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

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Rite Aid, which was once the third largest pharmacy chain in the United States, announced in May that it filed its second chapter 11 bankruptcy in under 2 years. The company said it has continued to face financial hardships due to the “rapidly evolving retail and health care landscapes” and will close or sell all of its locations.

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Q&A: Supporting Pharmacy Technicians Through Daily Recognition

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To be able to recognize that like you have certified, well trained people working [at the store], and we recognize and value that. I've talked to technicians who've taken on a pharmacy manager role, which is very appropriate. I'm advocating for you at our store level.” I think that's another huge one.

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Walgreens Launches Program to Enable Technicians to Pursue Pharmacy School

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Meeting Preview: NPhA, SNPhA Annual Convention

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This year’s National Pharmaceutical Association (NPhA) and Student National Pharmaceutical Association (SNPhA) Annual Convention, taking place August 1 to 4 in Cincinnati, Ohio, offers a powerful blend of professional development, community connection, and health equity advocacy.

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Pharmacists Provide Harm Reduction Services to Patients With Substance Use Disorder

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I stopped at the local drug store chain near work and asked to buy a couple of insulin syringes so I could pull some NovoLog from my reservoir until I can get home and get a new set. Image Credit: Kzenon - stock.adobe.com He said, “Hey, Dad, I’m in a jam. I changed my cannula this morning on my pump, and it is clogged now.

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Overweight, Obesity Associated With Neurologic and Neuropsychiatric Symptoms in Post-COVID-19 Condition

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The “Amazon Effect” – Pharmacies, Healthcare, and Disruption

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CVS, Walgreens, and Walmart control over 20,000 bricks & mortar stores, or some 40% of all U.S. retail pharmacies. But Amazon has sent shock waves through these incumbents’ corporate offices with its recent move into the healthcare market via PillPack, Amazon Pharmacy and Amazon Care.