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CVS and Walgreens Walkouts: What Independent Pharmacies Should Know

Digital Pharmacist

Walgreens employees also participated in walkouts from October 9th to 11th, leading to confirmed store closures in Oregon, Arizona, Washington, and Massachusetts. Walgreens organizers are not only planning walkouts and rallies but are also considering pushing for unionization for pharmacy staff who are not currently represented by one.

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12 facts you must know – FLU SEASON 2020/2021

Druggist

It is expected to be the busiest season, and community pharmacies will play a vital role in providing flu vaccination service. Information provided is focused on the delivery of flu vaccination by community pharmacies. Community pharmacists do not vaccinate this group. When will flu season 2020 start?

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A Special Packaging Techniques for Promoting Adherence

Lifewell Rx Pharmacy

As defined by the World Health Organization, medication adherence is “the degree to which the person’s behavior corresponds with the agreed recommendations from a health care provider.” Listed below are the different kinds of packaging services offered in our community pharmacy in Kentucky.

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2024 Pharmacy Trends to Look For

Digital Pharmacist

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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How pharmacists can encourage physical activity in patients—and why it matters

The Checkup by Singlecare

Most people already know how important exercise is for their health. With nearly 90% of Americans living within 5 miles of a community pharmacy , pharmacists are the most accessible healthcare professionals. This proximity allows pharmacists to engage with patients as often as they pick up their refills or call the pharmacy.

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Five for Friday March 22: Celebrating Success in Advancing Medication Use Quality

PQA

“When a provider prescribes any of these medications, they will prescribe it to LillyDirect, LillyDirect will take care of that patient and make sure that their prior authorization is done and really take care of that patient and then send that script over to Amazon Pharmacy,” said Tanvi Patel, director of Amazon Pharmacy.

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Five for Friday August 11: Celebrating Success in Advancing Medication Use Quality

PQA

PQA has several exciting opportunities for members to engage in our work in the coming months.Chris Kotschevar and I will be in San Diego next week for the NACDS Total Store Expo and would love to connect with our members there. Learn more about our commitment to standardized pharmacy measures below and how you can connect with us next week!We