DEA Biennial Inventory: The #1 Mistake Pharmacists Make on Their Count, How to Avoid a Massive Fine During an Audit.
Every pharmacist knows the DEA biennial inventory is required. Fewer know exactly how auditors judge it. The biggest … Read more
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The Rise of “Test and Treat”: How US Pharmacists Are Now Prescribing Medications for Flu and Strep, The Expanding Scope of Practice
Walk‑in “test and treat” services are changing how Americans get care for sore throats and flu‑like illness. In … Read more
AI in Patient Care: How AI Is Helping Pharmacists Detect Drug Interactions and Adverse Events Before They Happen
Pharmacists are on the front line of patient safety, but today’s medication lists are long and complex. New … Read more
Digital Therapeutics (DTx): Can an App Be a Prescription? The New Category of FDA-Approved “Digital Drugs” You Need to Know
Can a prescription be software? Digital therapeutics (DTx) say yes. These are evidence-based treatments delivered through software—often on … Read more
Central Fill & Automation: Are Robots Taking Your Job? How Centralized Robotics Is Changing the Role of a Retail Pharmacist
Robots are not taking your pharmacist job. They are changing it. Central fill—where a regional facility prepares routine … Read more
US Pharmacy Software: A Guide to RxConnect (CVS) and Intercom Plus (Walgreens), The Software Systems You’ll Have to Master
Retail pharmacy in the United States runs on a few massive, proprietary systems. If you work for CVS, … Read more
Star Ratings (Medicare): Why Your Boss Is Obsessed with “Adherence,” How Star Ratings Control Pharmacy Reimbursement
If your pharmacy boss won’t stop talking about “adherence,” there’s a reason. Medicare’s Star Ratings are built to … Read more
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
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