Medicare Part D for LTC Pharmacy: A Refresher
The Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit was passed into law nearly 20 years ago (2003) and implemented in 2006. It’s brought a massive shift from Medicaid as the primary revenue source for LTC pharmacies to Medicare Part D. While the LTC pharmacy industry had concerns about how this change would affect beneficiary access to necessary medications, […]
Chromatography Refrigerators 101: Everything You Need to Know
What is Chromatography? Today we’ll explore the topic of chromatography refrigeration. In this guide you’ll learn the basics of how chromatography refrigerators are used and what to look for in your search for the best unit. To begin, let’s start by defining chromatography itself. Chromatography began in the 1800s when artists learned to separate colors […]
Trends to Watch as 340B Turns 30
Written By: Maureen Testoni President & CEO 340B HealthMaureen Testoni is the president and CEO of 340B Health, which represents more than 1,400 hospitals participating in the 340B drug pricing program This year marked an important milestone for the 340B drug pricing program. On November 4th, we celebrated the 30th anniversary of 340B. In the […]
A Guide to Hydrocarbon Refrigerants: Exploring the Next Gen Choice
What are Hydrocarbon (HC) refrigerants? Hydrocarbon refrigerants are a hot topic these days, but what exactly are they and how can they make a difference? Hydrocarbon refrigerants are natural alternatives to many of the toxic refrigerants in the world today. These refrigerants present fewer safety risks and provide a climate friendly alternative with a low […]
The Evolving Role of COMPOUNDING PHARMACIES
While pharmaceutical compounding has existed throughout history, mass production of pharmaceuticals drove down the need for such drugs for much of the 20th century. It wasn’t until the 1970s and 1980s, when the demand for chemotherapeutic and total parenteral nutrition regimens increased, that the pharmaceutical compounding industry began to grow. The market has been advancing […]
