It is a cold, hard fact: the American population is growing older. Today, there are more than 46 million Americans over the age of 65 and a 2018 U.S. Census Bureau Report said that in 2035, “there will be 78.0 million people 65 years and older compared to 76.4 million under the age of 18.” […]
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Prescription Electronic Signatures – Regulatory Requirements and Technology Solutions
Right now electronic signatures might seem like a distant memory for pharmacists, from a time, back in the pre-COVID-19 era, when things were “normal.” For so long, the relatively simple practice of capturing a patient’s signature to validate a pickup was just a routine, expected part of the point-of-sale process. That all changed though, in […]
LTC Pharmacies Find a Lifeline in Technology Management Systems, including PrimeRx™
In a 2020 benchmark report targeted at pharmacy start-ups, the National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) suggests pharmacies can “diversify their revenue while focusing on the health care needs of their local communities,” by offering long-term care (LTC) services. Specifically, the report was referring to the growing need for pharmacy services among the millions of patients […]
COVID-19: An In-Depth Look at the Virus That’s Shaking the World
It’s on the news, on social media and just about everywhere. Coronavirus is striking fear and causing panic around the world as it continues to spread like wildfire killing thousands in its path and affecting thousands more. The virus that started in Wuhan City is now a worldwide problem that everyone is scrambling to find […]
2020 Star Ratings – Pharmacies Likely to Feel Pressure for Greater Efficiency and Improved Patient Outcomes
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced that during 2020, an increased number of senior citizens will have access to higher quality Medicare Advantage (MA) and Part D prescription drug plans. That announcement came as the agency released 2020 Star Ratings for plans operating under these programs, which indicated improved performance averages […]
How Do Pharmacy Benefit Managers Cost Medicaid?
Drug costs are rising at an alarming rate and there is no end in sight—or at least that’s what a recent study finds. The past six years has seen a substantial increase in the cost of many prescription drugs, especially those used to treat major health conditions like diabetes and cancer. According to a study […]
Latest Counterfeit Scare Underscores Technology’s Role in Pharmacy Drug Safety
U.S. pharmacists received a startling reminder of the urgent need for drug safety, when in November 2019, a statement was issued by the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) warning the public about an alarming number of counterfeit pills that had been seized throughout the nation. “Mexican drug cartels are manufacturing mass quantities of counterfeit prescription pills […]
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PrimeRx™ pharmacy management system is our signature technology solution for building an efficient, patient-focused pharmacy business. Serving as as the centralized processing center for all workflow operations, this highly user-friendly pharmacy system can be adapted to meet your specific needs. Learn More Offering unique features that help your pharmacy grow, PrimeRx is the best pharmacy […]
Pharmacy Technology Solutions For The DIR Fee Profit Squeeze
Pharmacy Technology Solutions For The DIR Fee Profit Squeeze Pharmacy technology – Earlier this year, New York City pharmacy owner Bob Hopkins told local television station WPIX that his drug reimbursement rates had decreased by 40 percent over the previous six months. “Which means,” the report noted, “every time he rings up a drug, […]
Pharmacy Audits Are On The Rise – Pharmacy Audit Solution
Pharmacy Audits are on the Rise A Comprehensive Pharmacy Audit Solution Ensures 24/7 Readiness A few years ago, the Michigan Pharmacists Association hosted a webinar on the topic of “pharmacy audits,” during which former state attorney general John Wright advised pharmacists that “because of technology, technically, you are always being audited.” Wright went on to […]