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September 2018 |
Screening Programs Improve Patient and Pharmacy Health
Medicare covers one annual wellness visit for all patients over age 65 years. Studies show that nearly 70% of older Americans, however, have no idea they are entitled to a visit, and only 17% have ever had one. While physicians may find the reimbursement inadequate for the time required, pharmacists can significantly boost their revenues by offering this service. Read more. |
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Five Tips to Streamline Workflow & Boost Bottom Lines
With ever-tighter margins squeezing pharmacies, increasing productivity and decreasing the costs associated with filling prescriptions have become critical to success. Even if you think your pharmacy operates at peak performance, a fresh look at workflow combined with well-considered metrics can markedly improve prescription fill times, reduce the burden on pharmacy staff, and cut costs. Start with these five tips. |
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SGLT2 Inhibitors Linked to Dangerous Infection
Adverse effects of drugs seldom receive coverage from major news outlets, but the recent FDA warning on sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors, which target the kidney's ability to reabsorb filtered glucose (depicted above), attracted attention across the world. It's easy to understand why. The widely used class of drugs has been linked to flesh-eating genital infections, and this news could cause some concerned patients to discontinue their medication. Read more. |
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