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• FDA doubles down: Tirzepatide is off shortage

  ...but that doesn't mean the issue is completely settled. read more →

• A couple of state updates

  Good news from Alabama, but a problem in Massachusetts read more →

• Defending GLP-1 compounding

  The latest letters APC's been sending to oppose efforts to restrict compounding read more →

• Thumbs-up for FDA crackdown

  APC was thrilled when the FDA announced it was taking action against illegal online businesses claiming to sell “research-grade” compounds. read more →

• A PANS/PANDAS explainer

  For your patients: Information about a couple of underdiagnosed pediatric mental health conditions read more →

• What, a year?

  In the final board chair column of the year, here are our top 7 accomplishments in 2024. read more →

• “Simply not a rational approach to regulating an industry”

  This week APC offered its final (and pointed) suggestions to the California Board of Pharmacy on their proposed significant – and we would say unjustified – changes to their compounding regulations. read more →

• Get a cease and desist letter from Verrica?

  APC has heard reports from several pharmacies that have received them — here's what to know. read more →

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A new benefit for APC’s Pharmacy/Facility Members: They may be able to cut their credit card processing fees to just 2.5%–2.8%. Yes, you read that right: It could save members a lot.

(At this point, we’re confident that the savings will be available to at least half of our PFMs, and we expect all PFMs to qualify in the next few months.)

APC has finalized agreements with several companies, including WorldPay, Cashier Live, and HealNow, to get those low rates for members. But, like compounded medication, there’s no one size fits all. Which plan will best fit your business will depend on a lot of factors, including your pharmacy software and point of sale system. (We wish we could create a simple flowchart to help you choose, but there are just too many variables.)

And that’s why we’ve partnered with the Processing Brokerage. They’re the folks who will — at no cost to you — help determine the right plan for your business so you can get that lower processing fee. Even better, the Processing Brokerage will stick with you as a consultant (again, it’s free for PFMs) to make sure that you keep getting the best rate.

The first step is simple: Set up a chat with APC’s Jason Dunn. He’ll talk about your options, then connect you with the Processing Brokerage. If you like what they can do, great. If not, there’s obviously no obligation — you’re just talking. (And oh, yeah, did we mention you gotta be a PFM to play?)

Start by filling out a quick contact form to give Jason your basic info (click here). Then work out a time to chat and see what your options are. Quick, easy, simple.