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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.

Every pharmacist has their why. Some don the white coat to help their community, whereas others for their love of science and medicine. For Jennifer Guthrie, her pharmacy journey started at home.

All pharmacies have the same primary objectives: to fill prescriptions and care for patients. Despite this, every pharmacy’s workflow is unique. Without a streamlined, efficient workflow, pharmacies can quickly descend into chaos, leading to potential medication errors, waste, and ultimately increased operational costs.

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.

Your pharmacy should have a comprehensive emergency preparedness plan that is regularly reviewed and updated. Your plan should cover various disaster scenarios, from hurricanes and floods to earthquakes and fires — especially if you live in a region that’s a hotbed for certain natural disasters. For example, pharmacies in coastal areas should prioritize hurricane preparedness, while those in seismic zones should focus on earthquake response.

Telehealth has transformed significantly over the past few years. The widespread closure of physician offices and clinics during the COVID-19 pandemic spurred interest in providing healthcare online rather than the traditional in-person visit to the doctor.

On Wednesday, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that it will issue exemptions from certain DSCSA requirements to smaller independent pharmacies until November 27, 2026. This announcement comes off the heels of the FDA’s previous announcement of a one-year stabilization period (which is set to end on November 27, 2024).

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