Steven Charles, R.Ph., is no stranger to severe weather. When the Oklahoma native noticed large black clouds looming over his home in Oswego, Kansas on May 22, 2011, he knew…
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How to Bill the Different Parts of Medicare
Many of the patients at your pharmacy are likely Medicare beneficiaries, which means you spend a lot of time dealing with Medicare Part D claims. Medicare Part A, Part B…
Compounding: A Business Opportunity for Independent Pharmacies
In retail pharmacy today, owners find it increasingly difficult to make a profit. National chain pharmacies and big box stores increase competition for the same patients. Mail order lures patients…
A Day In The Life: Dispensing Medication
Help your patients understand the ‘behind the scenes’ process of dispensing a prescription—an often misunderstood and underappreciated course of action. So, the next time they ask ‘why?’ or ‘how come?’…
Fully Insured vs. Self-Funded Health Insurance Plans
As a pharmacy owner, it’s important for you to understand the basics of fully insured and self-funded insurance plans because you’ll likely encounter various issues when dealing with the plans…
The Cost of Running a Pharmacy
As a pharmacy owner today, you know that the profit margins on generic drugs, which make up the majority of many pharmacies’ businesses, are shrinking. The low reimbursement rates set…
Preparing Your Business For a Natural Disaster
Steven Charles, R.Ph., is no stranger to severe weather. When the Oklahoma native noticed large black clouds looming over his home in Oswego, Kansas on May 22, 2011, he knew…
How to Bill the Different Parts of Medicare
Many of the patients at your pharmacy are likely Medicare beneficiaries, which means you spend a lot of time dealing with Medicare Part D claims. Medicare Part A, Part B…
Compounding: A Business Opportunity for Independent Pharmacies
In retail pharmacy today, owners find it increasingly difficult to make a profit. National chain pharmacies and big box stores increase competition for the same patients. Mail order lures patients…
A Day In The Life: Dispensing Medication
Help your patients understand the ‘behind the scenes’ process of dispensing a prescription—an often misunderstood and underappreciated course of action. So, the next time they ask ‘why?’ or ‘how come?’…
Fully Insured vs. Self-Funded Health Insurance Plans
As a pharmacy owner, it’s important for you to understand the basics of fully insured and self-funded insurance plans because you’ll likely encounter various issues when dealing with the plans…
The Cost of Running a Pharmacy
As a pharmacy owner today, you know that the profit margins on generic drugs, which make up the majority of many pharmacies’ businesses, are shrinking. The low reimbursement rates set…