MedEssist Insights & Updates

From Sore Throat to Swift Care: How Pharmacists Are Leading the Charge in Strep Testing and Treatment

It’s a familiar scene: a parent rushes in with a feverish child, or an adult arrives exhausted, clutching a sore throat. They’ve been unwell for days and quick care feels out of reach. Now imagine...

MedEssist Team

Nov 18, 2025

Businesses Everywhere Are Choosing Uber for Deliveries, Should your Pharmacy too?

With the rise of on-demand services, many businesses, from fast food restaurants to retail shops, are choosing delivery...

MedEssist Team

Oct 4, 2024

The Pros and Cons of IVR Phone Systems in Pharmacies

The pharmacy is a busy place. On average, the pharmacist’s workflow is interrupted at least once every 19 minutes1, and...

MedEssist Team

Aug 21, 2024

An Introduction to HIPAA and PIPEDA for Community Pharmacies

As pharmacists, we handle sensitive information about our patients on a daily basis in order to provide them with the...

MedEssist Team

Aug 7, 2024

Google - Your Pharmacy’s Digital Prescription for Virtual Success

While traditional methods, such as signage and word of mouth, remain relevant, they are often not enough to promote...

MedEssist Team

May 31, 2024

What to know about Florida’s plan to import prescription drugs for Canadian Pharmacists

You may have heard that the US FDA recently approved Florida to start importing prescription drugs from Canada. So you...

MedEssist Team

Mar 14, 2024

Pharmacy Appreciation Month: What’s it like being a Pharmacy Student at MedEssist

As Pharmacy Appreciation Month dawns upon us, it is a fitting time for the pharmacy students here at MedEssist to...

MedEssist Team

Feb 29, 2024

Is AI ready for use in the pharmacy? How a recent study challenged ChatGPT with real drug-information questions

Recently, ChatGPT has emerged as a phenomenon with the potential to change many industries. It is a tool seemingly...

MedEssist Team

Jan 17, 2024

How Much of a Difference Does Pharmacy Strep Throat Testing Make?

Sore throats are one of the most common complaints that patients have and many are prescribed antibiotics for suspected...

MedEssist Team

Dec 3, 2023

Elevate your Pharmacy Practice: The Power of Deprescribing

Are you searching for a way to distinguish your pharmacy practice and offer your patients something truly exceptional?...

MedEssist Team

Nov 2, 2023