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Race to the finish: pharma edges closer to approval with RSV vaccines

Pharmaceutical Technology

RSV researchers at major pharmaceutical companies are currently working to develop new RSV drugs to beat future waves of RSV infection and gain the first RSV vaccine FDA approval. Pharmaceutical companies are pushing to develop drugs and vaccines for RSV with these populations in mind.

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Monetizing At-Home COVID Tests

DiversifyRx

I ran into many pharmacy owners at the NCPA conference who were unaware that you could dispense up to eight at-home COVID tests in a single dispensing every 30 days for patients covered by most insurances. Some insurances are not letting claims process through on the pharmacy side, and that’s ok. The Details.

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The Evolution of Patient Needs: How Independent Pharmacies Can Grow & Adapt

Digital Pharmacist

Regional pharmacies, such as Rite Aid and Kroger, also have a strong presence and can leverage their brand recognition and community ties. In numerous studies, retail pharmacies are continuously selected by patients because of their proximity to home and acceptance of their insurance.

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9 ways pharmacy technician roles are changing

The Checkup by Singlecare

Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) expanded pharmacy technicians roles to include administering vaccines and point-of-care testing during the COVID-19 pandemic. That legislation has stuck since then, and it has received a positive response from the pharmacy community.

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Fasenra vs. Nucala: Differences, similarities & side effects

The Checkup by Singlecare

Choosing between Fasenra and Nucala to manage severe asthma requires complex decision-making and communication with your healthcare provider, but having an understanding of how the drugs work can help you understand why they may prescribe one over the other. The list price of Nucala is $3,689.

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9 pharmacy technician tips for smooth pharmacy operations

SingleCare

They count pills, call insurance companies, staff the register and the drive-thru, verify insurance coverage, check inventory, and talk to doctor’s offices, all while answering phones, responding to customer questions and complaints, and sometimes even administering vaccines.

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What CVS’s Signify Health acquisition means for the future of healthcare

pharmaphorum

In 2018, CVS acquired the insurer, Aetna , and in 2007, the company acquired pharmacy services provider Caremark Rx. After the home visit, the same provider may prescribe medications for pickup at CVS (and the patient’s fees may be covered by their insurer, Aetna). This is not CVS’s first expansion beyond physical store locations.