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STAT+: FTC report finds PBMs profit at the expense of patients and independent pharmacies

STAT

Moreover, the FTC found the prescription drug market is “highly concentrated” because the largest PBMs are owned by insurers and, in turn, own specialty, mail order, or retail pharmacies. Continue to STAT+ to read the full story…

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'We're scaling up hub and spoke in our independent pharmacy group'

The Pharmacist

Brothers Chris and Jonathan Lo, of Lo's Pharmacy Group, speak about why they chose a hub and spoke approach and the impact it has had on their business Lo’s Pharmacy Group, based in South Yorkshire, introduced a hub and spoke model of dispensing for their original pack repeat prescriptions over a year ago.

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CVS and Walgreens Walkouts: What Independent Pharmacies Should Know

Digital Pharmacist

By understanding what led retail pharmacy team members to take these drastic actions, we can look at what independent pharmacies can do to avoid similar issues and also how independents can help members of these communities affected by the closures of retail chains.

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Is Independent Pharmacy Right for You?

The Happy PharmD

Embarking on a career path in independent pharmacy is a significant decision. Independent pharmacies, unlike their larger chain counterparts, operate with a distinct flair. Independent pharmacy salaries vary, but they generally lean towards the lower end compared to big chains. Let’s talk numbers.

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NCPA 2024: In Spite of Challenges, Independent Pharmacies Are Continuing to Serve Patients

Pharmacy Times

Nearly 19,000 independent pharmacies continue to work across the country, with more than 200,000 employees and millions of patients.

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DIR Fee Changes Coming in 2024: The Pros and Cons for Independent Pharmacies

Digital Pharmacist

f you’re an independent pharmacy owner or pharmacist, you’re probably aware of the upcoming changes to DIR fees that will take effect in 2024. In this blog post, we will discuss the evolution of DIR fees leading up to the DIR fee changes coming in 2024, and the pros and cons independent pharmacies owners should prepare for.

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Huge Victory for Independent Pharmacy

PioneerRx

Independent pharmacy celebrated a huge win last week as the US Supreme Court issued a a historic ruling on Rutledge v. The unanimous decision.