Business Strategies

Small Business Saturday was created by American Express in 2010 and represents an important sales opportunity for independent community pharmacies across the United States.

Limited veterinary pharmacy training is available, other than a handful of pharmacy schools that provide elective courses on the topic.

Filling prescriptions for animals is essentially the same as filling prescriptions for humans—with some key differences.

Caring for pets is easier when a pharmacist is involved.

A Q&A with Matt Sample, senior vice president of manufacturer and replenishment operations at AmerisourceBergen.

The NACDS Total Store Expo takes place August 12 through 14, 2023 in San Diego, California.

How can e-prescribing improve the workflow between pharmacists and their veterinarian colleagues?

Pharmacy technicians who prioritize learning, networking, and persistence can become incredibly successful in their chosen career.

Social media marketing is a powerful tool that pharmacists can use.

Employers must make changes in order to hire and retain high-quality talent.

What are pharmacies capable of, and how do we work to reach those possibilities?

Filling prescriptions is no longer a sufficient source of revenue for community pharmacy.

NCPA, NACDS, and APhA have joined the Healthcare Distribution Alliance in calling for a delay in the implementation of DSCSA.

Customers expect high-quality customer service. Technology can help pharmacists meet those expectations.

The frequency of drug manufacturer coupon utilization is associated with more market competition—but not patients’ out-of-pocket costs.

Writing op-eds, speaking at community centers, and participating in local 5K events are just a few ways to generate buzz about your pharmacy–for free.

The National Community Pharmacists Association now has plenty of allies in its fight with the pharmacy benefit managers.

Marketing costs money, so be sure to spend wisely.

Research shows that patient experiences and sometimes outcomes are improved when they are treated by health care professions from similar communities.

Sometimes, paid advertising isn’t the best way to get the word out.

Pharmacists can reach the members of their community through creative use of social media platforms such as Instagram and TikTok.

Help your independent pharmacy stand out in a world of retail chains.

Community pharmacists can provide crucial services that meet patients where they are: at home.

It’s not possible to phone it in to your job in community pharmacy.

Pharmacists can play an important role in patients’ wellness journeys.

Pharmacists can make simple changes that add up to big environmental impacts.

Drug Topics® talks to Trent Theide, president of PASS National, on tackling PBM audits.