Moving Beyond Prescriptions: Independent Pharmacies Embrace Wellness
Join Josh Rimany on Beyond the Pills as he discusses the challenges facing independent community pharmacies in diversifying their revenue streams beyond prescription dispensing. Rimany highlights how patients can end up taking more medications over time, leading to a decline in their overall health despite stable symptoms. He suggests that pharmacies need to look beyond drug spend and explore other avenues such as insurance companies. Drawing an analogy with financial planning, Rimany emphasizes the need for diversification and becoming a product of one's own product. He also addresses concerns about patient willingness to pay for non-drug services and stresses the importance of asking them directly. This episode provides valuable insights into how independent community pharmacies can adapt and thrive in a changing healthcare landscape.
In This Episode, You'll Learn:
- 00:00:00 - Challenges of Medication Management
- 00:04:18 - Six Pillars for Going Beyond the Pills: Diversify as First Step
- 00:05:03 - Need for Diversification in Independent Community Pharmacies
- 00:07:59 - Importance of Personalized Service in Independent Pharmacies
- 00:09:31 - Practicing Wellness as a Provider's Importance
- 00:11:20 - Pharmacies Urged to Diversify and Go Beyond the Pill for Patient Care
Links And Resources:
- Dilworth Wellness Center
- Josh Rimany on Twitter
- Josh Rimany on LinkedIn
- Josh Rimany on Facebook
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