Data breaches and compromised personal information are serious hazards of the modern age. According to the 2022 Data Breach Report from the Identity Theft Resource Center, there were 1,802 compromising events that year, affecting more than 422 million people (up from 294 million affected in 2021). All retailers know the importance of protecting customers’ credit-card…
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When it comes to running a retail pharmacy business, providing smooth checkout transactions is essential for creating the best customer experience possible. In order to do this, your point of sale (POS) system needs to be equipped with the best healthcare payment processing backed by top-notch merchant services. Merchant services and payment processing are two…
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This past year was one to behold, and as we kick off the new year, it’s vital we look back at 2022 and see the shifts that changed the retail and pharmacy industry. How did the way we operate change as we settled into a new normal where convenience is king and supply availability is…
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What Your Retail Pharmacy Needs to Prepare for Cold and Flu Season Cold and flu season is almost upon us, and it will assuredly wreak havoc on your pharmacy clientele. Because this is the first year of returning to more “normal” operations since the pandemic, and because some states are easing isolation requirements and other…
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How to Make Life Easier for Pharmacists Using Industry-Leading Pharmacy Technology Pharmacists are in high demand, as they play an increasingly vital role in patient care management. However, outdated pharmacy technology and practices are holding many pharmacists back by leaving them stuck performing tasks such as faxing documents or answering phones instead of focusing on…
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3 Types of POS Reporting Your Pharmacy Should be Running Running a pharmacy requires a lot of work; a constant juggling act forces pharmacists and other employees to balance caring for patients and managing business operations. That’s a lot for any team to manage, which is why it’s crucial to find a point of…
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3 Key Pharmacy Trends that Will Continue into 2022 and Beyond The COVID-19 pandemic has lasted much longer than anyone first anticipated and changed how we function as a society. As a result, it has impacted many businesses and industries, and the pharmacy industry is no exception. As we prepare for yet another new year…
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4 Key Features to Look for in a Pharmacy POS System Running your pharmacy is unlike operating any other retail store. And while that seems like a fairly obvious statement, it’s an essential concept you need to remember when implementing a point of sale (POS) system into your pharmacy. As a complex business, you…
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Pharmacies are a staple to every town, and they have unique demands and struggles. It can be easy getting caught up with the work at hand and forgetting about updating your technology. However, since pharmacy management is a delicate balancing act between providing for patients, managing inventory, and providing proper care, you must invest…
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The independent pharmacy store is one of the fastest growing and evolving businesses. According to an industry analysis by Boehringer Ingelheim, independent pharmacies rank at the top compared to chains, clinics, mass merchants, and grocery in all three of the survey’s customer satisfaction categories: filling of medications, convenience, and wait times. The main challenge for…
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