August 2012

The Apothecary Shops has grown over the past 16 years and evolved from a single compounding pharmacy to one of the most trusted specialty pharmacies in the nation. The company reveals its new name and it's continued commitment to health and devotion to excellence.

Our new department focuses on the issues that the industry faces as it is held to very high standards of compliance with minimal guidance. So what are the rules to be in compliance?

The FDA has expanded the indication of Merck's Isentress (raltegravir) to include pediatric patients.

Specialty pharmacy has come a long way, starting with deep community roots. Those deep roots are part of the new trends in expanding specialty to the retail setting, which beings high-tech service and total commitment to patient well-being back to the community.

For patients who seek independence with infusion therapy, specialty nurses play an important role in promoting self-reliance and adherence.

Pharmacies with a vision of the future can participate in this thriving market. Small chains and even retailers are establishing a foothold in specialty pharmacy, and they are thriving, while traditional retailers are finding ways to participate actively.

The specialty space is growing fast as companies get on board, especially from the retail side. Read about the hottest topic in specialty today, and learn from expert authors.

Newly approved drugs represent marked advances in treatment for this rare but deadly disease, and they were deemed to be among the top game changers in oncology in 2011.

No other industry is moving at this warp speed or reaching into so many new frontiers. Here's what one industry leader has to say about today's landscape and what needs to happen for the specialty pharmacy industry to continue to thrive.

How to "get into the game" as the health care environment continues to evolve is discussed. The opportunities abound for those willing to jump in.

Choosing the right distribution strategies for a new product is a critical process for the pharmaceutical manufacturer. A number of variables need to be weighed that the team should be evaluating, often led by the supply chain team.

As technology continues to impact the way specialty pharmacists approach, deliver, and articulate specialized services to all stakeholders, there are a number of key considerations for entering the market.