At just 25 years old, Josuah Tilus didn’t wait to make his mark on the industry. He bought his own pharmacy fresh out of school and has been redefining what it means to be an owner since. In this episode of Beyond the Scripts, Josuah shares his journey from pharmacy student to pharmacy owner at Chinook Pharmacy in Forks, WA. He opens up about his fast track to ownership: attending over 30 conferences in school, building a strategic network, and getting involved in professional organizations. 

Now, as a young owner in a tight-knit community, Josuah is updating operations, rolling out new software, and launching clinical services to tackle healthcare gaps in his rural community. If you’re curious about how to make big moves early in your career — or what it takes to own and innovate —, this episode is for you.  

00:00:00 - Introduction to Josuah Tilus 

00:01:25 - Josuah's timeline (graduation to pharmacy ownership) 

00:03:23 - The whirlwind process of buying the pharmacy 

00:07:34 - Educational journey and involvement 

00:15:57 - Advice for pharmacy students on balancing priorities 

00:30:50 - Moving from Florida to rural Forks, Washington 

00:46:21 - Implementing changes at the pharmacy 

00:53:11 - Future plans for clinical services  

Hosted By: Will Tuft | Director of Pharmacy Education & Engagement  

Guest: Josuah Tilus | Pharmacy Owner & Manager, Chinook Pharmacy & Variety 

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