community pharmacy has evolved, and why no two community pharmacies are the same.
Recorded live from the #NCPA2025 expo floor, host John Beckner and co-host Ed Cohen talk with Joe Greenwood, PharmD, and Jacqueline Eide, PharmD, about why reporting matters in pharmacy operations. The conversation highlights how actionable data helps pharmacies make smarter decisions and run more successful businesses.
On Feb. 3, 2026, President Trump signed the first major federal PBM reform bill in history. It's the culmination of years of lobbying and grassroots activity by NCPA and its members. NCPA's dynamic duo on Capitol Hill, Kaite Krell and David Weissman, sit down with qAM editor Sam Manas to break it all down.
Recorded at #NCPA2025, host John Beckner and co-host Ed Cohen talk with Shahida Choudhry, PharmD, owner of Palms Pharmacy, about using social media as a tool for patient education, engagement, and business growth through consistent communication.
Host John Beckner is joined by Elise Damman, PharmD, director of program development at NCPA, for a behind-the-scenes look at NCPA's Multiple Locations Conference, taking place Feb. 18-21 in Clearwater Beach, Fla. Tune in to learn what attendees can expect on-site and the key takeaways pharmacy leaders will bring home. Learn more and register for our Multiple Locations Conference: https://ncpa.org/multiple-locations-conference
Coming to you from the #NCPA2025 expo floor, host John Beckner and co-host Ed Cohen chat with Bill Locke, vice president of trade services at Prasco, to discuss Prasco's deep commitment to community pharmacy. The conversation explores Prasco's authorized generic business model and how it helps advance pharmacy practice while supporting independent pharmacies.
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