Alliance for Pharmacy Compounding 2026 Owner Summit
We’re proud to be taking part in APC’s premier learning and networking event for compounding pharmacy owners and managers. This business‑focused conference delivers rapid, practical sessions from experts who understand the day‑to‑day challenges of running and growing a compounding pharmacy — from compliance and operations to team leadership and future‑focused strategy.
Our team will be on-site throughout the event, including CRO Jenn Biro, Western Sales Director Jamie Alford, and CleanShield expert Berk Mollogulu. We invite you to connect with us, ask questions, and explore insights and solutions designed to support the growth and success of your compounding pharmacy.
Event Details:
Booth #: TBD
Thursday, March 19
12:00 pm: Exhibitor Set-Up
1:30 pm: Attendee Registration Opens
2:00 pm: Pre-Conference Session: Super-Charge Your AI Use to Streamline Pharmacy Operations and Get Ahead (separately ticketed event)
5:00 pm: Welcome Reception
Friday, March 20
7:30 am: Breakfast, Registration and Exhibits Open
7:45 am: State of the Alliance
8:30 am: KEYNOTE: underwritten by CRE8: Ridiculously Easy to Do Business With — Serving a New Generation of Customer Wants, Needs, and Expectations.
David Avrin
9:30 am: Compounding Growth: Topline Strategies for Amplifying Your Pharmacy’s Impact
Robert Nickell, RPh, FACA, FAPO
10:15 am: How GLP-1s Have Changed Compounding
Amy Summers, PharmD, BCSCP, FAPC
10:45 am: EXHIBIT BREAK
11:30 am: How to Build a Fearless Brand
Robert Friedman
12:15 pm: Lunch and District Meetings
1:00 pm: The Psychology of Pricing: A Primer
Mark D. Boesen, Pharm.D., J.D.
1:45 pm: From Dispensing to Supporting: The Pharmacist’s Role in Restoring Nutrients, Reducing Side Effects, and Driving Revenue Through Nutrient-Depletion and Cofactor Protocols
Dr. Cheryl Burdette
2:15 pm: An Accreditation With Real Benefit: Why CCE Enhances Quality and Credibility
Joseph P. Navarra, RPH, FACA, FAPC
2:45 pm: How to Assess New Business Opportunities
Jessica Patrone, PharmD
3:15 pm: EXHIBIT BREAK
4:00 pm: Case Studies in Compounding Ethics
Shawna Strickland, PhD, CAE, RRT, FAARC
4:45 pm: Compounding Defense Initiative
Scott Brunner, CAE and Shawn Hodges RPh
5:15 pm: Question Time with Tara Thompson
Tara Thompson
5:30 pm: Exhibits close for the day
5:45 pm: APC CompPAC Fundraiser
This is a separately ticketed fundraising event.
Please attend: $1,000 RPh/$250 Technicians
Saturday, March 21
7:30 am: Breakfast, Registration and Exhibits Open
8:15 am: Beyond Burnout: The Neuroscience of Resilience in High-Performance Cultures
Dr. Jonathan Hetterly, MA, MTS, LCMHC
9:00 am: How to Build a Fearless Brand, Part 2: An interactive session
Robert Friedman
9:45 am: EXHIBIT BREAK
10:30 am: Panel: What's the ROI on Automation, and How Will You Know?
Pete Nagel, Shixian Wang, and Conner Longo
11:00 am: Beyond Basics: Smart Insurance Strategies for Compounding Owners
Kristen Jones, RPh
11:30 am: Panel: What Pharmacy Buyers Are Looking For: A Conversation
Philip Smyth CPhT, FAPC, Shawn Hodges RPh, and Sean Duffy R.Ph.
12:00 pm: Partnering with Telehealth: Some Dos and Don'ts
Norman Petty
12:30 pm: AI That Sells: Practical Tools to Grow Prescriber Relationships and Revenue
Nicolette Mathey, PharmD
1:10 pm: Adjournment