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How Amazon could Disrupt Pharmacy Services

The Digital Apothecary

Ever since Christina Farr of CNBC broke the news of Amazon expressing an interest of getting into the Billion Dollar Pharmacy market, I have been having multiple conversations with many people inside and outside of pharmacy on how this will change "everything." Rather, it's just 'one more mail order pharmacy.'

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Amazon Health… Third Time’s a Charm  

Fuld & Company Blog

Has it got its strategy right this time and does this herald Amazon becoming a major disrupter of the primary care sector? Back in 1999, it bought drugstore.com, but did little with it apart from including it as part of its growing online retail store. Primary care doctors are underpaid and overworked.

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STAT+: Pharmalittle: FDA rule change allows pharmacies to offer abortion pills; Medicare could have saved billions if inflationary rebate law existed

STAT

Balmy breezes and clear blue skies are enveloping the Pharmalot campus, where the official mascot is eagerly awaiting his first constitutional of the day and the short person is sleeping in. Top of the morning to you, and a fine one it is. Continue to STAT+ to read the full story…

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Pharmacists Can Now Dispense Mifepristone Under Updated REMS Program

Birth Control Pharmacist

This update is expected to alleviate the burden on patients and make medication abortion care more accessible. This revision to the REMS program is a step in the right direction for reproductive health access. For now, explain to patients it may be an out-of-pocket expense until their health plans align with the update.