Operating Cash Flow Question

The standard formula for OCF is:

OCF = Net Income + D&A - Increase in NWC

But this includes the effects of interest expenses through net income. Isn't interest a nonoperating expense, so it shouldn't affect OCF? Wouldn't it make more sense to also add back interest expense?

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