Episode 33

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14th Nov 2023

#33: Creating Impactful Health Programs in Pharmacies

Creating Impactful Health Programs in Pharmacies

In this episode of Beyond The Pills, host Josh Rimany explores transformative strategies for scaling pharmacies beyond traditional models, focusing on wellness-driven approaches and sustainable business practices. With a passion for creating lasting impact, Josh delves into the importance of implementing recurring revenue models, like memberships and mini-programs, to build patient trust and enhance customer retention. He emphasizes the value of purpose-driven practices over pure profit, guiding listeners on how to integrate wellness initiatives that go beyond merely dispensing pills.

Josh introduces innovative concepts designed to engage customers on a deeper level, from team training in wellness strategies to launching impactful community health programs. This episode is essential for pharmacy professionals looking to revolutionize their approach, foster greater patient engagement, and develop a holistic, profitable business model. Listen in to discover how to lead change in the pharmacy sector by addressing prescription dependency with holistic solutions, and positioning your pharmacy as a wellness-oriented community hub.

Powerful Points:

  • Revolutionizing Pharmacy: Josh’s vision for pharmacies that prioritize wellness and patient-centered care over traditional dispensing models.
  • Sustainable Revenue Models: The role of memberships and mini-programs in creating reliable, recurring revenue streams and building lasting patient relationships.
  • Customer Engagement: How pharmacies can differentiate themselves by fostering community well-being and establishing deeper connections with customers.
  • Addressing Prescription Dependency: Introducing holistic wellness solutions as alternatives to traditional pharmacy services, encouraging a healthier approach to healthcare.
  • Leading Industry Change: Key strategies for early adopters to implement wellness initiatives that enhance business growth and community impact.

Tune in to learn how Josh Rimany’s insights can help you create impactful health programs that align with a purpose-driven mission, building a thriving pharmacy model that goes beyond the counter to support patient wellness and long-term business success.

Chapters:

  • 00:00:00 - Unveiling the Membership Model for Pharmacy Growth
  • 00:02:15 - Rethinking Pharmacy for Modern Healthcare
  • 00:04:30 - Leveraging Emails for Healthier Lifestyles
  • 00:07:45 - Equipping Teams for Effective Wellness Strategies
  • 00:09:00 - Fostering Community Well-being through Pharmacy
  • 00:11:25 - Differentiating Your Pharmacy in a Competitive Market
  • 00:13:40 - Daily Patient Engagement: Beyond the Counter
  • 00:16:55 - Launching Wellness Initiatives in Pharmacy
  • 00:19:10 - Ambitious Goals: Expanding Membership Rapidly
  • 00:21:25 - Encouraging Participation in Innovative Health Programs
  • 00:23:50 - Introduction to the Pharmacy Accelerator Program
  • 00:26:15 - Overcoming Obstacles to Holistic Health
  • 00:28:38 - Expanding Pharmacy Membership for Greater Impact
  • 00:30:20 - Building Profitable, Sustainable Pharmacy Models
  • 00:32:05 - Leading the Change: Benefits for Early Adopters
  • 00:34:30 - Securing Long-Term Revenue with Wellness Focus
  • 00:36:55 - The Transformative Effect of Wellness in Pharmacies
  • 00:39:20 - Addressing Prescription Dependency with Holistic Solutions
  • 00:41:45 - Navigating Future Challenges in the Pharmacy Sector
  • 00:44:10 - Implementing Change: Key Strategies for Success
  • 00:46:35 - Wrapping Up: Next Steps for Pharmacy Innovation

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