Pharmacy Commentary Archives - PRS Pharmacy Services

5 Myths About Pharmacy DSCSA Compliance

December 30, 2022

The Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) is a federal law that was enacted in 2013 to protect the public from counterfeit, contaminated, and other potentially dangerous drugs in the pharmaceutical supply chain. The DSCSA requires pharmaceutical companies to implement enhanced security measures and traceability systems to ensure the authenticity and safety of prescription drugs. As part of this effort, the law requires Pharmacies or dispensers, as Pharmacies are referred to under DSCSA, to comply with certain requirements. Unfortunately, there…

Comprehensive Safe Medication Practices

November 21, 2022

Quick blog this time. Over the past several years, we have seen more and more requests from our pharmacy members looking for “Comprehensive Safe Medications Practices” or “Medication Safety Practices.” These requests are typically arising during the credentialing process with PBMs. In general, the PBMs are looking for how you ensure the medication you are dispensing is “safe” for the patient. Ultimately safe medication practices start before you even order the medication from the wholesaler/manufacturer and end at the point…

Things to Think About When It Comes to Protecting Your Pharmacy Infrastructure

October 7, 2021

You cannot go more than a day or two without hearing about another cyber attack in the United States. More importantly for pharmacy owners, Health Care has become a frequent target for phishing and ransomware attacks. These can devastate an organization, so protecting your pharmacy infrastructure is critical, but have you ever stopped to think about what that protection encompasses? In this blog, we want to cover some essential areas that need to be addressed to ensure your compliance with…

Pharmacy Self-Audits: Preventing PBMs From Taking Back Monies

May 25, 2021

How do you prevent a PBM auditor from clawing back monies? Pharmacies deal with the threat of PBMs clawing back money daily. Fortunately, many audits resulting in the clawback of monies can be prevented by proactive activities, training, and overall employee understanding. These activities start before the prescription is filled and dispensed and continue after the patient walks out the door. These activities mean more work, but it is work that you and your employees need to be considering as…

The Unsung Role of the Pharmacist in Patient Health

January 28, 2019

Are people relying too much on the traditional doctor/patient interaction? We know many people end up with a risky pileup of prescribed medications. Many efforts have been made, with varied success, to correct this problem. Yet we’ve usually focused on physician behavior, when there’s another powerful lever: pharmacists. They not only provide prescription drugs and refills but also play an important role in several aspects of healthcare, which is why pharmacists are so needed. Moreover, they come into closer and more frequent physical…