About this episode
In this episode of the Pharmacy View Podcast, host Scott Carpenter, EVBC, engages in a lively conversation with guest Michael Alexander, who is set to become the podcast's future host. Michael is a Pharmacist, an entrepreneur, a digital health enthusiast, and, next episode on, a podcaster. He is the Co-Founder of Audrie, an AI-based service that helps people improve their communications skills, and the Regional Vice-President, Health Plans at Omada Health.
In this episode, Scott Carpenter explores their diverse 40-year career journey, transitioning from a furniture maker to roles across management, consumer goods, and marketing. Despite lacking Pharmacy experience, they entered the field as a retailer, utilizing their leadership skills to contribute to the growth of the National Pharmacies Group. They emphasize the collaborative nature of the Pharmacy industry and discuss their dynamic personality, from introversion to extroversion, highlighting the importance of embracing one's unique traits and seizing opportunities. The concept of adaptability within the Pharmacy industry is also explored, emphasizing the ongoing changes and challenges, with a focus on supporting those who may struggle during transitions.
Scott delves into successful Pharmacy strategies, emphasizing specialization and adaptability, suggesting that thriving Pharmacies excel in a specific area rather than trying to cater to everyone. They stress the significance of maintaining motivation and engagement while cautioning against spreading resources too thin.
Michael reflects on the evolving Pharmacy landscape. They highlight differences between Pharmacy industries in Australia and the US, focusing on government remuneration versus health insurers and Pharmacy Benefit Managers. Michael envisions a technologically advanced future of Pharmacy in 2038, including AI-driven diagnoses, 3D-printed medications, and drone-delivered prescriptions, underscoring the importance of data utilization and patient-centered innovation.
