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The Changing Landscape of Pharmacy Accessibility

Pharmacy Times

Finally, the researchers noted that the most rural areas were disproportionately reliant on keystone pharmacies, and independent pharmacies were more likely than chains to serve as keystones. These deserts reduce access to critical health care services, such as vaccinations, health screenings, and point-of-care testing.

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Pharmacists Push Forward: Innovative Clinical Solutions Highlighted at McKesson ideaShare 2025

Pharmacy Times

Within the pharmacy, the average appointment time for contraception prescribing is just 20 minutes, and Meredith highlighted the importance of involving pharmacy technicians to streamline the workflow. Waiting for an appointment with an OB-GYN can take weeks to months.

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Pharmacists Can Provide Travel Health Tips for Patients

Pharmacy Times

Ensuring patients are current on MMR vaccines is crucial due to global measles outbreaks, with specific recommendations for international travelers. SHOW MORE As summer heats up, pharmacists can provide travel vaccines and other recommendations.

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Independent Pharmacy Innovation Spotlighted at McKesson ideaShare 2025

Pharmacy Times

McKesson ideaShare 2025 brought thousands of independent pharmacists, pharmacy owners, technicians, and industry leaders together in Nashville, Tennessee, shining a spotlight on innovation and advocacy in community pharmacy.

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Insulin Aspart-xjhz Becomes First Interchangeable Biosimilar Rapid-Acting Insulin

Pharmacy Times

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Donanemab-Azbt Receives FDA Label Update With New Dosing for Alzheimer Disease

Pharmacy Times

Difficile COPD COVID-19 Cardiovascular Health Cervical Cancer Cholangiocarcinoma Cholesterol Chronic Kidney Disease Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Classical Hematology Colorectal Cancer Continuous Glucose Monitoring Cough and Cold Depression Dermatology Diabetes Digestive Health Dry Eye Disease Epilepsy Eye Care Flu Future of Pharmacy Gastrointestinal (..)

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Russell Springs Pharmacy: A Pharmacy That Feels Like Home

Pharmacy Times

Interior of Russell Springs Pharmacy Then, an opportunity came along: an independent pharmacy was opening, and she was offered a job. Despite her family warning her to stay in her stable job, she took the leap to the independent pharmacy. Crushed, Loy-Helm drove home that night with no idea what to do.