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Pill-Icon Valley: The Effects of Technological Advancements on Community Pharmacy Practice
July 10 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Technological innovations are transforming community pharmacy practice. This session explores how technological advancements (i.e., AI, LLMs, wearable devices, etc.) can enhance workflows, optimize operations, and improve patient care. Gain practical strategies to integrate cutting-edge tools and address challenges, ensuring your practice stays ahead of the curve and continues to deliver efficient and impactful patient care.
Pharmacist Learning Objectives
1. Assess the impact of emerging technologies, including AI, on pharmacy operations and patient care.
2. Identify strategies to optimize workflow, inventory, and medication preparation using technology.
3. Develop effective prompts and integrate LLMs for pharmacy-specific tasks.
4. Address ethical concerns and barriers to adopting new technologies in community pharmacy.
5. Propose innovative applications of technology to enhance efficiency and patient outcomes.
Technician Learning Objectives
1. Assess the impact of emerging technologies, including AI, on pharmacy operations and patient care.
2. Identify strategies to optimize workflow, inventory, and medication preparation using technology.
3. Develop effective prompts and integrate LLMs for pharmacy-specific tasks.
4. Address ethical concerns and barriers to adopting new technologies in community pharmacy.
5. Propose innovative applications of technology to enhance efficiency and patient outcomes.
Meet Your Speaker
Sam Smith, PharmD, MBA
Independent Pharmacy Consultant
Dr. Samuel Smith is a graduate of Mercer University College of Pharmacy and holds an MBA from the Mercer Stetson-Hatcher School of Business. Throughout his academic career, he has been heavily involved in organizations focused on independent community pharmacy, including the AACP ACT Pharmacy Collaborative and the National Community Pharmacists Association. Dr. Smith is a strong advocate for the use of AI in healthcare, specifically focusing on how independent community pharmacies can leverage this technology to improve patient care and business outcomes. He enjoys teaching others about the practical applications of AI in pharmacy. Dr. Smith is a licensed pharmacist in Tennessee and a member of the National Community Pharmacists Association and the American Pharmacists Association.
Sam Smith has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.
Financial support for this course was provided through an educational grant from McKesson Health Mart.
Pharmacist Universal Activity Number (UAN): 0107-0000-25-096-L04-P
Technician Universal Activity Number (UAN): 0107-0000-25-096-L04-T
Application-based activity
CPE Redemption:
To obtain 1 contact hour of continuing pharmacy education credit (0.1 CEU), learners must participate in the course and complete the exam* and evaluation. Shortly after both the exam and evaluation are successfully completed and submitted, the CPE Statement of Credit can be accessed on CPE Monitor at www.MyCPEMonitor.net.
*CEimpact provides two (2) opportunities to complete the exam. The learner will not receive CPE credit after two failed attempts.
CEimpact is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.