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Future-Proofing Pharmacy: A Stakeholder-Informed Forecast of Workforce and Education Needs
Denise H Rhoney1, Aleda M H Chen2, Krisy-Ann Thornby3
1UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA.
Journal of the American College of Clinical Pharmacy : JACCP
|April 20, 2026
Summary
Pharmacy education faces disruption, requiring a stakeholder-informed forecast of strategic priorities. Key themes like digital health and competency-based education show high growth but low readiness, demanding urgent investment for future adaptation.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacy Education
- Health Workforce Development
- Strategic Forecasting
Background:
- Pharmacy education and workforce development are experiencing significant disruption.
- National forecasts lack stakeholder validation and granular detail.
- This study aimed to create a data-driven forecast of pharmacy strategic priorities through 2035, incorporating stakeholder input.
Purpose of the Study:
- Identify key themes shaping the future of pharmacy.
- Align identified themes with national pharmacy priorities.
- Forecast the trajectory and readiness of these themes to inform strategic planning.
Main Methods:
- Employed a mixed-methods design integrating qualitative analysis of 27 focus groups and 8 interviews.
- Included 148 participants representing diverse pharmacy stakeholders.
- Utilized grounded theory for theme analysis, trend modeling, and policy triangulation to project themes through 2035.
Main Results:
- Identified ten core themes: Workforce Shortages, Digital Health, Competency-Based Education (CBE), Public Health, Medication Safety, Interprofessional Collaboration, Patient-Centered Care, Leadership, Professional Identity, and Business Acumen.
- Workforce Shortages, Public Health, and Medication Safety themes showed high urgency and aligned with national forecasts.
- Digital Health and CBE exhibited high growth potential but low system readiness, necessitating targeted interventions.
Conclusions:
- Presents a novel framework for transforming pharmacy education and workforce strategy.
- Highlights the need for urgent investment in high-priority, low-readiness themes.
- Emphasizes the critical role of leadership, identity, and business acumen for sustained innovation and adaptability in the pharmacy profession.
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