Pharmacists have a golden opportunity to promote medication adherence — improving patient outcomes and protecting revenue. Thought leaders from McKesson write that retail pharmacies are well positioned to address the issue of nonadherence. The benefits of taking action are many: improved patient care, stronger customer relationships and fewer emergency room visits. 

Evaluating Social Well-Being and Pain Medication Use
Researchers from the University of Mississippi Center for Pharmaceutical Marketing and Management examined the relationship between social participation and subjective well-being (SWB) among older adults using pain medications and evaluated the impact of sex on this relationship. They found social participation is positively and significantly associated with SWB. Interventions aimed at improving SWB should consider incorporating a social activities component. 

Providing Patient-Centered Community Pharmacy Services 
Patient-centric regional pharmacies play an important role in many small towns and communities throughout the United States. With strong ties, established trust and familiarity with their patients, regional pharmacy chains, like Thrifty White, make a strong impact in the areas they operate in. Read about their relentless focus on helping their patients achieve better health outcomes. 

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