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How to decode prescription labels for your patients

The Checkup by Singlecare

If you’ve worked in a community pharmacy, you’ve likely had the same frustrating conversations about prescription labels over and over. This little sticker is self-explanatory for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians but can confuse patients and caregivers. The expiration is usually one year from the fill date.

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Why pharmacy technicians are important in education

The Checkup by Singlecare

The primary responsibilities of a pharmacy technician typically include preparing, packaging, and labeling pharmaceuticals, which are then carefully reviewed by the pharmacist for accuracy before being dispensed to the patient. Pharmacy techs carry out crucial inventory, administrative, and customer service tasks in the pharmacy.

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Medication Adherence and the Importance of Packaging

Lifewell Rx Pharmacy

A retail pharmacy may use blister packs , Dispill®, and other types of special packages to organize prescriptions and label medications according to dosage and time of intake. Special packaging also includes certain labels to guide patients with their medication intake and dosage, thus avoiding over or under-dosing.

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Prescribing shift for Pfizer’s Paxlovid expands access but draws questions

Pharmaceutical Technology

Many health systems have their own community pharmacies, with pharmacists working in places like emergency departments, primary care clinics, and specialty clinics where they have access to patient medical records, Ganio says. “So, The US FDA has not announced any updates to Lagevrio’s label.

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Is Mounjaro covered by Medicaid?

The Checkup by Singlecare

Mounjaro (tirzepatide) is an injectable medication prescribed for Type 2 diabetes mellitus, which some doctors may prescribe off-label for weight loss. At first glance, Mounjaro might look pretty pricey, but its out-of-pocket costs can vary drastically based on insurance coverage, discounts, pharmacy location, and more.

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PQA Welcomes Four New Members

PQA

Over the last ten years, Pleio’s proven white-label GoodStart® Program has supported more than one million patients — forging remarkable human connections that energize while building an emotional bond, instilling confidence, building trust, and paving the way for sustainable behavior change across myriad health conditions.

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10 Ways to Reduce Medication Errors at Your Pharmacy

Digital Pharmacist

Time and time again we hear how the pharmacy profession, especially community pharmacy roles, is extremely stressful. Properly organizing medication bottles in a systematic manner where the label is visible may be a good idea. Reduce Stress. Verify Orders.