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How Pharmacists Can Use Artificial Intelligence To Advance Their Practice: Insights From ChatGPT

IDStewardship

This empowers patients to make informed decisions and fosters better medication adherence. Streamlined Prescription Filling : AI systems can automate prescription filling processes by extracting relevant information from electronic prescriptions, verifying insurance coverage, and generating labels.

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CVS and Walgreens Walkouts: What Independent Pharmacies Should Know

Digital Pharmacist

In recent weeks, the pharmacy industry has been shaken up as staff walkouts at CVS and Walgreens captured the attention of pharmacy teams and patients alike. These walkouts have left many curious about the reasons behind them and what implications these events may have on the future of the pharmacy profession.

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Too Much of a Good Thing? Unpacking the Rise of Polypharmacy in Seniors

PharmD Live

Understanding the balance between essential and excessive polypharmacy, recognizing its prevalence, and identifying contributing factors are crucial in mitigating its risks and enhancing patient care. Background The senior population in the United States is expanding rapidly. According to the U.S.