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The 2023-2024 Flu Season: What Pharmacists Need to Know

Digital Pharmacist

In this article, we’ll delve into a comprehensive breakdown of the past season’s dynamics and provide valuable insights to equip you for the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. The most effective preventive measure against the flu is getting an annual flu vaccine.

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What Pharmacists Should Know About Medicare Open Enrollment 2024

Digital Pharmacist

Potential Implications of 2024 Medicare Changes on Pharmacy Teams With CMS releasing the projected average total monthly Part D premium, calculated based on plan bids submitted by Medicare Part D plan carriers, this provides insight into premium trends, potentially impacting the selection of preferred medications by patients.

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What's the Next Billion Dollar Pharmacy Startup going to be?

The Digital Apothecary

Most of the time they want to pick my brain on where pharmacy is going or what could be possible, so with that being the case, I thought it would be better to put this article together that may help potentially interested parties. What are the main areas of interest in pharmacy I am seeing? So let's get started!

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What Pharmacists Should Know About Medicare Open Enrollment 2023

Digital Pharmacist

Part D plans will also cover most vaccines, except for those covered in Part B. Keep patients informed of Medicare information by building Open Enrollment information and reminders into your daily or weekly pharmacy content. Add informational content to your pharmacy website with a resources page or banner.

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Drug Shortages Plague The Pharmacy— Yet Are Often Overlooked By The Public

The Happy PharmD

In addition, from time to time, I’ve seen drug shortage articles in major newspapers. My pharmacy orders a supply of flu vaccines every year for our clinics, patients, and employees. Even if my pharmacy had flu vaccine left over from the previous year, we ordered a new supply every year. I’ve often wondered why.

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The Evolution of Patient Needs: How Independent Pharmacies Can Grow & Adapt

Digital Pharmacist

Patients now look to their pharmacies for their health needs outside of just prescription refills such as vaccinations and Point of Care Testing. Additionally, there have been shifts in patient needs and expectations, with a greater emphasis on personalized care and a focus on preventive health and patients’ overall well-being.