Have you seen the latest from Elements magazine this December? Each month, we publish multiple online-only articles about what’s happening in the pharmacy industry and what you need to know to improve…
Industry
Biosimilars on the Rise: A Look at the New Era of Biosimilar Drugs
Biosimilars are becoming increasingly important as patents for biologics expire and manufacturers work to develop similar products to compete with approved branded drugs. But, there’s still a lot of uncertainty…
Challenges Ahead: The Obstacles Independent Pharmacies Can Expect in 2017
Each year brings new challenges for independent community pharmacies to overcome. As 2016 draws to an end, it’s time to consider—and prepare for—what the New Year may bring. Mohamed Jalloh,…
Best of November 2016: Articles for Independent Pharmacies
Have you seen the latest from Elements magazine this November? Each month, we publish multiple online-only articles about what’s happening in the pharmacy industry and what you need to know to improve…
Remind Patients About Acetaminophen Dosing Mistakes This Cold & Flu Season
Cold and flu season is upon us, which means patients will be looking for medications to treat their symptoms. Seven out of 10 Americans use over-the-counter (OTC) medicines to treat…
How Independent Pharmacies Can Help Reduce Hospital Readmissions
Did you know that your independent community pharmacy can play a valuable role in helping reduce hospital readmissions? Increasingly, hospitals participating in value-based payment programs are penalized based on readmissions…
How Independent Pharmacies Can Partner with ACOs
Has your pharmacy considered partnering with an Accountable Care Organization (ACO)? The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) defines ACOs as “groups of doctors, hospitals, and other health care…
Best of October 2016: Articles for Independent Pharmacies
Have you seen the latest from Elements magazine this October? Each month, we publish multiple online-only articles about what’s happening in the pharmacy industry and what you need to know…
What You Need to Know: The Healthcare Insurance Marketplace in 2017
Changes are happening to Healthcare.gov in 2017, and it’s not just the headline-making 25 percent increase in the average premium for 2017 insurance plans. During this year’s health insurance exchange…
Want to Gain Provider Status for Pharmacists? Here’s How.
Provider status is increasingly gaining traction for pharmacists. The role of the pharmacist has continued to expand in recent years. It’s no longer solely about dispensing prescriptions. Pharmacists give immunizations.…
How You Can Help Patients Affected by the EpiPen® Price Increase
Over the past few years, you’ve probably noticed your patients becoming frustrated with the price of the EpiPen®. Patients’ frustrations recently reached a climax, and thanks to social and traditional…
Best of December 2016: Articles for Independent Pharmacies
Have you seen the latest from Elements magazine this December? Each month, we publish multiple online-only articles about what’s happening in the pharmacy industry and what you need to know to improve…
Biosimilars on the Rise: A Look at the New Era of Biosimilar Drugs
Biosimilars are becoming increasingly important as patents for biologics expire and manufacturers work to develop similar products to compete with approved branded drugs. But, there’s still a lot of uncertainty…
Challenges Ahead: The Obstacles Independent Pharmacies Can Expect in 2017
Each year brings new challenges for independent community pharmacies to overcome. As 2016 draws to an end, it’s time to consider—and prepare for—what the New Year may bring. Mohamed Jalloh,…
Best of November 2016: Articles for Independent Pharmacies
Have you seen the latest from Elements magazine this November? Each month, we publish multiple online-only articles about what’s happening in the pharmacy industry and what you need to know to improve…
Remind Patients About Acetaminophen Dosing Mistakes This Cold & Flu Season
Cold and flu season is upon us, which means patients will be looking for medications to treat their symptoms. Seven out of 10 Americans use over-the-counter (OTC) medicines to treat…
How Independent Pharmacies Can Help Reduce Hospital Readmissions
Did you know that your independent community pharmacy can play a valuable role in helping reduce hospital readmissions? Increasingly, hospitals participating in value-based payment programs are penalized based on readmissions…
How Independent Pharmacies Can Partner with ACOs
Has your pharmacy considered partnering with an Accountable Care Organization (ACO)? The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) defines ACOs as “groups of doctors, hospitals, and other health care…
Best of October 2016: Articles for Independent Pharmacies
Have you seen the latest from Elements magazine this October? Each month, we publish multiple online-only articles about what’s happening in the pharmacy industry and what you need to know…
What You Need to Know: The Healthcare Insurance Marketplace in 2017
Changes are happening to Healthcare.gov in 2017, and it’s not just the headline-making 25 percent increase in the average premium for 2017 insurance plans. During this year’s health insurance exchange…
Want to Gain Provider Status for Pharmacists? Here’s How.
Provider status is increasingly gaining traction for pharmacists. The role of the pharmacist has continued to expand in recent years. It’s no longer solely about dispensing prescriptions. Pharmacists give immunizations.…
How You Can Help Patients Affected by the EpiPen® Price Increase
Over the past few years, you’ve probably noticed your patients becoming frustrated with the price of the EpiPen®. Patients’ frustrations recently reached a climax, and thanks to social and traditional…