Independent Pharmacy Ownership: The Dream vs The Reality, The Financial Risks of Competing Against PBMs and Chains
Owning an independent pharmacy can feel like the perfect blend of clinical care and small-business pride. You know … Read more
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The “Pharmacy Desert” Crisis: Why Are Chain Pharmacies Closing in Rural and Urban America? The Economic Truth
Across the country, drugstores are disappearing from neighborhoods and small towns. People call it the “pharmacy desert” problem: … Read more
The 340B Drug Pricing Program: The Most Complicated Program in US Healthcare, How It Allows Hospitals to Make Money on Drugs
The 340B Drug Pricing Program is a federal discount program that lets certain hospitals and clinics buy outpatient … Read more
Pharmacy Cadre Reform 2025: All You Need to Know About the New PCI Regulations
The Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) has released one of the most important regulatory documents in recent years … Read more
PBMs Explained: Who Are CVS Caremark & Express Scripts? The “Middlemen” Who Control Drug Prices and Your Pharmacy’s Profit
Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) sit between drug makers, health plans, pharmacies, and patients. They design formularies, set rules, … Read more
Aseptic Technique (IV Room): How to Pass Your Media-Fill Test, A Step-by-Step Guide to Gowning, Hood Cleaning, and Sterile Garbing
Passing a media-fill test shows you can keep microorganisms out of sterile preparations under real conditions. It is … Read more
How to Talk to US Doctors: Why You Can’t Be Passive, A Guide to Making Clinical Recommendations with Confidence
In the United States, clinicians are expected to make clear, documented recommendations. Passivity slows care, shifts risk onto … Read more
Cultural Shocks for Indian Pharmacists: From Patient Confrontation to Drug Names, The 10 Biggest Differences You’ll Face in a US Pharmacy
Moving from an Indian pharmacy to a U.S. pharmacy is less about relearning drugs and more about relearning … Read more
The 12-Hour Retail Shift: The Brutal Reality of Working in a US Chain Pharmacy, A Guide to Surviving High Volume and No Lunch Breaks
Long days in a busy chain pharmacy can feel like controlled chaos. Phones ring. The drive‑thru stacks up. … Read more
The APPE/IPPE Rotation Guide: How to Impress Your Preceptor and Get a Glowing Letter of Recommendation (Even If You’re Shy)
APPE and IPPE rotations are your chance to show you can think like a pharmacist, work with a … Read more