RedSail Blog

If you live in a presidential swing state, meaning that former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are within a few points of each other in the polls, you are under a constant barrage of political advertising that makes your head spin.

Imagine balancing between LTC pharmacy operations and maintaining a hands-on local presence. That’s exactly the adventure Kara Benson has embarked on at Lewis Family Drug, spanning South Dakota, Minnesota, and Iowa. Her time in the pharmacy industry showcases the best of retail and long-term care pharmacy models. Read on to learn more about Kara’s pharmacy journey, Lewis Family Drug’s role in the LTC industry, and how to streamline your pharmacy operations.

There are a million reasons not to do something. We think of the time commitment, financial investment, the potential discomfort, and — most powerfully — the fear of failure. It's self-doubt that can deter some from taking that great leap, even if it’s something they want to do.

"As soon as I was born, I was in the pharmacy, and as soon as I could walk, I was cleaning shelves. "That’s how Chad Kodiak describes the beginning of his pharmacy journey. His father established their family pharmacy in 1969, which sold everything from greeting cards to Fannie Mae candy. As he grew and found his professional niche, the road to becoming a pharmacist became increasingly clear.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to bring attention to one of the most prevalent health concerns affecting women today. Whether you’re a community or long-term care pharmacist, you have a unique role in educating, supporting, and advocating for those fighting the good fight.

LTC pharmacy is a very competitive industry. Although market researchers tell us there are 1,282 LTC pharmacies in the U.S., they are probably counting only traditional closed-door pharmacies.

Medication errors are a leading cause of preventable harm in the healthcare realm. Read on for practical tips for reducing these errors, fostering a culture of accountability, and sustaining long-term improvements in patient safety.

A lot can happen in a year. Seasons change, leaves fall, and new ideas spurt from the ground like spring flowers. In the pharmacy industry, the best time to run with new ideas is right now. Enter the AmplifyLTC Podcast.

Many people don’t realize that pharmacists compound drugs. My unscientific survey of several of my non-healthcare-affiliated friends revealed that almost all had no idea that pharmacists were still engaged in “chemistry,” as one friend put it. One person responded, “mortar and pestle?” which I still believe he got from Dr. Google.