APRx Leaders Meet with Cencora Executives in Texas

The Cencora Community Pharmacy & Long-Term Care Pharmacy executive team traveled to Texas to meet with the APRx executive team on Tuesday, October 9^th. The primary meeting objective was to foster mutual understanding and streamline processes to positively impact our members.

Cencora Attendees

• Tim Cernohous – SVP & President of Community Retail and Long-Term Care Pharmacy
• Jenni Zilka – President of Good Neighbor Pharmacy
• Frank Harris – SVP of Community Retail and Long-Term Care Pharmacy
• Nick Petrucci – National Vice President of Buying Groups
• Kimberlee Crane – Director of Buying Groups 

APRx and Cencora Executive Leadership Teams

(L-R) APRx Board Member Russell Pelzel of Texas stands with APRx VP of Pharmacy Analytics & Clinical Services Jeff Jacobs and Cencora SVP & President of Community Retail and Long-Term Care Pharmacy Tim Cernohous.

The meeting opened with the APRx team sharing the history of the organization and its mission, culture, and capabilities. Throughout the meeting, the group discussed the unique needs of community pharmacy owners, pharmacy economics, the Inflation Reduction Act, 340B, and barriers to future growth in the marketplace. They also addressed issues and concerns on behalf of members and shared personal stories about their families and pharmacy backgrounds.

Following the formal meeting, APRx President Laird Leavoy hosted everyone at his home for fellowship, great food, and conversations around the fire pit. APRx Board Member Russell Pelzel and other APRx staff and spouses joined the group for dinner. The casual setting fostered not only continued business discussions but also the strengthening of APRx’s relationship with Cencora leaders.

“I found this engagement to be very powerful and insightful,” said APRx President Laird Leavoy. “The meeting and fellowship at my home served our company well by strengthening a mutual respect and providing a greater understanding that American Pharmacies is a committed partner in ensuring the success of independent pharmacies.”  

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