The giant, nationwide pharmacy Walgreens went through many changes in 2019. The year began with a new partnership with Microsoft to help better ensure the pharmacy was up to date on technological innovations for health care delivery as well as retail innovations. The...
Pharmacists And Pharmacies
Poor billing practices cost Walgreens big
Health care fraud is a major issue that continues to contribute to the financial burden of patients everywhere. Not only does it exploit patients when they are weak and at their most vulnerable, it also causes financial challenges for all, especially people who...
Another pharmacist arrest shows prevalence of fraud cases
Like physicians, pharmacists have a duty to serve patients to the best of their ability, see to their well-being and protect them from harm. The arrests of two New York pharmacists shows how such responsibility can go astray. Unfortunately, they used their expertise...
Does your new pharmacy have all of its licenses?
Pharmacies have expanded over the years to become increasingly large and complex. They meet patients' needs in more ways than ever before. Of course, this growth has come with government oversight/intervention practices that require pharmacies to have certain...
3 tips for new pharmacy owners
You might not have been born a leader, but you will need to adapt as a pharmacy owner. Not only do you have to effectively manage your employees, but you will also need to be a leader to your community. Running a pharmacy is a lot of responsibility, and it might feel...
Prepare your pharmacy for an audit
Receiving notification that your pharmacy will undergo an insurance company audit can make for stressful times. This is true even if you believe you have been fully compliant. One way to look at the situation is this: You want to run the best pharmacy possible, and...

