Personalizing the pharmacy experience
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Pursuing a Career in Pharmacy: Empowering LGBTQIA+ Students through Advocacy and Diversity
Pharmacy Is Right For Me
JUNE 30, 2023
Join us as we explore the inspiring journey of Cayden Miller, a passionate pharmacy graduate from Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville School of Pharmacy. Here we will delve into Cayden’s story, highlighting his personal experiences and offering guidance for LGBTQIA+ students considering a career in pharmacy.
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Breaking the Mold: Unveiling the Dynamic Role of Community Pharmacists in Ambulatory Care
Pharmacy Is Right For Me
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
There is a common misconception that all community pharmacies are alike, and that most of what community pharmacists do is count pills. This could not be further from the truth and Dr. Mohanad Znbaqa’s story will demonstrate just how versatile a career practicing in a community pharmacy can be!
Five Ways Preceptors May Integrate Generative Artificial Intelligence Programs Into Pharmacy Education Learning Experiences
IDStewardship
DECEMBER 12, 2023
In this article a clinical pharmacist discusses ways that preceptors may integrate generative artificial intelligence programs into pharmacy education for student and resident learning experiences. Jeff Cain and colleagues published in AJPE that discusses the role of AI in the future of pharmacy education. Gauthier, Pharm.D.,
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Coping With Burnout and Stress in Community Pharmacies
Pharmacy Times
AUGUST 25, 2022
The panel of experts share personal experiences with burnout in the pharmacy setting and outline opportunities for improving the atmosphere of the workplace.
STAT+: Getting abortion pills through the mail is safe, quick, and effective, study finds
STAT
MAY 15, 2024
Amid a national furor over access to abortion, a new study found that dispensing abortion pills though mail-order pharmacies worked as effectively as requiring patients to obtain medication in person at a clinic or physician’s office.
David Kabuye: College of Pharmacy’s First Student Advocacy Lead
Blog: Ask a Student Pharmacist
APRIL 26, 2024
When he spotted the listing in a MPSA bulletin, he thought it was a perfect fit for him— a pharmacy student with a passion for advocacy and the legislative process. There was never an intersection between what I wanted to do career-wise, which was pharmacy, and this other side of me… advocacy for something that I believed in,” he said.
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College of Pharmacy’s First Student Advocacy Lead
Blog: Ask a Student Pharmacist
APRIL 26, 2024
When he spotted the listing in a MPSA bulletin, he thought it was a perfect fit for him— a pharmacy student with a passion for advocacy and the legislative process. There was never an intersection between what I wanted to do career-wise, which was pharmacy, and this other side of me… advocacy for something that I believed in,” he said.
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9 Lessons from Charlie Munger for Independent Pharmacy Owners
DiversifyRx
MAY 13, 2024
Munger’s insights into business strategy, decision-making, and personal development are invaluable. Here are some of the most impactful lessons I’ve learned from him and how you can apply them to enhance your pharmacy business. For example, instead of asking, “How can I grow my pharmacy business?”
Case study: The pinnacle of person-centred care in hospital pharmacy
Hospital Pharmacy Europe
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
In November 2022, London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust embarked on a person-centred care pilot that has changed the face of their pharmacy practice for the better. You’d be hard-pressed to find a pharmacist or pharmacy technician who doesn’t strive to underpin their practice with person-centred care.
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5 Important Things To Know About Social Media As A Resource For Pharmacy Residency Recruitment – For Both Candidates And Programs
IDStewardship
OCTOBER 28, 2022
In this article a PGY2 Infectious Diseases Pharmacy Resident discusses social media as a resource for pharmacy residency recruitment, providing insights for both programs and candidates. . A question many are asking with the slow reintroduction of in-person conferences, “To what extent will residency recruitment remain virtual?”.
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7 Holiday IVR Tips for Navigating the Year-End Rush at Your Pharmacy
Digital Pharmacist
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
The holiday season is upon us, and with this time of year comes an influx of pharmacy calls. As patients seek medication refills before they travel and inquire about vaccinations before their holiday gatherings, it’s crucial for pharmacies to optimize their Interactive Voice Response (IVR) systems. A “Happy Holidays!”
Myths? Busted! Debunking Common Pharmacy Myths
Pharmacy Is Right For Me
MAY 1, 2023
There are a lot of misconceptions and myths about careers in pharmacy and we’re on a mission to change that! Let’s debunk some of the most common myths about pharmacy careers. Pharmacy Myth 1: Pharmacists only work in retail settings. Pharmacy Myth 2: I need to interact with people every day as a pharmacist.
What Pharmacies Need to Know About Amazon RxPass, a $5/ Month Generic Drug Subscription
Digital Pharmacist
JANUARY 26, 2023
Amazon Pharmacy has taken health care news by storm with their announcement of RxPass , a $5/month generic drug subscription for Amazon Prime members. According to Dr. Vin Gupta, Chief Medical Officer at Amazon Pharmacy, “RxPass is [Amazon Pharmacy’s] latest effort to help patients save time, save money, and stay healthy.”
5 reasons you should become a pharmacy technician
The Checkup by Singlecare
OCTOBER 19, 2023
Pharmacy technicians are crucial parts of the healthcare system, as they often work behind the scenes to ensure prescriptions are ready. Pharmacies would crumble without the assistance of pharmacy techs in managing inventory, interacting with patients, and assisting pharmacists with dispensing medications safely and accurately.
Meet The Recipients Of The 2023 CVS Health Minority Scholarship
Pharmacy Is Right For Me
OCTOBER 5, 2023
The CVS Health Minority Scholarship for Pharmacy Students was awarded to five outstanding underrepresented minority (URM) student pharmacists who are currently pursuing their PharmD degree. Selected awardees demonstrated outstanding leadership, academic success, and a commitment to advancing the profession of pharmacy and patient care.
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Create a Bag at POS
PioneerRx
MARCH 1, 2023
Independent pharmacies can make the customer experience personal, but the most powerful competitive advantage is making ‘personal’ efficient. Even though customers…
How Pharmacists Can Use Artificial Intelligence To Advance Their Practice: Insights From ChatGPT
IDStewardship
JUNE 6, 2023
Picture this: AI assistants at the pharmacy, helping overworked pharmacists provide personalized medication advice and recommendations. In this interview, we’ll explore how AI can revolutionize the field of pharmacy. Pharmacists can then provide timely guidance and prevent harmful combinations, ensuring patient safety.
Integrating Functional Medicine into the Pharmacy Patient Experience
Digital Pharmacist
MARCH 26, 2024
As trusted healthcare providers, pharmacists can play a pivotal role in integrating functional medicine principles into the patient experience, offering a more holistic and personalized approach to care. Functional medicine emphasizes the importance of treating the whole person rather than just the symptoms.
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Q&A with 2024-25 Executive Fellow
PQA
APRIL 26, 2024
During the fellowship, individuals will expand their skills and experience in project management, quality measure design and implementation, non-profit administration and association management, and health care quality research. I’m also looking forward to the opportunity to precept pharmacy students to help them grow professionally.
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Revitalize Your Pharmacy’s Front-End: Strategies for a Positive Customer Experience
Digital Pharmacist
JANUARY 26, 2024
In the fast-paced world of community pharmacy, providing an inviting and efficient front-end experience is crucial for customer satisfaction. A well-designed and refreshed pharmacy front end not only enhances the customer experience but also contributes to the overall success of your business.
The Pathway to Ambulatory Care Pharmacy
Pharmacy Is Right For Me
JUNE 29, 2022
There are so many different types of careers within the field of pharmacy—from research and drug development to pharmacy informatics! To highlight some of the more unique career settings in the industry, we’re introducing a new page on our website— Novel Pharmacy Practice Settings —where you can explore these unique career pathways.
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Amazon Pharmacy: What You Need to Know
Digital Pharmacist
SEPTEMBER 12, 2022
When you go to the website for Amazon Pharmacy it states they are “The pharmacy that really delivers. No more waiting in pharmacy lines.” Let’s dive deeper into the business side of Amazon Pharmacy. . Additionally, the pharmacy site is set up like the Amazon retail site. 🩺 Personalized, Systemic Care.
How to Prepare for APPE Rotations
Find Your Script
MARCH 26, 2022
Are you a pharmacy student about to start APPE rotations? This video is my personal opinion. I highly recommend you pick challenging rotations in broad areas to get the most experiences possible as a student. This is YOUR learning experience. In this video, I’ll talk about my 4 steps to have successful APPE rotations.
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In conversation with consultant pharmacist in cardiology Dr Rani Khatib
Hospital Pharmacy Europe
APRIL 12, 2024
From his base in Leeds, Dr Rani Khatib champions holistic, person-centred approaches and the collaborative power of the multidisciplinary team in cardiac care. Dr Rani Khatib is a trailblazer in cardiology and cardiovascular pharmacy, achieving success locally and nationally through clinical work and research.
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Top Clinical Services for Boosting Your Pharmacy’s Revenue
Digital Pharmacist
JULY 11, 2023
With reimbursements dwindling and the so-called “ DIR Apocalypse ” or “DIR Armageddon” on the horizon, no explanation is needed as to why independent pharmacies are seeking innovative ways to expand their revenue streams beyond traditional prescription dispensing.
The hospital pharmacy landscape in 2024
Hospital Pharmacy Europe
FEBRUARY 8, 2024
Tiene Bauters, PharmD PhD, Pharmacy Department , Ghent University Hospital in Belgium, offers her take on what’s hot on the horizon for hospital pharmacy in 2024. Uptake to enhance efficiency and streamline pharmacy operations is becoming increasingly common.
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How to Wow Patients: 10 Surefire Ways to Make a Lasting Impression
DiversifyRx
JUNE 9, 2023
Wow your patients with these 10 ideas and ensure your independent pharmacy stays top of mind. But as I have learned recently about communication, do not assume anything, and creating an exceptional patient experience is critical to building lasting relationships and ensuring loyalty. Have a new patient process to welcome first-timers.
Enhancing Communication With Employees: The Power of The Disc Assessment
DiversifyRx
JULY 14, 2023
We hear time and time again that a significant pain in pharmacy ownership is finding your A team and retaining them. The DISC personality assessment can help you identify your team member’s unique strengths and weaknesses, communication styles, and behavioral preferences. Let’s review the four personality styles.
5 Tips For Incoming PGY2 Pharmacy Residents
IDStewardship
MAY 12, 2023
In this article five tips for incoming PGY2 pharmacy residents is provided. BCPS, BCIDP Article posted: 12 May 2023 The ASHP pharmacy residency match phases 1 and 2 have come to a close. To help support our future pharmacy specialists, the following five tips for for incoming PGY2 residents are provided… 1.
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Advice For New Pharmacists: Lessons Form The Front Lines
IDStewardship
APRIL 30, 2023
In this article advice for new pharmacists is provided by a pharmacist with 15 years of experience and answers are sourced from commentary on Twitter as well. Relevant to this introduction, having worked at a Boston hospital for several years, for me DD and the pharmacy life just go hand-in-hand like chimichurri sauce and flank steak.
7 Don’t-Miss Conferences for Pharmacists in 2023
Digital Pharmacist
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
1) APhA Annual Meeting & Exposition APhA Annual Meeting & Exposition is a comprehensive meeting for pharmacy professionals and future leaders in pharmacy to learn about leadership, career opportunities, and patient safety from nationally recognized experts.
The Evolution of Patient Needs: How Independent Pharmacies Can Grow & Adapt
Digital Pharmacist
APRIL 13, 2023
The healthcare industry is constantly changing and the pharmacy landscape is no exception. In this changing environment, independent pharmacies face increasing competition from retail, online, regional, and mail-order pharmacies. In the past decade, there has been a significant evolution of patient needs.
Amazon ratchets up its health ambitions, buying US primary care group
pharmaphorum
JULY 22, 2022
Amazon has accelerated its expansion into the healthcare sector with an all-cash deal to acquire One Medical, a US group that provides virtual and in-person primary care services using a subscription fee model. The company has said it is committed to eventually expanding in-person services to all 50 states. Opposition to the deal.
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Finding Pharmacy Solutions through Entrepreneurship
Pharmacy Is Right For Me
JANUARY 25, 2023
There are so many different types of careers within the field of pharmacy—from research and drug development to pharmacy informatics! To highlight some of the more unique career settings in the industry, we’re introducing a new page on our website— Novel Pharmacy Practice Settings —where you can explore these unique career pathways.
Pharmacy Legal Issues
DiversifyRx
SEPTEMBER 23, 2022
When you have owned a pharmacy long enough, pharmacy legal issues are bound to happen to you. . Types of Pharmacy Legal Issues for Pharmacy Owners. Legal troubles can fall from many angles for pharmacy owners. Several pharmacy owners are going through some tough legal challenges right now. The Right Lawyer.
5 Reasons People Fail The NAPLEX, Revisited
IDStewardship
APRIL 16, 2023
In 2016 a pharmacy professor developed a blog post about five reasons why people fail the NAPLEX. While many pharmacy schools have high passing rates, people inevitably fail this test each year. While many pharmacy schools have high passing rates, people inevitably fail this test each year. Why is this happening?
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The Case for Targeted Marketing for Independent Pharmacy Owners
DiversifyRx
MARCH 22, 2024
This is why independent pharmacies should focus more on targeted marketing. Independent pharmacy owners face the challenge of staying profitable while maintaining the personal touch that sets them apart. Targeted marketing will help your pharmacy grow these alternative revenues. A generic message will often be ignored.
Best of 2023: Pharmacy Marketing
DiversifyRx
JANUARY 18, 2024
At DiversifyRx, we’re all about pharmacy marketing. Check out our top blog picks to help amp up your pharmacy’s marketing game in 2024. This week, let’s explore a crucial pillar of Pharmacy Profit – Marketing. But we get it – pharmacy school didn’t teach you how to be a digital marketing pro.
CPhO and GPhC voice support for pharmacy during ‘significant and prolonged pressures‘
Hospital Pharmacy Europe
JANUARY 4, 2024
The chief pharmaceutical officer (CPhO) for England and General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) have warned that pharmacy teams will experience challenging circumstances over the coming weeks and months, due to high demand, staff shortages, sickness and industrial action.
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Building Patient Loyalty: Creating a Pharmacy Membership Program
DiversifyRx
NOVEMBER 30, 2023
My bold statement: every pharmacy owner would benefit by offering a pharmacy membership program. Building patient loyalty and increasing spending go hand in hand with achieving long-term success in the pharmacy landscape. One effective technique to achieve both of these goals is to establish a pharmacy membership program.
PQA's APPE Rotation: Experiential Learning for Pharmacy Students
PQA
OCTOBER 3, 2023
PQA offers a competitive Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiential (APPE) Rotation for pharmacy students, which provides experiential learning opportunities in non-profit association management, medication use quality education, communications, research and performance measurement.
This Infectious Diseases Pharmacist Went Viral On Social Media – You’ll Never Guess Why
IDStewardship
AUGUST 29, 2022
A few years ago we posted an article about someone who is pharmacy famous. Even some of my non-pharmacy friends had seen his post when I brought it up over the weekend – and they loved it. Now that you have had a post go viral on pharmacist, what has the experience been like? Interview with: Michael Bosco, Pharm.D.,
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Strategies to Boost Your Pharmacy’s Front-of-House Sales
Digital Pharmacist
JULY 31, 2023
To boost your pharmacy’s storefront sales, the best place to start is by understanding the importance of pharmacy marketing and making sure you are taking the necessary steps to optimize your front-end sales. By following these tips, you can take your pharmacy’s front-end sales to the next level.
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