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20 Unique
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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
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Automation is the fastest fully
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TCT – Expanding
Diabetes-Related
Revenue Via
Community Rx and
DSMT Accreditations
The Compliance Team™ is out in
front once again with a simplified,
operations-based Diabetes Self-
Management Training (DSMT)
accreditation process.
CMS
’ shif to value-based
care payment models
has created a billing opportunity for
Medicare-approved DMEPOS providers
and/or Medicare participating
pharmacies.
Typically, Medicare’s average
reimbursement for providing
Diabetes Self-Management Training
(DSMT) services is $391.44 per
patient. However, to bill for this service,
CMS requires that participating
providers be successfully accredited by
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organization.
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diabetic education and structure of program; Evidence-based Curriculum; Individualized Care Plan; Individual and group training; Must be enrolled as
a Medicare provider thru Pharmacy or DME
For more information:
website: TheComplianceTeam.org,
email: info@TheComplianceTeam.org
call: (215) 654-9110
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340B Resources & Software
Industry Expert Q&A, Market Leaders
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page 38
4 Case Studies
Liberty Software, GSL Solutions, Charles River, and
Comprehensive Pharmacy Services
8 Thought Leaders
Eight Video Series Including Visante, Verity Solutions,
Rees Scientifc, Acentrus Specialty, and More
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Summer 2019
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people lead healthier lives.
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Pharmacy Return Solutions & Resources
Industry Expert Q&A, Market Leaders Buyer’s Guide, and More
page 50
2 Case Studies
QS/1 and Dexcom
8 Thought Leader Videos
Eight Video Series Including Medicine Shoppe International, Parata,
Sentry Data Systems, and Pharmacy Consulting Broker Services
page 22
Fall 2019
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Industry Expert Q&A, Market Leaders
Buyer’s Guide, and More
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2 Case Studies
Liberty Software and Medicine Shoppe International
8 Thought Leaders
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Industry Expert Q&A, Market Leaders
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7 Case Studies
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20 Unique
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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
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CASE STUDY
www.careservicesllc.com
PRIMARY INTENDED OUTCOME
When a long-term care (LTC) or closed-door pharmacy partners with a healthcare
facility, a federally mandated requirement obligates the pharmacy to provide
medications to that facility within a certain amount of time. To remain in compliance,
the LTC pharmacy must be able to respond at any time of day. The process of
fulflling this requirement can be challenging for these pharmacies, both fnancially
and logistically.
TracRx™, a secure, web-based portal by Care Services, parent company of MedCallRx
and GeriScriptRx, allows LTC pharmacies to schedule backup medication fulfllment
and delivery and provides visibility into the entire process – from order placement to
point of delivery (POD) signature. Powerful analysis reporting identifes trends in
drug use and provides opportunities to improve operational performance and
manage costs.
THE CHALLENGE
When a LTC pharmacy receives a stat or after-hours drug request, the need usually
involves an urgent situation where a patient may be unable to wait until the next
scheduled delivery to receive medications. In these situations, the drug may not be
available in a facility’s on-site emergency kit or dispensing unit, and the industry
practice for emergency medication delivery is less than four hours, or at the next
scheduled dose.
The TracRx Portal
Joe Boures
CEO
~ Care Services, LLC
Jay Palin
President of Backup Pharmacy Services
~ Care Services, LLC
Providing technology and process that brings
ease, transparency, and efciency to every
phase of backup pharmacy management.
Case Study:
The TracRx Portal
Providing technology and
process that brings ease,
transparency, and efficiency
to every phase of backup
pharmacy management.
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Stericycle’s Mail Back
and Take Back Solutions
Keep Businesses and
Communities Safe
Stericycle’s turnkey programs
support pharmacies in convenient
and compliant disposal of sharps
used in vaccinations and injectable
medications, as well as offer
pharmacy customers a safe method
for disposing expired or leftover
prescription medications.
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CASE STUDY
www.cardinalhealth.com/MSIfranchise
PRIMARY INTENDED OUTCOME
Independent pharmacy is one of the most competitive markets in healthcare.
In any town or city, you’ll commonly fnd two (or more) competing big-name chain
pharmacies located on the same block, vying for consumer loyalty. Despite this intense
pressure, independent community pharmacies are not becoming a thing of the past.
Participants in this nearly $80 million sector simply need to work smarter in order to
rise above the noise. Co-branding with a larger, recognized organization is a tactical
approach to retaining a pharmacy’s independent identity, while benefting from a
powerful partnership.
Cardinal Health ofers independent pharmacies strategic co-branding opportunities
through their Medicine Shoppe International, Inc. franchise which leverages both
The Medicine Shoppe® and Medicap Pharmacy® national brands. Their value-added
business services support high performing independent pharmacy ownership and
provide the resources that can make community expansion possible.
THE CHALLENGE
The Tri-State Medical Group comprises three independent pharmacies located
in West Virginia and south eastern Ohio. “Our stores are within about 30 minutes
of each other, of diferent sizes, and in very diferent locations,” said J.J. Bernabei,
pharmacist and CEO/owner of Tri-State Medical. “Follansbee Pharmacy is in a strip
mall, Tri-State Pharmacy is in a medical building attached to a hospital, and Value
Leader Pharmacy is attached to a general practitioner and ob/gyn clinic.” All three
J.J. Bernabei
Pharmacist and CEO/Owner
~ Tri-State Medical, A member of
The Medicine Shoppe® Family
How a strategic partnership can
lead to operational efciencies for
independent pharmacies.
The Advantages of Co-Branding With
Medicine Shoppe International, Inc.
Case Study:
The Advantages of
Co-Branding With
Medicine Shoppe
International, Inc.
How a strategic partnership
can lead to operational
efficiencies for independent
pharmacies.
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Q. Is CBD a pain management alternative
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CBD or cannabinoid itself is non-psychoactive. Preliminary
research indicates CBD or cannabidiol could be a successful
opioid alternative. Recent studies have shown that states with
medical marijuana laws (THC and CBD) have twenty-five
percent (25%) fewer opioid-related deaths than states that
have not implemented laws. Studies also show that CBD has
a diminishing effect on drug cravings, which could impact
the high relapse rates associated with opioids. While some
studies are encouraging, it’s also important to understand
why CBD shows so much promise to fight the opioid
crisis. Education is key as CBD or cannabidiol continues
to emerge as a pain management solution. CBD offers an
opioid alternative for the treatment of chronic pain. Just
last year, a study from the European Journal of Pain showed
that (using an animal model) CBD applied on the skin could
help lower pain and inflammation due to arthritis.[1]
Q. Will CBD alone get a patient high?
No. Scientifically and clinically, hemp plants contain less
than 0.3% tetrahydrocannabinol (“THC”), the psychoactive
chemical found in cannabis. This minute amount of THC
will not make a patient feel high, reducing the risks of theft,
addiction, and diversion associated with THC use.
Q. What is the FDA position on CBD?
To date, only one prescription medication containing CBD
has been approved by the FDA – Epidiolex, a drug used to
treat some forms of epilepsy. The FDA has historically issued
several warning letters to firms that market unapproved
new drugs that allegedly contain cannabidiol (CBD).
Interestingly, the FDA has tested the chemical content of
cannabinoid compounds in some of the products and many
were found to not contain the levels of CBD they claimed
to contain. CBD products are not approved by FDA for
the diagnosis, cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention
of any disease. Notices and warnings related to promised
outcomes of the effectiveness of CBD products should be
considered before promoting or offering any CBD product
for sale.[2] The FDA held its first public hearing on how
regulation should be implemented on May 31, 2019 and in
the future will regulate CBD products. The goal of the May
2019 public hearing was for the FDA to learn about the
current status of the safety, manufacturing, product quality,
marketing, labeling, and sale of products containing CBD.
Q. How do you know what’s in the bottle
labeled CBD?
Currently the manufacturing of CBD is unregulated.
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC),
synthetic products marketed as CBD sickened at least 52
people in Utah last winter, sending 31 of them to emergency
rooms.[3] This lack of regulatory oversight creates a certain
level of ongoing risks.
Q. Why CBD or cannabidiol?
Many patients have reported pain management success
when using CBD products. As research on CBD products
and effects continues, owners must continue to monitor
published research to determine if the CBD products
offered remain safe and beneficial.[4] To date, there is no
recognized research to support CBD products for use as an
appropriate treatment for serious medical conditions like
cancer, diabetes, and Alzheimer’s disease. However, CBD
is commonly used to address anxiety and insomnia, with
some supportive research for these ailments.
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