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A lot of discussion about how FDA 503B inspections are having a huge impact on 503B outsourcing facilities and their operations. It's easy to see that being prepared with your 503B P&P manual up to date is the key to a successful inspection results and compliance audit outcomes. The Drug Quality
Pharmacy #2 on LinkedIn List of Most Promising Jobs in 2017: Recently HCC shared that according to the most recent Gallup Poll Pharmacists once again ranked at the very top of Most Trusted Professionals in regards to both ethics and honesty. Now according to a recent LinkedIn post pertaining to the
Pharmacy Medication Drug Take-Back Program: As most of us know, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) regulations now allow retail pharmacies, among others, to collect controlled and non-controlled pharmaceutical drugs and medications from consumers by using take-back programs. The DEA even has a gr
Georgia Hospitals Penalized By Medicare: The Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program was enforced this week in Georgia when nearly 25% of all hospitals were penalized for unacceptable rates of patient injuries after discharge. Created by the Affordable Care Act to reduce hospital readmissions, the r
Pharmacy Focus, Challenges and Opportunities in 2017: A new year is here and Pharmacy issues, challenges and opportunities are more abundant and complex than ever before. New Pharmacy advancements and rapid changes in disease treatments, legislation, insurance issues, media attention and a more info
USP <800> Pharmacy Compliance: Back in March of 2014 the USP (US Pharmacopeial Convention) published yet another intensive set of guidelines regarding the handling of hazardous drugs and their preparation with the release of USP <800> Pharmacy Compliance. Many Pharmacists still remember
Medicare D Reform for Independent Retail Pharmacies: Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) companies have become a major concern for the independent Pharmacy businesses and owners that we have as clients. We at HCC fully support independent retail Pharmacies and everyone can agree that they are a vital par
Pharmacogenetic Testing In Community Pharmacies Best Practices: Pharmacogenetics is getting a lot of media attention and becoming a new term that patients are asking their Pharmacists about (plus performing a lot of research on their own). In a recent article in Pharmacy Times, the author states tha
Pharmacy Home Delivery Services: In a recent blog post we discussed the fact that Pharmacy Home Delivery services were on the rise nationally. We all know that Pharmacy Home Delivery is really not anything new, but has been a service primarily utilized by the major Pharmacy Mail Order Houses and sev
Pharmacy Robberies and Burglaries on the Rise: Pharmacies have always been a target for robberies and now, pharmacy robberies and burglaries on the rise. As Pharmacists ourselves we have realized that this is a possibility and a risk that everyone in our profession constantly faces. We may all do ou
Pharmacy & DIR Fees for Medicare Part-D Plans: Pharmacy and DIR fees are raising questions that most Pharmacy owners cannot answer. HCC has been receiving numerous questions regarding DIR fees and we have been intensely studying the issues regarding these fees on behalf of our clients. DIR fees
Additional Pharmacy Services Leads To Increased Profits: Pharmacies today that are growing and showing increased profits are all doing one thing in common: they are providing additional pharmacy services to patients and customers. In today's Pharmacy environment it is a must to expand what your busi
Facebook & Social Media for Pharmacy: Social Media for Pharmacies is a marketing tool that every Pharmacy owner and manager we talk to seems to struggle with. Having over 27 years of Pharmacy consulting experience, HCC can help you answer the questions that you may have regarding Social Media fo
Pharmacy HIPAA Violations Rise - Develop Policies and Procedures: Pharmacy HIPAA violations are on the rise again and the primary reason centers around the ever increasing digital and electronic platforms (such as EMR and other digital patient data records). There definitely has been increased scrut
Medical Marijuana in Florida - Policies and Procedures: Medical marijuana in Florida has been a hot topic since Surterra Therapeutics announced in August that it would open a wellness center and sell cannabis in the USF area of Tampa. Although the company planned only to sell medical marijuana low i
Strategic Planning for Pharmacies: Pharmacy strategic planning for a pharmacy business or operation is crucial in today's complicated world of business. Being prepared for new legislation and the constantly changing Pharmacy insurance issues makes strategic planning a must. Strategic planning and Ph
Pharmacy Audits and Inspections: Pharmacy inspections and audits are a fact of life for every pharmacy. It is a safe assumption that your pharmacy will be audited at a minimum of every two years. In today's world of computerization and Social Media, a bad outcome that is documented publicly can lite
Compliance to USP 797: Compliance to USP 797 regarding Pharmacy Compounding is always an important issue for all compounding pharmacies to address as quickly as possible. HCC reported to all specialty compounding pharmacies last year that actions proposed by the Michigan legislature may have been ju
Specialty Pharmacy Consulting: The recent news regarding Valeant Pharmaceuticals International has once again brought the topic of Specialty Pharmacy into the national media spotlight. It is yet another incident where utilizing the services of an expert Pharmacy Consulting firm would have paid off.
Pharmacies Closing & Shutting Down Are On The Rise! As we discuss and celebrate the tremendous trend in Pharmacy expansions recently, it is easy to overlook the concurrent independent pharmacy closings that are also on the rise. In past blogs we have talked about the benefits that a proven Pharm
Dispensing of Narcotics and Controlled Substances in Florida: As a Pharmacist in Florida myself, the current climate surrounding the dispensing narcotics and controlled substances such as pain killers in Florida is presenting quite a dilemma to everyone. Pharmacists, doctors and patients are experie
Medistat RX Voluntary Recall: Compounding pharmacies are once again under scrutiny on a national level as Medistat RX voluntarily recalled all sterile drug products that it had produced last week. The sterile compounding pharmacy located in Foley, Alabama, recalled all manufactured and compounded me
Expanding Pharmacy Specialties: Having worked for over 25 years in the fields of Pharmacy staffing and consulting, it is amazing to see the growth of Pharmacy Specialties evolve and expand. As the roles and responsibilities of pharmacists continuously increases, so does the creation of new job posit
Rising Pharmacy Robberies: Although recently the news has been filled with stories about criminals finally receiving long prison sentences resulting from arrests in pharmacy robberies, reports show that pharmacy robberies are actually on the rise. In 2014, 829 robberies of community retail pharmacie
Policies and Procedures for Pharmacy Technician Errors: Pharmacy technicians are an integral part of every pharmacy team. Whether in a retail, hospital, institutional or specialty setting, pharmacy technicians are taking on increasingly important roles with expanding responsibilities. However, as ro
What Stormans vs. Wiesman Ruling Means for Your Pharmacy: The latest legal decision handed down at the end of July once again places the Pharmacy profession in the public spotlight regarding provider versus patient rights. In the decision by a federal appeals court in the case of Stormans vs. Wiesma
Pharmacy Policy and Procedure Review and Creation: Every pharmacy is required to have a Pharmacy Policy and Procedure manual. Every state and most Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) have specific policy requirements that the pharmacy is expected to incorporate into their manuals. More importantly, the
Pharmacy Compliance Audits: Just the mention of the word "audit" makes every pharmacy owner, manager and staff member anxious. In today's environment of media scrutiny and computerization, it is safe to assume that eventually your pharmacy will be the subject of a pharmacy compliance audit. With ove
Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act of 2015: HCC is committed to helping get The Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act of 2015 (H.R. 592/S. 314) passed. The bill would amend title XVII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to cover Pharmacist services. This wo
Drug Supply Chain Integrity Act (DSCSA): The FDA announced yesterday that it has delayed taking any action regarding dispensing pharmacies in relation to the Drug Supply Chain Integrity Act (DSCSA) deadline that had been scheduled to go into effect on July 1st, 2015. What is now being called the "Tr
HCC Pharmacy Consulting Client Receives VIPPS Accreditation: Recently a South Florida client requested Healthcare Consultants to provide Pharmacy Consultation assistance in regards to obtaining VIPPS accreditation. HCC provided our client an Experienced Consultant Pharmacist to assist with the mound
What King vs. Burwell Decision Means to Pharmacies: Last week the U.S. Supreme Court voted in favor of upholding one of the primary tenets of the Affordable Care Act in the King vs. Burwell decision. This is the second ruling by the Supreme Court that was in favor of President's Obama's health care
NIH Pharmacy Shuts Down: Compounding pharmacies are once again under scrutiny on a national level as The National Institutes of Health (NIH) suspended all operations of its Clinical Center Pharmaceutical Development Section (PDS) last Thursday. The pharmacy, located at the NIH clinical center in Bet