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The Innovation Issue - AI, Automation & the Future Counter
Dispense Times January 2026 Issue: AI, Automation, and the Next Generation of Pharmacy Innovation
The January 2026 issue delivers deep insights, expert commentary, and actionable strategies for pharmacy owners preparing for a new era in healthcare. Featuring the latest trends in AI-powered dispensing, automated verification, predictive inventory systems, patient engagement technology, and interoperable clinical tools, this issue positions independent pharmacies to thrive in an increasingly competitive landscape.
Highlights From the January 2026 Issue
🔹 Feature Story:
AI in the Aisle - How Automation Is Rebuilding the Independent Pharmacy Model
A forward-looking analysis on how AI workflows, smart scheduling, automated outreach, and robotics are driving efficiency and opening new profit channels.
🔹 Industry Spotlight:
The Future CounterTM: Reinventing the Prescription Experience
A visionary look at the evolving patient-pharmacist interaction and the technologies defining tomorrow's community pharmacy.
🔹 Clinical Care Report:
Precision Care Tools for Women's Health, Hormone Therapy & Chronic Disease
Top clinical advancements and emerging tech shaping disease-state management.
🔹 Business Strategy Section:
Pharmacy Profit Playbook 2026
Expert guidance on operational optimization, PBM reform impacts, inventory intelligence, and the latest reimbursement trends.
🔹 Marketing & Growth:
Branding in a Noisy Digital World
How independent pharmacies can stand out using storytelling, automation, and community-driven marketing.
Publisher Statement
"Independent pharmacies are entering a defining moment," said the Editor-in-Chief of Dispense Times. "Technology is no longer optional - it's the competitive edge. Our January 2026 Issue provides pharmacy owners with the clarity, guidance, and strategies they need to build a stronger, more resilient future."
Who Should Read This Issue
• Independent Pharmacy Owners
• Compounding & Clinical Pharmacies
• Wholesalers & Pharmaceutical Manufacturers
• Technology Vendors & Consultants
• Healthcare Investors & Innovators
Availability
The January 2026 Issue is available now at:
www.DispenseTimes.com
Subscribers receive exclusive access to:
• Full digital magazine
• Downloadable PDF
• Vendor discounts
• Early access to 2026 industry data
• Invitations to upcoming Dispense Pharmacy NetworkTM events and state chapters
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About Dispense Times
Dispense Times is a national media platform and publication serving more than 42,000 pharmacy professionals. With industry news, clinical insights, operational guidance, and forward-thinking marketing strategies, Dispense Times is dedicated to elevating the success and profitability of independent pharmacies across the United States.
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