DEA Shares Tips to Protect Against Pharmacy Break-Ins
A string of thefts at local pharmacies has spurred the DEA to issue warnings and share tips for independent pharmacists to keep their stores secure.
In This Issue: Total Pharmacy April 2024
See what's trending in pharmacy with a preview of the Total Pharmacy April issue.
Pharmacist Strategies for Mitigating Patient Harm, Inequities During Drug Shortages
Researchers addressed pharmacists’ role in mitigating drug shortages.
Federal Retail Pharmacy Program Partners Critical in Ensuring Vaccine Access
Understanding the role of pharmacies in vaccination rates can help prepare officials for the next public health emergency.
Pharmacy Membership Model May Result in Better Patient Care, Financial Feasibility
In comparison with the traditional volume-based pharmacy model, the membership model decreases financial barriers while increasing customer-pharmacist relationships.
Register Today: April 2024 Total Pharmacy Solutions Summit
The can’t-miss event on April 13 features speakers and CE sessions focused on elevating patient-centric care.
Demographics Significantly Influence Common Customer Behavior at Community Pharmacies
Researchers found various reasons for why individuals chose a specific pharmacy and how they purchase OTC medication.
Flip The Pharmacy April Schedule & Sign-Up
Check out these can't-miss Workflow Wednesdays sessions in April.
What States are Doing to Regulate Pharmacy Benefit Managers
In a poster presented at the 2024 American Pharmacists Association Annual Meeting and Exposition, researchers assessed state-level regulations for PBMs.
Examining Antibiotic Allergies, Pharmacists Role in Testing
Researchers presented their findings on hypersensitivity caused by antibiotics as well as the best ways pharmacists can test for it.
Pharmacists Address Their Role in Adolescent Vaping Education
According to posters presented at the 2024 American Pharmacists Association Annual Meeting and Exposition, pharmacists wish to play a bigger role in educating young people about the risks of vaping.
Local Pharmacy Access in the United States Significantly Lower in Rural Areas
Researchers collected data to measure inequities in pharmacy access across the country.
Meeting Preview: APhA 2024
APhA 2024 will take place March 22 to March 25 in Orlando, Florida.
Independent Pharmacies Continue to Face Financial Hardships as the Clock Ticks on PBM Reform
As pharmacy benefit managers gain leverage to continue driving up drug prices, local pharmacies struggle to keep up and Congress has been called to act—but it might be too late.
Government, Industry Leaders Address the Growing Issue of PBM Practices
Health care professionals, industry leaders, and politicians gathered for a virtual roundtable to discuss the state of the PBM industry.
Flip The Pharmacy March Schedule & Sign-Ups
Check out these can't-miss Workflow Wednesdays sessions in March.
NCPA Pharmacy Ownership Workshop Empowers, Educates, and Inspires
Three times each year, the National Community Pharmacists Association holds intensive workshops that drill down into the nitty gritty of pharmacy ownership.
Understanding the Foundations of Pharmacy Financial Health
Pharmacy schools specialize in training students as experts in patient care—not as expert business owners.
2024 Formulary Changes
Large pharmacy benefit managers have switched up their coverage of biosimilars this year—especially for biosimilars to adalimumab.
2024 Legislative Update
Differentiate Your Pharmacy With Unique Product, Service Offerings
Offering services such as point-of-care testing and bundled products marketed as recovery kits can increase customer loyalty.
Cybersecurity Best Practices for Pharmacies in the Digital Age
As pharmacies continue their rapid adoption of technological tools to improve efficiency, being prepared for cyberattacks is more important than ever.
Bipartisan Lawmakers Signal Support for H.R. 1770
The Equitable Community Access to Pharmacist Services Act seeks to ensure that seniors in rural and underserved communities have access to care and services from pharmacists for common infectious diseases.
Understanding Prior Authorization to Ensure Timely Medication Access
According to Tyler Milliken, educating providers about prior authorization, along with other insurance processes and policies, plays a crucial role in advancing patients along their path to care.