NEW YORK — Thanks to the ever-growing applications of data analytics technology, chain drug stores have a unique opportunity to create benefits ranging from improved member outcomes to lowered spending. While the situation is evolving and the trail to driving better member health and reducing costs is still being blazed, chain pharmacies are recognizing the
Abuse of prescription opioid drugs is a significant contributor to the opioid epidemic that has struck across the United States. Prescription misuse plays a major role in the 115 daily overdose deaths and the overall economic burden of $78.5 billion per year. Addressing this issue is vital from both policy and analysis standpoints. That’s especially
While there are many similarities between retail pharmacies and other retail businesses, two key factors provide a unique opportunity to improve operations and financial efficiency, in turn enabling better patient outcomes. The ability to develop close relationships with other players in the health care industry value chain, and the opportunity to utilize relevant data in
NEW ORLEANS — DeAnn Mullins, co-owner of Mullins Pharmacy in Lynn Haven, Fla., has been named president of the National Community Pharmacists Association. Mullins made her debut Wednesday as the association’s new president at the NCPA 2016 Annual Convention in New Orleans. At the event, NCPA also installed other new officers, including a new fifth
