I just got finished penning an article for a major retail pharmacy publication, and in it I spoke of the need for differentiation of services. Much in line with Darwinian effect. It is no longer an option, but a necessity for a retail pharmacy to bulk up their non-insurance reimbursable products and services if they don't want to see their profit margins continue to spiral.
With this new health care bill looming, and even with out it (can I say Part D) it is my guess that there is going to be a major weeding out, a business detoxification if you will, where “only the strong will survive” within our new changing economy over the next 5 years.More »