T.J. Woodard on Taking a Stand for Louisiana Pharmacies | Catalyst Pharmacy Podcast Episode 140

T.J. Woodard didn’t set out to become a voice for pharmacy reform. But from his base in Baton Rouge, LA, he’s helped lead the charge against PBMs and protect independent pharmacies across Louisiana. T.J. joins us to share how his career has evolved from filling scripts to shaping state policy and how he sees the industry moving forward. He offers us a front-row view of Louisiana’s recent PBM victories, the behind-the-scenes negotiations that made them possible, and how other states can follow suit. 

00:00 - Welcome and guest introduction 
01:44 – T.J.’s unexpected journey into pharmacy 
06:19 - Lessons from chain pharmacy to independence 
14:07 - Opening a downtown Baton Rouge pharmacy 
18:42 - Provider relationships that drive growth 
28:18 - Stepping into state pharmacy advocacy 
31:02 - Louisiana’s big PBM reform wins 
42:46 - Pushback from PBMs and rallying support 
46:01 - What’s next: Enforcing the new laws 

 

Hosted By: Johnathon Duhon | Director of Sales, PioneerRx

Guest: T.J. Woodard | Co-Owner, Prescriptions to Geaux 

 

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