Independent Pharmacy

Mayank Amin, PharmD, RPh, MBA, sat down with Drug Topics on part 1 of an episode of Over the Counter to share his experiences transforming a shuttered independent pharmacy into a thriving community hub.

A recent study found that if community pharmacists were utilized to treat common conditions, it could result in significant cost-savings for the health care system.

The organization has renewed its recommendation of Prescryptive Health’s artificial intelligence pricing system, stating it can help independent pharmacies stay competitive.

A Q&A with Douglas Hoey, CEO of NCPA, on ways to change the pharmacy payment model and deceptive practices being employed by PBMs.

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.

A Q&A with Douglas Hoey, CEO of NCPA, on how the new provision from CMS requiring DIR fees at the point of sale is impacting independent pharmacies in 2024.

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

A panel discussion at the Outcomes 2024 SYNC National Conference touched upon many important themes in community pharmacy, including the evolving role of pharmacists, emerging tech, and key challenges going forward.

As pharmacy benefit managers gain leverage to continue driving up drug prices, local pharmacies struggle to keep up and Congress has been called to act—but it might be too late.

Health care professionals, industry leaders, and politicians gathered for a virtual roundtable to discuss the state of the PBM industry.

Offering services such as point-of-care testing and bundled products marketed as recovery kits can increase customer loyalty.