Academy of Independent Pharmacy (AIP)
Welcome to the home of the Academy of Independent Pharmacy, representing independent pharmacists in communities across the state.
AIP’s mission statement is to ensure the economic viability and security of independent pharmacy. Membership benefits include visits from our trained professional Member Service Representatives who provide additional program offerings to serve your needs.
AIP BOARD LEADERSHIP
Hugh Chancy, RPh, Chairman
Pete Nagel, RPh, Chairman-Elect
Scott Meeks, RPh, Immediate Past Chairman
Sarah Swinson, PharmD, Corresponding Secretary
AIP BOARD OF DIRECTORS
2025-2026
Kolby Brown, PharmD
Lucas Brown, PharmD
Andrew Holt, PharmD
Kim Kaminski, RPh
Amy Miller, RPh
Drew Pyrz, RPh
Edward Griffin Reynolds, PharmD
Tyler Young, PharmD
Tommy Sharpe, AIP Board Consultant
AIP STAFF
Jonathan Marquess, PharmD, CDCES, FAPhA
VP of AIP & Interim CEO of GPhA
Rhonda Bonner
Member Services Representative
Catherine Daniel
Member Services Representative
AIP NEWSLETTER ARCHIVE
AIP Links*
- American Pharmacists Association
- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
- E-Prescribing
- Georgia Drugs and Narcotics Agency
- Georgia State Board of Pharmacy
- National Community Pharmacists Association
- RxOwnership — pharmacy links
- Cardinal Health Independent Pharmacy Ownership
- Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH) – Medicaid, PeachCare for Kids, and
- SHBP
- Prior Authorization Reference Guide (DCH resource)
- PBM Watch & Complaint Form
Resources
- AIP Updated Bylaws (as of May 2021)
- AIP Pharmacy Resource Manual
- Richard Jackson article on selling a community pharmacy and setting up a junior partnership
- Establishing a Junior Partnership (coming soon)
- July 2018 Naloxone Standing Order
- Medicaid Pharmacy Manual
- Medicaid Statement of Participation
- Aetna Simplified MAC Appeals
- Audit Preparation Tips (coming soon)
- DME Medicare Learning Manual
- Georgia-specific dashboard regarding e-prescribing in the state
- Medicare Part D Fraud, Waste, and Abuse (FWA)
- Frequently Asked Questions
Partners
Specific contact information for all our partners is available by request at info@gpha.org or by contacting your MSR.
Endorsed Vendors
Wholesalers
*The links above are to sites that are created and maintained by other organizations. The Georgia Pharmacy Association Academy of Independent Pharmacy has included these links because we think that visitors to our site may find them of interest. However, GPhA AIP does not endorse the views expressed on these web sites, nor do we assume any liability for the accuracy, currency, or completeness of any information presented on these sites.