Have you seen the latest from Elements magazine this January?
Each month, we publish multiple online-only articles about what’s happening in the pharmacy industry and what you need to know to improve your independent community pharmacy. We share information ranging from retail tips, to pharmacy operations ideas, to the latest advancements in pharmacy technology. You’ll find checklists, tips, success stories and expert advice for pharmacy owners and managers looking to move their businesses forward.
Take a look at our most popular articles from January.
Are your patients familiar with the Medicare Advantage Disenrollment Period (MADP)? The MADP helps beneficiaries because it allows them a 45-day period after enrolling in a Medicare Advantage plan to decide if the plan is really right for them. Here’s a guide you can use to educate your patients about the MADP and ensure they understand the importance of choosing the right Medicare plan.
Insurance companies allow insured individuals to use health savings accounts (HSAs), or tax-advantaged savings accounts, to pay for their prescriptions, medical services and certain health-care related fees. HSAs help patients with high-deductible health plans save money, which is important for patients today with increasing drug costs and insurance premiums. Here’s what your pharmacy needs to know about HSAs, plus tips to help patients better understand them.
Your pharmacy is the ultimate source for patients who need help managing their chronic conditions. From initial diagnosis to daily management, your independent community pharmacy is a place for patients to receive care, comfort and support. Use these tips to help newly-diagnosed patients feel more comfortable at your pharmacy.
Hitting your retail sales goals for your independent community pharmacy may have been easier last month during peak holiday shopping time. To prevent a slump in your front-end sales in the new year, and to keep patients interested in your front-end products, we suggested you try a few of these end cap ideas.
Gearing your pharmacy to appeal to health-conscious patients could prove to be a lucrative concept for your business. Here are five ideas to try out to expand your pharmacy’s appeal to health-conscious patients.
You’ve probably heard about the 21st Century Cures Act, which was signed into law by former President Obama Dec. 13. But, do you know what it’s all about? Here’s a breakdown of what the money will be used for, and how the law will affect the health care industry today—including your independent community pharmacy.
Attending conferences allows you to learn new information to help grow your independent community pharmacy and presents an opportunity to network with industry professionals that may add value to your business in the future. But simply attending the conference is not enough. Here are three tasks every independent community pharmacy owner should add to their to-do list after attending a conference.
While there are many legitimate U.S. online pharmacies, there are also a large number of illegal online pharmacies that take advantage of consumers and endanger patients’ health and wellbeing. Not only are these pharmacies selling illegally, the medications they sell are often counterfeit and can pose serious health risks. Here are some of the dangers of purchasing drugs online, and what your patients need to know in order to stay safe.
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