Independent pharmacies offer personalized care and support to individuals with behavioral health conditions or intellectual and developmental disabilities. Unlike large pharmacy corporations that prioritize profit, independent pharmacies focus on meeting the unique...

Crystal Lennartz, VP, GM, Health Mart Atlas & Atlas Specialty, discussed the upcoming changes to Medicare Part D with direct and indirect remuneration (DIR) during a Pharmacy Times interview at McKesson ideaShare 2023. The changes, effective in 2024, will impact...

A panel of experts at McKesson ideaShare 2023 in Las Vegas discussed the importance of independent pharmacists advocating for policy changes at the state and federal levels. They emphasized the need for pharmacists to practice at the top of their license and...

Wes Moffett discusses the potential benefits of using QR codes on prescription bottles in pharmacies. By incorporating QR codes, pharmacies can decrease costs, save time for technicians, promote environmental sustainability, improve customer relationships, and...

Pharmacogenomics (PGx) is a field that aims to improve clinical outcomes and reduce healthcare costs by using genetic information to personalize drug selection and dosing. Despite the promise of PGx, many patients still receive ineffective or toxic medications....

Pharmacies have a significant opportunity to improve patient care, enhance health outcomes, and reduce costs. Collaboration between pharmacists and physicians is crucial but often challenging to achieve. Community pharmacies, with their accessibility and...

Clinical trial recruitment in areas like Alabama has faced challenges in recruiting non-White patients due to a lack of trust. Racial and ethnic minority patients have historically been underrepresented in clinical research in US medical systems, leading to health...

The passage emphasizes the need to redefine the future of pharmacy in order to ensure a strong supply of future pharmacists and foster a culture that enables pharmacists to fulfill their purpose and passion. During the COVID-19 pandemic, pharmacists played a...