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Meeting Preview: McKesson ideaShare 2025

Drug Topics

The sessions this year range from business sessions, including topics on product placement, advocacy, and inventory management, to educational sessions, including diabetes, immunizations, and hormonal contraceptive services. The Drug Topics team will be onsite at the meeting providing coverage of all the most important happenings.

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State-Level PBM Reform Vital for Community Pharmacies, Patient Access

Drug Topics

If PBMs are really impacting access to care for patients, pharmacies—and I said it before— [are] often one of the only health care providers within certain areas for a lot of communities,” Rick Gates, chief pharmacy officer at Walgreens, told Drug Topics.

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Q&A: How Technician Fatigue Threatens Patient Safety, Care

Drug Topics

Occupational fatigue among pharmacy technicians harms their health, increases safety risks, and contributes to burnout. It can lead to errors and impaired patient care, especially during long shifts. Addressing this issue is crucial to protect technicians, enhance patient safety, and improve overall care quality.

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Pharmacy Schools Should Prepare Students for Workforce Challenges

Drug Topics

With pharmacists continuously vocalizing workforce complaints and burnout, the need for focusing on the physical and mental health of pharmacy employees has emerged. In order to prepare future pharmacists, they should understand the potential for challenges and barriers in the profession.

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Independent Pharmacists’ Unique Role During Disaster Management Efforts

Drug Topics

3 Although wildfires are not the only natural disasters, and natural disasters are not the only types of unprecedented events (eg, the COVID-19 pandemic), health care providers are expected to become first-line responders in these circumstances.

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CPESN USA Honors 32 Community-Based Pharmacies; Awards Sponsored by Compliant Pharmacy Alliance (CPA)

Drug Topics

Thirty two pharmacies—nominated by their local network leaders for exceptional engagement in CPESN payer programs and initiatives—were selected for their commitment to advancing patient centered care in their communities. These pharmacies embody the collaborative, high touch care that distinguishes CPESN networks.

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Help Turn Occasional Shoppers into Loyal Customers by Investing in the Front End

Drug Topics

The trusted relationships you’ve built allow you to deliver personalized care and serve as a powerful engine for long-term business success. Experts agree that acquiring a new customer can be much more expensive than retaining an existing one.