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 […]

Choosing the Right Pharmacy to Buy: Assessing Your Options

Introduction Buying a pharmacy may seem daunting. The key is to look at the qualities that a successful one possesses and branch out from there. With a strong base of background knowledge on the subject, pharmacists can become very accomplished while having an independent pharmacy practice. It is becoming more common that pharmacists are parting […]

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 […]

How to Boost Medication Adherence in Your Pharmacy

Introduction Medication adherence is one of the most difficult yet crucial parts of adequate patient care in the pharmaceutical industry. Patients are required to take their medication to notice a difference in their health but this can be a challenging hurdle for many.  With new technology always coming out, medication adherence strategies are constantly evolving […]

The Future of Drug Diversion in the Pharmacy Industry

Introduction In the pharmacy industry, patient safety is a top priority. And that means ensuring the right medications end up in the right hands to be used as prescribed.  Unfortunately, drug diversion poses a major threat to the industry. The illegal distribution or misuse of prescription drugs is becoming increasingly common. Its impact on public […]

The Top Benefits of Pharmacy Consulting

Introduction Pharmacy consulting can be overlooked by healthcare professionals regardless of its importance. Consultant pharmacists play a considerable role in helping patients understand and adhere to their regimens, transition of care situations, promoting compliance, and so much more.  The need for pharmacy consultants is climbing with the increase in the number of senior citizens and […]