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An Exciting Step Forward: FDA Authorizes Pharmacists to Prescribe Paxlovid to Treat COVID-19

Posted on July 7, 2022 by FDS Amplicare Team

On July 6, 2022, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) revised the Emergency Use Authorization for COVID-19 treatment Paxlovid. Under the new authorization, state-licensed pharmacists can now prescribe Paxlovid to eligible patients, amending the previous authorization that required an examination and a prescription from a licensed physician before pharmacists could dispense the treatment.

The FDA has now authorized pharmacists to prescribe Paxlovid to treat COVID-19 in eligible patients. But is there still more to be done?

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A Brief Message from FDS Amplicare & EnlivenHealth® on National Pharmacist Day

Posted on January 12, 2022 by FDS Amplicare Team

Hear from Senior Vice President and General Manager of EnlivenHealth™ Danny Sanchez on the expanding role of pharmacists this National Pharmacist Day.

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Medicare Open Enrollment: Are You Ready for the Surge?

Posted on November 12, 2021 by FDS Amplicare Team

Medicare enrollments skyrocket right after the Thanksgiving holiday. Is your pharmacy prepared for the surge of Medicare patients needing enrollment help?

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Is a Medicare Advantage Plan the Right Health Plan for Your Patients?

Posted on October 6, 2021 by FDS Amplicare Team

For many Medicare patients, a Medicare Advantage plan might be a better fit than a standalone PDP. Which ones? Read the article to find out.

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DIR Mitigation During Open Enrollment

Posted on September 23, 2021 by FDS Amplicare Team

Blake Wiseman, owner of J&R Pharmacy, explains how applying the DIR mitigation by migration strategy during Open Enrollment has helped him tackle DIR fees.

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6 Things Every Pharmacy Should Know About DIR Fees During Medicare Open Enrollment

Posted on August 26, 2021 by FDS Amplicare Team

This Medicare Open Enrollment is the perfect opportunity to lower your DIR Fees. Here are 6 things every pharmacy should know about DIR Fees this fall.

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DIR Fees: Your Win-Win Opportunity

Posted on August 26, 2021 by FDS Amplicare Team

Having the option of a plan with no DIR fees creates a win-win situation where both the patient and the pharmacy benefit from a plan change.

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Fight DIR Fees This Fall: Proven Tactics to Use During Open Enrollment

Posted on August 26, 2021 by FDS Amplicare Team

DIR fees can mystify even the best pharmacists. Let’s shed some light on DIR fees, so you’re ready to fight back with our proven tactics.

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Why FDS Amplicare Chose HealthPlanOne to Help Pharmacies with Medicare Plans

Posted on August 26, 2021 by FDS Amplicare Team

Medicare Open Enrollment can be a make-or-break time for pharmacies. Here's why FDS Amplicare chose HealthPlanOne to help Match users help their patients.

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Four Ways to Win with Patients This Medicare Open Enrollment

Posted on August 18, 2021 by FDS Amplicare Team

 

Four ways pharmacists can help patients during the Medicare Open Enrollment period, and the Amplicare tools to support them.

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