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The People Behind Every Medication Pass 

Why understanding the realities of direct support is essential to providing better pharmacy support  By Kristi Torres, PharmD, Vice President of Account Management, Tarrytown Expocare Pharmacy  A direct support professional noticed something had changed.  After an individual began taking a new medication, the DSP observed a change in their behavior. Because she knew the individual well, she recognized that […]

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What Is a Speciality Pharmacy?​ How It Supports Complex Care Environments

A specialty pharmacy is a type of pharmacy that supports patients managing complex, chronic, or high-risk health conditions. Unlike traditional retail pharmacies, specialty pharmacies provide more than medication dispensing. They help coordinate treatment, monitor therapies, support adherence, and guide patients and caregivers through complicated medication regimens. These services are often essential for individuals living with

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Improve Medication Accuracy | Behavioral Health Pharmacy

How the Right Behavioral Health Pharmacy Improves Medication Accuracy and Resident Outcomes Medication management in behavioral health settings is uniquely complex. Residents often rely on multiple psychiatric and medical medications, with frequent adjustments based on changing symptoms, behaviors, and treatment plans. This level of complexity increases the risk of errors, particularly when processes rely on

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ICF Pharmacy vs Traditional Pharmacy: What Care Providers Need to Know

Medication management in Intermediate Care Facilities (ICFs) is far more complex than in many other healthcare environments. Individuals receiving care often have multiple chronic conditions, behavioral health needs, and extensive medication regimens that require close monitoring, coordination, and documentation. As a result, pharmacies serving ICFs must support not only medication dispensing but also compliance, communication,

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How Ray Graham Association Simplified Medication Management with a Responsive IDD Pharmacy Partner

For provider organizations serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), pharmacy isn’t just about dispensing medications—it’s about having a trusted partner who is responsive, reliable, and understands the unique complexities of IDD care. For the team at Ray Graham Association, challenges like after-hours medication needs, billing issues, limited visibility into prescription status, and time-consuming

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Intermediate Care Facilities Should Partner with an IDD Pharmacy

Why Partnering With an IDD Pharmacy Improves Medication Safety in Intermediate Care Facilities Medication management in intermediate care facilities is rarely straightforward, especially when supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Many residents require multiple daily medications, behavioral health therapies, chronic condition management, and ongoing coordination between physicians, caregivers, nurses, and specialists. Even small

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4 Ways an IDD Specialty Pharmacy​ Reduces Medication Errors in Group Homes and Care Facilities

Medication management in IDD group homes and care facilities is inherently complex, and the stakes are high. Staff are often responsible for administering medications to multiple residents, each with unique and sometimes intricate regimens. With frequent medication changes, behavioral health considerations, and varying levels of clinical training, it becomes clear how challenging it is to

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eMAR Software vs. Paper MARs in Long-Term Care

Medication Administration Records (MARs) are a foundational part of care delivery in long-term care settings. They serve as the official record of every medication administered, including what was given, when, and by whom. They play a critical role in ensuring accuracy, compliance, and continuity of care. Yet, despite their importance, many organizations still rely on

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Scaling Personal Care for Individuals With IDD With Tarrytown Expocare

Growth is a clear indicator that your organization is making an impact, but it also brings new layers of complexity. As you expand to serve more individuals with IDD across additional homes, programs, and locations, the operational demands increase just as quickly. More residents, more staff, and more moving parts inevitably introduce greater variability, making

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How a Long Term Care Pharmacy for IDD Helps Providers Reduce Administrative Burden

For providers supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), medication management is one of the most time-consuming and complex operational responsibilities. Teams are often buried in administrative tasks like managing MAR documentation, tracking refills, coordinating with multiple prescribers and pharmacies, and ensuring ongoing compliance. Much of this work is still handled through manual processes,

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Tarrytown Expocare Pharmacy Enters Ohio Market with Acquisition of Embrace Healthcare 

AUSTIN, Texas-Apr 23, 2026– Tarrytown Expocare Pharmacy, a long-term care pharmacy exclusively focused on serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and behavioral health needs, today announced the acquisition of Embrace Healthcare, a closed-door long-term care pharmacy serving IDD providers in Ohio.  The acquisition marks an important step in Tarrytown’s continued national growth and establishes the company’s first physical pharmacy presence

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Why Providers Choose an IDD-Focused Pharmacy 

By Erin Sullivan, Vice President of Marketing  For many Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) providers, pharmacy partnerships start simple—but quickly become complex as organizations scale.  What works for a single location often breaks down across multiple sites, higher-acuity populations, and stricter compliance requirements.  At scale, providers don’t just need a pharmacy—they need an IDD-focused pharmacy partner built for their

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