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

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JULY 9, 2024

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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STAT+: Pharmacies sue GoodRx and PBMs over ‘illegal’ reimbursement fees

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NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Three independent pharmacies have filed separate lawsuits accusing GoodRx, which markets a prescription drug discount card, of conspiring with several pharmacy benefit managers to fix reimbursement fees, the latest skirmish over the opaque pharmaceutical supply chain in the U.S. and, consequently, represent a lucrative market.

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

The Pharmacist

APRIL 12, 2024

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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STAT+: Wall Street wags say a bill to force insurers or PBMs to sell pharmacies has low odds

STAT

DECEMBER 11, 2024

The bipartisan bill , which would require divestiture within three years, is aimed at what the lawmakers call an “inherent conflict of interest” that has forced Americans to pay more for medicines and hastened the demise of independent pharmacies.

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STAT+: Express Scripts sues FTC over a ‘biased’ report about pharmacy benefit managers

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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CVS and Walgreens Walkouts: What Independent Pharmacies Should Know

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

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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Five Things to Know About the State of Independent Pharmacy Economics

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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STAT+: Would the federal government defer to states to regulate PBMs?

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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Express Scripts sued by independent pharmacies over alleged price fixing

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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McKesson, Independent Pharmacy Cooperative Reach Drug Supply Agreement

Pharmaceutical Commerce

JUNE 27, 2024

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

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7 Tips for Cleaning Your Independent Pharmacy

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 Expands Pharmacy Network to 5,000 Independent Pharmacies

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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Pharmacists spending time on unpaid Pharmacy First consultations, survey shows

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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Express Scripts Names New Head of Independent Pharmacy Affairs

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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Huge Victory for Independent Pharmacy

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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How to Make Your Independent Pharmacy THE Place to Work

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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STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about an Express Scripts lawsuit against FTC, AMR deaths, and more

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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Motivational Interviewing for Independent Pharmacy, Part 1

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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Motivational Interviewing for Independent Pharmacy, Part 1

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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The Evolution of Patient Needs: How Independent Pharmacies Can Grow & Adapt

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 Releases Internet Cloud Fax Capability to Independent Pharmacies

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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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Why Independent Pharmacies Remain a Pillar for Access, Community Health

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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Comparing Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company (MCCPDC) and Independent Pharmacies

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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How to Be a Leader in an Independent Pharmacy

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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Mahendra Patel: 'Let’s have the difficult conversations'

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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Is Independent Pharmacy Right for You?

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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October vaccination start could stretch pharmacy capacity, IPA warns

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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Independent Pharmacies Learn to Live With (and Without) Preferred Networks for 2021

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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19 Pharmacy Certifications to Advance Your Practice

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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Award winner calls on government to stop ‘abandoning’ pharmacy

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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PBM Price Negotiations Have Unintended Consequences for Independent Pharmacies

Pharmacy Times

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

However, pharmacists can help mitigate these effects.

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Pharmacists must be kept 'better in the loop' over medicine shortages

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

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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Budget changes could cost each pharmacy ‘£12k more a year’

The Pharmacist

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Increases to Employers’ National Insurance Contributions (NIC) and National Living Wage (NLW) outlined in the Autumn Budget could cost an average community pharmacy premises more than £12,000 each year - totalling around £125m across the sector as a whole.

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Advancing Healthcare Accessibility: Point-of-Care Testing in Independent Pharmacies

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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Cardinal Health Recognizes Excellence in Retail Independent Pharmacy At Retail Business Conference 2023

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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UK-wide pharmacy leadership advisory board launches

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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Charac's funding from Traditum to help pharmacies digitalize in preparation for government's new edict

Outsourcing Pharma

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

With independent pharmacies now facing significant challenges, healthcare SaaS provider Charac was pleased to announce more investment so it can accelerate a digitization drive.

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Pharmacy bodies pen letter to new health secretary calling for urgent funding

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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Funding shortfall leaves pharmacies ‘stuck in a hole’, IPA tells MPs

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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NPA puts cash injection into pharmacy app Charac

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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Pharmacy bodies hint at 'AI dispensing' future - but funding, commissioning and regulation must keep up

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

STAT+: Pharmacies sue GoodRx and PBMs over ‘illegal’ reimbursement fees

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

STAT+: Wall Street wags say a bill to force insurers or PBMs to sell pharmacies has low odds

STAT+: Express Scripts sues FTC over a ‘biased’ report about pharmacy benefit managers

CVS and Walgreens Walkouts: What Independent Pharmacies Should Know

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

Five Things to Know About the State of Independent Pharmacy Economics

STAT+: Would the federal government defer to states to regulate PBMs?

Express Scripts sued by independent pharmacies over alleged price fixing

McKesson, Independent Pharmacy Cooperative Reach Drug Supply Agreement

7 Tips for Cleaning Your Independent Pharmacy

PioneerRx Expands Pharmacy Network to 5,000 Independent Pharmacies

Pharmacists spending time on unpaid Pharmacy First consultations, survey shows

Express Scripts Names New Head of Independent Pharmacy Affairs

Huge Victory for Independent Pharmacy

How to Make Your Independent Pharmacy THE Place to Work

STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about an Express Scripts lawsuit against FTC, AMR deaths, and more

Motivational Interviewing for Independent Pharmacy, Part 1

Motivational Interviewing for Independent Pharmacy, Part 1

The Evolution of Patient Needs: How Independent Pharmacies Can Grow & Adapt

PioneerRx Releases Internet Cloud Fax Capability to Independent Pharmacies

Why Independent Pharmacies Remain a Pillar for Access, Community Health

Comparing Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company (MCCPDC) and Independent Pharmacies

How to Be a Leader in an Independent Pharmacy

Mahendra Patel: 'Let’s have the difficult conversations'

Is Independent Pharmacy Right for You?

October vaccination start could stretch pharmacy capacity, IPA warns

Independent Pharmacies Learn to Live With (and Without) Preferred Networks for 2021

19 Pharmacy Certifications to Advance Your Practice

Award winner calls on government to stop ‘abandoning’ pharmacy

PBM Price Negotiations Have Unintended Consequences for Independent Pharmacies

Pharmacists must be kept 'better in the loop' over medicine shortages

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

Budget changes could cost each pharmacy ‘£12k more a year’

Advancing Healthcare Accessibility: Point-of-Care Testing in Independent Pharmacies

Cardinal Health Recognizes Excellence in Retail Independent Pharmacy At Retail Business Conference 2023

UK-wide pharmacy leadership advisory board launches

Charac's funding from Traditum to help pharmacies digitalize in preparation for government's new edict

Pharmacy bodies pen letter to new health secretary calling for urgent funding

Funding shortfall leaves pharmacies ‘stuck in a hole’, IPA tells MPs

NPA puts cash injection into pharmacy app Charac

Pharmacy bodies hint at 'AI dispensing' future - but funding, commissioning and regulation must keep up

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