Mark Hamstra
ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR
- 9/6/2023
In the cards
Prescription discount cards are popular among consumers, but they bring fees and their partnerships with PBMs may dilute profits. Some retailers are concerned. - 7/5/2023
Challenges to addressing health equity
CVS Health and Kroger Health call upon the industry to become data-driven to help expand and implement initiatives to achieve health equity. - 7/5/2023
Retail pharmacies address challenges around health equity
The pandemic shone a spotlight on the value of community-based pharmacy in reaching underserved communities. - 6/8/2023
Pharmacy-physician synergy
Pharmacies can close gaps in patient care, improve health outcomes and cut costs. - 5/15/2023
Threats and opportunities facing retail pharmacy
Traditional drug store retailers seek to become one-stop healthcare destinations amid competition from online players and others. - 2/16/2023
Legislative Reform: Opportunities for action at both state, federal levels on issues important to retail pharmacy
Momentum appears to be growing around several legislative and regulatory issues that are important to retail pharmacy, including PBM reform at both the state and federal levels. - 11/22/2022
Store brands shine as consumer wallets tighten
Retailers’ private label product sales are growing as consumers seek affordable health-and-wellness solutions. - 10/30/2022
Payless Drugs taps into solar power
The independent pharmacy retailer is seeking to minimize its environmental footprint and drive cost savings at the same time via solar power energy. - 10/11/2022
Retailers ramp up initiatives to drive equity, diversity and sustainability
Drug store chains strengthen their program efforts and service activities to maximize community impact. - 8/8/2022
Colorado: A framework for protocols
Key developments, including the creation of an infrastructure for statewide protocols in 2016 and a provider status bill, have expanded pharmacists’ scope of practice.
