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Independent Pharmacy Wants to Be a “One-Stop Shop for Our Patients”

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AUGUST 10, 2025

Kimberly Jones, RPh, is the pharmacy manager of Austin Pharmacy & Medical Supplies, located in Cockeysville, Maryland, about 25 minutes north of Baltimore. During pharmacy school, my internship was at an independent pharmacy in my hometown, and I realized I preferred that atmosphere,” Jones said. “I

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Independent Pharmacies Opening, Closing More Than Chain Storefronts

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AUGUST 15, 2025

in the community pharmacy market, independent pharmacies were found to open and close more frequently than chain pharmacies, according to a study published in JAMA Health Forum. 3 Even more recently, a total of 2275 pharmacies closed in the first 9 months of 2024 and an additional 300 closed by March of this year.

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Direct-to-Consumer Pharmacies: Why Skipping the Counter Puts Patients at Risk

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JUNE 12, 2025

Direct-to-consumer drug sales may undermine patient care and threaten independent pharmacies by reducing access to personalized, comprehensive medication management.

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Collaborative, Pharmacist-Led Approach Crucial in Polypharmacy

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JULY 18, 2025

READ MORE: Deprescribing Interventions Could Safely Reduce Number of Potentially Inappropriate Prescriptions Are you ready to elevate your pharmacy practice? Sign up today for our free Drug Topics newsletter and get the latest drug information, industry trends, and patient care tips, straight to your inbox. References 1.

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How the Rise in US Pharmacy Deserts Impacts Patients’ Health

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AUGUST 4, 2025

Stay ahead of the curve: Sign up for our free Drug Topics newsletter and get the latest drug information, industry trends, and patient care tips, straight to your inbox. More US pharmacies closed than opened in 2018–21; independent pharmacies, those in Black, Latinx communities most at risk. References 1.

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Is Your Pharmacy Showing Up Where Today’s Patients Are Searching?

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AUGUST 6, 2025

August 6, 2025 By Brian Nowosielski Ginny Langbehn Commentary Video Sponsored Content From Scripts to Screens: AAP’s Ginny Langbehn Shares Winning Digital Strategies for Independent Pharmacies In today’s digital-first world, being visible online is no longer optional for independent pharmacies—it’s essential.

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A Team Effort Is Needed for Inventory Management | McKesson ideaShare

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JULY 11, 2025

In an interview at McKesson ideaShare 2025, Thomas Sherrer, PharmD, co-owner of Poole's Pharmacy, highlighted that managing inventory is fundamentally a "team sport" that requires comprehensive involvement from all pharmacy staff. Newsletter Pharmacy practice is always changing. "It's a team sport.

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

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JULY 17, 2025

So knowing those things will really go a long way in treating your patient and taking care of them. Drug Topics: What strategies can pharmacies employ to navigate drug shortages or backorders and ensure continuity of patient care despite supply chain disruptions? Subscribe Now!

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Pharmacy Law Lowdown: Getting to Know the Hosts, Mid-Year Updates

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JULY 23, 2025

In Pharmacy Law Lowdown, a podcast offering from Drug Topics ®, hosts Dae Lee, PharmD, Esq, CPBS and Lucas Morgan, Esq, discuss various issues that are impacting independent pharmacies and actionable advice that pharmacists can use to protect themselves and their practice. Newsletter Pharmacy practice is always changing.

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Elevating Pharmacy Technicians in Community Practice

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JUNE 18, 2025

The Potential Impact Pharmaceutical Tariffs May Have on Pharmacies Brian Nowosielski ; Marta Wosinska, PhD ; Joey Mattingly, PharmD, MBA, PhD June 12th 2025 Podcast Marta Wosinska, PhD, and Joey Mattingly, PharmD, MBA, PhD, joined Drug Topics to help us understand how pharmaceutical tariffs could potentially impact the pharmacy industry.

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Dispensing Leadership: Adding Value Through Meaningful Connections

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AUGUST 4, 2025

Sign up today for our free Drug Topics newsletter and get the latest drug information, industry trends, and patient care tips, straight to your inbox. Newsletter Pharmacy practice is always changing. Subscribe Now!

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Healthy Margins: How Independent Pharmacies Can Strengthen Their Bottom Line

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JULY 10, 2025

Independent pharmacists must not only prioritize patient care, but also financial stewardship, to maintain a confident business outlook amid industry headwinds.

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Pharmacy Leaders Enhance Culture with Continuous Learning | McKesson ideaShare

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JULY 26, 2025

Her approach goes beyond standard management techniques, focusing instead on building environments where pharmacy technicians and pharmacists feel genuinely engaged and valued. The stakes are high in pharmacy settings, where miscommunication can directly impact patient care. Subscribe Now!

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

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JULY 1, 2025

READ MORE: Q&A: Retail, Independent Pharmacies Continue to Call for Improved Reimbursement Practices Don’t get left behind: Sign up today for our free Drug Topics newsletter and get the latest drug information, industry trends, and patient care tips delivered straight to your inbox.

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

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JULY 1, 2025

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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Digital Connections Help Attract, Retain Patients in Competitive Pharmacy Landscape | McKesson ideaShare

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JULY 10, 2025

Stay ahead of the curve with the Drug Topics newsletter and get the latest drug information, industry trends, and patient care tips. Recent Videos Related Content Healthy Margins: How Independent Pharmacies Can Strengthen Their Bottom Line Chris Cella, R.Ph., Subscribe Now!

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Q&A: Factors Influencing Perception of Pharmacy as a Career

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JULY 25, 2025

If you think about a new graduate coming out of pharmacy school since 2000, they have this idea in their mind that they're going to come out and provide direct patient care, clinical services, and all these really great things they learned in pharmacy school. Sign up today for our free Drug Topics newsletter.

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Empowering Pharmacists with Responsible AI

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JUNE 10, 2025

Q&A: Workflow Changes Needed as Pharmacies Take on Clinical Roles | PQA 2025 Killian Meara ; Michael Hegener, PharmD, BCACP May 27th 2025 Article Michael Hegener, PharmD, BCACP, discusses what workflow changes are essential to support the expansion of patient care services in community pharmacies.

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Pharmacist, Provider Partnership Can Help Increase RSV Vaccine Uptake

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AUGUST 12, 2025

READ MORE: Immunization Resource Center Are you ready to elevate your pharmacy practice? Sign up today for our free Drug Topics newsletter and get the latest drug information, industry trends, and patient care tips, straight to your inbox. Newsletter Pharmacy practice is always changing. References 1. Subscribe Now!

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Pharmacists Demonstrate Professional Identity Through Provider, Patient-Focused Roles

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JULY 21, 2025

READ MORE: Q&A: Pharmacist's Voices Help Propel Industry Changes | McKesson ideaShare Ready to impress your pharmacy colleagues with the latest drug information, industry trends, and patient care tips? Sign up today for our free Drug Topics newsletter. References 1. Watson KE, Schindel TJ, Meilianti S, et al.

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Pharmacy Schools Should Prepare Students for Workforce Challenges

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JULY 9, 2025

READ MORE: Hands-On CGM Training Helps Student Pharmacists Prepare for Career Are you ready to elevate your pharmacy practice? Sign up today for our free Drug Topics newsletter and get the latest drug information, industry trends, and patient care tips, straight to your inbox. References 1. Ayad G, Zupec J, Hamper J, et al.

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Novel Therapy Is Approved for Myasthenia Gravis

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AUGUST 15, 2025

No dosing adjustments are required for patients with renal or hepatic impairment. Ready to impress your pharmacy colleagues with the latest drug information, industry trends, and patient care tips? 1 To read these stories and more, download the PDF of the Drug Topics July/August issue here. Subscribe Now!

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Oral GLP-1 Orforglipron Shows Meaningful Weight Loss in Phase 3 Trial

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AUGUST 7, 2025

1 READ MORE: Obesity Management Resource Center Ready to impress your pharmacy colleagues with the latest drug information, industry trends, and patient care tips? lbs in first of two pivotal Phase 3 trials in adults with obesity. [link] Newsletter Pharmacy practice is always changing. References 1. Subscribe Now!

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Expert: Leaders Build Comprehensive Pharmacy Strategies | McKesson ideaShare

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JULY 25, 2025

In the rapidly evolving landscape of health care, pharmacists are increasingly called upon to do more than simply dispense medications. They must now navigate complex workplace dynamics, manage teams, and create environments that prioritize patient care while supporting their staff. Subscribe Now!

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Q&A: Pharmacist's Voices Help Propel Industry Changes | McKesson ideaShare

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JULY 18, 2025

Pharmacy has been kind of stuck in this bright-line regulation where things are lined out as to what they can and can't do. So this movement towards the standard of care model really allows pharmacists to practice at the top of their education and training and provide the highest quality of patient care.

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Dispensing Leadership: Be Easy to Do Business With

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JUNE 5, 2025

Recent Videos Related Content Register Today: June 2025 Total Pharmacy Solutions Summit Brian Nowosielski June 2nd 2025 Article The event will focus on revenue stream diversification, providing independent pharmacies with seeds of innovation and practical tools to cultivate new avenues for growth in pharmacy.

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Gaps Remain in MOUD Access Across Opioid Treatment Programs

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JUNE 30, 2025

They found that community pharmacists are key members of collaborative care models and can effectively lead buprenorphine initiation and ongoing patient care, expand access to treatment, and provide additional counseling for nonpharmacological treatment. Sign up today for our free Drug Topics newsletter. REFERENCES 1.

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Expert Discusses McKesson's Approach to Supporting Community Pharmacies | McKesson ideaShare

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JULY 12, 2025

The community pharmacy sector is facing unprecedented challenges, with shrinking margins and evolving health care dynamics putting increasing pressure on independent pharmacies. " Newsletter Pharmacy practice is always changing. Subscribe Now!

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Independent Pharmacists’ Unique Role During Disaster Management Efforts

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JUNE 11, 2025

Recent Videos Advertisement Related Content Register Today: June 2025 Total Pharmacy Solutions Summit Brian Nowosielski June 2nd 2025 Article The event will focus on revenue stream diversification, providing independent pharmacies with seeds of innovation and practical tools to cultivate new avenues for growth in pharmacy.

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Preparing Students for the Technology of Tomorrow

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AUGUST 8, 2025

Colleges of pharmacy are retooling curricula and faculty skill sets to ensure students are prepared to use the technology of the next decade. Image Credit: luckybusiness - stock.adobe.com Patient Care Technology As we gaze into our magical crystal ball, we can envision numerous developments in the next 5 years. News release.

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Supporting Pharmacists in CGM Counseling

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AUGUST 14, 2025

READ MORE: Diabetes Resource Center Ready to impress your pharmacy colleagues with the latest drug information, industry trends, and patient care tips? Newsletter Pharmacy practice is always changing. Sign up today for our free Drug Topics newsletter. Subscribe Now!

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Pneumococcal Vaccine Rates Low Despite Updated Recommendations

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JULY 11, 2025

READ MORE: Pneumococcal Resource Center Are you ready to elevate your pharmacy practice? Sign up today for our free Drug Topics newsletter and get the latest drug information, industry trends, and patient care tips, straight to your inbox. Newsletter Pharmacy practice is always changing. References 1. Subscribe Now!

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How the Pharmacist Views Expansion of Clinical Role

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AUGUST 11, 2025

Sign up today for our free Drug Topics newsletter and get the latest drug information, industry trends, and patient care tips, straight to your inbox. Newsletter Pharmacy practice is always changing. Subscribe Now!

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Unlocking Pharmacy Value Through Payer Program Engagement

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AUGUST 14, 2025

I think it’s accurate to say that change is truly the only constant that we have in the pharmacy business, as these rapid shifts in the industry and world around us have created immense challenges for our profession and for your businesses now,” Endres said. Subscribe Now!

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

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JULY 8, 2025

CPA is proud to sponsor this CPESN awards recognition because active engagement is what keeps community pharmacies at the center of the health care team,” added Jay Blackburn, Chief Executive Officer of Compliant Pharmacy Alliance Cooperative. “We We applaud each award winner for raising the bar on patient care.”

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FDA Approves Insulin Aspart-Xjhz as First Interchangeable Biosimilar to NovoLog

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JULY 21, 2025

Therefore, by working with available PCPs, pharmacists can act as extenders to provide high-quality care for at risk individuals between their other clinician appointments." doi:10.2147/DMSO.S342936 Newsletter Pharmacy practice is always changing. Sign up today for our free Drug Topics newsletter. REFERENCES 1. Subscribe Now!

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Q&A: Expert Highlights Importance of Trusted Sources for Vaccine Information

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JULY 6, 2025

READ MORE: Immunization Resource Center Ready to impress your pharmacy colleagues with the latest drug information, industry trends, and patient care tips? Sign up today for our free Drug Topics newsletter.

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Q&A: Current Advancements in Insulin Delivery for Patients with Diabetes

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JULY 11, 2025

Sign up today for our free Drug Topics newsletter and get the latest drug information, industry trends, and patient care tips, straight to your inbox. Newsletter Pharmacy practice is always changing. Subscribe Now!

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Q&A: Pharmacists Play Essential Role in Insulin Therapy Success

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JULY 15, 2025

READ MORE: Insulin Management Resource Center Ready to impress your pharmacy colleagues with the latest drug information, industry trends, and patient care tips? Newsletter Pharmacy practice is always changing. Sign up today for our free Drug Topics newsletter. Subscribe Now!

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Pharmacists Advance Health Equity at NPhA, SNPhA Annual Convention

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JULY 17, 2025

Ready to impress your pharmacy colleagues with the latest drug information, industry trends, and patient care tips? Newsletter Pharmacy practice is always changing. Stay ahead of the curve with the Drug Topics newsletter and get the latest drug information, industry trends, and patient care tips.

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Q&A: Pharmacist Highlights Challenges in Vaccine Information Navigation Amid Changing Recommendations

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JULY 2, 2025

READ MORE: Immunization Resource Center Ready to impress your pharmacy colleagues with the latest drug information, industry trends, and patient care tips? Sign up today for our free Drug Topics newsletter.

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Pharmacists Face Time, Training Hurdles in CGM Counseling

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AUGUST 11, 2025

2025.102493 Newsletter Pharmacy practice is always changing. Stay ahead of the curve with the Drug Topics newsletter and get the latest drug information, industry trends, and patient care tips. DOI: 10.1016/j.japh.2025.102493 Subscribe Now!

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Help Turn Occasional Shoppers into Loyal Customers by Investing in the Front End

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JULY 10, 2025

The trusted relationships you’ve built allow you to deliver personalized care and serve as a powerful engine for long-term business success. 2 This potential to boost profitability is critical for independent pharmacies navigating tight operating budgets. Newsletter Pharmacy practice is always changing. Subscribe Now!

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Once Monthly Oral PrEP Medication Will Advance to Phase 3 Study

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JULY 16, 2025

1 READ MORE: HIV Resource Center Ready to impress your pharmacy colleagues with the latest drug information, industry trends, and patient care tips? News release. [link] Newsletter Pharmacy practice is always changing. Sign up today for our free Drug Topics newsletter. REFERENCES 1. Subscribe Now!

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Independent Pharmacy Wants to Be a “One-Stop Shop for Our Patients”

Independent Pharmacies Opening, Closing More Than Chain Storefronts

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Direct-to-Consumer Pharmacies: Why Skipping the Counter Puts Patients at Risk

Collaborative, Pharmacist-Led Approach Crucial in Polypharmacy

How the Rise in US Pharmacy Deserts Impacts Patients’ Health

Is Your Pharmacy Showing Up Where Today’s Patients Are Searching?

A Team Effort Is Needed for Inventory Management | McKesson ideaShare

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

Pharmacy Law Lowdown: Getting to Know the Hosts, Mid-Year Updates

Elevating Pharmacy Technicians in Community Practice

Dispensing Leadership: Adding Value Through Meaningful Connections

Healthy Margins: How Independent Pharmacies Can Strengthen Their Bottom Line

Pharmacy Leaders Enhance Culture with Continuous Learning | McKesson ideaShare

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

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

Digital Connections Help Attract, Retain Patients in Competitive Pharmacy Landscape | McKesson ideaShare

Q&A: Factors Influencing Perception of Pharmacy as a Career

Empowering Pharmacists with Responsible AI

Pharmacist, Provider Partnership Can Help Increase RSV Vaccine Uptake

Pharmacists Demonstrate Professional Identity Through Provider, Patient-Focused Roles

Pharmacy Schools Should Prepare Students for Workforce Challenges

Novel Therapy Is Approved for Myasthenia Gravis

Oral GLP-1 Orforglipron Shows Meaningful Weight Loss in Phase 3 Trial

Expert: Leaders Build Comprehensive Pharmacy Strategies | McKesson ideaShare

Q&A: Pharmacist's Voices Help Propel Industry Changes | McKesson ideaShare

Dispensing Leadership: Be Easy to Do Business With

Gaps Remain in MOUD Access Across Opioid Treatment Programs

Expert Discusses McKesson's Approach to Supporting Community Pharmacies | McKesson ideaShare

Independent Pharmacists’ Unique Role During Disaster Management Efforts

Preparing Students for the Technology of Tomorrow

Supporting Pharmacists in CGM Counseling

Pneumococcal Vaccine Rates Low Despite Updated Recommendations

How the Pharmacist Views Expansion of Clinical Role

Unlocking Pharmacy Value Through Payer Program Engagement

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

FDA Approves Insulin Aspart-Xjhz as First Interchangeable Biosimilar to NovoLog

Q&A: Expert Highlights Importance of Trusted Sources for Vaccine Information

Q&A: Current Advancements in Insulin Delivery for Patients with Diabetes

Q&A: Pharmacists Play Essential Role in Insulin Therapy Success

Pharmacists Advance Health Equity at NPhA, SNPhA Annual Convention

Q&A: Pharmacist Highlights Challenges in Vaccine Information Navigation Amid Changing Recommendations

Pharmacists Face Time, Training Hurdles in CGM Counseling

Help Turn Occasional Shoppers into Loyal Customers by Investing in the Front End

Once Monthly Oral PrEP Medication Will Advance to Phase 3 Study

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