Business Strategies

Before marketing your pharmacy’s immunizations services, check out these takeaways from NCPA.

Making the store’s front end a priority can increase revenue opportunities and boost pharmacy profit.

Kristen Hartzell, PharmD, Vice President of Clinical Services, RedSail Technologies, sat down with Drug Topics to discuss the RxCash+ tool designed to achieve fairer pricing on cash prescriptions for pharmacies and patients.

As the role of pharmacists continues to change, new digital tools can help improve medication adherence and patient outcomes.

A survey conducted by Surescripts, a health care solutions company, explored the attitudes of pharmacists and prescribers towards ongoing issues and challenges currently facing the industry.

Emporos announced a strategic partnership with InterLink AI to help pharmacists streamline tasks and fill more prescriptions.

McKesson’s private brand of OTC health and wellness products are a great way for independent pharmacies to increase profits.

Emily Flaugher, Vice President and General Manager of Health Mart Atlas and Atlas Specialty at McKesson, sat down with Drug Topics to discuss McKesson solutions that help independent pharmacists maximize reimbursement.

The FTC released its interim report detailing PBM practices, staggering market consolidation statistics, and the disparities between PBMs and their smaller competitors.

During a session at McKesson ideaShare 2024, Martin Dennis of RxOwnership was joined by digital marketing experts to discuss key marketing tools for independent pharmacies.

A Q&A with Joe McKamey, general manager at Marcrom’s Pharmacy in Manchester, Tennessee.

Kathy Campbell, PharmD, discusses why she believes wellness and proactive health are the future of pharmacy and the unique value they offer compared to traditional models.

At AAP 2024, the Cardinal Health Pharmacy Transitions Services team hosted a session outlining how best to go about selling and buying a pharmacy.

Brian Rakers, senior vice president of distribution and member support at Pharmacists Mutual Insurance Group, talked cybersecurity during a session at AAP 2024.

Kathy Campbell, PharmD, pharmacist and patient advocate at Medicap Pharmacy in Owassa, Oklahoma, and CEO of DrKathy Health, discusses the unique value that a wellness-focused pharmacy offers compared to traditional models.

Eric Fromhart, co-founder and chief growth officer at Aventi Health, talked about the importance of the 340B drug pricing program at the 2024 AAP annual conference.

Pacience Edwards, PharmD, manager of compliance at Outcomes, discussed during a session at Outcomes 2024 SYNC National Conference several specific opportunities at the pharmacists disposal.

Pacience Edwards, PharmD, manager of compliance at Outcomes, discussed how technological solutions can aid pharmacies during a session at the Outcomes 2024 SYNC National Conference in Orlando, Florida.

As pharmacies continue their rapid adoption of technological tools to improve efficiency, being prepared for cyberattacks is more important than ever.

Drug Topics sat down with Jude Dieterman, CEO of Outcomes, to discuss the value and uniqueness of the company in the pharmacy market, what’s next on the horizon, and the upcoming event.

Tyler Woods, PharmD, was joined by Ajay Mehra, chief financial officer and cofounder of UGO Rx, and Scott Cady, PharmD, during the Total Pharmacy Solutions Summit Fall 2023 to discuss how pharmacists can maximize opportunities to improve their stores.

Presenters at a NCPA 2023 session highlighted the importance of overcoming hesitations to implement new clinical services and taking an employee-centric approach in doing so.

A Q&A with Ginny Langbehn, vice president of marketing and communications at American Associated Pharmacies, about different strategies pharmacies can use to bring in new customers.

Mary Stoner, president of Electronic Billing Services Inc., sat down with Drug Topics at NCPA 2023 to discuss the billing process for non-dispensing services in pharmacies.

Veterinarians and veterinarian pharmacists weigh in on issues around working with pet medications.

When pet parents fill a prescription online, they lose the opportunity to consult with a pharmacist.

Ravi Patel, PharmD, MBA, MS, discusses the role of artificial intelligence in community pharmacies.

Lisa Faast, CEO and Owner of DiversifyRx, discusses ways that pharmacists can prepare their business for the cash crunch that is set to happen in the first several months of next year.

Britney Beck, founder and chief people strategist at Hi-Wire HR Consulting, discusses how pharmacists can navigate the current challenges in the labor market.

The winner was announced during the 2023 NCPA Annual Convention and Expo.