The Hidden Cash Flow Problem Destroying Independent Pharmacies | Becoming A Pharmacy Badass

About this episode

This episode discusses the cash flow challenges faced by independent pharmacies due to rapid growth and PBM involvement, along with strategies to mitigate these issues.

**In this episode, I explain why rapid growth in a PBM-heavy pharmacy actually triggers serious cash flow problems, how the timing gap between paying your wholesaler and getting reimbursed by PBMs creates a financial squeeze, and what you can do to offset it.** **Show Notes:**1. **Introduction** [0:00]2. **Cash Flow Challenges in Pharmacies** [0:10]3. **Impact of Rapid Growth on Cash Flow** [2:45]4. **Strategies to Mitigate Cash Flow Issues** [3:54]5. **Financial Consequences of Pharmacy Growth** [6:19]6. **Controlling Your Pharmacy Cash Flow** [7:17]<br> **Links mentioned in this episode:**Join our DiversifyRx Facebook Group for FREE:https://www.facebook.com/groups/diversifyrx/ -----#### **Becoming a Badass Pharmacy Owner Podcast is a Proud to be Apart of the Pharmacy Podcast Network**

Topics covered

• cash flow problems
• independent pharmacies
• PBM impact
• financial strategies
• pharmacy growth
• business challenges

Keywords

• cash flow
• independent pharmacy
• PBM
• financial strategies
• pharmacy growth
• business challenges

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Pharmacy Podcast Network, DiversifyRx, PBM, DiversifyRx Facebook Group

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