Pharmacies today continue to look toward centralized fulfillment as a strategy to accommodate their growing prescription volumes, staffing issues and increased demands on pharmacists. One of the most fundamental choices in these facilities is whether to use a...
Since the passage of the Medicare Modernization Act over two decades ago, medication therapy management (MTM) has become a necessity for the 54.1 million Americans enrolled in a prescription drug plan. These patients battle numerous chronic diseases, with the Centers...
In today’s changing pharmacy landscape, efficiency and adaptability are needed for pharmacies to keep up. With rising prescription volumes, increasing patient expectations and other outside factors, centralized fulfillment centers have become essential infrastructure....
No matter how much the healthcare industry evolves—adding new technologies, medication options and patient education—poor medication adherence still remains an issue. Nearly half of patients do not take their medications as prescribed, which contributes to worsening...
It’s no secret that the United States is currently facing a shortage of primary care providers, one that is expected to get worse over the next few years. Currently, there is a projected shortfall of 87,150 primary care providers by 2037, especially in rural areas....
Adopting a centralized pharmacy fulfillment model is a transformative step for any pharmacy organization. Centralized fulfillment can streamline prescription processing by automating tedious tasks and freeing up pharmacists and staff to focus on patient care services....
