Karen Appold

Telehealth, efforts to address social determinants of health and a focus on health disparities are likely to be among the top priorities in population health this year.

As we head into 2022, the pharmaceutical industry still faces uncertainty stemming from supply chain challenges.

Mobile apps and fitness trackers predate the COVID-19 pandemic but are being utilized more ever before.

Pharmacist inclusion in stroke interventions improves patient outcomes.

Pharmacists can guide patients to the best OTC product selections for their symptoms.

How community pharmacists can advance care as patients come home.

Multitasking and distractions during work are the leading cause of dispensing errors.

Pharmacists should counsel patients on how taking steps now can prevent certain cancers later.

When looking to grow business with supplement sales, pharmacists should first educate themselves.

The opioid crisis continues to be one of the worst public health crises that the United States has ever seen.

Pharmacies are making the most of tech from automation to big data.

Health systems offer a wider use of pharmacy training, but more readily succumb to drug shortages and frequent formulary changes. 

Poor medication adherence leads to $100 billion in healthcare expenditures annually.

Standing behind the counter and waiting for customers to walk into your pharmacy is not enough to sustain independents in today’s marketplace. Here are some new or unique things independents should consider to ensure survival, says B. Douglas Hoey, RPh, MBA, CEO of the NCPA.

High-touch care models and boutique offerings can differentiate stores and bolster business.

Changes coming to combat opioid addictions and overuse, as well as mitigate rising drug prices. 

GPS-based dietary prompts, continuous glucose monitors among the devices poised to revolutionize diabetes treatment and patient management.