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Navigating Pharmacy Quality and Compliance in Hospitals
From drug safety and efficacy to controlled substance handling and Medicare or Medicaid billing, today’s hospital pharmacies must navigate a maze of pharmacy regulations. Whether it’s the DEA, the FDA, the USP, the CMS, or any other of the various regulatory bodies overseeing pharmacies, when these rules and protocols are not met, a pharmacy can
Current Issues Facing Hospital Pharmacy in 2025
In 2025, hospital pharmacies continue to navigate the complex web of challenges and persistent evolution that reshapes the healthcare industry. While many of the issues hospital pharmacies faced in 2024 have lingered into this new year, we are taking a look at the top four issues facing hospital pharmacy in 2025. Drug Shortages As of
Maximizing Reimbursement: A Guide for Hospital Pharmacies
Hospital pharmacies play a crucial role not only in patient care but also in financial performance. Their role in maximizing reimbursement is often overlooked, but when pharmacies implement important initiatives and optimize basic processes, it can have a significant impact that can be extremely fruitful for the entire health system. As the reimbursement system becomes
Celebrating Pharmacy Week: A Bright Future for BaiLee Aimes, Pharmacy Technician
It’s two o’clock on Tuesday afternoon when a sharply dressed woman walks into the pharmacy at Hunt Regional Medical Center in Greenville, Texas. The Director of Pharmacy, Heather Rochford, looks up from her desk and smiles. “I was instantly impressed,” she explains, “I had scheduled the interview at two PM knowing she had an
Celebrating Pharmacy Week: Karen Reyes, CPhT, Inpatient Pharmacy Purchaser
It’s early Friday morning, and I’ve barely poured myself a cup of coffee. Karen Reyes joins me on Microsoft TEAMS, and I’m instantly smiling. The first thing I notice about Reyes is her warmth. She’s authentically kind and welcoming and makes me feel like I’ve known her for ages. “This is who she is,” CompleteRx
Ensuring Patient Safety: The Critical Role of Sterile Compounding in Hospital Pharmacy
In 2012, a tragic outbreak of fungal meningitis linked to the New England Compounding Center (NECC) highlighted the devastating consequences of improper sterile compounding practices. Over 100 patients died, and hundreds more were injured due to contaminated steroid injections. This incident underscores the importance of stringent adherence to sterile compounding protocols to ensure patient safety
Mitigating the Rising Costs of Specialty Drug Therapies
According to the Department of Health and Human Services, 50% of total drug spending in 2021 was represented by specialty drugs. And in 2024, another report projects specialty drug costs to increase by nearly 15%. These staggering statistics underscore the significant financial burden imposed by specialty drugs on healthcare systems and patients alike. What Are
Your Guide to Understanding the 340B Drug Pricing Program
Table of Contents How Does the 340B Program Work? Why is 340B Important? Who is Eligible? What Drugs Are Covered? Who Can Receive 340B Drugs? Why are Eligibility Qualifications so Important? 340B Program Requirements for Maintaining Compliance How is 340B Compliance Monitored? Optimizing Your Pharmacy for 340B How Will the 340B Program Likely Change in
Current Issues Facing Hospital Pharmacies in 2024
In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, hospital pharmacies are constantly having to evolve in order to face new challenges as well as manage the lingering impacts of COVID-19 on the industry. As a critical player in patient care, it can be tough to navigate the complex intersections where multiple factors demand immediate attention in the