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Podcast: Pharmacy Podcast Network
Episode: Why Independent Pharmacy - Barry Christensen and Island Pharmacy | Cardinal Healthâ„¢ Counter Talkâ„¢ Podcast
Description:
With the complexity of drug pricing and the evolving healthcare industry, independent pharmacist are able to understand the impact of advocacy within their local, regional and national communities. Pharmacist are taking the initiative to become members of their state legislation and keeping-up-to-date with industry trends.
Barry Christensen’s, RPh, owner of Island Pharmacy in Ketchikan, Alaska shares the history of his family business and how advocacy can drive the future of the pharmacy profession. Given Island Pharmacy’s longstanding history in Ketchikan, and the unpredictable nature of the healthcare industry, Christensen learned early in his career that it’s impe...