Cannabis-based product rules continue to vary
the use of marijuana in plant form or its basic extracts. Although some states have legalized its use, the Food and Drug Administration has not approved marijuana in plant
Jonathan Jacob
‘Retail inspired’ strategies can help to save pharmacy
The last three years have been very tough for retail pharmacies.
Pharmacies excel as resource for specialty patients
As specialty drugs grow in importance and prominence, this is an ideal moment to consider the essential and evolving roles retail pharmacies play in this significant health care category.
Patient data: seeking to balance access and security
The continued digitization of electronic health records (EHRs) and growth in the number of wearables and Internet of Things (IoT) devices are rapidly expanding the volume of patient data.
Prescription-to-O-T-C switches are a win all around
Now is the time for Food and Drug Administration reforms designed to dramatically increase the number of prescription-to-O-T-C switches in the U.S.
Data can help pharmacists navigate the generics minefield
Perhaps the best way to begin the complicated story of generic drugs, and how using a data-based approach could help pharmacists, is to tell a bit about the rise of generics.
Rx school grads may still need O-T-C education
In Dr. Seuss’ (Theodor Geisel’s) last major book, Oh, the Places You’ll Go!, he put forth advice for recent graduates from almost any school: You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself. Any direction you choose. And you’re on your own.
Reaching out to consumers to improve their health
In 2018, five national pharmacy associations and a growing number of state associations launched Pharmacists for Healthier Lives, (PfHL), a public education campaign targeting influential groups of consumers and health professionals.
Change is coming to the dysfunctional payment model
Titration. In chemistry, it’s adding a reactant to a solution until a chemical reaction is achieved. The titration process might take numerous drops of reactant before its concentration is high enough to observe a noticeable change.
Best ideas aren’t always (or often) from Washington
Earlier this spring, the National Pharmaceutical Council (NPC) partnered with the Healthcare Leadership Council to hold town hall meetings in Raleigh, N.C., and Nashville. We asked health care leaders in those communities what really matters to them.
Drugs and medical equipment see global gains
Growth of the global pharmaceuticals and medical equipment industry gathered pace in 2018, with the Asia Pacific region and Western Europe registering the most substantial increases over the previous year, 8.2% and 8.1%, respectively, according to Euromonitor International.
Discount Drug Mart saves you the runaround
A wide spectrum of merchandise from produce to home health care products in stores approaching 30,000 square feet has set Discount Drug Mart apart from the competition.
SupplyHive’s role in the supply chain
SupplyHive is “fast, mobile and powered by AI [artificial intelligence],” according to Mike Anguiano, chief executive officer of SupplyHive. “We are not just collecting data, we are analyzing it for you. And telling you how the data predicts supplier risk. Or supplier excellence.
How to shield Rx from the opioid crisis fallout
Chain drug retailing has thus far largely escaped the repercussions of the opioid epidemic, an ongoing tragedy which has seen so many people become addicted to pharmaceutical products that, when taken as prescribed and properly managed, can bring needed relief to patients with serious illnesses or i
SDM pairs up with Instacart
Shoppers Drug Mart (SDM) is making shopping more convenient with the launch of home delivery services in partnership with Instacart.
CVS plans 1,500 HealthHUBs
The executive team of CVS Health outlined a series of transformation initiatives at its 2019 Investor Day event last month, showing how the company plans to accelerate enterprise growth, simplify a consumer health system that is confusing and inconvenient, and position the company for long-term grow