The best way to prevent the spread of the global COVID-19 pandemic is by avoiding contact with people who have been infected with the disease. As the virus is extremely contagious, many establishments around the world have shut or scaled-down operations as a safety measure, to encourage people to limit movements and practice social distancing. …
DetailsIn the wake of COVID-19, grocery stores and pharmacies may have limited stocks due to hoarding. Some drug stores could also be short on stocks as deliveries from suppliers are inconsistent because of illness and restricted movement. There could be long lines at the essential stores because of social distancing and limits to the number…
Details“Doctor shopping” happens when patients visit different physicians to gain multiple prescriptions for the same period of illness. According to the journal Clinical Neuroscience, this behavior is common among patients who are hypochondriacs, or who are suffering from drug addiction. Typically, doctor shoppers may present themselves as a new patient or a visiting patient from…
DetailsIt’s frustrating for many doctors when patients miss their follow up appointments at the clinic as this can lead to poorer treatment outcomes. The Journal of Family Medicine and Disease Prevention cites that five to 55 percent of patients usually cancel or miss their doctor’s appointments on purpose for many reasons, including not completely understanding…
DetailsThere are many physician dispensing companies out there that offer similar solutions, but how to tell which vendor offers the best value-for-money services and will be the best fit for your medical practice? Below, we have listed 5 most important points to ponder before signing up with a physician dispensing company. They will walk you…
DetailsThere’s a fair number of single-use injection kits (SUIK) available on the market. By no means are they all the same. That’s why, at First Coast Health Solutions, we offer a full line of Enovachem In-Office Convenience Kits. Enovachem kits provide the most dynamic kit in the industry, with varied clinical applications. The products are…
DetailsAn in-office medication dispensing system enables doctors who have clinics or health facilities to dispense prescription drugs to their patients at the time of consultation. The term is also known as point-of-care dispensing or physician dispensing. This system highlights how patients may conveniently and directly obtain their medications during their check-ups or visits. The practice…
DetailsThe speed at which a patient begins their road to recovery is often overlooked however it should not be ignored. In many cases even when patients do comply with their medication they don’t always do so straight away. Perhaps their Pharmacy is located in an inconvenient place or the Pharmacy can’t dispense the prescription immediately.…
DetailsBeyond the call of helping people who are sick and unhealthy, a doctor’s office is still considered a small business. One business facet in this industry, which has been slowly gaining popularity, is the adoption of in-office physician dispensing programs. An in-office medication dispensing software basically sets up the clinic with its own pharmacy or…
DetailsDid you know that 50 percent of patients in developed countries who suffer from chronic diseases have a poor rate of medication compliance? According to the World Health Organization, it’s this poor adherence that’s making it futile to fight conditions like depression, diabetes, or HIV/AIDS, among other diseases. Medication compliance, or adherence, refers to the…
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