The Pharmacist Blog

APRIL 25, 2015

It has been increasingly difficult for new pharmacists without residencies to get jobs outside of community pharmacy (retail pharmacy). Is a Pharmacy Residency worth it for Community Pharmacy? If you are planning to work as a community pharmacist there is absolutely no reason to do a residency.

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Pharmacy Is Right For Me

OCTOBER 15, 2024

For those with similar interests, visit the Pharm4Me website for more valuable information on becoming a pharmacist, and to read other inspirational stories, visit the Pharm4Me Blog. The post Fulfilling My Purpose as a Future Bilingual Pharmacist – Honoring Hispanic Heritage in Pharmacy appeared first on Pharmacy for me.

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Pharmacy Is Right For Me

OCTOBER 9, 2024

For those with similar interests, visit the Pharm4Me website for more valuable information on becoming a pharmacist, and to read other inspirational stories, visit the Pharm4Me Blog. The post Fulfilling My Purpose as a Future Bilingual Pharmacist – Honoring Hispanic Heritage in Pharmacy appeared first on Pharmacy for me.

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PQA

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

This guest blog is one in a series by sponsors of the 2023 PQA Leadership Summit on EQUIPP enhanced services. Currently, the US has over 60,000 pharmacies that serve as vital connectors between providers and patients (commonwealth). The views shared in this series are those of the author and do not reflect any PQA positions.

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Digital Pharmacist

DECEMBER 22, 2023

The role of community pharmacies has seen significant shifts in recent years prompting a need for a proactive approach to meet evolving patient expectations. Digital pharmacies not only offer medication delivery, but they may have an array of services including telehealth consultations and virtual medication counseling.

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Blog: Ask a Student Pharmacist

MAY 11, 2023

Prior to the course, students learn about pharmacy regulations, associations, advocacy, and independent community settings in Minnesota and the United States so that they can compare and contrast with the systems in Portugal.

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PQA

APRIL 29, 2025

This blog is one in aseries profiling PQA's Board members. As a pharmacist and long-time leader in the community pharmacy space, what unique perspectives do you bring to PQAs work and medication use quality? I have worked in both the payer and provider segments, including hospital, mail, and specialty pharmacy.

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Blog: Ask a Student Pharmacist

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Lucas Cannon, PharmD eomizowh Wed, 10/18/2023 - 13:40 Expand all + Biography Bio Lucas Cannon, PharmD is a 2020 graduate from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Jerry H Hodge School of Pharmacy in Abilene, Texas. Currently, Dr.

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PQA

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Patel joined the PQS Quality Corner Show podcast to discuss the evolving role of pharmacists and how the managed care community can engage with community pharmacies to support adherence and clinical measures like controlling blood pressure. See our new blog for more details on this initiative.

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Digital Pharmacist

JANUARY 26, 2024

In the fast-paced world of community pharmacy, providing an inviting and efficient front-end experience is crucial for customer satisfaction. A well-designed and refreshed pharmacy front end not only enhances the customer experience but also contributes to the overall success of your business.

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Omnicell

JANUARY 10, 2023

Provider status would enable pharmacists to provide services permitted by state pharmacy practice acts and in collaborative agreements with physicians. As providers, the 250 to 300 retail clinics currently operating in medically underserved areas have a more significant opportunity for expansion and growth.

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The Happy PharmD

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Many roles offer regular Monday-to-Friday schedules with potential for remote work, a rarity in traditional pharmacy settings. This flexibility extends to career transitions, allowing pharmacists to move between hospital settings, ambulatory care, and community pharmacy without extensive retraining.

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The Happy PharmD

JULY 6, 2024

Pharmacists in this role act as specialists, collaborating with healthcare teams to deliver patient-centered care across various settings, from outpatient clinics to hospitals and community pharmacies. Certified ambulatory care pharmacists number over 6,000, indicating a growing but specialized field within pharmacy.

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PQA

JULY 11, 2024

The guide was designed to spark conversation and foster collaboration between community pharmacy organizations, pharmacists and health care payers. Loren Kirk, PQA’s Senior Director of Strategic Partnerships, managed the task force and development of the action guide.

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Hospital Pharmacy Europe

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Focusing on the primary-secondary care interface and working with GP practices and community pharmacies is another part of the longer-term plan. And by building relationships with community pharmacy, that’s how we actually move forwards.’ If we’re lucky, we might see them every day for five days.

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Blog: Ask a Student Pharmacist

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Adaptations made to delivery of comprehensive medication management in the community pharmacy setting during COVID-19. Exploratory Research in Clinical and Social Pharmacy, 4, Article 100089. Farley, J. Pestka, D. L., & Blanchard, C. link] Nolan, M., Driscoll, T., Knockel, L., Van Hooser, J., Parbuoni, K., & Woodyard, J.

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PQA

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

This blog shares her interest in the PQA program, her background, goals and experience. Kyra Leonard School: University of Georgia College of Pharmacy Kyra Leonard is a 4th year PharmD candidate at the University of Georgia in Athens, GA. I have worked in retail pharmacy for over three years. You can apply here.

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Omnicell

MARCH 27, 2023

To date, we've seen 18 pharmaceutical manufacturers, including Johnson & Johnson, Novartis, and Merck, impose unilateral restrictions on 340B discounts when drugs are dispensed at community pharmacies. Disclaimer The views and opinions expressed in this blog are those of the authors. Subscribe today.

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PQA

MAY 30, 2023

Our members include community and specialty pharmacy organizations, pharmacists and other healthcare providers, pharmacies, health plans, pharmacy benefit managers, life sciences, technology vendors, government agencies, health information technology partners, researchers, accrediting organizations and academia.

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PQA

AUGUST 29, 2022

This blog is one in a series profiling PQA's staff. We also partnered with the Patient Advocate Foundation to engage patients and pharmacy stakeholders on addressing social needs in the community pharmacy. Megha Parikh is PQA’s Senior Research Scientist. PQA hosts a variety of learners throughout the year.

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PQA

JULY 28, 2023

-- Micah Cost, PharmD, MS, CAE, PQA Chief Executive Officer Improving Health Outcomes through SDOH Screenings Enliven Health hosted a webinar on the importance of outreach in community pharmacies. See our recent blog. Event and registration details will be shared in the coming weeks.

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PQA

JULY 14, 2023

-- Micah Cost, PharmD, MS, CAE, PQA Chief Executive Officer Improving Health Outcomes through SDOH Screenings Enliven Health hosted a webinar on the importance of outreach in community pharmacies. See our recent blog. Event and registration details will be shared in the coming weeks.

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The Happy PharmD

MAY 15, 2024

By actively participating in discussions and committees, you demonstrate your dedication to advancing pharmacy practice. Whether you’ve worked in community pharmacies, hospitals, or clinical settings, emphasize how your background contributes to advocacy and policy development.

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The Happy PharmD

JULY 4, 2024

Today, nearly 3,000 businesses worldwide specialize in compounding pharmacy, employing over 32,000 professionals, including pharmacists skilled in areas like sterile compounding or clinical specialties.

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The Happy PharmD

JUNE 26, 2024

This translates to a steady stream of job opportunities across various healthcare settings, from community pharmacies to specialized care facilities. Flexibility is another perk of geriatric pharmacy. As the baby boomer generation ages, the demand for specialized senior care will likely continue to grow.

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Omnicell

JANUARY 10, 2023

Ted Slafsky Founder and Principal, Wexford Solutions, and Publisher and CEO, 340B Report As of publication time, eight pharmaceutical manufacturers either have stopped offering or placed significant restrictions on 340B discounts when a provider contracts with a retail or community pharmacy to dispense medicines.

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PDS Blog

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

Join us on February 17-19, 2022, for three inspiring days focused on providing actionable solutions to the actual pressures you face every day running your pharmacy. February 2022 is fast approaching, and next year’s back-in-person Super-Conference is one you won’t want to miss.

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Oswald's

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

I have eight, five-week rotations at various locations, such as hospitals, clinics, and community pharmacies. On rotation, I learn from the pharmacist and pharmacy staff and interact with patients. The post Pharmacist Blog: Mentor-Gram appeared first on Oswalds Pharmacy. Oswald’s is my fourth rotation.

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Omnicell

JANUARY 10, 2023

A great deal of awareness was generated about the importance of community pharmacies in healthcare and patient outcomes due to the pandemic. Some pharmacies operated in a manual setting, attempting to accomplish everything simultaneously. COVID-19 was all-encompassing, all the time. Subscribe today.

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Omnicell

JANUARY 10, 2023

More than 95% of Americans live within 5 miles of a community pharmacy, making the pharmacist the most accessible and trusted healthcare provider – only nurses rank higher. In the process, these frontline healthcare heroes are helping to transform both the practice and business of retail pharmacy.

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Pharmacy Is Right For Me

MARCH 21, 2024

For those interested in a similarly fulfilling career in pharmacy, check out the Pharm4Me website for valuable information on becoming a pharmacist, and read more inspirational stories on the Pharm4Me Blog. In remembrance of Tim Atkinson—a beacon of hope, a pillar of strength, and above all, a devoted Michigan Wolverine.

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Digital Pharmacist

MAY 25, 2023

Each year, in the United States alone, 7,000 to 9,000 people die as a result of a medication error By prioritizing patient safety and adopting proactive measures, pharmacies can significantly reduce medication errors – saving lives in the process.

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The Physician Pharmacist

DECEMBER 30, 2021

This is how I personally started my pharmacy career during medical school! The hours are flexible and the work is relatively straight forward (in comparison to running a community pharmacy). If you haven't even started your journey into medical school, check out our other Blog Articles here.

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The Happy PharmD

MAY 7, 2024

An advanced pharmacy technician, or perhaps a pharmacy assistant akin to a PA or NP in other healthcare realms? This speculation isn’t about right or wrong but about where the tide seems to be turning, particularly in community pharmacy.

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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?

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PQA

AUGUST 8, 2022

This guest blog is one in a series by sponsors of the 2022 PQA Annual Meeting on the utilization of the EQUIPP platform to promote performance improvement on medication-related quality measures while engaging transparency between health plans and pharmacies. Sheer et al.,

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Omnicell

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

In fact, more than 95% of Americans live within just a few miles of a community pharmacy, which is one reason why pharmacies will be on the frontlines of administering the COVID-19 vaccine once it’s available. Assumptions made in the analysis are not reflective of the position of any entity other than the author(s).

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