Environmental Impact of Drugs in Waterways
The environmental impact of drugs on waterways is not to be underestimated, even with enhanced regulations from federal and state governments. Improper disposal practices of pharmaceutical wastes containing contaminants, drug byproducts, and pharmaceutically active compounds (PhACs) continue to wreak havoc on aquatic environments around the world. What types of drugs are making their way into […]
How to Read a Balance Sheet for an Independent Pharmacy
Have your eye on acquiring a specific independent pharmacy? You’ll want to take a look at their financial statements – including the balance sheet – before making a commitment. Learn more from First Financial Bank on how to evaluate the financial health of a business by looking at the balance sheet. Read more >
Why Stopping Drug Diversion Matters
Drug diversion is a serious issue in hospital environments throughout the U.S. and in other countries around the world. The issue not only affects healthcare professionals involved in drug diversion activities, but puts patients at risk as well. Identifying and preventing drug diversion is filled with challenges. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) […]
Top 4 Ways to Make Simulation Labs Impactful
Healthcare simulation labs give providers-in-training exceptional opportunities to perfect their knowledge and skills in safe environments that simulate real-world medical scenarios. Labs range from simple task trainers to complex, fully functioning hospital rooms. High-fidelity mannequins, virtual reality, audio-visual technology, and computer-based simulators create realistic and immersive learning experiences that prepare healthcare professionals to enter the […]
2023 Diabetic Drug Changes: What to Expect & How to Manage Them
In 2023, there will be several changes to diabetic drugs that are expected to take place. These changes are aimed at improving the management of diabetes and reducing the risk of complications associated with the condition. We will discuss some of the changes that are taking place in this year and also address how QRx […]
Consequences of Improper Pharmaceutical Disposal
What are the dangers and consequences of improper pharmaceutical disposal? Despite advancements in regulations and guidelines for the development of effective, safe, and compliant drug disposal processes, the dangers of non-compliance – and its consequences – still exist. Pharmaceutical products that are improperly disposed of can cause risk not only to human health and safety, […]
Environmental Impact of Drugs in Landfills
Unused, unwanted, expired and even illegal street drugs have in past years been flushed down toilets, sink drains, and even into sewer lines. However, the impact of drugs on the environment and how they affect landfills has been under increased scrutiny over the past decade, and while research is still ongoing, the statistics are alarming. […]
Pharmacy Automation: The Solution
Navigating the labor shortage, increased medication costs/shortages, and the cost to dispense. Contributor: Miriam Cho, PharmD, President/CPO, MAC Rx How does a pharmacy try to balance ever-shrinking pharmacy margins with increased costs? While coming out of COVID-19, more and more employees want to work from home; however, every pharmacy needs to fill positions that simply […]
Visante’s Top 10 Issues Facing Hospital and Health System Pharmacy 2023
We are pleased to again bring you Visante’s Top 10 issues in pharmacy for 2023. For 2022 our Top 10 items (Pharmacy Org Structure, 340B Program, Vertical Integration & Marketplace Restrictions, Drug Prices & Supply Chain, Infusion Services, Drug Shortages, Pandemic, Economy, Election, Social Justice) all turned out to be very relevant and many of […]
The Role of ADCs on Taking Care of Pharmacists: Forgotten Essential Workers
Since the beginning of the pandemic, the world has relied heavily on essential workers to carry us through. But COVID-19 has taken a toll on the healthcare system, leaving fewer workers in nearly every discipline. A recent survey showed that 18% of healthcare workers quit their jobs during the pandemic and another 12% were laid […]
