Myth #2: Managing Retail Pharmacies Directly is Just as Efficient as Having a Backup Pharmacy Partner

A common misperception held by some long-term care pharmacies is that contracting with retail pharmacies directly can be just as easy as working with a backup pharmacy partner. While it’s possible to contract directly with retail pharmacies, it’s not a scalable solution for long-term care pharmacies seeking to grow their business. Here’s why. As long-term care pharmacies grow, adding new facility locations, the need for backup pharmacies grows exponentially as well. When contracting directly, it’s incumbent upon the long-term care pharmacy to