The future of pharmacy is here; will you evolve with it? We’re moving toward a model where pharmacists aren’t just medication experts, but fully integrated, front-line clinicians managing a wide range of conditions. And as that future unfolds, tools like MAPflow won’t just be “nice to have.” They’ll become essential to practicing effectively, efficiently, and and at your full scope while demonstrating clear value to patients, payers, and regulators. Our CEO Dr.Nardine Nakhla sat down to share her thoughts on what the future holds, and how pharmacies can stay competitive in Canada's expanding clinical market. Discover what's next for pharmacy: https://lnkd.in/d87tsFgc

Big news for UK pharmacy today - the new Hub & Spoke legislation has passed. We’re working with forward-thinking community pharmacies to shape our service as a nationwide MDS pouching hub. This means community pharmacies can outsource their compliance aids dispensing to us - providing a safe, simple and commercially viable way to continue offering MDS to patients. This is more than efficiency. It’s about:  ✅ Freeing your team from hours of repetitive work  ✅ Reducing costs without compromising patient care  ✅ Delivering safer, more accurate MDS at scale  ✅ Releasing capacity for Pharmacy First and clinical services Dispensing is changing - will you be part of shaping the future of MDS? Get in touch to arrange a call, visit our Bristol hub, or join one of our upcoming roundtables. Find out more https://lnkd.in/eQKsvDhR

Just Released 🎉 the September 2025 update to our Pharmacy Services & Remuneration Report is now live! https://lnkd.in/gYCXEYPm Exclusive to our Members & Partners this comprehensive report includes: 🔷 A nationwide snapshot of all publicly reimbursable community pharmacy services 🔷 Insights into evolving remuneration models 🔷 Trends shaping pharmacy-based patient care Enjoy and let us know what you think! #PharmacyStrong #PharmacyFunding #PharmacyServices

🏥As reimbursement rates decline, hospitals are facing a widening gap between costs and care. Integrating a specialty pharmacy can: 📈Generate new and sustainable revenue 💊Improve medication access for your patients ✅Enhance continuity of care and improve outcomes In the clip below, Richard Lehmuth shares his perspective on how diversifying your revenue streams will allow you to reinvest in your providers and other services. If you're interested in learning how a specialty pharmacy could help your hospital, visit us at https://lnkd.in/ggYRegdr

Kyle Cromey shares his journey from community pharmacy to Chief Pharmacy Information Officer, reflecting on how clinical insight and digital innovation can work together to improve patient safety and system design. His blog highlights key moments in digital pharmacy, from joining one of the UK’s first nationwide distance selling pharmacy operations to leading a Electronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration team at Bolton NHS Foundation Trust. Read the blog: https://bit.ly/3KIg9Kt Earlier today, we launched our Digital Innovation and Education Roundtable Report. Find out more: https://bit.ly/42Ux2Yv

It’s Pharmacy Week, a great time to celebrate the pharmacies that act as trusted healthcare partners, small businesses, and community anchors. If you want to support independent pharmacies, here are a few concrete ways to make a difference. 💠 Choose local first. Fill your prescriptions at independent pharmacies when possible. Every prescription counts. 💠 Share your experience. Leave reviews, post about the exceptional care you receive, or simply tell a friend. Word-of-mouth goes a long way. 💠 Advocate for fair policies. Encourage your elected officials to support PBM reform that gives independent pharmacies a fair chance to compete. 💠 Engage with your pharmacy team. Ask questions, listen to their advice, and build a relationship. It strengthens that pharmacy-patient bond. The bottom line is this: Independent pharmacies thrive when communities recognize their value and choose to support them in tangible ways.

The Joint Commission of Pharmacy Practitioners (JCPP),a forum of thirteen national pharmacy organizations that addresses topics impacting the profession of pharmacy, met on September 30, 2025, in Alexandria, Virginia, for its annual fall meeting.  Meeting participants included the chief executive officers, presidential officers and senior staff from JCPP member organizations, and representatives from observer organizations. ACPE President, Kim Croley, and ACPE Executive Director, Jan Engle, represented ACPE. During this meeting, JCPP focused on building consensus to advance pharmacists’ patient care roles and tackle evolving workforce, business, and health plan challenges in pharmacy.

Leslie Hurst, PharmD, MBA, BCACP, Associate Vice President of Specialty Pharmacy & PBM Strategy, Baptist Health System KY & IN Contributed an article "Transforming Specialty Pharmacy: Strategic Leadership for Value-Based, Patient-Centered Care" "Integrated specialty pharmacy and medication fulfillment software with full EHR visibility provide a foundation for safe, efficient, and high-quality care" says Leslie Hurst Read More : https://lnkd.in/gGYZcUDD #PharmacyLeadership #SpecialtyPharmacy #HealthEquity #PatientCare #MedicationAdherence #PharmacyInnovation #HealthcareStrategy #ClinicalOutcomes #CostTransparency #PharmacyBenefits #PharmacistRole #CommunityOutreach #PatientSupport #OperationalExcellence #FormularyStrategy #TeamCollaboration #ContinuousLearning

As we look to the future, we can expect training and education standards, regulatory frameworks, and technology infrastructure to evolve in support of this shift. But here’s the reality: with each layer of expansion, the demands on pharmacists and their teams will grow. That means more conditions to assess, more documentation to complete, more billing codes to remember, more follow-up to track — all while staying fully compliant with other regulatory requirements and maintaining the highest standard of patient care. Frankly, doing all of that without the right tools will be nearly impossible if you want to remain competitive and relevant in the next era of pharmacy practice. Read the blog, authored by our CEO Dr. Nardine Nakhla, to learn how you can future-proof your pharmacy practice: https://lnkd.in/d87tsFgc

On day 2 of the IPA Member Summit next Wednesday, we have two standout panels that will showcase pharmacists making a real difference in their communities and leading the way in Full Scope of Practice. These sessions offer real-life examples and insights into creating community connections and clinical excellence from pharmacists committed to shaping a stronger, healthier future for their communities. 🩵 Panel 1: Making a Difference in the Community Hosted by Steven Kastrinakis, this session brings together inspiring IPA member pharmacists who are creating meaningful change every day: • Jack Buckley – Flannery’s Pharmacy & Life Pharmacy Forbes • Melinda Dalton – Flynn’s Beach Pharmacy & Lord Street Pharmacy • Chelsea Felkai – My Village Pharmacy • Michael Troy – Southside Pharmacy (South Grafton) 💙 Panel 2: Care that Counts – Local Needs, Real Results Facilitated by Kos Sclavos AM, this panel explores what Full Scope of Practice looks like in action — and how local pharmacies are delivering accessible, advanced care: • Ben Wishaw – Twin Waters Pharmacy • Felicity Roberts – Narromine Pharmacy • Keely Paul – National Professional Services Manager, IPA • Tracy Alexakis (Minett) – Chemist Discount Centre Bass Hill, Chester Hill & Oran Park #IPAMemberSummit #HereForGood #CommunityPharmacy #FullScope #IndependentPharmacy #Pharmacists