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Imagine balancing between LTC pharmacy operations and maintaining a hands-on local presence. That’s exactly the adventure Kara Benson has embarked on at Lewis Family Drug, spanning South Dakota, Minnesota, and Iowa. Her time in the pharmacy industry showcases the best of retail and long-term care pharmacy models. Read on to learn more about Kara’s pharmacy journey, Lewis Family Drug’s role in the LTC industry, and how to streamline your pharmacy operations.
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Community Pharmacy

The Evolving Excellence of Pharmacy Technicians: Meredy Ayers and Bremo Pharmacy
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October 15, 2024
It takes a village to run a successful pharmacy. For starters, you need to open a pharmacy. Then you need to grow a loyal patient base. If your pharmacy is a well-oiled machine, then your pharmacy technicians are the oil that keeps it chugging along.
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Vaccine Preparedness: A 2024 Guide for Community Pharmacists
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September 24, 2024
As a pharmacist, you play a pivotal role in ensuring communities are protected through immunizations. It’s more important than ever to be fully prepared and equipped to offer efficient, safe, and compliant vaccination services. Read on to learn how you can improve your pharmacy’s vaccine preparedness and ensure that your staff is ready to serve your community.
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5 Key Tips to Get Your Pharmacy Ready for DSCSA Implementation
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August 27, 2024
The Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) is nearing its final phase, and with the update from the FDA regarding small business exemptions, many pharmacies may be wondering what this means for them. The FDA’s letter grants small dispensers with fewer than 25 full-time pharmacists and pharmacy technicians a delayed deadline until November 27, 2026, for specific compliance measures. However, most of the requirements are still on track for the November 27, 2024, deadline.
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Long-Term Care Pharmacy

Embrace the Fear: Jay Phipps and Phipps Pharmacy
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October 22, 2024
There are a million reasons not to do something. We think of the time commitment, financial investment, the potential discomfort, and — most powerfully — the fear of failure. It's self-doubt that can deter some from taking that great leap, even if it’s something they want to do.
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Advocating for a Healthier Tomorrow: Chad Kodiak and KODOCARE
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October 8, 2024
"As soon as I was born, I was in the pharmacy, and as soon as I could walk, I was cleaning shelves. "That’s how Chad Kodiak describes the beginning of his pharmacy journey. His father established their family pharmacy in 1969, which sold everything from greeting cards to Fannie Mae candy. As he grew and found his professional niche, the road to becoming a pharmacist became increasingly clear.
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How to Market Your Pharmacy in the Modern Age
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September 17, 2024
LTC pharmacy is a very competitive industry. Although market researchers tell us there are 1,282 LTC pharmacies in the U.S., they are probably counting only traditional closed-door pharmacies.
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