Convenience has become the expectation in today’s world, even when it comes to healthcare. Mail order pharmacies are one of the emerging trends in pharmacy because they allow patients to receive their prescription medications quickly and without ever having to leave...
The pharmacy industry stands at a critical crossroads, as it navigates the interconnected challenges of patient satisfaction, cost pressures and evolving safety protocols. These issues are not only critical to the survival of pharmacies, but they are intertwined...
Historically, pharmaceutical dispensing has been a manual process. A study by the National Institute of Health showed that medication errors are the most frequent and avoidable source of harm to patients. Increased demand for prescriptions, coupled with staffing...
Staffing shortages contribute to highly stressful job environments for pharmacists, according to a report by the National Pharmacists Workforce Study, with problems including work-life balance issues and heavy workloads cited as contributing to burnout, according to...
Improving patient care is always a priority for pharmacy staff, especially as they grapple with ongoing staffing challenges and a shortage of primary care providers. They want their patients to have quality experiences, even amidst these issues. At the same time,...
Some pharmacists may be hesitant to embrace the changes involved with adopting a centralized fulfillment model; one of the primary concerns we often hear pharmacists express when discussing central fill is concern over the delivery of patient care. As the shortage of...
