Digital Pharmacist

OCTOBER 26, 2023

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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Digital Pharmacist

APRIL 25, 2023

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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Drug Channels

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Time to update Drug Channels' exclusive look at independent pharmacy owners’ business economics. Our analysis again reveals that despite what you may have heard, many independent pharmacies continue to hang on in a highly challenging retail environment.

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The Pharmacist

DECEMBER 6, 2024

A superintendent pharmacist who has been recognised for saving a womans life says he wished the government better understood the impact the community pharmacy sector makes and stopped taking it for granted.

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The Pharmacist

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Funding, commissioning and regulation must change to enable a digital-first future for community pharmacy, sector bodies have said.

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The Pharmacist

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

NHS England (NHSE) and the government must publish its economic review of community pharmacy for the sake of transparency in contract negotiations, the two independent pharmacy organisations have demanded.

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PharmaVoice

OCTOBER 25, 2023

The Cigna-owned pharmacy benefit manager colluded with rival Prime Therapeutics to overcharge pharmacies, according to a lawsuit filed last week.

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Pharmaceutical Commerce

JUNE 27, 2024

The deal offers member pharmacies two pricing options, which will take effect Aug.

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STAT

MARCH 15, 2023

After years of complaints from independent pharmacies, both state and federal lawmakers have become increasingly interested in opening up pharmacy networks. Insurers determine what drugs are covered, where their customers can obtain these drugs, and how much drug costs their customers must pay for.

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PioneerRx

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

There are so many things that go into an independent pharmacy’s success: the quality of patient care, the range (or lack) of clinical services you provide, the.

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PioneerRx

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

PioneerRx Pharmacy Software is celebrating a new milestone with the installation of its 5,000th active pharmacy location: Ely Drugs in Bowling Green, KY.

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The Pharmacist

APRIL 26, 2024

Six in 10 independent pharmacy owners say that less than half of their Pharmacy First consultations pass the gateway point for a service payment, a survey has suggested.

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Pharmaceutical Commerce

AUGUST 9, 2023

Stephanie Smith Cooney joins PBM business to further develop partnerships, especially with independent pharmacists in local communities.

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PioneerRx

MARCH 1, 2023

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

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PioneerRx

MARCH 28, 2023

Your hands are full as an independent pharmacist. Whether it’s helping patients, filling prescriptions, administering vaccinations, or managing your pharmacy’s.

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PioneerRx

AUGUST 22, 2022

One of the many ways independent pharmacies increase the value of the healthcare scene is their patient relationships and interactions. More providers and patients…

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PioneerRx

AUGUST 22, 2022

One of the many ways independent pharmacies increase the value of the healthcare scene is their patient relationships and interactions. More providers and patients…

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Digital Pharmacist

APRIL 13, 2023

In this changing environment, independent pharmacies face increasing competition from retail, online, regional, and mail-order pharmacies. To stay competitive, it is key for independent pharmacies to adapt to changing patient needs by leveraging technology and providing elevated patient care beyond their medication needs.

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PioneerRx

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Irving, TX - PioneerRx Pharmacy Software is now offering a fully-integrated, internet-based Cloud Fax capability for independent pharmacies. Cloud Fax enables

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Pharmacy Times

JUNE 30, 2023

Independent pharmacies can provide more personalized care to individuals with behavioral health conditions or intellectual and developmental disabilities.

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Digital Pharmacist

JULY 21, 2022

MCCPDC is able to offer low pricing because they “cut out the pharmacy middlemen and negotiate directly with manufacturers” In this blog, we will explore the differences between independent pharmacies and Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company and how MCCPDC could potentially affect independent pharmacies. .

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PioneerRx

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Opening an independent pharmacy is quite the leap of faith. Your business doesn’t get to coast on brand recognition enjoyed by bigger chains. You’re calling all.

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The Happy PharmD

JUNE 5, 2024

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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STAT

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

” The lawsuit also alleged the FTC “followed prejudice and politics, not evidence or sound economics, and wrongly concluded that PBMs inflate drug costs and harm independent pharmacies.” ” FTC Chair Lina Khan was also accused of “anti-PBM bias.”

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The Pharmacist

AUGUST 16, 2024

The October start date for Covid and flu vaccinations will cause 'problems with capacity' for community pharmacies as they juggle increased prescriptions and seasonal ailments alongside the vaccination programme, the chief executive of the Independent Pharmacies Association (IPA) has warned.

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The Pharmacist

MARCH 12, 2024

Working together with other healthcare professions will be crucial to embedding community pharmacy within the future of the NHS, pharmacist and academic Dr Mahendra Patel has told The Pharmacist.

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Drug Channels

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Last week , I highlighted the largest pharmacy chains that will participate in the 2021 Medicare Part D prescription drug plans (PDP). The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) continues to take a hands-off approach to pharmacy networks. Details and a handy scorecard below. d/b/a Drug Channels Institute.

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PioneerRx

MAY 21, 2024

As independent pharmacy continues to go clinical, you’ve probably found yourself considering adding a service, expanding a program, or in this case, tacking on.

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The Pharmacist

MAY 9, 2024

Community pharmacists must be kept better informed about medicine shortages, with greater transparency required from supply chains, the chief executive of the Independent Pharmacies Association (IPA) has urged.

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Pharmacy Times

OCTOBER 27, 2024

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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Digital Pharmacist

AUGUST 31, 2023

Independent pharmacies have emerged as pivotal players in this arena, offering point-of-care testing (POCT) services that not only enhance healthcare accessibility but also alleviate the strain on hospitals and healthcare systems. Benefits of Pharmacy-Based POCT The benefits of POCT in independent pharmacies are vast.

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Pharmacy Times

AUGUST 21, 2023

Throughout RBC 2023, Cardinal Health leaders recognized the role of retail independent pharmacies as cornerstones in their communities, delivering personalized care with passion and dedication to the families they serve.

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The Pharmacist

OCTOBER 23, 2023

A UK-wide advisory board has been set up to bring together pharmacy professionals amid imminent changes to the professional landscape.

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The Pharmacist

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

An ongoing funding shortfall has left pharmacies in a ‘hole’ they are struggling to get out of, parliamentarians have been told as part of an event hosted by the Independent Pharmacies Association (IPA).

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The Pharmacist

JULY 10, 2024

Reform and investment in community pharmacy can help address the issue of waiting times for GP and hospital appointments, a group of industry bodies have told the new health and social care secretary.

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The Pharmacist

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

The National Pharmacy Association (NPA) and independent pharmacy owners have invested a total of £1.2m into a pharmacy app which is designed to lessen operational burdens for independent community pharmacies.

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PioneerRx

MARCH 8, 2023

“Always looking for ways to be innovative and be pioneers in the pharmacy industry.” Pharmacy manager Jessica Eshleman and the rest of the…

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