The Push for Healthcare Price Transparency: Will Pharmacies See a Benefit?

By Jason Murry, Senior Director, Healthcare Sales: Recent passage of the Lower Costs, More Transparency (LCMT) Act in a bipartisan vote by the U.S. House of Representatives is being heralded by the bill’s sponsors as “landmark legislation,” but is it really? The bill -- which is a long way from becoming law -- is focused on the very politically popular issue of lowering prescription drug prices for consumers. But where is the benefit for pharmacies?  

• Read more about The Push for Healthcare Price Transparency: Will Pharmacies See a Benefit?

Tips For Payer Contract Negotiation, Reconciliation and Recoupment

To take the sting out of contracting’s difficult process, pharmacy leaders need to have a solid understanding of best practices when working with payers.

• Read more about Tips For Payer Contract Negotiation, Reconciliation and Recoupment

How To Master Hazardous Rx Returns Rules For Every State

Did you know 23 states have hazardous waste management rules that differ from federal rules? Did you know 35 states have adopted Subpart P?  As if this weren’t complicated enough, on both levels — federal and state — these regulations are constantly changing. Keeping up is like constantly trying to hit a moving target, but unfortunately, it’s not optional.

• Read more about How To Master Hazardous Rx Returns Rules For Every State

Get On Track With DSCSA Requirements

For pharmacies nationwide, this November brings more than just the holidays. It brings full enactment of the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA). And though the industry has spent the last 10 years preparing, with the deadline fast approaching, there’s been an uptick in urgency.  Dispensers need to understand their responsibilities.

• Read more about Get On Track With DSCSA Requirements

What You Should Know About Mandated Drug Stewardship

By Kirk Herweck, Sr. Director, Consumer Drug Take-Back: State governments have ramped up their efforts to address public health and environmental issues. That’s good — except that they’ve focused solely on pharmaceutical manufacturers. The result? Legislated, manufacturer-funded drug stewardship programs.

• Read more about What You Should Know About Mandated Drug Stewardship

IT’S TIME TO MAKE A MOVE ON THOSE GLOBAL LOCATION NUMBERS

It’s only six short months until your pharmacy needs to be in compliance with the full enactment of the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA). And it’s up to you to make sure there aren’t any missing pieces. Global location numbers (GLNs) are required for all supply chain trading partners. If you’re still not sure about how GLNs relate to DSCSA compliance and your facility, it’s time to look into these compliance basics.

• Read more about IT’S TIME TO MAKE A MOVE ON THOSE GLOBAL LOCATION NUMBERS