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CVS and Walgreens Walkouts: What Independent Pharmacies Should Know

Digital Pharmacist

By understanding what led retail pharmacy team members to take these drastic actions, we can look at what independent pharmacies can do to avoid similar issues and also how independents can help members of these communities affected by the closures of retail chains.

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Comparing Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company (MCCPDC) and Independent Pharmacies

Digital Pharmacist

MCCPDC is able to offer low pricing because they “cut out the pharmacy middlemen and negotiate directly with manufacturers” In this blog, we will explore the differences between independent pharmacies and Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company and how MCCPDC could potentially affect independent pharmacies. .

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Top Clinical Services for Boosting Your Pharmacy’s Revenue

Digital Pharmacist

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.

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The Lilly Digest

Ramblings of a pharmacist

The NCPA Digest reports that the GDR for independent pharmacies was only 86% for 2020.” ” Including compounds with brands will understate the GDR, with generics will overstate the GDR, and excluding compounds will deflate the volume of the pharmacy, increasing the calculated cost of dispensing.