Drug Topics

JULY 1, 2025

Rite Aid, which was once the third largest pharmacy chain in the United States, announced in May that it filed its second chapter 11 bankruptcy in under 2 years. Although CVS and other chains have purchased patient files from some Rite Aid stores, many patients have been left scrambling for somewhere to get their prescriptions filled.

Health and Personal Care Stores 363

Health and Personal Care Stores Independent Pharmacies Grocery Stores Insurance 363

Drug Topics

JUNE 5, 2025

This change is driven by a growing recognition that pharmacies can play a crucial role in closing patient care gaps and improving health outcomes. Payers and healthcare organizations are now willing to pay pharmacies for clinical services that go beyond traditional prescription filling.

Community Pharmacies 281

Community Pharmacies Independent Pharmacies Patient Care Immunization 281

Drug Topics

JUNE 25, 2025

However, the prescription fill rates were low for patients with Medicare Advantage or those who were commercially insured, with only 9.7% on long-acting insulin only receiving a glucagon fill. of patients on a short-acting insulin and 2.3%

Insurance Coverage 380

Insurance Coverage Insurance Compounding Prescription Filling 380

Digital Pharmacist

JULY 11, 2023

With reimbursements dwindling and the so-called “ DIR Apocalypse ” or “DIR Armageddon” on the horizon, no explanation is needed as to why independent pharmacies are seeking innovative ways to expand their revenue streams beyond traditional prescription dispensing.

Independent Pharmacies 98

Independent Pharmacies Compounding Scheduling Appointments Prescription Filling 98