Independent pharmacies reluctant to stock drugs in Medicare negotiation program
Lower prices on drugs patients can’t find won’t be much help, says NCPA.
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Excellence in Rx: Hjelmstad offers data-driven, personalized care
Hjelmstad says that one of the values at Thrifty White Pharmacy is being patient-centered.
Women Pharmacist Day: Pharmacy leaders share their journeys and what they’ve learned
Despite this gap, women pharmacy leaders are making a significant impact in their communities by adding differentiated, patient-centric services, empowering female patients to be more engaged in their care and offering support and guidance to their colleagues.
CVS Health discontinuing Coram infusion services
Company also plans to either close or sell 29 related regional pharmacies in the coming months.
Aetna scores big star ratings with 88 percent of Medicare Advantage members
Exceptional service results in highest-ever Aetna member experience score.
Excellence in Rx: Ensuring patient safety is gratifying for Isakharian
Isakharian notes that CVS Pharmacy has implemented many technological enhancements in recent years to help make pharmacists’ jobs easier.
Excellence in Rx: Sullivan’s enthusiasm was apparent from the start
Sullivan and his team serve small, remote communities including Bacliff, San Leon, Kemah and Dickinson. Most of this area is located in a pharmacy desert, as the nearest pharmacy besides Sullivan’s is 30 minutes away.
Excellence in Rx: The Eplings strive to optimize care for every patient
The Eplings are also in the process of working with local hospitals and clinics to integrate patient medical records and become a critical part of patient care teams.
Excellence in Rx: Afa witnessed firsthand ‘why we do what we do’
“We’re here to support, to help, to care for our patients,” said Afa. “We’re not here to judge or to lecture. I make it clear to my patients that I will meet them exactly where they’re at, as best I can.”
Cardinal Health Foundation and NCPA partner to offer mental health tools for pharmacies
The partnership will provide funding and scholarships for pharmacists to attend mental health first aid training, and a series of webinars focused on self-care for pharmacists, their staff and patients developed by the NCPA education team.
HDA issues statement on FDA’s phased exemption for eligible trading partners from the DSCSA’s final implementation requirements
“HDA and our pharmaceutical distributor members applaud the FDA’s decision to grant an exemption for the DSCSA’s enhanced drug distribution security (EDDS) requirements for eligible trading partners."
Amazon Pharmacy plans to expand Same-Day delivery of medications to nearly half the U.S. in 2025
Amazon Pharmacy is accelerating its rollout of new pharmacies, offering fast, free delivery of prescription medications in 20 more U.S. cities next year.
How Oak Street Health delivers quality care for older patients
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Congressional letter to FDA regarding DSCSA implementation concerns
21 members of Congress sent a letter to the FDA regarding concerns about DSCSA implementation.
New research explains how PSAOs support america’s independent pharmacies
The Pharmaceutical Care Management Association (PCMA) released new research that highlights how the majority of independent pharmacies use PSAOs to help them achieve scale and keep them competitive.