Chain Pharmacy

Restricted implants indicated for maintenance of opioid dependency. 

As drug dispensing continues to drive revenue, pharmacies look to shed retail.

The report by Magellan Rx Management indicates PMPM, site of service, and Medicaid prices continue to increase. 

Pharmacies now may switch from accrual to cash accounting.

Alembic Pharmaceuticals and MacLeods Pharmaceuticals have drastically increased prices as competition in valsartan and related medications was hindered by 2018 recalls.

What needs to be considered before independent and chain pharmacies branch into the specialty arena. 

Whistleblower prompts investigation into inflated prices that began in 2012.

The dispute between the two companies highlights ongoing frustrations with the PBM model.

Walgreens locations, Duane Reade stores, and Walgreens Boots Alliance distribution centers will move workflows to Microsoft’s Azure cloud and AI tool.

Organ function changes require regular monitoring, counseling

Most Ritzman Pharmacy stores will be shuttered.

Pharmacy competition is driving the development of innovative savings and loyalty programs to increase traffic and secure clientele.

4 things that need to happen before pharmacists can expect improvements in compensation. 

Results from DrugTopics' annual salary survey suggested that salaries, raises, and bonuses fail to improve pharmacists' professional satisfaction. 

New study reveals that immunization registries, communication, and the completion of immunization series can increase pharmacists' role in the immunization process. 

Only 12% of U.S. adults are proficient in health literacy, but you can help increase understanding through your presentation styles.

CVS health care defended itself after the drugstore chain and Walgreens were added to a Florida lawsuit alleging that they failed to stop suspicious opioid prescriptions.

Drug Topics spoke to several community pharmacists  about their diabetes education programs and how they can be a revenue stream. Here’s their advice for other pharmacists.

What does and doesn’t work for pharmacists trying to improve their working conditions.

You probably can’t find your perfect job-you’ll have to make it.

Compliance packaging, also called convenience packaging, is a good idea for both patients on many medications and for pharmacies. Here’s how to do it.

What pharmacists need to do-and what you should avoid.

After a bad 2017 season, pharmacies and the FDA are pushing the public to still get flu vaccines.

What one pharmacist says he wishes he’d prioritized sooner.

The opioid epidemic requires that all healthcare professionals-pharmacists included-re-examine how they approach pain patients.

Why one pharmacist thinks pharmacy education is being wasted.

Drug errors generally fall into one of four categories-here's how the experts say those errors can be eliminated. 

A study found that treating patients with rivaroxaban for 45 days after hospital discharge reducedthe rate of nonfatal blood clots, but had no effect on fatal blood clots. 

Tall man lettering is supposed to help reduce medication errors-but some say it doesn’t go far enough.