Thursday, December 20, 2012
Our Blog has Moved!!
RMS has a new BLOG site with great content being updated weekly! Please go to: http://www.rm-solutions.
Friday, July 20, 2012
RMS Pays Employee Prescription Copays
Did you know -- RMS supports independent and institutional pharmacy by reimbursing our employees' prescription copays as long as they don't have their scripts filled at national chain pharmacies? That's right, as part of our ongoing commitment to independent businesses, we recently announced to our employees that as long as they have their prescriptions filled at an independent, independent chain, or institutional pharmacy, we will reimburse them 100% of their copay. If they go to Wal-Mart, Walgreens, Costco, Target, Safeway, or any of the big box chains, they are on their own.
PCI Compliance
Somehow it seems that every time we get ahead of the curve, a new
regulation is lurking around the corner, requiring new policies &
procedures, lots of research and mountains of paperwork. In the
pharmacy industry, dealing with different compliance laws is a daily
occurrence. Every sale a store makes has
to meet all kinds of different criteria to satisfy numerous regulations. This means that your point-of sale system can
be a major factor in maintaining the certifications necessary to run a
successful pharmacy. HIPAA, Signature
Logs, Medicare regulations and FSA certifications have daunted pharmacy owners
for years. One of the newest issues
facing us is PCI Compliance.
Every day I hear and read about PCI Compliance with ever increasing
frequency. This is perhaps one of the
most important compliance issues facing businesses today, but if the number of bewildered
merchants I encounter is any indicator, it just may be the most poorly addressed
issue in the industry.
PCI (Payment Card Industry) compliance, came into being as each year,
countless numbers of credit and debit cards are compromised. PCI Compliance is a set of standards enacted
by the credit card industry as a means to help prevent breaches to card
processing environments. Every merchant that accepts credit cards,
regardless of transaction volume or size must certify as PCI Compliant in order
to protect customer card information. Credit card information must be encrypted
and processed securely, networks must be secured and policies must be in place
to demonstrate that a store is doing its part to protect credit card data. In the event of a breach, meaning card holder
information is lost or stolen, non-compliant merchants face huge fines and
penalties, not to mention the damage a breach can cause to even the most
sterling of reputations.
As anyone who has gone through the PCI Compliance process can attest,
the Self-Assessment Questionnaire is grueling.
To many, the questions seem like they are written in another
language.
This is where true partnerships with your system vendors can make the
difference between struggling through pages of cryptic inquiries or being able
to obtain support and assistance as needed.
In the case of Retail Management Solutions, our own certification to
meet Payment Application Data Security Standards means that card information is
encrypted and secured correctly from the moment the card is swiped. Biometric fingerprint readers for logging in
mean that access to systems is secure and auditing of log-in attempts make it
easy to track someone trying to access the system when they shouldn’t. Full network security service is also
available to broaden the scope of our ability to assist. Several different options for processing of delivery
and mail order transactions mean we can either eliminate the need to store
credit card transactions or bring stores into compliance with any information
they do need to keep on file.
Like so many other compliance policies, PCI is here to stay. While it’s
not the easiest process to complete, PCI will ultimately protect you and your
customers.
-Karen Deckard is a PCI
specialist for Retail Management Solutions
Friday, March 30, 2012
Change is good. The Pharmacy Owner Guides the Way.
Heaps of research has been written about change - what to change, why you should change, and how to change. The truth is, change is not something most people sign up for willingly or enthusiastically. In order to engage in change, the desire to achieve a new state must exceed the desire to stay the same.
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If you went out of business tomorrow, who would miss your independent pharmacy?
If you went out of business tomorrow morning, who would miss you? If it’s your patients who will just take their prescription and walk three more doors down to the next pharmacy, you’re in trouble.
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America's Pharmacist Article: Transforming Your Pharmacy Marketing Approach
What if there were no televisions, radios or newspapers anymore? How would you go about getting new prescription customers?
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Thursday, March 29, 2012
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Thursday, March 1, 2012
8 Qualities of Remarkable Employees
This is great article from Inc magazine to share with your employees. Click the title to see the article.
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Congratulations to Jeff Sherr of Apple Drugs - 2012 PDS Entrepreneur of the Year
This is the second year in a row that an RMS customer has won this prestigious award. Our congratulations goes to Jeff and his team.
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Why Being the Cheapest in Town isn't Always Productive
A new article posted by Dan Benomoz, President of Pharmacy Development Services
We are all looking for ways to increase profitability, but have you ever given thought to how your customers make their decisions to buy or not to buy? To Make one selection over another?
Click here to read the entire article
We are all looking for ways to increase profitability, but have you ever given thought to how your customers make their decisions to buy or not to buy? To Make one selection over another?
Click here to read the entire article
10 Security Predictions For 2012
Back to the Future In 2012 The future is hidden in the past and many trends that started or gained momentum in 2011 will evolve into serious threats in 2012. As always, cybercriminals will follow the money in finging ways to siphon valuable data from emerging computing platforms.
To read the entire article and 10 predictions written by Antone Gonsalves, CRN on Monday, December 26, 2011, please click this link.
To read the entire article and 10 predictions written by Antone Gonsalves, CRN on Monday, December 26, 2011, please click this link.
Monday, July 25, 2011
EvolutionPOS Big Hit at AmerisourceBergen and Cardinal Health Trade Shows in Las Vegas
EvolutionPOS was the buzz at both major wholesaler trade shows in Vegas last week. The new product, which is scheduled for release in 60-90 days, launched to rave reviews from existing customers and prospects alike.
The idea of eliminating virtually all of todays typical register hardware and replacing it with a hand held device with identical functionality was extremely well received. Getting all of that counter space back opens the door to new possibilities in the pharmacy. Many pharmacies could really use an extra register during busy periods, but they simply don't have the space. EvolutionPOS solves this problem.
For more information, click on the Products link on this website or call us at 877-767-1060. We are pre-booking orders today.
The idea of eliminating virtually all of todays typical register hardware and replacing it with a hand held device with identical functionality was extremely well received. Getting all of that counter space back opens the door to new possibilities in the pharmacy. Many pharmacies could really use an extra register during busy periods, but they simply don't have the space. EvolutionPOS solves this problem.
For more information, click on the Products link on this website or call us at 877-767-1060. We are pre-booking orders today.
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Retail Management Solutions introduces EvolutionPOS, brings portable advantages to pharmacies
Olympia, Wash. Retail Management Solutions, the leading provider of point-of-sale technology for independent and institutional pharmacies, today introduced EvolutionPOS for Pharmacy, the first portable cash register replacement designed for use in retail and hospital pharmacies. The system is being demonstrated simultaneously at the AmerisourceBergen and Cardinal pharmacy trade shows this week in Las Vegas.
In a single, handheld, wireless terminal, the company has bundled all core point-of-sale functions. The transaction terminal, 8.5 inches long and weighing less than a pound, accomplishes the functions of a standalone cash register, barcode scanner, payment card terminal, receipt printer, signature-capture pad and more.
“We created this next generation of POS system as the logical step beyond conventional POS registers,” explained Brad Jones, president and chief executive officer of Retail Management Solutions. “EvolutionPOS will provide unprecedented efficiency, flexibility, convenience and cost savings for pharmacy owners and operators.”
“In retail pharmacies, this will add efficiency and enhance the customer experience,” said Jones. “In hospitals, it serves a specific purpose, enabling pharmacies to deliver discharge prescriptions to patients’ rooms before departure. This has a tremendous potential to reverse the trend of hospitalized patients leaving without the medications they need at home.”
Jones notes that retailers in many categories are adding portable data and check-out terminals, but many rely on consumer-level technologies, such as smart phones and tablet computers. “We built EvolutionPOS on enterprise-grade hardware and application technologies, to ensure that we meet and exceed the rigorous security, recordkeeping and regulatory requirements under which pharmacists operate.”
The specialized requirements of pharmacy operations include many functions that are built into EvolutionPOS, including:
• Barcode scanning of prescriptions and over-the-counter products
• Tracking of pseudoephedrine and controlled substances
• Real-time use and authorization of credit/debit and health program cards
• Immediate clearance of FSA-eligible items
• Electronic signature capture
EvolutionPOS sells for less than conventional POS registers and their associated check stand components. The terminal is offered in combination with the company’s proven back-office management systems, Star-Lite and Star-Plus, which provide real-time transaction reporting and trends, as well as inventory management and ordering efficiencies. EvolutionPOS can also be added to existing systems.
For further information, call 1-877-767-1060 or visit www.rm-solutions.com.
About Retail Management Solutions
RMS is the leading provider of point-of-sale systems for a full range of pharmacy environments. It serves more than 1,000 independent retailers and hospital pharmacies. The company’s products include the EvolutionPOS, Star-Lite, Star-Plus and Star-Link systems. The privately held, 12-year-old company is based in Olympia, Wash., and provides installation, training and 24-7 service nationwide.
Evolution POS for Pharmacy and EvolutionPOS are trademarks of Retail Management Solutions. Other trademarks referenced are the property of their respective owners.
In a single, handheld, wireless terminal, the company has bundled all core point-of-sale functions. The transaction terminal, 8.5 inches long and weighing less than a pound, accomplishes the functions of a standalone cash register, barcode scanner, payment card terminal, receipt printer, signature-capture pad and more.
“We created this next generation of POS system as the logical step beyond conventional POS registers,” explained Brad Jones, president and chief executive officer of Retail Management Solutions. “EvolutionPOS will provide unprecedented efficiency, flexibility, convenience and cost savings for pharmacy owners and operators.”
“In retail pharmacies, this will add efficiency and enhance the customer experience,” said Jones. “In hospitals, it serves a specific purpose, enabling pharmacies to deliver discharge prescriptions to patients’ rooms before departure. This has a tremendous potential to reverse the trend of hospitalized patients leaving without the medications they need at home.”
Jones notes that retailers in many categories are adding portable data and check-out terminals, but many rely on consumer-level technologies, such as smart phones and tablet computers. “We built EvolutionPOS on enterprise-grade hardware and application technologies, to ensure that we meet and exceed the rigorous security, recordkeeping and regulatory requirements under which pharmacists operate.”
The specialized requirements of pharmacy operations include many functions that are built into EvolutionPOS, including:
• Barcode scanning of prescriptions and over-the-counter products
• Tracking of pseudoephedrine and controlled substances
• Real-time use and authorization of credit/debit and health program cards
• Immediate clearance of FSA-eligible items
• Electronic signature capture
EvolutionPOS sells for less than conventional POS registers and their associated check stand components. The terminal is offered in combination with the company’s proven back-office management systems, Star-Lite and Star-Plus, which provide real-time transaction reporting and trends, as well as inventory management and ordering efficiencies. EvolutionPOS can also be added to existing systems.
For further information, call 1-877-767-1060 or visit www.rm-solutions.com.
About Retail Management Solutions
RMS is the leading provider of point-of-sale systems for a full range of pharmacy environments. It serves more than 1,000 independent retailers and hospital pharmacies. The company’s products include the EvolutionPOS, Star-Lite, Star-Plus and Star-Link systems. The privately held, 12-year-old company is based in Olympia, Wash., and provides installation, training and 24-7 service nationwide.
Evolution POS for Pharmacy and EvolutionPOS are trademarks of Retail Management Solutions. Other trademarks referenced are the property of their respective owners.
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Apple Discount Drugs Wins Award
July 11, 2011 Contratulations to Jeff Sherr and his team at Apple Discount Drugs, winner of the 2011 McKesson Outstanding Effectiveness Award.
Monday, July 11, 2011
Listen to Interview with RMS VP Chris Gage
The 2.5 minute interview will air on the business channel of Delta & American Airlines in-flight entertainment. Chris discusses the role of independent pharmacy in the marketplace. Independent pharmacies fill roughly 40% of all prescriptions in the US, worth approximately $90 billion per year. To listen click here.
Friday, June 3, 2011
RMS Interface to MethCheck/NPLEx - updated 9/20/2011
Update Release Information - beta testing with Appriss is completed and we have been asked to focus on customers in states that are getting ready to go live on NPLEx. This means if you are already using the web version of NPLEx, you will need to continue doing so. Once we have the customers from states going live between now and the end of the year set up on our interfaced NPLEx version, we will contact you. This was a request of Appriss to avoid setting up each new member twice.
Retail Management Solutions announced today it is proceeding with an interface to Appriss Corporation's MethCheck solution to help combat the Meth problem around the country. Currently, 13 states now require pharmacies to participate in the NPLEx program which uses the MethCheck solution.
What is NPLEx?
NPLEx is a unique public/private partnership offering a real-time electronic methamphetamine precursor tracking service, free of charge, to law enforcement and state governments.
Who are the partners in the NPLEx system?
The National Association of Drug Diversion Investigators (NADDI) is the provider of the service. The manufacturers of the medicines are the sponsors of NPLEx, and pay for the entire cost of the service. Appriss®, Inc., is the technology vendor whose product, MethCheck, won the competitive bid to provide the service.
What is the cost to state government?
NPLEx is provided free of charge on a permanent basis to state governments that pass appropriate legislation and regulations. This includes implementation to all retailers, access to law enforcement, full 24/7 technical support, training for retailers and law enforcement, and maintenance and upgrades.
How does law enforcement get access to the data in NPLEx?Law enforcement officers simply contact Appriss and request the service. Upon verification, the officers will receive a user name and password, and will then have access to the system.
How does NPLEx work?The federal Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act of 2005 (CMEA,) as well as numerous state and local laws, require retailers of products containing pseudoephedrine and ephedrine to capture customer data at the point of sale. The pharmacy scans a government identification or enters the data into the secure MethCheck portal. The information is transmitted instantly to the database where it is available for review by law enforcement.
Why is real-time so important?
Real-time enables the blocking of sales that would exceed the legal limits, thereby potentially preventing the manufacture of methamphetamine. Real-time also prevents customers from inadvertently purchasing too much of the medicine, and finally, real-time gives law enforcement immediate information.
How secure is the data?The data is housed at the Appriss data center, subject to annual FBI audit, and under tight security policies that include independent security testing and HIPAA compliance. Appriss is also the disaster recovery site for the National Law Enforcement Recovery System (NLETS).
What about servers, software, or hardware?The NPLEx tool, MethCheck, is entirely web-based, with no servers, software, or hardware. Law enforcement and retailers need only a computer with Internet access.
What is a blocked sale?
All retailers in the system voluntarily block the sale of precursors that would exceed any law of jurisdiction, including 3.6 grams per day and 9 grams in 30 days according to federal law. When a transaction is submitted by a retailer that would exceed the limits, a message is instantly sent to the retailer recommending denial of the sale. A manual override can be used if the clerk feels in danger, and law enforcement is notified that the sale may have exceeded the limits.
Who has access to the data in NPLEx?
Retailers have access to the sales data from their own store. Only law enforcement can access the entire database, pursuant to the CMEA. Appriss, by necessity, has a very limited number of employees that can access the data to maintain the system and to respond to law enforcement requests.
How many stores are using MethCheck/NPLEx?Over 20,000 retailers in the United States are currently using the service, including all CVS, Rite Aid, and SuperValu stores.
Retail Management Solutions announced today it is proceeding with an interface to Appriss Corporation's MethCheck solution to help combat the Meth problem around the country. Currently, 13 states now require pharmacies to participate in the NPLEx program which uses the MethCheck solution.
What is NPLEx?
NPLEx is a unique public/private partnership offering a real-time electronic methamphetamine precursor tracking service, free of charge, to law enforcement and state governments.
Who are the partners in the NPLEx system?
The National Association of Drug Diversion Investigators (NADDI) is the provider of the service. The manufacturers of the medicines are the sponsors of NPLEx, and pay for the entire cost of the service. Appriss®, Inc., is the technology vendor whose product, MethCheck, won the competitive bid to provide the service.
What is the cost to state government?
NPLEx is provided free of charge on a permanent basis to state governments that pass appropriate legislation and regulations. This includes implementation to all retailers, access to law enforcement, full 24/7 technical support, training for retailers and law enforcement, and maintenance and upgrades.
How does law enforcement get access to the data in NPLEx?Law enforcement officers simply contact Appriss and request the service. Upon verification, the officers will receive a user name and password, and will then have access to the system.
How does NPLEx work?The federal Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act of 2005 (CMEA,) as well as numerous state and local laws, require retailers of products containing pseudoephedrine and ephedrine to capture customer data at the point of sale. The pharmacy scans a government identification or enters the data into the secure MethCheck portal. The information is transmitted instantly to the database where it is available for review by law enforcement.
Why is real-time so important?
Real-time enables the blocking of sales that would exceed the legal limits, thereby potentially preventing the manufacture of methamphetamine. Real-time also prevents customers from inadvertently purchasing too much of the medicine, and finally, real-time gives law enforcement immediate information.
How secure is the data?The data is housed at the Appriss data center, subject to annual FBI audit, and under tight security policies that include independent security testing and HIPAA compliance. Appriss is also the disaster recovery site for the National Law Enforcement Recovery System (NLETS).
What about servers, software, or hardware?The NPLEx tool, MethCheck, is entirely web-based, with no servers, software, or hardware. Law enforcement and retailers need only a computer with Internet access.
What is a blocked sale?
All retailers in the system voluntarily block the sale of precursors that would exceed any law of jurisdiction, including 3.6 grams per day and 9 grams in 30 days according to federal law. When a transaction is submitted by a retailer that would exceed the limits, a message is instantly sent to the retailer recommending denial of the sale. A manual override can be used if the clerk feels in danger, and law enforcement is notified that the sale may have exceeded the limits.
Who has access to the data in NPLEx?
Retailers have access to the sales data from their own store. Only law enforcement can access the entire database, pursuant to the CMEA. Appriss, by necessity, has a very limited number of employees that can access the data to maintain the system and to respond to law enforcement requests.
How many stores are using MethCheck/NPLEx?Over 20,000 retailers in the United States are currently using the service, including all CVS, Rite Aid, and SuperValu stores.
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Chris Gage & RMS Roadshow Featured in Two Magazines in June
6/1/11 RMS Vice President of Operations, Chris Gage is just beginning her 6th month on the road visiting customers and business partners around the country. Recently, she was interviewed by Stores magazine and RV Life magazine to learn more about what she is up to for the next two years.
Below are links to both interesting articles:
Stores Magazine: http://www.stores.org/STORES%20Magazine%20June%202011/road-warrior
RV Life Magazine: http://www.rvlife.com/First-Glance/first-glance-living-life-to-the-fullest.html
Below are links to both interesting articles:
Stores Magazine: http://www.stores.org/STORES%20Magazine%20June%202011/road-warrior
RV Life Magazine: http://www.rvlife.com/First-Glance/first-glance-living-life-to-the-fullest.html
Friday, May 6, 2011
Somber Developments
The following post is from B. Douglas Hoey the Executive Vice President & CEO of NCPA. This appeared in the May 6, 2011 Edition of the NCPA Executive Update.
Dear Colleague,
Just before 6 p.m. last Friday, a man with a dark bandanna pulled up to his face walked through the front door of the Brunswick Pharmacy owned by Arjun Reddy Dyapa in Trenton, N.J. Brandishing a handgun, he went to the pharmacy counter and demanded drugs, according to police. He then went behind the counter and pulled out a bag where he wanted the drugs placed.
Dyapa refused and struggled with the gunman, who shot him once in the chest. The gunman fled empty handed and remains at large.
Dyapa, 54, a native of India, died on the way to the hospital. He is survived by his wife, their daughter, three brothers, and three sisters.
Our thoughts and prayers here at NCPA and I'm sure from community pharmacists everywhere go out to the family, especially wife Geeta and daughter Pooja.
While I didn't know Mr. Dyapa personally, I think I got a pretty good sense of who he was and what he meant to his community from this entry in his funeral home's online guest book:
"[He] was a very generous man. I was going through a very tough time in my life and [he] helped me with no questions asked. I will never forget the generosity that he showed me. He will always be remembered and there will always be a special place in my heart for him..."
Shortly after the brutal crime, Steve Ettman, owner of the Westside Pharmacy in Trenton, put up a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person responsible for the robbery-homicide. Earlier this week, Purdue Pharma gave $10,000 to the Trenton Police Department and Crime Stoppers as a reward for information leading to an arrest. Purdue and Crime Stoppers are partners in RxPatrol and NCPA's Protect Your Pharmacy Now initiative.
The Indo-American Pharmaceutical Society has established the Arjun Dyapa Fund. Donations can be sent to IAPS, PO Box 751034, Forest Hills, NY 11375.
It's unfortunate that it takes a tragedy like this to sometimes make us pause and reflect on a number of things including the rise in criminal demand for prescription drugs and that we must do all that we can to protect our patients, our employees, and ourselves. Take a moment and go to the Protect Your Pharmacy Now! section of the NCPA website and use the Security Checklist to measure your business' strengths and weaknesses.
The incident in New Jersey was not the only tragedy to strike the independent pharmacy community last month. Destructive storms pounded the South in April and flooding remains a threat all along the Mississippi River basin and in several other parts of the country. Fortunately, there are no deaths that we know of pharmacy owners and their staffs, but there are businesses and homes lost and lives and communities disrupted. Some pharmacies are operating out of trailers; some are running off generators. Recovery is underway, but for many it will be a long and painful process.
The NCPA Foundation has sent checks to 12 independent pharmacies destroyed or damaged, but more pharmacy owners still need assistance. A donation from you to the foundation's Disaster Relief Fund is urgently needed.
If you've already made a donation, thank you for your generosity. If you haven't made a donation yet, please visit the donation page of www.ncpafoundation.org to make a tax-deductible contribution, or email ncpaF@ncpanet.org to request a donation form.
Now more than ever, independent community pharmacists must stand together.
Best,
B, Douglas Hoey, RPh, MBA
Dear Colleague,
Just before 6 p.m. last Friday, a man with a dark bandanna pulled up to his face walked through the front door of the Brunswick Pharmacy owned by Arjun Reddy Dyapa in Trenton, N.J. Brandishing a handgun, he went to the pharmacy counter and demanded drugs, according to police. He then went behind the counter and pulled out a bag where he wanted the drugs placed.
Dyapa refused and struggled with the gunman, who shot him once in the chest. The gunman fled empty handed and remains at large.
Dyapa, 54, a native of India, died on the way to the hospital. He is survived by his wife, their daughter, three brothers, and three sisters.
Our thoughts and prayers here at NCPA and I'm sure from community pharmacists everywhere go out to the family, especially wife Geeta and daughter Pooja.
While I didn't know Mr. Dyapa personally, I think I got a pretty good sense of who he was and what he meant to his community from this entry in his funeral home's online guest book:
"[He] was a very generous man. I was going through a very tough time in my life and [he] helped me with no questions asked. I will never forget the generosity that he showed me. He will always be remembered and there will always be a special place in my heart for him..."
Shortly after the brutal crime, Steve Ettman, owner of the Westside Pharmacy in Trenton, put up a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person responsible for the robbery-homicide. Earlier this week, Purdue Pharma gave $10,000 to the Trenton Police Department and Crime Stoppers as a reward for information leading to an arrest. Purdue and Crime Stoppers are partners in RxPatrol and NCPA's Protect Your Pharmacy Now initiative.
The Indo-American Pharmaceutical Society has established the Arjun Dyapa Fund. Donations can be sent to IAPS, PO Box 751034, Forest Hills, NY 11375.
It's unfortunate that it takes a tragedy like this to sometimes make us pause and reflect on a number of things including the rise in criminal demand for prescription drugs and that we must do all that we can to protect our patients, our employees, and ourselves. Take a moment and go to the Protect Your Pharmacy Now! section of the NCPA website and use the Security Checklist to measure your business' strengths and weaknesses.
The incident in New Jersey was not the only tragedy to strike the independent pharmacy community last month. Destructive storms pounded the South in April and flooding remains a threat all along the Mississippi River basin and in several other parts of the country. Fortunately, there are no deaths that we know of pharmacy owners and their staffs, but there are businesses and homes lost and lives and communities disrupted. Some pharmacies are operating out of trailers; some are running off generators. Recovery is underway, but for many it will be a long and painful process.
The NCPA Foundation has sent checks to 12 independent pharmacies destroyed or damaged, but more pharmacy owners still need assistance. A donation from you to the foundation's Disaster Relief Fund is urgently needed.
If you've already made a donation, thank you for your generosity. If you haven't made a donation yet, please visit the donation page of www.ncpafoundation.org to make a tax-deductible contribution, or email ncpaF@ncpanet.org to request a donation form.
Now more than ever, independent community pharmacists must stand together.
Best,
B, Douglas Hoey, RPh, MBA
NCPA Executive Update is a weekly e-newsletter for pharmacy leaders from NCPA Executive Vice President and CEO B. Douglas Hoey, RPh, MBA. Through NCPA Executive Update, you will receive information on legislative, regulatory, and marketplace developments.
Monday, May 2, 2011
Pharmacy Development Services
As a group, community pharmacy is larger than the chain pharmacies. Why are we playing defense? The answer is that a number of entities, be it wholesalers, PBM's, GPO's, legislators, etc., have a vested interest in us not talking to each other.
We must take back our destinies and put the control in our own hands. After all, the opposite of "Divide and Conquer" is "Unite and Prevail."
The first part of any plan is an effective communication system. We have to be able to talk to each other quickly, in an environment where there are no vested interests or ulterior motives. Pharmacy Development Services, a company that exists to help independent pharmacists achieve their personal and financial goals, wants to invite you to join our version of the pharmacists' "EMERGENCY BROADCAST SYSTEM."
To read more about this free program, click the title above.
We must take back our destinies and put the control in our own hands. After all, the opposite of "Divide and Conquer" is "Unite and Prevail."
The first part of any plan is an effective communication system. We have to be able to talk to each other quickly, in an environment where there are no vested interests or ulterior motives. Pharmacy Development Services, a company that exists to help independent pharmacists achieve their personal and financial goals, wants to invite you to join our version of the pharmacists' "EMERGENCY BROADCAST SYSTEM."
To read more about this free program, click the title above.
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