Introducing the '50 Most Influential Leaders in Pharmacy' for 2024
An Announcement from the Pharmacy Podcast Network.
BROWNSVILLE, PA (FreePR.org) -- The "Pharmacy 50" Awards for 2024 have been officially revealed, honoring the 50 Most Influential Leaders in the field of pharmacy! This esteemed recognition highlights the most visionary, inspiring, and transformative personalities in pharmacy who are advancing patient care, driving business growth, and fostering industry progress.
Entering its fourth year, the Pharmacy 50 has experienced an unprecedented 30% surge in peer recognition, underscoring the expanding role of pharmacists across diverse domains such as Community Pharmacy, Long-Term Care, Specialty Pharmacy, Health Systems, and Digital Health.
Voting occurred from November 15 to December 20, 2024, culminating in a distinguished list of winners that includes both returning honorees and emerging voices reshaping the pharmacy landscape.
Pharmacy 50 Class of 2024
(Ordered by number of votes)
Anthony V. Minniti, BScPharm, RPh, FACA
Jay Phipps, PharmD, MBA, FACA, FACVP
Dr. Nhu Truong, PharmD
Jeff Harrell, PharmD
Naveena Gorrepati, PharmD
Jeremy Counts, PharmD
Darshan Kulkarni, PharmD, Esq.
Shahida Choudhry, PharmD** (4-time winner)
April Nguyen, PharmD, RAC, MPH
Robin Barrett, PharmD
Cody R. Morcom, PharmD, BCPS, LSSGBC
Ethan Melillo, PharmD, CDOE
Randy McDonough, PharmD, MS, BCGP, BCPS, FAPhA
Chelsea Hustad, PharmD, CSP
Greg Reybold, Esq.
Renee Malarbi Rayburg, BPharm
Walter Oronsaye, PharmD, MS
Chidimma Gold Eneyo, PharmD
Jessica Beal-Stahl, PharmD
Tamar K. Lawful, PharmD, APh, CNGS
DeLon Canterbury, PharmD, BCGP
Frank Harvey, MBA
Mike Johnston, CPhT-Adv
Brent Edison, PharmD
Aleata Postell
Courtney B. Smith, PharmD, CSP, BCMTMS
Jennifer Morrison, PharmD
Katrina Azer, BPharm
Josh Pirestani
Bil Schmidtknecht
Ultan McGlone, PharmD
Katarina (Kati) Forbes, PharmD
Christopher Bowens, PharmD
Mahmoud Zegar, PharmD
Alexandra (Ally) LaStella, PharmD
Kunal Vyas
Jenny Bingham, PharmD
Shaun Jensen
Fiona Sartoretto Verna
Brandi Chane, PharmD
Jonathan Ogurchak, PharmD, CSP, CPHIMS
Jena Quinn, PharmD
Jordan Smith, PharmD, AAHIVP, CPGx
Chris Antypas, PharmD
Lorneka Joseph, PharmD
Derek Borkowski, PharmD
Sue Ojageer, PharmD, CPGx
Benjamin Jolley, PharmD
Anisha Patel, BPharm
Jeff Malone
Pharmacy 50 Awards Ceremony - January 29, 2025
The awards event is set to take place at the Pharmacy Podcast Network's headquarters in Brownsville, PA. The agenda includes:
A networking session starting at 2 PM ET
The Pharmacy 50 LIVE Stream at 3 PM ET, featuring interviews with the winners
Industry leaders, past award recipients, and special guests will gather to honor the significant achievements of these pharmacy professionals.
The Pharmacy 50 Awards were established to highlight individuals who are pioneering advancements in pharmacy care. This year's winners exemplify excellence in areas ranging from technology and advocacy to clinical services and business innovation.
"Year after year, we witness an increasing number of pharmacists step into leadership roles, instigating change, innovating care models, and advocating for patient accessibility. The Pharmacy 50 aims to celebrate these trailblazers and elevate their voices,” remarked Todd Eury, Founder of Pharmacy Podcast Network.
This year's Pharmacy 50 Awards are proudly sponsored by RxInsider and the Independent Pharmacy Cooperative (IPC), whose unwavering support for the pharmacy sector continues to drive growth and advocacy.
"RXinsider is proud to be a supporter of the Pharmacy Podcast Network's Pharmacy 50 Awards, which honor the exceptional leaders and innovators shaping the future of pharmacy. As a company dedicated to the advancement of pharmacy through education and innovation, RXinsider is privileged to be part of this celebrated initiative that acknowledges excellence and inspires progress," stated Gregory Cianfarani RPh, CEO of RxInsider.
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