Independent Pharmacy

David Pope, PharmD, Chief Pharmacy Officer at XiFin, discussed pharmacy benefit managers and their impact on value-based care within pharmacies.

In an installment of Drug Topics’ 5 Questions With a Pharmacist, Stevie Veach of MercyOne Pharmacy in Dubuque, Iowa, talked about her pharmacy’s offerings and how they serve her community’s patients.

Emily Endres, BSPS, vice president of pharmacy at PQS by Innovaccer, provides insights into the industry’s next phase.

In an installment of Drug Topics’ 5 Questions With a Pharmacist, Anthony Minniti of Bell Pharmacy in Camden, New Jersey, discussed pharmacy in his community and the challenges that come with it.

In an installment of Drug Topics’ 5 Questions With a Pharmacist, Lea Wolsoncroft of Remedies Pharmacy in Hoover, Alabama, discussed what is going on in her pharmacy practice.

Johnny Garcia, Senior Director of Policy at the Pharmaceutical Care Management Association, discussed ongoing issues within the pharmaceutical supply chain and his organization’s role within it.

In the final part of his conversation on Over the Counter, Mayank Amin, PharmD, RPh, MBA, reflects on 5-years worth of learnings at Skippack Pharmacy and offers candid perspectives on the future of community pharmacy.

In part 3 of his conversation with Drug Topics on Over the Counter, Mayank Amin, PharmD, RPh, MBA, continues his inspiring story of reopening Skippack Pharmacy and details the beginnings of The Superman Pharmacist.

In part 2 of his interview with Drug Topics featured on Over the Counter, Mayank Amin, PharmD, RPh, MBA, discusses how he redefined the role of a pharmacy at Skippack Pharmacy.

In part 1 of a recent conversation on Over the Counter, Mayank Amin, PharmD, RPh, MBA, shared his journey from pharmacy school to pharmacy ownership.

In part 2 of the latest episode of Over the Counter, Mayank Amin, PharmD, RPh, MBA, discusses his journey as the Superman Pharmacist and expresses hope for the future of community pharmacy.

Mayank Amin, PharmD, RPh, MBA, sat down with Drug Topics on part 1 of an episode of Over the Counter to share his experiences transforming a shuttered independent pharmacy into a thriving community hub.

A recent study found that if community pharmacists were utilized to treat common conditions, it could result in significant cost-savings for the health care system.

The organization has renewed its recommendation of Prescryptive Health’s artificial intelligence pricing system, stating it can help independent pharmacies stay competitive.

A Q&A with Douglas Hoey, CEO of NCPA, on ways to change the pharmacy payment model and deceptive practices being employed by PBMs.

A Q&A with Joe McKamey, general manager at Marcrom’s Pharmacy in Manchester, Tennessee.

Kathy Campbell, PharmD, discusses why she believes wellness and proactive health are the future of pharmacy and the unique value they offer compared to traditional models.

A Q&A with Douglas Hoey, CEO of NCPA, on how the new provision from CMS requiring DIR fees at the point of sale is impacting independent pharmacies in 2024.

At AAP 2024, the Cardinal Health Pharmacy Transitions Services team hosted a session outlining how best to go about selling and buying a pharmacy.

A panel discussion at the Outcomes 2024 SYNC National Conference touched upon many important themes in community pharmacy, including the evolving role of pharmacists, emerging tech, and key challenges going forward.

As pharmacy benefit managers gain leverage to continue driving up drug prices, local pharmacies struggle to keep up and Congress has been called to act—but it might be too late.

Health care professionals, industry leaders, and politicians gathered for a virtual roundtable to discuss the state of the PBM industry.

Offering services such as point-of-care testing and bundled products marketed as recovery kits can increase customer loyalty.