Why Drug Interactions are Important for Your Patients

Patients today often have several health concerns. They see providers across different specialties, sometimes in multiple health care networks. With different providers prescribing different drugs, there is an obvious potential for mix-ups. It is unsurprising, therefore, that drug interactions are a growing concern for patients. Many times, patients are unaware their provider does not know…

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How an In-office Drug Dispensing System Can Help Limit Pharmacy Claims Adjudication Problems

Adjudication problems occur when the insurance company denies paying a claim. Pharmacies are often caught in the middle of this situation, and it could also be a problem for in-office medication dispensing systems. At First Coast Health Solutions, we offer a system designed to prevent or limit such a problem from happening in your healthcare…

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In-Office Drug Dispensing in The Time of COVID-19: Why It Matters Now More Than Ever

In 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…

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In-Office Drug Dispensing Helps Prevent “Doctor Shopping”: Here’s How

“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…

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