In this article, we cover emerging trends in long-term care (LTC) pharmacies for 2024, including increased use of automation, exploration of artificial intelligence, expansion of pharmacist roles, emphasis on medication management, adaptation to regulatory changes, and a focus on LTC services at home.

Generic drugs used to be simple, right? You had a brand name drug, and a handful of generic equivalents - all of which could be substituted for the brand name product. Simple.

Turns out it’s not so simple.

The long-term care (LTC) industry is growing rapidly, and it’s not expected to slow down in the near future. In fact, quite the opposite.

Innovation drives change and progress, especially when applied strategically to business operations. In particular, technological advancements are transforming long-term care (LTC) pharmacies. Just look at how pharmacy automation has transformed LTC pharmacy operations. Filling prescriptions is more accurate and safer than ever due to automated systems eliminating human error and streamlining workflows.

The Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) maintains a database called the Exempt Prescription Products List (often referred to as the Exempt List), according to the Code of Federal Regulations Title 21, Part 1308, Exempt Chemical Preparations. The Exempt List is a catalogue of products that…

During this year’s 11th Annual FrameworkLTC User Conference we were…