Digital Pharmacist

OCTOBER 26, 2023

By understanding what led retail pharmacy team members to take these drastic actions, we can look at what independent pharmacies can do to avoid similar issues and also how independents can help members of these communities affected by the closures of retail chains.

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Drug Store News

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

The latest NCPA survey finds that several drugs and pharmacy techs are in high demand at independent pharmacies.

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Pharmacy Times

JULY 20, 2022

PSAO supports community pharmacies through patient access by unlocking the right payer agreements.

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Digital Pharmacist

DECEMBER 15, 2022

People used to consider the pharmacy as a place to fill their prescriptions, but, pharmacies and pharmacists do much more than prepare medications. Most people fill their medication and medicinal devices from their local community pharmacies. Additional Pharmacy Services. Customer Specific Service.

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Digital Pharmacist

AUGUST 31, 2023

Independent pharmacies have emerged as pivotal players in this arena, offering point-of-care testing (POCT) services that not only enhance healthcare accessibility but also alleviate the strain on hospitals and healthcare systems. Benefits of Pharmacy-Based POCT The benefits of POCT in independent pharmacies are vast.

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Pharmacy Is Right For Me

JULY 11, 2022

I am also the operational lead for North Carolina’s community pharmacy vaccine rollout. I entered pharmacy school thinking I wanted to be an independent pharmacy owner. My residency really made me realize that I like the bigger picture stuff more than the day-to-day pharmacy operations.

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Med Ed 101

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

While I’m not routinely working in community pharmacy nowadays, the impact and reach that a pharmacist in this role can have is immeasurable. I have great respect for those that are currently working in a pharmacy. I have crazy respect for those that actually own an independent pharmacy.

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Lifewell Rx Pharmacy

AUGUST 10, 2021

As a community pharmacy in Kentucky , we would like to help our customers manage their medications better to ensure their health and well-being. Are you looking for an independent pharmacy in Louisville, Kentucky ? Come on over to LIFEWELL RX PHARMACY.

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Lifewell Rx Pharmacy

APRIL 7, 2021

Most of us go to the pharmacy to get our prescriptions, an occasional treat, or a toiletry item. As the community’s leading independent pharmacy in Louisville, Kentucky , at LIFEWELL RX PHARMACY here are some of the services from your pharmacy that you may be missing out on: Pharmacy consultations.

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Lifewell Rx Pharmacy

JUNE 9, 2021

A retail pharmacy may use blister packs , Dispill®, and other types of special packages to organize prescriptions and label medications according to dosage and time of intake. As a reputable independent pharmacy in Louisville, Kentucky , LIFEWELL RX PHARMACY utilizes special packaging to help our patients adhere to their prescribed meds.

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Lifewell Rx Pharmacy

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Usually, any pharmacy carrying antibiotics would require you to show a doctor’s prescription before you can purchase them. When used irresponsibly, germs and bacteria can develop antibiotic resistance that’s why our independent pharmacy in Louisville, Kentucky is careful in dispensing them.

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Lifewell Rx Pharmacy

MAY 4, 2021

We know these challenges all too well as a community pharmacy in Kentucky at LIFEWELL RX PHARMACY so we have made sure to devise ways to help patients adhere to their medications. One of the main ways we do so is through our special packaging for medications in our independent pharmacy in Louisville, Kentucky.

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Lifewell Rx Pharmacy

JULY 9, 2021

Pharmacists from your community pharmacy in Kentucky are the most approachable healthcare professionals you can talk to. LIFEWELL RX PHARMACY is an established independent pharmacy in Louisville, Kentucky. Some medications can be dangerous when taken with other substances, such as alcohol or caffeine.

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Lifewell Rx Pharmacy

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

But sometimes, these medicines get discontinued or patients are allergic to some of their ingredients, making it hard to simply walk into a Retail Pharmacy and buy what they need off the shelves. This is where our Community Pharmacy in Kentucky comes in. We have compounding services to help as many of our clients as possible.

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Lifewell Rx Pharmacy

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021

Having said that, the services provided by LIFEWELL RX PHARMACY include special packaging services as a strategic method to promote medication adherence. Listed below are the different kinds of packaging services offered in our community pharmacy in Kentucky. Trust a retail pharmacy that serves the community today.

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Lifewell Rx Pharmacy

OCTOBER 6, 2021

To know more about vaccines, visit our community pharmacy in Kentucky. You may also call LIFEWELL RX PHARMACY , an independent pharmacy in Louisville, Kentucky , to know beforehand the availability of different vaccines.

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Lifewell Rx Pharmacy

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

This is why it is of utmost importance for patients to find a retail pharmacy that they can rely on. A community pharmacy in Kentucky won’t only provide medications and medical supplies, but it can also help assist patients with their other medical needs. For every ailment, there is a specific medication.

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PQA

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

We also highlight our members' perspectives on expanded pharmacy services, social determinants of health and access to care through community pharmacy. Supporting Health Equity and Access to Care McKesson's Niki Shah discussed initiatives to support health equity through community pharmacies.

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PQA

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

EQUIPP is currently accessible to 95% of community pharmacies, and the platform offers patient opportunities for pharmacies to make an impact to patient lives in their communities. Furthermore, pharmacies engaging in these programs can enhance quality measure performance scores, contributing to improved patient outcomes.

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PQA

MARCH 8, 2024

Expanding clinical interventions is a great way for independent pharmacies to begin increasing their revenue. A Guide to Implementing Point-of-Care Testing Services in Community Pharmacy" was developed to broadly help with setting up and providing these services, marketing them in their communities, and navigating reimbursement.

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The Happy PharmD

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

According to the National Pharmacist Workforce Study, pharmacists in mass merchandisers report lower job satisfaction and higher stress levels compared to their counterparts in smaller chains or independent pharmacies. Despite these challenges, the demand for grocery store pharmacists remains robust.

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The Happy PharmD

JULY 4, 2024

Today, nearly 3,000 businesses worldwide specialize in compounding pharmacy, employing over 32,000 professionals, including pharmacists skilled in areas like sterile compounding or clinical specialties.

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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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PQA

JULY 11, 2024

The guide was designed to spark conversation and foster collaboration between community pharmacy organizations, pharmacists and health care payers. Loren Kirk, PQA’s Senior Director of Strategic Partnerships, managed the task force and development of the action guide.

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PQA

AUGUST 8, 2022

Humana provided incentives to pharmacies as they improved patient outcomes for specific diabetes quality measures within the EQUIPP® dashboard. The Present EQUIPP® was designed to engage with pharmacy staff by providing quality measure performance information from participating health plans. Sheer et al.,

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The Digital Apothecary

OCTOBER 4, 2019

Current Issues in Pharmacy Foremost, I think there are a lot of issues hitting the pharmacy profession that really are important right now that are leading towards pharmacists concerns to problems that are a large issue right now, such as: DIR Fees and Lost Profits - The loss of money in community settings is enormous.

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