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The Value of a Medically Integrated Pharmacy to Maximize Cost Avoidance and Reduce Waste of Oral Oncolytic Medications

Pharmacy Times

This research shows the impactful interventions implemented within a medically integrated pharmacy (MIP) model, specifically focusing on how oncology-trained nurses can leverage comprehensive chart reviews and reassessments to identify discrepancies before medication dispensation, ultimately leading to substantial cost avoidance and waste reduction.

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9 ways pharmacy technician roles are changing

The Checkup by Singlecare

Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) expanded pharmacy technicians roles to include administering vaccines and point-of-care testing during the COVID-19 pandemic. That legislation has stuck since then, and it has received a positive response from the pharmacy community. Responsibilities vary, but may include: 1.

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How Amazon could Disrupt Pharmacy Services

The Digital Apothecary

This all requires communication by the pharmacy team between providers, patients, and insurers to get medication to the patient. For instance, a physical location offers the ability to offer vaccinations and filling of same-day needed prescriptions (such as antibiotics, pain medications, etc.) after seeing a doctor visit.

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How Digital Technologies are Optimizing Patient/Member Health Outcomes

Omnicell

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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To Combat Medication Errors, Proper Pharmacy Inventory Counts Are Essential

Pharmacy Times

To properly and responsibly allocate these medications to patients, pharmacists and health professionals must develop proper literacy and adeptness at using new products such as Detect-A-Dose while maintaining adequate communication and multidisciplinary teamwork. Fast and accurate medication identification. REFERENCES 1.