Benefits of AI in Independent Community Pharmacies
Drug Topics
NOVEMBER 28, 2022
Drug Topics® talks to community pharmacy owner Steve Moore about the benefits of AI.
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Access to Community Pharmacies Increased Willingness to Receive Flu Vaccine
Drug Topics
MARCH 5, 2025
Researchers investigated the acceptability of community pharmacy-led influenza vaccination and patients willingness to return for future immunization.
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Diabetes Care in Clinical, Community Pharmacy Practices | APhA 2025
Drug Topics
MARCH 22, 2025
Heather Johnson, PharmD, BCACP, CTTS, and Heather Roth, BSPharm, RPh, compared patients diabetes outcomes in clinical and community pharmacy settings.
Medicare Drug Price Negotiations Expose Community Pharmacies to Financial Risk
Drug Topics
JANUARY 30, 2025
A survey conducted by 3 Axis Advisors revealed potential impacts of the Inflation Reduction Acts Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program.
The Girls Are Back: One Pharmacist’s Journey to Save His Community Pharmacy
Drug Topics
JULY 18, 2024
Mayank Amin, PharmD, RPh, MBA, sat down with Drug Topics on part 1 of an episode of Over the Counter to share his experiences transforming a shuttered independent pharmacy into a thriving community hub.
Demographics Significantly Influence Common Customer Behavior at Community Pharmacies
Drug Topics
MARCH 29, 2024
Researchers found various reasons for why individuals chose a specific pharmacy and how they purchase OTC medication.
Community Pharmacy Vaccine Promotions Often Neglect Vulnerable Populations
Drug Topics
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Researchers aimed to address how community pharmacies target vulnerable groups regarding the promotion of vaccinations.
A Diabetes Intervention in Community Pharmacy Drives Value-Based Health Care
Drug Topics
AUGUST 19, 2024
A collaboration with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina focused on commercial populations has improved care and lowered costs in the state.
Q&A: NCPA Announces Independent Community Pharmacy Consortium for Government Engagement
Drug Topics
JANUARY 21, 2025
Kurt Proctor, BS Pharm, PhD, CCHS, President of the NCPA Innovation Center, discussed his organizations efforts in launching the Independent Community Pharmacy Consortium for Government Engagement.
NCPA's New Consortium Exemplifies Preparedness in Community Pharmacy
Drug Topics
JANUARY 23, 2025
The new initiative is a way for NCPA to proactively engage its network of community pharmacies during a potential public health crisis.
Entrepreneurship Necessary to Community Pharmacy Practice, Education
Drug Topics
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
Researchers conducted a literature review to explore topics in entrepreneurship that impact pharmacy practice and education.
Community Pharmacies Must Diversify Their Revenue Streams to Survive in Today’s Landscape
Drug Topics
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Drug Topics talked with Kelly Malkamaki, pharmacist, former independent community pharmacy owner, and senior product pharmacy analyst at AssureCare, about how community pharmacies can continue to thrive with decreased medication reimbursement rates.
Enhancing Medication Access, Addressing Health Disparities in Community Pharmacies | ACCP 2024
Drug Topics
OCTOBER 17, 2024
Findings from a collection of posters at ACCP underscore the critical role of community pharmacies in promoting health equity and providing high-quality, patient-centered care.
Patient Engagement and the Future of Community Pharmacy as a Health Care Destination
Drug Topics
OCTOBER 31, 2024
Ian Stone, Senior Vice President at Mesmerize, discussed the essential aspects of a community pharmacy and how his company can help independent owners excel in the future.
AI Can Improve Business Operations in Community Pharmacies and Benefit Patients
Drug Topics
NOVEMBER 3, 2023
Ravi Patel, PharmD, MBA, MS, discusses how artificial intelligence can be a benefit to both patients and community pharmacies.
Implementing a Year-Long Vaccine Program Helps Community Pharmacies Increase Profits
Drug Topics
OCTOBER 2, 2023
By offering vaccines year-round instead of only during the typical flu season, community pharmacies can maximize profits and help patients live healthier lives.
Industry Trends: What to Watch For
Drug Topics
OCTOBER 13, 2022
From biosimilars to artificial intelligence, these are the trends poised to take community pharmacy by storm.
Q&A: Clinical Pearls in Skin Cancer Awareness for the Community Pharmacist
Drug Topics
MAY 14, 2024
For Melanoma and Skin Cancer Awareness Month, Drug Topics sat down with Colleen McCabe, PharmD, BCOP, to glean clinical insights into promoting skin cancer awareness in the community pharmacy.
Significant Gaps Identified in Access to OTC Naloxone, Nonprescription Syringes
Drug Topics
FEBRUARY 27, 2025
Researchers conducted a cross-sectional study to investigate the accessibility of over-the-counter naloxone and nonprescription syringes at community pharmacies.
Assessing the Current and Future Landscape of Pharmacy
Drug Topics
MARCH 11, 2024
A panel discussion at the Outcomes 2024 SYNC National Conference touched upon many important themes in community pharmacy, including the evolving role of pharmacists, emerging tech, and key challenges going forward.
Flip the Pharmacy Award Winners Recognized for Pharmacy Transformation Excellence
Drug Topics
OCTOBER 27, 2023
The awards recognize the teams, coaches, and pharmacies that have demonstrated outstanding commitment to transforming community pharmacy practice.
Translating Diabetes Interventions into Sustainable Programs in Community Pharmacy
Drug Topics
AUGUST 18, 2024
Pharmacists need support—through partnerships and reimbursement—to provide more diverse services to patients.
ACT Pharmacy Collaborative Will Launch 3 New Signature Programs This Fall
Drug Topics
OCTOBER 5, 2023
Collaboration among faculty, students, national associations, and community pharmacy leaders is crucial as pharmacy practice continues to transform.
Independent Pharmacies Say They Can Help Patients Impacted by Chain Store Closures, NCPA Survey Finds
Drug Topics
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
A new poll from the organization surveyed 10000 independent community pharmacy owners on current worries in the industry and how they are being impacted by the ongoing national drug shortage.
Register Today: March 2025 Total Pharmacy Solutions Summit
Drug Topics
MARCH 10, 2025
The event will focus on clinical practice expansion for community pharmacies and how to make them a revenue-generating health care destination.
Four Simple Steps to Turn a Pharmacy’s Front End Into a Profit Magnet
Drug Topics
JULY 18, 2023
Filling prescriptions is no longer a sufficient source of revenue for community pharmacy.
The Trouble With Satisfaction
Drug Topics
FEBRUARY 15, 2023
It’s not possible to phone it in to your job in community pharmacy.
Q&A: The Superman Pharmacist Shares His Vision For Community Pharmacy
Drug Topics
JULY 25, 2024
In the final part of his conversation on Over the Counter, Mayank Amin, PharmD, RPh, MBA, reflects on 5-years worth of learnings at Skippack Pharmacy and offers candid perspectives on the future of community pharmacy.
Evaluating Pharmacist-Driven CGM Services in Community, Ambulatory Care Settings
Drug Topics
AUGUST 28, 2023
A recent study found that there was a lack of strong evidence supporting the use of continuous glucose monitor programs in community pharmacies.
GSK’s RSV Vaccine Now Available in Some US Pharmacies: What You Need to Know
Drug Topics
AUGUST 1, 2023
A Q&A with Marc Ost, co-owner of Eric’s RX Shoppe, which was one of the first community pharmacies to receive the new vaccine.
Keys to achieving smoother workflows and more new business in 2023
Drug Topics
JANUARY 10, 2023
This eBook explores technology-based solutions for community pharmacies that simplify workflows for your revenue-driving services and automate mundane record-keeping tasks. Download it and make 2023 your year!
The Future Of Community Pharmacy
Drug Topics
APRIL 19, 2023
Timothy Aungst, PharmD at The Digital Apothecary joined the April 2023 Total Pharmacy Solutions Summit and spoke about how technology and automation continue to grow in the health care world.
Rethinking STI Testing Through Partnerships Between Community Pharmacy and Public Health
Drug Topics
OCTOBER 14, 2023
Community pharmacists and their colleagues in the public health space can work together to increase STI testing and treatment in at-risk groups.
Community Pharmacies May Benefit From Embracing AI for Enhanced Profitability
Pharmacy Times
JULY 2, 2024
Artificial intelligence (AI) may optimize cash pricing strategies in community pharmacies.
Community Pharmacies Motivated to Adopt Opioid Overdose Prevention Practices
Drug Topics
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
Researchers measured current pharmacy practices and the future potential of practices geared toward reducing instances of opioid overdose.
Independent Rx Forum - Charting the Course of Community Pharmacies
Pharmacy Times
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
Tune in to this episode of the Independent Rx Forum to gain a comprehensive understanding of the enduring significance of independent and community pharmacies.
The Community Pharmacy Can Leverage Trust To Improve Health Equity Outcomes
Pharmacy Times
OCTOBER 10, 2023
Community pharmacies are ideal locations to identify and recruit underrepresented patients for clinical trials.
Q&A: Discovering the Powerful Impact of Community Pharmacy
Drug Topics
JULY 24, 2024
In part 3 of his conversation with Drug Topics on Over the Counter, Mayank Amin, PharmD, RPh, MBA, continues his inspiring story of reopening Skippack Pharmacy and details the beginnings of The Superman Pharmacist.
Wound Care Experiences in Western Australian Community Pharmacies
Drug Topics
JULY 5, 2023
What are the experiences of patients who had their wound treated in pharmacy settings?
Q&A: Expert Discusses Trust Building in Community Pharmacy During COVID-19 Pandemic
Drug Topics
MARCH 20, 2025
Jade Ranger, PharmD, co-owner and pharmacist at the Prescription Shoppe, discussed administering vaccines during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Front-Line Impacts of Point-of-Sale DIR Fees on Community Pharmacies: Mid-Year Update with AAP
Drug Topics
JULY 29, 2024
A roundtable session discussed the real-world implications of applying Direct and Indirect Remuneration (DIR) fees at the point of sale rather than through retroactive clawback.
Keeping the Focus on Community Pharmacy Advocacy at the State Level
Drug Topics
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
Drug Topics discussed independent pharmacy advocacy and PBM reform on the state level with Miguel Rodriguez, Executive Vice President and general counsel for American Pharmacies.
Program Highlights Opportunities for Community Pharmacies to Deliver Screening, Education, and Referral Interventions
Pharmacy Times
MAY 21, 2024
Aligning community pharmacy interventions with top-down findings, payers’ population health priorities, and identified unmet needs can help develop a sustainable pathway.
Community Pharmacy Can Help Solve National Health Equity Challenges Facing Clinical Research
Pharmacy Times
SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
The people who come to the community pharmacy represent the surrounding population at large, making the pharmacy an ideal place to identify and recruit underrepresented patients.
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