Pharmacies

RxBenefits Poised to Join Forces with Confidio, Creating A Leading Pharmacy Benefit Optimizer

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021
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RxBenefits and Confidio share a passion for optimizing both the economic and clinical value derived from pharmacy benefits for plan sponsors and the combined 3 million member lives -- and growing -- that the organizations serve.

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  • BIRMINGHAM, Ala. and TOWSON, Md., Aug. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- RxBenefits , a leading technology-enabled pharmacy benefits optimizer (PBO) , today announced an agreement to acquire pharmacy benefits consulting firm, Confidio , pending regulatory approval.
  • Our primary goal is to better address the key challenges small employers face in trying to maintain a robust and affordable pharmacy benefit."
  • RxBenefits is a technology-enabled pharmacy benefits optimizer (PBO) with more than 500 pharmacy pricing, data, and clinical experts working together to deliver prescription benefit savings to employee benefit consultants and their self-insured clients.
  • Confidio is a pharmacy benefits consulting firm that optimizes the value of client's pharmacy benefits through transparency, accountability and advanced data analytics paired with deep insider expertise.

iA Reveals NEXiA – iA’s Enterprise Software Platform Specifically Developed for Intelligent Prescription Fulfillment for Pharmacy Providers.

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
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iA, a provider of software-enabled pharmacy fulfillment and automation solutions, today announced the launch of NEXiA, iAs Enterprise Pharmacy Fulfillment Software Platform.

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  • iA, a provider of software-enabled pharmacy fulfillment and automation solutions, today announced the launch of NEXiA, iAs Enterprise Pharmacy Fulfillment Software Platform.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210803005353/en/
    iA's intelligent enterprise software platform, NEXiA, manages the entire pharmacy fulfillment process from prescription input to delivery.
  • NEXiA is really the technology foundation of iAs entire pharmacy fulfillment solution, added Thomas Utech, Chief Strategy Officer, iA.
  • With over 25 years in pharmacy fulfillment, iA has invented and developed a suite of software driven pharmacy automation solutions.

TRC Healthcare Announces a New Program That Trains Pharmacy Technicians to Perform Point-of-Care Tests

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Health sciences, Health care, Health, Pharmacies, Technicians, Pharmacist, Intercom Plus

TRC Healthcare has added a new program to help pharmacies that want to respond to this opportunity by equipping pharmacy technicians for optimal proficiency with point-of-care testing.

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  • TRC Healthcare has added a new program to help pharmacies that want to respond to this opportunity by equipping pharmacy technicians for optimal proficiency with point-of-care testing.
  • Designed in consultation with licensed pharmacists, this training gives pharmacy technicians the skills they need to perform point-of-care tests accurately, safely and confidently in a pharmacy setting.
  • Pharmacy technicians who take the PTU Elite: Point-of-Care Testing program learn to identify candidates for testing, administer tests, and handle all administrative tasks linked to pharmacy operations.
  • TRC Healthcare also offers Pharmacy Technicians University , the leading online training program for pharmacy technicians.

Healthera, a leading digital pharmacy platform, announces partnership with Alliance Healthcare to drive forward the digital agenda within community pharmacies

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Monday, August 2, 2021
Alliance Healthcare, Pharmacies, Service companies, Articles

CAMBRIDGE, England, Aug. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Healthera is pleased to announce a partnership with Alliance Healthcare.

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  • CAMBRIDGE, England, Aug. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Healthera is pleased to announce a partnership with Alliance Healthcare.
  • Alliance Healthcare is the UK's leading pharmaceutical wholesaler, supplying a comprehensive range of pharmaceutical, medical and healthcare products.
  • As part of the partnership, Alliance Healthcare will be actively marketing the Healthera platform to independent pharmacies nationwide that are looking for a solution to secure their patient base and help grow their revenue.
  • Ashley Kilgas, Sales Director at Alliance Healthcare commented:"If the past year has shown anything, it's the importance of utilising technology to keep connected to each other.

Healthera, a leading digital pharmacy platform, announces partnership with Alliance Healthcare to drive forward the digital agenda within community pharmacies

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Monday, August 2, 2021
Alliance Healthcare, Pharmacies, Service companies, Articles

CAMBRIDGE, England, Aug. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Healthera is pleased to announce a partnership with Alliance Healthcare.

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  • CAMBRIDGE, England, Aug. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Healthera is pleased to announce a partnership with Alliance Healthcare.
  • Alliance Healthcare is the UK's leading pharmaceutical wholesaler, supplying a comprehensive range of pharmaceutical, medical and healthcare products.
  • As part of the partnership, Alliance Healthcare will be actively marketing the Healthera platform to independent pharmacies nationwide that are looking for a solution to secure their patient base and help grow their revenue.
  • Ashley Kilgas, Sales Director at Alliance Healthcare commented:"If the past year has shown anything, it's the importance of utilising technology to keep connected to each other.

Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System Partners with Omnicell to Drive Improved Clinical and Operational Outcomes

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Thursday, July 29, 2021
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It introduces groundbreaking pharmacy automation technologythe Omnicell XR2 systemalong with dedicated resources to support operation and best practice optimization to help eliminate errors during medication dispensing and enhance inventory control, leading to improved clinical and financial outcomes.

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  • It introduces groundbreaking pharmacy automation technologythe Omnicell XR2 systemalong with dedicated resources to support operation and best practice optimization to help eliminate errors during medication dispensing and enhance inventory control, leading to improved clinical and financial outcomes.
  • Through Omnicell One, a cloud-based intelligence service, Spartanburg Regional expects to gain the visibility, insights, and workflow tools needed to drive improvements in medication inventory optimization, medication waste reduction, and drug diversion monitoring.
  • Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System (SRHS) offers a full spectrum of services through six hospital campuses: Spartanburg Medical Center, Spartanburg Medical CenterMary Black Campus, Pelham Medical Center, Cherokee Medical Center, Spartanburg Hospital for Restorative Care and Union Medical Center.
  • Since 1992, Omnicell has been committed to transforming the pharmacy care delivery model to dramatically improve outcomes and lower costs.

Vizient Pharmacy Market Outlook Forecasts 3.10% Increase in Drug Spend, Reveals Impact of COVID on Hospital Pharmacy Purchases

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021
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A media summary featuring highlights of the Vizient Pharmacy Market Outlook can be accessed here: https://www.vizientinc.com/PharmacyMarketOutlookHighlights

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  • A media summary featuring highlights of the Vizient Pharmacy Market Outlook can be accessed here: https://www.vizientinc.com/PharmacyMarketOutlookHighlights
    Oncology medications, which make up nearly 25% of Vizient member spend, will increase 3.25%, with numerous new molecular entities approved by the FDA.
  • The Pharmacy Market Outlook also reflects on the impact COVID-19 has had on medication use spend.
  • The latest Pharmacy Market Outlook is the first to include diabetes medications, which are projected to increase 2.63%.
  • The Vizient Pharmacy Market Outlook is an important resource for pharmacy leaders in developing annual budget projections for their health systems.

SoftWriters Launches FrameworkVision to Enable Seamless Communication and Collaboration Between Long-Term Care Pharmacies and Facilities

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021
Health sciences, Health care, Pharmaceutical sciences, Medicinal chemistry, Symbols, Pharmacies, Online pharmacies

FrameworkVision enables seamless collaboration between pharmacy staff and the facilities they support to improve medication order management and reporting by leveraging its scalable, secure web-based application.

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  • FrameworkVision enables seamless collaboration between pharmacy staff and the facilities they support to improve medication order management and reporting by leveraging its scalable, secure web-based application.
  • This transformative solution offers actionable insights and a new level of engagement and visibility into pharmacy operations, financial management, and compliance.
  • SoftWriters Inc. is the leading provider of pharmacy management software solutions purpose-built for long-term care (LTC) pharmacies.
  • Learn more about SoftWriters and its solutions for long-term care pharmacies at frameworkltc.com .

AllianceRx Walgreens Prime's home delivery pharmacy earns URAC reaccreditation

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Thursday, July 22, 2021
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ORLANDO, Fla., July 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- AllianceRx Walgreens Prime , one of the country's largest combined specialty and home delivery pharmacies, is proud to announce it received Mail Service Pharmacy1 reaccreditation from URAC for its home delivery pharmacy services.

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  • ORLANDO, Fla., July 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- AllianceRx Walgreens Prime , one of the country's largest combined specialty and home delivery pharmacies, is proud to announce it received Mail Service Pharmacy1 reaccreditation from URAC for its home delivery pharmacy services.
  • URAC's full accreditation status means AllianceRx Walgreens Prime's home delivery is meeting industry-leading standards of organizational quality, customer service,communications,drug utilization and pharmacy operation.
  • "It's hard to believe it was three years ago when we obtained our initial URAC accreditation for home delivery," says Tracey James , senior vice president of Pharmacy Services at AllianceRx Walgreens Prime.
  • AllianceRx Walgreens Prime (alliancerxwp.com) is a specialty and home delivery pharmacy that strives to provide exceptional care throughout a patient's treatment journey with the medications they need every day.

Independent Pharmacy Alliance (IPA) Launches New Podcast

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Thursday, July 22, 2021
Health sciences, Health, Pharmacy benefit management, Pharmacies, Life sciences, Independent pharmacy, Group purchasing organization

CRANBURY, N.J., July 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Independent Pharmacy Alliance (IPA), one of the largest pharmacy Group Purchasing Organizations (GPO) and Trade Organizations in the United States serving over 3,700 independent retail pharmacies, is very happy to announce the launch of the "Independent Pharmacy Alliance Podcast."

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  • CRANBURY, N.J., July 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Independent Pharmacy Alliance (IPA), one of the largest pharmacy Group Purchasing Organizations (GPO) and Trade Organizations in the United States serving over 3,700 independent retail pharmacies, is very happy to announce the launch of the "Independent Pharmacy Alliance Podcast."
  • The "Independent Pharmacy Alliance Podcast" will cover how Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBM) utilize anti-competitive business practices to increase drug prices and eliminate competition in the pharmacy space.
  • "The IPA Podcast" will focus on independent pharmacy owners who provide life-saving services and public officials who recognize that something must be done about PBMs.
  • "This podcast will provide an outlet for independent pharmacy owners to share their personal stories about PBMs, new business models that they successfully launched and cover the independent pharmacy political landscape."