Sundeep “Sunny” Thakrar, RPh

Sunny is an accomplished pharmacy leader with extensive experience across hospital, retail, specialty, mail-order, and compounding pharmacy practice. While his background spans multiple practice settings, his professional passion has become pharmaceutical compounding, where he has developed deep expertise in both sterile and non-sterile compounding and has dedicated his career to advancing quality, innovation, and personalized patient care in this specialized field. He has played a pivotal role in the development and implementation of compounding services for several pharmacies, establishing strong expertise in compounding operations, quality systems, and regulatory compliance.

Throughout his career, Sunny has actively participated in and completed numerous industry-specific training programs, seminars, and hands-on educational courses focused on pharmacy compounding, quality assurance, and state and federal regulatory requirements.

As Pharmacist-in-Charge (PIC) and Director of Pharmacy Operations, Sunny led the strategic development, innovation, and growth initiatives for CareFirst Specialty Pharmacy from its inception. He oversaw the design, construction, and operational implementation of the company's state-of-the-art 22,000-square-foot facility. Under his leadership, CareFirst Specialty Pharmacy established a strong culture centered on quality, compliance, patient care, and provider partnerships, growing from a startup operation into a highly respected organization with more than 65 team members.

In his role as PIC, Sunny is responsible for all aspects of pharmacy operations, including regulatory compliance, quality management, clinical services, staff development, and business operations. Under his direction, CareFirst Specialty Pharmacy successfully achieved and continues to maintain PCAB/ACHC (Pharmacy Compounding Accreditation Board/Accreditation Commission for Health Care) accreditation. The pharmacy has also secured licensure in all 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia, enabling nationwide service capabilities.

Sunny personally maintains pharmacist licensure in numerous states and remains committed to advancing the profession through education and mentorship. He serves as a preceptor for several schools of pharmacy, helping to train and develop future pharmacists. In addition, he is actively involved in both state and national pharmacy organizations and regularly participates in community outreach initiatives that support patient education, healthcare access, and professional development within the pharmacy community.