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Dave’s Pharmacy in Alliance, Nebraska, was named the Pharmacy of the Year for cutting-edge patient care.

Independent pharmacy owners Raj Chhadua and Marc Ost are turning to AI-powered tools to streamline operations, improve efficiency, and enhance patient engagement—without sacrificing the personal touch.

From vaccine drives and prescriber dinners to YouTube education and automated workflows, these pharmacy owners are finding innovative, hands-on ways to expand services, boost revenue, and stay connected to the communities they serve.

Laura R. Bobolts, PharmD, BCOP, shares actionable strategies for oncology pharmacists to navigate biosimilar and 505(b)(2) drug implementation, manage payer and formulary complexities, and optimize cost-effective care delivery across oncology service lines.

Keri Bates, PharmD, shares how the nomination validates years of hard work, highlights the deep relationships built with the community, and inspires continued growth and innovation.

Pharmacy-based clinical services demonstrate both public health impact and financial sustainability.

Innovative pharmacist-led care models—from tech-enabled Afib screenings and HPV immunizations to Medicare-supported diabetes prevention—demonstrate how pharmacies are redefining their role in team-based clinical care.

Empowering pharmacy technicians enhances team efficiency, improves patient care, and fosters a positive work culture, driving pharmacy success in a competitive landscape.

Dalpiciclib combined with endocrine therapy significantly enhances progression-free survival in HR+/HER2– breast cancer, as shown in the DAWNA-A trial.

The long-term outcomes from the CARTITUDE-1 trial in multiple myeloma and durable complete response data from the STARGLO trial in diffuse large B-cell lymphoma can be significant for these disease states.

Bates' insights offer a roadmap for creating a sustainable pharmacy workforce while strengthening patient care and operational efficiency.

Annie Eisenbeis, PharmD, MBA, showcased how Missouri’s Pharmacy Vaccine Gap Closure Program is transforming pharmacy-based immunization services through scalable workflows, team training, and a redefined role for pharmacy technicians as community health workers.

Lara Zakaria, PharmD, introduced the topic of pharmaconutrition, urging pharmacists to integrate food, lifestyle, and gut health into patient care through evidence-based, practical interventions.

Kirollos S. Hanna, PharmD, BCPS, BCOP, FACCC, FAPO, discusses how oncology pharmacists can lead value-based care efforts under the Enhanced Oncology Model (EOM) by improving care coordination, managing costs, aligning with performance metrics, and leveraging clinical data systems to enhance patient outcomes.

Kirollos S. Hanna, PharmD, BCPS, BCOP, FACCC, FAPO, discusses the value of the 2025 ATOPP Summit in advancing oncology pharmacy through collaboration, innovation, and actionable strategies aligned with evolving value-based care models.

The 2025 National Lipid Association (NLA) Scientific Sessions highlighted a strategic shift toward early, aggressive cardiometabolic intervention, underscoring the vital role of pharmacists in implementing emerging therapies and optimizing cardiovascular risk reduction.

Packed with CE sessions, interactive learning, expert insights, and a vibrant expo floor, McKesson ideaShare 2025 aims to equip independent pharmacists with the tools and strategies to elevate patient care and drive pharmacy innovation.

The conference offers immersive, peer-driven education tracks designed to help independent pharmacies innovate, adapt, and thrive in a changing health care landscape.

Real-world data show that patients switching from Humira to biosimilars Hadlima and Hyrimoz achieve similar outcomes without hospitalization.

Obecabtagene autoleucel shows promising efficacy and safety in treating relapsed/refractory B-ALL, benefiting patients of all ages, including older adults.

Christopher Danes, PhD, discusses how discrete choice experiment data reveal key differences in patient and caregiver treatment preferences for ALK-positive (ALK+) non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and how pharmacists can use these insights to guide shared decision-making, optimize supportive care, and personalize adherence strategies.

Gayathri Namasivayam, PhD, discusses how large language models are being used to extract structured oncology data from unstructured electronic health records to improve clinical efficiency, support real-world evidence generation, and enhance oncology pharmacy workflows.

Pharmacy experts share the benefits of the annual Oncology Pharmacists Connect meeting.

Combining benmelstobart and anlotinib shows promise for patients with squamous non-small cell lung cancer.

Kevin Chen, PharmD, MS, BCOP, CPP, highlighted key thoracic cancer advances from the 2025 ASCO Annual Meeting.