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Advancing Healthcare Accessibility: Point-of-Care Testing in Independent Pharmacies

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It allows for quicker and more convenient access to essential diagnostic tests within the community pharmacy setting. Enables Patient-Centric Care Point-of-Care Testing (POCT) offers several advantages for patients. Patients can receive immediate results and consultations, reducing the anxiety associated with waiting for test results.

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5 Ways to Better Counsel Patients with Cancer at Your Pharmacy

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New cancer cases diagnosed annually in US Cancer deaths in US in 2022 As many community pharmacies are taking on a more patient-centered approach in recent years, pharmacists have an opportunity to better incorporate cancer management initiatives into their practice.