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The 2023-2024 Flu Season: What Pharmacists Need to Know

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The most effective preventive measure against the flu is getting an annual flu vaccine. Getting Vaccinated for the Flu The CDC says ideally, everyone who is eligible for a flu vaccine should be vaccinated by the end of October – the ideal time to get vaccinated being September or October.

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What Pharmacists Should Know About Testing for New COVID-19 Variants

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Experts from organizations like the CDC strongly recommend that as many people get vaccinated as possible to prevent the spread of more contagious or deadlier variants over time. At Digital Pharmacist, have strived to make COVID-19 information readily available and offer services that help pharmacies manage COVID-19 testing and vaccinations.

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Top Clinical Services for Boosting Your Pharmacy’s Revenue

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Immunizations & Vaccinations Independent pharmacies are ideally positioned to provide convenient immunization services to their communities. By offering a range of vaccinations, such as influenza, pneumonia, shingles, and travel vaccines, pharmacies can attract new customers while supporting public health initiatives.

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What Pharmacists Should Know About Medicare Open Enrollment 2024

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Medicare Part B: Medical insurance for outpatient services to prevent, diagnose, and treat medical conditions, like doctor’s appointments, tests, immunizations, durable medical equipment (DME), mental health services, and limited prescription drugs.

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5 Ways to Better Counsel Patients with Cancer at Your Pharmacy

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4) Encourage Routine Vaccinations As patients with cancer have impaired immunity function, it is very important to prevent infections, as infections in this patient population often resulted in increased morbidity and mortality. Vaccinations can be given before, during, and after chemotherapy.

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What Pharmacists Should Know About Medicare Open Enrollment 2023

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Medicare Part B: Medical insurance for outpatient services to prevent, diagnose, and treat medical conditions, like doctor’s appointments, tests, immunizations, durable medical equipment (DME), mental health services, and limited prescription drugs. Part D plans will also cover most vaccines, except for those covered in Part B.

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How Your Pharmacy Can Participate in American Diabetes Month

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Promote Routine Immunizations People with diabetes are at a higher risk of complications from infections. By encouraging routine immunizations, such as flu shots, pneumococcal, and even hepatitis vaccines, you are not only protecting your patients from these diseases but also from the complications that can accompany them.

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