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How Technology is Transforming the Business of Retail Pharmacy

Omnicell

However, pharmacists will need the right medication management solution and support to meet the significant operational challenges of administering the COVID-19 vaccine while managing growing patient demands for an expanding array of medication therapies and other healthcare services.

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Why Community Pharmacy Is the Future of Patient Care

Omnicell

Local pharmacists have always strived to be more than medication dispensers. Point of care testing, medication therapy management, opioid counseling, and even tips to help quit smoking are examples of the range of health and wellness services now offered by community pharmacies.

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How Digital Technologies are Optimizing Patient/Member Health Outcomes

Omnicell

In fact, more than 95% of Americans live within just a few miles of a community pharmacy, which is one reason why pharmacies will be on the frontlines of administering the COVID-19 vaccine once it’s available.

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9 ways pharmacy technician roles are changing

The Checkup by Singlecare

Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) expanded pharmacy technicians roles to include administering vaccines and point-of-care testing during the COVID-19 pandemic. What’s more, pharmacy technicians are also crucial to the execution of immunizations and medication therapy management, he adds.

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How Amazon could Disrupt Pharmacy Services

The Digital Apothecary

For instance, a physical location offers the ability to offer vaccinations and filling of same-day needed prescriptions (such as antibiotics, pain medications, etc.) Each has pros and cons of services. after seeing a doctor visit.