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Beyond the Counter: My Journey Through a Transformative IPPE Experience

Flip the Pharmacy

Why CPESN CPESN stands for Community Pharmacy Enhanced Service Network, a group of pharmacies similarly focused on patient outcomes. CPESN pharmacies focus on strong, personal relationships with each individual patient. This is all dependent on location, management, staffing, and store volume.

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From Classroom to Community: My Eye-Opening Rotation at a CPESN Pharmacy

Flip the Pharmacy

Before starting my first Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience (IPPE) rotation, I had no idea what to expect. I had some experience in a chain pharmacy, so I had a general understanding of community pharmacy operations. Additionally, I performed a pack-stat for capsules to measure powder density.

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Is Compounding Pharmacy Right For You?

The Happy PharmD

Today, nearly 3,000 businesses worldwide specialize in compounding pharmacy, employing over 32,000 professionals, including pharmacists skilled in areas like sterile compounding or clinical specialties.

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Latest Inspection Program Helps New Facilities Start on Solid Footing

National Association of Boards of Pharmacy

With nearly 20 years of experience inspecting pharmacies, I’ve seen these challenges play out in multiple ways. For example, I once encountered a brand-new community pharmacy that was located inside a physician’s office without clear, physical separation between the two businesses.