Omnicell

JANUARY 10, 2023

Bureau of Labor estimates there will be 43,000 pharmacist and pharmacy technician job openings each year through this decade. Our teams of certified experts work alongside our customers, at every turn – from medication management strategy to execution and beyond – to ensure ongoing customer success.

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Digital Pharmacist

DECEMBER 22, 2023

The role of community pharmacies has seen significant shifts in recent years prompting a need for a proactive approach to meet evolving patient expectations. In this blog, we’ll explore the pharmacy trends shaping the industry in the coming year, providing insights to help your business thrive in the face of these transformations.

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Omnicell

JANUARY 10, 2023

Baptist Health, the largest healthcare system serving central Alabama, experienced the benefits firsthand of the power pharmacy data intelligence systems can deliver. To confront these challenges, Baptist Health pharmacy leaders sought a holistic, systematic approach to inventory management. And costly.

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Hospital Pharmacy Europe

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

In November 2022, London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust embarked on a person-centred care pilot that has changed the face of their pharmacy practice for the better. You’d be hard-pressed to find a pharmacist or pharmacy technician who doesn’t strive to underpin their practice with person-centred care.

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Digital Pharmacist

MARCH 26, 2024

In this blog, we’ll explore how pharmacists can adopt a more holistic approach to enhance patient outcomes and satisfaction. Benefits of a Pharmacy Adding Functional Services There are numerous benefits for both the pharmacy and patient to adding functional medicine to your pharmacy. What is Functional Medicine?

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Omnicell

JANUARY 10, 2023

DiCubellis, RPh, MPH Senior Director of Pharmacy Services for the University of Maryland Medical System and Senior Director of Pharmacy, University of Maryland Medical Center Healthcare systems are under increasing pressure to ensure IV solutions are prepared safely and accurately while adhering to increasingly stringent regulations.

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Omnicell

JANUARY 10, 2023

Kristen Dowd Director, Pharmacy Management Services, Omnicell If the 2022 NASP (National Association of Specialty Pharmacy) Annual Meeting and Expo is any indication, we are approaching a time when specialty pharmacy simply becomes pharmacy – when complex, high-touch biologics become nearly as ubiquitous as their broad-spectrum counterparts.

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Omnicell

JANUARY 10, 2023

Arpit Mehta Director of Pharmacy, Allegheny General Hospital Like many health systems, we at Allegheny Health Network have been challenged by the cost, compliance, and complexity of compounding sterile products (CSPs). I recently shared our experience in establishing an in-house sterile compounding program on The Future of Pharmacy Podcast.

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DiversifyRx

MARCH 22, 2024

This is why independent pharmacies should focus more on targeted marketing. Independent pharmacy owners face the challenge of staying profitable while maintaining the personal touch that sets them apart. Targeted marketing will help your pharmacy grow these alternative revenues.

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Omnicell

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

Jim Garretson VP, Platform & Omnicell One, Omnicell Can you imagine having improved visibility across your pharmacy operation? What if critical operational data, such as early detection of potential inventory excess, medication transactions and movement, and pharmacy technician activity, could be tracked and reviewed?

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PQA

DECEMBER 20, 2023

This guest blog is one in a series by sponsors of the 2023 PQA Leadership Summit on elevating clinical quality assurance. This idea of AI enhancing human skills, particularly in pharmacy and MTM, is a crucial lesson we gained from this experience.

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Blog: Ask a Student Pharmacist

JULY 27, 2023

My name is Susan LeBlanc and I am the Career Services Coordinator in the College of Pharmacy, and your career coach. As a career coach, I am here to help you navigate your career journey from the day you start your program through graduation and beyond.

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PQA

MARCH 24, 2023

The Specialty Pharmacy Prescription Abandonment Rate Measure Development TEP will define a measure around primary abandonment rate of specialty pharmacy prescriptions. The Specialty Pharmacy Prescription Abandonment Rate Measure Development TEP will define a measure around primary abandonment rate of specialty pharmacy prescriptions.

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PDS Blog

AUGUST 2, 2021

As an independent pharmacy, your goal is to become a healthcare destination in your community. That means going far beyond dispensing. It means attracting patients that will stay with your pharmacy for the long-term. The post Extending the Patient Lifecycle in Your Pharmacy appeared first on Pharmacy Development Services.

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Omnicell

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

In fact, more than 95% of Americans live within just a few miles of a community pharmacy, which is one reason why pharmacies will be on the frontlines of administering the COVID-19 vaccine once it’s available.

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Omnicell

JANUARY 10, 2023

The vaccine rollout brings unique logistical challenges, especially for health system pharmacy as they need to manage inventory across multiple, diverse locations. The key to operational and cost efficiencies in the pharmacy supply chain starts with visibility. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention more than 18.4

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PQA

MARCH 28, 2024

Our members include community and specialty pharmacy organizations, pharmacists and other healthcare providers, pharmacies, health plans, pharmacy benefit managers, life sciences, technology vendors, government agencies, health information technology partners, researchers, accrediting organizations and academia.

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PQA

MARCH 27, 2024

Our members include community and specialty pharmacy organizations, pharmacists and other healthcare providers, pharmacies, health plans, pharmacy benefit managers, life sciences, technology vendors, government agencies, health information technology partners, researchers, accrediting organizations and academia.

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PQA

DECEMBER 15, 2022

There are several important policy issues that could impact pharmacists’ ability to positively affect the quality of care for patients through the use of pharmacy performance measures. PQA is developing a set of standard pharmacy performance measures suitable for assessing pharmacy performance and for use in value-based arrangements (VBAs).

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PQA

JULY 28, 2023

also highlight our members' perspectives on diabetes care, achieving the quintuple aim and transforming pharmacy care. This can support the broader implementation of standardized best practices and payment that rewards positive outcomes.PQA has launched a national initiative to advance MTM quality measurement. Learn more below.We

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PQA

JUNE 16, 2023

In a new viewpoint article from PQA, Merck and the University of Arizona College of Pharmacy, we present three reasons for new MTM quality measures and offer recommendations on next steps to achieve this. Additional medical services beyond vaccinations are becoming more routine at pharmacies.

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Digital Pharmacist

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

In this blog post, we will explore the significance of medication adherence in heart health and discuss the crucial role pharmacists play in supporting patients on their journey to cardiovascular wellness. Their expertise goes beyond dispensing medications; they are valuable partners in promoting heart health.

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Digital Pharmacist

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

In this blog post, we will explore the significance of medication adherence in heart health and discuss the crucial role pharmacists play in supporting patients on their journey to cardiovascular wellness. Their expertise goes beyond dispensing medications; they are valuable partners in promoting heart health.

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Fuld

JULY 27, 2021

retail pharmacies. But Amazon has sent shock waves through these incumbents’ corporate offices with its recent move into the healthcare market via PillPack, Amazon Pharmacy and Amazon Care. Forces Playing Out in the New Omni-Channel Retail Pharmacy Market.

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Omnicell

JANUARY 10, 2023

A dedicated 340B program manager can help you: Realize savings faster Most 340B third-party administrators (TPAs) have standard implementation processes that determine how long it will take to bring a new location or pharmacy live. In light of the bold contract pharmacy actions of 2020, this is an area that is becoming more critical.

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The Happy PharmD

JULY 27, 2022

There was a lot of mistrust between the doctors and my pharmacy in the early 1980s. But, there was another reason that my pharmacy didn’t have certain drugs. Thus, my pharmacy had its own drug shortage list. One that went well beyond the “official” drug shortages list. Imagine, first toilet paper and then baby food!

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The Physician Pharmacist

JANUARY 4, 2022

You may also be wondering how it compares to traditional undergraduate degrees or even other professional graduate programs like Pharmacy School. Unfortunately, there's no way to sugar coat it; medical school is hard. Of course becoming a doctor should be hard and our answer is likely one you had already anticipated.

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The Physician Pharmacist

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Dr. Berk's remarkable career in healthcare has been greatly influenced by his strong pharmacy roots, and in this episode, we dive deep into the keys to finding fulfillment in both pharmacy and medicine. ⚡️ For more resources to get started, check out some of our other blog post content!

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PQA

AUGUST 21, 2023

Learn more about them in this Q&A blog. Kyra Leonard, PharmD Kyra Leonard, PharmD, is the Executive Fellow at the Pharmacy Quality Alliance (PQA). A Columbus, Georgia native, Leonard completed her Doctor of Pharmacy coursework at the University of Georgia College of Pharmacy.

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The FDA Law Blog

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Palmer — The 2008 Ryan Haight Online Pharmacy Consumer Protection Act placed strict limits on online prescribing or the use of telemedicine encounters to prescribe controlled substances. 829(e); and 2) the modified registration requirement for online pharmacies. By Karla L. 21 U.S.C. § 21 U.S.C. § 21 U.S.C. § 802(54)(D)(i).

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The Physician Pharmacist

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Smith covers a wide array of topics that will resonate with aspiring medical professionals and pharmacy enthusiasts alike: Applying to Medical School as a Pharmacy Applicant : Discover the unique considerations and challenges that pharmacy applicants face when making the transition to medical school.

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The FDA Law Blog

MARCH 4, 2024

Given the disruptions in supply that have continued to occur even beyond the end of the pandemic crisis, it is not surprising that FDA has issued a draft guidance on this subject. Early notification can play a role in decreasing the impact and duration of such supply disruptions and product shortages.

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The Happy PharmD

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

By thinking with the end in mind, you can see beyond your current work routines and put things in the right perspective. In this webinar to get you started for the year, I will be sharing wisdom and lessons from our research in career development and positive psychology. Click here to book a free assessment with a coach.

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The FDA Law Blog

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Harm reduction programs typically aren’t medical clinics or pharmacies and would not hold any state licenses that would allow them to purchase prescription drugs; although, at least one state (Rhode Island ) has created a licensure category for harm reduction centers. plies for administration (e.g.,

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Pharmacy Is Right For Me

MARCH 21, 2024

Inspired by a father who paved the way as a director of pharmacy, Dr. Jason Vinson knew from an early age what he wanted to do. Yet, it wasn’t until he walked the halls of hospitals during his undergraduate years at the University of Michigan that the allure of pharmacy truly took root. It was also during the height of COVID.

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The FDA Law Blog

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

We previously blogged on FDA’s September 2022 guidance exempting and excluding specific naloxone transactions (e.g., We previously blogged on FDA’s September 2022 guidance exempting and excluding specific naloxone transactions (e.g., By Kalie E. However, FDA cannot unilaterally switch a product from prescription to OTC status.

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The FDA Law Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

We blogged on the 2016 guideline here in March 2016, and the proposed guideline here on March 18th). Houck — On November 4th, CDC issued its revised guideline on prescribing opioids for pain as an expansion and update of its 2016 CDC Opioid Prescribing Guideline. Dowell D, Ragan KR, Jones CM, Baldwin GT, Chou R., MMWR Recomm Rep 2022;71(No.

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