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In a world rich with diversity, pharmacists need to understand how varied backgrounds and special needs can impact a patient’s decisions in managing their health and medication protocols.

In an interview with Chris Schaffner, PharmD, owner of Schaffner Pharmacy and Apothecary Coffee in Sedro-Woolley, Washington, he discussed his unique pharmacy operation with the help of coffee shop revenue.

Experienced litigation lawyer Mark Cuker sat down with Drug Topics to discuss pharmacy benefit managers and their often corrupt practices.

Chris Schaffner, owner of Schaffner Pharmacy and Apothecary Coffee in Sedro Woolley, Washington, discussed the state of today’s independent pharmacy market, as well as his own pharmacy operations.

Chris Schaffner, PharmD, owner of Schaffner Pharmacy and Apothecary Coffee in Sedro-Woolley, Washington, sat down with Drug Topics to discuss his joint business venture.

Researchers addressed the wage gaps in specific pharmacy settings in relation to big chain retail pharmacy mergers.

Kelly Malkamaki, RPh, senior product pharmacy analyst at AssureCare, shared her experience and thoughts on medication adherence in the pharmacy.

“This can all seem a little bleak, but at the same time we have a variety of industry opportunities in that we have huge and amazing technological advancements that we can take advantage of,” said Pacience Edwards, PharmD, on navigating recent challenges in pharmacy.

Nicolette Mathey, PharmD, founder of ATRIUM24 and DottiCRM, discussed software as a service within the pharmacy.

With expertise through antimicrobial stewardship experience, researchers believe antimicrobial stewardship pharmacists are vital in assisting diagnostic stewardship.

Sandra C. Canally, RN, found and CEO of the Compliance Team, discusses the goals, benefits, and opportunities of value-based care in pharmacy.

In response to historically low flu vaccine coverage rates, Kristen Thorson, PharmD, urges pharmacists to think back to their pandemic immunization efforts and “know the power of their recommendation,” to boost public protection from influenza.

Representatives from the US Government Accountability Office (GAO) interviewed regulators from 5 states on pharmacy benefit manager laws.

Listening carefully to determine what’s beneath the surface of a patient’s concerns can make a world of difference in providing quality care.

More than half of those who responded to a recent KFF survey say they are worried about paying for their prescription drugs.

The ongoing opioid crisis in the United States shows no signs of slowing down. As trusted community health care professionals, pharmacists must play a key role in fighting it.

The DEA informed community pharmacists on e-prescribing fraud and measures necessary to detect it.

A string of thefts at local pharmacies has spurred the DEA to issue warnings and share tips for independent pharmacists to keep their stores secure.

See what's trending in pharmacy with a preview of the Total Pharmacy April issue.

Researchers addressed pharmacists’ role in mitigating drug shortages.

Understanding the role of pharmacies in vaccination rates can help prepare officials for the next public health emergency.

In comparison with the traditional volume-based pharmacy model, the membership model decreases financial barriers while increasing customer-pharmacist relationships.

The can’t-miss event on April 13 features speakers and CE sessions focused on elevating patient-centric care.

Researchers found various reasons for why individuals chose a specific pharmacy and how they purchase OTC medication.

Check out these can't-miss Workflow Wednesdays sessions in April.

In a poster presented at the 2024 American Pharmacists Association Annual Meeting and Exposition, researchers assessed state-level regulations for PBMs.

Researchers presented their findings on hypersensitivity caused by antibiotics as well as the best ways pharmacists can test for it.