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The future of independent pharmacy requires the combination of what makes independent pharmacy special and the digital landscape found elsewhere in retail.
A new—cough, cough—combination treatment for depression. Researchers performed an RCT of dextromethorphan-bupropion in major depressive disorder.
A pair of studies released within days of one another have produced conflicting reports related to the apparent increase in type 1 diabetes diagnoses following a COVID-19 infection in younger patients.
Positive effects emerge when patients get medical care, avoid deadly fentanyl-laced street drugs.
However, researchers found that only a small percentage of plans use available real-world evidence studies and economic evaluations in their coverage policies.
Driving Primary Vendor Compliance to Increase Pharmacy Purchasing Savings
April 17th 2025This white paper will examine some common—and costly—assumptions about vendor compliance. We’ll show that pharmacies must do more than meet the bare minimum to stay competitive. We’ll also discuss solutions that pharmacies can leverage to optimize compliance, drive savings from their primary vendor, unlock additional pharmacy savings and enhance purchasing.