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...
Independent pharmacies can maximize their marketing reach by focusing on care, relationships, and community involvement. Building a strong online presence with a professional website and active social media accounts helps provide information about services and...
This article discusses the ongoing privatization of Medicare and how private insurers are making significant profits through systematic overbilling and opposition to measures aimed at stopping the practice. It focuses on Humana, a prominent health insurance...
The Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) was enacted by the U.S. Congress on November 27, 2013, and aims to build a comprehensive, interoperable system by 2023 to identify and trace prescription drugs as they are distributed in the United States. The four core...
The DSCSA aims to enhance product legitimacy verification, improve recall efficiency, and...