Various types of medical professionals can prescribe medication, depending on their education, training, and scope of practice. Physicians and surgeons, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and psychiatrists are just some of the healthcare professionals who can...

Healthcare providers in all medical fields—from urgent care to pediatrics—are setting up physician dispensing or in-office medication dispensing to provide patients with their medication at the time of their visit.   There are a few things to consider before...

Dispensing medications at the point of care may be able to help improve patients’ treatment outcomes. Physician dispensing has many benefits including better doctor-patient communication, faster prescription filling, and convenience for patients. All of these benefits...

Choosing a medication dispensing company is an important decision. The company you choose will have a huge impact on the future of your medical practice. There are many health services companies that offer medication dispensing programs. With so many options...

According to the CDC, somewhere around 50 percent of patients don’t take their medication as directed. Many patients don’t pick up their prescription, some never take it, some take too much, or some start taking it and stop before their treatment program ends. By...

Gastroenterologists and their patients can realize multiple benefits from the dispensation of medication at the point of care. Direct dispensing creates more revenue for medical practices, is more convenient for patients, increases patient satisfaction, and often...