Top Prescribed Perspectives Reads for August

The top three Prescribed Perspectives articles most read by health systems in August.

By McKesson Health Systems Editorial Team

Date

September 09, 2026

Read Time

2 minutes

Our most-read content by health system teams in August 2026 highlighted topics in pharmacy operations, supply chain management, and patient access. From understanding the benefits and challenges of specialty distribution models to navigating DSCSA requirements, these stories resonated most with readers.

Top Stories for August

Benefits and Challenges of White, Brown, Clear, and Gold Bagging

This Q&A with an expert differentiates between white, brown, clear, and gold bagging, and explores the overall challenges and impact of each on both the health system and its patients.

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Benefits and Challenges of White, Brown, Clear, and Gold Bagging

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McKesson Opens Its Most Advanced Healthcare Distribution Center in Ohio

Learn more about McKesson’s state-of-the-art pharmaceutical distribution center in Jeffersonville, Ohio between Cincinnati and Columbus. The center distributes pharmaceutical, over the counter and home healthcare products as well as consumer packaged goods across Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia.

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McKesson Opens Its Most Advanced Healthcare Distribution Center in Ohio

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Enhancing the Ordering and Returns Process to Meet DSCSA Requirements

The Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) is a US federal law that establishes requirements for the secure and traceable distribution of prescription drugs. McKesson Connect, our online pharmaceutical ordering platform, provides customers with access to DSCSA transactional information data during the order Receiving & Return process for product verification, identification, and traceability.

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Enhancing the Ordering and Returns Process to Meet DSCSA Requirements

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Brittany Ulrich, PharmD, CSP, BCBBS, examines how limited distribution drugs and payer requirements push specialty prescriptions outside the organization, eroding visibility into patient outcomes, and how Biologics by McKesson helps health systems expect more when it comes to maintaining care continuity.

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Case Study: How McKesson’s Winter-Storm Playbook Kept Specialty Drugs Moving

Expect more for the business of pharmacy with a pressure-tested, multi-layered business continuity strategy.

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What You Should Know About the CMS Proposed 340B Payment Change

Dr. Andrew Wilson, B.S., Pharm.D., FASHP, reflects on the proposed CY 2027 OPPS rule for several outpatient drugs purchased through the 340B program, and the next phase of specialty drug margin management for the business of pharmacy.

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Upcoming Event: inSPire 2026

Connect with McKesson at inSPire to help shape the future of specialty pharmacy

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Where Does Your Health System Fall on the Specialty and Infusion Growth Journey?

With our assessment, benchmark your progress across the specialty and infusion journey to achieve more for the business of pharmacy.

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Event Recap: 2026 340B Coalition Summer Conference Highlights

At this year's event, our experts engaged with health system leaders to better understand the priorities, challenges, and opportunities shaping the future of 340B.

Top Prescribed Perspectives Reads for August

Top Stories for August

Benefits and Challenges of White, Brown, Clear, and Gold Bagging

McKesson Opens Its Most Advanced Healthcare Distribution Center in Ohio

Enhancing the Ordering and Returns Process to Meet DSCSA Requirements

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