CRANBURY, N.J., July 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Independent
Pharmacy Alliance (IPA), one of the largest pharmacy Group
Purchasing Organizations (GPO) and Trade Organizations in
the United States serving over
3,700 independent retail pharmacies, is very happy to announce the
launch of the "Independent Pharmacy Alliance Podcast."
The "Independent Pharmacy Alliance Podcast" will cover how
Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBM) utilize anti-competitive business
practices to increase drug prices and eliminate competition in the
pharmacy space. Independent pharmacies are the last line of defense
between patients and a pharmacy system that is quickly becoming a
monopoly. "The IPA Podcast" will focus on independent pharmacy
owners who provide life-saving services and public officials who
recognize that something must be done about PBMs.
"Independent pharmacies have always provided vital healthcare
services to patients, but too often their contributions are not
recognized," said John Giampolo, CEO
of IPA. "This podcast will provide an outlet for independent
pharmacy owners to share their personal stories about PBMs, new
business models that they successfully launched and cover the
independent pharmacy political landscape."
Episodes are released twice monthly and are available on all
major podcast platforms. Click on your favorite app and listen to
our first episode with Tony Minniti,
Owner Bell Rexall Pharmacy, Camden, New
Jersey and Anthony Reznik,
IPA's Director of Government Affairs. In this episode we discuss
how the pharmacy business model must adapt to the changing times
and PBM reform. Mr. Minniti is an advocate for LGBTQ healthcare and
established a first of its kind pharmacy-based PrEP clinic
recognized by the New Jersey Department of Health as a model in the
State's efforts to end HIV by 2025. His work has garnered multiple
awards, media features, and recognition from the New Jersey State
Legislature.
Listen and Subscribe on Your Favorite Apps
iTunes - PodBean - Spotify - Amazon Music - Stitcher - iHeartRadio
- PlayerFM
https://www.ipagroup.org
Anthony Reznik
Director of Government Affairs
Independent Pharmacy Alliance
609-395-8616
areznik@ipagroup.org
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