Digital Pharmacist

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Time and time again we hear how the pharmacy profession, especially community pharmacy roles, is extremely stressful. Communicate with patients to record any known drug allergies in the system. Reduce Stress. Medication errors can also occur when liver and renal function are not considered. Consider Allergies.

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Digital Pharmacist

MAY 25, 2023

Reduce Stress Time and time again we hear how the pharmacy profession, especially community pharmacy roles, is extremely stressful. Consider Allergies Communicate with patients to record any known drug allergies in the system. Patients with liver and renal dysfunction need dose adjustments otherwise toxicity can occur.

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Communication Community Pharmacies Dosage Labelling 98

Pharmaceutical Technology

JULY 20, 2022

Ganio says that, ideally, once an individual receives a positive Covid-19 result, they should call their pharmacy or communicate through a drive-through facility to minimize the risk of exposure. They will [check] new prescriptions for appropriateness and accuracy and that doesn't really change based on who's prescribing it.”.

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Labelling Community Pharmacies Medical Records FDA 111

pharmaphorum

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

The Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Trust has used electronic medical records to document and share medicines decisions with GP practices and community pharmacies. Meanwhile, Derby and Derbyshire CCG’s Appliance Project has improved the prescribing of stoma and continence appliances.

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IDStewardship

AUGUST 1, 2023

Currently, it is not possible to buy antimicrobial drugs from community pharmacies without a prescription. I take part in the WhatsApp communication groups of the ward round teams that do not have a pharmacist, and I try to answer the questions asked in this group by calling.

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PQA

DECEMBER 1, 2023

-- Melissa Viscovich, PQA Chief Operating Officer Leveraging Trust to Improve Health Equity Outcomes A recent RxE2-sponsored pilot project sought to understand the feasibility of documenting health-related patient race and ethnicity information at the community pharmacy. Each member organization has one vote.

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Hospital Pharmacy Europe

AUGUST 22, 2023

After finishing his degree here, he undertook his pre-registration in a busy community pharmacy in a deprived area of east London. One of the most valuable lessons he learnt from this experience was the importance of communication. ‘As He has continued to strive to be the best at what he does ever since.

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PQA

MARCH 8, 2024

Offering Resources to Implement Point-of-Care Testing The National Community Pharmacists Association and National Alliance of State Pharmacy Associations have developed a new guidance document to help community pharmacy teams with their point-of-care testing services. "A prior to the PQA Leadership Summit.

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Hospital Pharmacy Europe

JANUARY 16, 2025

Furthermore, it is imperative to raise physician awareness of the practice of compounding and ensure communication between physicians and pharmacists to achieve accurate paediatric prescribing. Concerns were also raised about formulations that use excipients with safety issues, such as ethanol, propylene glycol and parabens.

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Hospital Pharmacy Europe

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) is seeking feedback from hospital pharmacists on its green guide to making professional pharmacy practice more environmentally sustainable.

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Digital Pharmacist

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Efficient time management for pharmacy teams Saves time & reduces administrative cost Two-Way Messaging and Communication Effective communication is key to successful MTM services. This enables pharmacists to provide medication reminders, answer patient queries, and address concerns promptly.

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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.

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Hospital Pharmacy Europe

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

When we are in front of a patient, they shouldn’t really be able to see the difference between the pharmacist and the pharmacy technician in the way in which we communicate with them or the way in which we treat them. And by building relationships with community pharmacy, that’s how we actually move forwards.’

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The Happy PharmD

MAY 15, 2024

Strong interpersonal communication, leadership, and management abilities are key. By actively participating in discussions and committees, you demonstrate your dedication to advancing pharmacy practice. Volunteering within your chosen association not only builds essential skills but also demonstrates your commitment to the profession.

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Community Pharmacies Communication Hospitals 40

PQA

APRIL 5, 2023

One surprising trend was whether respondents had received a vaccination at the pharmacy. In 2022, they anticipated an increase in vaccinations at pharmacies, given community pharmacies' efforts to administer COVID vaccinations. The first chapter focused on questions assess respondents’ perceptions of pharmacists.

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The Checkup by Singlecare

JANUARY 26, 2023

If you’ve worked in a community pharmacy, you’ve likely had the same frustrating conversations about prescription labels over and over. This little sticker is self-explanatory for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians but can confuse patients and caregivers.

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Digital Pharmacist

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

New cancer cases diagnosed annually in US Cancer deaths in US in 2022 As many community pharmacies are taking on a more patient-centered approach in recent years, pharmacists have an opportunity to better incorporate cancer management initiatives into their practice.

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Digital Pharmacist

AUGUST 31, 2023

It allows for quicker and more convenient access to essential diagnostic tests within the community pharmacy setting. Enables Patient-Centric Care Point-of-Care Testing (POCT) offers several advantages for patients. Patients can receive immediate results and consultations, reducing the anxiety associated with waiting for test results.

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PQA

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

PQA offers a competitive Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiential (APPE) Rotation for pharmacy students, which provides experiential learning opportunities in non-profit association management, medication use quality education, communications, research and performance measurement.

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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). Alternatively, a part-time checking pharmacist position can be just as lucrative. It never hurts to ask!

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PQA

JANUARY 29, 2025

A barrier to successful dispensing is poor communication between pharmacies and patients to identify social needs and health disparities. The Community Pharmacy Enhanced Services Network (CPESN) in Missouri developed an initiative to enhance SDOH screening by utilizing community health workers to provide SDOH support.

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SingleCare

APRIL 14, 2022

Should you make a mistake, the temptation to fix it by yourself or even try to cover it up will be real, but it’s important to do the exact opposite, says Dr. DeSantos: “When an error is made, it should always be communicated as quickly as possible—to the pharmacist, the patient, and to anyone else involved.”

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The Digital Apothecary

AUGUST 15, 2017

Pharmacy has drastically changed, and with the patient view of most pharmacists just 'Count-Lick-and Pour' medications for patients it's not hard then to think of how to just automate the process. It's what makes a large scale mail-order pharmacy operation possible. Which, to be honest, is a thing right now.

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The Nontraditional Pharmacist

OCTOBER 14, 2019

And luckily halfway through my second year of pharmacy school I identified an interest in medical writing and medical communications. Question 7 [00:09:35] How do you see your pharmacy career helping you to achieve what you want in your personal life? I think the pharmacy a future pharmacy is honesty. I love that.

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Pharmacy Is Right For Me

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

This scholarship will provide me with the means to continue my research regarding health literacy for underserved communities. I am an intern for a community pharmacy where I see many examples of where communication can be improved between patients and staff.

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