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PTMReview January/February 2026 Issue

In the January/February 2026 of PTMReview, how to future-proof your pharmacy systems. Learn about cloud software for multi-location teams, automation’s role in patient care, and insights from NCPA’s Pharmacist of the Year. Plus, catch digital health highlights from CES 2026.

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11 Mar 2026 — 2 min read

In this edition of Pharmacy Technology & Management Review...

As the pharmacy landscape continues to shift, this issue serves as your roadmap through the innovations and efficiencies defining our industry today. From the strategic optimization of pharmacy management systems to the expansion of clinical roles, we take a look at how pharmacy owners can leverage assets for sustainable success.

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Inside This Issue...

Activating And Future-Proofing Your Pharmacy Management System: Explore how to transform your software from a simple dispensing tool into a driver of sustainable success through intentional planning.

Cloud Software Advantages: We examine the specific benefits of cloud-based platforms for multi-location pharmacy operations.

Redefining Patient Care: Learn from Brittany Sanders, the 2025 NCPA Willard B. Simmons Independent Pharmacist of the Year, on her philosophy for better patient outcomes at The Pharmacy at Wellington.

Automation and Staff Redirection: Jacqueline Maitland of SoftWriters discusses how sophisticated management resources drive efficiency and allow staff to focus on patient care.

Expanding Technician Skills: In the final installment of our series, we look at case studies on how elevating technician skill sets and scope of practice unlocks new operational efficiencies.

Departments And Columns:

Publisher’s Window: The intersection of the job market and AI.

Technology Corner: Discover the top digital health devices making waves at CES 2026.

Viewpoints: An analysis of the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program and what comes next.

Catalyst Corner: Insight into how pharmacy services continue to adapt during turbulent times.

Conference Circuit: Highlights from the American Society for Automation in Pharmacy (ASAP) 2026 Annual Conference.

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FDA Moves to Standardize National Drug Code (NDC) with New 12-Digit Format

News | The FDA is moving to a standard 12-digit NDC format. This shift aims to modernize drug listings and reduce medication errors, requiring significant updates to pharmacy management systems nationwide.

Medical Billing Driving the Future of Pharmacy

Clinical pharmacist Jennifer Griffin explains how Harps Food Stores successfully implements medical billing for clinical services, highlighting revenue cycle management, CPT codes, and workflow delegation.

Get Ready for MHA Connect: SoftWriters among Speakers, Exhibitors at Reimagined Event

Join SoftWriters at MHA Connect 2026 in Orlando, March 16–18! Visit booth #621 for FrameworkLTC® demos and catch CEO Scott Beatty and VP Danielle Greer discussing AI and the future of LTC pharmacy. Discover how our technology strengthens operations and improves resident outcomes.

Have You Put "Toes in the Water" for Your Med Sync Program?

Wondering what the excitement is about, when you have felt disruption, confusion, and frustration every day trying to get your team to implement the medication synchronization (med sync) workflow model? If this is your experience, then know that you are on the right path!