Drug Topics June 19, 2024
Telepharmacy can empower pharmacists to practice at the top of their license, fostering a more efficient and accessible health care system that benefits both patients and providers.
In recent years, pharmacists have been under growing pressure. An increase in demand for their services has clashed with stagnant reimbursement rates, creating a critical staffing bottleneck that has threatened to slow down patient care. As a result, pharmacists are experiencing burnout more than ever. However, there’s a silver lining to the current pharmacy landscape: According to Pacience Edwards, PharmD, compliance manager at Outcomes, strides in innovation and technology—such as the emergence of telepharmacy—offer pharmacists new tools to navigate this complex environment. Edwards presented at the Spring 2024 Total Pharmacy Solutions Summit held...