Of the 42 million Americans who smoke, 69 percent of adult smokers say they want to stop smoking, and 43 percent have made a quit attempt in the past year, according to the…
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Medicare Open Enrollment: 6 Tips to Make Your Pharmacy Stand Out
Medicare open enrollment started on Oct. 15 and runs until Dec. 7. Is your pharmacy ready to make the most of it? Medicare Part D covered 34 percent of all…
31 Customer Service Tips to Wow Your Patients
Your patients choose your independent community pharmacy because of the high level of customer service and patient care that you and your staff provide. Even if your pharmacy has a…
5 Pitfalls That Keep Your Pharmacy From Competing
Against big box pharmacies, national chain pharmacies, mail order and other independents, your pharmacy is facing fierce competition everywhere. To get new patients and grow your pharmacy business, being competitive…
The Importance of Taking Breaks (For You and Your Pharmacy Staff)
Study after study has reached the same conclusion: It’s important to take breaks at work. Studies have shown that the human mind can only focus for 40 to 50 minutes…
How to Bounce Back from Mistakes (Tips for Pharmacists)
You can’t always avoid mistakes, but how you respond to them can shape how your patients and employees perceive your pharmacy. Whether it be a misunderstanding with an employee, miscommunication…
10 Resources to Prepare Your Pharmacy for a Natural Disaster
September is National Preparedness Month, and is an opportunity to assess and strengthen your independent community pharmacy’s disaster preparedness. Although you hope to never use it, the more preparation you…
5 Emergency Planning Tips for Your Pharmacy
Disaster can strike at any time, and you can mitigate the damage and stress caused by natural disasters by preparing your pharmacy beforehand. How much emergency planning you do now…
How to Manage Difficult Employees in Your Pharmacy
One of the many responsibilities of an independent pharmacy owner or manager is managing employees. And sometimes, not every employee performs as expected. If things aren’t running as smoothly as…
How to Safely Dispose of Sharps in Your Pharmacy
Managing sharps disposal is fairly new for pharmacies. Here’s everything you need to know about how to safely dispose of sharps.
How to Make Your Pharmacy More Accessible
Now’s the time to make sure your pharmacy is not only complying with disability regulations, but also going above and beyond to serve a key portion of your patients. This…
Start a Pharmacy Smoking Cessation Program in 7 Steps
Of the 42 million Americans who smoke, 69 percent of adult smokers say they want to stop smoking, and 43 percent have made a quit attempt in the past year, according to the…
Medicare Open Enrollment: 6 Tips to Make Your Pharmacy Stand Out
Medicare open enrollment started on Oct. 15 and runs until Dec. 7. Is your pharmacy ready to make the most of it? Medicare Part D covered 34 percent of all…
31 Customer Service Tips to Wow Your Patients
Your patients choose your independent community pharmacy because of the high level of customer service and patient care that you and your staff provide. Even if your pharmacy has a…
5 Pitfalls That Keep Your Pharmacy From Competing
Against big box pharmacies, national chain pharmacies, mail order and other independents, your pharmacy is facing fierce competition everywhere. To get new patients and grow your pharmacy business, being competitive…
The Importance of Taking Breaks (For You and Your Pharmacy Staff)
Study after study has reached the same conclusion: It’s important to take breaks at work. Studies have shown that the human mind can only focus for 40 to 50 minutes…
How to Bounce Back from Mistakes (Tips for Pharmacists)
You can’t always avoid mistakes, but how you respond to them can shape how your patients and employees perceive your pharmacy. Whether it be a misunderstanding with an employee, miscommunication…
10 Resources to Prepare Your Pharmacy for a Natural Disaster
September is National Preparedness Month, and is an opportunity to assess and strengthen your independent community pharmacy’s disaster preparedness. Although you hope to never use it, the more preparation you…
5 Emergency Planning Tips for Your Pharmacy
Disaster can strike at any time, and you can mitigate the damage and stress caused by natural disasters by preparing your pharmacy beforehand. How much emergency planning you do now…
How to Manage Difficult Employees in Your Pharmacy
One of the many responsibilities of an independent pharmacy owner or manager is managing employees. And sometimes, not every employee performs as expected. If things aren’t running as smoothly as…
How to Safely Dispose of Sharps in Your Pharmacy
Managing sharps disposal is fairly new for pharmacies. Here’s everything you need to know about how to safely dispose of sharps.
How to Make Your Pharmacy More Accessible
Now’s the time to make sure your pharmacy is not only complying with disability regulations, but also going above and beyond to serve a key portion of your patients. This…