SoftWriters Launches FrameworkLTC+™ to Power Next-Era of AI-Driven Pharmacy Operations

News | SoftWriters has launched FrameworkLTC+, a native, AI-driven automation solution for LTC pharmacies. By integrating clinical-grade AI into the core platform, it automates manual workflows like order entry, ensuring enterprise-scale accuracy and allowing teams to focus on care.

Everything Changes, and the Optum System Can Handle It

Charlie's U-Save Pharmacy is an independent pharmacy in York, Neb. Over the years the systems grew in processing power and storage to the system he uses today, Optum EPS.

Reducing Medication Errors in LTC: A Data-Driven Approach to MMRs

Guest Content | With more medications per patient and increasing regulatory scrutiny, a data-driven medication management review process is essential to ensure safe, effective care. Here’s how FrameworkInsight can help pharmacies stay ahead.

The AI Impact

How the massive infrastructure supporting AI has the potential to transform healthcare through drug discovery and automated medical coding.

The State of Long-term Pharmacy Care at Home: A Decade Ahead

As the United States population continues to age, the number of younger people caring for and paying for facility care will create an inverse pyramid, resulting in a significant rise in demand for long-term pharmacy care at home.

The Intersection of Artificial Intelligence and Smartphones

Considering the near ubiquity of smartphones and the rapidly increasing role of artificial intelligence, we are going to explore the intersection of smartphones and artificial intelligence (Al).

Enhancing LTC Pharmacy Cybersecurity

Guest Content | Cybersecurity in LTC pharmacies requires both technology and leadership. Learn how leaders can protect sensitive patient data and infrastructure, and ensure long-term success, by implementing robust access controls and a culture of accountability.

Cost-Plus: Rewriting the Prescription for Drug Pricing

While traditional independent pharmacies are closing their doors, new cost-plus pharmacies are opening theirs. The cost-plus model is a radically simplified model that provides unmatched transparency into drug pricing.

Why Artificial Intelligence Initiatives Fail

Guest Content | Most AI projects fail by chasing hype over workflow. SoftWriters’ Zach Hanson explains how LTC pharmacy automation success is about quiet, reliable systems that work behind the scenes to reduce errors and improve patient outcomes.

Long-Term Care Pharmacy: A New Era of Innovation and Efficiency

How three pharmacies are growing with long-term care (LTC) by expanding their services, leveraging technology and specialized workflows, and address medical complexity in both residential and at-home LTC settings.

PTMReview January/February 2026 Issue

In the January/February 2026 of PTMReview, how to future-proof your pharmacy systems. Learn about cloud software for multi-location teams, automation’s role in patient care, and insights from NCPA’s Pharmacist of the Year. Plus, catch digital health highlights from CES 2026.

FDA Moves to Standardize National Drug Code (NDC) with New 12-Digit Format

News | The FDA is moving to a standard 12-digit NDC format. This shift aims to modernize drug listings and reduce medication errors, requiring significant updates to pharmacy management systems nationwide.