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The Changing Landscape of Pharmacy Accessibility

Pharmacy Times

Furthermore, delays in medication access can exacerbate chronic conditions, such as diabetes, hypertension, and asthma, leading to increased hospitalization rates. These deserts reduce access to critical health care services, such as vaccinations, health screenings, and point-of-care testing.

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The Value of a Medically Integrated Pharmacy to Maximize Cost Avoidance and Reduce Waste of Oral Oncolytic Medications

Pharmacy Times

Medically integrated pharmacy models show substantial cost avoidance compared to external mail-order pharmacies. AON Pharmacy's interventions saved $1.9 for the external mail-order pharmacies. was attributed to waste from external mail-order pharmacies, whereas $2,429,592.01

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Will pharma finally score a policy win for 340B?

PharmaVoice

The industry is awaiting guidance on a rebate approach to the contentious drug discount program for hospitals and aiming for tighter oversight. Aimed at providing discounted drugs to hospitals in lower income areas, pharma leaders argue the program is vulnerable to abuse and sometimes boosts hospital profits without helping patients.

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Patients Allege Home Delivery Pharmacy Failed Timely Notification of Data Breach

Pharmacy Times

FACTS OF THE CASE In January 2021, a nationwide mail-order pharmacy located in Massachusetts experienced a data breach. The pharmacy discovered the breach in May 2021 and investigated to determine its scope.

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How Amazon could Disrupt Pharmacy Services

The Digital Apothecary

Nonetheless, having Amazon as a disruptive player in the pharmacy sphere is worth having some thoughts about, for those inside the pharmacy space and outside have some very different takes on the matter. Rather, it's just 'one more mail order pharmacy.' I think this difference in views comes down to several items.

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Medicare prescription drug plans: What are my options?

The Checkup by Singlecare

Vaccines not covered by Medicare Part B. Medicare prescription drug plans only cover medications filled at a retail pharmacy or mail-order pharmacy. Drugs administered at a hospital or doctor’s office. Medicare drug plans cover items such as: Prescription medications listed in the plan’s formulary.

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Why Pharmacists Are Leaving: Burnout, Low Pay & Unmet Expectations

The Happy PharmD

It’s chaos packed into a tiny bottle, and the situation in hospitals and other healthcare settings isn’t much better. The six-figure salary promised in pharmacy school barely covers the basics now, and those lucrative part-time jobs are a thing of the past. Then there’s the money situation.