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50 Most Influential Leaders in Pharmacy 2024

January 29, 2025by Todd Eury
Brownsville, PA – January 29, 2025

The “Pharmacy 50” Awards, recognizing the 50 Most Influential Leaders in Pharmacy, have officially been announced for 2024!

This prestigious honor celebrates the most inspiring, innovative, and impactful figures in pharmacy who are driving advancements in patient care, business development, and industry reform.
Now in its fourth year, the Pharmacy 50 saw a record-breaking 30% increase in peer recognition, demonstrating the growing influence of pharmacists across multiple sectors, including Community Pharmacy, Long-Term Care, Specialty Pharmacy, Health System, Digital Health, and more.

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Voting took place between November 15 and December 20, 2024, and this year’s winners include some of the most distinguished names in the industry, with returning honorees and new leaders making their mark on pharmacy’s evolving landscape.
Pharmacy 50 Class of 2024

(Listed by most votes)

  1. Anthony V. Minniti, BScPharm, RPh, FACA
  2. Jay Phipps, PharmD, MBA, FACA, FACVP
  3. Dr. Nhu Truong, PharmD
  4. Jeff Harrell, PharmD
  5. Naveena Gorrepati, PharmD
  6. Jeremy Counts, PharmD
  7. Darshan Kulkarni, PharmD, Esq.
  8. Shahida Choudhry, PharmD** (4-time winner)
  9. April Nguyen, PharmD, RAC, MPH
  10. Robin Barrett, PharmD
  11. Cody R. Morcom, PharmD, BCPS, LSSGBC
  12. Ethan Melillo, PharmD, CDOE
  13. Randy McDonough, PharmD, MS, BCGP, BCPS, FAPhA
  14. Chelsea Hustad, PharmD, CSP
  15. Greg Reybold, Esq.
  16. Renee Malarbi Rayburg, BPharm
  17. Walter Oronsaye, PharmD, MS
  18. Chidimma Gold Eneyo, PharmD
  19. Jessica Beal-Stahl, PharmD
  20. Tamar K. Lawful, PharmD, APh, CNGS
  21. DeLon Canterbury, PharmD, BCGP
  22. Frank Harvey, MBA
  23. Mike Johnston, CPhT-Adv
  24. Brent Edison, PharmD
  25. Aleata Postell
  26. Courtney B. Smith, PharmD, CSP, BCMTMS
  27. Jennifer Morrison, PharmD
  28. Katrina Azer, BPharm
  29. Josh Pirestani
  30. Bil Schmidtknecht
  31. Ultan McGlone, PharmD
  32. Katarina (Kati) Forbes, PharmD
  33. Christopher Bowens, PharmD
  34. Mahmoud Zegar, PharmD
  35. Alexandra (Ally) LaStella, PharmD
  36. Kunal Vyas
  37. Jenny Bingham, PharmD
  38. Shaun Jensen
  39. Fiona Sartoretto Verna
  40. Brandi Chane 
  41. Jonathan Ogurchak, PharmD, CSP, CPHIMS
  42. Jena Quinn, PharmD
  43. Jordan Smith, PharmD, AAHIVP, CPGx
  44. Chris Antypas, PharmD
  45. Lorneka Joseph, PharmD
  46. Derek Borkowski, PharmD
  47. Sue Ojageer, PharmD, CPGx
  48. Benjamin Jolley, PharmD
  49. Anisha Patel, BPharm
  50. Jeff Malone

 


Returning winners are denoted with “**” and Shahida Choudhry, PharmD, remains the longest-standing honoree as a 4-time award recipient.
Pharmacy 50 Awards Ceremony – January 29, 2025

The official awards ceremony will be hosted at the Pharmacy Podcast Network headquarters in Brownsville, PA. The event will feature:

  • networking session at 2 PM ET
  • The Pharmacy 50 LIVE Stream at 3 PM ET, where winners will be highlighted and interviewed
Industry leaders, past winners, and special guests will be in attendance to celebrate the remarkable contributions of these pharmacy professionals.
The Pharmacy 50 Awards were created to recognize individuals who are pushing the boundaries of pharmacy care. From technology and advocacy to clinical services and business innovation, this year’s winners represent the best of the best across the pharmacy profession.

“Each year, we see more pharmacists taking charge of their profession—leading change, innovating care models, and fighting for patient access. The Pharmacy 50 recognizes these change-makers and amplifies their voices,” said Todd Eury, Founder of Pharmacy Podcast Network.

This year’s Pharmacy 50 Awards were proudly sponsored by RxInsider and Independent Pharmacy Cooperative (IPC), whose ongoing support of the pharmacy industry continues to fuel growth and advocacy.

“RXinsider is thrilled to support the Pharmacy Podcast Network’s Pharmacy50 Awards, celebrating the outstanding leaders and innovators shaping pharmacy. As a company committed to advancing pharmacy through education and innovation, RXinsider is honored to join this prestigious initiative that recognizes excellence and inspires progress.” stated Gregory Cianfarani RPh, CEO of RxInsider.

“We’re excited to celebrate the achievements of our peers and contribute to highlighting the individuals and organizations making a meaningful impact in the pharmacy community.”

About Pharmacy Podcast Network (PPN)
Pharmacy Podcast Network is the leading media platform dedicated to pharmacy professionals, offering thought leadership, industry insights, and expert-driven content through podcasts, webinars, and live events. Since its founding in 2009, PPN has been the voice of pharmacy, covering community pharmacy, specialty pharmacy, digital health, advocacy, business development, and more.