Dispense Times Magazine

04/03/2026

“Free switch”

Sounds great… until you read the fine print.

Hidden fees
Vendor lock-ins
Limited flexibility

Most pharmacy owners don’t realize the real cost until it’s too late.

Companies like Datascan Pharmacy Software are taking a different approach—transparent pricing, customizable workflows, and support built around independent pharmacies. 

Don’t shop the switch cost.
Shop the total cost.

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Datascan provides best pharmacy software backed by long-term support, helping independent pharmacies streamline operations and improve profitability.

04/03/2026

Most pharmacies are leaving money on the counter.

Not because they don’t have traffic…
But because they don’t have the right products.

The difference between a slow front end and a strong one usually comes down to:
What actually sells.

Little Miracle Pain Spray is one of those products that’s been gaining traction across independents because:
Customers feel it
They come back
It moves

That’s exactly why we included them in this issue of Dispense Times.

If your front end isn’t performing the way it should, this might be worth testing.

👉 https://pantexinc.com

04/03/2026

Everyone’s fighting over pharmacy costs…

Meanwhile the most expensive drug in America is hiding in plain sight.

Keytruda.

Not billed through the pharmacy.
Not tracked by your PBM.
Not part of the “cost control” conversation.

It sits on the medical side where nobody wants to look too closely.

$11,000 to $20,000 per infusion
Up to $385,000 per patient

But yeah… let’s audit independent pharmacies over a $10 claim.

Makes total sense.

Here’s the game:

Pharmacy spend gets micromanaged, clawed back, and reimbursed into the ground
Medical spend gets padded, marked up, and quietly passed through

Same system
Two completely different rulebooks

And guess who’s caught in the middle?

Patients paying higher premiums
Employers wondering why costs keep exploding
Independent pharmacies getting squeezed out of existence

All while the biggest dollars never even hit the scoreboard they’re watching

This isn’t about one drug

This is about a system built to:

Hide real costs
Shift accountability
Protect the largest players in the chain

And we all just pretend it’s normal

Until someone asks the obvious question:

Why are we obsessing over pennies…
While ignoring six-figure treatments billed through a different door?

Drop a comment if you’ve seen this firsthand.

04/02/2026

The future of pharmacy isn’t being decided behind closed doors.

It’s being shaped by people like:
Grant Harting
Shane Jerominski
Ethan Melillo
Maurice Shaw
Katarina Forbes
Sue Ojageer
Laura Dowling
Mark Cuban

Different voices. Different paths. Same impact.

The Pharmacy 50 Awards highlight the leaders actually pushing this profession forward.

Todd Eury

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04/01/2026

The system changed.

Most pharmacies didn’t.

Insurance took over
Reimbursements dropped
Margins disappeared

But here’s what’s happening now:

Pharmacies are rebuilding revenue through:
Cash-based services
Clinical programs
Personalized care

The opportunity is there.

You just have to move.

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04/01/2026

Let’s cut through all the advocacy talk for a second.

This isn’t just about “fixing the system.”

This is about money.

Every successful appeal:
Improves reimbursement
Fixes underpayments
Adds back to your bottom line

If you’re not doing this consistently, you’re leaving money on the table.

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04/01/2026

Pharmacy used to be personal.

Then it became about volume.

Now it’s coming full circle.

The pharmacies that are winning right now aren’t chasing scripts.
They’re building personalized care models patients actually value.

And they’re getting paid for it.

This breakdown shows exactly what that looks like.

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03/31/2026

If your pharmacy software vendor is “shutting down” or pushing you into a “free” switch… slow down.

Nothing in this industry is free.

What matters isn’t the switch cost
It’s the total cost after you’re locked in

Hidden fees
Cash claim charges
Bundled services you didn’t ask for
Contracts you can’t get out of

Same parent company
Different logo
Same headache

A lot of pharmacies are being quietly pushed into ecosystems designed to keep you stuck, not profitable.

You have options.

Datascan has been around for 45+ years for a reason
No hidden fees
No forced lock-ins
No games

If you’re being forced into a decision right now, at least take a look before you commit.

👉 datascanpharmacy.com
📞 (877) 222-RXRX

Shop like an owner
Not like a captive customer

Datascan Pharmacy Software

03/31/2026

If your entire business depends on PBMs…

You don’t have a business.
You have exposure.

The pharmacies winning right now are diversifying.

Not guessing.
Not hoping.
Building.

Pharmacy Insurance Group is helping pharmacies create non-PBM revenue streams by launching insurance services inside their business.

That’s a completely different level of control.

That’s why we included them in Dispense Times.

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The time has come for you to own an agency that is loyal to your pharmacy This will help patients choose insurance plans that keep them in your pharmacy. The following are all positive side effects of implementing this solution.

03/31/2026

Community pharmacy is under pressure right now.

Reimbursements are tightening
PBM contracts are getting worse
And dispensing alone isn’t enough anymore

So what are the pharmacies that are actually winning doing differently?

They’re building real clinical services
And treating it like patient care—not billing

This breakdown on Tyson Drugs shows exactly what that looks like.

Kris Rhea

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03/31/2026

Quick question for pharmacy owners:

Do you know how much your front end is actually producing?

Most don’t.

Because their POS doesn’t give them:
Clear reporting
Inventory insights
Profit visibility

A real pharmacy POS should help you:
Increase sales
Reduce inefficiencies
Improve customer experience 

That’s where RMS stands out.

👉 https://www.rm-solutions.com

03/31/2026

Here’s something most owners don’t think about until it’s too late:

Your data is your business.

Patient records
Medication history
Operational insights

When you switch systems, that data has to be:
Accurate
Secure
Accessible

InfoWerks helps pharmacies take control of their data through conversion, archiving, and analytics—so you can actually use your data to improve operations, not lose it in the transition. 

This is one of those behind-the-scenes decisions that makes a massive difference long term.

👉 https://www.infowerks.com