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Time To First Prescription Fill at Health System, External Pharmacies Reviewed

Drug Topics

Timing of treatment initiation is crucial for patients with cancer.

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Cap on Out-of-Pocket Insulin Costs in Inflation Reduction Act Increased Prescription Fills

Pharmacy Times

Thousands more people filled their insulin prescriptions following the introduction of the cap in January 2023, especially compared to those who were not enrolled in Medicare, a new study finds.

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Medicare Part D Claims Have Increased, But 340B Prescriptions Increased Faster

Pharmacy Times

The proportion of prescriptions by a 340B-affiliated physician increased from 9.4% in 2020, but the prescriptions filled by 340B pharmacies increased from 18.4% in 2013 to 19.3% to 49.9%.

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Mark Cuban, Ferrin Williams weigh in on drug costs, rebates, transparency

Drug Store News

In a recent podcast, Mark Cuban and Ferrin Williams address rebates, the need for transparency and talk about the future of prescription filling behavior.

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How Pharmacists Can Use Artificial Intelligence To Advance Their Practice: Insights From ChatGPT

IDStewardship

Streamlined Prescription Filling : AI systems can automate prescription filling processes by extracting relevant information from electronic prescriptions, verifying insurance coverage, and generating labels. Faster and more accurate prescription filling leads to increased patient satisfaction.

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STAT+: Health care CEOs hauled in $4 billion last year as inflation pinched workers, analysis shows

STAT

But health care stocks fell significantly less than other companies as the amount of care received and prescriptions filled returned closer to pre-pandemic norms. By almost every measure, 2022 was a bad year for the stock market.

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Top Clinical Services for Boosting Your Pharmacy’s Revenue

Digital Pharmacist

By providing regular check-ins, medication adjustments, and lifestyle advice, pharmacies can build long-term relationships with patients, resulting in increased prescription fills and customer loyalty.