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Retail vs Hospital Pharmacy: Key Differences in Medication Substitution Practices
By Celia Rawdon
Retail vs Hospital Pharmacy: Key Differences in Medication Substitution Practices

Retail and hospital pharmacies handle medication substitution differently: retail focuses on cost-driven generic swaps, while hospitals use clinical teams to make therapeutic changes. Understanding these differences improves patient safety and care continuity.

19 Jan 2026 Medicine
Pharmacist Concerns About NTI Generics: What You Need to Know in 2025
By Celia Rawdon
Pharmacist Concerns About NTI Generics: What You Need to Know in 2025

Pharmacists are raising alarms about NTI generics-medications like warfarin and levothyroxine where small changes in dosage can cause serious harm. Learn why substitution risks are rising, how supply chains are failing, and what patients can do to stay safe.

9 Dec 2025 Medicine
Professional Liability and Generic Substitution: How Pharmacists Can Reduce Risk
By Celia Rawdon
Professional Liability and Generic Substitution: How Pharmacists Can Reduce Risk

Generic substitution saves money but increases legal risk for pharmacists. Learn how state laws, high-risk drugs, and federal preemption create liability-and what steps you can take to protect yourself and your patients.

6 Dec 2025 Medicine
Pharmacy Reimbursement: How Generic Substitution Impacts Pharmacies and Patients financially
By Celia Rawdon
Pharmacy Reimbursement: How Generic Substitution Impacts Pharmacies and Patients financially

Generic substitution is supposed to cut drug costs, but flawed reimbursement models often benefit PBMs over pharmacies and patients. Learn how MAC lists, spread pricing, and dispensing fees shape what drugs you get-and who profits.

5 Dec 2025 Medicine