Only 36% of pharmacists said they can surface patient-specific benefit information in their system

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Since pharmacists are experiencing a lack of visibility to get their patients the information they need, there’s a higher demand for technological solutions to make their jobs easier and more efficient.

Author: Pharmacy Times

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