Methodology. Long Term Care Consultant Pharmacy Present and Future Practice . The advances in technology of all kinds, and their impact on the profession, are a serious concern. "We feel that transformational change in the profession of pharmacy is essential in all practice settings including community, hospital, primary care or other organizations." This sector of the profession will be impacted by mail order and online pharmacies, as well as the expanding role of pharmacy technicians. With advances in artificial intelligence and ‘fuzzy’ logic (an approach to computing based on ‘degrees of truth’), and in logistics and supply (e.g. There are more options than ever before as jobs have expanded into new areas (see “Pharmacy Job Trends: Adapting to Today’s Market” in Pharmacy Times June 2010). Watch video on YouTube For example, in the future, dispensing medication may not be a significant component of on-site pharmacy services, the authors write. This may well be because, unfortunately, some senior pharmacists have a rather negative attitude towards developing the future role of technicians. There has been much debate following the publication of the recent discussion documents on the future of pharmacy. The number of retail pharmacists is projected to drop from about 183,000 to 174,000, a decline of 9,000, or 5 percent. Please be aware that if you continue without changing your cookie settings, you consent to this. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a proposed rule during the first week of October 2011 that had major implications for Long Term Care (LTC) consultant pharmacists and pharmacies. Over the past 7 years, the Pharmacy Forecast has provided insight into emerging trends and phenomena that have impacted the practice of pharmacy and the health of patients in health systems. PSA has called for transformational change in the pharmacy profession within five years. Some of the cookies we use are essential for parts of the website to operate. Historically, the profession of pharmacy has grown rapidly as new ways to deliver patient care and medication management have evolved. One aspect that appears to have been relatively neglected in any of the discussions is the potential role of pharmacy technicians. So to answer the question I asked in the headline, yes, clinical pharmacy is the future of our profession, and it will happen in a wide range of practice settings. 3 Pharmacy in the 21st century: Enhancing the impact of the profession of pharmacy on people’s lives in the context of health care trends, evidence and policies EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The use of medications continues to be essential as a means to maintain and improve health. So what could that future state look like? DRG uses cookies to improve your experience on this website. The future of pharmacy has been an ongoing discussion for some years. 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