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Every pharmacist has their why. Some don the white coat to help their community, whereas others for their love of science and medicine. For Jennifer Guthrie, her pharmacy journey started at home.

All pharmacies have the same primary objectives: to fill prescriptions and care for patients. Despite this, every pharmacy’s workflow is unique. Without a streamlined, efficient workflow, pharmacies can quickly descend into chaos, leading to potential medication errors, waste, and ultimately increased operational costs.

Industry advocacy groups like the NCPA aren’t shy about saying it: providing vaccinations should be a core competency of any community pharmacy. Patient, public, and business health all benefit from pharmacists providing vaccinations.

Your pharmacy should have a comprehensive emergency preparedness plan that is regularly reviewed and updated. Your plan should cover various disaster scenarios, from hurricanes and floods to earthquakes and fires — especially if you live in a region that’s a hotbed for certain natural disasters. For example, pharmacies in coastal areas should prioritize hurricane preparedness, while those in seismic zones should focus on earthquake response.

Telehealth has transformed significantly over the past few years. The widespread closure of physician offices and clinics during the COVID-19 pandemic spurred interest in providing healthcare online rather than the traditional in-person visit to the doctor.

On Wednesday, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that it will issue exemptions from certain DSCSA requirements to smaller independent pharmacies until November 27, 2026. This announcement comes off the heels of the FDA’s previous announcement of a one-year stabilization period (which is set to end on November 27, 2024).

In today's digital age, having a strong online presence is essential for any business, including your pharmacy. RedSail Technologies, in collaboration with Storbie, offers RedSail Websites, a service designed to create beautiful, functional, and locally optimized pharmacy websites. Here’s why investing in a RedSail Website is a game-changer for modern pharmacies.

Medicare is a beneficial program for Americans who are over age 65 or have certain disabilities, but providers sometimes find compliance issues a challenge. An understanding of Medicare Part B prescription requirements and how to properly submit claims will ensure...

With the rise of cyber threats, safeguarding patient data isn't just good pharmacy practice — it's a business necessity and legal and ethical obligation. Recent industry events have been clear (and sometimes painful) demonstrations that we must all keep data security top of mind.