--- title: Pharmacy Automation | RxSafe Blog | COVID-19 description: COVID-19 | Pharmacy automation for independent retail pharmacies and outpatient hospital pharmacy managers, pharmacists and pharmacy owners. 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With coronavirus worries, patients want to be proactive when be proactive when it comes to… [Read More](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/adherence-packaging-supplies-new-product-alert) [![](https://info.rxsafe.com/hubfs/steven-cornfield-NtVFMrMmxWY-unsplash.jpg)](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/independent-pharmacies-give-covid19-vaccinations-a-boost) ## [Independent Pharmacies Give COVID-19 Vaccinations a Boost](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/independent-pharmacies-give-covid19-vaccinations-a-boost) February 26, 2021 [RxSafe](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/author/rxsafe) [independent pharmacies](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/independent-pharmacies), [COVID-19](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/covid-19), [Vaccines](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/vaccines) Before the COVID-19 vaccine was available, independent pharmacies quickly jumped on the opportunity to offer testing to their communities. This helped… [Read More](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/independent-pharmacies-give-covid19-vaccinations-a-boost) [![](https://info.rxsafe.com/hubfs/thought-catalog-kkysaOcVE94-unsplash.jpg)](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/drug-diversion-during-a-pandemic) ## [Drug Diversion During a Pandemic](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/drug-diversion-during-a-pandemic) February 25, 2021 [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), [theft prevention](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/theft-prevention), [COVID-19](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/covid-19), [innovation](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/innovation), [drug diversion](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/drug-diversion) Many believe that the opioid epidemic acceleratedin 2020due to fallout from the pandemic. The CDC [reports](https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2020/p1218-overdose-deaths-covid-19.html) that there were over 81,000 drug overdose death [Read More](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/drug-diversion-during-a-pandemic) [![](https://info.rxsafe.com/hubfs/nathaniel-yeo-747NDboAWNY-unsplash.jpg)](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/the-new-normal-in-independent-pharmacy) ## [The "New Normal" in Independent Pharmacy](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/the-new-normal-in-independent-pharmacy) August 31, 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), [COVID-19](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/covid-19), [vitamins](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/vitamins), [Telepharmacy](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/telepharmacy), [New Normal](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/new-normal) For When the pandemic first began, everyone was hopeful that it would quickly become a thing of the past. Yet as we approach the end of 2020, the reality… [Read More](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/the-new-normal-in-independent-pharmacy) [![](https://info.rxsafe.com/hubfs/webinar%20recap%20image.jpg)](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/webinar-recap-how-to-remain-competitive-during-covid) ## [Webinar Recap -- "How to Remain Competitive During COVID"](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/webinar-recap-how-to-remain-competitive-during-covid) August 19, 2020 [RxSafe](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/author/rxsafe) [adherence](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/adherence), [webinars](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/webinars), [COVID-19](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/covid-19), [Brisson Drugs](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/brisson-drugs), [Heritage Pharmacy](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/heritage-pharmacy), [Lilys Pharmacy](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/lilys-pharmacy), [Blair Thielemier](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/blair-thielemier) With growing concern over the spread of coronavirus, legislators are turning towards community pharmacists to help slow COVID infections.  [Read More](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/webinar-recap-how-to-remain-competitive-during-covid) [![](https://info.rxsafe.com/hubfs/Blog%20physicians%20and%20pharmacists.jpg)](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/md-pharmd-better-patient-health-care) ## [MD + PharmD = Better Patient Health](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/md-pharmd-better-patient-health-care) July 30, 2020 [RxSafe](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/author/rxsafe) [patient adherence](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/patient-adherence), [CureMed Pharmacy](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/curemed-pharmacy), [medication nonadherence](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/medication-nonadherence), [COVID-19](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/covid-19), [Health care](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/health-care), [DrFirst](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/drfirst), [podcast](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/podcast) Physicians and pharmacists play a critical role in the health outcomes of patients.  [Read More](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/md-pharmd-better-patient-health-care) [![](https://info.rxsafe.com/hubfs/RxSafe_COVID1200x628_Twitter_FB.png)](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/how-to-remain-competitive-during-covid-free-webinar) ## ["How to Remain Competitive During COVID" -- Free Webinar](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/how-to-remain-competitive-during-covid-free-webinar) July 28, 2020 [RxSafe](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/author/rxsafe) [RxSafe](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/rxsafe), [webinars](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/webinars), [COVID-19](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/covid-19), [Brisson Drugs](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/brisson-drugs), [Heritage Pharmacy](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/heritage-pharmacy), [Lilys Pharmacy](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/lilys-pharmacy), [Blair Thielemier](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/blair-thielemier) Over the years, independent pharmacy owners have faced a growing number of challenges. PBMs, increasing DIR fees, and shrinking reimbursements continue to… [Read More](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/how-to-remain-competitive-during-covid-free-webinar) [![](https://info.rxsafe.com/hubfs/ViralGuardRx_COVID19-683x1024-1.png)](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/viralguardrx-covid-19-pharmacy-solution) ## [ViralGuardRx-- A COVID-19 Pharmacy Solution](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/viralguardrx-covid-19-pharmacy-solution) April 20, 2020 [RxSafe](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/author/rxsafe) [patient safety](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/patient-safety), [COVID-19](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/covid-19), [social distancing](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/social-distancing), [ViralGuardRx](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/viralguardrx) Earlier this month, RxSafe announced the launch of a new product designed to protect patients, pharmacists and pharmacy technicians during the novel… [Read More](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/viralguardrx-covid-19-pharmacy-solution) [![](https://info.rxsafe.com/hubfs/Stock%20images/pharmacy%20worker%20talking%20by%20phone%20and%20typing%20and%20computer%20keyboard.jpeg)](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/covid-19-success-stories) ## [COVID-19 Success Stories](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/covid-19-success-stories) March 25, 2020 [RxSafe](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/author/rxsafe) [RxSafe](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/rxsafe), [independent pharmacy](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/independent-pharmacy), [community pharmacies](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/community-pharmacies), [COVID-19](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/covid-19), [social distancing](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/social-distancing) [Read More](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/covid-19-success-stories) [1](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/covid-19/page/1) [![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 [Celebrating Dave Lang: 48 Years, One Remarkable Career](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/celebrating-dave-lang) [![](https://info.rxsafe.com/hubfs/Dave%20Lang-1.png)](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/celebrating-dave-lang) [Maximize Pharmacy Investment with Section 179 in 2026](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/section-179-and-your-pharmacy) [![](https://info.rxsafe.com/hubfs/2026%20Section%20179%20(35%20x%2015%20in)%20(1).png)](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/section-179-and-your-pharmacy) [Customer Spotlight: Debbie's Family Pharmacy — From Falling Behind to Two Weeks Ahead](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/customer-spotlight-debbies-family-pharmacy) [![](https://info.rxsafe.com/hubfs/CustomerSpotlightDebbies-1.png)](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/customer-spotlight-debbies-family-pharmacy) #### CONTACT US [2453 Cades Way, Ste. 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