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Check out a recap of important pharmacy news you might’ve missed this week, dispensed in small doses.

Wendy Crouse, DVM, an independent house call veterinarian with Heal House Call Veterinarian, sat down with Drug Topics to discuss how the adoption of e-prescribing has transformed her practice.

While prioritizing either cost or margin may be necessary at a site of care, big picture items, such as societal responsibility and long-term health care affordability, should guide financial analyses, said Scott Soefje, PharmD.

Kevin Hope, RPh, senior director of pharmacy education at Pharmcon, joined Drug Topics to discuss pharmacy compounding from the new USP changes and the importance of education around compounding best practices.

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

A Q&A with Joe McKamey, general manager at Marcrom’s Pharmacy in Manchester, Tennessee.