Once upon a time, you were considered lavish if your pharmacy had a strong social media presence. But today, it’s no longer a luxury for pharmacists, it’s a necessity. Fast…
Operations
Conducting a Market Analysis
Have you ever thought about conducting a market analysis for your independent pharmacy? If not, here are some reasons why you might want to reconsider. A thorough market analysis is…
Helping Your Patients Prepare to Travel
Summer is almost here, and that means your pharmacy patients are starting to make plans for vacation travel. Disney World, summer camps, or travel abroad, you should encourage them to…
Summertime Stock Up: First Aid
Summertime and the livin’ is easy. Until bumps, burns, bruises, and bites ruin the fun. It’s a great time to promote the value of a well-stocked first-aid kit. Dedicate an…
3 Ideas to Take Away from Disney’s Customer Service
How can you make your pharmacy “the most magical place on Earth,” ala Disney? You can’t. Unlike pharmacy professionals, Disney’s “Cast Members” (employees who work at a theme park or…
Why You Shouldn’t Rely on AI OTC Recommendations
Should you solely rely on the use of large language models (LLMs) to manage over-the-counter (OTC) self-care medication? According to a session that was presented at the American Pharmacists Association…
PBMs and How They Affect Your Pharmacy
We spoke with Benjamin Jolley, a third-generation pharmacist from Jolley‘s Compounding Pharmacy, Senior Fellow at the American Economic Liberties Project, and pharmacy podcast influencer, about the ups and downs of…
Diagnosing Childhood Asthma
Asthma is a common respiratory disease in children and adults alike. In fact, more than 4.6 million children in the U.S. have it. There are two categories for the disease.…
AI-Powered Patient Counseling
When demand for mental health services outpace the systems that are developed to offer care, where do people go for help? One in 5 adults in the U.S. experience mental…
New Weight-Loss Drugs
Over the past couple of years, there’s been a lot of excitement about the new weight-loss drugs the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved that many people have been using…
Secondary Stress
While most independent community pharmacies are under contract with a primary wholesaler, most also develop strong relationships with secondary suppliers. Whether it’s to supplement existing inventory, save a bit of…
Your Pharmacy’s Social Media Policy
Once upon a time, you were considered lavish if your pharmacy had a strong social media presence. But today, it’s no longer a luxury for pharmacists, it’s a necessity. Fast…
Conducting a Market Analysis
Have you ever thought about conducting a market analysis for your independent pharmacy? If not, here are some reasons why you might want to reconsider. A thorough market analysis is…
Helping Your Patients Prepare to Travel
Summer is almost here, and that means your pharmacy patients are starting to make plans for vacation travel. Disney World, summer camps, or travel abroad, you should encourage them to…
Summertime Stock Up: First Aid
Summertime and the livin’ is easy. Until bumps, burns, bruises, and bites ruin the fun. It’s a great time to promote the value of a well-stocked first-aid kit. Dedicate an…
3 Ideas to Take Away from Disney’s Customer Service
How can you make your pharmacy “the most magical place on Earth,” ala Disney? You can’t. Unlike pharmacy professionals, Disney’s “Cast Members” (employees who work at a theme park or…
Why You Shouldn’t Rely on AI OTC Recommendations
Should you solely rely on the use of large language models (LLMs) to manage over-the-counter (OTC) self-care medication? According to a session that was presented at the American Pharmacists Association…
PBMs and How They Affect Your Pharmacy
We spoke with Benjamin Jolley, a third-generation pharmacist from Jolley‘s Compounding Pharmacy, Senior Fellow at the American Economic Liberties Project, and pharmacy podcast influencer, about the ups and downs of…
Diagnosing Childhood Asthma
Asthma is a common respiratory disease in children and adults alike. In fact, more than 4.6 million children in the U.S. have it. There are two categories for the disease.…
AI-Powered Patient Counseling
When demand for mental health services outpace the systems that are developed to offer care, where do people go for help? One in 5 adults in the U.S. experience mental…
New Weight-Loss Drugs
Over the past couple of years, there’s been a lot of excitement about the new weight-loss drugs the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved that many people have been using…
Secondary Stress
While most independent community pharmacies are under contract with a primary wholesaler, most also develop strong relationships with secondary suppliers. Whether it’s to supplement existing inventory, save a bit of…