How Advanced Technologies are Creating Smarter Pharmacies

DATA + AUTOMATION = PHARMACY TRANSFORMATION  The pharmacy industry is having a renaissance — years of exponential growth and change in both the needs of the population and the policies meant to protect them. And now, that vigor is being directed toward the development of innovations meant to handle that growth and change. Experts Chris Smith and Kevin Barton recently spoke with Drug Store News to discuss the exciting role artificial intelligence and machine learning could play in this transformation.

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Maine Approves Inmar Intelligence as a Stewardship Organization for its Drug Take-Back Program

Inmar Intelligence, an experienced drug stewardship operator and leader in pharmaceutical reverse distribution, is happy to announce that, as of December 22, it has received approval as a stewardship organization for the State of Maine’s Drug Take-back Program. As a response to public health concerns, Maine and states across the U.S. have begun passing legislation mandating pharmaceutical manufacturer-funded drug stewardship programs.

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How to Avoid 6 Common Mistakes When Launching a New Product

We know you’ve seen that old stat floating around that says 95% of new products fail. Unfortunately, it’s true. However, you can’t let this single statistic dampen your excitement to see your new product on the shelf. Instead, use it to motivate you, and inform your strategy. 

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Is Your Pharmacy Ready for Reimbursement's New Landscape?

DIR reform, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and other industry changes are hitting pharmacies this year. That means updates to Rx reimbursement. Revisions to your process. Retraining staff. It could get bumpy. Stay ahead of reform by staying informed. To properly prepare your pharmacy, you have to know what to expect.

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Tracking Change in Reverse Logistics Value Recovery

MOUNTAINS OF INVENTORY CREATE A SLIPPERY SLOPE FOR RETAILERS Nearly every retailer was blinded by the blizzard of change kicked off during the pandemic. It started out innocently enough. For many of us, online shopping became a welcome interruption from the doldrums of lockdown. And when packages arrived, the delivery reminded us we were still connected to something beyond the confines of our homes.

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Majority Of Holiday Shoppers Say They've Returned To Pre-Pandemic Shopping Habits

In a recent survey of 3,000 US consumers, 63 percent say they've settled back into shopping habits from before COVID. The survey also found that 40 percent of respondents subscribe to annual delivery or pick up services, and many are willing to pay for this convenience. Here's a closer look at the findings.

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BUILD A MORE SUSTAINABLE LAST MILE WITH SELF-SERVICE RETURNS

It’s no secret that population density makes deliveries and returns more cost effective and sustainable. But how do carriers make that a reality for every customer, regardless of their nearest neighbor? With a smarter, more convenient option.

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You Already Have The Solution To Urban E-Commerce Pollution

A whopping 81% of online shoppers think the burden of eco-friendly commerce rests with the merchant, and by association, their carrier. To them, sustainable delivery should always be an option, if not the default. In fact, it’s now as important a decision maker as competitive price when it comes to buying. And shoppers are hip to greenwashing.

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Could Drug Diversion Be Happening At Your Organization?

Did you know around 77% of healthcare professionals believe there’s drug theft and mismanagement happening where they work? Diversion affects the entire healthcare ecosystem — from patients to staff to the very reputation of your facility. It can’t go unchecked.

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