The holiday season can bring both excitement and operational challenges for pharmacies. To keep your team supported and maintain excellent patient care, it’s essential to put a holiday pharmacy staffing plan in place early. With the right preparation, you can balance PTO requests, extended hours, and fluctuate patient demand with confidence. Anticipate Holiday PTO Requests […]
For many pharmacies, the final quarter of the year is one of the busiest. Alongside the usual patient care responsibilities, teams juggle performance reviews, benefit renewals, and year-end inventory. Add the holiday season, with its vacation requests and increased patient demand, and it’s no surprise that Q4 can stretch pharmacy teams thin. If left unmanaged, […]
As the pharmacy landscape evolves, digital transformation in pharmacy is no longer a future goal; it’s today’s reality. Pharmacies of all sizes are adopting new technologies to streamline operations, enhance patient engagement, and remain competitive in an increasingly technology-driven healthcare system. From AI-powered automation to telepharmacy and blockchain, innovation is unlocking new ways to deliver […]
Hiring the right pharmacy professionals involves more than just filling an open position, it’s about finding individuals who align with your team’s values, maintain high standards, and support your store’s day-to-day operations. In today’s competitive job market, pharmacy leaders are increasingly turning to staffing agencies to streamline the process and improve hiring outcomes. Here’s why […]
The interview for a travel pharmacy position may be different from a regular interview, but you should take it just as seriously. Preparation is the key to having a confident, successful interview. Before the Interview The best thing you can do to improve your chances of getting the job is to prepare for the interview. […]
As a pharmacy technician, it is easy to make mistakes. However, mistakes are not always caught. In fact, research shows that only 85 percent of mistakes are caught by pharmacy technicians before the medication gets to the patient. Dispensing medication is inherently risky and a cause for concern. On a national level, errors occur at […]
Every day, you are in communication with doctor’s offices, obtaining clarification on prescription instructions, taking prescription orders to be filled for customers, and communicating issues with a prescribed medication. Sometimes, these communications are simple and flawless, but other times they can be difficult and strained. Here are a few simple tips that will help improve […]
Suicide is one of the leading causes of death in the United States across most age groups. This highlights the seriousness of depression and the need for a greater number of options for treatment. A ketamine-based alternative has undergoing Phase 2 clinical trials and the results are promising.
