In an era where digital pharmacy startups are burning through venture capital to offer "free" same-day delivery, independent pharmacies face a critical decision: should they charge for delivery services? The answer, backed by data and real-world experience, is...
When new vaccination recommendations emerge, local pharmacy teams are often the first healthcare professionals to discuss them with community members. They serve as trusted advisors, especially to elderly patients and those with chronic conditions who regularly...
Independent Pharmacies Show Remarkable Resilience and Set for Expanded Market Presence
The 2024 NCPA Digest reveals not just resilience among independent pharmacies, but signals an upcoming shift in market dynamics that could significantly boost their presence. With...
Explore Cost-Saving Opportunities Through the PAXCESS Patient Support Program
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Patients may be eligible to pay as little as $0 for PAXLOVID through the PAXCESS Co-Pay Savings Program, how to enroll:
Each year, National Pharmacy Week, observed during the third full week of October, recognizes the vital contributions that pharmacists and pharmacy technicians make to patient care. This year, from October 21 to 27,...
When you last had your blood pressure taken, you might not have given much thought to how you were positioned, but small mistakes can lead to inaccurate readings. Research highlights various reasons for this, such as...
The California Pharmacists Association (CPhA) expressed disappointment after Governor Newsom vetoed SB 966, a Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) reform bill co-sponsored by the CPhA and authored by Senator Scott Wiener....
In response to Governor Gavin Newsom’s emergency declaration in San Bernardino County, a waiver has been issued for pharmacies in impacted areas, allowing remote processing under Business and Professions Code (BPC)...
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed a lawsuit against three major U.S. pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs)—Optum Rx (UnitedHealth), Caremark (CVS), and Express Scripts (Cigna)—alleging that they inflate insulin...