According to a 2017 study done by the CDC, between 20% to 31% of drug prescriptions are never filled, leading to worsened health conditions. As a result, almost 50% of patients do not continue their treatment plan, causing a drastic increase in healthcare costs to treat a more complex disease or issue that might have…
Rheumatology and gastroenterology are complex specialties for chronic conditions. Treatments continue to evolve as new oral and injectable medications are introduced to treat patients effectively. Because there are so many treatment options, in-office medication dispensing may be an excellent option for physician offices. It offers a way to provide patients access to their medications and…
Many doctors and clinics from a broad variety of practice specialities, such as urgent care, orthopedic, pain management, and occupational health clinics are setting up physician dispensing or in-office pharmaceutical services in order to prescribe and dispense patients’ medication at the time of their visit. Other practices are taking notice of this trend and considering…
If you are a physician working in Arizona and are considering medication dispensing at your practice, it is important that you adhere to state laws and regulations. The information included on this page is for reference only, so please refer to your state medical or pharmaceutical board for updated information. Registration for Medication Dispensing Physician…
If you are a physician working in Wisconsin and are considering medication dispensing at your practice, it is important that you adhere to state laws and regulations. The information included on this page is for reference only, so, please refer to your state medical or pharmaceutical board for updated information. Registration for Medication Dispensing In…
Unfortunately, medication errors occur every day and sometimes result in a fatality. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) receives approximately 100,000 reports of medication errors each year. Medication errors can be defined as preventable events that cause an inappropriate use of medication that may cause harm, whether caused by a healthcare provider, patient, or consumer. …