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About

We sit inside independent pharmacy.
On purpose.

Dispense Marketing isn't a healthcare agency that decided to work with pharmacies. We're a specialist marketing practice that has only ever worked with independent pharmacy.

Independent pharmacy consultation
Behind the counter.
Our origin

Pharmacy specialists from day one.

Dispense Marketing was built by people who have spent their careers inside the independent pharmacy industry. We know what marketing pharmacies actually need because we've spent years building campaigns, media, and automation for them. Industry partners came to us next, asking for help reaching the pharmacy buyers we already worked with. The practice grew from both sides.

Josh Pirestani, Founder & Chief Strategist
Founder

Josh Pirestani

Founder & Chief Strategist

Josh leads strategy at Dispense Marketing across pharmacy growth campaigns, manufacturer launches, and the firm's owned media properties: Dispense Times and Dispense Insiders.

Watch

A quick overview of how we work.

Two minutes on how Dispense Marketing helps independent pharmacies grow.

Capabilities at scale

Built like an agency. Equipped like a platform. Specialized in independent pharmacy.

01

Strategy + Planning

Audience research, opportunity sizing, campaign architecture, automation design

02

Design + Creative

Brand, web, print, video, motion, signage

03

Technology + Automation

Marketing automation, CRM, analytics, lifecycle systems, AI search optimization

04

Media + Distribution

Dispense Times, Dispense Insiders, trade outreach, owned newsletters

Why pharmacy

Independent pharmacy is the most underserved high-stakes industry we know.

Every chain pharmacy has a marketing team. Every manufacturer has an agency of record. Independent pharmacies fight without those resources, even though they're the front line of medication access in communities across the country. We exist because that gap shouldn't exist.

The advantage

Three things no other agency can claim.

Dispense Times

The independent pharmacy trade publication, in-house.

Dispense Insiders

The independent pharmacy directory and industry network.

Industry Focus

Pharmacy is the only industry we work in. We publish the trade media. We run the directory. We do nothing else.

What we do

Capabilities at a glance.

For independent pharmacies

Pharmacy growth

  • 01Patient Acquisition
  • 02Prescriber Outreach
  • 03Websites & Conversion
  • 04Local SEO & GEO
  • 05Retention & Lifecycle
  • 06Compliance-Aware Campaigns

GEO helps pharmacies appear in AI-driven search experiences including ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, and Google AI Overviews.

For industry partners

Industry reach

  • 01Product Launches
  • 02Awareness Campaigns
  • 03Pharmacist Education
  • 04Trade Media
  • 05Sales Enablement
  • 06Lead Generation
  • 07Event Support
The network advantage

We sit where pharmacy actually happens.

Most agencies have to learn pharmacy. We had to learn marketing. The difference shows in every brief we write, every campaign we ship, and every relationship we open up to our clients.

Testimonials

What pharmacy and industry leaders say.

Independent Pharmacy

From website development to captivating content, SEO, graphics, and social media management, Dispense Marketing has seamlessly woven our brand into the digital sphere. Their strategic campaigns have led to tangible growth in conversions and business opportunities. Dispense Marketing isn't just an agency; they've become our growth partner.

Eava Soka
Eava Soka
Partner · Superior Compounding Pharmacy
Industry Advisor

I witnessed a remarkable transformation of our website. Their team created an original site with custom graphics, compelling content, and expert social media management. The result? A website that perfectly reflects our identity and objectives.

Todd Eury
Todd Eury
CEO & Publisher · Pharmacy Podcast Network
Industry Partner

Their strategic prowess in social media has been a game-changer for us. Their tailored strategy hit the mark, and their content management has elevated our engagement levels significantly. Dispense Marketing isn't just an agency; they're a partner in growth.

Mike Solazzo
Mike Solazzo
Director of Sales · Bloodworth Wholesale Drugs
Independent Pharmacy

Dispense Marketing understands independent pharmacy and the unique challenges we face. Their team helped us strengthen our online presence, improve visibility, and build a stronger foundation for long-term growth.

Bryan Green, PharmD
Bryan Green, PharmD
Owner · Peach Scripts
Industry Partner

Dispense Marketing brings together media, marketing, and industry relationships in a way that is uniquely focused on independent pharmacy. Their understanding of the market and commitment to supporting pharmacy growth makes them a valuable partner for both pharmacies and industry organizations.

Kris Rhea
Kris Rhea
Chairperson, Advisory Board · Director of Business Development · Pharmacy Marketplace
Independent Pharmacy

What stands out about Dispense Marketing is their understanding of the day-to-day realities independent pharmacies face. Their approach is practical, pharmacy-focused, and built around helping pharmacies strengthen their visibility, patient engagement, and long-term growth.

Husam Hamoush, PharmD
Husam Hamoush, PharmD
Secretary, Advisory Board · Owner & Pharmacist-in-Charge · Stonebriar Pharmacy
Leadership

Specialists. Marketers. Pharmacy obsessives.

A small senior team built around independent pharmacy.

Robin Rhea, Executive Marketing Director
Executive Marketing Director

Robin Rhea

Accomplished marketing professional with an MBA. Robin brings strategic vision and hands-on execution to every initiative, with a passion for community pharmacy and community health.

Michael Gross, Sales Director
Sales Director

Michael Gross

A proven track record from securing contracts with Fortune 500 clients to scaling digital marketing agencies. Michael leads sales with a strategic approach and dedication to excellence.

Grace Win, Sr. Agency Project Manager
Sr. Agency Project Manager

Grace Win

Grace runs project delivery across the agency. Scoping, timelines, resourcing, and weekly reporting on every active engagement.

Andrea Paterson, Sr. Website Designer
Sr. Website Designer

Andrea Paterson

Andrea pairs creative flair with technical proficiency, translating concepts into visually striking websites tuned to client needs.

Our network

Pharmacies we grow. Industry partners we connect.

Pharmacies
SoWal Compounding Parkway Pharmacy RAMS Pharmacy Hopkins Pharmacy Pharmacy at the Reef Potter Drugs ICP Folsom Avant Pharmacy
Industry partners
MannKind Wellgistics Capital Drug Outcomes Biolyte InfoWerks DataScan RMS
Executive credibility

Our advisory board.

Pharmacy owners, clinical leaders, legal counsel, trade publishers, and industry consultants who guide the work.

Kris Rhea
Kris Rhea
Chairperson · Director of Business Development, Pharmacy Marketplace
Leanne Haley-Brown, PharmD
Leanne Haley-Brown, PharmD
Vice Chair · Clinical Director, IPS Pharmacy
Husam Hamoush, PharmD
Husam Hamoush, PharmD
Secretary · Owner & Pharmacist-in-Charge, Stonebriar Pharmacy
Todd Eury
Todd Eury
Member · CEO & Publisher, Pharmacy Podcast Network
Darshan Kulkarni, PharmD, Esq.
Darshan Kulkarni, PharmD, Esq.
Member · Managing Attorney, Kulkarni Law Firm
Ben Coakley
Ben Coakley
Member · Managing Partner, Waypoint

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