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

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

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With federal reform continuously being punted along on Capitol Hill, state reform in places like Arkansas and Iowa may present hope for community pharmacies and patients with poor access to medications. “If When you're a local official and that access point closes for your constituents, it begs the question of what truly needs to change.

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

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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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Meeting Preview: McKesson ideaShare 2025

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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. It will include identifying areas of opportunity and Health Mart solutions to support the business of pharmacy.

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Pharmacy Schools Should Prepare Students for Workforce Challenges

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With pharmacists continuously vocalizing workforce complaints and burnout, the need for focusing on the physical and mental health of pharmacy employees has emerged. Amid a struggling pharmacy workforce, the sustainability of pharmacy businesses is also under fire.

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Q&A: Pharmacy Teams Leverage Technology and Collaboration to Optimize Inventory | McKesson ideaShare

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Can we get ahead of it and maybe use it or sell it or change it between a store before we lose that money? Getting all that buy-in, you can really do it together, because if you have 1 person on board and everybody else isn't, you're not going to get too far, so you got to get everybody.

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Independent Pharmacists’ Unique Role During Disaster Management Efforts

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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.