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How do you grow from one pharmacy to 32...and still sleep at night?
That's a question unicorn pharmacy owners can answer and this week we're joined by one!
In this episode, Scotty Sykes, CPA, CFP®, Bonnie Bond, CPA, MBA and Austin Murray sit down with Bill Osborn, President at Osborn Drugs and pharmacy industry veteran, for an unscripted, insightful conversation that spans decades of wisdom, wit, and work ethic.
From navigating PBM reform and workforce shortages to embracing AI and technology, we jump into the "Pharmacy Time Machine" to discuss:
- The evolving role of AI and automation in pharmacy
- How Bill built a 32-store network rooted in local ownership
- Partnership structures, buy-sell agreements, and long-term sustainability
- And more!
More About Our Guest:
Bill Osborn is President of Osborn Drugs, Inc. and started working in the pharmacy in different capacities since the age of 13.
A Miami OK native, Bill graduated from Miami High School (1978) and received his Associates degree (1980) from NEO A&M College. He obtained his Bachelor (1984) and Doctorate of Pharmacy (2003) from the University of Oklahoma.
He currently serves as co-chair of Unify Rx and is on the board of AlignRx. Bill also serves on the board of directors of Surescripts, LLC, the Premier Value Alliance, and First National Bank of Miami.
Bill served a 10-year term on the Oklahoma State Board of Pharmacy and is a current member of the Oklahoma Pharmacists Association and the American College of Apothecaries. Bill is a graduate of University of Oklahoma College of Pharmacy.
Connect with Bill Osborn and Osborn Drugs:
Bill Osborn LinkedIn
Stay connected with us:
Scotty Sykes – CPA, CFP LinkedIn
Scotty Sykes – CPA, CFP Twitter
More Resources on these Topics:
Podcast – The One Big, Beautiful Bill
Podcast - Momentum on the Hill: Protecting Independent Pharmacies Through Advocacy
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