Fuse by Cardinal Health is exploring the role augmented reality can play in patient care and showcased a prototype on the show floor at Cardinal Health RBC 2018.
Registered voters voiced support for Medicare Part D reforms that reduce drug costs borne by seniors due to middlemen and deals in the drug supply chain, in a Morning Consult survey commissioned by the National Community Pharmacists Association.
At Cardinal Health RBC 2018, Doug Hoey, president and CEO of the National Community Pharmacists Association, discussed the “The 7 Habits of Highly Successful Pharmacy Owners,” encouraging attendees to be proactive in the marketplace and their communities.
In addition to largely limiting opioid prescriptions to seven days for acute pain and enabling pharmacy opioid take-back efforts, Missouri SB 826 opened up pharmacy immunizations to children ages 7 years old and older, down from 12 years old previously.
At the Cardinal Health RBC 2018 Opening Session in San Diego, pharmacy owners heard about the ways they can work together to bring change to the current reimbursement model.
Avella Specialty Pharmacy’s use of AdhereTech smart pill bottles for multiple specialty medications from various manufacturers has resulted in improvements in duration, refills, and the patient experience.
McKesson ideaShare 2018, held in Las Vegas through July 12, has offered myriad opportunities for community pharmacists to improve their knowledge, performance and profitability while networking with industry experts.