top of page
ABOUT US
Apovia provides
a range of pharmacy management services to Covered Entities. Our customers include patients, payers, and 340B Pharmacy Program eligible Covered Entities.
But you already knew that.
So, to the right you will see a video instead that demonstrates what we are all about.
Who are we
A key differentiator of Apovia is its ability to effectively collaborate with its customers to help identify potential revenue streams through comprehensive data analytics and to problem solve solutions on how to take advantage of financial opportunities.
Apovia aligns its goals and objectives with customers, by prioritizing patients & providing state-of-the-art clinical pharmacy services.
Apovia being the healthcare industry experts provide pharmaceutical services in hospital by their on site pharmacy.
The Apovia Management and Board of Directors have a wealth of pharmacy and general healthcare business expertise that has enabled us to complement its state-of-the-art pharmacy services with effective value-added services. Some of Apovia key value added services include the following:
STEPS
1
Data Analytics
To identify both, cost savings and revenue opportunities, for payers, 340B Pharmacy eligible covered entities and pharmaceutical manufacturers.
2
Operational Pull through Expertise
Set up and coordinate Operations to optimize identified financial opportunities.
3
Follow through Tracking
Provide customized financial performance reports to customers regarding cost saving and revenue generating programs.
_edited.png)
.png)
LEADERSHIP
Apovia's leadership has a broad and in-depth healthcare expertise
in pharmaceutical care services and other allied healthcare areas. Apovia's leadership provides strategic guidance and an oversight function that supports its operations and strategic business growth.
Emmanuel Nyarko, MS, RPh
Chief Pharmacy Officer
Mr. Nyarko is the Chief Pharmacy Officer at Apovia. He is responsible for the continued growth and development of pharmacy operations, ensuring the delivery of the highest level of service to the patients we serve. Prior to this role, Mr. Nyarko served as the Pharmacy Director for Acro Pharmaceutical Services and Synergy Rx Express Pharmacy where he had oversight for the planning, implementing, and overseeing of the day-to-day operations of the pharmacies.
Mr. Nyarko received his BS in Pharmacy from SUNY at Buffalo, N.Y, and his M.S. in Industrial Pharmacy from Long Island University in New York.
Mr. Nyarko is the Chief Pharmacy Officer at Apovia. He is responsible for the continued growth and development of pharmacy operations, ensuring the delivery of the highest level of service to the patients we serve. Prior to this role, Mr. Nyarko served as the Pharmacy Director for Acro Pharmaceutical Services and Synergy Rx Express Pharmacy where he had oversight for the planning, implementing, and overseeing of the day-to-day operations of the pharmacies.
Mr. Nyarko received his BS in Pharmacy from SUNY at Buffalo, N.Y, and his M.S. in Industrial Pharmacy from Long Island University in New York.
Dr. David Coury, PharmD, RPh
Vice President of Pharmacy Development
As Vice President of Pharmacy Development at Apovia, Dr. Coury is leveraging over 20 years of professional pharmacy experience to lead the company’s continued vertical and horizontal business expansion. Notably, Dr. Coury has over nine years in heading the business development activities of a specialty pharmacy and 18 years in fostering business collaborations with pharmaceutical manufacturers, payers, and specialty pharmacies. Prior to his current position, Dr. Coury was the Vice President of Business Development at Acro Pharmaceutical Services (Acro) where he managed the business development initiatives for nine years.
Before working at Acro, Dr. Coury worked as a Medical Science Liaison for Jerini US, a biotech company that specialized in peptide-based medications. He also worked eight and a half years for the pharmacy benefit manager, PerformRx with his last role serving as the Manager of Specialty Drug Clinical Programs where he was primarily responsible for managing the formulary and medical coverage policies for specialty medications. Other positions have included working four years as a clinical and ICU hospital pharmacist and 3 years in providing long-term care pharmacy consulting services.
Education: Temple University School of Pharmacy - Doctor of Pharmacy Degree; Philadelphia College of Pharmacy - Bachelor of Science Pharmacy; Alvernia College - Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry.
As Vice President of Pharmacy Development at Apovia, Dr. Coury is leveraging over 20 years of professional pharmacy experience to lead the company’s continued vertical and horizontal business expansion. Notably, Dr. Coury has over nine years in heading the business development activities of a specialty pharmacy and 18 years in fostering business collaborations with pharmaceutical manufacturers, payers, and specialty pharmacies. Prior to his current position, Dr. Coury was the Vice President of Business Development at Acro Pharmaceutical Services (Acro) where he managed the business development initiatives for nine years.
Before working at Acro, Dr. Coury worked as a Medical Science Liaison for Jerini US, a biotech company that specialized in peptide-based medications. He also worked eight and a half years for the pharmacy benefit manager, PerformRx with his last role serving as the Manager of Specialty Drug Clinical Programs where he was primarily responsible for managing the formulary and medical coverage policies for specialty medications. Other positions have included working four years as a clinical and ICU hospital pharmacist and 3 years in providing long-term care pharmacy consulting services.
Education: Temple University School of Pharmacy - Doctor of Pharmacy Degree; Philadelphia College of Pharmacy - Bachelor of Science Pharmacy; Alvernia College - Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry.
Arshad Hussain, PMP
Chief Information Officer
Arshad has over 25 years of experience in the IT industry, of which 15 years have been in senior leadership positions in the healthcare domain (Specialty Pharmacies, Utilization/Population Management, and Provider Systems). Arshad is immensely passionate about innovations in healthcare and stays curious about technological trends in healthcare management that gives him the unique ability in bridging the gap between healthcare domain and the IT team to create and deliver impactful business deliverables.
Arshad has over 25 years of experience in the IT industry, of which 15 years have been in senior leadership positions in the healthcare domain (Specialty Pharmacies, Utilization/Population Management, and Provider Systems). Arshad is immensely passionate about innovations in healthcare and stays curious about technological trends in healthcare management that gives him the unique ability in bridging the gap between healthcare domain and the IT team to create and deliver impactful business deliverables.
Dr. Yuriy Sapir, PharmD, RPh
Director of Retail Pharmacy
Dr. Sapir is the Director of Pharmacy Operations at Apovia. Dr. Sapir manages all of Apovia's retail operations and ensures the pharmacies are focusing on company priorities, policies, and procedures. In addition, he assists the Pharmacists-in-Charge with the implementation of its clinical and claims processing systems to meet URAC accreditation standards for Specialty Pharmacy. Dr. Sapir continues to be a vital leader in the Specialty Pharmacy’s day-to-day operations. Dr. Sapir comes from a rich independent pharmacy background stemming from New York City. Dr. Sapir is impassioned with forward-thinking about new solutions that can improve the workflow and ultimate success of a thriving pharmacy. Dr. Sapir received his Doctor of Pharmacy in 2011 at the
Arnold & Marie Schwartz College of Pharmacy, Long Island University and has received an American Academy of HIV Medicine Pharmacist certification (AAHIVP) in 2018. Dr. Sapir has also become a 340B Apexus Certified Expert (ACE) by completing the Apexus Advanced 340B Operations Certificate Program in March 2021.
Dr. Sapir is the Director of Pharmacy Operations at Apovia. Dr. Sapir manages all of Apovia's retail operations and ensures the pharmacies are focusing on company priorities, policies, and procedures. In addition, he assists the Pharmacists-in-Charge with the implementation of its clinical and claims processing systems to meet URAC accreditation standards for Specialty Pharmacy. Dr. Sapir continues to be a vital leader in the Specialty Pharmacy’s day-to-day operations. Dr. Sapir comes from a rich independent pharmacy background stemming from New York City. Dr. Sapir is impassioned with forward-thinking about new solutions that can improve the workflow and ultimate success of a thriving pharmacy. Dr. Sapir received his Doctor of Pharmacy in 2011 at the
Arnold & Marie Schwartz College of Pharmacy, Long Island University and has received an American Academy of HIV Medicine Pharmacist certification (AAHIVP) in 2018. Dr. Sapir has also become a 340B Apexus Certified Expert (ACE) by completing the Apexus Advanced 340B Operations Certificate Program in March 2021.
Dr. David Kennedy, PharmD, RPh
Manager of Clinical Programs
Dr. Kennedy is the Manager of Clinical Programs at Apovia, Specialty Pharmacy. His primary role involves assessing patients at their physician appointments and educating them about the services provided by our Specialty Pharmacy. He also educates Healthcare Providers about our pharmacy services through client in-services and involvement in various clinic provider meetings. Dr. Kennedy has been working in the independent retail pharmacy setting for about 6 years and became a licensed Pharmacist in November 2018. He received his Doctor of Pharmacy at the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy. Dr. Kennedy has a strong passion and interest in developing strong provider and patient relationships to provide excellent collaborative pharmaceutical patient care.
Dr. Kennedy is the Manager of Clinical Programs at Apovia, Specialty Pharmacy. His primary role involves assessing patients at their physician appointments and educating them about the services provided by our Specialty Pharmacy. He also educates Healthcare Providers about our pharmacy services through client in-services and involvement in various clinic provider meetings. Dr. Kennedy has been working in the independent retail pharmacy setting for about 6 years and became a licensed Pharmacist in November 2018. He received his Doctor of Pharmacy at the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy. Dr. Kennedy has a strong passion and interest in developing strong provider and patient relationships to provide excellent collaborative pharmaceutical patient care.
Dr. Mindy Au, PharmD
Manager, Specialty Pharmacy
Dr. Au is the Manager of Apovia Specialty Pharmacy. Currently, she works alongside Dr. Cruz to assist in workflow and internal operations of Specialty Pharmacy. Prior to this position, she was a Pharmacist-in-Charge from July 2018 to February 2020. Dr. Au has a strong background working in retail pharmacy from her 2 years of experience as a pharmacy technician at Parkway Pharmacy and 5 years of experience with CVS pharmacy as an intern, staff pharmacist, and Pharmacist-in-Charge. She obtained her Doctorate of Pharmacy degree from the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy in 2016.
Dr. Au is the Manager of Apovia Specialty Pharmacy. Currently, she works alongside Dr. Cruz to assist in workflow and internal operations of Specialty Pharmacy. Prior to this position, she was a Pharmacist-in-Charge from July 2018 to February 2020. Dr. Au has a strong background working in retail pharmacy from her 2 years of experience as a pharmacy technician at Parkway Pharmacy and 5 years of experience with CVS pharmacy as an intern, staff pharmacist, and Pharmacist-in-Charge. She obtained her Doctorate of Pharmacy degree from the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy in 2016.
Mesbah Uddin
Senior Marketing Manager
In his role as Senior Marketing Manager, Mesbah oversees the creative direction and brand strategy for all of Apovia's client and patient-facing marketing touchpoints. Over the last two and a half years, Mesbah has led the ideation, planning, and execution of numerous marketing campaigns to support Apovia's 3x growth period that culminated in the company being recognized in the top 20th percentile of the 2021 Inc. 5000 list.
A Gates Millennium Scholar and an Opportunity Network Fellow, Mesbah graduated from Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service with a concentration in Culture and Politics. Mesbah's storytelling is inspired by his multicultural background and his marketing strategies are informed by an interdisciplinary educational and professional background that spans international relations, law, entertainment, and advertising.
In his role as Senior Marketing Manager, Mesbah oversees the creative direction and brand strategy for all of Apovia's client and patient-facing marketing touchpoints. Over the last two and a half years, Mesbah has led the ideation, planning, and execution of numerous marketing campaigns to support Apovia's 3x growth period that culminated in the company being recognized in the top 20th percentile of the 2021 Inc. 5000 list.
A Gates Millennium Scholar and an Opportunity Network Fellow, Mesbah graduated from Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service with a concentration in Culture and Politics. Mesbah's storytelling is inspired by his multicultural background and his marketing strategies are informed by an interdisciplinary educational and professional background that spans international relations, law, entertainment, and advertising.
Dr. Erik Ojeda, PharmD
Pharmacist-in-Charge
Dr. Ojeda is a Pharmacist-in-Charge at Apovia. As a Pharmacist-in-Charge, he oversees the pharmacy team providing services to patients located around Northeast Philadelphia. Prior to this position, he worked at CVS throughout pharmacy school and after graduation. He obtained a Doctorate of Pharmacy degree from the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy in 2016.
Dr. Ojeda is a Pharmacist-in-Charge at Apovia. As a Pharmacist-in-Charge, he oversees the pharmacy team providing services to patients located around Northeast Philadelphia. Prior to this position, he worked at CVS throughout pharmacy school and after graduation. He obtained a Doctorate of Pharmacy degree from the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy in 2016.
Dr. Robert Ramsey, PharmD, RPh
Pharmacist-in-Charge
As a Pharmacist-in-Charge, Dr. Ramsey is responsible for the daily pharmacy operations and for serving clients. A native of Philadelphia, he is a 2006 graduate of the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science at USP. Dr. Ramsey brings over 20 years of pharmacy experience to Apovia as he has fulfilled various roles within the pharmacy profession since 1996. Prior to this position Dr. Ramsey was a staff pharmacist with Cardinal Health in New Jersey. Additionally, Dr. Ramsey worked as a pharmacy manager for Rite Aid Corporation for 11 years. His passions including traveling, guitar, and an almost unhealthy obsession with the game show Jeopardy. His lifelong goal is to appear on the show and win enough money to retire at a young age.
As a Pharmacist-in-Charge, Dr. Ramsey is responsible for the daily pharmacy operations and for serving clients. A native of Philadelphia, he is a 2006 graduate of the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science at USP. Dr. Ramsey brings over 20 years of pharmacy experience to Apovia as he has fulfilled various roles within the pharmacy profession since 1996. Prior to this position Dr. Ramsey was a staff pharmacist with Cardinal Health in New Jersey. Additionally, Dr. Ramsey worked as a pharmacy manager for Rite Aid Corporation for 11 years. His passions including traveling, guitar, and an almost unhealthy obsession with the game show Jeopardy. His lifelong goal is to appear on the show and win enough money to retire at a young age.
Dr. Anthony Aggrey, PharmD
Pharmacist-in-Charge
Dr. Aggrey graduated from the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine School of Pharmacy in 2018. He is currently a Pharmacist-in-Charge at Apovia. With this career, he seeks to make sure that patients receive safe, appropriate, and effective drug therapy.
Dr. Aggrey graduated from the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine School of Pharmacy in 2018. He is currently a Pharmacist-in-Charge at Apovia. With this career, he seeks to make sure that patients receive safe, appropriate, and effective drug therapy.
Dr. Chris Kobeski, PharmD
Pharmacist-in-Charge
Dr. Kobeski graduated from the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy in December of 2007. While in school she worked as an intern at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh and continued to practice as a staff pharmacist after graduation. She then went on to become the Pharmacist in Charge at a pharmacy in Virginia caring for the patients of her local community services board specializing in mental health care and serving several local group homes for over 5 years. Her primary focuses in her practice are community outreach, provider relationships, and medication adherence. Outside of pharmacy, Dr. Kobeski enjoys spending time with her family exploring outdoor trails, watching movies, and trying new cuisines.
Dr. Kobeski graduated from the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy in December of 2007. While in school she worked as an intern at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh and continued to practice as a staff pharmacist after graduation. She then went on to become the Pharmacist in Charge at a pharmacy in Virginia caring for the patients of her local community services board specializing in mental health care and serving several local group homes for over 5 years. Her primary focuses in her practice are community outreach, provider relationships, and medication adherence. Outside of pharmacy, Dr. Kobeski enjoys spending time with her family exploring outdoor trails, watching movies, and trying new cuisines.
Dr. Alan Lu, PharmD
Pharmacist-in-Charge
Dr. Lu joined Apovia as a Pharmacist-in-Charge after staffing and managing at an independent pharmacy in South Philadelphia for 3 years. He interned at Rite Aid and upon graduating Temple University in 2016, he staffed in Camden to begin passionately serving underserved communities. Dr. Lu is an avid Philadelphia 76ers fan with season tickets since 2014 and enjoys studying chess in his free time.
Dr. Lu joined Apovia as a Pharmacist-in-Charge after staffing and managing at an independent pharmacy in South Philadelphia for 3 years. He interned at Rite Aid and upon graduating Temple University in 2016, he staffed in Camden to begin passionately serving underserved communities. Dr. Lu is an avid Philadelphia 76ers fan with season tickets since 2014 and enjoys studying chess in his free time.
Dr. Joseph Adamovicz, PharmD
Pharmacist-in-Charge
Dr. Adamovicz is a pharmacist working in both the Apovia retail and specialty locations. He obtained his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Temple University in 2015. Dr. Adamovicz joins Apovia with 5 years of experience in retail and independent pharmacy, including over 3 years of management at a 340B pharmacy in an FQHC setting. He is passionate about delivering exceptional patient care and maintaining critical relationships with prescribers in order to help the community and pharmacy thrive."
Dr. Adamovicz is a pharmacist working in both the Apovia retail and specialty locations. He obtained his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Temple University in 2015. Dr. Adamovicz joins Apovia with 5 years of experience in retail and independent pharmacy, including over 3 years of management at a 340B pharmacy in an FQHC setting. He is passionate about delivering exceptional patient care and maintaining critical relationships with prescribers in order to help the community and pharmacy thrive."
Dr. Sowon Yoon, PharmD, RPh
Compliance Officer
Dr. Yoon joined Apovia as a hybrid pharmacist and works at both the specialty pharmacy as well as the retail locations. She assists Dr. Cruz to ensure that Apovia follows all pharmacy regulatory authorities, state and federal laws, regulations, guidelines, and best practices.
Dr. Yoon earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree at Temple University in 2012. She worked in a compounding pharmacy for 4 years as the Pharmacist-in-Charge where she gained extensive knowledge of rules and regulations surrounding pharmacy practice and multi-state pharmacy operations. She also practiced at retail pharmacies for 3 years, including CVS and Shoprite.
Dr. Yoon joined Apovia as a hybrid pharmacist and works at both the specialty pharmacy as well as the retail locations. She assists Dr. Cruz to ensure that Apovia follows all pharmacy regulatory authorities, state and federal laws, regulations, guidelines, and best practices.
Dr. Yoon earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree at Temple University in 2012. She worked in a compounding pharmacy for 4 years as the Pharmacist-in-Charge where she gained extensive knowledge of rules and regulations surrounding pharmacy practice and multi-state pharmacy operations. She also practiced at retail pharmacies for 3 years, including CVS and Shoprite.
Dr. Adam Fanelle, PharmD
Operations Manager
Dr. Fanelle is a hybrid pharmacist at Apovia, working both at the specialty pharmacy and onsite locations. In his current role, he is working with management to optimize workflow to best serve our patients. In 2009, Dr. Fanelle began his pharmacy career as an intern for a retail pharmacy and eventually progressed to pharmacy manager. He obtained a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences in 2014.
Dr. Fanelle is a hybrid pharmacist at Apovia, working both at the specialty pharmacy and onsite locations. In his current role, he is working with management to optimize workflow to best serve our patients. In 2009, Dr. Fanelle began his pharmacy career as an intern for a retail pharmacy and eventually progressed to pharmacy manager. He obtained a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences in 2014.
Dr. Vernika Neal, PharmD
Pharmacist-in-Charge
Dr. Vernika Neal is a Pennsylvania licensed pharmacist with over 15 years of experience in providing and managing pharmacy services. Dr. Neal has previously worked as staff pharmacist at Pathmark Stores and Shoprite, and administered Covid-19 vaccines at CVS, thus bringing with her a wealth of retail pharmacy management experience. Dr. Neal is excited to use her experience in customer satisfaction and multi-team workflow management to serve the unique needs of Apovia patient populations. Dr. Neal received her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Temple University in 2006.
Dr. Vernika Neal is a Pennsylvania licensed pharmacist with over 15 years of experience in providing and managing pharmacy services. Dr. Neal has previously worked as staff pharmacist at Pathmark Stores and Shoprite, and administered Covid-19 vaccines at CVS, thus bringing with her a wealth of retail pharmacy management experience. Dr. Neal is excited to use her experience in customer satisfaction and multi-team workflow management to serve the unique needs of Apovia patient populations. Dr. Neal received her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Temple University in 2006.
Dr. Charles Ng, PharmD, MBA
Pharmacist-in-Charge
Dr. Ng is currently the Pharmacist-in-Charge at Apovia. Prior to Apovia, he was the pharmacy manager at Empire Professional Pharmacy & Medical Equipment, an independent pharmacy in Baltimore. Dr. Ng is passionate about workflow optimization and growing pharmacies. He obtained his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy and his MBA at the University of Baltimore in 2017. In his free time, he loves to cook, eat, and travel!
Dr. Ng is currently the Pharmacist-in-Charge at Apovia. Prior to Apovia, he was the pharmacy manager at Empire Professional Pharmacy & Medical Equipment, an independent pharmacy in Baltimore. Dr. Ng is passionate about workflow optimization and growing pharmacies. He obtained his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy and his MBA at the University of Baltimore in 2017. In his free time, he loves to cook, eat, and travel!
management
Contact Us
bottom of page