Future of Pharmacy

Thrifty White’s experiences provide practical lessons from designing, training, and standardizing a full-system model.

Managing high-cost oncology therapies requires extensive cross-functional coordination, with pharmacists playing a central role.

Regulators should engage peptides through science-driven, pharmacy-centered oversight.

Canada’s experience demonstrates the risks of sidelining pharmacy in medical cannabis policy.

TrumpRx offers select branded drugs at cash prices outside insurance, requiring pharmacists to guide patients on cost comparisons, coverage limitations, and safe medication management, according to Ronna Hauser, PharmD.

Anne Cassity details the National Community Pharmacists Association's (NCPA's) next pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) reform priorities, focusing on fair pharmacy reimbursement and congressional scrutiny of health care consolidation and vertical integration.

This century has seen a dramatic shortage of pharmacists, then a dramatic pullback, and now a selective shortage. Will artificial intelligence tip the scale? If so, in which direction(s) and which settings of care?

Anne Cassity explains how Medicare Part D’s move to flat PBM service fees in 2028 may reduce incentives for high-cost formulary placement and support more cost-conscious medication decisions.

With user expectations changing and the need to support patients throughout their entire treatment journey, growing technology-enabled communication allows pharmacists to build stronger relationships and go beyond prescription fill.

Anne Cassity of the NCPA outlines the historic passage of federal pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) reform and explains how new Medicare Part D contracting standards could reshape reimbursement and oversight for community pharmacies.

Legislation targeting the practices of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) was passed by Congress and signed by the president, with the goal of greater transparency and increased pharmacy access.

Hospital pharmacies enhance efficiency and reduce waste through innovative medication management and RFID technology, ensuring optimal patient care and safety.

Pharmacists enhance health care delivery by managing medication refills, addressing drug shortages, and supporting chronic disease management.

Pharmacists play a vital role in mental health care, enhancing treatment continuity and bridging gaps between mental and physical health for patients with serious mental illness.

AI enhances 340B program management by optimizing data analysis, improving accuracy, and streamlining operations for better patient care and compliance.

Pharmacists enhance community health through outreach programs, offering vaccinations, health screenings, and education to improve access and trust in health care.

Toothpaste tablets revolutionize oral care with eco-friendly, convenient options, while pharmacists guide consumers in making informed choices for dental health.

Pharmacists play a vital role in the safe integration of psychedelics into healthcare, addressing ethical concerns and ensuring equitable access to treatments.

IV compounding robotics and next-generation dispensing technology enhance pharmacy workflows, boost staff engagement, and improve patient care outcomes.

Pharmacists play a vital role in modern clinical trials, enhancing patient safety and trial efficiency through drug management and protocol development.

Pharmacy leaders at ASHP Midyear 2025 highlight urgent concerns about future uncertainties and preparedness for crises impacting health systems and patient care.

Allegheny General Hospital enhances pharmacy operations through centralized, robotics-enabled IV compounding, boosting efficiency and patient care.

Pharmacists explore AI's transformative potential, evaluating its applications and ensuring ethical integration to enhance patient care and pharmacy operations.