Digital Pharmacist

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

The Medicare Open Enrollment period for 2024 is quickly approaching – this is a critical time for both your patients and your pharmacy. Below is a breakdown of what you need to be aware of when assisting patients with 2024 open enrollments, as well as a few tips on how your pharmacy can prepare for this busy time at the pharmacy.

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Digital Pharmacist

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Pharmacy Week is almost here and what an exciting time is it! Pharmacy Week takes place during the 3 rd week of October each year. No better time to celebrate your pharmacy teams and their impact as well as your incredible patients than Pharmacy Week. . Pharmacy Week dates back to 1925, when Robert J.

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IDStewardship

MAY 12, 2023

In this article five tips for incoming PGY2 pharmacy residents is provided. BCPS, BCIDP Article posted: 12 May 2023 The ASHP pharmacy residency match phases 1 and 2 have come to a close. To help support our future pharmacy specialists, the following five tips for for incoming PGY2 residents are provided… 1.

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Digital Pharmacist

APRIL 10, 2023

In today’s blog, we will discuss stressors for pharmacists and ways we can help to mitigate them. % In today’s blog, we will discuss stressors for pharmacists and ways we can help to mitigate them. In today’s blog, we will discuss stressors for pharmacists and ways we can help to mitigate them.

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Digital Pharmacist

JULY 31, 2023

To boost your pharmacy’s storefront sales, the best place to start is by understanding the importance of pharmacy marketing and making sure you are taking the necessary steps to optimize your front-end sales. By following these tips, you can take your pharmacy’s front-end sales to the next level.

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Oswald's

JANUARY 4, 2024

While my Grandmother, Grandpa Oswald’s Granddaughter, wasn’t born until 1933,… The post A Message From Alex January 2024 appeared first on Oswald's Pharmacy. When working on our plans for 2024, I wondered what my great-great-grandpa Louis Oswald was up to back in 1924.

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indispensable health

AUGUST 14, 2023

One pivotal collaboration exists between the hospital president or administrator and the director of the pharmacy. In this blog, we delve into the significance of being organized and having a clear agenda for guiding routine meetings between these two critical roles within a healthcare institution.

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Digital Pharmacist

MAY 25, 2023

Each year, in the United States alone, 7,000 to 9,000 people die as a result of a medication error By prioritizing patient safety and adopting proactive measures, pharmacies can significantly reduce medication errors – saving lives in the process. Medication errors have the potential to occur frequently and when we least expect them.

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Oswald's

AUGUST 1, 2023

If not, we still have plenty of deeply discounted merchandise located in the… The post A Message From Alex August 2023 appeared first on Oswald's Pharmacy. We had a great Sidewalk Sale this past July, I hope you were able to stop by.

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Prescribe Wellness

DECEMBER 9, 2022

It’s likely no exception for your pharmacy. Ways to Get Your Pharmacy and Patients Ready for Flu Season. Engage With Your Patients, Both In and Out of Your Pharmacy. The flu season is often one of healthcare providers’ busiest times of the year. Common Flu Season FAQs. The most popular questions include things like: 1.

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Oswald's

JUNE 30, 2023

I… The post A Message From Alex July 2023 appeared first on Oswald's Pharmacy. Last month on June 8th Oswald’s expanded to a second location for the first time since 1875! Well not entirely the first time, but we’ll get to that later.

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Oswald's

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Every holiday season I’m reminded how hard our team works to curate a gift, toy, and candy selection second to none in the pharmacy space. The Holidays at Oswald’s During… The post A Message From Alex February 2023 appeared first on Oswald's Pharmacy. But our team sure does it.

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Oswald's

MARCH 1, 2023

With prescription reimbursements so low, and the costs of being an independent pharmacy in 2023 not getting any less expensive, we’ve put up a donation box to help offset our free delivery costs. I appreciate all of our customers who… The post A Message From Alex March 2023 appeared first on Oswald's Pharmacy.

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Oswald's

MARCH 1, 2023

With prescription reimbursements so low, and the costs of being an independent pharmacy in 2023 not getting any less expensive, we’ve put up a donation box to help offset our free delivery costs. I appreciate all of our customers who… The post A Message From Alex May 2023 appeared first on Oswald's Pharmacy.

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Digital Pharmacist

OCTOBER 5, 2022

The Medicare Open Enrollment period for 2023 is quickly approaching – this is a critical time for both your patients and your pharmacy. Below are a few tips on how your pharmacy can prepare for the upcoming enrollment period. Your Pharmacy’s Role During Open Enrollment. About Medicare Open Enrollment 2023.

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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. A generic message will often be ignored.

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Oswald's

JANUARY 2, 2023

January 1st, 2023 marks the beginning of my third year running the ol’ family pharmacy here in Naperville. Thanks to our Operations Manager Karen for creating the wonderful collage of our team… The post A Message From Alex January 2023 appeared first on Oswald's Pharmacy.

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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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Oswald's

MAY 2, 2023

… The post A Message From Alex May 2023 appeared first on Oswald's Pharmacy. Mother’s Day is just around the corner. Have you even thought about what to get Mom this year? I sure have–our gift buyers brought in some amazing products this year.…

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DiversifyRx

AUGUST 19, 2022

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Pharmacy Profit Summit 2022! In this blog, we will cover some of the highlights of the summit speakers and how you can learn more about them! In this blog, we will cover some of the highlights of the summit speakers and how you can learn more about them! Our event did sell out.

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Oswald's

APRIL 1, 2023

That being said, our gift & toy… The post A Message From Alex April 2023 appeared first on Oswald's Pharmacy. That being said, our gift & toy… The post A Message From Alex April 2023 appeared first on Oswald's Pharmacy. I’m in no way opposed to screen time for kids.

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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. Medication adherence plays a pivotal role in managing heart-related issues and preventing complications.

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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. Medication adherence plays a pivotal role in managing heart-related issues and preventing complications.

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Oswald's

OCTOBER 4, 2022

My wife Jenna and I had a fire and cooked chili and roasted marshmallows over… The post A Message From Alex October 2022 appeared first on Oswald's Pharmacy. With the autumnal equinox taking place on September 22nd, the weather decided to play its part! Just the day before on the 21st we had a high of 85 degrees.

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Oswald's

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

I appreciate our customers’ understanding of the hours change, as… The post A Message From Alex September 2022 appeared first on Oswald's Pharmacy. I appreciate our customers’ understanding of the hours change, as… The post A Message From Alex September 2022 appeared first on Oswald's Pharmacy.

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IDStewardship

DECEMBER 26, 2022

5 Important Things To Know About Social Media As A Resource For Pharmacy Residency Recruitment – For Both Candidates And Programs . Dessert Before Dinner: How To Sweeten Up Pharmacy Topic Discussions For Your Learners. Get Amp’ed For Updates On AmpC Harboring Bacteria – 22,000 reads. EDITOR’S CHOICE: BEST ARTICLE OF 2022.

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Blog: Ask a Student Pharmacist

JULY 27, 2023

Networking & Personal Branding eomizowh Thu, 07/27/2023 - 16:44 Establishing a network of professionals with whom you can connect provides opportunities to learn more about pharmacy careers. Use the Personal Branding Worksheet to craft a message and highlight the important points you want to share with any networking contact.

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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 5, 2023

Diverse Voices in Quality is a PQA blog series that showcases the successful career paths and experiences of medication use quality professionals from diverse groups at PQA member organizations. I have a background in pharmacy. After my bachelor's in pharmacy, I decided to pursue a doctorate in health outcomes research.

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Omnicell

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

Some drug manufacturers have unilaterally stopped providing 340B discounts to contract pharmacy partners, cutting off a vital benefit that safety net providers depend upon to continue their mission of providing care to all patients, regardless of ability to pay. Now, the program faces its greatest existential threat in over two decades.

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The Happy PharmD

APRIL 26, 2023

This was even before I became a pharmacy manager. It was just me and the pharmacy tech working that evening. I have been in hospital pharmacy management for over thirty years. In a few moments the resident and the nursing supervisor came to the pharmacy. I was a staff pharmacist working in my first hospital.

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The Physician Pharmacist

OCTOBER 27, 2023

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! Here's a featured episode below!

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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. I started putting together a weekly list of drug shortages when I was in my first hospital in the early 1980s.

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Digital Pharmacist

JUNE 23, 2022

Summer is a great time to educate your community about different health topics that arise more frequently this time of year at your pharmacy. We’ve compiled a few topics within this blog post to help you ensure your patients have a healthy and safe summer season. Insect Bite/ Sting Prevention & Treatment at Your Pharmacy .

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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 Physician Pharmacist

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Tess Calcagno, a remarkable individual who has journeyed from the realm of pharmacy to the challenging world of medical school. In this candid conversation, Dr. Calcagno reflects on her unique experiences, drawing parallels between her prior pharmacy education and her current pursuit of becoming a medical doctor. ️

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