--- title: Pharmacy Automation | RxSafe Blog (16) description: Pharmacy automation for independent retail pharmacies and outpatient hospital pharmacy managers, pharmacists and pharmacy owners. We write on topics including pharmacy profitability, adherence packaging, workflow, accuracy & speed, space savings, narcotics security, inventory management. 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[Read More](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/are-vials-dead) [![Steve Maki, Spruce Mountain Pharmacy ](https://info.rxsafe.com/hubfs/custom-video-thumbnails/RapidPakTestimonial_SpruceMountain_Steve%20Maki-thumb.jpeg)](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/bringing-independent-pharmacy-back-to-jay-maine) ## [Bringing Independent Pharmacy Back to Jay, Maine](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/bringing-independent-pharmacy-back-to-jay-maine) October 28, 2020 [RxSafe](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/author/rxsafe) [patient adherence](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/patient-adherence), [RapidPakRx](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/rapidpakrx), [adherence packaging](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/adherence-packaging), [technology investment](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/technology-investment), [accuracy](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/accuracy), [Spruce Mountain Pharmacy](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/spruce-mountain-pharmacy), [Steve Maki](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/steve-maki) Spruce Mountain Pharmacy is pleased to bring community pharmacy back to the residents of Jay, Maine. The independent pharmacy has been proudly serving its… [Read More](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/bringing-independent-pharmacy-back-to-jay-maine) [![](https://info.rxsafe.com/hubfs/pexels-olia-danilevich-5466811.jpg)](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/section-179-everything-you-need-to-know-in-2020) ## [Section 179: Everything You Need to Know in 2020](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/section-179-everything-you-need-to-know-in-2020) October 20, 2020 [RxSafe](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/author/rxsafe) [RapidPakRx](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/rapidpakrx), [RxSafe 1800](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/rxsafe-1800), [investing in technology](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/investing-in-technology), [Section 179](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/section-179), [tax deductions](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/tax-deductions), [tax savings](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/tax-savings), [technology investment](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/technology-investment), [IRS Section 179](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/irs-section-179), [Ollin Sykes](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/ollin-sykes) As we quickly approach the end of this year, we know some independent pharmacists are hesitant to invest in automation. Not only are pharmacists facing… [Read More](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/section-179-everything-you-need-to-know-in-2020) [![](https://info.rxsafe.com/hubfs/divvydose.png)](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/the-next-pbm-threat) ## [The Next PBM Threat](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/the-next-pbm-threat) October 16, 2020 [RxSafe](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/author/rxsafe) [PakMyMeds](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/pakmymeds), [strip packaging](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/strip-packaging), [RapidPakRx](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/rapidpakrx), [Amazon](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/amazon), [independent pharmacy](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/independent-pharmacy), [PBMs](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/pbms), [PillPack](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/pillpack), [DivvyDose](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/divvydose) Have you heard the news? PBMs are now in the adherence business.  [Read More](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/the-next-pbm-threat) [![](https://info.rxsafe.com/hubfs/angel-sinigersky-THdmJFIBEI8-unsplash.jpg)](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/growing-your-business-with-supplements-webinar-recap) ## ["Growing Your Business with Supplements" -- Webinar Recap](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/growing-your-business-with-supplements-webinar-recap) October 14, 2020 [RxSafe](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/author/rxsafe) [patient adherence](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/patient-adherence), [RapidPakRx](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/rapidpakrx), [webinars](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/webinars), [vitamin adherence](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/vitamin-adherence), [vitamins](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/vitamins), [Supplements](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/supplements), [Omar Eliwa](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/omar-eliwa), [Shelby Young](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/shelby-young), [Scott Pace](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/scott-pace) Independent pharmacies are a critical component in communities across the country, yet they are constantly facing challenges that threaten their survival.  [Read More](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/growing-your-business-with-supplements-webinar-recap) [![](https://info.rxsafe.com/hubfs/claire-anderson-Vq__yk6faOI-unsplash.jpg)](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/rutledge-v-pcma-what-you-need-to-know-recap) ## ["Rutledge v. PCMA: What You Need to Know" -- Webinar Recap](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/rutledge-v-pcma-what-you-need-to-know-recap) October 5, 2020 [RxSafe](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/author/rxsafe) [NCPA](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/ncpa), [pharmacy benefit manager](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/pharmacy-benefit-manager), [SCOTUS](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/scotus), [Legislations](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/legislations) *\*\* Click [here](https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/audio/2020/18-540) to listen to the Rutledge v. PCMA oral argument recording, or view the [oral argument transcript](https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2020/18-540_8njq.pdf) here. \*\** We are only a day away from oral… [Read More](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/rutledge-v-pcma-what-you-need-to-know-recap) [![](https://info.rxsafe.com/hubfs/cdc-TDoPeUSOD1c-unsplash.jpg)](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/reduce-the-anxiety-best-practice-for-pediatric-immunizations-webinar) ## [Reduce the Anxiety: Best Practices for Pediatric Immunizations -- CEImpact Webinar](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/reduce-the-anxiety-best-practice-for-pediatric-immunizations-webinar) September 30, 2020 [RxSafe](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/author/rxsafe) [independent pharmacies](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/independent-pharmacies), [profit](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/profit), [webinars](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/webinars), [community pharmacies](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/community-pharmacies), [Vaccines](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/vaccines), [Pediatric Vaccinations](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/pediatric-vaccinations) Although many people think that pharmacists only fill prescriptions, independent pharmacy owners are playing a much bigger role in their communities.  [Read More](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/reduce-the-anxiety-best-practice-for-pediatric-immunizations-webinar) [![](https://info.rxsafe.com/hubfs/custom-video-thumbnails/RapidPakTestimonia_EastonBryant_NorthCenturyPharmacy(v1)-thumb.jpeg)](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/overcoming-a-growth-plateau-north-century-pharmacy) ## [Overcoming a Growth Plateau -- North Century Pharmacy](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/overcoming-a-growth-plateau-north-century-pharmacy) September 25, 2020 [RxSafe](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/author/rxsafe) [RapidPakRx](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/rapidpakrx), [adherence packaging](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/adherence-packaging), [adherence](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/adherence), [vitamin adherence](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/vitamin-adherence), [vitamins](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/vitamins), [North Century Pharmacy](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/north-century-pharmacy) North Century Pharmacy has been serving the community of Columbia, Kentucky for approximately six years. The independent pharmacy is known for treating… [Read More](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/overcoming-a-growth-plateau-north-century-pharmacy) [![](https://info.rxsafe.com/hubfs/PBM_infographic_feat.png)](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/pbms-make-money-infographic) ## [How PBMs Make Money: PBM Practices & Profits - \[Infographic\]](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/pbms-make-money-infographic) September 24, 2020 [RxSafe](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/author/rxsafe) [mail-order pharmacies](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/mail-order-pharmacies), [PBMs](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/pbms), [pharmacy benefit managers](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/pharmacy-benefit-managers), [DIR fees](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/dir-fees), [infographic](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/infographic) Growing awareness about the problems and pitfalls with [pharmacy benefits managers](https://ncpa.org/pbm-resources) (PBMs) in the US healthcare system has taken hold in recent years.… [Read More](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/pbms-make-money-infographic) [![](https://info.rxsafe.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/9208604_s.jpg)](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/improve-pharmacy-reimbursement-revenue) ## [Components That Determine Pharmacy Reimbursement in 2020](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/improve-pharmacy-reimbursement-revenue) September 22, 2020 [RxSafe](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/author/rxsafe) [Blog](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/blog), [direct and indirect remuneration](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/direct-and-indirect-remuneration), [pharmacy benefit manager](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/pharmacy-benefit-manager), [maximum allowable cost](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/maximum-allowable-cost), [pharmacy reimbursement](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/pharmacy-reimbursement), [prescription cost managemnet](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/prescription-cost-managemnet) *Editor's note: Because pharmacy reimbursement remains one of the most complex and pressing concerns of independent pharmacy owners, we updated our…* [Read More](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/improve-pharmacy-reimbursement-revenue) [❮](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/page/15) [1](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/page/1) [...](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/page/11) [14](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/page/14) [15](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/page/15) [16](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/page/16) [17](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/page/17) [18](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/page/18) [...](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/page/21) [33](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/page/33) [❯](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/page/17) [![demo graphic ](https://info.rxsafe.com/hs-fs/hubfs/demo%20graphic%20.png?width=314&height=220&name=demo%20graphic%20.png)](https://rxsafe.com/contact/) [![Eyecon 250x175 1](https://info.rxsafe.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Eyecon%20250x175%201.png?width=323&height=226&name=Eyecon%20250x175%201.png)](https://www.eyeconvpc.com/contact-the-eyecon-sales-team/) ### Most recent posts [Refer a Colleague, Earn Up to $500: The Eyecon Referral Program](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/refer-colleague-to-earn) [![](https://info.rxsafe.com/hubfs/Referral%20Program%20Graphic%20for%20Eyecon-1.png)](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/refer-colleague-to-earn) [The Pharmacy Gladiator on Overcoming Fear and Embracing What's Next](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/the-pharmacy-gladiator) [![](https://info.rxsafe.com/hubfs/Dr._Jay_Phipps_2.jpg)](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/the-pharmacy-gladiator) [Preventative Maintenance: What Does It Take to Keep Your Pharmacy Automation Running at Its Best?](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/preventative-maintenance-pharmacy-automation) [![](https://info.rxsafe.com/hubfs/undefined-Oct-19-2026-08-08-37-0824-PM.png)](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/preventative-maintenance-pharmacy-automation) #### CONTACT US [2453 Cades Way, Ste. 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