January 12 is National Pharmacist Day, and the perfect time to give these dedicated medical professionals a shout-out. Use #NationalPharmacistDay and post a photo and kind words about your favorite pharmacist or pharmacy to show your appreciation.

Big Data, smart-home technologies, and telemedicine are converging to provide more accessible, intelligent healthcare that promises better patient outcomes. Innovations fueled by health-related data collected through wearables like smartwatches and remote patient monitoring translate into trillions of data points—Big Data, through analysis, can identify trends that provide medical and pharmaceutical companies information for developing solutions.

A few days ago, Jamie Preston, the host of the LTC University Podcast, sat down with Dr. Sharon Jones, the manager of SC Home RX, to talk about how the pharmacy simplifies medication management for their patients.

Life is busy; why wait for your prescriptions when they can be delivered right to your door? Simplifying pharmacy services through the successful implementation of technology and automation is one of the main goals of SC Home Rx.

SC Home Rx (SCHRx) is currently in the training phase of implementing its new automated medication dispensing system from Synergy Medical.

Ask any Doctor or Nurse Practitioner who provides care for older adults, and they will tell you the number one reason patients get into trouble is through medication non-adherence. Taking multiple medications, each with different dosing requirements, is daunting for anyone and especially challenging for seniors.

Getting prescriptions filled should not be complicated or inconvenient; SC Home Rx simplifies medication management through its patient-centric approach. With over 20 years of experience in pharmacy serving individuals, assisted living communities, and nursing facilities, SC Home Rx has the expertise and systems to deliver exceptional customer service.