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As trusted healthcare providers, pharmacists can play a pivotal role in integrating functional medicine principles into the patient experience, offering a more holistic and personalized approach to care. In this blog, we’ll explore how pharmacists can incorporate functional medicine into their practice to enhance patient outcomes and satisfaction.
In recent years, the landscape of pharmaceutical pricing has been marked by significant turbulence. From sweeping federal legislation aimed at reigning in costs to the unexpected maneuvers of drug manufacturers, the effects of these changes reverberate throughout the healthcare system. As drug prices continue to rise, pharmacies find themselves at the intersection of financial strain and patient care, prompting a need for innovative strategies to navigate these challenges.
Younger generations have been shifting their focus to holistic wellness for years. Here are some recent trends and how they have become an opportunity for your pharmacy this year.
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The role of pharmacies is somewhat changed compared to one in the past. People used to consider the pharmacy as a place to fill their prescriptions, but, pharmacies and pharmacists do much more than prepare medications. Most people fill their medication and medicinal devices from their local community pharmacies. To outstand and succeed among the other pharmacies, community pharmacies should find a way to distinguish their pharmacy from others. And to run a successful community pharmacy business, pharmacies should be well prepared to satisfy their customers, here are some tips for retail pharmacy business.
To take into account that the COVID-19 pandemic changed how people throughout the world think about health care, the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has responded by making a number of adjustments to the principle that patients should encounter the fewest obstacles possible when obtaining care and treatment during COVID-19.
Both Star Ratings and the nature of healthcare are constantly changing. Check out the changes that might affect you.
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Lung Cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in the US, and about every 2 and a half minutes, someone learns they have this disease. Many organizations are working together to defeat lung cancer and during the month of November, it’s critical to raise awareness.
On October 7th, 2022 the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced its approval of the Boostrix vaccine, commonly known as Tdap (combination of Tetanus Toxoid, Reduced Diphtheria Toxoid and Acellular Pertussis) for immunization administration during the third trimester of pregnancy to prevent pertussis in infants younger than two months of age.
Innovation drives progress. When it comes to innovation in the development of new drugs and therapeutic biological products in the pharmaceutical industry, the United States Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA’s) Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER) is a key supporter of the pharmaceutical industry.
Pharmacies offering testing services can lead to healthier communities and quicker diagnosis of disease. Not only will this allow pharmacists to practice at the top of their license, it will allow for patients to continue to receive exceptional care from the pharmacy teams they love.
From short videos making audiences laugh to informative videos solving a problem for consumers, the videos posted on TikTok vastly range. Pharmacies have a place here as well. TikTok is a great social media platform to get your name and services out in a new and novel way. By posting videos, replying to comments, engaging with hashtags – you are marketing your brand.
Over the past few years, the FDA has recalled many popular drugs due to a contaminant, Nitrosamine, being found in them. Medications that have been found to include concerning amounts of nitrosamines include losartan and other ARB’s, Metformin, ranitidine, rifampin, and Chantix. Let’s talk a bit more about these recalls and what nitrosamines exactly are, what to do if a patient inquires about this recall, and the legal actions that are being taken.
On August 16, 2022, the FDA issued a rule establishing “over-the-counter hearing aids to improve access to safe, effective, and affordable hearing aids for millions of Americans”. These hearing aids can be purchased by patients with perceived mild to moderate hearing loss without the need to see a prescriber. Here we have a full list of what you need to know when it comes to OTC hearing aids.
When you go to the website for Amazon’s Pharmacy it states they are “The pharmacy that really delivers. Upfront pricing. Easy refills. No more waiting in pharmacy lines.” But what does this all mean? Let’s dive deeper into their pharmacy business.
In an effort to prevent the spread of emerging SARS-CoV-2 variants, we have compiled information on the latest SARS-CoV-2 variants and what pharmacists need to know about testing for these new COVID-19 variants.
On August 9th, 2022, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an emergency use authorization for the JYNNEOS vaccine for Monkeypox. In this blog we dive more into what that means for pharmacists and what they need to make sure their patients know.
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