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Pharmacy professionals are used to overcoming obstacles in this competitive, dynamic field. But the coming year will bring challenges affecting patient care, the industry workforce and their business. Pharmacies must be ready to do more than weather the storm; they need deliberate strategy and sophisticated tools to thrive amidst these obstacles. This white paper will discuss the issues and solutions that should be at the top of every pharmacy professional’s mind as they start the new year.

Drug Topics sat down with Laird Leavoy, President of American Pharmacies, to discuss the role leadership plays in the independent pharmacy industry.

Tom Utech, PharmD, CEO of iA, joined Drug Topics to discuss his company’s centralized pharmacy fulfillment solutions.

Drug Topics talked with Kelly Malkamaki, pharmacist, former independent community pharmacy owner, and senior product pharmacy analyst at AssureCare, about how community pharmacies can continue to thrive with decreased medication reimbursement rates.

Streamline your pharmacy operations with centralized fulfillment. Discover how automation and advanced software can improve patient care, reduce operational errors, and create a better work environment for pharmacists. Download our whitepaper to learn how centralized fulfillment can address rising prescription volumes and staffing shortages. Request a consultation today to explore the best solution for your pharmacy.

Learn how one pharmacy used RxCash+ to lessen the stress of cash pricing and spend more time on patient care.

Kala Shankle, Vice President of Regulatory Affairs with the Healthcare Distribution Alliance, and Ilisa Bernstein, President of Bernstein Rx Solutions, LLC, discussed recent developments regarding the Drug Supply Chain Security Act.

Explore what to look for in a solution to effectively manage cash pricing.

SureCost wanted to gauge how well pharmacies perform certain purchasing practices. To understand pharmacies’ existing practices, we conducted a “Smarter Purchasing Survey.” SureCost’s 2024 Smarter Purchasing Report identified five key areas of smarter purchasing amid staff and drug shortages. This white paper will summarize those results and explain how pharmacies can optimize their own purchasing.

Drug Topics discussed independent pharmacy advocacy and PBM reform on the state level with Miguel Rodriguez, Executive Vice President and general counsel for American Pharmacies.

Drug Topics discussed independent pharmacy advocacy and PBM reform on the federal level with Miguel Rodriguez, Executive Vice President and general counsel for American Pharmacies.

Transform your pharmacy operations with centralized fulfillment. This whitepaper reveals how advanced automation can help you manage rising prescription volumes and workforce challenges. Learn how leading pharmacies optimize efficiency and reduce costs with proprietary software and automated robotic solutions. Download now and discover the future of pharmacy fulfillment.

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.

Jeremy Cundiff, PharmD, co-owner of Professional Pharmacy Group, joined Drug Topics to discuss Return Solutions and the company’s Rx Returns process.

Drug Topics sat down with Sandra Canally, RN, founder and CEO of The Compliance Team, and Kara Benson, PharmD, long-term care director of Lewis Drug Inc, to discuss the future of LTC pharmacy.

High-volume pharmacy fulfillment requires addressing unique factors like demand profiles, prescription throughput, and specialized processing to design a solution to address your specific needs and growth goals. This article covers steps for designing fulfillment solutions, including assessing demand, choosing appropriate automation technologies, and addressing conveyance, packaging, and sortation needs.

Discover how regulatory advancements are shaping the future of pharmacy automation. Our white paper explores the collaborative efforts between industry leaders and regulatory bodies, highlighting the pivotal role of regulations in advancing pharmacy practices. Learn how automation, including robotics and intelligent software, can enhance pharmacist efficiency and patient care. Find out how our industry experts are working to accelerate the adoption of regulations that facilitate the use of automation for medication patient dispensing. After reading the whitepaper, visit iARx.com to learn more about our integrated platform of capabilities supporting centralized and community fulfillment solutions.

SureCost's annual Smarter Purchasing Report offers a comprehensive, anonymized analysis of customer data to monitor trends and create a vital resource for pharmacies navigating an increasingly complex industry. This user-friendly report, based on insights from hundreds of pharmacies, provides a holistic view of emerging trends and persistent challenges. Furthermore, SureCost offers strategies to help pharmacies overcome these challenges, streamline their purchasing and inventory processes and save both time and money.

Ready or not, DSCSA goes into full effect in November 2024. Not everyone in the supply chain is ready for the new requirements, but advance planning can help you protect patients, inventories, and your business. It's also an opportunity for you to build a competitive edge!

Discover how SureCost can help your pharmacy reduce the impact of staff shortages and streamline operations. With a surge in patients requiring more complex care, pharmacies face increasing pressure to meet both patient needs and business demands. Explore the origins and impact of these shortages and the challenges faced by pharmacy teams while learning how Smarter Purchasing practices can help alleviate these burdens on staff.

Drug Topics sits down with iA to discuss its new shared central fulfillment solution.