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PBM Reform
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Independent Community Pharmacy
Immunization
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Opioid Use Disorder
Vaccination
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Long-Term Care
Artificial Intelligence
Buprenorphine
Diabetes
Medication Adherence
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Menopause
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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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This week, NCPA Associate Director of Congressional Affairs Kaite Krell is joined in the studio by NCPA member Micah Lansford to discuss the July 15 Senate Armed Services subcommittee hearing on the Tricare pharmacy program and how Express Scripts — ... more

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This week, Leanne Haley-Brown, Bob Lomenick, and Michelle Farrell join host John Beckner for a discussion on the new ACCESS to Pharmacy Care program. ACCESS to Pharmacy Care is an NCPA program, powered by CPESN® with GamePlan Medical, that enables co... more

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Host John Beckner is joined this week by NCPA 2025-2026 Executive Resident Jacqueline Estes for a discussion about her time in the residency program. Estes shares her journey to finding pharmacy as well as the ins and outs of being a resident at NCPA... more

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Micah Lansford
Pharmacist at Roden-Smith Pharmacy, Clovis, NM
Roden-Smith Pharmacy
Episode: Independent Pharmacy Takes the Senate Stage
Leanne Haley-Brown
Program lead for CPESN Pharmacy Care at Home
NCPA/CPESN
Episode: An Overview of the CMS ACCESS Program
Bob Lomenick
Owner of Tyson Drugs
Tyson Drugs, Mississippi
Episode: An Overview of the CMS ACCESS Program
Michelle Farrell
Owner of Boscobel Pharmacy
Boscobel Pharmacy, Wisconsin
Episode: An Overview of the CMS ACCESS Program
Jacqueline Estes
Resident in the NCPA Executive Residency Program
NCPA Executive Residency Program
Episode: Inside NCPA's Residency Part 2
Charlotte Nazar
Executive Resident at NCPA, focus on CPESN, grants, and diabetes programs
National Community Pharmacists Association / CPESN
Episode: Inside NCPA's Residency Part 1
Chris Jones
Executive director of the Main Street Competition Coalition
Main Street Competition Coalition
Episode: Keeping Competition on Main Street
Jeanne Manzi
Director of Long-Term Care Clinical Services for Managed Health Care Associates
Managed Health Care Associates
Episode: Vaccine Voices: Immunization in Long-Term Care
Deborah Milito
Director of Clinical and Consultant Services, LTC Chief Steward Officer
Diamond Pharmacy Services
Episode: Vaccine Voices: Immunization in Long-Term Care

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John Beckner
Host of Independent Rx Forum
Sam Manas
Host of the podcast for NCPA's official show

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Independent Pharmacy Takes the Senate Stage
Q: What was the response from Senators and the committee as you presented?
There was thoughtful questioning, some initial softball questions, but overall the cadence aimed at understanding how contracts affect patient care and access, with a push to consider an audit and legislative fixes.
Independent Pharmacy Takes the Senate Stage
Q: What were the key data points you emphasized in your testimony?
I highlighted the discrepancy in reimbursement and the fact that we were losing 37 cents per prescription under the current data, plus concerns about the upcoming contract terms and their impact on thousands of pharmacies.
Independent Pharmacy Takes the Senate Stage
Q: How was the experience of testifying before the Senate committee, and what stood out to you?
It was a first-time, nerve-racking but ultimately empowering experience; preparation with multiple groups helped present a clear, data-backed narrative and patient-focused stories, which the committee engaged with deeply.
Overcoming Disaster from Coast to Coast Part 3
Q: Tell us how Hurricane Helene affected your area and your pharmacy, and what were the immediate challenges you faced?
Power and water outages disrupted operations, vaccines and meds risked spoilage, and coordination with staff and patients became a matter of urgency. We improvised, prioritized patient safety, and used a generator when possible to keep critical medications at proper temperatures.
Vaccine Voices: Technicians' Roles in Immunizations
Q: Has there been across-the-board acceptance of technicians immunizing, or has there been pushback from pharmacists?
There's a split: initial hesitancy among some pharmacists, but as training and competency prove effective, acceptance grows and collaborative workflows emerge, with ongoing education to address concerns.

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This show centers on independent community pharmacies, policy advocacy, and practical business strategies for pharmacy owners and leaders. Across episodes, topics frequently circle PBM reform, regulatory changes, Medicaid and Part D considerations, and the economics of running an independent pharmacy. Guests range from association executives and policy influencers to industry advocates and practitioners discussing real-world challenges like reimbursement, workflow optimization, and patient care services such as vaccination and medication adherence. A notable strength is its hands-on, advocacy-forward lens—often highlighting grassroots organizing, legislative fly-ins, and cross-sector collaboration to defend small business interests in healt... more

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