COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT

Actions Required During DSCSA Implementation Period

While the FDA won’t enforce DSCSA requirements until November 27, 2024, pharmacies still need to put processes in place to remain compliant by the same day this year. Don’t put off the compliance process — state boards of pharmacy can still enforce DSCSA requirements and conduct audits after November 27, 2023.

Act now! Learn more about what your pharmacy needs to do now to remain compliant and how to use the next year as a “stabilization period.”

PRODUCT NEWS & FEATURES

+ Add UsualAndCustomarySubmittedTotal and ThirdPartyCategoryList Fields to Rx Transaction Summary By Submission Type Report

The UsualAndCustomarySubmittedTotal and ThirdPartyCategoryList fields are now available on the Rx Transaction Summary By Submission Type report template. Neither of these data fields will appear on a report by default and must be manually added via the Report Designer if required.

The Rx Transaction Summary reports provide an excellent overview of third-party performance. The addition of these fields will allow the pharmacy to compare total reimbursement to total UsualAndCustomary. Considering the third-party category inclusions during the analysis will be helpful as the pharmacy may group third parties into categories that provide insight into performance.

+ Add Priority to Search Sales Advanced Tab

A search filter for prescription Priority is now available in the Search Sales Advanced Search area.

The pharmacy has created custom priorities for their patients to facilitate workflow direction, patient notification customization, and filtering in various reports. Now the pharmacy can review sales transactions for each priority to optimize scheduling and staffing.

+ Add PatientSSNLastFour, PrimaryThirdPartyStartDate, PrescriberNPI, and FriendlyFilter to Rx Search Export Template

The PatientSSNLastFour, PrimaryThirdPartyStartDate, PrescriberNPI, and FriendlyFilter data fields are now available on the Rx Search Export report template. This template does not have a report by default and will have to be manually switched to using the report properties if needed.

These fields will not be on any reports by default and will have to be manually added if needed.

The FriendlyFilter data field will provide an overview of search filters applied in the Advanced Search area to generate the report content.

Export reports allow the pharmacy to share records in a format that can be easily imported into a spreadsheet. The addition of these fields adds to the robust offerings in the versatile Rx Search reports.

+ Add Save as File to Image View Tools

Users can now quickly save Documents throughout the system directly to a local computer without utilizing the Windows Print to PDF steps.

+ Add Primary Category to Suppliers and Supplier Advanced Search Grid

This will be extremely useful for Central Pharmacies which need to be able to sort suppliers based on location. Suppliers can be added to categories based on their location and sorted appropriately making workflow and ordering more efficient.

+ Add CardOnFileExpirationDate to Sale Receipt

This addition will help the pharmacy proactively update the patient's pay method before expiration. This will ensure that the patient's next delivery can be processed without delay.

+ Make Expiration Dates Clearer on Rx Summary

Implemented changes to ensure expiration dates are more clear on the Rx Summary and to use the system date instead of the written date when recalculating the drug expiration date, if the Recalculate box is checked.

+ DSCSA: Ability to Capture and Record Info on Transaction

Implemented 2D barcode scanning as part of ongoing efforts to accommodate the DSCSA (Drug Supply Chain Security Act). Note: The Honeywell Genesis 7580 scanner is required for use.

+ Add NP/PA and Brand Drug to Transfer Form

If the doctor on a prescription is an NP/PA, implemented the printing of their name, address, phone, NPI, and DEA on the printed and faxed versions of the Transfer Form to meet state requirements. Previously only the supervising physician printed. Also added the brand drug name to the Transfer Form in addition to the generic drug if the prescription has both a prescribed drug and a dispensed drug. Previously the receiving pharmacist could only see the dispensed drug.

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INDUSTRY NEWS

BOP Proposes New Rule on Technician-to-Pharmacist Ratio

The Florida Board of Pharmacy published a notice of intent to adopt amendments to its rule on registered pharmacy technician-to-pharmacist ratios (64B16-27.410). The amendments would allow a supervising pharmacist to determine the appropriate ratio. The current rule requires a technician-to-pharmacist ratio of 1:1 unless otherwise authorized in the rule.

Reimbursement Settlement Scores Pharmacists $60M

NCPA, NACDS, the Washington State Pharmacy Association (WSPA), and the National Association of Chain Drug Stores announced they have negotiated an unprecedented settlement with the State of Washington in their joint six-year state lawsuit, challenging Washington State’s failure to move to cost-based dispensing fees.

PHARMACY SPOTLIGHT

Alameda Thrifty Pharmacy

Meet Laura Quinas, co-owner of Alameda Thrifty Pharmacy in El Paso, Texas. Founded in 1958 by her grandfather Miguel B. Estrada, Jr., the pharmacy is a pillar of the Alameda community with its dedication to patient care. As co-owner, Laura keeps the original spirit of the pharmacy alive while fearlessly looking forward to what lies ahead. By balancing the old with the new, Alameda Thrifty Pharmacy is a shining example of what independent pharmacies can do.

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