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Report: Satisfaction of Mail-Order Pharmacies Rise, Decreases for Community Pharmacies

Pharmacy Times

Customers report that their communication is strong with their pharmacists, but only 51% said their pharmacist was trustworthy.

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

Digital Pharmacist

In this changing environment, independent pharmacies face increasing competition from retail, online, regional, and mail-order pharmacies. 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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How Amazon could Disrupt Pharmacy Services

The Digital Apothecary

Nonetheless, having Amazon as a disruptive player in the pharmacy sphere is worth having some thoughts about, for those inside the pharmacy space and outside have some very different takes on the matter. Rather, it's just 'one more mail order pharmacy.' I think this difference in views comes down to several items.

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How to get a prescription online with telemedicine

SingleCare

Through live video chat, telephone, email, secure messaging, or a mobile app, you can communicate with a provider and get prescriptions online for minor skin conditions, mental health concerns, and infectious conditions like the common cold or flu. Many times, your provider can recommend online prescription services or a mail-order pharmacy.

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Can you buy Adderall online?

The Checkup by Singlecare

Ultimately, filling your prescription online is not an excuse to stop communicating with your medical provider. Dr. Khurana says insured individuals who can’t go to a pharmacy to fill their ADHD medication should also consider mail-order pharmacies.

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7 Ways To Improve Medication Adherence and Lower DIR Fees

Digital Pharmacist

2) Provide a Delivery Service With more and more online and mail-order pharmacies popping up, delivery options are becoming more of an expectation for patients. 6) Communicate Securely & Efficiently Our HIPAA-compliant 2-way messaging offers a secure point of contact between you and your patients.

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What to do when patients use multiple pharmacies

The Checkup by Singlecare

Encouraging patients to use one pharmacy, communicating with the patient to find out their current medication list, and coordinating with the patient’s healthcare team are a few ways to help patients using multiple pharmacies. . Some patients may be using multiple pharmacies for the sake of convenience.