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August 2026

What’s Next for Your Pharmacy?

Protect, Grow & Prepare with new strategies for PBM claims, peptides & supplement support, important DSCSA updates and Video Clips on-demand.

Get Paid What You’re Owed. Fight Below-Cost PBM Claims

Community Pharmacies are routinely reimbursed by PBMs at rates that fall below the actual cost of the drug. In a growing number of states, these below-cost payments are illegal under MAC appeal statutes — and pharmacies have a legal right to dispute them. It’s time to Join the PBM Appeal movement.

AthenaPM Justice, an upgrade within your Pharmacy Marketplace platform, automates the PBM Appeal process. AthenaPM Justice monitors your claim data, identifies payments that fall below acquisition cost, and initiates the appeals workflow on your behalf.

Same as an Rx

Time required to submit a PBM Appeal claim through Pharmacy Marketplace

$12.24 – $21.62

Average per-claim recovery in participating states

In just a few clicks, and a few minutes, a PBM Appeal claim can be filled through Pharmacy Marketplace. No additional staff time. No spreadsheets. No separate software. No contingency fees.

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Same as an Rx

Time required to submit a PBM Appeal claim through Pharmacy Marketplace

$12.24 – $21.62

Average per-claim recovery in participating states

In just a few clicks, and a few minutes, a PBM Appeal claim can be filled through Pharmacy Marketplace. No additional staff time. No spreadsheets. No separate software. No contingency fees.

Are Your Patients Asking About Peptides?

Social media, podcasts, infomercials and conversations with friends are giving them bits and pieces of the real truths. Whether your pharmacy plans to offer peptide-related services or simply answer patient questions, your team needs the knowledge to provide accurate, evidence-based guidance. Investing in staff education today can help position your pharmacy as a trusted healthcare resource while ensuring your team is prepared for one of the fastest-growing topics in community pharmacy.

Atrium24 is bringing the support with Peptide Strategies: Educate, a six-lecture, on-demand continuing education course for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. Delivered through Dotti AI, the program covers peptide fundamentals, therapeutic applications, regulatory and compliance considerations, patient counseling, and the clinical areas driving today’s conversations; including weight management, regenerative medicine, cognitive health, immune health, fertility, and healthy aging.

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With a planned launch of September 1, this course gives your team the practical foundation needed to confidently engage with patients, support informed discussions, and stay ahead of emerging healthcare trends. Through IPC’s partnership with Atrium24, members have access to educational resources designed to strengthen both clinical expertise and the long-term value your pharmacy brings to the communities you serve.

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Build Customer Loyalty and Long-Term Value with Nordic Naturals

Nordic Naturals shoppers consistently outperform the average supplement customer when shopping in-store. They visit more often, spend more per trip, and per year.

Nordic Naturals Professional is a trusted leader in research-backed omega-3s and wellness supplements, helping pharmacies provide high-quality, practitioner-recommended products that support heart, brain, immune, metabolic, and overall wellness. Since 1995, the professional line has been recognized for superior quality, rigorous third-party testing, and clinically relevant formulations that healthcare professionals rely on.

Not sure how to initiate patient conversations that develop into real sales? Check out the Nutrient Depletion Chart and focus on one drug class at a time Nutrient Depletion Chart.pdf

You will find loyal, health-focused customers who are willing to invest in themselves and return regularly. By bringing in Nordic Naturals, you’re not just adding another supplement brand; you’re attracting a higher-spending, higher-frequency shopper.

  • Drives repeat purchases
  • Increases customer lifetime value
  • Strengthens overall supplement category
  • Supports long-term customer loyalty

To help your pharmacy get started, request a Welcome Kit to receive product samples and educational resources. Then explore the Nordic Naturals Professional catalog to learn more about our top selling products including ProOmega®, ProOmega®-D, Vitamin D3+K2, and ProMacular Defense—and identify the best additions to support your patients’ wellness needs.

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FDA Extends the DSCSA’s Enhanced Drug Distribution Security (EDDS) Compliance Deadline for Small Dispensers Until November 27, 2027

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a one-year extension of certain Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) enhanced drug distribution security requirements for qualifying small dispensers. The exemptions, previously set to expire on November 27, 2026, will now remain in effect until November 27, 2027.

What Pharmacies Should Do Now

  • Determine whether your pharmacy qualifies as a small dispenser under FDA’s definition.
  • Inform your trading partners if you intend to rely on the FDA exemption.
  • Continue implementing electronic DSCSA capabilities- FDA has emphasized that this extension is not intended to delay compliance efforts.
  • Ensure you are compliant with the current requirements of DSCSA

How PRS Can Help

PRS Pharmacy Services continues to monitor DSCSA developments and provides pharmacies with compliance guidance, policy support, and operational resources to help prepare for enhanced electronic product tracing requirements. Pharmacies should use this additional time to complete implementation plans and avoid last-minute compliance challenges.

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