I M P R O V I N G
PATIENT CARE
& P H A R M A C Y
PROFITABILITY
Community • Specialty • LTC
Spring 2021
20 Unique
Products
& Services
Discover 20 products and services
that will help your pharmacy improve
patient care or increase proftability.
Drug Distributors & Wholesalers
Industry Expert Q&A, Market Leaders Buyer’s Guide, and More
page 50
First Financial Bank Case Study
First Financial Bank PPP Loan Supports
Creekside Pharmacy During Pandemic
page 38
8 Thought Leader Videos
Eight Video Series Including Micro Merchant Systems,
SPARx, ARxIUM, and Mission Critical Delivery Solutions
page 30
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SPRING 2021 I RETAIL/COMMUNITY • SPECIALTY • LTC
Contents
SPARx Advances
Ambulatory and
Specialty Pharmacy
to Drive New
Revenue
Realize new levels of success
in your ambulatory and
specialty pharmacies with best-
in-class processes, software,
and experience that ensures
your long-term success.
Drive
Revenue and Results
for Your Pharmacy
SPARx provides expertise in specialty pharmacy, ambulatory,
and infusion services empowering healthcare organizations to own
their own specialty pharmacy and associated revenue stream.
contactus@cpspharm.com | 800.968.6962 | www.cpspharm.com/sparx
Financial
Opportunity Analysis
Pharmacy
Operations
LDD and
Payor Access
Accreditation
page 25
Pharmacy Software
for Pharmacy
Success by
Liberty Software
A pharmacy management
solution that helps community
retail pharmacies enhance
customer service, improve
profitability, and increase
patient safety.
MEDSYNC AND
REFILL MANAGEMENT
PRESCRIPTION READY
BOARD
PROFIT AND INSURANCE
AUDIT PROTECTION
EXTENSIVE REPORTING
AND DATA MINING
FLEXIBLE PHARMACY
WORKFLOW
FRONT END INVENTORY
MANAGEMENT
MODERN PAYMENT
PROCESSING INCLUDING EMV
PATIENT ADHERENCE AND
PERFORMANCE DASHBOARD
TEXT, EMAIL, AND VOICE
PATIENT MESSAGING
MEDICATION THERAPY
MANAGEMENT
ADVANCED BIN
MANAGEMENT
INTEGRATED FACTS
AND COMPARISONS
SIMPLE DRIVE THROUGH
SOLUTIONS
DELIVERY AND REMOTE
SIGNATURE MANAGEMENT
Pharmacy Software helping community pharmacies enhance
patient care, increase patient safety, and improve profitability.
INVENTORY CONTROL
MADE EASY
DIRECT SECURE
MESSAGING
ADVANCED SECURITY INCLUDING
FACIAL RECOGNITION
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COMPOUNDING TOOLSET
PHARMACIST DRIVEN
ECARE PLANS
PHARMACY SOFTWARE FOR
PHARMACY SUCCESS
View a demo now at www.libertysoftware.com or call us at 800-480-9603
page 27
For more than 20 years, RMS has been
helping hundreds of pharmacies become more
profitable and customer centric.
Your turn.
www.rm-solutions.com
Join us each month for our CLIMB Webinar Series where we give every pharmacy the opportunity to learn
and grow with some of the industry’s very best. Learn more and register today at www.pharmacyclimb.com.
Call us today at 1-877-RMS-1060
Discover the
RMS Difference
Become more profitable
and customer-centric with
RMS’ holistic point-of-
service-based approach.
page 29
Thought Leader
Video Series
page 30-31
Achieving ACHC Accreditation certifi es your dedication to delivering a higher level of care and
consistent, reliable services. ACHC standards focus on continuous quality improvement and keep
your pharmacy aligned with the latest industry regulations and payor requirements.
pharmacy
demonstrate your
commitment to quality
Ambulatory Infusion Center
Long-Term Care Pharmacy
Mail Order Pharmacy
Infusion Nursing
Infusion Pharmacy
Specialty Pharmacy
» With DMEPOS
» Without DMEPOS
PCAB Accreditation
» Non-Sterile Compounding
(Ref. USP <795>)
» Sterile Compounding
(Ref. USP <797>)
pharmacy accreditation services
experience the achc difference
Industry-Expert
Surveyors
Inclusive Pricing
See how ACHC can help you confi dently meet your business goals.
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(855) 937-2242 x458
achc.org
Exceptional,
Personal Assistance
Collaborative,
Educational Survey
Precise temperature control
to maintain vaccine integrity
Each year, vaccines ruined by accidental freezing or exposure
accounts for millions of dollars in inventory loss. Follett high-
performance refrigerators and freezers provide the confidence
that comes with unmatched precision in temperature control.
Our advanced ducted air-distribution system is coupled with a
robust suite of features designed to monitor and protect your
vulnerable medications and vaccines.
Learn more of the benefits that only Follett refrigerators
can provide at www.follettpharmacy.com
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Business Development
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(619) 993-3096
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Loan Officer
(479) 856-3001
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Drew Hegi, MBA
Loan Officer
Pharmacy Owner
(601) 594-6237
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Managing Director
(832) 244-9656
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WE’RE COMMITTED
TO YOUR GOALS
First Financial Bank is proud to partner with over 50 different pharmacy
organizations! We want to know you and your story, so we can deliver a
customized solution to help you accomplish your goals. Your loan officer
will be your contact from start to finish. Reach out to us and we can start
building your dream today!
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Pharmacy
Experience
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SPRING 2021 I RETAIL/COMMUNITY • SPECIALTY • LTC
Contents
20Ways MISSION
To educate pharmacy management on
products and services that serve to improve
patient care or improve a pharmacy’s financial
bottom line, while distilling and presenting this
relevant information via 20 product profiles.
2021 CIRCULATION
Issue Focus: Hospital & Infusion
Issue Frequency: Summer & Winter
Circulation Per Issue: 12,200+
6,500+ Hospital Directors
2,200+ Clinical Consultants
2,500+ Industry Executives
1,000+ Trade Show Handouts
Issue Focus: Retail, Specialty, & LTC
Issue Frequency: Spring, Fall, & Winter
Circulation Per Issue: 28,500+
18,000+ Owners (Independents)
1,500+ Long-Term Care Pharmacies
2,500+ Retail Chain Executives
2,500+ Industry Executives
2,000+ Trade Show Handouts
QUARTERLY ISSUES
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Adaptable
Consultation and
Immunization Rooms
Expertly Crafted by
Uniweb, Inc.
Uniweb designs and manufactures
practical, portable, and flexible
modular rooms and consultation
spaces delivering maximum
work-flow and efficiency. Room
sizes, aesthetics, and equipment
configurations are limitless!
Unlimited
Unlimited
Sizes and
Sizes and
Configurations!
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The beauty
of Uniweb’s
craftsmanship...
As your needs
change, so can your
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Convenience and
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check-outs for
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easy access with
easy access with
transactions,
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inoculations or
inoculations or
conversations with
conversations with
clients and RX staff.
clients and RX staff.
Pop-Out Consult
Pop-Out Consult
Simple, cost-effective,
Simple, cost-effective,
portable ADA spaces.
portable ADA spaces.
Complete flexibility!
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Install virtually anywhere
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to allow for customer
to allow for customer
comfort and privacy.
comfort and privacy.
Privacy and Comfort
Privacy and Comfort
Welcoming ambiance
Welcoming ambiance
using privacy glass
using privacy glass
doors and panels. Sound
doors and panels. Sound
absorbing décor fabric
absorbing décor fabric
panels to maintain patient
panels to maintain patient
confidentiality.
confidentiality.
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With increased need for vaccinations, having portable and private
With increased need for vaccinations, having portable and private
consultation and immunization spaces is vital. Let Uniweb help you
consultation and immunization spaces is vital. Let Uniweb help you
create a complimentary and inviting climate for your customers
create a complimentary and inviting climate for your customers.
Uniweb’s
Uniweb’s
Uniweb’s
Consultation
Consultation
Consultation
&
&
&
Immunization
Immunization
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page 35
DOSIS Systems —
Fully-Automated
Blister Card
Production With
Patient Safety in Mind
DOSIS Systems uses a hands-
off, fully-automated filling,
sealing, and printing system.
The result is increased efficiency
in the pharmacy while delivering
the right product to the patient
every time.
Configuration
Each Tower is approximately the size
of a vending machine and can be
configured to what works best in
your pharmacy. No major buildout is
required. Have peace of mind that
as your pharmacy grows, our system
is easily reconfigurable to fit your
workroom needs.
Flexibility
is Key in a
Post COVID
Environment
DOSIS Systems Gives Your Pharmacy Options
We’d love to
give you a
demonstration!
Seeing is believing with the DOSIS System.
We can give you a full demo of a working
system so you can see for yourself the
value of DOSIS workflow.
We’ve changed the playbook when it
comes to adding automation to your
pharmacy.
Workflow
From integrating your
Pharmacy Management
Software to understanding
your pharmacy’s physical
layout - DOSIS Systems builds
a system specific to your
pharmacy’s needs.
Pricing
DOSIS Systems offers a monthly
subscription that allows you to
have the assurance that
automation is right for you and
your team. Ultimately, we work to
add value to your pharmacy every
month.
page 33
Health System • Infusion
I M P R O V I N G
P A T I E N T C A R E
PHARMACY COST
C O N T A I N M E N T
Summer 2020
Health System • Infusion
20 Unique
Products
& Services
Discover 20 products and services
that will help your pharmacy improve
patient care or contain costs.
Drug Diversion & Opioid Stewardship
Industry Expert Q&A, Market Leaders Buyer’s Guide, and More
page 46
3 Case Studies
Comprehensive Pharmacy Services,
Charles River, and GSL Solutions
8 Thought Leaders
ARxIUM, Sentry Data Systems, Comprehensive
Pharmacy Services, ACHC, Parata, and More
page 32
Summer 2020
Case Study:
First Financial
Bank PPP Loan
Supports Creekside
Pharmacy During
Pandemic
From First Financial Bank
CASE STUDY
www.ffb1.com
BACKGROUND AND INTENDED OUTCOME
Creekside Pharmacy is a well-established independent pharmacy that serves the Santa
Rosa community. Tony Ibrahim, new owner, continued that dedication when he purchased
the pharmacy in 2017. The decision to buy the pharmacy meant loans. Pharmacy
financing can be problematic due to lack of collateral and the need for cash for inventory.
What eased his worries were the insights of Drew Hegi, loan officer at First Financial Bank
(FFB). Together, they conducted a cost-benefit analysis, examined clinical requirements,
and assessed the state of business operations. With that knowledge, Drew refinanced a
loan for Tony with terms that supported his future vision.
“Drew understood where I was coming from and where I wanted to go,” said Tony. “What
I appreciated the most was how available Drew made himself to me during the process.
He understood pharmaceutical inventory and capital requirements. Our conversations and
his expertise solidified my decision to refinance with FFB.”
FFB understands the challenges of an independent pharmacy owner. They are a preferred
Small Business Administration (SBA) lender offering financing solutions for pharmacy
owners. They have provided more than $300 million in pharmacy loans. FFB’s years of
pharmacy experience (RPh, current, and former owners on the team) provided Tony with
relevant, industry-specific expertise to fuel his vision.
"I’ve operated other businesses and have success in start-up pharmacies. Creekside was
my first time buying an established pharmacy,” said Tony. “The loan from FFB provided
better terms for the improvements needed to ensure the success of Creekside."
With the funding, Tony focused on efficiencies and personalized approaches to the
existing and new customer base, resulting in a 35 percent increase in prescriptions.
He extended services that pleased community members. The next two years were
growth years for the pharmacy. And all signs pointed to a strong 2020, but then the
pandemic hit. His new goals quickly pivoted to keep Creekside
open, pay employees, and help the community with COVID-19.
FIRST FINANCIAL BANK PPP
LOAN SUPPORTS CREEKSIDE
PHARMACY DURING PANDEMIC
Tony Ibrahim
Owner, Jafa Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
dba Creekside Pharmacy
Community • Specialty • LTC
I M P R O V I N G
PATIENT CARE
& P H A R M A C Y
PROFITABILITY
Fall 2020
Community • Specialty • LTC
20 Unique
Products
& Services
Discover 20 products and services
that will help your pharmacy improve
patient care or increase proftability.
Multi-Dose Packaging Systems and Resources
Industry Expert Q&A, Market Leaders Buyer’s Guide, and More
page 50
2 Case Studies
QS/1 and Temptime
8 Thought Leader Videos
Eight Video Series Including Comprehensive Pharmacy Services – SPARx,
ACHC, Micro Merchant Systems, and Parata
page 30
Fall 2020
page 38-41
Community • Specialty • LTC
I M P R O V I N G
PATIENT CARE
& P H A R M A C Y
PROFITABILITY
Community • Specialty • LTC
Spring 2021
20 Unique
Products
& Services
Discover 20 products and services
that will help your pharmacy improve
patient care or increase proftability.
Drug Distributors & Wholesalers
Industry Expert Q&A, Market Leaders Buyer’s Guide, and More
page 50
First Financial Bank Case Study
First Financial Bank PPP Loan Supports
Creekside Pharmacy During Pandemic
page 38
8 Thought Leader Videos
Eight Video Series Including Micro Merchant Systems,
SPARx, ARxIUM, and Mission Critical Delivery Solutions
page 28
Spring 2021
Community • Specialty • LTC &
Health System • Infusion
I M P R O V I N G
P A T I E N T C A R E
PHARMACY COST
C O N T A I N M E N T
Winter 2020
Health System • Infusion
20 Unique
Products
& Services
Discover 20 products and services
that will help your pharmacy improve
patient care or contain costs.
CSTD (Closed-System Transfer Device)
Products and Manufacturers
Industry Expert Q&A, Market Leaders Buyer’s Guide, and More
page 64
9 Case Studies
Swisslog, GSL Solutions, Medacist, Sentry Data Systems,
Charles River, and More
8 Thought Leaders
SPARx, Mission Critical Delivery Solutions,
Micro Merchant Systems, and More
page 36
SpecRx
Medical Packaging Inc., ARL Bio Pharma, and TouchPoint Medical
page 79
Winter 2020/ 2021
I M P R O V I N G
PATIENT CARE
& P H A R M A C Y
PROFITABILITY
Winter 2021
Community • Specialty • LTC
20 Unique
Products
& Services
Discover 20 products and services
that will help your pharmacy improve
patient care or increase proftability.
Cannabidiol (CBD) Resources & Products
Industry Expert Q&A, Market Leaders Buyer’s Guide, and More
page 46
4 Case Studies
Care Services, Medicine Shoppe International,
Noritsu Pharmacy Automation, and Temptime
8 Thought Leader Videos
Eight Video Series Including Parata, PharmaLink,
Sentry Data Systems, and Pharmacy Consulting Broker Services
page 20
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page 37
The Dexcom G6 Continuous Glucose
Monitoring (CGM) System is available
through a pharmacy wholesaler.
Dexcom G6 is the first and only integrated continuous glucose
monitoring (iCGM) system that supports insulin-using patients
ages 2 years and older with real-time glucose readings, a
predictive alert, and customizable remote monitoring options.
Dexcom G6 is indicated as a replacement for fingersticks* for
diabetes treatment decisions.
*If your glucose alerts and readings from Dexcom G6 do not match symptoms
or expectations, use a blood glucose meter to make diabetes treatment decisions.
Order information
PRODUCT COMPONENTS
PRODUCT NDC CODE QUANTITY REFILLS
1. Dexcom G6 receiver
08627-0091-11
1
1 year
2. Dexcom G6 transmitter
08627-0016-01
1
3 months
3. Dexcom G6 sensor
08627-0053-03
1 box
30 days
(3 sensors per box)
Please contact your pharmacy wholesale partner
to order or visit provider.dexcom.com.
BRIEF SAFETY STATEMENT Failure to use the Dexcom G6 Continuous Glucose Monitoring System (G6) and its components according to the instructions for use provided with your device and available
at https://www.dexcom.com/safety-information and to properly consider all indications, contraindications, warnings, precautions, and cautions in those instructions for use may result in you missing a
severe hypoglycemia (low blood glucose) or hyperglycemia (high blood glucose) occurrence and/or making a treatment decision that may result in injury. If your glucose alerts and readings from the
G6 do not match symptoms or expectations or you’re taking over the recommended maximum dosage amount of 1000mg of acetaminophen every 6 hours, use a blood glucose meter to make diabetes
treatment decisions. Seek medical advice and attention when appropriate, including for any medical emergency. Dexcom is a registered trademark of Dexcom, Inc. in the U.S., and may be registered in
other countries. ©2020 Dexcom, Inc. All rights reserved. LBL020381 Rev001