National Association of Boards of Pharmacy

JULY 12, 2023

I have served 3 years as a pharmacy inspector in the enforcement division of the Virginia Department of Health Professions. Prior to my role as an inspector, I spent 2 1/2 years as a pharmacy manager/clinical pharmacist at a small hospital in Virginia and 7 1/2 years as a pharmacy manager at an independent retail pharmacy in Virginia.  

Pharmacy Technician 96

Pharmacy Technician Pharmacy Management Controlled Substances Communication 96

The Digital Apothecary

APRIL 26, 2019

Put a bunch of pharmacists to verify and handle communication, and have automata hand the rest would make sense from a business side of things eventually. Many already grumble in institutional settings where they are in the hospital basement. After all, most pharmacists got into this career to help people.

Medication Therapy Management (MTM) 130

Medication Therapy Management (MTM) Communication Packaging Hospitals 130

Digital Pharmacist

AUGUST 8, 2023

increase in COVID related COVID-related hospitalizations in just the last week. Maintain open communication with local health departments, clinics, and hospitals to share information and coordinate efforts in managing the surge in cases. According to the CDC, there is a 12.1%

Vaccines 93

Vaccines HIPAA Communication Hospitals 93

Digital Pharmacist

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

By holding an informative program at your hospital, community center, library, or pharmacy, a pharmacy may empower and inspire the community. Therefore, your should continue to promote medication adherence and maintain consistent communication with your patients dealing with chronic pain.

Communication 96

Communication Pharmacy Management Hospitals 96

Digital Pharmacist

AUGUST 31, 2023

Independent pharmacies have emerged as pivotal players in this arena, offering point-of-care testing (POCT) services that not only enhance healthcare accessibility but also alleviate the strain on hospitals and healthcare systems. While it offers moderate sensitivity, recent FDA regulations mandate higher sensitivity thresholds.

Independent Pharmacies 52

Independent Pharmacies Scheduling Appointments Hospitals Communication 52

Pharmacy Joe

JULY 3, 2022

Perhaps it was when trying to deliver a recommendation to a physician, ask a question of a nurse, or communicate with another pharmacist. How I deal with negative interactions has been heavily influenced by “Pharmacy Chris.” Such interactions are few and far between, but it is helpful to have a way to deal with them when they do occur.

Physician Offices 52

Physician Offices Community Pharmacies Pharmacy Management Inpatient 52

Pharmacy Joe

JULY 3, 2022

Perhaps it was when trying to deliver a recommendation to a physician, ask a question of a nurse, or communicate with another pharmacist. How I deal with negative interactions has been heavily influenced by “Pharmacy Chris.” Such interactions are few and far between, but it is helpful to have a way to deal with them when they do occur.

Physician Offices 40

Physician Offices Community Pharmacies Pharmacy Management Inpatient 40