An aging population, rising drug costs, DIR fees, value-based insurance plans, disruptive new market players and new specialty drugs are just a few of the rapidly evolving trends that continue to put pressure on the industry and pull pharmacy staff in directions that take time away from consultative
It’s no secret that community pharmacy is facing a period of tremendous challenge.
legal proceedings in which it is asserted that retailers and drug wholesalers bear at least some responsibility for the ongoing opioid epidemic; the emergence of
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New research shows nationally certified pharmacy technicians are more committed to a pharmacy career and have a greater desire to take on new and expanded responsibilities than noncertified.
With the Senate Finance Committee expected to begin making decisions on spending bills as early as today, the National Association of Chain Drug Stores has launched a telephone hotline — (866) DIR-RE4M — that pharmacy advocates can use to urge the inclusion of DIR fee relief in drug-pricing legislat
Kimberly-Clark has announced the appointment of Alison Lewis to the newly created position of chief growth officer. Lewis joins Kimberly-Clark from Johnson & Johnson, where she served as chief marketing officer of the global consumer business since 2013.
Sally Beauty announced Monday the nationwide launch of community-driven hair color brand Good Dye Young, founded by Grammy Award winner Hayley Williams and her longtime stylist Brian O’Connor.
Walmart agreed to pay $282 million to settle federal allegations of overseas corruption, capping one of the biggest investigations ever under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, which makes it illegal for American corporations to bribe overseas officials.
Community pharmacies are a pillar of neighborhoods today. The pharmacists in these pharmacies play a critical role in delivering health care to patients in their communities, as they have many more touchpoints with patients than insurance plans or other health care providers.
In chain drug today, there are few terms that are as buzz-worthy as artificial Intelligence (AI) and blockchain.
Technology is playing a big role in the supply chain and how important data is collected and shared. One of the top companies in this area is SupplyHive.
SweeTARTS is launching one-of-a-kind, bite-sized confections inspired by two of its best-selling product lines: SweeTARTS Soft & Chewy Ropes and SweeTARTS Mini Chewy.
The following was a post Monday from NACDS president and chief executive officer Steven Anderson on Medium urging action on DIR fee relief in final Medicare rule: We may be just days from learning whether a pending Medicare rule will provide relief from pharmacy direct and indirect remuneration (DIR
A quarter century ago, it was unusual to have flu shots and other vaccinations administered in a retail pharmacy setting.
