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A Special Packaging Techniques for Promoting Adherence

Lifewell Rx Pharmacy

As defined by the World Health Organization, medication adherence is “the degree to which the person’s behavior corresponds with the agreed recommendations from a health care provider.” Listed below are the different kinds of packaging services offered in our community pharmacy in Kentucky.

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Pharmacists Can Now Dispense Mifepristone Under Updated REMS Program

Birth Control Pharmacist

This update is expected to alleviate the burden on patients and make medication abortion care more accessible. This revision to the REMS program is a step in the right direction for reproductive health access. Record the NDC and lot number from each medication package dispensed in the patient’s record.

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Care … Amazon’s Revolutionary Move into Healthcare

Fuld

In just three years, Amazon has put together a package of leading-edge services that have the potential to revolutionize the US healthcare market. Five months later in June, it announced the $753 million acquisition of PillPack and its move into the drug supply chain with mail order pouch packaging services. .

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10 Things To Do To Lower Your Toxic Burden

The Thyroid Pharmacist

Toxins in our daily environment are what I call “low hanging fruit” in terms of our health. As we head into the cooler seasons and more time spent indoors, it becomes critical to our health to address the toxins that are hiding in our own homes. This is especially important, as many of us spend up to 90 percent of our time indoors!

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Embracing digitalization in the pharmaceutical supply chain

Pharmaceutical Technology

Digitalization is now in full swing as medical care integrates with ICT to take the patient experience to the next level. There are already opportunities for patients to track their health through smart medical devices sending reports directly to their healthcare provider.

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2024 Pharmacy Trends to Look For

Digital Pharmacist

Clinical Services & the Evolving Role of Pharmacists To really stand out among its competitors, a pharmacy needs to offer a diversified portfolio of services that provide patients with holistic, personalized care.

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Is it safe to buy prescriptions from Canada?

The Checkup by Singlecare

“We have a regulator called Health Canada, similar to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which works to ensure the safety of our drugs,” Tadrous says. Do not provide clear written protections for your personal and financial information, including credit card numbers. Middleton, MD , an Atlanta-based orthopedic surgeon. “I