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Technology: Advancing the practice of pharmacy
Chris Smith It’s no secret that community pharmacy is facing a period of tremendous challenge. With diminishing reimbursement, the continued prevalence and negative impact of DIR (direct and indirect...
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Delivering improved outcomes with central fill technology
An aging population, rising drug costs, DIR fees, value-based insurance plans, disruptive new market players and new specialty drugs are just a few of the rapidly evolving trends that continue to put...
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Reaching out to consumers to improve their health
Lucinda Maine In 2018, five national pharmacy associations and a growing number of state associations launched Pharmacists for Healthier Lives, (PfHL), a public education campaign targeting...
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Rx school grads may still need O-T-C education
Dave Wendland In Dr. Seuss’ (Theodor Geisel’s) last major book, Oh, the Places You’ll Go!, he put forth advice for recent graduates from almost any school: You have brains in your head. You have feet...
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Data can help pharmacists navigate the generics minefield
Dane Pearson Brian Moy Perhaps the best way to begin the complicated story of generic drugs, and how using a data-based approach could help pharmacists, is to tell a bit about the rise of generics....
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Prescription-to-O-T-C switches are a win all around
Steven Robins Now is the time for Food and Drug Administration reforms designed to dramatically increase the number of prescription-to-O-T-C switches in the U.S. At a time when both political parties...
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Patient data: seeking to balance access and security
Rodey Wing The continued digitization of electronic health records (EHRs) and growth in the number of wearables and Internet of Things (IoT) devices are rapidly expanding the volume of patient data....
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Pharmacies excel as resource for specialty patients
Nate Lucht As specialty drugs grow in importance and prominence, this is an ideal moment to consider the essential and evolving roles retail pharmacies play in this significant health care category....
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‘Retail inspired’ strategies can help to save pharmacy
Lari Harding The last three years have been very tough for retail pharmacies. Reimbursement rates have declined, formularies are more complex, preferred networks are becoming more aggressive, access...
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Cannabis-based product rules continue to vary
Shannon Cox There is a growing public focus on the potential for legitimate pharmacological uses of cannabis. Much of this focus has been directed toward medical marijuana — the use of marijuana in...
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