Greening Healthcare: Confronting Climate Change Challenges
By Shawn Canterbury, Director, Drug Stewardship, Healthcare Solutions: In the face of escalating climate change, the healthcare industry finds itself in a catch-22: the health of the general public is adversely affected by climate change, and yet the healthcare industry itself contributes to those health issues, albeit inadvertently. The world has accepted the role every individual plays in environmental impact, but it’s becoming increasingly clear that — to really move the needle — more change needs to happen on the industry level.
Unraveling the DSCSA Serialization Puzzle: Implications for Drug Shortages and Patient Care
The article discusses the challenges of drug serialization under the DSCSA, focusing on data discrepancies and potential shortages. It highlights technology as key to addressing these issues and optimizing supply chain efficiency in the pharmaceutical industry to enhance patient care.
Effectively Responding To A Recall Requires Proactive Preparation
Verifying “recall readiness” is not a passive endeavor. Effective pre-event preparation requires hands-on engagement across the organization and, for best results, the direct support of a knowledgeable, experienced recall manager.
2024 Back-to-School Commerce Report
A new school year is just around the corner. As back-to-school spending continues to trend upward, shoppers are preparing to stretch their budget during the busy months ahead. In our 2024 Back-to-School Report, learn how shoppers will plan and complete their shopping trips, approach budgeting, and manage stress throughout the back-to-school season.
Expanding Pharmacists' Role In Rural Mental Health
By Angela Murray, Senior Director, Healthcare Product Marketing: The suicide rate in America is the highest it’s been since the 1950s. Rising feelings of anxiety and depression are being reported in multiple demographics.
Providers Must Prep Now for Future Public Health Emergencies
By Rob Dewig, Vice President, Healthcare Solutions: Another natural disaster on the news. Buildings and homes destroyed. Flooded streets making safe travel impossible. Power and communications compromised. And, on top of all that, a public health emergency for which affected health systems are ill-prepared. It could be next year, next month or even sometime next week, but it’s a likely future scenario according to the American Society of Health System Pharmacists’ (ASHP) 2024 Pharmacy Forecast.
There's No Single Cause Behind The Overdose Epidemic
There’s a reason you see and hear so much about fentanyl; its potency as an opioid is surpassed only by its ability to damage public health when illicitly manufactured, distributed and misused. But, with stories of fentanyl-fueled tragedy dominating the news, it’s easy to overlook the fact that our nation’s health faces a significant threat from another, very close-at-hand source -- the diversion of drugs stored at home. A look at available data, however, reveals how “loss of custody” of medications at the household level is contributing to the current health emergency.
Challenges for Pharmacy in 2024
Last fall I joined Inmar Intelligence because of the great opportunity to work with an organization that is a healthcare, technology and media company uniquely positioned to help stakeholders successfully navigate the healthcare ecosystem. With the NACDS Annual Meeting drawing near, I’m compelled to share the key market forces that are informing Inmar’s strategy going forward. Our priorities will continue to evolve and I am excited to gain more insights from our customers and partners during NACDS Annual.