DRUG DIVERSION in Hospital Pharmacies
Contributed by: Mark Garofoli, Clinical Associate Professor, Director of Experiential Learning, & Clinical Pain/Addiction Pharmacist at WVU School of PharmacyWhat is drug diversion in hospital pharmacies, and why is it a serious problem?Drug diversion is the unlawful channeling of regulated medications from legal sources to the illicit market and its prevention is a serious consideration […]
Patient Care: Adherence, Compliance, Remote Monitoring, Med Sync Q&A
Contributed by Miriam Cho, PharmD, President and Chief Pharmacy Officer at MACRx Q. What strategies or tools have you found most effective in improving patient medication adherence and compliance? Improving patient medication adherence and compliance is a significant challenge, but several strategies and tools have proven effective. These strategies aim to address various barriers, such […]
Pharmacy Group Releases LTC Pharmacy at Home Guidelines
Contributed by: Steve Postal, Senior Director, Policy and Regulatory Affairs at National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA), and Editorial Director of American Society for Pharmacy Law (ASPL) Several pharmacy groups have joined efforts to alert Medicare and Part D plans about long-term care (LTC) pharmacy at home services, and to reimburse pharmacies for those services. To […]
Pharmacy500 INTEL REPORT: The Pharmacy500 Has Welcomed the Following 27 Companies
In 2025, the Pharmacy500 has welcomed the following 27 companies to the community.
Pharmacy500 INTEL REPORT: Conferences, Trade Shows & Meetings
The following identifies the major national pharmacy conferences at which Pharmacy500 companies exhibited in 2024.
From Bottlenecks to Breakthroughs
LEVERAGING TECHNOLOGY TO OPTIMIZE PHARMACY WORKFLOWS Exploring the Impact of Network Platforms and Digitalization on the End-to-End Healthcare Supply Chain The Central Role of Pharmacy Professionals in Healthcare In the realm of healthcare, pharmacy teams stand as crucial contributors whose primary goal is to improve patients’ lives through optimal medication management. They act as vital […]
The Value of A Centralized Medication Access Team
Contributors: Angie Amado, PharmD, CSP, Senior Director at Visante Amy O’Kroley, CPhT, PACS, Specialty Pharmacy Service Manager at Visante Centralized medication access (CMA) is revolutionizing the patient journey to specialty care. We consistently see the challenges that arise from the lack of medication access and believe that a centralized medication access team is the solution. It […]
DSCSA Update:What You Need to Know About the Small Dispenser Exemption and Other Waivers or Exemptions
Contributed by: Steve Postal, Seniteve Postal, Senior Director, Policy and Regulatory Affairs at National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA), and Editorial Director of American Society for Pharmacy Law (ASPL) FDA determined that pharmacies and other “small dispensers” are exempt from certain DSCSA interoperable system requirements until November 27, 2026. NCPA is thrilled with this win, given our continued and […]
The Role of Pharmacy Management Software in Long-Term Care Pharmacies
Pharmacy management software has become a cornerstone of efficiency and accuracy in long-term care (LTC) pharmacies. These specialized pharmacies are tasked with providing medications and pharmaceutical care to residents of nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and other long-term care settings. The complexity of this task, combined with the need for stringent regulatory compliance and personalized care, underscores […]
Making Hospitals Workflows More Flexible
Healthcare Operations Are Evolving In a rapidly changing healthcare landscape, hospitals and health networks need to be strategic in their workflows to meet demands with accuracy, competence, and compassion. With labor challenges, budget constraints, and the potential for large surges in demand for care, being able to adapt is more important now than in times […]
