T.J. Woodard on Taking a Stand for Louisiana Pharmacies | Catalyst Pharmacy Podcast Episode 140
Description
T.J. Woodard didn’t set out to become a voice for pharmacy reform. But from his base in Baton Rouge, LA, he’s helped lead the charge against PBMs and protect independent pharmacies across Louisiana. T.J. joins us to share how his career has evolved from filling scripts to shaping state policy and how he sees the industry moving forward. He offers us a front-row view of Louisiana’s recent PBM victories, the behind-the-scenes negotiations that made them possible, and how other states can follow suit.
00:00 - Welcome and guest introduction
01:44 – T.J.’s unexpected journey into pharmacy
06:19 - Lessons from chain pharmacy to independence
14:07 - Opening a downtown Baton Rouge pharmacy
18:42 - Provider relationships that drive growth
28:18 - Stepping into state pharmacy advocacy
31:02 - Louisiana’s big PBM reform wins
42:46 - Pushback from PBMs and rallying support
46:01 - What’s next: Enforcing the new laws
Hosted By: Johnathon Duhon | Director of Sales, PioneerRx
Guest: T.J. Woodard | Co-Owner, Prescriptions to Geaux
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