The Path Forward: Navigating the DSCSA Stabilization Policy

In part 3 of our interview with Walgreens Chief Pharmacy Officer Rick Gates, he explores the future of pharmacy practices and how modern use of technologies like AI are becoming commonplace.

This episode explores how pharmacists can navigate their careers with clarity and purpose by grounding themselves in their professional oath, organizational mission, and core values.

Taylor Watterson, PharmD, PhD, discusses how pharmacy technician burnout can impact pharmacy operations.

With the emergence of increased GLP-1 use and alternative PBM models, Morgan Lee, PhD, MPH, CPH, and Scott Halperin, PharmD, joined Drug Topics to discuss current trends in drug benefit design.

Rick Gates, chief pharmacy officer at Walgreens and chairman of the National Association of Chain Drug Stores, discussed the current status of retail pharmacies and the way they are reimbursed.

Pharmacy technicians must be recognized and empowered as essential, long-term professionals to improve workplace well-being, patient care, and pharmacy success.