Total Pharmacy

All News - Page 6

Most Consumer Health Care Decisions Being Affected by Inflation

By Todd Shryock

February 23, 2023

As inflation rises, consumers are beginning to lose confidence in their ability to cover health care expenses.

PBMs Under Fire at Senate Hearing

By Peter Wehrwein

February 17, 2023

Senators lobbed harsh criticisms at pharmacy benefit managers during a legislative hearing.

BIPOC Patients Face Barriers in Oral Contraceptive Access

By John Jesitus

February 17, 2023

Although contraceptives are widely available, many patients of color still face barriers to access.

Mark Cuban Takes on PBMs at Association for Accessible Medicines Annual Meeting

By Peter Wehrwein

February 16, 2023

The founder of Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company called drug pricing "insane" during a fireside chat at the Association of Accessible Medicines annual meeting.

Technology Trends to Prevent Prescription Errors

By Keith Loria

February 13, 2023

Technology can streamline—and make safer—processes like medication reconciliation.

Can Patient-Centered Prescription Labels Increase Medication Adherence?

By Meg Marzella

February 9, 2023

Researchers evaluated how changes in USP labeling standards have affected adherence across multiple classes of drugs.

State of the Union: Drug Prices, Affordable Care, and Cancer A Priority for Biden Administration

By Ron Southwick

February 8, 2023

President Biden's 2023 State of the Union address highlighted some key areas of health care in which he hopes to make progress.

Bills Safety Damar Hamlin Launches #3forHeart CPR Challenge

By Lauren Biscaldi, MS, Managing Editor

February 2, 2023

After an on-field cardiac arrest, Hamlin partnered with the American Heart Association to spotlight the importance of CPR

Health Policy Discussions Bolstered by Bipartisan Agreement

By Joseph Burns

February 2, 2023

Experts say Democrats and Republicans could work together on a variety of policy issues over the course of the year.

Best of the Best: Top Total Pharmacy® Coverage in 2022

By Miranda Hester

February 2, 2023

Best of the Best: Top Business Strategy Coverage in 2022

By Miranda Hester

February 2, 2023

2023 Technology Trends: Examining the Impact on Independent Pharmacy

By Keith Loria

February 1, 2023

A new report unpacks some of the challenges that independent pharmacists may face in the years ahead.

DEA Joins Health Care Organizations in Applauding Repeal of X-Waiver Program

By Lauren Biscaldi, MS, Managing Editor

January 20, 2023

New legislation removes what many perceived as a barrier to treating opioid use disorder.

Getting Well and Staying Well: Supporting Patient New Year’s Resolutions for 2023

By Keith Loria

January 11, 2023

Pharmacists can play an important role in patients’ wellness journeys.

Is It Easy Being Green?

By Keith Loria

January 9, 2023

Pharmacists can make simple changes that add up to big environmental impacts.

How to Prioritize Tamiflu in Cases of Shortage

By Miranda Hester

January 4, 2023

Reports of localized supply issues with Tamiflu have left some providers wondering how to best prioritize who gets the antiviral during a rough flu season.

Best of Total Pharmacy in 2022

By Miranda Hester

December 28, 2022

Take a look back at our most popular Total Pharmacy coverage for 2022.

Best of Business Strategy Coverage in 2022

By Miranda Hester

December 21, 2022

Take a look back at our most popular Total Pharmacy business strategy coverage for 2022.

Total Pharmacy Solutions Summit: Extending Care, Expanding Revenue

By Meg Marzella
Miranda Hester

December 14, 2022

The Fall 2022 summit tackled adding new revenue streams, upcoming legislation, and the expansion of pharmacy.

Representation Matters: Improving Diversity in Pharmacy

December 5, 2022

Ann Anaya and Dean Kathleen Kennedy discuss the importance of diversity in pharmacy and why it matters that patients are treated by someone who looks like them. Plus, Good Neighbor Pharmacy launches a scholarship program to help address these needs.

Adderall Shortage Continues, as Demand Remains High

By Peter Wehrwein

December 5, 2022

Short-term manufacturing problems are happening as the demand for Adderall and other stimulant medications for ADHD have increased. Data from Arrive Health show a marked increase in ADHD medication prescriptions for people in their 30s.