Modern Pharmacy Blog

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.

For independent pharmacies across the country, 2024 has been a financially turbulent year. From the “DIR apocalypse” of Q1 to changes in reimbursements from many payors in the first months of the year, managing your pharmacy’s financials may be more difficult than ever.

Industry advocacy groups like the NCPA aren’t shy about saying it: providing vaccinations should be a core competency of any community pharmacy. Patient, public, and business health all benefit from pharmacists providing vaccinations.