Advanced Rx & Sure Med Compliance Join Forces to Reduce Opioid Misuse

SUNRISE, Fla., Sept. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Advanced Rx, the nation's leading pharmacy services provider announced an exclusive, nationwide alliance with Sure Med Compliance, a mission-driven, digital healthcare company that helps healthcare providers meet the regulatory standards associated with prescribing and dispensing controlled substances.

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Opioid-related overdose is now the leading cause of death for adults between the ages of 18 and 45, claiming over 81,000 lives in 2023. In recent years, regulators have expanded their focus to include pharmacists and wholesalers within their purview. Through this alliance, Advanced Rx will gain nationwide exclusive access to Perspectives in CareSM (PiC) by Sure Med Compliance, to ensure that a proper risk and benefit analysis has been determined and documented each time a controlled substance is dispensed. This alliance aims to mitigate the human and economic costs associated with inappropriate prescribing and dispensing of controlled substances, specifically opioids. Furthermore, Sure Med Compliance will partner with Advanced Rx on several key commercial support initiatives aimed at increasing market share within their network of healthcare providers. 

Advanced Rx Management, CEO Jeff Azevedo shared his thoughts about this alliance, "Advanced Rx is proud to partner with Sure Med Compliance, a recognized leader in the fight against opioid misuse. Their innovative solutions align perfectly with our commitment to optimize patient care. By working together, we can empower healthcare providers with the tools and resources they need to deliver exceptional care, while prioritizing patient safety. This collaboration strengthens our collective efforts to combat the opioid crisis and ensure a more responsible approach to pain management."

John Bowman, CEO of Sure Med Compliance had this to say about the alliance, "Hindered access to appropriate pain care is the driving force behind the current phase of the opioid epidemic. Ensuring all members of a patient's care team have the data they need to make a safe and appropriate prescribing and dispensing decision can dramatically improve outcomes. Partnering with the nation's leading pharmacy service provider will allow us to expand our reach and ultimately safe lives. We are grateful for the opportunity to partner with Advanced Rx and commend them for their dedication to solving this devastating health crisis."

About Advanced Rx

Advanced Rx Management is a leading provider of comprehensive pharmacy solutions designed to enhance patient care and streamline operations for healthcare providers. Their services include in-office dispensing, mail-order pharmacy, and wholesale repackaged medications. Powered by ezDispense, their advanced platform optimizes the medication management process, allowing physicians to focus on delivering exceptional patient care.

About Sure Med Compliance

Sure Med Compliance is an industry-leading pain management digital health company on a mission to end the overdose epidemic. They aim to accomplish this by compliantly collecting Patient-Reported Outcomes (PROs) and using that data to remove the barriers to appropriate pain care. Their digital health solution, Perspectives in Care (PiC) delivers medicolegal insights at the point of care and educates providers on novel pain therapies. In addition, the PiC platform helps life sciences companies bring new, novel products to market faster and with purpose. For more information, visit suremedcompliance.com.

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The Evolution of Pharmacy Services Technology: How Innovation is Transforming Healthcare at Advanced Rx

At Advanced Rx, we are passionate about staying ahead of the curve in the ever-evolving world of pharmacy services technology. We believe in harnessing innovation to deliver the best possible healthcare experience for our physicians' clinics and their patients. Below we explore three key areas where technology is transforming the way we dispense medications:

1. In-Office Dispensing: Streamlining Efficiency and Convenience

Gone are the days of waiting in long lines at a traditional pharmacy. In-office dispensing allows patients to receive their medications directly from their doctor's office. This eliminates the need for a separate trip to the pharmacy, saving patients valuable time and improving medication adherence. Our industry-leading technology streamlines the in-office dispensing process by offering:

• Automated Dispensing Systems: Advanced Rx utilizes its own proprietary automated dispensing system called ezDispense to manage medication inventory and dispense medications accurately and efficiently. Our HIPAA-compliant system reduces the risk of human error and frees up healthcare staff to focus on patient care. It also allows for faster and more secure transmission of medication inventory requirements for in-office pharmacies, ensuring medications are readily available during patient appointments.

• Electronic Prescriptions (e-Prescribing): ezDispense is Surescripts EPCS certified for e-prescribing, which expedites dispensing and eliminates the potential for errors or diversion associated with handwritten prescriptions.

• Automated Prescription Drug Monitoring Program Reporting: Our system automatically sends PDMP reports for dispensing controlled substances and zero reports as required by the state.

2. Mail Order Pharmacy: Delivering Convenience Straight to Your Patient's Door

For patients who prefer the convenience of home delivery, Advanced Rx offers a robust mail order pharmacy service that is driven by technology through automated dispensing and packaging systems. This service is ideal for all patients and offers the convenience of free medication delivery directly to their door:

• Robotic Dispensing Systems: Our Parata Max II machine stores, retrieves, and counts medications with incredible speed and accuracy, significantly reducing manual labor and the risk of errors.

• Medication Synchronization: Our knowledgeable staff, along with our technology systems prepare your patient's medications on the same day and follow up with them monthly to ensure they have their next refill before they run out of medications.

• Discreet and Secure Packaging: Your patients' medications arrive discreetly and securely at their doorstep, requiring a signature for delivery. Enjoy the convenience of home delivery without the hassle of waiting in line at a pharmacy.

• Medication Management Support: While technology enhances efficiency, we believe in the irreplaceable value of human interaction. Our Advanced Rx pharmacists are always available to address your patients' medication questions and ensure your prescribed prescriptions are working as intended, free from unwanted side effects.

3. Wholesale and Repackaging of Medications: Optimizing Formularies to Enhance Patient Care

Advanced Rx employs advanced technology for wholesale and repackaging medications. This process allows us to provide cost-effective solutions for healthcare providers and patients:

• Customized Dosing: Our custom medication quantities can fill the needs of every patient and every office.

• Reduced Costs: Wholesale repackaging can lead to significant cost savings for healthcare providers and patients, making necessary medications more accessible.

• Formulary Optimization: Our advanced technology allows our team to optimize medication formularies, ensuring therapeutic guidelines and practice goals align with one another and optimize medication therapy.

Advanced Rx: Your Partner in Pharmacy Services Innovation

At Advanced Rx, we believe that technology is a powerful tool for improving healthcare delivery. By investing in innovative solutions for in-office dispensing, mail order pharmacy, and wholesale repackaging, we are committed to providing your patients with convenient, efficient, and cost-effective access to the medications they need.

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Contact Advanced Rx today to discuss how our innovative pharmacy services can benefit your healthcare practice or individual patient needs.

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Advanced Rx Pharmacy Earns NABP Healthcare Merchant Accreditation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 13, 2024

Media Contact: Shelley Farro 925-354-3177 | sfarro@arxmgt.com

Nashville, Tennessee — Advanced Rx Pharmacy of Tennessee, LLC has earned Healthcare Merchant Accreditation from the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy® (NABP® ).

The Advanced Rx Pharmacy mission is to lead the nation in providing transparent, innovative, and compliant healthcare services. They enhance patient care, streamline processes, and empower providers through cutting-edge technology, ensuring a reputation of excellence and improved patient outcomes.

NABP’s Healthcare Merchant Accreditation was created to recognize safe and legitimate health care and health care-adjacent entities around the world. Healthcare Merchant Accreditation signifies to patients, providers, payers, and online advertising platforms that the merchant holds required licensure and follows applicable laws and business best practices. In addition, accredited businesses must obtain and maintain an active .pharmacy domain name (ie, web address) via NABP’s .Pharmacy Registry, providing consumers an easy way to identify the site as a safe source for their healthcare needs.

Robert Byrd, VP of Pharmacy, Wholesale and Manufacturing Operations says, “Achieving Healthcare Merchant Accreditation from the NABP is a testament to Advanced Rx Pharmacy’s unwavering commitment to patient safety, compliance, and excellence. This accreditation validates our dedication to providing innovative and transparent healthcare services. By meeting the rigorous standards set forth by the NABP, we reinforce our position as a leader in the industry and ensure that our patients receive the highest quality care.”

“NABP congratulates Advanced Rx on achieving this important recognition,” says NABP Executive Director/Secretary Lemrey “Al” Carter, PharmD, MS, RPh. “By earning Healthcare Merchant Accreditation, they demonstrate their commitment to compliance and patient care.”

About Advanced Rx Pharmacy of Tennessee, LLC

Advanced Rx is “Your total Pharmacy solution - Our commitment to streamlined patient care extends beyond the clinic walls. We offer comprehensive pharmacy service solutions designed to save physicians and staff valuable time, allowing them to focus on delivering exceptional patient care.”

Advanced Rx Purpose We empower providers to deliver optimal patient outcomes

About the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy

The National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) is the impartial professional organization that supports its member regulatory state boards of pharmacy in creating uniform regulations to protect public health. Founded in 1904, NABP aims to ensure the public’s health and safety through its pharmacist competence assessment programs, license transfer and verification services, as well as through pharmacy inspection and accreditation programs. For more information, please visit www.nabp.pharmacy.