Maximizing Margins: Smart Purchasing Strategies for Adult Vaccines in 2026
 

 Amanda Pritchett

Speaker Information

Amanda Pritchett, MHA

Owner and Director

Vaccine Connect

Learning Objectives: 

  • Identify the adult vaccines currently recommended and available on the U.S. market
  • Compare vaccine pricing structures across suppliers and distribution channels
  • Analyze key factors that influence vaccine acquisition costs for independent pharmacies
  • Evaluate purchasing strategies that improve affordability and profitability
  • Outline the critical factors to consider when creating a cost-conscious vaccine purchasing strategy

 

 Description: 

Independent pharmacies face increasing pressure to balance patient access with rising vaccine costs. This session will provide a clear, practical roadmap for navigating today’s adult vaccine market while making smart, margin-boosting purchasing decisions. Attendees will explore current adult vaccine options, compare pricing dynamics across suppliers, and learn strategies to identify the most cost-effective opportunities. Designed specifically for North Carolina independent pharmacists, this presentation will deliver actionable insights that strengthen financial performance while supporting high-quality immunization services.
 
 

 


Members: FREE
Non-Members: $25.00


Date:Sunday, January 18
Time: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

ACPE accredited for 1.0-hour

 

2026 Planned Live Webinar Events

Check out our schedule of webinars for 2026 (Note: dates and titles are TBD, but topics have been determined)
January -  "Hit with Your Best Shot":  Navigating Vaccine Procurement Hurdles (for immunizers in our state, this will count as 1 or your 3 hrs required every 2 years to maintain certification)
February -  "Stayin' Alive":  Blood Thinners and Aging
March - "The Times They are a Changin' ": The Path To Full Practice Authority - Speaker: Penny Shelton
April - "Eat it! Eat it!": Using Food as Medicine
May - "Yesterday": Pharmacy History & What the Passage of Time Teaches Us 
June - Off for the NCAP annual Convention!  
July - "Come Together": Unlock the Power of Collaborative Practice
August - Transformers: Rise of Practice Heroes and Their Success Stories
September - "Let the Good Vibes Roll": Pharmacy Professionals' Wellbeing
October - Breaking Bad with Street Smarts: Drug Edition
November - Keep Your Brain in the Game:  Preventing Meningococcal Disease
December - Premium Fuel: Harnessing the Power of Nutrition with GLP-1 Therapies