Momentum on the Hill: Protecting Independent Pharmacies Through Advocacy With Cole Sandlin, PharmD

Send us Fan MailSchedule an Rx AssessmentSubscribe to Master The MarginOut of all the hats that pharmacy owners need to wear, advocacy is arguably one of the most important. Yet too many pharmacy owners underestimate their ability to influence meaningful change.So how can pharmacy leaders advocate effectively and ensure their voices are heard in critical policy discussions?In this episode of The Bottom Line Pharmacy Podcast, Scotty Sykes, CPA, CFP®, and Bonnie Bond, CPA, sit down with Dr. Cole Sandlin, PharmD and Owner of Fred's Pharmacies to break down: The key takeaways from the pharmacy fly-inHow bipartisan support is driving momentum for pharmacy initiativeThe role of AI in strengthening pharmacy operationsAnd more!More About Our Guest:Cole Sandlin, PharmD is a 2008 graduate of Samford University McWhorter School of Pharmacy and the owner of Fred’s Pharmacy in Hamilton, Alabama.Growing up in Hamilton, his grandfather, Fred C. Sandlin, founded Fred’s Pharmacy in 1951. Cole’s father, Fred Jr., took over from his dad and in 2014 Cole and wife Jill bought the pharmacy from his dad.   Learn more about Cole and Fred's Pharmacies:Cole Sandlin LinkedInFred's Pharmacies WebsiteFred's Pharmacies InstagramStay connected with us:FacebookTwitterLinkedInScotty Sykes – CPA, CFP LinkedInScotty Sykes – CPA, CFP Twitter More Resources on these Topics:Podcast – The One Big, Beautiful BillPodcast – Driving Independent Pharmacy Profitability in 2025Podcast - AI, Audits, & Advocacy: The Pharmacy Survival GuidePodcast - Pharmacy Advocacy: Going Beyond Patient Care for Your Community