McKesson ideaShare 2025 Set to Empower Pharmacy Professionals in Nashville

McKesson ideaShare 2025 is set to take place July 10 through 13 at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center in Nashville, Tennessee, offering an in-depth educational and networking experience for independent community pharmacists. This year’s conference promises a robust mix of continuing education (CE), hands-on learning, industry advocacy, and celebration.

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A highlight of the conference is its comprehensive CE program, featuring 32 sessions and offering up to 11 hours of credit. These sessions are structured around several key tracks, including pharmacy operations, clinical advancement, patient care services, and technology. Attendees can expect timely and practical presentations such as “Monitoring Marvels: The Versatility of [Continuous Glucose Monitors] Beyond Diabetes Management” and “Grand Ole Guidelines: A Practical Review of Immunization Schedules and Updates.” The CE offerings are designed for flexibility—no pre-registration is required, and attendance is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Main stage sessions will provide inspiration and strategic insights, beginning with a keynote by Rohit Bhargava, a bestselling author and innovation expert known for helping professionals anticipate and embrace change. Additional general sessions include a nationwide advocacy update detailing McKesson’s Amplify initiative, which supports pharmacy policy advancement across all 50 states. The conference will also spotlight standout achievements in pharmacy through the annual Health Mart Pharmacy of the Year award.

The expo floor will once again serve as a dynamic centerpiece of the conference. With access to vendors and product demonstrations, the exhibit hall will showcase new technologies, clinical tools, and merchandising solutions designed to enhance pharmacy operations.

Beyond CE and the expo, McKesson ideaShare 2025 will offer several interactive learning formats. Learning Labs and Pharma Talks are designed to encourage skill-building and in-depth discussion on business development, service implementation, and patient engagement. These sessions will foster practical knowledge-sharing among peers and subject matter experts alike.

Key themes for this year’s conference include professional empowerment through education, adoption of emerging pharmacy technologies, grassroots advocacy, and community building. With a strong emphasis on actionable insights and peer collaboration, McKesson ideaShare 2025 is positioned to be a milestone event for pharmacy professionals seeking to grow their businesses and expand patient care services.

Pharmacy Times will be on-site for the entire conference, providing real-time highlights and coverage. Stay tuned on pharmacytimes.com for articles and interviews with experts, including the following:

• In “Independent Pharmacy Meets AI: Stories of Innovation and Impact,” attendees can hear from their own peers about the use of AI in real-world settings to streamline workflows, improve pharmacy efficiency, and stay competitive in the changing pharmacy landscape.
• In “Test and Treat Service Models That Work: A Blueprint for Pharmacies,” an independent pharmacy owner will share their real test-and-treat model from implementation to daily operations, helping attendees design and implement their own test-and-treat services.
• In an exclusive interview with Pharmacy Times, Nancy Lyons, BSPharm, MBA, CDCES, vice president and chief pharmacy officer at Health Mart by McKesson, will discuss the critical role of diversified revenue streams for independent pharmacies, including point-of-care testing, immunizations, chronic care management, and more. Lyons will review strategies for integrating these services, navigating reimbursement, and future directions for patient care.

Stay tuned for this coverage and much more on pharmacytimes.com and Pharmacy Times’ social media channels.