Three Critical Steps to Prepare for DSCSA Compliance

This article outlines three essential steps for pharmacies to prepare for full DSCSA compliance: verifying global identifiers, training staff on serialized product verification, and assessing eligibility for waivers or exemptions. By taking these proactive measures, pharmacies can ensure seamless data sharing, prevent inventory delays, and maintain compliance as new requirements take effect.

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How to Meet Rising Consumer Needs with Incentives + Media

In today’s competitive landscape, achieving your marketing goals requires the right strategies. CPG marketers face serious challenges — but there’s a powerful strategy to stay ahead: combining media with incentives. Our new whitepaper, "How Promotions and Media Drive Campaign Objectives," delivers the insights you need to turn these challenges into opportunities. Here’s a preview:

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RMNs and Creators: The Power Duo

Retail Media Networks (RMNs) and the creator economy are both growing quickly, impacting sales and consumer connections. When marketers bring these two together, they can strengthen relationships with customers, unlock new revenue streams, and shape the future of retail media.

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Why Serialized Data Shouldn’t Wait Until Full Enforcement

Early adoption of serialized data tracking is crucial for healthcare facilities to combat counterfeit drugs and enhance supply chain security ahead of full DSCSA enforcement. Despite current data gaps and compliance delays among manufacturers, starting now ensures safer, more efficient operations, benefiting hospitals, pharmacies, and manufacturers.

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The Critical Role of Specialty Pharmacies in Breast Cancer Care

Specialty pharmacies are essential in breast cancer care, offering life-saving medications and support that go beyond dispensing drugs. They provide counseling, monitor patient progress, and navigate insurance complexities to ensure women have access to critical treatments. However, challenges like inadequate reimbursement and high costs hinder their ability to deliver these services. Streamlining the system and reducing barriers can help specialty pharmacies continue their vital role in saving lives.

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Automated Deductions Management for CPGs

Deductions, also known as chargebacks, happen when retailers or distributors don't pay their invoices in full to CPGs and manufacturers — and the $ can add up fast! That’s why it’s so important to assess them quickly, see if they’re actually valid, and determine if you should push to get that money back. 

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How DSCSA Boosts Crisis Resilience: Strengthening Pharmacies and Hospitals

This article explores how the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) enhances crisis resilience for pharmacies and hospitals by improving product traceability. It highlights the critical role DSCSA plays during supply chain disruptions caused by natural disasters, such as Hurricane Helene, enabling healthcare providers to maintain access to essential medications and ensure patient safety. By leveraging DSCSA’s serialized data and chain of custody insights, pharmacies and hospitals can proactively address challenges and strengthen their operational preparedness.

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FTC versus the PBMs: The Battle to Lower Insulin Prices and Reform PBMs

The FTC has filed a lawsuit against major pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), accusing them of inflating insulin prices through anticompetitive practices that harm patients. This legal battle could lead to significant PBM reforms, ensuring fair pricing for essential medications like insulin. The lawsuit highlights the rising cost of insulin, forcing many patients to ration their medication or go without due to high out-of-pocket expenses. If successful, the case could set a new precedent in holding PBMs accountable and improving access to affordable medications for millions of patients.

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2024 Mid-Year Promotions Trends & Shopper Insights webinar

Consumers are overwhelmed. Will your marketing strategies cut through the noise and support them in their quest for savings? Compared to a year ago, half of consumers are putting more effort into planning their grocery trips. Are you reaching them in the right moments on the right channels as they build their lists?  Shoppers today expect more from the brands and retailers they engage with. How can you earn their favor and their business?

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