The 2025 Pharmacy Ownership Forum promises an exciting lineup of speakers and experts in independent pharmacy ownership.
| Time | Topic | Speaker(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 8-8:55 a.m. | Breakfast and check-in | |
| 8:55-9 a.m. | Welcoming Remarks | Peter W. Swaan, Ph.D., M.Pharm. Dean and Professor UF College of Pharmacy |
| 9-10 a.m. | Keynote Speaker: From Practice Transformation to Disruption* | Randy P. McDonough, Pharm.D., M.S. President American Pharmacists Association |
| 10-10:45 a.m. | Ownership Insights in Real Time: Unforeseen Challenges and Lessons Learned* | Garrett Smith, Pharm.D. Owner Equity Rx |
| 10:45-11 a.m. | Coffee/Networking Break | |
| 11-11:45 a.m. | Florida Legislative Update: Independent Pharmacy Ownership and Policy* | Shane Abbott, Pharm.D. State Representative and Pharmacy Owner |
| 11:45-12:30 p.m. | Medical Billing and Coding for Clinical Services in Independent Pharmacy* | Eric Dietrich, Pharm.D. Clinical Associate Professor UF College of Pharmacy |
| 12:30-1:15 p.m. | Lunch and Networking Opportunity | |
| 1:15-2:00 p.m. | Speaker Speed Connect | |
| 2:00-3:20 p.m. | Panel Discussion: Niches within independent pharmacies | Panel Moderator: Stacey Curtis, Pharm.D. Clinical Associate Professor and Assistant Dean for Experiential Education UF College of Pharmacy Carl Allison, B.S. Pharm. Owner Baya Pharmacy Damita Ferguson, Pharm.D., M.Ed., M.B.A. Owner PrivéCareRx Mark Hobbs, B.S. Pharm. President and Owner Hobbs Pharmacy Tina Finnegan, Pharm.D. Clinical Operations Lead Bay Street Pharmacy Norman Ruiz-Castañeda, Pharm.D. Owner Uptown Chemist Shivani Mehta, Pharm.D. Director of Clinical Services Baya Pharmacy |
| 3:20-3:30 p.m. | Break | |
| 3:30-4:10 p.m. | The Role of IT in Enhancing Clinical Service Delivery in Independent Pharmacies | Kevin Duane, Pharm.D. Owner Panama Pharmacy |
| 4:10-4:50 p.m. | Case Studies: Financing Strategies for Your Independent Pharmacy | Bobby Glaze, Pharm.D. PSD Loan Officer First Financial Bank |
| 4:50-5 p.m. | Closing Remarks | John Gums, Pharm.D. Executive Associate Dean UF College of Pharmacy |
* Approved for continuing pharmacy education credit. See credit designation for details.