Rising pharmaceutical costs, ongoing market volatility, and increasing pressure on healthcare margins continue to challenge pharmacy leaders across the country. As IDNs seek strategies to manage costs while maintaining access to essential therapies, GPOs play an increasingly important role in contracting, market intelligence, sourcing strategies, and supply assurance. Gain insights into current market conditions, emerging trends, and the approaches being used to help health systems navigate a rapidly changing pharmacy landscape.

Join leaders from each of the National GPOs as they share their outlook on cost pressures, supply challenges, and the opportunities they see for supporting pharmacy performance in the years ahead.

Learning Objectives:
1. Identify key market forces contributing to rising pharmaceutical costs and pricing volatility.
2. Analyze current strategies being utilized to manage cost pressures while maintaining continuity of supply.
3. Evaluate the role of GPO partnerships in supporting contracting, sourcing, and pharmacy performance objectives.
4. Assess emerging trends that may influence pharmacy purchasing, budgeting, and supply chain strategies moving forward.