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Preparing Students for the Technology of Tomorrow

Drug Topics

Shortages of physicians and nurses in primary care will lead to more opportunities for pharmacists to deliver health care services beyond medication dispensing. To read these stories and more, download the PDF of the Drug Topics July/August issue here. Sign up today for our free Drug Topics newsletter. Am J Pharm Educ.

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The Value of a Medically Integrated Pharmacy to Maximize Cost Avoidance and Reduce Waste of Oral Oncolytic Medications

Pharmacy Times

This research shows the impactful interventions implemented within a medically integrated pharmacy (MIP) model, specifically focusing on how oncology-trained nurses can leverage comprehensive chart reviews and reassessments to identify discrepancies before medication dispensation, ultimately leading to substantial cost avoidance and waste reduction.

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How Amazon could Disrupt Pharmacy Services

The Digital Apothecary

For instance, a physical location offers the ability to offer vaccinations and filling of same-day needed prescriptions (such as antibiotics, pain medications, etc.) However, just having a place to dispense medications from I feel would be self-limiting. Download Image. after seeing a doctor visit.