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

Drug Topics

Drug Topics : How has the closure of Rite Aid stores impacted independent pharmacies in Pennsylvania? There are some chains and some grocery store clusters that are buying Rite Aid files. Reimbursements are a lot better in vaccines than it is in just filling scripts. Rob Frankil, RPh : I'm seeing a mixed bag.

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Is Grocery Pharmacy Right For You

The Happy PharmD

Let’s dive into the world of grocery store pharmacy and unpack what it means for your career. At the heart of almost every American community lies a grocery store chain. Financially, grocery store pharmacists fare well. Job satisfaction in grocery store pharmacies varies.

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How to qualify for a service animal

The Checkup by Singlecare

Have you ever noticed those well-behaved dogs walking through the grocery store or perhaps an airport, wearing a red vest and heeling perfectly alongside their owner? The chances are the dogs you’ve seen are service animals. There are an estimated 500,000 service dogs in the United States.

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The Role of Pharmacists in Cardiovascular Health: A Collaborative Approach to Treatment, Counseling, and Nutrition

Pharmacy Times

This could include teaming up with local farms, organizing grocery store tours, hosting cooking demos, and even launching produce prescription initiatives. These combined approaches not only empower patients but may also lighten their medication load and help prevent disease progression.

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Health and science experts on their hopes and worries for the Trump era

STAT

Now, as he prepares for his second turn as president, he’s pledged to slash rates of chronic disease with his “ Make America Healthy Again ” plan, setting up figures like anti-vaccine advocate Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. to overhaul federal health programs and institutions.  The