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COVID-19, Flu, and RSV in 2023: What Pharmacists Should Know

Digital Pharmacist

In this blog, we will explore what pharmacies should know about the recent surge in COVID-19, the co-occurrence of Flu and RSV, and the significance of vaccinations and testing in controlling these infections. increase in COVID related COVID-related hospitalizations in just the last week. RSV Vaccinations In May of 2023, U.S.

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Strep & Flu Testing at the Pharmacy

Digital Pharmacist

In order to reduce the number of hospitalizations due to pharyngitis and reduce financial burden for patients, one way is to get access to testing and get treated in the earlier stage of the infection. Early treatment of the disease may limit the duration of illness and as a result of less hospitalization. Benefits for Customers.

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What Pharmacists Should Know About Medicare Open Enrollment 2024

Digital Pharmacist

Below is a breakdown of what you need to be aware of when assisting patients with 2024 open enrollments, as well as a few tips on how your pharmacy can prepare for this busy time at the pharmacy. Part D plans do exclude some drugs from being covered by law, these include certain drugs to treat weight loss or gain, and OTC medications.

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The 2022-2023 Flu Season: What Pharmacists Need to Know

Digital Pharmacist

Hospitalizations From The Flu. The best way to prevent flu is by getting a flu vaccine each year.”. Getting Vaccinated for the Flu. The CDC says ideally, everyone who is eligible for a flu vaccine should be vaccinated by the end of October – the ideal time to get vaccinated being September or October.

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Drug Shortages Plague The Pharmacy— Yet Are Often Overlooked By The Public

The Happy PharmD

I started putting together a weekly list of drug shortages when I was in my first hospital in the early 1980s. There was a lot of mistrust between the doctors and my pharmacy in the early 1980s. The doctors were always viewed as the most important people in the hospital. I’ve worked in hospitals for many years.

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What Pharmacists Should Know About Medicare Open Enrollment 2023

Digital Pharmacist

Below is a quick summary to help your eligible patients prepare: Medicare Part A: Hospital insurance that includes inpatient and overnight hospital care, skilled nursing facility services, nursing home care, hospice care, and home health services. Part D plans will also cover most vaccines, except for those covered in Part B.

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Developing A Concierge Team — Escorting Visitors To The Right Place

The Happy PharmD

Volunteering In My Hospital. I decided to volunteer to work in one of my former hospitals. I really liked working in this hospital. It took about six weeks to become a volunteer in my hospital. I needed to fill out an application, meet my vaccine and PPD requirements, and attend an orientation class.