The Star Health blog
Practical guides for med spas and medical practices on running a pharmacy program: opening an account, ordering and receiving, and vetting vendors.
· Regulatory basics
503A vs 503B: A Med Spa Owner's Guide to Pharmacy Relationships
What 503A pharmacies and 503B outsourcing facilities are, how ordering differs for a med spa, and the questions to ask before you choose a pharmacy relationship.
Read the article· Getting started
Opening a Clinic Account With a Pharmacy Program: Documents to Prepare
What to gather before you apply: clinic details, prescriber license and NPI, supporting documents, internal roles, and how to keep the account current after it opens.
Read the article· Ordering and receiving
Lead Times, Shipping and Cold-Chain Receiving: A Guide for Clinics
What slows a pharmacy order down, how to plan an ordering calendar, how cold-chain packaging works, and a receiving checklist your front desk can follow.
Read the article· Vendor management
A Vendor Checklist for Med Spas Adding a Pharmacy Program
Ten groups of questions to ask any pharmacy program, from licensing and prescriber checks to pricing, records, recalls and rep conduct, plus how to score the answers.
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These articles are general business information for licensed practices. They are not medical, legal or regulatory advice.