Central pharmacy services are evolving from basic compounding and distribution functions into strategic assets that drive efficiency, quality, and cost savings across entire health systems. As IDNs seek greater standardization and economies of scale, centralized pharmacy models are taking on expanded responsibilities and emerging as critical components of enterprise-wide supply chain strategy. In this session, discover how leading organizations are leveraging central pharmacy to enhance patient care while optimizing operational and financial performance.

Hear from IDNs that have successfully scaled their central pharmacy operations to provide greater value, improved compliance, and enhanced service delivery across multiple facilities.

Learning Objectives:
1. Recognize emerging models for central pharmacy services that extend beyond traditional compounding to support broader organizational objectives.
2. Compare centralized versus decentralized pharmacy approaches to determine optimal structure based on organizational size, complexity, and strategic goals.
3. Apply best practices for scaling central pharmacy operations to achieve standardization, cost reduction, and quality improvement across an IDN.
4. Design implementation strategies that address regulatory compliance, workflow integration, and stakeholder engagement when expanding central pharmacy services.