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2024 Technology Trends
By Keith Loria
September 27, 2023
As we look ahead to 2024, the pharmacy landscape is poised to undergo transformative changes driven by technology.
Education Gaps Exist for Veterinary Pharmacy
By Keith Loria
September 22, 2023
Limited veterinary pharmacy training is available, other than a handful of pharmacy schools that provide elective courses on the topic.
Mobile Apps for Medication Management
By Keith Loria
September 19, 2023
Pharmacists and patients can utilize mobile apps to help manage medications.
Technology Tools Increase Patient Safety in the Pharmacy
By Keith Loria
September 18, 2023
From automated medication dispensing systems to telepharmacy services, technology can help reduce the risk of adverse patient events.
Filling Prescriptions for Pet Patients: Best Practices
By Keith Loria
August 29, 2023
Filling prescriptions for animals is essentially the same as filling prescriptions for humans—with some key differences.
Why Should Independent Pharmacies Stock Pet Medications?
By Keith Loria
August 29, 2023
Caring for pets is easier when a pharmacist is involved.
Pharmacy Staffing Shortages Lead to Disruptions in Patient Care
By Keith Loria
August 25, 2023
A 2022 survey conducted by the National Community Pharmacists Association reported that more than 70% of pharmacies were struggling to fill staff positions.
Rise of Third-Party Pharmacy Audits
By Keith Loria
August 24, 2023
A greater number of pharmacy audits are originating not only from third party payors, but also from various government agencies, such as Medicare and Medicaid.
Mid-Year Updates on PBM Legislation
By Keith Loria
August 24, 2023
The Modernizing and Ensuring PBM Accountability Act, recently passed by the Senate Finance Committee, aims to regulate PBMs in the Medicare Part D, Medicare Advance, and Medicaid spaces.
How AI Can Improve Controlled Substance Security
By Keith Loria
August 17, 2023
Each year, drug diversion is estimated to cost the US health care system an estimated $70 billion. Outside of these costs, drug diversion poses a significant risk to patient safety and patient’s communities.
Rethinking Pharmacy Education in the Era of Artificial Intelligence
By Keith Loria
August 16, 2023
As AI becomes more prevalent, how must the pharmacy world change how it learns?
US Representatives From Ohio, New Hampshire Write Bipartisan Letter to FDA Warning of Potential DSCSA Problems
By Quinn Everts
August 14, 2023
The act is currently set to go into effect in just over three months.
Upcoming DIR Fee Changes Still Causing Concern for Pharmacists
By Keith Loria
August 12, 2023
New DIR fee rules eliminate clawbacks, but may create cashflow challenges for pharmacies in the first half of 2024.
