Expanding Revenue Streams in Independent Pharmacy: Strategies for Today and the Future
Tara Pfund, PharmD, chief strategy officer with the Cascadia Pharmacy Group, discusses a variety of ways community pharmacists can expand services and support clinical reimbursement.
Turning Reconciliation into a Revenue Growth Engine
Heidi Polek, RPh, EMBA, discusses how pharmacies must adopt strategic approaches to maintain financial health and continue providing patient care.
Unlocking Pharmacy Value: A Guide to Payer Program Engagement
Emily Endres, BSPS, and Todd Sega, PharmD, MBA, discuss pressures that pharmacies are currently facing, including reimbursements, competition, and patient needs.
Bridging Gaps, Building Connections: NCPDP’s New Vision for the Future of Pharmacy
John Hill, MBAHCM, and Pooja Babbrah, MBA, from the National Council for Prescription Drug Programs, discuss their organization’s strategic plan for advancing the pharmacy profession.
How Drug Benefit Design Trends Are Expected to Impact Pharmacists
Morgan Lee, PhD, MPH, CPH, and Scott Halperin, PharmD, from the Pharmaceutical Strategies Group, discuss the 2025 Trends in Drug Benefit Design Report and how it will impact pharmacists.
Pharmacists Successfully Integrate with Multi-Professional Health Care Teams
Researchers explored pharmacists’ ability to collaborate with other health care professionals in single-disciplinary outpatient practice environments.
Q&A: Prioritizing Pharmacy Technician Well-Being
Taylor Watterson, PharmD, PhD, discusses the primary contributors to stress or frustration among pharmacy technicians and how to fix them.
The Independent Pharmacist Championing Innovative, Patient-Centric Care
Amid the continuously evolving role of pharmacists in today’s health care landscape, independent owners like Amina Abubakar, PharmD, AAHIVP, are advancing the profession through innovation.
CVS Under Investigation for Text Messages Lobbying Against Louisiana PBM Reform
Louisiana opened the investigation upon discovering a CVS text message campaign sent out to patients asking them to advocate against proposed legislation.
Elevating Pharmacy Technicians in Community Practice
Taylor Watterson, PharmD, PhD, discusses how to recognize the contribution of pharmacy technicians in day-to-day operations.
Pharmacists as Problem Solvers in a Patient-Centric Health Community
Independent pharmacy owner and educator Amina Abubakar, PharmD, AAHIVP, shares her hopes for the future of the pharmacy industry and advice for the next generation of pharmacists.
Supporting the Well-Being of Community Pharmacy Technicians
A conversation with Taylor Watterson, PharmD, PhD, assistant professor at the University of Chicago Illinois Retzky College of Pharmacy.
Connecting Pharmacists, Medical Providers Through Collaborative Care
Owner of Avant Pharmacy, and President of the Avant Institute of Clinical Pharmacy, Amina Abubakar, PharmD, AAHIVP, discusses how her work in the industry is reaching far beyond the pharmacy counter.
Q&A: How Innovation is at the Heart of this Independent Pharmacy’s Growth
Amina Abubakar, PharmD, AAHIVP, joined Drug Topics to discuss her career journey as an independent pharmacy owner and the ways in which she’s been able to grow her business.
At-Home Testing Offers Unique Opportunities for Community Pharmacies
At the Total Pharmacy Solutions Summit Spring 2025 event, diagnostics experts Jenna Anderson and Amanda Wiley explored community pharmacists’ role in at-home testing.
Pharmacy Industry Transitions From Traditional Dispensing to Clinical Services
The future of pharmacy services is not just about dispensing medications but about providing comprehensive and accessible clinical care that meets evolving patient needs.
How to Make the Pharmacy a Community Health Hub
At the Total Pharmacy Solutions Summit Spring 2025, Ashley Keller, CPhT, discussed innovative ways to make pharmacy businesses thrive and, in turn, benefit patients.
Iowa Governor Signs Bill Limiting PBM Practices
SF 383 prohibits PBMs from limiting patient choice of pharmacy, unfairly excluding pharmacies from networks, and forces them to reimburse pharmacies no less than what they pay affiliated pharmacies for the same drug.
The Potential Impact Pharmaceutical Tariffs May Have on Pharmacies
Marta Wosinska, PhD, and Joey Mattingly, PharmD, MBA, PhD, joined Drug Topics to help us understand how pharmaceutical tariffs could potentially impact the pharmacy industry.
Direct-to-Consumer Pharmacies: Why Skipping the Counter Puts Patients at Risk
Direct-to-consumer drug sales may undermine patient care and threaten independent pharmacies by reducing access to personalized, comprehensive medication management.
Independent Pharmacists’ Unique Role During Disaster Management Efforts
Pharmacists have shown the ability to stand out among other providers amid some of the most debilitating natural disasters in recent history.
Empowering Pharmacists with Responsible AI
A Patient Care Journey from a Pharmacist Perspective
Dispensing Leadership: Be Easy to Do Business With
In this episode of the podcast, Shawn and Jesse discuss the benefits of being easy to do business with.
New Technology Can Help Pharmacies Better Deliver Clinical Services
Todd Sega, PharmD, MBA, managing director of Pharmacy at Innovaccer, discusses the company’s new platform, EQUIPP Copilot.
Register Today: June 2025 Total Pharmacy Solutions Summit
The event will focus on revenue stream diversification, providing independent pharmacies with seeds of innovation and practical tools to cultivate new avenues for growth in pharmacy.
Pharmacists Must Advocate, Prepare for Potential Tariffs on Pharmaceuticals
Joey Mattingly, PharmD, MBA, PhD, and Marta Wosinska, PhD, discussed what pharmacy businesses can do to prepare for the potential implementation of tariffs on pharmaceutical products.
How Pharmaceutical Tariffs May Burden Pharmacy Businesses
Drug Topics was joined by Marta Wosinska, PhD, and Joey Mattingly, PharmD, MBA, PhD, to discuss the potential impact tariffs may have if they are widely implemented within the pharmaceutical industry.
CVS, Express Scripts Sue to Overturn Arkansas Law Banning PBMs From Owning Pharmacies
In the suit, the companies claim the law puts an unconstitutional restriction on interstate commerce.
The Pharmacist-Developed Tool Helping Mitigate Drug Shortages
In a world where drug shortages are one of the most pressing issues for pharmacy businesses, there are certain tools making a significant difference in helping patients access their drugs at the pharmacy.
How iA is at the Forefront of an Evolving Pharmacy Landscape
Alecia Lashier, chief automation officer and executive vice president at iA, discusses transformations in the pharmacy industry and how they’ve impacted pharmacists and their businesses.