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DIR Fee Changes Coming in 2024: The Pros and Cons for Independent Pharmacies

Digital Pharmacist

f you’re an independent pharmacy owner or pharmacist, you’re probably aware of the upcoming changes to DIR fees that will take effect in 2024. In this blog post, we will discuss the evolution of DIR fees leading up to the DIR fee changes coming in 2024, and the pros and cons independent pharmacies owners should prepare for.

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Comparing Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company (MCCPDC) and Independent Pharmacies

Digital Pharmacist

MCCPDC is able to offer low pricing because they “cut out the pharmacy middlemen and negotiate directly with manufacturers” In this blog, we will explore the differences between independent pharmacies and Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company and how MCCPDC could potentially affect independent pharmacies. .

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Is Independent Pharmacy Right for You?

The Happy PharmD

Embarking on a career path in independent pharmacy is a significant decision. Independent pharmacies, unlike their larger chain counterparts, operate with a distinct flair. Independent pharmacy salaries vary, but they generally lean towards the lower end compared to big chains. Let’s talk numbers.

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Pharma á la carte – 4/22/23

The Honest Apothecary

Here I share some of the latest news, articles, editorials, or blog posts that fall generally under the theme of Pharma or healthcare. BUTT DRUGS CLOSING SHOP AFTER 71 YEARS Always pains me to hear another independent pharmacy closing its doors. All article shared will be free to read and not locked behind an annoying paywall.

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How to Advertise Pharmacy Products that Contain “Restricted Terms”

pharmacy mentor

Content Marketing Blog Posts : Write comprehensive blog posts about the conditions your products treat, patient stories, and expert interviews. Also make sure that these blogs link to the corresponding product or service pages to help improve rankings for those pages as well.

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The Lilly Digest

Ramblings of a pharmacist

I have read Adam Fein’s Drug Channels blog for about a decade now. source material in his blog, a person can become quite well-informed about the pharmacy industry. The NCPA Digest reports that the GDR for independent pharmacies was only 86% for 2020.” .” - commentary on the 1954 Lilly Digest.

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Is Compounding Pharmacy Right For You?

The Happy PharmD

Currently, there are over 500 job openings in compounding pharmacy annually, with a significant portion offering entry-level opportunities, making it accessible for new graduates looking to enter this field.