The role your pharmacy plays as part of a patient’s care team has grown over the years. Now, pharmacies aren’t just a place to get medications, but they serve as a healthcare destination for patients as well. By offering additional services from point-of-care testing and health screenings to administering vaccines, pharmacies can provide patients with more convenient access to care. This is especially true in rural areas, or for patients that may struggle with transportation issues. As independent pharmacies continue to look for ways to compete with retail chains and offset DIR-fees that threaten their bottom line, the very thing that benefits patients may also help their store as well. Here are 3 ways your pharmacy can use vaccines to boost your patients and your business:

Less Complicated Billing

Not only are vaccines administered by a pharmacy often less expensive for patients, but the administration fees are billed as a covered benefit through most health plans. That means patients can skip the office visit copay and you’ll gain DIR-free revenue for your store. Read more >