The Bottom Line Pharmacy Podcast: Sykes & Company, P.A.

The Bottom Line Pharmacy Podcast: Sykes & Company, P.A.

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March 12, 2026 42 mins

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Is NCPA really worth it for independent pharmacy owners? What's the real world ROI of being apart of NCPA? 

In this episode, Scotty Sykes, CPA, CFP, Bonnie Bond, CPA, MBA, and Austin Murray sit down with Mark Ey, COO of NCPA and Hashim Zaibak, PharmD, CEO of Hayat Pharmacy to break down what NCPA actually does for independent community pharmacies and why so many owners mi...

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Infusion is booming and it’s not just because of an aging population. As technology unlocks new gene therapies, autoimmune treatments, and ultra-rare specialty drugs, infusion pharmacies are being pushed to scale faster, operate tighter, and deliver a better patient experience than ever.

In this episode of The Bottom Line Pharmacy Podcast, Scotty Sykes, CPA, CFP® and Austin Murray sit down with Jordan VanName, R...

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With cybercriminal activity accelerating and AI making scams more sophisticated by the day, one of the greatest threats facing pharmacies is through social engineering. Not by hacking systems, but by manipulating people.

In this episode, Austin Murray and Scotty Sykes are joined by Chris Sykes, IT Director at Sykes & Company, to break down what social engineering really is, why pharm...

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Rapid growth is exciting but without the right metrics, culture, and plan, it can quietly put your pharmacy at risk.

In this episode, Scotty Sykes, CPA, CFP®, Bonnie Bond, CPA, MBA, and Austin Murray sit down with Jim Hrncir, R. Ph. FACP, Owner of Las Colinas Compounding Pharmacy and Wellness Center veteran compounding pharmacist and owner, to unpack what it really takes to run...

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With TrumpRx officially live, the first major PBM reform in decades signed into law, and the FTC squeezing historic concessions out of Cigna/Express Scripts…Did independent pharmacy just have its “Super Bowl week?”

In this bonus episode, Scotty Sykes, CPA, CFP®, Bonnie Bond, CPA, MBA, and Austin Murray break down what these rapid-fire developments actually mean for pharmacy own...

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With Medicare’s Maximum Fair Price (MFP) rebates officially underway and the 340B rebate mechanism on hold, pharmacy owners are left navigating one of the grayest areas the industry has seen in years.

In this episode, Scotty Sykes, CPA, CFP®, Bonnie Bond, CPA, MBA, and Austin Murray sit down with Julie Crozier, CEO at  @secure340b to unpack how MDPNP is colliding with 340B and...

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AI in pharmacy isn't about prompts, dashboards, or “nice-to-have” tools, it’s about execution.

In this episode of the Bottom Line Pharmacy Podcast, Austin Murray sits down with Natalie Park, PharmD, co-founder and CEO of Pharmesol, to break down what AI agents actually are and why they represent a major shift in how pharmacies operate, scale, and compete.

We uncover: 

  • Wh...
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Levi is hiring! Interested in working for a pharmacy that runs on structure, relationships, and a high-performance Med Sync model (not “rat race” retail)? Click here

If you really want to maximize your Med Sync program, you need to shift your mindset from "Med Sync is a “program” to "Med Sync is our culture and a competitive advantage."

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Peptides, telemedicine, speed-to-market. Independent pharmacies have real profitability levers in 2026 but the winners will be the ones who can move fast and stay compliant.

In this episode, Scotty Sykes, CPA, CFP, Bonnie Bond, CPA, MBA, and Austin Murray sit down with Dr. Nicolette Mathey, PharmD, CEO of Atrium24 to unpack what’s changing right now in the compounding and wellness econom...

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🎄 ’Tis the season to be…strategic. 🎁

In this festive year-end episode of The Bottom Line Pharmacy Podcast, the team gathers to break down what independent pharmacy owners should be thinking about as the calendar closes and what opportunities and challenges lie ahead.

We cover a wide range of timely topics, including:

- Market changes and the increase in multi-store ow...

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What if your year-end tax plan could do more than reduce your bill… and actually strengthen the future of independent pharmacy?

In this episode of The Bottom Line Pharmacy Podcast, Bonnie Bond, CPA, and Austin Murray sit down with Sonja Pagniano of the NCPA Foundation to unpack how the Foundation supports pharmacy ownership, disaster recovery, and long-term sustainability for community pharmacies.

We co...

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What happens when GLP-1 compounding, TrumpRx, and PBM audits all collide in your pharmacy?

In this episode of the Bottom Line Pharmacy Podcast, hosts Austin Murray and Bonnie Bond, CPA, are joined by healthcare attorney Dae Lee of Buchanan, Ingersoll, & Rooney, P.C. to unpack the fast-moving legal and regulatory landscape around GLP-1s, PBMs, and audits and what independent owners ne...

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What does it really take to start and sustain a successful compounding pharmacy in 2026?

In this episode, Scotty Sykes, CPA, CFP®, and Austin Murray sit down with Amy Summers, PharmD, BCSCP and of Restore Health Consulting, to discuss how pharmacy owners can move from idea to implementation when entering the compounding space.

We cover:

  • Designin...
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How will the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program reshape independent pharmacy? What should owners be doing now to prepare?

In this episode of The Bottom Line Pharmacy Podcast, Scotty Sykes, CPA, CFP®, Bonnie Bond, CPA, and Austin Murray sit down in the new studio to recap NCPA 2025 from an ownership, cash flow, and strategy lens.

We cover:
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Compounding Pharmacies are under a lot of fire but through advocacy, the future is bright!

So, what does it really take to protect, grow, and advocate for compounding pharmacies in today’s changing landscape?

In this episode, Scotty Sykes, CPA, CFP®, and Austin Murray sit down with Scott Brunner, CEO of the Alliance for Pharmacy Compounding (APC), t...

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Immunizations are the number one patient care service offered by community pharmacy but they can also be leveraged as a key growth driver in your pharmacy.

So how exactly can seasonal immunizations become a reliable growth engine? 

In this episode, Scotty Sykes, CPA, CFP® and Austin Murray sit down with Dr. Kyle Beyer, PharmD, Owner of North Shore Pharmacy and Greco De Valencia, VP of Pharmacy at Live O...

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Owning a pharmacy on an island is more than a business...it’s an act of innovation and resilience. 

But what can mainland pharmacy owners learn from operating in one of the most remote U.S. territories?

In this episode, Bonnie Bond, CPA, MBA, Ollin Sykes, CPA, CITP, CMA and Austin Murray sit down with Dr. Joshua Wise, Owner of PHI Pharmacy to explor...

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How can technology and AI transform operations without losing the personal touch that defines community care?

In this episode, Scotty Sykes, CPA, CFP®, Ollin Sykes, CPA, CITP, CMA and Austin Murray sit down with AJ Asgari, CEO of Drugstore2Door to unpack the evolving role of technology in independent pharmacy.

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  • Why digitizing pharmacy se...
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As a pharmacist, serving your community means putting your advocacy hat on and stepping into unfamiliar territory. 

One of the largest untapped resources that can really drive change towards PBM reform is using your existing patient base to show legislators the importance of PBM legislation.

In this episode, Scotty Sykes, CPA, CFP®, Bonnie Bond, CPA...

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As a pharmacy owner, it often feels like you’re fighting battles against systems designed to work against you.

Few battles loom larger than the fight against Pharmacy Benefit Managers whose opaque practices have chipped away at margins, patient trust, and sustainability for independents.

In this episode, we have two very special guests on the front ...

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