DSCSA Small Dispenser Exemption: What You Need to Know
TL;DR: If your pharmacy has fewer than 25 employees (pharmacists and technicians combined), notify your Authorized Trading Partners (ATPs) that you're exempt. Remember: You're still responsible for working with ATPs and using manual and existing procedures for DSCSA...
A Win for Community Pharmacies: My Journey to the Women Founders Network Fast Pitch Grand Prize
Winning the grand prize at the Women Founders Network Fast Pitch competition is a moment I’ll never forget. As the CEO of RxPost and a proud pharmacy technician, this recognition feels monumental—not just for me, but for every pharmacy and community I’m committed to...
The Case for Paid Pharmacy Delivery: A Path to Sustainable Patient Care
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...
CDC: Second COVID Shot Advised for Seniors and Immunocompromised People
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 Resilience and Expand Market Reach
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...
Have You Discovered PAXCESS from Pfizer?
Explore Cost-Saving Opportunities Through the PAXCESS Patient Support Program
Have Commercial Insurance?
Patients may be eligible to pay as little as $0 for PAXLOVID through the PAXCESS Co-Pay Savings Program, how to enroll:
National Pharmacy Week: Celebrating Pharmacists and Technicians
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,...
Why Proper Arm Position is Crucial for Accurate Blood Pressure Readings
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...
Governor Newsom Vetoes PBM Reform Bill SB 966
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....