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

Drug Topics

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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Independent Pharmacists’ Unique Role During Disaster Management Efforts

Drug Topics

3 Although wildfires are not the only natural disasters, and natural disasters are not the only types of unprecedented events (eg, the COVID-19 pandemic), health care providers are expected to become first-line responders in these circumstances.

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Dispensing Leadership: Be Easy to Do Business With

Drug Topics

In this episode, Shawn and Jesse continue their discussion about personal philosophy and talk about the principle of being easy to do business with. Whether it's trying to check out at a crowded store or navigating complex prescription issues, barriers frustrate people—and pharmacies are no different.

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CVS and Walgreens Walkouts: What Independent Pharmacies Should Know

Digital Pharmacist

Walgreens employees also participated in walkouts from October 9th to 11th, leading to confirmed store closures in Oregon, Arizona, Washington, and Massachusetts. Walgreens organizers are not only planning walkouts and rallies but are also considering pushing for unionization for pharmacy staff who are not currently represented by one.

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Mapping the crisis: How data can help fix America’s growing pharmacy deserts

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A Special Packaging Techniques for Promoting Adherence

Lifewell Rx Pharmacy

As defined by the World Health Organization, medication adherence is “the degree to which the person’s behavior corresponds with the agreed recommendations from a health care provider.” Listed below are the different kinds of packaging services offered in our community pharmacy in Kentucky.

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2024 Pharmacy Trends to Look For

Digital Pharmacist

The role of community pharmacies has seen significant shifts in recent years prompting a need for a proactive approach to meet evolving patient expectations. Digital pharmacies not only offer medication delivery, but they may have an array of services including telehealth consultations and virtual medication counseling.