The Happy PharmD

JULY 4, 2024

Currently, there are over 500 job openings in compounding pharmacy annually, with a significant portion offering entry-level opportunities, making it accessible for new graduates looking to enter this field.

Compounding Pharmacies

pharmacy mentor

JANUARY 31, 2025

So to help pharmacists understand the market and learn how they can best get involved, we have put together this blog. Join the free Pharmacy Mentor Academy for more insights, or contact our team today to find out about the potential locked in your independent pharmacy – and how we can provide the key!

Independent Pharmacies

The Physician Pharmacist

OCTOBER 5, 2023

link] In this illuminating blog post, we cover a wide range of topics that will help you chart a financially secure path: General Personal Finance Recommendations : Dr. Tim Ulbrich shares expert advice on managing your personal finances, setting up a budget, and making strategic financial decisions to pave the way for your medical school dreams.

Medical Schools

Putting Patients First Blog

JULY 2, 2024

Key Medicare tools to safeguard against pharmacy fraud and inappropriate billing do not apply to Part D. NHC comments to the FTC on PBM business practices and the impact on independent pharmacies and consumers. Retrieved from [link] iii National Health Council. Blendon, R., and Schnieder, E.

Drug Pricing

Ramblings of a pharmacist

APRIL 23, 2023

“Express Scripts® Launches New Initiative to Expand Rural Health Care Access Through Partnerships With Independent Pharmacies” I think that Express Scripts is doing everything they possibly can from a PR perspective to prevent wholesale breakup of their company and their business model.

Insurance Coverage and Processing

Digital Pharmacist

OCTOBER 5, 2022

It’s important for independent pharmacies to stay on top of the Medicare enrollment conversation so you are not at risk of losing business. Keep patients informed of Medicare information by building Open Enrollment information and reminders into your daily or weekly pharmacy content. Hang informational signage around your store.

Independent Pharmacies

The Physician Pharmacist

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

The podcast features a talented pool of nontraditional guests with experience in pharmacy, medicine, and business alike! For more resources to get started, check out some of our other blog post content! , I've been picking up shifts, occasionally at a friend's independent pharmacy. Over the summer.

Medical Schools

Ramblings of a pharmacist

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

It does, however, mean that the usual definition of “independent” vs. “chain” as “>5 pharmacies under common ownership” becomes a more fraught concept. When I think “independent pharmacy” I usually think of a small business, a mom-and-pop shop owned and operated by the pharmacists.

Health and Personal Care Stores

Digital Pharmacist

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Provide Education and Guidance It’s important for independent pharmacies to stay on top of the Medicare enrollment conversation so you are not at risk of losing business. Keep patients informed of Medicare information by building Open Enrollment information and reminders into your daily or weekly pharmacy content.

Independent Pharmacies

Digital Pharmacist

JULY 11, 2023

With reimbursements dwindling and the so-called “ DIR Apocalypse ” or “DIR Armageddon” on the horizon, no explanation is needed as to why independent pharmacies are seeking innovative ways to expand their revenue streams beyond traditional prescription dispensing.

Independent Pharmacies

Pharmacy Is Right For Me

JULY 11, 2022

To highlight some of the more unique career settings in the industry, we’re introducing a new page on our website— Novel Pharmacy Practice Settings —where you can explore these unique career pathways. I am also the operational lead for North Carolina’s community pharmacy vaccine rollout. What led you to this career path?

Long-Term Care Facilities

National Association of Boards of Pharmacy

OCTOBER 11, 2023

of pharmacies reported that buprenorphine was in stock at the time of the patient’s request, with chains being more likely to have stock than independent pharmacies. This blog was adapted from an article that originally appeared in the September 2023 issue of Innovations. Before the X-waiver was eliminated, only 57.9%

Controlled Substances

Ramblings of a pharmacist

FEBRUARY 20, 2022

” ([link] It is apparent from the last few quotes that the last antitrust movement was led in some measure by our forerunners at the NARD and the independent pharmacy owners of that era. I’d like to read a few excerpts from his recent blog posts. “Fixing industry… requires action from the public sector.

Health and Personal Care Stores