Author: Yuriy Davydov
DermSource, an Rx Drug Industry Disruptor
It's been one year since DermSource launched, and boy what a ride it's been. With a broken healthcare system leaving independent pharmacies stranded, DermSource was there to help fight the battle. We are humbled by all of the support we have received thus far. To all of our loyal members who give us a reason ... read more
Governor Should Sign America’s Toughest Prescription Drug Legislation
Read the article that was published by Gotham Gazette as I chime in my opinion on Governor Cuomo to sign America’s toughest prescription drug legislation. With the rise of skyrocketing drug pricing and a decrease in quality of care, PBM’s are continuing to choke out the healthcare system.
What is a Dermatology GPO
I mentioned in my first blog that it was a surprise to me that some owners of independent pharmacies didn’t know what a GPO was. I think it’s worth explaining – literally ($). GPO stands for a Group Purchasing Organization. There are all kinds of GPOs. Some represent groups that purchase hospital supplies, building and ... read more
The Beat Goes On…
When we started DermSource we decided we weren’t going to sit at our desks and live in a virtual world. We want to meet, get to know, and interact with our members – face to face. As you know from my first blog, it began with the annual NCPA show in Boston at the Hynes. ... read more
Surviving Reimbursements
These are demanding times for independent pharmacies and their customers. The cost of doing business is rising and the stakes are getting higher. Both parties suffer from reimbursement issues, whether it's related to Medicaid, PBMs, or patient copays. The cost of doing business is going in one direction, up. I spoke to a pharmacist who ... read more
Independent Pharmacies Seeking “Safe Harbor”
Recap of NCPA 2018 – October 7-9 – Boston Hynes Convention Center While exhibiting at the NCPA 2018 Annual Convention this year we observed a change in the air. A certain tension among Pharmacists representing independent pharmacies who were listening at a heightened level of interest to new opportunities and alternative ways to do business. ... read more
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