DiversifyRx

MARCH 22, 2024

This is why independent pharmacies should focus more on targeted marketing. Independent pharmacy owners face the challenge of staying profitable while maintaining the personal touch that sets them apart. The post The Case for Targeted Marketing for Independent Pharmacy Owners first appeared on DiversifyRx.

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DiversifyRx

JUNE 29, 2023

A kick-ass social media strategy is a low-cost way to grow your independent pharmacy. Creating a social media content strategy for your independent pharmacy increases your online authority and attracts new patients. For example, do you want to increase vaccinations? Make your independent pharmacy stand out.

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Digital Pharmacist

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Part D plans will also cover most vaccines, except for those covered in Part B. Patients are more likely to stay with the pharmacy that helped them receive their medications at an affordable rate, and that took the time to compare and contrast the best Medicare plan for them, versus leaving for a competitor. Antipsychotic medications.

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DiversifyRx

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Organic marketing is a low-cost and easy way to grow any independent pharmacy. It’s a marketing method that thrives on authenticity, relationship-building, and consistency—perfect for independent pharmacy owners who want to increase visibility without busting the budget. Have you started a new vaccine program?

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DiversifyRx

JANUARY 9, 2025

PBM Optimization remains a critical focus for independent pharmacies. With the majority of pharmacy revenue flowing through Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs), optimizing these claims is essential for maintaining profitability and ensuring compliance. PBM Optimization goes beyond maximizing reimbursement.

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Drug Topics

OCTOBER 20, 2024

In case you missed it, this week we had stories about medication adherence and breast cancer outcomes, new vaccines in the pipeline, independent pharmacies saying no to Medicare drug price, and more.

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Digital Pharmacist

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Potential Implications of 2024 Medicare Changes on Pharmacy Teams With CMS releasing the projected average total monthly Part D premium, calculated based on plan bids submitted by Medicare Part D plan carriers, this provides insight into premium trends, potentially impacting the selection of preferred medications by patients.

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DiversifyRx

JANUARY 16, 2025

Non-PBM revenue has become a cornerstone for independent pharmacies striving to maintain profitability and thrive in an industry dominated by Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs). Growing and retaining your non-PBM revenue is one of the keys to success in 2024 and beyond.

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Digital Pharmacist

JULY 11, 2023

With reimbursements dwindling and the so-called “ DIR Apocalypse ” or “DIR Armageddon” on the horizon, no explanation is needed as to why independent pharmacies are seeking innovative ways to expand their revenue streams beyond traditional prescription dispensing.

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Drug Topics

OCTOBER 31, 2024

A conversation with David Ha, PharmD, BCIDP, at the National Community Pharmacists Association 2024 Annual Convention and Expo.

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DiversifyRx

MARCH 3, 2023

Tailor your pharmacy’s inventory and services to those around you, including front-end offerings. One of the greatest appeals for independent pharmacies is how they can reflect the area it serves. Stock up on that Shingrix vaccine for the same demographic. What Services Will Your Provide?

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Pharmacy Times

JULY 26, 2022

Whether it was the ability to vaccinate, whether it was the ability to test, whether it's now the ability to prescribe Paxlovid for patients, those are big progress moves for the profession of pharmacy.

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PioneerRx

MARCH 28, 2023

Your hands are full as an independent pharmacist. Whether it’s helping patients, filling prescriptions, administering vaccinations, or managing your pharmacy’s.

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DiversifyRx

JULY 5, 2024

Elevate Your Pharmacy: The Power of Preparation Preparation is the only way to make your pharmacy a success. As independent pharmacy owners, we know how crucial it is to stay ahead of the game. The only way to be certain of the future is to create it. The answer often lies in our level of preparation.

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DiversifyRx

MARCH 4, 2025

For example, if your goal is to grow your immunization program, don’t just say, “I want to do more vaccines.” ” Instead, set three tiers: Good: Administer 500 vaccines in 2025. Better: Hit 750 vaccines by Q4. Best: Crush it with 1,000+ vaccines and become the go-to immunization hub in town.

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Digital Pharmacist

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Many pharmacies expanded their services to provide more various services to customers. CVS MinuteClinics provide lab testing, clinical services, COVID-19 testing, and vaccination with or without an appointment. the customers can do testing when they visit a pharmacy to fill their monthly medications.

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The Happy PharmD

JANUARY 10, 2025

Pharmacists are drowning under impossible metrics, handling more prescriptions and vaccinations than ever, all while barely finding time to breatheliterally and figuratively. Meanwhile, pharmacy closures continue unabated, blindsiding pharmacists and their communities.

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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. Looking forward, innovation in grocery store pharmacies shows promise.

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Oswald's

OCTOBER 8, 2024

There’s no better time than now to support your local independent pharmacy! As the weather cools down, make sure to schedule your flu and/or COVID-19 vaccine at oswaldspharmacy.com. ꝶ The post A Message From Alex October 2024 appeared first on Oswalds Pharmacy. Yang Rohr and Sen.

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Pharmacy Is Right For Me

JULY 11, 2022

Dr. Brown is the Senior Program Manager at the North Carolina Division of Public Health , working to coordinate the COVID-19 response and vaccination efforts across the state. I am also the operational lead for North Carolina’s community pharmacy vaccine rollout. Right now, it’s being a part of the vaccine rollout.

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PioneerRx

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Irving, TX - PioneerRx Pharmacy Software is the first and only independent pharmacy management system to feature a direct reporting capability with North Carolina’s

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PQA

AUGUST 8, 2022

In the October 2021 edition of the American Journal for Managed Care, EQUIPP® was highlighted in an article on how a collaborative effort of MAPD plans with community pharmacies could impact vaccination rates for pneumonia and influenza by providing low site of care cost immunizations to the populations served. Sheer et al.,

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PioneerRx

MARCH 1, 2023

Independent pharmacies are seeing an increase in store traffic due to COVID-19 vaccination, and a lot of pharmacies are facing a similar situation - most of the…

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DiversifyRx

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Gain 50 new flu vaccine patients in January. Add 200 followers to your pharmacy’s Instagram by June. May: Immunization Awareness Boost summer travel vaccine promotions. You get the ideaeach month should have a focus that resonates with your patients and ties into your pharmacy’s goals.

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DiversifyRx

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Vaccinations and Prevention. The vaccine is designed to prevent smallpox and monkeypox and is taken in two doses, much like the COVID vaccine. You get your second dose four weeks after your first one and then wait another two weeks to be considered “fully vaccinated.” Luckily monkeypox cases are declining.

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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. Even among respondents who had not received a vaccination, comfort was over 50%.

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Lifewell Rx Pharmacy

OCTOBER 6, 2021

The latter is done by immunizations and vaccines. This is done by administering vaccines, such as those available at our pharmacy. This is why we naturally have fevers in response to viruses or bacteria entering our bodies and over-the-counter purchases of medicines from any retail pharmacy become necessary.

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DiversifyRx

MARCH 13, 2025

” But if youre anything like most independent pharmacy owners I talk to, youve realized that pharmacy cash flow problems dont magically disappear just because one storm has passed. Lets talk about why cash flow is still the Achilles heel for many pharmacies and, more importantly, what you can do about it starting today.

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DiversifyRx

OCTOBER 5, 2022

I often see unique ways of leveraging companies’ services and products for independent pharmacies. This conundrum is where telehealth services can benefit patients and independent pharmacies alike. These should be an upsell for every person getting a vaccine in your pharmacy.

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STAT

DECEMBER 6, 2024

… What began as an unlikely, diverse alliance — “Make America Healthy Again,” inclusive of everyone from ex-Bernie supporters to vaccine-critical mothers and Joe Rogan listeners — is showing some cracks, STAT tells us. This conspiracy has caused harm to independent pharmacies throughout the United States.”

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