Transforming Access to Care: Starting a Test-and-Treat Program in Your Pharmacy
THE JOURNEY TOWARD PHARMACY TEST-AND-TREAT Duane Jones has devoted his career to improving patient access to care. A pharmacist since 1977, Duane has owned his own independent pharmacy and understands the challenges faced by small community businesses. He now serves as the Regional Pharmacy Supervisor, Community Pharmacy Residency Director and Clinical Programs Director for Harps […]
How UnitedRx Doubled Packaging Efficiency and Cut Downtime
A MISSION ROOTED IN INNOVATION AND CUSTOMER CARE Founded in 2008, UnitedRx LLC is a long-term care pharmacy serving nearly 30,000 patients across more than 300 skilled nursing facilities, primarily located throughout the Midwest. Their mission from the start has been to provide state-of-the-art pharmaceutical services combined with the personal touch of a local pharmacy. […]
Empowering Long-Term Care Pharmacies Through Smarter Procurement Technology
Delivering Long-Term Care Pharmacy Services to Support Better Care INTRODUCTION AND INTENDED OUTCOME Guardian Pharmacy Services, a leader in long-term care (LTC), provides personalized support and technology solutions to over 50 locally-managed pharmacies across the United States. Spanning from Maine to California, Guardian’s pharmacies serve over 7,000 facilities and 189,000 residents in assisted living, behavioral […]
Case Study: Challenges and Solutions to Category 3 Compounded Medications
With its multiple, large-scale health facilities, Indiana University Health (IU Health) needed assistance a few years back managing their demand for intrathecal pain pump–compounded medications. Increasing demand for pain-pump refills, and the accompanying federal compliance regulations posed significant operational challenges. So they sought a trusted outsourcing partner that could reduce overhead, streamline access, and maintain […]
Case Study: Data Integration Leads to Efficient Pharmacy Inventory Management at New York-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital
A TRADITION OF INNOVATION NewYork-Presbyterian (NYP) Brooklyn Methodist Hospital is a 650-bed acute care teaching hospital. As part of one of the nation’s most comprehensive academic healthcare systems, the hospital is affiliated with the prestigious medical school Weill Cornell Medicine. According to Pharmacy Manager Yang Fan at NYP Brooklyn Methodist, the hospital has a long […]
Case Study: Mohawk Valley Health System: Delivering a Seamless Care Experience Through Specialty Pharmacy
A FOCUS ON VALUE-BASED CARE INITIATIVES Based in Utica, New York, Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) serves approximately 600,000 people across Oneida, Herkimer, and Madison counties. The system has more than 30 medical offices and specialty clinics throughout the region and also includes Wynn Hospital, located in downtown Utica. The full-service, 373-bed facility and Level […]
Internship Case Study: Pharmacist Career Awareness at Bishop Hendricken High School
Over the past 10 weeks, RXinsider has had the pleasure of hosting Bishop Hendricken senior, Michael Carreiro, for his Senior Field Experience. During his internship, Michael demonstrated strong initiative and genuine curiosity about the wide array of pharmacy career paths. He dedicated time to researching and brainstorming strategies to enhance awareness of pharmacy careers among […]
McKesson | Affordable, Compact Automation for Every Type and Size of Pharmacy | Adding Efficiency at Point City Drugs
A PATIENT-FIRST, LOCAL COMMUNITY PHARMACY Point City Drugs, a small, locally-owned pharmacy in West Point, Mississippi, has been a cornerstone of its community since it opened in 2013. With a mission to serve as a trusted healthcare resource for patients, the pharmacy focuses on building relationships and ensuring timely prescription services. Serving the town’s population […]
American BioTech Supply | Revolutionizing Vaccine Storage: A Case Study in NSF-Certified Refrigeration
THE GROWING CHALLENGE IN VACCINE STORAGE As vaccine demand surges, pharmacies of all types face increasing pressure to ensure every dose is stored safely and effectively. However, many facilities still rely on refrigeration units that fail to maintain consistent temperatures, leading to vaccine waste, financial losses, and compliance risks. The World Health Organization estimates that […]
Video Case Study: Indiana State University | Challenges and Solutions to Category 3 Compounded Medications
Join Tate Trujillo, PharmD, BCPS, FCCM, FASHP, CPEL, Executive Director of Pharmacy, Clinical Nutrition, & Indiana Poison Center, and Josie Klink, PharmD, Pharmacy Manager of Business Operations & Procurement at Indiana University Health, as they discuss the challenges and solutions to Category 3 compounded medications. Hear the Story >
