Future of Pharmacy

Walgreens pilots hybrid pharmacists—4 days in-store, 1 day remote—seeking less burnout and more steady staffing.

AI is not “future state” anymore. It’s current state. Better get on board.

Pharmacies tackle drug pollution with take-back programs, smarter packaging, less paper, and responsible prescribing to protect water and wildlife.

A unified specialty pharmacy platform replaces fragmented tools, streamlines access, boosts reimbursement clarity, and supports advanced therapies.

Pharmacists reshape care, from maternal medication safety to sustainability, cutting waste and improving public health across communities.

AI is reshaping pharmacy, from catching dangerous drug interactions to personalizing chemotherapy dosing.

The National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) opens the door to the Occupational English Test (OET) as an alternative English exam for foreign pharmacy graduate certification.

Pulse by NABP is revolutionizing drug supply chain oversight and patient safety.

Experts from NABP and the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy explain how Pulse by NABP equips pharmacists and regulators with real-time drug supply chain verification tools.

Learn how NABP’s FPGEC verifies foreign pharmacists and why TOEFL English proficiency standards remain central to US patient safety.

Independent pharmacies produce some of health care’s most valuable data, yet much of the profit and power they create bypasses the pharmacies entirely.

Clinical pharmacists reshape PBMs with medication optimization, cutting drug spend and improving outcomes through smarter, safer prescribing.

Nutrition coaching and pharmacist support boost medication adherence, tackle access barriers, and strengthen chronic disease routines.

This week's episode covers the court ruling halting RFK Jr.'s childhood vaccine schedule changes, the FDA's RSV vaccine approval for adults aged 18–49, pharmacist-led GLP-1 optimization strategies, and new gabapentin data in SUD treatment settings.

A timely pharmacist referral and collaborative care approach can set off a chain of positive lifestyle changes.

Pharmacists play a pivotal role in helping patients align healthy nutritional habits with consistent medication adherence to improve long-term chronic disease outcomes.

Tabitha Peterson, PharmD, discusses how teamwork, strategy, and antidoping expertise sharpen patient care and athlete safety.

Ronna Hauser breaks down findings showing that delayed manufacturer refunds under the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program are forcing retail pharmacies to minimize high-dollar drug inventory and dip into savings to stay afloat.

NCPA President Kristen Riddle recaps the organization's Multiple Locations Conference.

Health systems coordinate pharmacy, payers, clinicians, labs, and electronic health record (EHR) teams to deliver ultra-high-cost gene therapies.

LeAnne Kennedy, PharmD, BCOP, CPP, FHOPA, FASTCT, discusses the importance of advocacy for oncology pharmacists in both patient care and professional recognition. She highlights practical ways pharmacists can advocate—such as refining an elevator pitch, participating in virtual Hill Days, and partnering with professional organizations such as ASHP and HOPA.

Early electronic health record (EHR) collaboration, scalable clinical infrastructure, and payer strategy planning are essential for pharmacists as cell and gene therapies expand across disease states.

A practical look at redesigning tasks and integrating artificial intelligence to improve efficiency and patient outcomes