August 2023

Why We Need to be Interventionists

Those who know me best, know that I have been teaching my students, residents, staff, and fellow colleagues that we must strive to be “interventionists” to help our patients optimize their medications. What I am talking about specifically is that pharmacists, with the assistance of their staff, need to actively identify drug therapy problems (DTPs) then intervene to resolve the problems.... Click HERE to read the rest of the story.

Randy McDonough, PharmD, MS, BCGP, BCPS, FAPhA Director of Practice Transformation Flip the Pharmacy

Offering Med Sync is One Thing, Making it a Core Tenant of your Business in Another!

The Max My Sync Team recently presented continuing education at Cardinal Health RBC and Good Neighbor Pharmacy's ThoughtSpot with the topic of "Tips to Max Your Sync and Take Your Program From a Burden to a Booster." Our experts Tiffany Capps, CPhT, Pharmacy Operations Manager with Galloway-Sands Pharmacy and CPESN North Carolina, Chelsea Anderson, Chief Financial Officer and Weston Humphreys, Chief Operations Officer with Tyson Drugs and CPESN Mississippi,  discussed implementation strategies, advantages of an ‘Opt-out’ model, and goal setting techniques that can elevate your med sync program to new heights.  The best part? Flip the Pharmacy offers you FREE open access to all of the Max My Sync resources to help you implement these game-changing practices. From weekly webinars to customizable templates and in-depth guides, we're here to support you every step of the way. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to unlock the full potential of your med sync program. Embrace the tools and knowledge at your fingertips to transform your workflow and pharmacy practice!  Click HERE to register and join the Max My Sync weekly webinar series Wednesdays at 3pm eastern. Access all of the Max My Sync webinar recordings & one-pagers, along with all other Flip the Pharmacy Resources at www.flipthepharmacy.com

2023 Flip the Pharmacy Awards Now Accepting Nominations!

Don't Wait! Submit your Nomination Here Deadline is August 25, 2023 These awards are intended to recognize exemplary performance from Cohort 3 and 4 participants across four key categories: Pharmacy of the Year is given to a participating pharmacy in Cohort 3 or 4 that is an all-star FtP participant and role model pharmacy practice, excelling in their transformation of all domains of the program.   Most Transformed Pharmacy of the Year is given to a participating pharmacy in Cohort 3 or 4 that exhibits exemplary transformation progress, overcoming challenges to make meaningful changes in the pharmacy practice during Flip the Pharmacy participation.   Pharmacy Team of the Year is given to a funded team in Cohort 3 or 4 that exhibits an exemplary commitment to supporting its participating pharmacies and to supporting the overall purpose of Flip the Pharmacy.   Practice Transformation Coach of the Year is given to a practice transformation coach for Cohort 3 or 4 who goes above and beyond to facilitate the success of the pharmacy(ies) they coach in Flip the Pharmacy. Individuals may nominate their pharmacies, their teams or others through this nomination form. Deadline is Tuesday, August 25, 2023. Click HERE to preview the award nomination questions. 2023 Flip the Pharmacy Awards are sponsored by RxSafe®

August Lineup Workflow Wednesday Webinars available to ALL pharmacies! Flip the Pharmacy supports multiple learning channels that provide for the development of all pharmacy team members. These channels are collectively known as Workflow Wednesdays. Click HERE or the image to access the registration links and August 2023 topics for each session!

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To access Workflow Wednesdays program descriptions & registration links, Click HERE.

Social Learning Communities for the ENTIRE Pharmacy Staff Get Connected with your Flip the Pharmacy Peers! Pharmacy Services Support Staff (PS3): This group was made FOR Pharmacy Services Support Staff BY Support Staff to learn and connect! Click HERE to join and engage with Support Staff Peers.   Max My Sync: This group consists of Pharmacy Technicians, Pharmacists, Owners, and Support Staff helping each other to grow and maximize our Med Sync and adherence programs! Click HERE to join and engage.

Best of Social Media!

We encourage you to get connected and join in the fun by posting your pharmacy's transformation efforts on social media!

2022 Flip the Pharmacy Coach of the Year recipient Tammy Bullock from Team Iowa talks all things teamwork! Follow CPESN Tennessee's lead and share Workflow Wednesdays lineup card with your team!

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