34 MILLION
Americans cannot
afford their medication
Medication waste is
estimated to cost up to
$5 BILLION
every year
10 MILLION
prescriptions in the US
could be recycled per year
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The pharmaceutical industry needs a Good Shepherd.
A shepherd guides, protects and attends to a flock and their needs. Shepherds are devoted to the well-being of others. At Good Shepherd Health Institute, we’re committed to building a better pharmaceutical industry, one that puts patients first.
We look forward to the day when all patients can access the medications they need, regardless of cost; when unused prescription drugs are shared as a resource, not thrown away as waste; and when patients – not corporations – have the power to choose their pharmacy.
Through insightful journalism, empowering pharmacists and helping patients become advocates, join us as we pursue a patients-first pharmacy future.
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Time Wasted and Implications for Patient Care: A Retrospective Analysis of Prescription Telephone Transfer Encounters
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Addressing Corrupt PBM Practices: A Call to Action for Patients, Providers, and Payers
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How to Improve Patient Access with Telehealth and Virtual Pharmacy Services
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Pharmacy Staffing Survey
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Value-Based Pharmacy: An Alternative to Volume-Based Models
Rethinking Pharmacy
A Pharmacy for employer-funded health plans that optimizes benefits, improves care and dramatically lowers costs.
A revolution in pharmacy that solves the financial and environmental problems of prescription waste by matching donated medication with patients in need.
A membership pharmacy improving access to lifesaving medication for vulnerable patients.
This Month’s Feature:
Pharmacy Staffing Survey
Pharmacy has changed dramatically. Although it’s (unfortunately) a volume business, pharmacies often struggle with having enough staff to safely care for their patients. In this survey, we hope to gauge what staffing challenges exist in U.S. pharmacies, as well as how to help address them.
Pharmacy Staffing Survey
Pharmacy has changed dramatically. Although it’s (unfortunately) a volume business, pharmacies often struggle with having enough staff to safely care for their patients. In this survey, we hope to gauge what staffing challenges exist in U.S. pharmacies, as well as how to help address them.
Latest Posts:
Top Pharmacy Trends to Watch in 2025
As we step into 2025, the pharmacy profession finds itself navigating a rapidly changing landscape. Challenges like pharmacy deserts, workforce development, supply chain issues, and PBM reform are reshaping the industry. How will we respond?
Addressing Price Variability in Prescription Drugs: A Case for Group Synchronization
A recent Wall Street Journal article exposes a troubling issue: the extreme variability in pricing for generic medications. These drugs are manufactured by different companies but sold at widely differing prices. Medicare’s payments for these medications, which vary across 2,200 different price points, highlight a fragmented and inefficient market.
The variability in pricing for generic medications isn’t simply a matter of poor negotiation or inefficiency. It’s a structural issue embedded in the market’s reliance on fragmented supply chains.
Medication-Derived Nutrient Deficiencies: Why Patients Who Take Statins May Also Need CoQ10
Statins, including popular medications like Lipitor (atorvastatin) and Crestor (rosuvastatin), are among the most commonly prescribed drugs in the United States. Their ability to lower LDL cholesterol (the “bad” type) has undoubtedly saved countless lives by reducing the risk of heart attacks and strokes.
However, as a pharmacist with more than 20 years of experience, I’ve seen firsthand that every powerful medication comes with trade-offs. One of the most overlooked consequences of long-term statin use is the depletion of a crucial nutrient in the body: Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10).