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On 'This Week in Pharmacy' we're talkign about the 'Super Bowl' event of the year for Independent Community Pharmacy, the NCPA 2024. But first, let's get jiggy with #TWIRx News: As drug middlemen influence grows, independent pharmacies face fresh challenges: https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/10/11/drug-middlemen-influence-grows-independent-pharmacies-face-fresh-challenges/ The Evolving Role and Importance of Pharmacists in the Health Care System https://www.pharmacytimes.com/view/the-evolving-role-and-importance-of-pharmacists-in-the-health-care-system Amazon same-day prescription delivery expanding to nearly half of U.S. in 2025 https://www.cnbc.com/2024/10/09/amazon-same-day-prescription-delivery-expanding-to-half-of-us-in-2025.html New law requires transparency for Pharmacy Benefit Managers https://www.kmvt.com/2024/10/01/new-law-requires-transparency-pharmacy-benefit-managers/?utm_source=MarketingCloud&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=PT+Daily+October+11&utm_content=PT+Daily+October+11 Interactive immunization maps show where patients can partner with community pharmacists https://www.pharmacist.com/APhA-Press-Releases/interactive-immunization-maps-show-where-patients-can-partner-with-community-pharmacists?utm_source=MarketingCloud&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=PT+Daily+October+11&utm_content=PT+Daily+October+11 Catch IPC Digital Health as a sponsor & exhibitor at @HLTHEVENT 2024 in Las Vegas on October 20-23! #HLTH2024 Visit booth 4240 to Discover how iCare+ is revolutionizing independent pharmacies with telemedicine and remote patient monitoring. We can't wait to see YOU in Vegas! Our first special guest on TWIRx is a Business Development Leader in Community Pharmacy Stephanie Zimmerman with Real Value Rx, our sponsor for the NCPA 2024. Building business shouldn't be so hard and Stephanie and Real Value are ready to help you grow in 2025. Next up, Stephen Beckman, CEO of Yaral Pharma is planning busienss strategy sessions with pharmacy owners on pain management options and our partnership with 'The Pain Guy' Dr. Mark Garofoli PharmD, in Booth 900! Schedule your time with Stephen now: https://yaralpharma.com/business-development/