Buying or selling a Pharmacy? Schedule an Appointment with our transition specialist

In this episode, Austin Murray and Ollin B. Sykes delve into the complexities of pharmacy asset sales. They discuss the strategic considerations for both buyers and sellers. From asset allocation to the valuation of goodwill and script files, this episode provides a comprehensive guide to navigating these transactions.

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The NCPA Pharmacy Ownership Workshop provides valuable insights for both new and existing pharmacy owners.

But what does ownership look like in 2025 and what are some of the major, and expensive mistakes owners can avoid?

In this episode of The Pharmacy Ownership Podcast, Ollin Sykes, CPA, CMA, CITP, and Austin Murray discuss insights from a recent pharmacy ownership workshop, focusing on the importance of avoiding costly mistakes in pharmacy transactions and the need for strategic planning in pharmacy startups.

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- Mistakes made in the early stages and the long-term financial impacts.
- Lease agreements and how to avoid burning through working capital.
- Securing financing with cash flow forecasting.
- And more!

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Inventory can make or break the value of a pharmacy - especially during a sale.

But how do you ensure you’re handling it the right way?

In this episode of The Pharmacy Ownership Podcast, Ollin Sykes, CPA, CMA, CITP, and Austin Murray break down the complexities of pharmacy inventory valuation and how it impacts transactions from both the buyer and seller perspectives.

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• Why seasonal and expired items could hurt your bottom line
• How pre-sale inventory management can boost cash flow
• The differences between script and OTC inventory
• Why accurate dating and pricing matter
• And more!

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The most important step you can take when buying a pharmacy is performing the right due diligence, but what should you be looking for?

In this episode of The Pharmacy Ownership Podcast, Scotty Sykes, CPA, CFP®, and Ollin Sykes, CPA, CITP, CMA share critical insights into the due diligence process when purchasing a pharmacy.

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Think you're ready to sell your pharmacy? Schedule a meeting with us!

If you're a multi-location pharmacy owner, you’re going to want to tune in to this episode of the Pharmacy Ownership Podcast!

In this episode Scotty Sykes, CPA, CFP® and Ollin Sykes, CPA, CITP, CMA tackle a common yet complex issue: selling a single pharmacy location from a multi-store entity.

With real-world examples, Scotty and Ollin walk you through:

• The crucial steps of spinning off one location
• Importance of proper accounting practices, like using class codes for profit and loss statements and balance sheets
• Common pitfalls pharmacy owners face when they haven’t prepared for such a transaction
• Key advice for owners looking to avoid financing roadblocks and ensure a smooth sale

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One of the most common questions we get from pharmacy owners looking to buy or sell a pharmacy is “what’s the pharmacy worth?”

In this episode of The Pharmacy Ownership Podcast, Ollin Sykes, CPA, CITP, CMA and Scotty Sykes, CPA, CFP discuss assessing the worth of your pharmacy, maximizing the value of your pharmacy, maximizing cash flow, and more!

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Before selling your pharmacy, it’s important that you have sound financials, but what other steps need to be taken?

In this episode of The Pharmacy Ownership Podcast, we dive deep into what you need to consider when selling your pharmacy. We talk about what pharmacy lending banks are looking for, cash vs. accrual accounting, perpetual inventory, and more!

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Before buying a pharmacy, it’s important that you do your due diligence, but what does due diligence look like?

On this episode of The Pharmacy Ownership Podcast, Ollin Sykes, CPA, CMA, CITP and Scotty Sykes, CPA, CFP discuss everything about Due Diligence.

We share the different types of due diligence, why it’s important to do your due diligence, what information you need to look for, and more!

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Blog – The Pharmacy Buyers Guide to a Common Stock Purchase

Blog – The Step-by-Step Process to Buying a Pharmacy