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LEADING THE FIGHT FOR PBM REFORM! Recent reports highlight that the top three PBMs mange over 80% of the prescriptions in the U.S. and are integrated with health insurers. This has allowed PBMs and insurers to profit at the expense of both patients and independent pharmacists. Not only is this harmful to patient care but is directly contributing to the closure of pharmacies in California.

Ontario College of Pharmacists has a new stance on how patients access their prescriptions During a recent board meeting, the Ontario College of Pharmacists (OCP) made a firm stand against exclusivity deals in healthcare, specifically targeting agreements between pharmacies and insurers known as Preferred Pharmacy Networks (PPNs). These deals have been criticized for limiting patient autonomy and access to necessary treatments. The college’s proactive steps include drafting a critical position statement on PPNs, engaging in discussions with the Ontario Ministry of Health, and drawing inspiration from Quebec’s legislation, which safeguards patients' rights to select their pharmacists. This initiative marks a pivotal shift from the college’s previous stance in 2018 and underscores the necessity of legislative backing to safeguard patient choices in healthcare services. This move comes amid growing pressure from pharmacists who feel compelled to bill for services, such as MedsCheck calls and minor ailment treatments, subject to quotas and pressure from corporate pharmacy owners. The Ontario MedsCheck program plays a vital role in enhancing patient safety and medication adherence. It's important to emphasize that shortcomings in delivering these services lie not with the pharmacists themselves, but rather with systemic factors that hinder their ability to dedicate adequate time and resources. This is why my team at Asepha has been working on streamlining the medication review process, in order to help pharmacists efficiently carry out these tasks. As the largest provincial regulatory body for pharmacists in Canada, the OCPs’ acknowledgment of these issues underscores the urgent need for regulatory intervention to protect patient choice and ensure quality care. How do you think these proposed regulations will impact the pharmacy landscape in other provinces and beyond? ???? Thank you to Jim Danahy for bringing up this topic of discussion! #PharmacyRegulation #PatientRights #OntarioPharmacists #MedsCheck #MedicationReviews https://lnkd.in/gYKM4-AX.

Today, California Life Sciences (CLS) and the California Pharmacists Association sent California lawmakers a joint letter encouraging meaningful legislative pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) reforms before the end of this year. Together, we applaud the bipartisan, bicameral work that Congress and the California delegation have done to reform the misaligned incentives in the PBM marketplace thus far. However, there is more to be done. Recent reports highlight that the top three PBMs mange over 80% of the prescriptions in the U.S. and are integrated with health insurers. This has allowed PBMs and insurers to profit at the expense of both patients and independent pharmacists. Not only is this harmful to patient care but is directly contributing to the closure of pharmacies in California. However, we are hopeful that reforms such as the Delinking Revenue from Unfair Gouging (DRUG) Act (H.R. 6283/S. 1542) to delink PBM revenues from the costs of the medicine and the Help Ensure Lower Patient (HELP) Copays Act (H.R. 830/S.1375) to protect patients from higher cost-sharing, can ensure patients receive the covered health benefits they are entitle to, and enable community pharmacies to continue to operate in the state. Read the CLS & CPA joint statement here: https://bit.ly/3B0eTxs #pbmreform #patientaccess

LEADING THE FIGHT FOR PBM REFORM! ?? Recent reports highlight that the top three PBMs manage over 80% of the prescriptions in the U.S. and are integrated with health insurers. This has allowed PBMs and insurers to profit at the expense of both patients and independent pharmacists. Not only is this harmful to patient care, but is directly contributing to the closure of pharmacies in California. #PBMreform #PatientAccess #HealthcareCosts

As American Pharmacists Month comes to a close, let’s keep the spotlight on the essential role pharmacists play in our healthcare system. From patient education to preventive care, pharmacists are at the heart of our communities, providing the expertise and support that our neighborhoods need. Let's also acknowledge that the future of pharmacy is bright, but it takes all of us to move the industry forward. Watch our on-demand Drug Store News webinar, Forging the Future of Pharmacy, to see how pharmacists, physicians, payors, and advocates are working together to drive innovation and shape the next chapter in healthcare. Watch now: https://hubs.li/Q02Wv-NH0 #ForPharmacy #APhM2024 #PharmacistsMonth Infographic by the American Pharmacists Association

How is Pharmacy First performing so far? We're three weeks in. ?? Before launch 63% of pharmacists said they have had no training - GPs are pointing out they're seeing high numbers of patients being referred back to general practice via Pharmacy First ?? We know nearly 400 pharmacies closed last year and that only 4% of pharmacists felt Pharmacy First could be delivered within their current workload - at my (excellent) local pharmacy there are really long waits for just a prescription following closures in my area ?? Polling would indicate patients support the scheme but in terms of execution the public health message is surely hard to land when we're talking seven specific conditions, all with their own T&Cs attached (we look at earache but only if you're between 1 and 17, UTIs only women 16-64...) and especially hard if even government ministers don't understand the small print Is the staffing and funding in place for this to work? Will it really save up to 10m GP appointments a year? Early polling by NPA - National Pharmacy Association reads as a pretty positive start overall https://lnkd.in/e_NnYEhc The Pharmacy Show Best Practice Show Agnes Jacobs Alice Mallalieu #generalpractice #communitypharmacy #pharmacy #pharmacyfirst #doctors #generalpractitioner #pharmacist #

Looking forward to discussing the outcomes of implementing automation in hospitals and getting the most out of the technology

?? The March issue of America’s Pharmacist? delves into the growing opportunity of long-term care. According to the 2023 NCPA Digest, sponsored by Cardinal Health, half of all independent pharmacists surveyed offered LTC. If you aren’t one of them, it’s time! Whether it’s pursuing revenue growth, steering clear of PBM tactics like DIR fees or elevating clinical practice standards, LTC emerges as an avenue for independent community pharmacists to push their business forward. Members can read the entire issue at https://lnkd.in/eXkGRUKs. #NCPALTC #communitypharmacy #pharmacy

Fighting back, for Pharmacies ?? NPA - National Pharmacy Association - We stand with you. Today, pharmacies nationwide dimmed their lights to protest the significant challenges they are currently facing. This impactful gesture, championed by the National Pharmacy Association (NPA), highlights the urgent need for greater recognition, understanding, and action. Pharmacies are essential to our healthcare system. Offering critical services and support to communities everywhere. However, they are dealing with issues outside of their scope and ability: ?? Lack of Funding: Many pharmacies are struggling to remain open due to inadequate financial backing. ?? Regulatory Hurdles: Increasing administrative and regulatory demands are limiting pharmacists' ability to focus on patient care. ?????Staffing Challenges: Workforce shortages are overburdening pharmacists and their teams, affecting the quality of service. ?? Drug Supply Problems: Frequent shortages of key medications are putting patient health at risk. By turning off their lights, pharmacies are making a powerful statement to both the government and the public: they need immediate support. Let's unite to back our pharmacists. Share this post, use the hashtag #LightOutForPharmacies, and contact your local representatives to request action. Together, we can ensure that pharmacies remain a vital component of our healthcare system. We extend our gratitude to all pharmacists for their steadfast dedication and hard work. We stand with you!?

Cegedim are making “a real difference to the nation.” We were over the moon when we received this feedback from Eleanor Motley, Director of Transformation of Programmes at NHS England. At Cegedim, we have always had one core mission: to deliver intelligent healthcare solutions that work smarter to make our customers’ lives easier. With the release of #Pharmacy First, we knew that the changes to our Pharmacy Services platform needed to be intelligent and easily accessible. However, according to Chemist+Druggist, over 40% of you have been unable to complete ten or more consultations with Pharmacy First with a different provider. So, what makes us different? By listening to pharmacists across the country, we made changes to our platform that means you can: ?? Automatically claim for the services you have completed. ??Deliver patient care from any device, anywhere within the dispensary or remotely. ??Easily serve your community with a services platform that can link to your PMR. But, we believe that seeing is believing. To see why Pharmacy Service has made a real difference to pharmacies across the nation, head to our website and watch a free demo now: https://hubs.ly/Q02qq3H50 #PharmacyManagement #NHS #PharmacyTech #SmartHealthcare