When Beverly Schaefer became one of the first pharmacists to administer flu shots in 1996, she could never have guessed that twenty years later she’d be administering nearly thirteen thousand…
How to Store Refrigerated Medications in Your Pharmacy
As summer swelters on, we search out any way possible to conquer the heat. But we aren’t the only ones needing cooler conditions. In your pharmacy, some medications require refrigeration…
Pharmacy Financials 101: Gross Profit vs. Net Income
Gross profit and net income give important insights into your pharmacy’s profitability and long-term sustainability — but these metrics are not interchangeable.
How to Create a Community Outreach Program at Your Pharmacy
Pharmacists are uniquely equipped to bring better health to their communities. Here are some ideas to get you started.
The Syringe Shortage: How Your Pharmacy Can Help
As of late 2025, the the U.S. is still experiencing shortages of certain types of syringes and needles. This affects clinics, hospitals, and retail pharmacies and leads to difficulties for…
Patient Aggression
Your pharmacy should feel safe. Not only to your patients, but to you and your staff as well. Unfortunately, patients can get angry, and things can get unruly pretty quickly.…
The Shortage of Pharmacists
As pharmacy lines get longer, so do your hours behind the counter. Since the early days of the pandemic, numerous technicians and pharmacists left their jobs due to exhaustion and…
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