AI May Improve Pharmacy Operations, But Brand Is Still How Pharmacies Grow
Contributed by SME: Richard Waithe, PharmD, COO, Pyrls Why pharmacies should pair operational efficiency with local marketing, community trust, and a modern content strategy. Right now, it feels like every conversation in pharmacy starts and ends with AI. The tools are improving quickly, and many of them are genuinely useful. AI can help you streamline […]
Why the 340B Rebate Debate Matters
Contributed by Steven Miller, Vice President of Pharmacy and Education for 340B Health For those who may not follow the 340B drug pricing program closely, what is the 340B rebate issue and why is it receiving so much attention?The 340B drug pricing program has always been built on upfront discounts. Hospitals and other covered entities […]
A Tale of Two Pharmacists: Lesson in Pharmacy Leadership
Contributed by SME: Jerry Fu, PharmD, PCC, Career and Leadership Coach, Acaria Health The names are made up, but the story is real. Ken and Sarah work for the same staffing agency. Both were called up to cover shifts at a pharmacy that needed extra help for their staff. Each of them had the opportunity […]
The Future of Infusion Pharmacy
Driving Clinical Excellence Across Hospitals & Health Systems Contributed by Samantha Denson, PharmD, RPh, Global Medical Affairs Fellow, Abbott What role does infusion pharmacy play in the modern hospital or health system?Infusion pharmacy is the backbone of patient care in hospitals and health systems. Every sterile preparation, compounded medication, and infusion delivered to the bedside […]
Specialty Pharmacy Outlook 2026
By Sheila M. Arquette, RPhPresident & CEO, National Association of Specialty Pharmacy Ensuring patients have access to the medications they need from the specialty pharmacy of their choosing and championing protections essential to the long-term sustainability of the specialty pharmacy business model have always been top priorities for NASP. The Inflation Reduction Act’s (IRA) drug […]
PBM Reform Signed Into Law: What Pharmacies Need to Know
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) On February 3, President Trump signed into law that reform pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) practices in Medicare Part D. The law requires, among other things, the Department of Health and […]
Pharmacies Concerned with the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program
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) Under the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program (MDPNP), starting this month, the secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has negotiated pricing for the 10 top-spend […]
Beyond Returns: Reverse Distributor’s Role in Business Success
Contributed by Ark Business Services, Inc. As healthcare organizations face tightening margins and mounting regulatory pressures, the role of reverse distribution is shifting dramatically. Once viewed as a transactional necessity focused on product disposal, reverse distribution has transformed into a strategic function that delivers operational efficiency, mitigates compliance risk, and supports sustainable growth. Key Takeaways […]
A Pharmacist’s Experience: Two Decades of Disaster Response
Contributed by Megan McCaskill, Vice President of Compliance and Strategy at Horizon Pharmacy and Chief Pharmacist for RI-1 DMAT When disaster descends — from a hurricane, an earthquake, public health emergency, or other natural disasters — the world turns to its frontline heroes. During these major emergencies, the role of pharmacists is essential yet frequently […]
Providing Care To Vulnerable Patients
Integrating and Developing the Pharmacist’s Role In a Health Clinic Serving Uninsured Patients in Providence, Rhode Island Contributed by Joseph D. Honig, Clinical Pharmacist Specialist — Pediatric Pulmonology; Volunteer Clinical Pharmacist What is Clinica Esperanza?Since its founding in 2007, Clinica Esperanza has been at the forefront of providing culturally and linguistically appropriate care to those […]
