How High Can They Go?! Specialty Drug Prices Continue to Rise
Specialty drug prices are on the rise… again. Expensive doesn’t even begin to cover the prices we’re seeing in the specialty drug market these days. What once seemed like a simple exercise in shipping has now become a high-stakes operation, ensuring that these critical, often exorbitant, life-saving medications get where they’re supposed to, when they’re […]
How to Effectively Manage the Pharmacy Technician Shortage
Factors contributing to the pharmacy technician shortage Heavy workloads and low pay are just two of the factors contributing to the pharmacy technician shortage these days. Turnover rates of 21% to 30% are not unusual according to Pharmacy Times, and more than 88% of pharmacists say that finding technicians is their number-one problem. Three-quarters of […]
How to Optimize Your Healthcare Supply Chain for Future Success
Three key elements in healthcare supply chain optimization L.E.K. Consulting is an independent global strategy consultancy that works closely with business leaders to seize competitive advantage and amplify growth. The insights they share with their clients are the catalysts that reshape the latter’s business trajectory and help them uncover opportunities. In June of 2022, L.E.K. […]
Navigating Supply Chain Complexities in Healthcare
The pandemic taught us anything can happen Supply chain complexities in healthcare have become more prevalent in recent years. Between the COVID-19 pandemic, staff shortages, and inflation, it’s been a challenging period for healthcare providers. Underlying all of that, the pandemic brought on supply chain disruptions that have been exacerbated by geopolitical instability and trade […]
The Guide to Selecting the Right Specialty Pharmacy Software Solution
How to select the right specialty pharmacy software solution Anyone in a specialty pharmacy understands that their shipping needs are different and more complex than those of other industries. First, every pharmacy has its own unique workflow. Secondly, although many software systems can help dispense medication, a recent URAC study showed that pharmacies have more […]
VPL Featured in LinkedIn’s Path to Recovery Newsletter on Clinicians in Tech
Clinicians in Tech: Part Two At VPL, we’re proud to hire clinicians who want to stay in healthcare but repurpose their expertise in exciting new ways. Clinicians are great problem solvers, communicators, and leaders, and they understand the patient journey better than anyone. It’s no wonder healthcare job transitions spiked in recent years, with pharmacists […]
