Pharmacy Times January 17, 2025
Key Takeaways
- Pharmacies are evolving into health hubs, focusing on preventive care and chronic disease management due to declining dispensing revenue.
- Expanded services include medication therapy management, immunizations, and telepharmacy, enhancing patient care and accessibility.
- Regulatory and reimbursement challenges require advocacy for policy changes and demonstrating the value of pharmacy services.
- Future pharmacies may offer mental health support and utilize technology like telehealth and remote monitoring for comprehensive care.
Pharmacies are increasingly viewed as wellness hubs and community health partners.
Pharmacies have long been a cornerstone of patient care, with dispensing medications as their primary focus. However, the health care landscape is rapidly evolving and pharmacies are increasingly facing new challenges that threaten the traditional dispensing-centered model. The...