Big Molecule Watch

JULY 22, 2024

The FTC asserts that “PBMs exert substantial influence over independent pharmacies” and “oversee critical decisions about access to and affordability of medications without transparency or accountability to the public.” Humana Pharmacy Solutions, Inc.; Humana Pharmacy Solutions, Inc.; OptumRx, Inc.; OptumRx, Inc.;

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RX Note

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Applying Pharmacy License The most crucial step in operating a retail pharmacy is obtaining Type A retail license. Records and documentations should be kept and updated systematically as stipulated by the law. Pharmacy assistants with diploma in pharmacy are preferred. The License A have to be renewed annually.

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Ramblings of a pharmacist

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

The survey attempts to account for the differences in financial reports between pharmacies by asking specific questions about the major points of contention in accounting practices (how do you categorize your rebates? The NCPA Digest reports that the GDR for independent pharmacies was only 86% for 2020.”

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pharmacy mentor

OCTOBER 22, 2024

UPW helps pharmacies adhere to these regulations by automating many of the compliance-related tasks. This includes maintaining accurate records, ensuring proper labelling and documentation, and providing evidence of compliance with legal requirements. By simplifying these processes, UPW reduces the administrative burden on pharmacists.

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Ramblings of a pharmacist

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

4) According to the independent pharmacy helpline at SureScripts, height and weight will be required on ALL prescriptions for children with the new SCRIPT standard (for which the CMS mandate goes into effect 1/1/2020). Mark's Hospital (apparently a subsidiary of HCA), has not transitioned to the new SCRIPT standard.

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Putting Patients First Blog

JULY 2, 2024

The NHC requests more clarity on how CMS will exclude QALY-based metrics and highlight when they have been removed from consideration in MFP justification documentation. Key Medicare tools to safeguard against pharmacy fraud and inappropriate billing do not apply to Part D. Retrieved from [link] iii National Health Council. Blendon, R.,

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Ramblings of a pharmacist

OCTOBER 26, 2022

To all external observers, the medication looked legitimate – it bore a normal label, it was the right size, the product tracing documentation was received in good order. Shane Jerominski, aka The Accidental Pharmacist, then duly dispensed it to his patient.

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