As of 2016, 47% of hospitals operate a retail pharmacy. Common goals include increasing patient access to medications, improving care continuity, and generating revenues.
With the transition to risk-based payment, these goals are taking on increasing importance, prompting many to revisit their retail pharmacy strategies and others to enter into retail pharmacy for the first time.
Regardless of whether your health system's retail pharmacy is well established or in start-up mode, the four questions in our infographic will help you evaluate and advance your strategy.