Specialty Pharmacy Outlook 2024

Contributed by: Sheila M. Arquette, RPh, President & CEO, National Association of Specialty Pharmacy Specialty pharmacy continues to be dynamic, demanding, and disruptive. As the market continues to demand specialization in drug distribution and clinical management of complex patients and therapies, specialty pharmacy continues to evolve. Keeping pace with scientific discovery and medical innovation is […]

Prescription for Success: Mastering Supply Diversity With Multiple Wholesalers

Contributor: Nicholas Shanos, RPh, Owner, Suburban Pharmacy, Inc. What are the advantages of using multiple wholesalers versus one primary vendor? • Availability: When there’s a drug shortage or an interruption of drug supply we have the choice of more wholesalers to increase the odds of receiving the product. • Price Comparison: We gain the ability […]

Embracing Innovation

Contributed by: Robert Dixon, Senior Director— Legislative and Regulatory Affairs, iA The Important Role of State Regulators in Shaping the Future of Pharmacy The COVID-19 pandemic brought about unprecedented challenges to the healthcare sector, with demand for pharmacy services reaching new heights. State and federal regulatory changes such as the PREP Act expanded the scope […]

USP Updates, Non-Sterile Compounding

Contributed by Emily Durham, MS—VP of Business Development, Revelation Pharma As Dylan would say, come gather ’round people, wherever in healthcare you roam, USP standards are a changin’.  The United States Pharmacopeia, or USP, is an independent, scientific nonprofit organization focused on building trust in the supply of safe, quality medicines.1 In this article we […]

Mastering Cleanroom Gowning | Ensuring Quality & Sterility in High-Stakes Environments

Contributor: Myles Reukema, Senior Director Cleanroom Sales, Prudential Cleanroom Services Cleanroom gowning is a crucial aspect of maintaining a clean and sterile environment to produce high-quality products. By following a strict set of guidelines, cleanroom gowning helps to minimize the risk of contamination from human skin, hair, and clothing. This is especially important in industries […]

Managing Condensation in Medical-Grade Refrigerators

Contributor: Cindy Fitton, Director of Marketing, Healthcare and Life Science, Follett Controlling humidity in medical grade refrigerators is a vital aspect of maintaining the quality and safety of stored products, such as vaccines, blood products, and biological samples. High humidity levels can lead to condensation, frost formation, microbial growth, and corrosion, which can damage the […]

The Do’s and Dont’s of Pharmacy Packaging Design

Introduction Pharmaceutical packaging design is a very important part of dispensing medications due to the strict guidelines and regulations it has. The process is tedious and time-consuming, consisting of all steps starting from drug production through distribution to the end consumer.  Compliance with pharmacy packaging regulations is essential to keep a pharmacy open and running. […]

Aging at Home: The Future of Long-Term Care

Contributor: Maya Dakessian, Doctor of Pharmacy Candidate, University of Rhode Island Initially fueled by the pandemic, the world has seen a large increase in the number of patients “aging in place” in the comfort of their own homes.1A survey conducted by AARP demonstrated that most Americans are able to stay healthy and connected to their […]

A Guide to Buying Your Own Pharmacy

Contributor: Chris Cella, R.Ph., Vice President, RxOwnership What makes a pharmacist want to buy their own independent pharmacy? In one word, freedom. You want to practice pharmacy on your own terms. And you want to do more for the health of your patients. But where you are now might not give you enough time or […]

The Best Practices and Solutions to Pharmacy Waste Management

Introduction The incorrect management of pharmaceutical waste is becoming more and more popular among pharmacies and hospitals. This is not only a threat to employees in the workplace, but also to the surrounding environment and the increased infection risk it holds.   Your facility must have proper waste management guidelines in place to avoid any of […]