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Q&A: Pharmacies Grapple With Patient Influx Amid Rite Aid Closures

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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. Drug Topics : How has the closure of Rite Aid stores impacted independent pharmacies in Pennsylvania? I am hearing that some independents are just creating a wait list.

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Obesity Medication Use Remains Low Among Children | ADA 2025

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image credit: syahrir / stock.adobe.com While data shows that obesity has been on the rise among children in recent history, the overall complications spurred on by childhood obesity have been well documented. 1 “Guidelines recommend treating obesity with medications and lifestyle changes.”

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How to get insurance to cover Ozempic for weight loss

The Checkup by Singlecare

Although some healthcare providers prescribe Ozempic off-label for weight loss, insurance often won’t cover Ozempic for these uses unless it’s medically justified and no alternative treatments exist. We’ll explain when insurance covers Ozempic and how to advocate for coverage. When does insurance cover Ozempic for weight loss?

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Independent Pharmacy Profitability: Direct Billing Workers’ Compensation

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The state or work comp insurer pays the exact same amount regardless of who sends the final paper bill to the adjuster. Document and Track: Keep detailed records of your interactions, billing submissions, and payments. So we called all the numbers we could find for the insurer and got lucky in getting a super-friendly adjuster.

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How much is Tresiba without insurance?

The Checkup by Singlecare

Although Tresiba may be covered by insurance, people without health insurance may bear the full retail cost of the medication. Is Tresiba covered by insurance? Most commercial insurance plans cover Tresiba. How much does Tresiba cost without insurance? A 10 mL vial may cost around $450 without insurance.

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Pharmacy Valuation: The Power of Add-backs

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Common Add-backs in Independent Pharmacies To implement add-backs effectively, it’s crucial to identify the common expenses that can be adjusted. Here are some examples that are common in independent pharmacies and will impact your pharmacy’s valuation.

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Options For Financing Pharmacy Working Capital

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When I talk to pharmacies, I often tell them that working capital, your cash flow, is the money you need to pay your wholesaler before you get paid from insurance. There are many reasons why a pharmacy might be low on working capital. I almost grew myself out of business several times in my first pharmacy.