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The Business of Pharmacy Podcast™

Mike Koelzer, Pharmacist
Pharmacy Benefit Managers
Pharmacy Technology
Independent Pharmacies
Pharmacy Benefit Managers (pbms)
Pharmacy
PBM Reform
E-Prescribing
Prescription Fraud
Pharmaceutical Industry
Pharmacy Ownership
Harmacy
Compliance Automation
Community Pharmacy
Photon Health
Federal Legislation
State Legislation
Financial Planning
Retirement Planning
Trauma
Entrepreneurship

Message from Mike: Thanks for stopping by. I'm taking a step back from the podcast for now—after six years of weekly episodes, the deadline-driven rhythm of the show began to crowd out the creative side. Please drop me a line at mike@bizofpharmpod.com —I'd love to hear from you. I hope you enjoy the past episodes!

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Latest Episodes

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Recent Guests

Nicolle McClure
President of Finch Marketing, involved in B2B marketing for independent pharmacies.
Finch Marketing
Episode: Marketing to Independent Pharmacies | Nicolle McClure & Bruce Kneeland
Bruce Kneeland
Long-time industry expert and writer, focuses on helping pharmacies thrive.
Episode: Marketing to Independent Pharmacies | Nicolle McClure & Bruce Kneeland
Lew Bender
Founder, President, and CEO of Intensity Therapeutics; Chemical engineer with a background in drug delivery systems and cancer treatment solutions
Intensity Therapeutics
Episode: From Basement Lab to NASDAQ | Lew Bender, M. Chem. Eng, MBA Intensity Therapeutics, Founder & CEO
Jonathan Ogurchak
Founder and CEO at Stack, co-founder and CEO at Zeal Specialty Pharmacy
Stack and Zeal Specialty Pharmacy
Episode: Disrupting Specialty Pharmacy with Smarter Solutions | Jonathan Ogurchak, PharmD Zeal Specialty Pharmacy & STACK, CEO
Semion Naidis
Co-founder and head pharmacist of Ilmeds
Ilmeds
Episode: PBM Failures Drive Patients Abroad for Meds | Theo Symons & Semion Naidis Co-Founders, ILMEDS.co
Theo Symons
Co-founder and COO of Ilmeds
Ilmeds
Episode: PBM Failures Drive Patients Abroad for Meds | Theo Symons & Semion Naidis Co-Founders, ILMEDS.co
Elise Claudepierre
Vice President of Marketing with IntelliGuard, with expertise in healthcare marketing and product management.
IntelliGuard
Episode: Marketing Healthcare Technology | Elise Claudepierre, MBA VP Marketing, Intelliguard®
Tanya Chianese
VP of Strategic Initiatives at CPCG
Collaborative Patient Care Group
Episode: Optimizing Pharmacy with Offshoring Strategies | Saleem Shah & Tanya Chianese, Collaborative Patient Care Group
Saleem Shah
Founder of CPCG and a registered pharmacist
Collaborative Patient Care Group
Episode: Optimizing Pharmacy with Offshoring Strategies | Saleem Shah & Tanya Chianese, Collaborative Patient Care Group

Host

Mike Kelser
Host of the podcast and an experienced professional in the pharmacy industry, who is actively engaged in discussions about pharmacy business practices.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 90 ratings
  • Painful editing

    This show has the best content for people in the Indy pharmacy space. Unfortunately, the editing is so choppy that it’s painful to listen to. Just let it roll! If it’s an extra hour, so be it! At least it will make sense!

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Tmac622
    United States2 years ago
  • Worth your time

    I look forward to listening to Mike's podcast. Relevant topics and interesting insights from the experts in the trenches of our independent pharmacy world. Keep up the good work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Steve Maki
    United States3 years ago
  • Biolyte

    Hi Mike- thanks for great podcast on Biolyte. Undergoing therapeutic phlebotomies and weak for several days between appointments. Found Biolyte at a nearby location and will be trying it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    gg197381
    United States3 years ago
  • Great information thank you

    Love to hear the podcast for new information

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ka49802
    United States3 years ago
  • Information and entertaining!

    I love listening to Mike on my commute. He tells it like it is. Very refreshing!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Wbennett8592
    United States4 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

The podcast offers engaging discussions that combine both practical advice and expert insights.
There is feedback regarding audio quality and editing, indicating potential areas for improvement in the listener experience.
Many describe the host as enthusiastic and relatable, enhancing the connection with the audience.
Listeners praise the strong and relevant content tailored for independent pharmacy professionals.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#33
Ireland/Business/Entrepreneurship
Apple Podcasts
#200
Ireland/Business

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Pioneering New Markets in Pharmacy Innovation | Simon Szewach, BBF Exec. Chair & Co-Founder, Gelteq
Q: What advice would you have for students, especially those with an entrepreneurial slant?
Simon encouraged students to have conversations, develop their ideas, and not be afraid of rejection, emphasizing that entrepreneurialism equals resilience.
Pioneering New Markets in Pharmacy Innovation | Simon Szewach, BBF Exec. Chair & Co-Founder, Gelteq
Q: How do you approach that with the companies?
Simon mentioned that they work with partners who come to them interested in developing a white-labeled version of their gel-based solutions.
Pioneering New Markets in Pharmacy Innovation | Simon Szewach, BBF Exec. Chair & Co-Founder, Gelteq
Q: What did you find in the marketplace?
Simon discussed that while other companies offered gels, they were often more like pastes and didn't meet the functional needs they aimed to address with their innovative gel solution.
Pioneering New Markets in Pharmacy Innovation | Simon Szewach, BBF Exec. Chair & Co-Founder, Gelteq
Q: Was this just a thought you had some day of maybe I don't like these suppositories or something like that?
Simon explained how his background in finance and the personal experiences of friends and family struggling with swallowing pills inspired the creation of Gelteq's gel-based solution.
Redefining Healthcare Marketing Strategies | Saul Marquez Outcomes Rocket, CEO
Q: What are some important strategies for growing a healthcare business?
Having a clear strategy and building relationships through methods like podcasting can be crucial for success.

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Recent guests on The Business of Pharmacy Podcast™ include:

1. Nicolle McClure
2. Bruce Kneeland
3. Lew Bender
4. Jonathan Ogurchak
5. Semion Naidis
6. Theo Symons
7. Elise Claudepierre
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