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title: Pharmacy Automation | RxSafe Blog (6)
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. (6)
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## [Calif. PBM Ruling a “Win” for Independent Pharmacies](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/ca-pbm-ruling-win-independent-pharmacies)

April 6, 2023 [RxSafe](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/author/rxsafe) [independent pharmacies](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/independent-pharmacies), [PBMs](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/pbms), [OptumRx](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/optumrx), [Medical Arts Pharmacy](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/medical-arts-pharmacy)

A California appeals court recently sided with 22 independent pharmacies in a [ruling against OptumRx](https://casetext.com/case/platt-llc-v-optumrx-inc), the nation’s third largest pharmacy benefits manager…

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## [How to Expand Your Pharmacy Services & Profitability](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/how-to-expand-pharmacy-services-profitability)

April 5, 2023 [RxSafe](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/author/rxsafe) [adherence strip packaging](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/adherence-strip-packaging), [RapidPakRx](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/rapidpakrx), [Joe Williams](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/joe-williams), [Easton Bryant](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/easton-bryant), [Adam Robinson](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/adam-robinson)

RxSafe sponsored a panel discussion, “***Opportunities to Expand Pharmacy Services & Profitability***,” at the [Pharmacy Profit Summit in Orlando](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/pharmacy-profit-summit-orlando-recap) earlier this…

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## [“30-50 New Patients at One Time” with RapidPakRx™](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/30-50-new-patients-at-one-time-with-rapidpakrx)

March 31, 2023 [RxSafe](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/author/rxsafe) [RapidPakRx](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/rapidpakrx), [testimonials](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/testimonials), [automated strip packaging](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/automated-strip-packaging), [long term care](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/long-term-care), [assisted living facilities](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/assisted-living-facilities)

Red River Pharmacy has been serving the Texarkana community since 1997. Its mission is to simplify the medication process by providing hassle-free…

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## [Pharmacy Profit Summit Orlando Recap](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/pharmacy-profit-summit-orlando-recap)

March 2, 2023 [RxSafe](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/author/rxsafe)

For many years, RxSafe has looked forward to the opportunity to participate with industry leaders and independent pharmacies in early Q1 at the Pharmacy…

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## [March is National Nutrition Month](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/march-is-national-nutrition-month)

February 24, 2023 [RxSafe](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/author/rxsafe) [Supplements](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/supplements), [nutraceuticals](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/nutraceuticals), [Moore's Pharmacy](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/moores-pharmacy), [Mitchell's Drug Stores](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/mitchells-drug-stores)

March is National Nutrition Month. An annual campaign sponsored by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, [National Nutrition Month®](https://www.eatright.org/national-nutrition-month-2023) encourages healthy…

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## [CVS, Walmart Cut Hours in Midst of Labor Shortage](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/cvs-walmart-cut-hours-labor-shortage)

February 16, 2023 [RxSafe](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/author/rxsafe) [pharmacy staffing](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/pharmacy-staffing), [CVS](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/cvs), [Walgreens](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/walgreens), [labor shortage](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/labor-shortage)

CVS and Walmart are the most recent large chains to reduce operating hours in response to a nationwide pharmacist shortage. Beginning in March, CVS will […](https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2023/01/27/cvs-pharmacy-hours-reduced/11132743002/)

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## [DIR Rule Changes in 2024: What’s Coming and How to Avoid a Cash Flow Crunch](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/dir-rule-changes-in-2024-whats-coming-and-how-to-avoid-a-cash-flow-crunch)

February 1, 2023 [RxSafe](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/author/rxsafe) [DIR fees](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/dir-fees), [CMS](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/cms), [cash flow](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/cash-flow), [cash-based revenue](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/cash-based-revenue)

***Next year, there will be significant changes to how DIR fees are collected. CMS will remove retroactive application of DIR fees beginning Jan. 1, 2024.…***

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## [50 “Most Influential” for 2022 Announced](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/50-most-influential-for-2022-announced)

January 30, 2023 [RxSafe](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/author/rxsafe) [independent pharmacy](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/independent-pharmacy), [Pharmacy 50 Awards](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/pharmacy-50-awards)

Last month, we [asked you to vote](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/vote-for-top-50-pharmacy-influencers) for the 2nd annual “50 Most Influential Leaders in Pharmacy” awards, designed by the Pharmacy Podcast Network (PPN) to…

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## [Profits Beyond Prescriptions: a Panel Discussion](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/profits-beyond-prescriptions-a-panel-discussion)

January 23, 2023 [RxSafe](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/author/rxsafe) [profit](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/profit), [RapidPakRx](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/rapidpakrx), [adherence packaging](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/adherence-packaging), [NCPA](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/ncpa), [Medical at home](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/medical-at-home), [nutraceuticals](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/nutraceuticals), [Kelby Gorman](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/kelby-gorman), [GeriMed](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/gerimed)

Independent pharmacies have faced decreasing profits due to declining reimbursements and ever-increasing overhead costs.

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## [Don’t Neglect Your (Profitable) Front End](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/dont-neglect-your-profitable-front-end)

December 21, 2022 [RxSafe](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/author/rxsafe) [independent pharmacy](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/independent-pharmacy), [nutraceuticals](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/nutraceuticals), [Moore's Pharmacy](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/moores-pharmacy), [front end sales](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/front-end-sales), [OTCs](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/otcs)

Not so long ago, independent pharmacy owners spent a lot more time on strategies and tactics to boost front-end sales. In-store retail items were…

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