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.
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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.
Walgreens names Ramita Tandon as chief biopharma services officer
She will lead the company's unified solutions and offerings to life science and biopharma partners, including clinical trials, commercial patient support and health care data and analytics.
Rx Roundtable: Pharmacy poised to step into the gap
The opportunity for pharmacies to fill the country’s health care gap was top of mind during a roundtable discussion conducted by Chain Drug Review at this summer’s NACDS Total Store Expo in Boston.
Senderra Specialty Pharmacy adds Injection Training Video Library
The Injection Training Video Library is part of Senderra's ongoing commitment to enhancing patient education.
Flawed health system needs overhaul
“The U.S. is failing one of its principal obligations as a nation: to protect the health and welfare of its people,” says Dr. Joseph Betancourt, president of the Commonwealth Fund.
Kroger closes sale of specialty pharmacy business
Kroger had announced a definitive agreement with Elevance Health for the sale in March.
BD and ten23 health partner
Innovative RFID-based solution for prefillable syringes (PFS) aims to enhance efficiency and improve traceability during the fill & finish process and product distribution.