Tag: therapeutic interchange

3 Feb 2026

Retail vs Hospital Pharmacy: Key Differences in Medication Substitution Practices

Retail and hospital pharmacies handle medication substitution in fundamentally different ways - one driven by cost and convenience, the other by clinical safety and coordination. Understanding these differences is key to safe, effective patient care.

17 Dec 2025

Pharmacist Substitution Authority: Understanding Scope of Practice in the U.S.

Pharmacist substitution authority lets pharmacists change or prescribe medications under state laws. From generic swaps to independent prescribing, this expanded role improves access-especially where doctors are scarce. Learn how it works, where it’s allowed, and why reimbursement remains the biggest barrier.