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Findings from the study conducted by 3 Axis Advisors confirm that PBM practices have an impact on pharmacies.

With the high demand in GLP-1 medications, pharmacists are now living in an unprecedented time of filling prescriptions for high-cost brand-name drugs.

Make every month a celebration of wellbeing at the pharmacy by leveraging disease awareness initiatives.

The COVID-19 pandemic led to increased pharmacist burnout and workforce shortages. The impact is still being felt today.

From expanding vaccination coverage to battling with PBMs, the community pharmacist has the ability to promote change like never before.

See what’s trending in pharmacy with a preview of the Total Pharmacy August issue.

An interim FTC report outlined how the rise of vertical integration and concentration has led to devastating results for both patients and fragile pieces of the health care delivery system.

Emily Endres, BSPS, vice president of pharmacy at Innovaccer discuss the evolution of healthcare and provides insights into the industry’s next phase.

Erin Albert, Vice President of Pharmacy Relations and Chief Privacy Officer at Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company, PBC, discussed the changing landscape regarding prescription drug pricing.

A roundtable session discussed the real-world implications of applying Direct and Indirect Remuneration (DIR) fees at the point of sale rather than through retroactive clawback.

Lauren Adair, PharmD, director of network enablement at Outcomes, discussed developments in the expanding role of pharmacists amidst rising health care costs.

Jon Minkin, Enterprise Account Executive at NimbleRx and pharmacy technology expert, discussed how his company can help independent pharmacies unlock revenue opportunities.

In a House Committee on Oversight and Accountability hearing, Democrats and Republicans took a bipartisan stance to question the role major PBMs play regarding rising drug costs in the US.

Steve Postal, JD, Director of Policy and Regulatory Affairs at the National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA), sat down with Drug Topics to discuss Pharmacy Benefit Managers.

Steve Postal, JD, Director of Policy and Regulatory Affairs at the National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA), discussed pharmacy benefit managers and vehicles necessary to induce reform.

House Bill (HB) 1993 seeks to increase PBM transparency and accountability in an effort to combat the rising cost of prescription drugs.

As the end of the DSCSA stabilization period approaches, Scott Mooney, vice president of distribution operations at McKesson, discussed what pharmacists should consider to be prepared.

Look back at some of the amazing insights during McKesson ideaShare, the premier event for community pharmacists.

Chris Cella, RPh, vice president of RxOwnership at McKesson, talks about how independent pharmacies can help improve their bottom line.

McKesson’s private brand of OTC health and wellness products are a great way for independent pharmacies to increase profits.

Emily Flaugher, Vice President and General Manager of Health Mart Atlas and Atlas Specialty at McKesson, sat down with Drug Topics to discuss McKesson solutions that help independent pharmacists maximize reimbursement.

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.

Drug Topics has been on site at McKesson ideaShare this week! Check out this podcast to hear a few of the things we've experienced and what we've learned so far.

Don’t miss out on the latest pharmacy insights in the Total Pharmacy June issue.

During a session at McKesson ideaShare 2024, Martin Dennis of RxOwnership was joined by digital marketing experts to discuss key marketing tools for independent pharmacies.

Drug Topics has been on site at McKesson ideaShare this week. Check out this podcast to hear a few of the exciting happenings at this year’s meeting.

The can’t-miss event on July 13 features speakers and CE sessions focused on streamlining pharmacy finances and services.

See what’s trending in pharmacy with a preview of the Total Pharmacy June issue.

Medication nonadherence can account for up to 50% of treatment failures and over $500 billion in annual health care costs.