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State-Level PBM Reform Vital for Community Pharmacies, Patient Access

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The issues of pharmacy closures and declining reimbursements have made operating a local, community pharmacy increasingly difficult, leading policymakers and industry advocates to call for regulation to pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) and their reimbursement practices.

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Expert Discusses McKesson's Approach to Supporting Community Pharmacies | McKesson ideaShare

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The community pharmacy sector is facing unprecedented challenges, with shrinking margins and evolving health care dynamics putting increasing pressure on independent pharmacies. "I think the community pharmacy segment continues to be challenged in reimbursement.

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CPESN USA Honors 32 Community-Based Pharmacies; Awards Sponsored by Compliant Pharmacy Alliance (CPA)

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Their engagement drives better outcomes for patients and shows the power of local pharmacy innovation at scale,” said Troy Trygstad, PharmD, MBA, PhD, Executive Director of CPESN USA. Flip The Pharmacy October Schedule & Sign-Ups October 5th 2023 Article Check out these can't miss Workflow Wednesdays sessions.

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Independent Pharmacists’ Unique Role During Disaster Management Efforts

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Not only is it important for pharmacies and their employees to have protocols for natural disasters, but pharmacies should also educate their patients on properly storing and managing their medications during a state of emergency. Taking precautions for storing medications and supplies is key to being prepared,” the FDA wrote.

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Empowering Pharmacists with Responsible AI

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Q&A: Support, Reimbursement Key For Expanded Pharmacy Services | PQA 2025 Killian Meara ; Michael Hegener, PharmD, BCACP May 29th 2025 Article Michael Hegener, PharmD, BCACP, discusses how workforce development can best address the evolving knowledge, skills, and abilities needed in community pharmacy practice.

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Dispensing Leadership: Be Easy to Do Business With

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Q&A: Support, Reimbursement Key For Expanded Pharmacy Services | PQA 2025 Killian Meara ; Michael Hegener, PharmD, BCACP May 29th 2025 Article Michael Hegener, PharmD, BCACP, discusses how workforce development can best address the evolving knowledge, skills, and abilities needed in community pharmacy practice.

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Q&A: Prioritizing Pharmacy Technician Well-Being

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Drug Topics : What are the primary contributors to stress or frustration among pharmacy technicians today? I think one of the biggest resources that we think of in pharmacy specifically is, yes, manpower, yes people, but also time.