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The Changing Landscape of Pharmacy Accessibility

Pharmacy Times

Some chain pharmacies have overextended their footprint, leading to too many stores in certain areas and necessitating the closure of underperforming locations. Compounding this issue, many pharmacies face ongoing staffing shortages, which hinder efficient operations and compromise the ability to deliver quality patient care.

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The Value of a Medically Integrated Pharmacy to Maximize Cost Avoidance and Reduce Waste of Oral Oncolytic Medications

Pharmacy Times

Medically integrated pharmacy models show substantial cost avoidance compared to external mail-order pharmacies. AON Pharmacy's interventions saved $1.9 for the external mail-order pharmacies. was attributed to waste from external mail-order pharmacies, whereas $2,429,592.01

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Patients Allege Home Delivery Pharmacy Failed Timely Notification of Data Breach

Pharmacy Times

FACTS OF THE CASE In January 2021, a nationwide mail-order pharmacy located in Massachusetts experienced a data breach. The pharmacy discovered the breach in May 2021 and investigated to determine its scope.