For as long as people have been prescribed medications, medication adherence has been a struggle. The National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) pointed out in its “Medical Adherence Report Card” that…
Unsalable Products
Owning a community pharmacy is much more than just filling medications. It involves numerous tasks throughout each day that keep you and your technicians on your toes, such as inventory…
Hearing Aids vs. PSAPs
October 2022 was a big turning point for the hearing industry. Pharmacies and other retailers were allowed to sell over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids after having been restricted for decades. What’s…
DSCSA Deadline Looming
The final deadline for the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) is fast approaching, and for those who are wondering, the DSCSA plan is in place. The Food and Drug…
All Eyes on EG.5.1
A new variant landed this summer and has been making its way to being at the top of all COVID-19 cases in the U.S. EG.5.1, unofficially nicknamed “Eris,” is an…
Your Extraordinary Front End
Your customers are on a mission. Whether they’re in your pharmacy to pick up a prescription, grab a box of bandages, a magazine, or a bottle of multivitamins, they know…
DIR Rule Changes
For many years, independent pharmacists like you have been duped by PBMs. The good news is things are turning around. Changes to how your direct and indirect remuneration (DIR) fees…
