Pharmacies news and trends

Pharmacy AI Set to Grow as Companies Look to Streamline
artificial intelligence // May 07, 2024

The robots are coming — to a pharmacy near you. As the world looks to streamline healthcare, the pharmacy automation market is poised to be just what the doctor ordered, with a new report projecting the industry to dispense a hefty $12.7 billion by 2028. The...

UHC/Change Healthcare Hack Sows Negative Ripple Effects From a ‘Single Point’ of Failure
Security & Fraud // March 15, 2024

There’s a metaphor here — somewhere. A butterfly flaps its wings, a hurricane ensues. A rock in a pond sets waves in motion that reach distant shores. Find your own illustrative scenario here, but weeks after a cyberattack on Change Healthcare, a billing and payments...

DocStation and CPESN Team to Help Pharmacies Provide Medical Billing
Healthcare // March 13, 2024

Pharmacy software provider DocStation has launched a collaboration with pharmacy network CPESN USA designed to help pharmacies enter the medical billing space. “Pharmacists’ roles expanded during the pandemic, leading to an increase in clinical services offered to patients,” the companies said in a Wednesday (March 13) news release. “These...

Walgreens Teams With Claire’s as Pharmacies Aim to Be Consumers’ One-Stop Shop
Retail // March 12, 2024

Walgreens is adding Claire’s products to its stores, a move that comes as pharmacy chains look to grow their relevance in consumers’ day-to-day lives. Claire’s, known for its accessories and cosmetics for young consumers, will now have a dedicated presence within Walgreens stores, arriving at...

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Pharmacy AI Set to Grow as Companies Look to Streamline

May 07, 2024
The robots are coming — to a pharmacy near you. As the world looks to streamline healthcare, the pharmacy automation market is poised to be just what the doctor ordered, with a new report projecting the industry to dispense a hefty $12.7 billion by 2028. The report highlights the demand for pharmacy automation technologies, driven by […]

NowRX CEO: Why DTC Pharmacy Is An Easier Pill For Consumers To Swallow

July 30, 2020
Large pharmacy chains selling mixed merchandise are a mainstay of life throughout the developed world. Familiar planograms with the pharmacy in back, pulling shoppers through rows of candy and cosmetics...

The Prescription For Prescription Commerce

September 19, 2017
Think the neighborhood pharmacy is dead and gone? There are more than 22,000 reasons to think otherwise, and Deepak Thomas, CEO of Phil, noted in the most recent edition of our...

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DocStation and CPESN Team to Help Pharmacies Provide Medical Billing

March 13, 2024
Pharmacy software provider DocStation has launched a collaboration with pharmacy network CPESN USA designed to help pharmacies enter the medical billing space. “Pharmacists’ roles expanded during the pandemic, leading to an increase in clinical services offered to patients,” the companies said in a Wednesday (March 13) news release. “These services must also be billed to support the staff who […]

Eli Lilly Debuts Digital Healthcare Platform for Chronic Illness Patients

January 04, 2024
Drugmaker Eli Lilly has launched a digital healthcare platform for obesity, migraine and diabetes patients. LillyDirect, announced on the company website Thursday (Jan. 4), offers things like access to independent healthcare providers...

Balto Rx Adds Pharmacist Video Consultation to Prescription Delivery Service

September 06, 2023
Balto Rx has added a pharmacist video consultation feature to its medical prescription delivery platform. The new See-a-Pharm feature allows patients to connect with their local pharmacist via video call, providing...

GoodRx Unveils New Tool to Check Patient Coverage

August 30, 2023
GoodRx says it wants to offer health professionals greater insights into their patients’ insurance coverage. The digital prescription platform on Wednesday (Aug. 30) announced the debut of “real-time benefit check” for its...