For the fiscal year, Cardinal Health's operating loss was $4.1 billion. For fiscal 2020, diluted loss per share was $12.61. Fourth-quarter earnings per share were $2.23.
Cardinal Health celebrated its Women in Pharmacy community, now in its eighth year, at Cardinal Health RBC 2018 in San Diego during two morning events — a leadership forum followed by the annual Mix, Mingle and Mocha Reception. During the events, the Cardinal Health WIP community welcomed the latest chapter to join its ranks — pharmacy owners from Puerto Rico.
Fuse by Cardinal Health is exploring the role augmented reality can play in patient care and showcased a prototype on the show floor at Cardinal Health RBC 2018.
At the Cardinal Health RBC 2018 Opening Session in San Diego, pharmacy owners heard about the ways they can work together to bring change to the current reimbursement model.
Cardinal Health launched a Medicare Part B billing solution, which helps improve operational efficiency by consolidating Medicare Part B reconciliation into one platform, at Cardinal Health RBC 2018.
At Cardinal Health RBC 2018, Doug Hoey, president and CEO of the National Community Pharmacists Association, discussed the “The 7 Habits of Highly Successful Pharmacy Owners,” encouraging attendees to be proactive in the marketplace and their communities.
For retail independent pharmacists, participating in a 340B program can help increase access to affordable medications and strengthen the pharmacy’s relationship with its community.
Phil LaFoy, pharmacist and co-owner of Blount Discount Pharmacies, which has locations in Alcoa and Maryville, Tenn., said that digital tools — a website that allows for prescription refills and a mobile app with similar capabilities — are one of the main ways independent retail pharmacies can stay competitive.
